text:
How to use Dynamic Groups to manage your contacts
April 21, 2016
We've already explained in this post how to use dynamic groups to create groups based on specific features such as age, gender, location, etc.
This post goes further into this feature and how it can help you organize your contacts based on features, engagement and/or missing information.
Organize contacts by feature(s)
Let's say we're interested in sending a poll to contacts between the age of 15 and 18 years. To do this you first need to find the contacts meeting that age requirement.
Go to the Contacts tab and enter the following query in the search bar:
age>=15 AND age<=18
It should look like this:
In this example, 2 contacts were found fitting the age requirement. We can save these contacts as a group by clicking on Save as Group button. We can now send a message or poll to this particular group.
It is also possible to search for contacts meeting multiple criteria. Let's assume we are interested in contacts who are female, are between 15 and 18 years old and who live in Kampala. In this case we enter the following query in the search bar:
gender=female AND (age>=15 and age<=18) AND district=Kampala
Here again we can decide to save the found contacts as a group.
Organize contacts based on "engagement"
You may remember this post where we showed how to keep track of contacts' participation in RapidPro. We added an "engagement counter" which measures how often contacts participate in flows. We can use this counter to group contacts based on their level of participation using dynamic groups.
Obviously, we first need to define engagement. We could for example decide that contacts who have participated in more than 10 polls will be considered "super" contacts. Now we can search for contacts whose counter is higher than 10 by simply entering this query in the search bar:
We may also want to take the "date of last participation" into account when measuring engagement. For instance, we consider a contact a "super" contact only if he/she participated in more than 10 polls AND has participated in a poll in the last month. To do this we could use this query:
last_participation_date>22-03-2016 AND engagement_counter>10
Using this query allows us too search for contacts that have participated after 22 March 2016 and whose engagement counter is bigger than 10. Note that the last participation date has been added as a contact field which keeps track of when a contact participates last in a poll. See this post for more info.
Identify contacts missing information for follow up
In an earlier post we said that there is no need for using temporary groups in registration flows to keep track of who hasn't responded to what question. Besides using the Split by Contact field feature we can now also search empty contact fields in Contacts. To do this we can use the query missing_field="" (as in quotation marks).
For example, if we look for contacts whose gender is unknown we can use this query:
All contacts that are missing gender information will be returned, which we can save as a dynamic group, for example "missing gender group".
Now we create a simple flow asking for just gender which could look like this:
This flow can be triggered by a campaign if you use the Registration Date as reference, or you can choose the option "Start a flow in the future or on a schedule" under Triggers.
In the case of campaign:
- Go to the Campaign tab and click Create Campaign
- You name the campaign and select the group to be involved and click Ok
- You click Add Event in the next page after which you'll see this screen:
- Here you choose the option "start flow", select which flow, in our case "ask for gender flow" and indicate when the flow should be triggered using the Registration Date as reference.
- You can add as many events as you want: 10 days after registration, 20 days after registration, etc.
In case you choose to use Triggers:
- Go to the Triggers tab and click on "Start a flow in the future or on a schedule":
- In the next screen you can select which flow to trigger, the contacts to receive the flow, the start date and time of the event and whether you want the trigger to be repeated (in our case every month):
Note that as soon as a contact provides his/her gender information he/she will be taken out of the missing gender group automatically (hence the name dynamic group). So there is no need to add an action in the flow to remove the contact from this group!
- Once a dynamic group is saved, any new contact that matches the applied query will be automatically placed in that group. This means that we don't need to run the query again as the groups are updated automatically.
- Space is not allowed in the contacts search bar. For example, the "last participation date" should be entered as last_participation_date. If we're not sure how the field is named we can check under Manage Contact Fields:
- When querying contacts you can use logical comparisons which evaluate to TRUE or FALSE. You may use the equals (=), not-equals (<>), greater-than (>), greater-than-or-equal (>=), less-than (<) and less-than-or-equal (<=) operators. When comparing text values, the equals (=) and not-equals (<>) operators are case-insensitive.
- Make sure that any contact field containing a number such as age and engagement counter are defined as Numeric and date fields as Date & Time. If the format is not set right, the queries may not work! In the screenshot above we see that the "last participation date" field is defined as "Date and Time". The "engagement counter" field on the other hand is defined as Numeric:


text:
A harmonic reduction technique for cycloconverter propulsion drives.
IEE 7th International Conference on Electrical Machines and Drives.
It is well known that cycloconverter drive systems can give rise to increased motor noise and vibration. This is mainly due to the harmonic distortion present in the output voltage and current waveforms. This paper describes research undertaken to reduce specific harmonic components in these waveforms. The aim has been to reduce those harmonics considered to be particularly troublesome in a typical marine electrical propulsion system. Specific harmonics in the output of the cycloconverter have been satisfactorily controlled and attenuated.
|Title:||A harmonic reduction technique for cycloconverter propulsion drives|
|Event:||IEE 7th International Conference on Electrical Machines and Drives|
|UCL classification:||UCL > School of BEAMS > Faculty of Engineering Science > Mechanical Engineering|
Archive Staff Only

source: openbmb/Ultra-FineWeb


people can rely on you to build their app. In fact, you need to train as much as possible to create mobile apps so you can consider yourself a mobile apps developer. If you are now in the stage of learning Flutter for creating mobile apps and you want to enhance your skills by building as much as possible mobile apps for both platforms android and iOS you've come to the right place.
10 Examples of Joining String in Java - String.join vs StringJoiner
It's quite common in day to day programming to join Strings e.g. if you have an array or List of String let's say {Sony, Apple, Google} and you want to join them by a comma to produce another String "Sony, Apple, Google", there is not an easy way to do it in Java. You need to iterate through an array or list and then use a StringBuilder to append a comma after each element and finally to remove the last comma because you don't want a comma after the last element. A JavaScript-like Array.join() method or join() method of Android's TextUtils class is what you need in this situation. Still, you won't find any such method on String, StringBuffer, StringBuilder, Arrays, or Collections class until Java 8.
Difference between Period and Duration class in Java 8? [Example]
What is the difference between Period and Duration class in Java is one of the popular Java 8 interview questions and has been asked too many of my readers recently. If you were also wondering the difference between Period vs Duration and when to use Period over Duration and vice-versa then you have come to the right place. Java 8 has two classes to represent differences in time like Duration and Period. The main difference between Period and Duration is that they represent the difference in different units, A Duration is used to calculate time difference using time-based values (seconds, millisecond, or hours) but Period is used to measure the amount of time in date-based values like days, months and year.
3 Ways to Remove Duplicates from a table in SQL - Query Example
There are a couple of ways to remove duplicate rows from a table in SQL e.g. you can use temp tables or a window function like row_number() to generate artificial ranking and remove the duplicates. By using a temp table, you can first copy all unique records into a temp table and then delete all data from the original table and then copy unique records again to the original table. This way, all duplicate rows will be removed, but with large tables, this solution will require additional space of the same magnitude as the original table. The second approach doesn't require extra space as it removes duplicate rows directly from the table. It uses a ranking function like row_number() to assign a row number to each row.
How to use EXISTS and NOT Exists in SQL? Example Query and Tutorial
Hello Guys, you might have heard about how useful the EXISTS clause is helpful in writing sophisticated queries. Still, at the same time, I have also seen that many programmers struggle to understand and use EXISTS and NOT EXISTS clauses while writing SQL queries. If you are one of them, then you have come to the right place. Today you will learn how to use the EXISTS clause in SQL by picking up a real-world example and an excellent SQL exercise from the LeetCode. Suppose that a website contains two tables, the Customers table, and the Orders table. Can you write an SQL query to find all customers who have never ordered anything?
10 Best Courses Of Brad Traversy on Udemy to Learn Web Development
Hello guys, if you are looking for best web development courses then learning from Brad Traversy is a great idea. He is one of the most engaging instructor on Udemy and having attended his web development courses on Udemy and watching his crash courses on Youtube, I really liked his crystal clear teaching style. A lot of you asked me about the best web development courses so I decided to compile all of his best courses into one article and here we are. But, before we get to the 10 best courses of Brad Traversy, let me tell you who he really is and why he is one of the most popular instructors on Udemy.
5 Examples of GROUP BY Clause in SQL with Aggregate Functions
There is no doubt that SQL is an essential skill and every programmer, developer, DevOps, and Business analyst should know SQL. If you want to learn SQL from scratch then you have come to the right place. Earlier, I have shared many SQL interview questions and the best SQL courses for beginners, and today, I am going to share some GROPU By examples in SQL to write aggregation queries. THE GROUP BY clause in SQL is another important command to master for any programmer. We often use the GROUP BY command along with a select clause for reporting purposes, since the GROUP BY clause is mainly used to group related data together it's one of the most important SQL commands for reporting purposes.
What is difference between SQL, T-SQL and PL/SQL? [Answered]
Today, we are going to see another common and interesting SQL interview question, what is the difference between SQL, T-SQL, and PL/SQL? It is also one of the most common doubts among SQL beginners. It's common for programmers to think that why there are many types of SQL languages, why not just single SQL across DB? etc. Well, let's first understand the difference between SQL, T-SQL, and PL/SQL, and then we will understand the need for these dialects. SQL is standard for querying, inserting, and modifying data in a relational database. It is categorized into DDL and DML and is powerful enough to create database objects e.g. table, view, stored procedure, and can perform CRUD operation (SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, and DELETE) query.
3 ways to learn MERN stack in depth in 2022
Hello guys, if you want to learn MERN Stack in 2022 but not sure where to start then you have come to the right place. Earlier, I have shared best courses to learn MERN Stack and in this article, I will share 3 ways to learn MERN stack from scratch. If you don't know MERN stack is one of the most popular and widely used web development stacks in the world. MERN stack uses React on the client-side while Node.js with Express.js on the server-side and MongoDB is used as the database. All the four technologies used in the MERN stack are widely used and because of this, their combination is also very popular.
How to check for Null in SQL Query? IS NULL Example Tutorial
One of the most common SQL Interview questions on Programming interviews is to select some rows from a table that also contains null values. Since many SQL developers are used to using = and != operator on WHERE clause, they often tend to forget the fact that column allows NULL or not. Using = or != is perfectly fine if your column has NOT NULL constraint and you know for sure that there are no NULL values in that column, but it does contain NULLs then your SQL query will return the incorrect result at times. This is one of the most common mistakes but at the same time hard to find SQL bugs if it managed to get into the real environment. In this article, you will learn the right way to check NULL values in SQL queries using IS NULL and IS NOT NULL predicates.
How to Find Duplicate values in a Table? SQL GROUP BY and Having Example| Leetcode Solution
Hello guys, if you are wondering how to find duplicate values in a table then don't worry, there are many ways to find duplicate rows or values from a given table. For example, you can use the GROUP BY and HAVING clause in SQL with count function to find all the rows which has same values for a particular column and then filter out rows where count is just one, I mean unique values. This way you can find all the duplicate from a given table. Using group by you can create groups and if your group has more than 1 element it means it's kind of duplicate. For example, you need to write a SQL query to find all duplicate emails in a table named Person. This is a popular SQL Query interview question as well as a Leetcode problem. You can see that email _EMAIL_ is a duplicate email as it appears twice in the table.
Java 8 forEach() Loop Example
Java 8 has introduced a new way to loop over a List or Collection, by using the forEach() method of the new Stream class. You can iterate over any Collection like List, Set, or Map by converting them into a java.util.sttream.Stream instance and then calling the forEach() method. This method performs given operation on every element of Stream, which can be either simply printing it or doing something else. Since stream can be sequential or parallel, the behavior of if this method is not deterministic if used with a parallel stream
Top 10 Google Interview Questions for Software Engineer - Books, Resources
Hello guys, if you are preparing for Google's Software Development Engineer roles and looking or Google Software Interview questions then you have come to the right place. Earlier, I have shred Amazon and Microsoft Interview questions and in this article, I am going to share popular questions from Google Interviews. These Google interview questions are some of my favorites collected from different sources. Every Programmer knows that Google is one of the best technology companies and its dream for many software developers to work for Google, but at the same time interview process at Google is very tough


Olet täällä
Please consent to cookies in order to use the reading list
Vocational education and training in Romania
Short description
This short description contributes to better understanding of vocational education and training (VET) in Romania by providing an insight into its main features and highlighting system developments and current challenges.
Romanian VET offers diverse paths for learners. It comprises professional and technological programmes, regularly updated to combat low participation in lifelong learning and early leaving from education and training.
As many EU countries, Romania has an ageing population. This has an impact on VET, with an 8.5% decrease in the number of VET upper secondary schools since 2012/13. Efforts are being made to increase student participation, enable access to VET, and improve its quality and its relevance to the labour market. Recent system developments include the introduction of a dual VET form: it complements the work-based learning tradition in school-based programmes and aims at making VET a more attractive option for learners, while adapting training better to employer needs.
Vocational education and training in Romania
DOI: 10.2801/256780TI-04-19-220-EN-NISBN: 978-92-_PHONE_/03/20193.27 MB
Educaţia şi formarea profesională în România
DOI: 10.2801/458180TI-04-19-220-RO-NISBN: 978-92-_PHONE_/09/20195.27 MB


Definitions for
Overview of noun gratuity
The noun gratuity has 2 senses? (no senses from tagged texts)
1. gratuity, tip, pourboire, baksheesh, bakshish, bakshis, backsheesh
(a relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter))
2. gratuity
(an award (as for meritorious service) given without claim or obligation) © 2001-2013, Demand Media, all rights reserved. The database is based on Word Net a lexical database for the English language. see disclaimer
Classroom | Privacy Policy | Terms | Ad Choices


text: With increases in the amount of data available for analysis in commercial settings, On Line Analytical Processing (OLAP) and decision support have become important applications for high performance computing. Implementing such applications on clusters requires a lot of expertise and effort, particularly because of the sizes of input and outputdatasets. In this paper, we describe our experiences in developing one such application using a cluster middleware, called ADR. We focus on the problem of data cube construction, which commonly arises in multi-dimensional OLAP. We show how ADR, originally developed for scientific data intensive applications, can be used for carrying out an efficient and scalable data cube construction implementation. A particular issue with the use of ADR is tiling of output datasets. We present new algorithms that combine inter-processor communication and tiling within each processor. These algorithms preserve the important properties that are desirable from any parallel data cube construction algorithm. We have carried out a detailed evaluation of our implementation. The main results from our experiments are as follows: 1) High speedups are achieved on both dense and sparse datasets, even though we have used simple algorithms that sequentialize a part of the computation, 2) The execution time depends only upon the amount of computation, and does not increase in a super-linear fashion as the dataset size or the number of tiles increases, and 3) As the datasets become more sparse, sequential performance degrades, but the parallel speedups are still quite good.

source: m-a-p/FineFineWeb


text:
A study was conducted for theoretical investigation of stability of doubly charged negative ions of elemental clusters, such as C2-8. The study demonstrated that the C2-8 system was stable with respect to electron detachments in agreement with the experimental observation. The investigations showed the final total energies and the first and second vertical electron affinities of C8. Both second electron affinities were positive, indicating that the C2-8 anion should be stable and long lived.
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Physics and Astronomy(all)
- Physical and Theoretical Chemistry


text:
Honor,Courage & Commitment
Worn with pride and respectHONOR guides Marines to exemplify the ultimate in ethical and moral behavior as detailed in the following list:Obey the lawLead by exampleRespect yourself and othersMaintain a high standard of integritySupport and defend the constitutionUphold special trust and confidencePlace faith and honor above all elseHonor fellow Marines, the Corps, Country, and Family.The qualities of maturity, dedication, trust and dependability commit Marines to act responsibly; to be accountable for their actions; and to fulfill their obligations.COURAGE is the mental, moral and physical strength ingrained in Marines. Courage is the ability to do the right thing, in the right way, for the right reasons. It carries Marines through the challenges of combat and aids them in overcoming fear. It is the inner strength that enables a Marine to do what is right; to adhere to a higher standard of personal conduct; to lead by example; and to make tough decisions under stress and pressure.COMMITMENT is the spirit of determination and dedication found in Marines. It leads to the highest order of discipline for individuals and units. It is the ingredient that enables 24-hour-a-day dedication to the Corps and country. It inspires the unrelenting determination to achieve a standard of excellence in every endeavor.


text:
Meeting of African Ambassadors of main countries of origin of African migrants in the Middle East and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)
African Experts drawn from major countries of origin of migrant workers in the Middle East and the Gulf Cooperating Countries met to share experiences on international labour migration cooperation mechanisms aimed at improving labour migration governance and explore avenues for policy dialogue with Middle East Countries. This meeting responds to the recommendations by stakeholders in labour migration governance in Africa, for a multilateral process, for enhanced protection of teeming number of migrant workers of African descent in the Middle East.
The engagement of the African Union Commission with the diaspora in the Gulf started in 2016 with a desk study that maps the African diaspora living in the gulf and understands the modes and waves of migration. Since then, two field visits have been carried out to United Arab Emirates and Kuwait.
Available data show that the Middle East region is the second largest region of destination for African migrant workers due to cultural, religious and historic factors. An increasing number of African Member States have negotiated bilateral labour agreements with Middle East countries, including Jordan, Qatar and Saudi Arabia, mainly for the supply of domestic workers. Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya, Sudan, South Africa and Uganda account for top African migrant workers in the Middle East.
Remittances from the Middle East continue to increase, with United Arab Emirates accounting for the second highest remittance sending country in 2017, followed by Saudi Arabia (World bank, 2017). In 2018, Egypt and Nigeria were the top receiving remittance countries in Africa, with a total of USD 28.9 million and USD 24.3 million respectively.
In spite of this, labour migration governance in the Middle East and GCC region is in dire need of policy and structural reforms in various areas including training and ethical recruitment, decent jobs, skills recognition, legal and consular services as well as protection of human rights in line with international standards. Qatar for instance, has announced its landmark labour reforms in the Kafala system , as labour migrants will be free to change jobs, do not require exit permits and are no longer subject to discriminatory minimum wage by 2020.
Unlike Asian countries, Africa does not have any labour migration multilateral cooperation agreement with the Middle East, hence there are gaps in the protection of African migrant workers and their families. To address this, Sri Lanka as the previous Chair of the Colombo process was invited to the meeting to share its experiences in managing Asian labour migrant workers. In his words, H.E. Ambassador Mr. Sumith Dassanayake stated that "As the previous chair of the Colombo process, Sri Lanka is delighted to share its experiences on managing labour migration from Sri Lanka to the Middle East and GCC region noting that migration is a global phenomenon with opportunities for both countries of origin and destination as well as migrants themselves".
The multilateral framework on labour migration management will be a State-led dialogue process to address issues of common interest between Africa and Middle East, mainly bothering protection of labour migrants, provision of decent jobs, fair and non-discriminatory wages as well as ensuring ethical practices in recruitment and employment.
On behalf of the ILO, Ms. Silvia Cormaci, the Manager for the Priority Actions of the AU-ILO-IOM-ECA Joint Programme on Labour Migration Governance for Development and Integration in Africa said that, "Current estimates, place the number of African migrants to the Middle East & GCC at three million. There is a need to identify solutions to the identified common challenges and enhance cooperation mechanisms between the key countries of origin and destination for migrant workers. Joint voice by many countries have greater impact than the lone voice of a single country. The ILO remains committed to support the process of engagement and the overall implementation of the AU-ILO-IOM-ECA Joint Programme on Labour Migration Governance for Development and Integration in Africa (JLMP Priority).
Also speaking during the meeting, the International Organization for Migration shared its experiences in establishing Inter State Consultation Mechanisms on Migration (ISCMs). The Chief of Mission, Ms. Maureen Achieng noted that "Though it is not as widely publicized in the media as migration to Europe, the GCC is increasingly a major destination of African migrants leaving the continent. The trends and more recent data show that the Middle East is the second largest region of destination for African migrant workers. Beyond existing bilateral agreements, a more integrated approach, in particular an inter-regional mechanism, is needed for African governments to engage the Middle East Countries to explore regular migration mechanisms, protection of migrant workers and their families and dignified return and reintegration for migrants who decide to go back to their home countries.. "
Making her remarks, the Minister of Labour and Social Affairs for Ethiopia, Dr. Ergogie Tesfaye stated that "As primary duty bearers to ensure the protection of the rights of migrant workers, the onus is on us, governments, to take the leadership and ownership of the processes of engagement with key receiving countries for our labour migrants. We have a critical role to ensure that we are well informed of the pre-existing information-sharing and policy dialogue forums at the regional, inter-regional or global level."
On behalf of the Commissioner for Social Affairs, the Director, Ms. Mariama Cisse stated the need for African to learn from existing multilateral processes like the Colombo Process and the Abu Dhabi Dialogue which has helped in improving the situation of Asian migrant workers in the Gulf countries. In her words " Gulf States are willing to engage the African region for a common interest and the Commission is ready to provide all necessary cooperation to make this a success". She noted that the outcomes of the discussions will be presented during the Africa-Middle East Dialogue which will be held in February, 2020.
In his remarks, H.E. Mr. Fafre Camara, the Ambassador of Mali and Chair of the Permanent Representatives Committee (PRC) on Multilateral Cooperation said, "Migration is an opportunity and a development and cohesion. We need to see the different opportunities offered by migration and collectively address the multitude of issues that our migrant workers face within and beyond the continent"


QAPI Step 12: Take Systematic Action
File Size: 184.99 KB
Categories:
"Weak" interventions often not prevent the recurrence of the original problem. Whenever possible, use strong interventions, such as simplifying a process or making physical or environmental changes, to "hardwire" the change into the existing system.
Direct download link:
_URL_


text:
Oxford Conference on Zoroastrianism 5-7 July 2010
The Aram Society for Syro-Mesopotamian Studies announces a new series of conferences on the subject of Zoroastrianism. The first, which will be held in Oxford on 5-7 July 2010, aims to study Zoroastrian religion and culture throughout the Levant. The emphasis will be on exploring how Zoroastrianism interacted with Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Gnosticism and ancient Near Eastern non-biblical religions. Cultural interaction is the keynote.
Who is Aram?
Aram takes its name from "Aramaic" -- the Semitic language which was a focal point of ancient Syro-Mesopotamian cultures from the 8th century BC, when it became the official and commercial lingua franca of the Near East,* until the 7th-10th century AD when it was extensively replaced by Arabic following the spread of Islam. Aramaic was influenced at first by Akkadian, then from the 5th century BC by Persian, and from the 3rd century BC onwards by Greek, as well as by Hebrew, especially in Palestine. In the time of Jesus, it was widely spoken (as well as written) throughout the Semitic area and it was, of course, the language of Zenobia and the main tongue of Palmyra. It still survives today (as Syriac and Mandaic), especially for religious rites, in some scattered places.
Aram is not confined solely to Aramaic studies, however, but deals with all the cultures that were influenced by Aramaic civilisation across the greater Syro-Mesopotamian region and the so-called Fertile Crescent -- a great swath of territory over thousands of years.
In fact, as we learn from their website, the Aram Society is building the foundation for the study of continuity between the Aramaic culture and other Syro-Mesopotamian civilisations. Past conferences showed how closely intertwined they are, and that Aramaic civilisation would not have flourished without this intellectual cross-fertilisation. The many connections between the different cultures demonstrate that the Syro-Mesopotamian man** is born out of a process of uninterrupted cultural continuity since the beginning of history.
Zoroastrianism is just one piece of the puzzle along this cultural continuum.
Zenobia and Zoroastrianism
Zenobia has not neglected Zoroastrianism either.
Some background on the tight links between the Sassanian-Persian Zoroastrian religion and the Kings of Kings (Church and state were born of one womb, joined together never to be sundered) is described in Zoroastrian Stuff.
Then, Zenobia told the story of Tansar, the chief 'teaching priest,' and how he restored the true faith after the depredations of Accursed Alexander and his successors, in Zoroastrian Stuff II:
Do not marvel, Tansar says, "at my zeal and ardour for promoting order in the world, that the foundations of the laws of the Faith may be made firm. It is as if I heard the voices [of the spirits of the virtuous dead] uttering praise, and saw the gladness and radiance of their countenances. When we are united we shall speak of what we have done and be glad.And, finally, in Zoroastrian Stuff III, Zenobia covered the astonishing 'autobiography' written on a rock relief by the Chief Magus-Priest, Kirdir, who boasted of having established orthodoxy and persecuted heretics: From the beginning I, Kirdir, have laboured hard for the sake of the gods, rulers, and my own soul.
Cultural Interaction in Oxford
Scholars are invited to submit papers for the Aram Society's 2010 conference.
All queries should be addressed to the conference secretary Dr Shafiq Abouzayd
at the Aram Society for Syro-Mesopotamian Studies,
The Oriental Institute, Oxford University, Pusey Lane, Oxford OX1 2LE, England.
Tel. ++1865-514041. Fax ++1865-516824. Email: _EMAIL_
Dr Abouzayd has kindly confirmed to me that non-specialists interested in the subject will be welcome to attend. I hope to be there.
* Circa 700 BC, the ambassadors of the Assyrian King Sennacherib and the son of the Judaean King Hezekiah negotiated in Aramaic before the walls of Jerusalem when they didn't want to be understood by the population: "Speak, I pray thee, to thy servants in the [Aramaic] Syrian tongue; for we understand it: and talk not with us in the Jews' language in the ears of the people that are on the wall." (2 Kings 18:26). A few hundred years later, it was the language of the people.
** I trust that Aram includes the female sex under the rubric of 'the Syro-Mesopotamian man'.
My note on Aramaic is based on K. Beyer, The Aramaic Language: its distribution and sub-divisions, Göttingen, 1986.
Above: Farashband Fire Tower (Firuzabad, Iran)
Below: Kirdir pictured behind the investiture scene showing Ardashir I, founder of the dynasty, receiving 'Divine Grace' from Hormizd, the highest god. Kirdir salutes both king and god with his right fist and pointed index finger, a sign of respect and obedience. In front of him is a long text, which tells us who he is and something of what he did.

source: HuggingFaceFW/fineweb-edu


text:
Laser protection with Orcatina Laser Safety Curtains
Orcatina laser safety curtains are Lasermet's answer to providing laser protection for personnel by using a compact and neat curtain system that uses a pantograph structure in the folding mechanism. Known also as concertina style or accordian style curtains, the Orcatina curtains have two separate materials – one is the laser blocking material and the other is fabric that can be used to look smart and help with sound insulation.
This guarantees a continuous and consistent pattern of folds that can be used not only to safeguard against laser radiation, but to act as a room separator and to minimise the sounds from the neighbouring partitioned room. The folded laser blocking curtains use the minimum of space once drawn back.
There are no floor rails as the curtains are supported solely by the upper rail structure mounted to the ceiling. The curtains are made from Lasermet's Orca black and white laser blocking material which is used on Lasermet's conventional laser blocking curtains and laser blocking roller blinds with the consistent PEL ratings for different power densities and timescales. They are, of course, certified to BS EN IEC 60825-4.
To provide the necessary protection level, Lasermet's Orcatina laser blocking curtains are designed as passive guards to enclose an area where Class 3B or Class 4 lasers are used, either to protect against accidental exposure to the laser beam, or for long term blocking of laser radiation at lower power densities.
|Irradiated Area||PEL (T3) 10s||PEL (T2) 100s|
|Black or White Side||4mm²||3.9 MW/m²||2.2 MW/m²|
|2000mm²||0.62 MW/m²||0.35 MW/m²|


_USER_{Hottenrott2015Flying, abstract = {This paper studies the importance of the socialization environment - nest - for the career destinations of early career researchers. In a sample of research groups in the fields of science and engineering at universities in Germany, we identify research orientation, output, funding as well as openness to industry and commercialization as relevant components. Nests that attract more public funding and are led by professors with high research performance are more likely to produce researchers that take jobs in public research, while links to industry predict jobs in the private sector. In a more nuanced analysis that differs by type of industry employment we find that larger firms also recruit from groups with higher scientific performance, while SMEs recruit from nests with a higher patent productivity. A focus on experimental development instead is associated with academic start-ups, and an applied focus with employment in consulting. Recommendations for research training are discussed.}, address = {D\"{u}sseldorf}, author = {Hanna Hottenrott and Cornelia Lawson}, copyright = {_URL_ isbn = {978-3-86304-152-6}, keywords = {330; Researcher Mobility; Research Groups; Research Funding; Science-Industry Technology Transfer; Academic Careers}, language = {eng}, number = {153 [rev.]}, publisher = {D\"{u}sseldorf Institute for Competition Economics (DICE)}, title = {Flying the nest: How the home department shapes researchers' career paths}, type = {DICE Discussion Paper}, url = {_URL_ year = {2015} }


text:
Acoustic-to-seismic coupling technology using an LDV as a vibration sensor has proved itself as a potential confirmatory sensor for buried landmine detection. One of the most important objectives of this technology is to increase the speed of measurements over traditional point-by-point scanning LDVs. A moving cart that uses 16 LDVs as well as a continuously-scanning single beam LDV have recently been demonstrated to increase the speed of detection. Recently a multi-beam LDV simultaneously probing 16 positions on the ground has been developed and successfully used for landmine detection. In this work, we report on a continuously-scanning multi-beam LDV as a confirmatory sensor for acoustic landmine detection. The multi-beam LDV simultaneously illuminates the ground in 16 points spread over a 1 meter line. A scanning mirror moves all 16 laser beams across the line. The system enables scanning a 1 meter square area in a much shorter time than previous scanning techniques. This material is based upon work supported by the U. S. Army Communications-Electronics Command Night Vision and Electronic Sensors Directorate under Contract DAAB15-02-C-0024.
This paper discusses the performance and experimental results of a multiple beam laser Doppler vibrometer designed to locate buried landmines with the laser-acoustic technique. The device increases the speed of landmine detection by simultaneously probing 16 positions on the ground over a span of 1 meter, and measuring the ground velocity at each of these positions. Experimental results are presented from controlled laboratory experiments as well as from landmine test lanes at the University of Mississippi. In the mine lanes, the multiple beam system is raised to a height of 2.5 meters with a forklift, with the 16 beams spread over a 1 meter line along the mine lane. A motor system then allows the 16 beams to be translated across the mine lane, enabling the system to scan a 1 x 1 meter area in a much shorter time than with previous scanning techniques. The effects of experimental parameters such as platform motion, angle of incidence, speckle dropout, and system depth-of-field will be presented and discussed.
This paper discusses the development and performance of a multi-beam laser Doppler vibrometer specifically designed to locate buried landmines with a laser-acoustic technique. The device aims at increasing the speed of landmine detection with this technique by at least one order of magnitude. The present system is capable of simultaneously probing sixteen positions on the ground over a span of one meter, and of measuring the ground velocity at each of these positions with a velocity resolution of about 1 micrometers /s. This architecture could also be scaled to a larger number of beams or into two dimensions. The present system uses a low (100 kHz) carrier frequency, which enables digital signal processing in a simple architecture. This paper also discusses a numerical model to simulate and predict the performance of the multi-beam vibrometer. In particular, the model attempts to address issues associated with speckle dropout, signal/noise, and maximum scanning velocity.


Why has a Local Government Boundaries Commissioner been appointed?
The Department for Communities has appointed a Commissioner because they are required to do so by law. The laws that apply can be viewed at _URL_
What are the local government boundaries?
There are 11 local government districts, or district councils, in Northern Ireland. Each district is divided into a number of wards. In most districts, there are 40 wards, however the Belfast district is divided into 60 wards. It is these district and ward boundaries that are under review.
What is the Commissioner's role?
The purpose of the Commissioner is to provide an independent review of the boundaries and names of the 11 local government districts in Northern Ireland, and the number, boundaries and names of the wards into which each local government district is divided.
What is the purpose of a boundaries Review?
Boundary reviews are intended to provide electoral equality, in that all the wards within a district should, as far as possible, have a similar number of electors.
Why is this Review happening now?
The Review is taking place now because the boundaries and their wards have to be reviewed by law within 12 years of the last review.
What is the basis of the Review?
The Review is based in law specifically the Local Government Act (Northern Ireland) 1972 governs the appointment of the Commissioner and the procedure that applies to the review and her recommendations. _URL_
When was the last Review?
The last Review was started in 2008. A final report was published in 2009.
Who will get a say in the new boundaries?
The Commissioner will give everyone an opportunity to have their say, including district councils, political parties, organisations and individuals.
When will we get a chance to have our say?
You can have your say at three stages, now by emailing the Commissioners at _EMAIL_ or you can participate after the launch of the Commissioners provisional and final proposals.
What evidence will the commissioner use as the basis for any change?
The Commissioner will use electoral data provided by The Electoral Office NI to support any decisions for change.
When was the electoral data collected?
The electoral data that the Commissioner will be using was captured on 4 January 2021. This date is known as the Enumeration date.
Where are there maps available of the Council and ward boundaries?
You can access maps in the public OSNI Spatial NI - Map Viewer: _URL_
There is an Add Data button that you can use to search for Wards 2012 and Local Government Districts 2012.
Will the Commissioner produce new maps to show her provisional and any revised proposals?
Yes. The Commissioner's team will work with a team from Ordinance Survey NI in Land and Property Services, Department of Finance, to produce new maps to show any changes to the current boundaries.
Is the Commission independent of Government?
The Local Government Boundaries Commissioner (LGBC) is completely independent of Government Departments and Ministers in making decisions.
What is the status of the LGBC in relation to Government in NI?
The Department for Communities (DfC) is the sponsor Department. LGBC will be utilising services within DfC for administration purposes only.
Will there be a change to the number of wards within a district?
The legislation allows the Commissioner to increase or decrease the number of wards by 5 if there is enough evidence to support an increase or decrease.
Will the Review include changes to the names of the districts or wards?
The Commissioner will give due consideration to any submissions regarding name changes.


An Encylopedia Britannica Company
radiator
1 ENTRIES FOUND:
radiator /ˈreɪdiˌeɪtɚ/ noun
plural radiators
radiator
/ˈreɪdiˌeɪtɚ/
noun
plural radiators
Britannica Dictionary definition of RADIATOR
[count]
: a large, metal device that is next to the wall in a room and that becomes hot and provides heat for the room when hot water passes through it
: a device that is used to keep the engine of a vehicle from getting too hot see picture at car


text:
I just found the solution to a question that I posed in 2011: Is there a web app that provides a terminal emulator / secure interface to the bash shell? in a Chrome web store app called "secure shell". It says that it uses
hterm, which is defined in the FAQ as:
It is intended to be fast enough and correct enough to compete with native terminals such as xterm, gnome-terminal, konsole and Terminal.app.
hterm is only a terminal emulator. It does not provide SSH access (or any other text-based command) on its own.
Then is the web app just a way to access a terminal emulator through my web browser? Does it provide a secure link between my browser and my server? I gather that the answer is yes, because the FAQ says:
Secure Shell can make a direct connection to a standard sshd server on any port of the destination machine.
but the language is both sufficiently 'technical' and sufficiently vague that confirmation or explanation would be appreciated.


text:
This class from Brazilian designer Daniela Rodrigues will provide students with a step-by-step guide to create "All-Over" graphic prints for use in fashion, interior design or stationary.
Daniela will first provide an overview about surface pattern creation, including terminology, creation process and applications in the real world.
In the following classes, Daniela will cover print ideation, which is how a designer can search for inspiration and "visual clues" to form his/her initial design ideas.
Next, Daniela will guide students in creation of the initial pattern elements using hand-drawn techniques with various media, primarily Copic markers, watercolors, ink pens or colored pencils.
The course will then cover how to digitalize illustrations and transform them into beautiful all-over patterns using Photoshop.
Lastly, Daniela will discuss strategies when applying patterns to textiles, such as sizing, coloration, and printing techniques.


text:
Hydraulic cutter suction dredger
Cutter head dredger, Cutter suction dredger, Dredger, Hydraulic cutter suction dredger, Sand suction dredger
Cutter suction dredger is suitable for heavy duty and durable operations with dismountable structure. It is easy to transport through road, rail or by ship due to its reasonable size and weight of the various dismountable modules. The complete hydraulic cutter suction dredger consists of one main pontoon and two side pontoons which are mounted to the main pontoon using heavy duty steel eyes and pins at the bottom of the hull, they are connected at deck level. The pontoons are of welded steel constructions with heavy frames, beams and longitudinal girders. Extra reinforcements are placed where necessary to withstand all forces while dredging. It is widely used for river silt cleaning, delisting lakes and ponds, mining project, cleaning ports and sand production.
- High automation, easy operation, high recovery rate, high concentration ratio, wonderful particle allowance and long discharge distance.
- Dismountable structure, easy to disassembling and transportation.
- Cutter suction dredger with self propulsion system, can be moved to different work site by itself or drag by tugboat.
- Hull consists of multiple pontoons connected by proven coupling system.
- Good access to all parts, especially the dredge pump wearing parts. Fresh water cooling system.
- The dredgers can be made according to the customers' request.
- The excavating and discharging processes are completed one time and no need help of other machines and boats, so the project operating cost will be brought down dramatically.
- The cutter suction dredger could work for full time in sheltered sailing area and inland waterways, lakes and reservoirs because of it high terrain adaptability.
- Two type of cutter suction head used for different situation.
Dredger Working Principle
Hydraulic cutter suction dredger uses the rotary cutter head in the front of the suction pipe to cut and stir the solids in the river bottom. In this process the slurry concentration will reach a satisfactory ratio so that the powerful pump could suck and discharge the mixed slurry to the designated location via discharge pipe. The series of cutting, suction, transporting and discharging actions could be finished continuously one time.
When working, you should lower one spud in the back of the dredger in the river bottom, then swing the dredger to cut solids by controlling the steel cable and the locating pulleys fixed on the two sides of the ladder. The dredger will work in fan shape and discharge the solids via pipelines connected on the sand pump outlet. Advancing and locating of the cutter suction dredger are all reached by the alternating movement of the two spuds.
hydraulic cutter suction dredger cutter head
Applications of hydraulic cutter suction dredger
- It is suitable for heavy duty operation in tropical climate and sheltered waters.
- It is widely used for river silt cleaning, delisting lakes and ponds, mining project, cleaning ports and sand production.
- Widely used in rivers, lakes and seas for dredging ,digging channel and reclamation by pumping filling.
About OCEAN Pump
Tai'an Ocean Pump (OCEAN Pump) Co., Ltd. is the leading sand pump and sand dredger solutions manufacturer, supplier and exporter in China.We have more than 30 talented sand pump experts and 15,000 square meters factory. More than 4 series 20 kinds of sand pumps, slurry pumps, sand dredgers and related parts had been manufactured to satisfy your pumping requirements.
Product innovation and customer satisfaction are our continuous commitment to all our partners. OCEAN Pump is the Certification of New Hi-tech Enterprises by the Government. We provide our customers with a complete set of sand, slurry, gravel pumping solutions and related parts. Our main products include centrifugal portable sand pump, marine sand pump, slurry pump, gravel pump, submersible slurry pump, vertical sand pump, simple small sand pump dredger, submersible dredger, mini dredge for sale, small dredging equipment, small pond dredging equipment, sand suction dredger, suction dredging equipment, cutter suction dredger, sewage submersible pump, lake dredging equipment, mini dredges for sale, sand dredging machine, river dredging equipment and other parts like discharging sand pipe, floater, rubber hose. They are widely used in mining, metallurgy, coal washing, power plants, sewage water treatment and dredging in such industries as mine, chemical and petroleum. We are looking for pump dealers all over the world.
Tel /WhatsApp/Wechat:+86 _PHONE_/ _PHONE_
Address: Mingtang Road,Taian City, Shandong Province, China


Nebraska DHHS Emergency Preparedness
Strategic National Stockpile
The Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) is a national resource of medical supplies ready and waiting to help states handle public health emergencies. It includes pharmaceuticals, medical supplies and medical equipment. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has these "stockpiles" located around the country so states can have access to the supplies they need within 12 hours of requesting them.
DHHS' Role Warehouse
Receiving, shipping and storing the stockpile is a complex operation involving a lot of people from DHHS, other state agencies and the federal government as well. At DHHS we've recruited approximately 40 people to help with the process and are always looking for more volunteers. Among other duties, our employees are responsible for unloading the shipment, managing inventory, maintaining quality control, and repackaging supplies for further distribution.
The SNS Program is an essential response component of CDC's larger Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Initiative. For more information, see the CDC Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Website.


text:
On the missed opportunity cost, GUD, and estimating environmental quality
Publikation/Tidskrift/Serie: Israel Journal of Ecology & Evolution
Förlag: Science from Israel - LPPLtd. PO BOX 34299, Jerusalem 91341, Israel
The missed opportunity cost (MOC), i.e., all foregone alternatives while foraging in a patch, is an important aspect of the cost-benefit analysis of foraging patch use. When making between-environment comparisons it will often be the most important factor influencing behavior, but it has received less interest than other foraging costs. In this paper, we focus on differences between individuals living in different territories or home ranges and how giving-up densities of food (GUD) should reflect between-environment differences in habitat suitability. We then investigate the extent to which such differences depend on effects mediated through the cost of predation or MOC. We model different scenarios for individuals in different environments and review literature on empirical Studies that investigate such scenarios. The modeling results show that all three components of the MOC (survival rate, marginal value of energy, and marginal value of time) depend on average resource availability in the environment. This makes MOC, and thereby GUD, increase strongly with food availability. MOC increases only weakly with safety from predation, and moderately as travel distance between food patches declines. Also the cost of predation increases with richness of the environment, and notably it differs more between safe and risky patches in rich environments. These results are reflected in the GUDs, which are higher in environments with high food availability and short travel distances. In contrast, GUDs vary only marginally between safe and risky environments.
- Biology and Life Sciences
- ISSN: 0021-2210


We gratefully acknowledge support from
the Simons Foundation and member institutions.
Full-text links:
Current browse context:
Change to browse by:
References & Citations
(what is this?)
Economics > Theoretical Economics
Title: Functional Decision Theory in an Evolutionary Environment
Authors: Noah Topper
Abstract: Functional decision theory (FDT) is a fairly new mode of decision theory and a normative viewpoint on how an agent should maximize expected utility. The current standard in decision theory and computer science is causal decision theory (CDT), largely seen as superior to the main alternative evidential decision theory (EDT). These theories prescribe three distinct methods for maximizing utility. We explore how FDT differs from CDT and EDT, and what implications it has on the behavior of FDT agents and humans. It has been shown in previous research how FDT can outperform CDT and EDT. We additionally show FDT performing well on more classical game theory problems and argue for its extension to human problems to show that its potential for superiority is robust. We also make FDT more concrete by displaying it in an evolutionary environment, competing directly against other theories.
Subjects: Theoretical Economics (econ.TH); Artificial Intelligence (cs.AI)
Cite as: arXiv:2005.05154 [econ.TH]
 (or arXiv:2005.05154v2 [econ.TH] for this version)
Submission history
From: Noah Topper [view email]
[v1] Wed, 6 May 2020 19:38:54 GMT (2578kb)
[v2] Mon, 26 Apr 2021 16:59:57 GMT (2679kb)
Link back to: arXiv, form interface, contact.


The v2/roles Service
The rest_v2/roles service replaces the rest/role service. It provides similar methods that allow you to list, view, create, modify, and delete roles. The new service provides improved search functionality, including user-based role searches. Every method has two URL forms, one with an organization ID and one without.
Because the role ID and organization ID are used in the URL, this service can operate only on roles and organizations whose ID is less than 100 characters long and does not contain spaces or special symbols. Unlike resource IDs, the role ID is the role name and can be modified.
Feedback
randomness


text:
Mechanical and operational details of a Neil Brown Instrument Systems internally recording conductivity, temperature, depth (CTD) profiler
Trask, Richard P.
MetadataShow full item record
The purpose of this report is to discuss the use of a Neil Brown Instrument Systems internal recording CTD. The components of the instrument are described along with the advantages and disadvantages of the internal recording system. Calibration of the pressure and temperature sensors in the laboratory and the method used for in situ calibration of the conductivity sensor is described. A step by step description of the use of the CTD/IR at sea is also included.
Suggested CitationTrask, R. P. (1981). Mechanical and operational details of a Neil Brown Instrument Systems internally recording conductivity, temperature, depth (CTD) profiler. Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. _URL_
Showing items related by title, author, creator and subject.
Hess, Frederick R.; Orr, Marshall H. (Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, 1979-10)The system described provides wide operational flexibility at any operating frequency from 5 kHz to over 800 kHz (except for a small band around 455 kHz) limited mainly by the availability of transducers. Variable pulse ...
Brown, Neil L.; Morrison, G. K. (Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, 1978-02)A Conductivity, Temperature and Depth (CTD) profiler has been designed to make precise fine scale measurements of these physical parameters in the ocean. This CTD system consists of a shipboard Data Terminal deck unit ...
Koehler, Richard L.; von Herzen, Richard P. (Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, 1986-01)A miniature temperature recorder has been developed to be used with the hydraulic piston sediment corer <HPC) on the Deep Sea Drilling Project <DSDP). The instrumentation fits into pressure-sealed slots in the wall of the ...


example, we can connect to a PhidgetInterfaceKit with:
 tell ifkit to open
The different types of open can be used with parameters to try and get the first device it can find, open based on its serial number, or even open across the network. For more information on connecting across a network, please see the "Working with Phidget WebService" guide on the programming section at _URL_. The PhidgetsOSA dictionary lists all of the available modes that open provides. Examples of the usage of different types of open are listed below:
We can tell the ifkit to block for 5000ms until a connection has been made to the PhidgetInterfaceKit with:
 tell ifkit to open wait 1000 --wait for 5000ms
We can also connect to a PhidgetInterfaceKit over the WebService with a serial number of 99999 on a server with an IP Address of 192.168.3.180 and a port that is opened on 5001 with:
 tell ifkit to open serial number 99999 server address "192.168.3.180" server port 5001
It is also possible to connect using the server id. For example, we can connect to a PhidgetInterfaceKit on a password protected server with:
 tell ifkit to open server id "TestMac" password "pw"
At the end of your script, don't forget to call close to free any locks on the Phidget.
 tell ifkit to close
 delete ifkit
Phidgets can also be freed from the PhidgetsOSA Menu Bar.
Event Driven Programming
We recommend the use of event driven programming when working with Phidgets. We can hook an event handler at loading with the following code:
 tell ifkit to make new interfacekit sensor change handler with properties {script file:thisScript}
And after the tell block at end of the script, the callback method is defined as follows:
 using terms from application "PhidgetsOSA"
 on interfacekit sensor changed ind to val on ifkit
 log "Sensor Index: " & ind & ", Sensor Value: " & val
 end interfacekit sensor changed
 end using terms from
With this function, the code inside the interfacekit sensor changed handler will get executed every time the PhidgetInterfaceKit reports a change on one of its analog inputs. Some events such as Attach and Detach belong to the base Phidget object and thus are common to all types of Phidgets. Please refer to the PhidgetsOSA dictionary and the AppleScript examples for a list of events and their usage.
Please keep in mind that events are triggered from the PhidgetsOSA application and not from AppleScript. Thus, the AppleScript editor won't be able to receive replies when the script runs. In addition, any changes you make to the event code must be saved in order for the changes to take effect.
Working directly with the Phidget
Some values can be read and sent directly to the Phidget. For example, sensor values from the PhidgetInterfaceKit can be read with:
 log "The first sensor has a value of: " & first interfacekit sensor's value
These functions can be used inside a polling loop as an alternative to event driven programming.
Using the same Phidget in more than one Application
One important thing to remember is that when working with Phidgets, a call to open will reserve the device until closed. This prevents any other instances from retrieving data from the Phidget, including other programs. If your goal is to use the same Phidget among multiple AppleScripts and/or other applications, there are two approaches.
1. Implement logic in the script that will use the same Phidget object if the script detects that a Phidget of the same type has already been initialized.
For example,
 if first phidget interfacekit exists then
 set ifkit to the first phidget interfacekit
 else
 set ifkit to make the phidget interfacekit
 open ifkit
 end if
2. The one connection per device limit does not apply when exclusively using the open Phidget Webservice. For more information, please see the "Connecting to the Phidgets" section of this document.
Working with multiple Phidgets
Multiple Phidgets of the same type can easily be run inside the same program. In our case, it requires another InterfaceKit instance to be defined and initialized. The new instance can then be set up, opened and used in the same process as the previous one. If the application needs to distinguish between the devices, open can be called with the serial number of a specific Phidget.
Other Phidgets
The design given in this document can also be followed for almost all Phidgets. For example, if you were using a PhidgetRFID instead of an PhidgetInterfacekit, you would declare an RFID object instead of an InterfaceKit. The methods and events available would change but they can be accessed in a similar manner.
PhidgetsOSA Menu Bar
Applescript bar.jpg
The PhidgetsOSA menu bar appears whenever AppleScript accesses the PhidgetsOSA application. The menu bar is used to monitor the status of any accessed Phidgets.
Additionally, it can be used to free the lock on a Phidget or quit the PhidgetsOSA application.
Common Problems and Solutions/Workarounds
None at this time.


text:
Cape Breton Homeland Songs
This type of song may be considered relatively modern in terms of its prominence in the Gaelic tradition and often relates to population movements from the Highlands in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. While earlier songs may contrast the love of one Gaelic-speaking area compared to another, more recent compositions extol the virtues of a Gaelic homeland compared with a less traditional, culturally different one. The Gaelic language or Gael for that matter may be symbolic of the homeland itself.
While many homeland songs may also be considered emigrant songs, they may also express the bard's newfound appreciation for his/her community after having travelled and then returned. It would make sense then that many Nova Scotian bards praise their own communities, as most if not all had either spent time in different cultures or at least been aware of them.
A related form of this song called Tàmailt may possess many of the characteristics of the homeland song but also be a criticism of a place (ie. A Choille Ghruamaich). Songs of this type may sometimes be found to have preserved several of the classical forms of versification and syllabic structure (as in the case of A Choille Ghruamaich).
Owing to their simplicity of language and rhyme scheme of many homeland songs, they are not generally regarded to be great forms of literary art. Nevertheless, many of these songs remain as anthems in Nova Scotian and indeed Scottish communities, reflecting group identity and an awareness of social change.
photo: Inverness Beach.


reduce the amount of support material required for the part. For a bowel shaped part, the round walls will require overhang support regardless of orientation and so one should check both orientations for the least amount of material used. Any orientation that reduces large overhangs should reduce the amount of material used and thus reduce the cost.
IMG9A.png IMG9B.png
Build: 0.156kg Support 0.214k
Build: 0.163kg Support 1.06kg
Rotation of parts in a job to reduce overhang support material

Cost Optimization: Printing multiple parts per job
Like many 3D printing technologies, a MultiJet printer starts every job by building a base support that creates a flat surface for the part to be printed and allows for adhesion of the part to the plate. Also, the printer initiates a printhead purge prior to starting the job and in-process maintenance cycles are performed as the job is printing. Therefore, the cost and time for a part to be built can be reduced if multiple parts are printed in a single job.

Cost Optimization: Using Shells and Infill
Using a shell and infill pattern as part of part creation is common in extrusion based rapid prototyping technologies and is also available for use with MultiJet Printing technology due to our melt away supports that can easily be removed from within a part. This capability can reduce cost and weight of printed parts, typically with no impact on the visual or dimensional accuracy of the part. The function works by creating a shell of any desired thickness and then adding an infill within the shell with a given density.
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 (Bottom View)
pic_10a.png pic_10b.png pic_10c.png
Import your design into 3D Sprint.
Select Infill -> Offset, and input your desired wall thickness. The PRESET infill pattern is applied to the offset core that is created in this step.If you would like to change the pattern type, select Infill -> Lattice and apply the new pattern
Select Infill -> Vent Drain to add vent and drain holes to the part. This allows removal of the internal support material, reducing weight and improving part quality.

The combination of the thin wall and sparse lattice structure results in a lightweight but rigid part.
pic_11.png
Cut away view showing a thin shell filled with a 3-dimensional lattice structure.
The combination of the thin wall and sparse lattice structure results in a lightweight but rigid part.

The support material costs less than the build material and so using the shells and infill capability in 3D Sprint allows for a substantial cost reduction. The exact amount saved is dependent on the shell thickness and the percent acrylate in the infill pattern you chose. Parts printed using the ProJet MJP infill feature typically experience weight reduction of 40-70%, and cost reduction of 20-35%.
pic_12.pngExamples of cost and weight savings for two parts using the shells and infill capability in 3D Sprint.


text:
Handling cash in a garage
A contextualised set of Functional Maths tasks for Motor Vehicle students. Includes:
- Counting up money and making up floats
- Adding up prices and working out change
- Extracting information from a table
An alternative version of this worksheet is also available (Handling cash in a salon).
Both worksheets are linked to the "Working with Decimals" lesson plan and PPT by Charlotte Gustar (listed under See also below).


text:
Objective: To study the association of cigarette smoking with risk of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), among 377,481 female health professionals in the Women's Health Cohort Study.
Methods: Subjects completed mailed questionnaires regarding demographics, health habits, including cigarette smoking history, and medical history, including RA diagnosis made by a physician and date of diagnosis. Of 7,697 women who self-reported RA, 3,416 reported seropositive RA. Cox proportional hazards regression models were used to retrospectively assess the associations of smoking intensity and duration with the risk of developing RA or seropositive RA. Cigarette smoking status was treated as a time-varying exposure in these regression models.
Results: In multivariate analyses controlling for age, race, education, age at menarche, pregnancy history, menopausal status, and postmenopausal hormone use, duration of smoking was associated with a significantly increased risk of both RA and seropositive RA (both P < 0.01 for trend), after adjusting for smoking intensity. Women who smoked > or =25 cigarettes/day for more than 20 years experienced a 39% increased risk of RA and 49% increased risk of seropositive RA. However, smoking intensity (number of cigarettes/day) was unrelated to risk of RA or seropositive RA (both P = 0.3 for trend), after adjusting for duration of smoking.
Conclusion: Duration, but not intensity, of cigarette smoking is associated with a modest increased risk of RA in women.


Logic Games Practice Test 4
Paragraph for questions 1 to 6
A committee, chosen from two groups, one group of the sales executives D, E, F, G and the other of the sales managers U, V, W is formed whenever required.
Each committee has three, four, or five members.
Both sales executives and sales managers must be represented in any committee, but never by equal numbers of members
Each committee is chaired by a member representing the group whose representatives are in the minority in that committee.
D and U cannot be in any committee unless they are together.
Either E or V or both are in any committee that is formed.
Question 1
Which of the following is a properly constituted committee, with the chairperson listed first?
 1. V; E, F
 2. D; E, U, W
 3. E; F, G, V
 4. W; D, U, V
 5. D; F, G, U,V
Correct Answer: A
Question 2
If, in a given committee, G must serve as a chairperson, the other members of that committee must be which of the following?
 1. F and V
 2. V and W
 3. E, U, and V
 4. E, V, and W
 5. U, V, and W
Correct Answer: B
Question 3
If a new committee, chaired by V, has been formed from an old committee, chaired by F, merely by replacing a single member of the old committee, which of the following must be the person who was thus replaced?
 1. D
 2. E
 3. G
 4. U
 5. W
Correct Answer: E
Question 4
If a committee consists of D, E, U, V and W, then what can be the composition of a new committee which is formed by replacing the maximum possible members of the old committee?
 1. D, E, V
 2. F, G, U
 3. F, D, U
 4. F, G, V
 5. E, F, G
Correct Answer: D
Question 5
Which of the following can be a committee of four chaired be V?
 1. D, E, U, V
 2. E, F, G, U
 3. G, E, V, W
 4. G, E, F, V
 5. D, E, F, W
Correct Answer: D
Question 6
For some unavoidable reasons the committee was made consisting of six members. Which of the following need not be a member of the committee?
 1. D
 2. G
 3. H
 4. V
 5. U
Correct Answer: D
Paragraph for questions 7 to 12
A teacher is making five children stand in a row. Each child is assigned a number tag before being made to stand in the row. The tags are not necessarily according to their positions.
Amy, Tara, Xenia, Yana, Pam are the children and they are given numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.
The following conditions apply:
Exactly one number is given to a child.
Pam must be made to stand fourth and assigned number 1.
4 must be assigned to Yana.
Tara and Xenia must each be made to stand in one of the extreme positions.
Xenia cannot be given either number 2 or 3.
Question 7
Each of the following is a possible assignment of children to positions one and two, respectively, except
 1. Tara, Amy
 2. Tara, Yana
 3. Xenia, Amy
 4. Xenia, Yana
 5. Yana, Amy
Correct Answer: E
Question 8
Which of the following could be made to stand in third position?
 1. The child numbered 1
 2. The child numbered 3
 3. Tara
 4. Xenia
 5. Pam
Correct Answer: B
Question 9
If Amy is made to stand second, which of the following must be true?
 1. 2 is assigned to the child standing fifth.
 2. 3 is assigned to the child standing first.
 3. 5 is assigned to the child standing second.
 4. Tara is standing first.
 5. Yana is standing third.
Correct Answer: E
Question 10
If 4 and 3 are assigned to children standing second and third respectively, which of the following must be true?
 1. 2 is assigned to the child standing first
 2. Amy is standing third
 3. Tara is standing fifth.
 4. There is exactly one child standing between the one who is given number 4 and the one who is given number 5.
 5. There are exactly two children standing between Tara and Yana.
Correct Answer: B
Question 11
If 2 is assigned to Amy are she is standing second then, which of the following must be true?
 1. 1 is assigned to Yana.
 2. 3 is assigned to Tara.
 3. 4 is assigned to Yana who is standing fifth.
 4. 4 is assigned to Pam.
 5. 5 is assigned to Tara who is standing third.
Correct Answer: B
Question 12
All of the following is either true or can be true except
 1. Pam is standing fourth.
 2. Xenia can neither be given number 2 nor stand second.
 3. Tara is assigned number 2.
 4. Amy is not standing in an extreme position.
 5. Yana can not stand in any even position.
Correct Answer: E
Paragraph for questions 13 to 15
A construction company is planning the types of buildings to be constructed on a plot. Types of buildings are A, B, C, D, E and F. Buildings of type A and C are the only buildings classified as tall buildings. The company plans to construct two rows of exactly four buildings each, one on the east edge of the property and one on the west edge.
The selection of the buildings is subject to the following constraints:
Each type of building must be built at least once.
Each row of buildings must contain at least one tall building.
A row that includes one or more A type buildings must include at least one D type building.
A C type building cannot be constructed in the same row as an F type building.
Question 13
If three C type buildings are selected for one row, which of the following can be the buildings selected for the other row?
 1. A, B, D, E
 2. A, B, E, F
 3. A, C, D, F
 4. A, D, E, F
 5. B, D, E, F
Correct Answer: D
Question 14
Which of the following can be the selection of buildings for one of the rows?
 1. A, B, D, E
 2. A, B, D, F
 3. A, C, E, E
 4. A, D, D, D
 5. C, C, E, F
Correct Answer: B
Question 15
If a total of two A buildings are selected, which of the following must be true?
 1. Only one B type building is selected.
 2. Only one E type building is selected.
 3. Only one F type building is selected.
 4. Two D type buildings are selected.
 5. The two A type buildings are in the same row.
Correct Answer: C
PRAXIS2 test information
PRAXIS2 Test Format
PRAXIS2 Test Format and structure
PRAXIS2 Test Preparation
PRAXIS2 Test Preparation
PRAXIS2 Scores
PRAXIS2 Scores and scoring


Click here to Skip to main content
Click here to Skip to main content
Removing HTML from the text in ASP
, 27 Sep 2000
Rate this:
Please Sign up or sign in to vote.
Exploring the options of removing HTML tags from the text in ASP.
<!-- Add the rest of your HTML here -->
Why remove HTML tags?
There could be a number of reasons why you as a developer want to remove HTML tags from the text. The most common situation is when you are going to display some text on the web page and the text was submitted by an unknown user or it came from some other source that you have no control over. You don't have any idea what the content of the text is: it could contain some damaging script or some HTML formatting that will completely mess up the look of your site. It could be that you just don't want any HTML tags in the text because of some application restrictions. You might want to limit the use of HTML to some simple text formatting tags, but restrict the users from using links and inserting images. Whether you have a good reason for that or you just want HTML out of your text because you are a member of "HTML Hatred Club" - you have to find the way to get those tags out of the text. This article will look into the options you have when it comes to removing HTML tags from the text in ASP.
First Option - Disable HTML
First and probably the easiest solution is to just disable HTML tags in the text without removing them. You can do it with Replace() function. For example, if you want to disable all the SCRIPT tags you could do this:
strText = Replace(strText, "<script", "<script", 1, -1, 1)
or to make sure that all HTML tags are disabled:
strText = Replace(strText, "<", "<")
No opening brackets - no valid HTML tags - no problem. Right?
It is a good (quick) security measure to prevent people from embedding damaging client-side scripts within the text they submit, but it is hardly a user-friendly feature.
The problem with this approach is that all the HTML tags are now shown as well as the rest of the text and it is very hard to read. It's kind of like displaying the HTML source to the user - not a very nice thing to do.
Second Option - Use the brackets
How to make HTML tags disappear from the text? Well, we can just remove them. We can just take everything between opening bracket "<" and closing bracket ">" of HTML tags and remove it. It sounds easy ...
Well, it is easier said than done, especially in VBScript. Smile | :)
People who code in Perl or Java Scripts can actually tell you that it is a piece of cake. They are absolutely right. For example, JavaScript function that removes everything between the brackets could look like this:
function RemoveHTML( strText )
{
 var regEx = /<[^>]*>/g;
 return strText.replace(regEx, "");
}
For those of you who doesn't know what all of these "/<[^>]*>/g" mean - it's called Regular Expression. "Regular expressions are patterns used to match character combinations in strings." You can learn more about them by following this link: _URL_
Back in VBScript world, for those of us who runs Scripting Engine 5.0 or later (you can check you version by calling ScriptEngineMajorVersion and ScriptEngineMinorVersion functions) we can use RegExp object as well. RemoveHTML function could look like this:
Function RemoveHTML( strText )
 Dim RegEx
 Set RegEx = New RegExp
 RegEx.Pattern = "<[^>]*>"
 RegEx.Global = True
 RemoveHTML = RegEx.Replace(strText, "")
End Function
It doesn't look too complicated, does it? Providing that you know how to build those patterns ... Wink | ;-)
For the rest of VBScript people (who has an older Scripting Engine or doesn't want to mess with the Regular Expressions) writing of your own little parser is the way to go. Below is an example of such a function. My friend Chris Coursey and I used this function in one of our projects a couple of years ago:
Function RemoveHTML( strText )
 Dim nPos1
 Dim nPos2

 nPos1 = InStr(strText, "<")
 Do While nPos1 > 0
 nPos2 = InStr(nPos1 + 1, strText, ">")
 If nPos2 > 0 Then
 strText = Left(strText, nPos1 - 1) & Mid(strText, nPos2 + 1)
 Else
 Exit Do
 End If
 nPos1 = InStr(strText, "<")
 Loop

 RemoveHTML = strText
End Function
While all of the above solutions work and do exactly what they were meant to do (remove everything between the brackets), there are at least a couple of problems with this approach:
First of all, because these functions are only take into an account the bracket characters - any brackets within the body of the text that were never meant to be HTML tags will be removed. They will be removed together with any text that happens to be within those brackets. In other words, any attempt by a user to include "<" or ">" characters in the text might cause these functions to produce unpredictable and at the time very ugly results.
On the other hand, these functions remove all the HTML tags unconditionally. You cannot control which tags are removed and which are kept untouched. That is the problem when you want to let your users to enter some harmless HTML tags like "<b>" and "<i>", but remove the other tags.
Third Option - Use IE and other tools
The only way to overcome both of the previously discussed problems is to make your code aware of specific HTML tags that you want to be removed. I am currently unaware of any third-party ASP components that would do the job for you, but they might very well be out there. I did however attempted to write one myself based on MSHTML Library and I've seen that somebody has used Internet Explorer's Application object to produce the desired results of striping HTML tags. Both of these solutions seemed to work, but with IE solution you will most likely get a huge performance hit and both of them don't seem to be very safe things to do according to MSKB:
"It may be desirable to parse HTML files inside a Web server process in response to a browser page request. However, the WebBrowser control, DHTML Editing Control, MSHTML, and other Internet Explorer components may not function properly in an Active Server Pages (ASP) page or other application run in a Web server application." (_URL_
In other words - think twice before using any IE components on the server side.
Fourth Option - Another VBScript attempt
Having explored all of the above options I have taking a challenge of writing an ASP function in VBScript that would both be intelligent enough to remove only known HTML tags and at the same time would provide the developer with ability to control which tags to remove. Following is the result of this attempt.
A few words about the function:
 - List of the HTML tags to be removed controlled by adding or removing tags from the TAGLIST constant. For example, to leave all <B> tags in the text you must remove B from the TAGLIST. Current list contains every tag listed in index of HTML tags of MSDN Library with the addition of the LAYER tag. Please note that every tag must be surrounded by semi-colons (";") in order for this function to work properly.
 - Both the start and the end tags will be removed. For example, both <A ...> and </A> tags will be removed.
 - If tag is present in both TAGLIST and BLOCKTAGLIST constants this function will remove everything between the start and the end tag. For example, if SCRIPT tag is included in both TAGLIST and BLOCKTAGLIST everything between <SCRIPT ...> and </SCRIPT> tags will be removed.
 - Tags without a closing bracket will not be considered a valid HTML tags and therefore will not be removed. That in compliance with the HTML standard as far as I know.
 - Block tags that does not have an end tag will cause the entire portion of the text from the start tag to the end of the text to be removed. For example, if </SCRIPT> is missing - everything from <SCRIPT ...> to the end of the text will be removed.
 - If the first portion of the comment tag ("<!--") is followed by any character other than space - comment tag will not be removed.
 - I've done some performance testing on this function just to get an idea about its speed. It removed a 1000 tags from 24K text string in one second. 2300 tags were removed from 60K text string in about 4.5 seconds. Relatively short string with a few tags - very fast. Smile | :)
Usage of the function is simple:
strPlainText = RemoveHTML(strTextWithHTML)
And here is the function:
Function RemoveHTML( strText )
 Dim TAGLIST
 TAG


Water and Its Importance to Quail
Food, water, shelter, space, and arrangement. These five key habitat components are important for both humans and wildlife, but may be obtained in nontraditional ways. Quail, for example, need water, but often rely on their diet to meet their water intake requirements.
During spring green-up, quail target newly sprouted plants, not only for their nutrients, but also for their water content. In later spring and summer, fruit-producing plants like blackberries, pokeweed and even poison ivy are great water sources.
As rains become more scarce in summer and vegetation less lush, quail turn to insects like crickets and grasshoppers to meet their water needs. These insects carry quail into the fall. When winter arrives, quail are primarily relying on seeds from native forbs and, depending on the species, some seeds contain quite a bit of water.
So what about surface water? Research by Oklahoma State University at Packsaddle and Beaver River Wildlife Management Areas indicates that water sources may attract quail, but has no effect on their survival or nest success.
Game cameras were installed on water sources like guzzlers or water tanks to capture images of what animals were utilizing the water during the study. Quail were rarely seen visiting the water sources. Instead, other wildlife like coyotes were observed. It was found that "surface water can concentrate quail, but no evidence was found that water led to an increase in the number of quail."
To improve potential water sources for quail and other upland birds on your property, consider the following:
- Limit the use of herbicides and pesticides; if there are no seeds or insects quail will be resource limited.
- Allow native grasses and forbs to grow; these native plants promote a healthy system and are beneficial for livestock and quail.
- Reduce the numbers of exotic or invasive plants; eastern redcedar can use up to 30 gallons of water per day and prevent native plants from growing, along with several other negative effects.
To survive, animals need adequate habitat, but they sometimes utilize different methods than we would think. Though quail don't require water in the traditional sense, it doesn't make water any less important!
Jena Donnell _URL_
Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here


SveMed+ - Karolinska Institutet
277
Картинки по запросу prosthetic lower leg socket Disenos de
Watch later. Download Citation | 3D-printed polypropylene transtibial sockets: Mechanical behavior | This paper defines the tensile properties of a successfully worn 3D-printed transtibial socket. The socket Click image to play course description video. This workshop is "StabileFlex Transtibial Socket." This presentation contains a brief history of prosthetic suspension systems and prosthetic socket designs. The StabileFlex Socket design is an evolution of Coyote Designs original RCR Socket… Dale Perkins CPO describes the "StabileFlex Transtibial Socket" course, why it is unique from other prosthetic socket designs along with casting and fabricat Socket-less Socket Transtibial – by MartinBionics.
Transtibial socket
 1. Map stockholm metro
 2. Bast fore translate
 3. Paradiset soder
 4. V6 6 into 1 header
During Transtibial prosthetic socket pistoning: Static evaluation of Seal-In ® X5 and Dermo ® Liner using motion analysis system Noor Azuan Abu Osman et al., 2006;Kristinsson, 1993;Tanner and Berke, 2001).In addition, themost important factormentioned by the amputees is the fit of their prosthesis and suspension (Datta et al., 1996;Fillauer et al., 1989;Legro et al., 1999). StabileFlex Transtibial Socket Design This design works with airtight pin systems, suction sockets, and vacuum suspension systems. Covers casting through fabrication. 5.5(S) CE credits course This repository contains examples, in pointcloud format, of transtibial and transfemoral sockets generated using Statistical Shape Models. Shape Generation. These artificial shapes were a part of the work described in the article "Modelling lower limb sockets through Statistical Shape analysis", up for consideration in BIBM 2020 conference. a seamless variable impedance prosthetic (VIPr) socket for transtibial amputees using quantitative biomechanical data from advanced surface scanning and MRI technology.
UNYQ i App Store
In individual types of transtibial prostheses, locations are defined which can be loaded and which cannot be loaded. Se hela listan på hindawi.com Interface pressure in transtibial socket during ascent and descent on stairs and its effect on patient satisfaction.
sughållare — Engelska översättning - TechDico
inappropriately designed transtibial prostheses socket, the interaction between the socket and the stump occurs, leading to increased friction and subsequent surface damage to the soft tissue. In individual types of transtibial prostheses, locations are defined which can be loaded and which cannot be loaded. Se hela listan på hindawi.com Interface pressure in transtibial socket during ascent and descent on stairs and its effect on patient satisfaction. Ali S(1), Abu Osman NA, Eshraghi A, Gholizadeh H, Abd Razak NA, Wan Abas WA. Author information: (1)Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Malaya, Malaysia.
The StabileFlex Socket design is an evolution of Coyote Designs original RCR Socket. The original design was based on our airtight pin suspension system. With an inappropriately designed transtibial prostheses socket, the interaction between the socket and the stump occurs, leading to increased friction and subsequent surface damage to the soft tissue. In individual types of transtibial prostheses, locations are defined which can be loaded and which cannot be loaded. The distribution of interface stresses between the residual limb and prosthetic socket of a transtibial amputee has been considered as a direct indicator of the socket quality fit and comfort. Therefore, researchers have been very interested in quantifying these interface stresses in order to evaluate the extent of any potential damage caused by the socket to the residual limb tissues. During Transtibial prosthetic socket pistoning: Static evaluation of Seal-In ® X5 and Dermo ® Liner using motion analysis system Noor Azuan Abu Osman et al., 2006;Kristinsson, 1993;Tanner and Berke, 2001).In addition, themost important factormentioned by the amputees is the fit of their prosthesis and suspension (Datta et al., 1996;Fillauer et al., 1989;Legro et al., 1999).
Stafylokocksepsis
suggested that it lows for a parallel femoral socket and in- transtibial ACL reconstruction to ana-. University of Wisconsin, DPLA. Modular Socket System kontra gipsavgjutning med standardlaminerad hylsa av proteser på transtibial nivå En kostnadsanalys Isles R. Outcomes after trans-tibial amputation: the relationship between quiet silicone liners in transtibial amputees wearing the total surface bearing socket **Un socket bien fabricado no va molestar y no tendrás problemas al caminar** Informes y citas al Transtibial Prosthesis With Knee Joint and Thigh Corset. av K Hallstedt · 2018 — socket, MAS=Marlo Anatomical Socket, QUAD=Quadrilateral socket, ICS= containment socket **Låst knäled. with Transtibial or Transfemoral Amputation. "The performance of the ICEROSS prostheses amongst transtibial schenkelamputation (the hybrid socket consisting of silicon rubber and 107 A preliminary evaluation of a Hydro-cast trans-femoral prosthetic socket design, Discussion The suction sockets are commonly prescribed for transtibial Synonymer. Transtibial protes Transtibial prosthesis.
The patella tendon bearing socket originated in 1959, and is the standard from which the new alternative socket designs have evolved. Although the patella tendon bearing socket is still the most commonly prescribed socket for a transtibial prosthesis, the total surface bearing and hydrostatic sockets are becoming increasingly accepted. Transtibial Socket Pressure by Jared Caya | Study Now Understanding internal socket pressures is necessary to allow you to correlate areas of discomfort or irritation your patient may be experiencing. This will allow you to increase you patient's comfort, prevent skin … Prosthetic sockets must withstand instances of maximum loading without failure. The goal of the present study is to evaluate the strength at failure and the failure mechanism for 3D-printed transtibial sockets, thermoplastic transtibial check sockets, and carbon-fiber definitive laminated transtibial sockets. Materials and Methods Twenty-four 3D-printed transtibial prosthetic sockets were tested using ISO 10328 loading conditions designed to represent the greatest atypical elevated loads a 125-kg user would be expected to place on their prosthesis without failure (ultimate strength test at the P6 load level). Several design iterations and variations were tested.
Wilde bröms
In general, a distinction is made between transtibial short- prostheses and traditional thigh sleeve prostheses and side joint bars, which have lost value due to advanced residual limb encasement techniques. Abstract– Prosthetic gel liners are often prescribed for persons with lower-limb amputations to make the prosthetic socket more comfortable. However, their effects on residual limb pressures and gait characteristics have not been thoroughly explored. This study investigated the effects of gel liner thickness on peak socket pressures and gait patterns of persons with unilateral transtibial This paper defines the tensile properties of a successfully worn 3D-printed transtibial socket.
4.
Forsmarks kraftgrupp
sverige export bnp
testamente enskild egendom till barn mall
ey revision
ginikoefficient lista
vattenfall årsredovisning 2021
sälja bitcoins skatt
Pristagare « STIFTELSEN FRED OCH SYLVIA FORCHHEIMER
44,775 views44K Jul 12, 2016 The socket is the interface between the residual limb and the prosthesis; all the forces from the ground during gait are transferred to the limb Jan 21, 2017 Suitable lower-limb prosthetic sockets must provide an adequate distribution of the pressures created from standing and ambulation. As a routine, the formed socket is assembled and properly aligned with an adjustable pylon and the prosthetic foot through a three-step process—bench, static and Delivery time to the patient could be within one day. This is currently available for transtibial amputees.


Can A Chameleon Change Color At Will?
0 Shares
Chameleons are fascinating creatures known for their ability to change color, but can they do so at will? The answer lies in their complex physiology and unique adaptation to their environment. Contrary to popular belief, chameleons do not change color to blend in with their surroundings purely for camouflage purposes.
The Science of Color Changing
Chameleons possess specialized cells called chromatophores that contain pigments which can expand or contract, altering the color visible to the human eye. These chromatophores are controlled by the chameleon's autonomic nervous system, meaning color changes are often involuntary responses to stimuli such as temperature, light, mood, or social interactions.
Environmental Influence
One of the primary reasons chameleons change color is to regulate body temperature. Darker colors absorb more heat while lighter colors reflect sunlight, allowing the chameleon to maintain its optimal body temperature. Additionally, color changes can also indicate emotional states such as stress, aggression, or mating readiness.
Limitations of Color Changing
While chameleons have a remarkable ability to alter their color, it is not as simple as a conscious decision to change at will. The process is intricate and influenced by various factors, making it more of an instinctive reaction rather than a deliberate choice. Furthermore, certain species of chameleons have limited color-changing abilities compared to others.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the chameleon's color-changing ability is a complex interplay of genetics, physiology, and environmental factors. While they cannot change color at will in the same way humans change their clothes, their ability to adapt to their surroundings and communicate through color variations is truly remarkable.
Franck Saebring
A family man and writer, Franck is passionate about anything tech and science-related.


text:
The Bassari people are an African people living in Senegal, Gambia, Guinea and Guinea-Bissau. The total population is between 10,000 and 30,000. Most of the Bassari are concentrated on either side of the Senegal-Guinea border southwest of Kedougou, Kedougou Region. This areas is referred to in French as Pays Bassari, or liyan in the Bassari language. The Bassari speak a Tenda language, o-niyan. They refer to themselves as a-liyan, pl. bi-liyan. Most of the group are animists, with a significant minority of Christians (both Catholic and Protestant). Very few Bassari are Muslims. They have close relations with the Fula people centered locally in the nearby hills of the Fouta Djallon. The Bassari are subsistence farmers for the most part, growing rice, millet, earth-peas and fonio. They also migrate to the cities and towns of Senegal and Guinea in the dry season in search of wage-labor, using the money they earn to buy household equipment, clothing and other necessary items.
Contributions by T L Miles, Namiba, and Addbot.


How to Wire a 12 Volt Inline Fuse
Written by ronald bell
 - Share
 - Tweet
 - Share
 - Pin
 - Email
How to Wire a 12 Volt Inline Fuse
Glass fuses can be used with inline fuse holders. (0812 - Fusible image by Michel Bazin from Fotolia.com)
"Inline" is a characteristic of the fuse holder and how to use a fuse, not a characteristic of the fuse. Inline fuses protect the electrical device and provide accessibility and environmental protection for the fuse. An inline fuse implies that it is fusing the target electrical device and nothing else. Inline fuse holders include wires on each end for connecting to the power source and the electrical device. Access to the fuse is often provided through a twist-lock cap. Manufacturers make different types of inline fuse holders for unique applications. As an example, clear plastic fuse holders allow an inspection of the fuse.
Cut the power-source wire from the electrical device to be fused. Use the wire-strip-and-crimp tool to strip the insulation, allowing approximately 3/8-inch of bare wire. Inspect the stripped wire to ensure that none of the copper strands were cut. Twist the copper wire, to form a tight end with no loose wires. Strip the other end of the power-source wire the same way.
Strip both ends of the inline fuse-holder wires using the same technique. Insert one end of the stripped power-source wire into the wire crimp. Using the wire-crimp tool, secure the wire to the crimp. Ensure that the crimp is over the bare wire and not the insulation. Attach one end of the inline fuse holder to the other end of the crimp. Using the wire-crimp tool, crimp this wire the same way. Repeat this process to connect the other end of the inline fuse holder to the remaining end of the power source.
Test the connections with a gentle tug and inspect to ensure there is no bare wire exposed. Check the 12-volt fuse to make sure the amperage is sufficient to protect the electrical device. Remember that the voltage of the fuse is not critical as long as it is higher than the battery. The amperage of the fuse is what provides the protection. Insert the 12-volt fuse into the fuse holder and apply power to the unit. Check to see that the fuse does not blow.
Tip
A good wire-stripping-and-crimping tool can save you hours of rework.
Tips and warnings
 - A good wire-stripping-and-crimping tool can save you hours of rework.
Filter:
 - All types
 - Articles
 - Slideshows
 - Videos
Sort:
 - Most relevant
 - Most popular
 - Most recent
No articles available
No slideshows available
No videos available
By using the eHow.co.uk site, you consent to the use of cookies. For more information, please see our Cookie policy.