a value different from 3

 - To access nested fields, nest them in further input objects:
 query BulgarianCompanies {
 company (where: {country: {gn_countryCode: {EQ: "BG"}}}) {
 id name
 country {id name gn_countryCode}
 }
 }

The following table shows which comparisons are applicable to which scalar types:
Datatypes Comparisons
iri EQ NEQ IN NIN RE NRE IRE NIRE
string EQ NEQ IN NIN LT GT LTE GTE RE NRE IRE NIRE
unsignedByte unsignedShort unsignedLong unsignedInt integer positiveInteger nonPositiveInteger negativeInteger nonNegativeInteger positiveFloat nonPositiveFloat negativeFloat nonNegativeFloat double decimal EQ NEQ IN NIN LT GT LTE GTE
date time dateTime year yearMonth EQ NEQ IN NIN LT GT LTE GTE
boolean EQ NEQ IN NIN LT GT LTE GTE
To compare literals and union datatypes (literal, langString, stringOrLangString, dateOrYearOrMonth) you need to access their value subfield. You can then use all comparison operators.
Note
When filtering by dateTime, the following formats will be accepted:
(where: {dateTimeRegular: {GT: "2016-06-23T09:07:20"}})
(where: {dateTimeRegular: {GT: "2016-06-23T09:07:20Z"}})
The following would not be accepted:
(where:dateTimeRegular:{GT: "2016-06-23T09:07:20.000"}})
Logical Connectives
You can use the following logical connectives:
 - AND (conjunction) is implicit between clauses in the same input object
 - To compare two fields of the same object, just put them together in the same dict. E.g., search for people by birth date and name (Note: commas are optional in GraphQL):
 {person (where: {birthDate: {EQ:"2010-01-01"}, name: {IRE:"smith"}}) {name}}

 - To apply two comparisons to one field (e.g., a range check), just put them together in the same dict. E.g., search for people born between 2010 and 2015 (exclusive). Note: this compares birthDate directly, so it assumes a declaration like birthDate: {range: date} (and not a literal):
 {person (where: {birthDate: {GTE:"2010-01-01", LT:"2015-01-01"}}) {name}}

 - AND is an explicit conjunction. You will need to use it in two cases:
 1. To check two different instances of the same field. For example, look for people who have siblings born on two different dates:
 {person (where: {AND: [{sibling: {birthDate: {EQ:"2010-01-01"}}},
 {sibling: {birthDate: {EQ:"2015-01-01"}}}]}) {
 name
 sibling {name birthDate}}}

 - You cannot write this query using IN because that would look for one sibling born on any of the dates:
 {person (where: {sibling: {birthDate: {IN: ["2010-01-01","2015-01-01"}}}]) {
 name
 sibling {name birthDate}}}

 - However, if the sibling field being checked has multiple values or can match several times, such a check could still match a single node. The example query below will match a person with a single sibling named "John-Jane":
 {person (where: {AND: [{sibling: {name: {IRE: "john"}}},
 {sibling: {name: {IRE: "jane"}}}]}) {
 name
 sibling {name}}}

 2. To make two comparisons on one field using the same operator. (Note: this is only needed for the string operators RE IRE NRE NIRE.)
 - Imagine you need to check for two words, "cheese" and "ham", in any order. If you use AND at the outer level, there is no guarantee the same "title" value will be used:
 {article: (where: {AND: [{title: {IRE: "cheese"}},
 {title: {IRE: "ham"}}]}) {
 title}}

 - So it is better to make the conjunction at the operator level:
 {article: (where: {title: {AND: [{IRE: "cheese"},
 {IRE: "ham"}]}}) {
 title}}

 - You could also do it with a single more expensive regex:
 {article: (where: {title: {IRE: "cheese.*ham|ham.*cheese"}}) {
 title}}

 - OR takes an array of clauses and applies a disjunction.
 - For example, look for people named "john" (first name) or "smith" (last name):
 {person (where: {OR: [{firstName: {IRE: "john"}},
 {lastName: {IRE: "smith"}}]}) {
 firstName lastName}}

 - If you need to check for one of several values in the same field, it is easier to use RE with | (for text comparison) or IN (for fixed values). For example, look for "smith" or "jones" in last name:
 {person (where: {lastName: {IRE: "smith|jones"}}) {
 lastName}}

 - Look for a person born on one of two dates:
 {person (where: {birthDate: {IN: ["2010-01-01","2015-01-01"]}}) {
 name birthDate}}}

 - You can use OR at the operator level if you need a disjunction of two comparisons on the same field. This query looks for articles with rating (a decimal number) outside the range 1..3:
 {article (where: {rating: {OR: [{LT:1} {GT:3}]}}) {
 title rating}}

 - NOT negates a clause. Most of the time you will not need it because you can use negation at the operator level. But you may need it for some complicated tests.
 - EXISTS is implicit when checking fields and sub-fields (one value is enough to satisfy the condition).
 - ALL is applicable to multi-valued fields and checks that all values satisfy the condition. For example, find people all of whose siblings are young babies (as of 2019):
 {person (where: {ALL: {sibling: {birthDate: {GTE: "2019-01-01"}}}}) {
 name
 sibling {name birthDate}}}

 - Note that a person without any siblings will also be returned by the above query (a vacuous truth), so you may want to add an existence check:
 {person (where: {ALL: {sibling: {birthDate: {GTE: "2019-01-01"}}}
 sibling: {birthDate: {GTE: "2019-01-01"}}}) {
 name
 sibling {name birthDate}}}

 - For such cases you can use the ALL_EXISTS shortcut. It is applicable to multi-valued fields and checks both ALL and EXISTS. The example query below finds people who have young baby siblings, and only such siblings:
 {person (where: {ALL_EXISTS: {sibling: {birthDate: {GTE: "2019-01-01"}}}}) {
 name
 sibling {name birthDate}}}

Please note that ALL is expensive since it involves a SPARQL condition FILTER NOT EXISTS. We have implemented query optimizations that use the GraphDB cardinality statistics (similar to what is printed in the Explain Plan) to convert such clause to DISTINCT or MINUS in appropriate cases.
ALL_EXISTS is even more expensive since it combines a FILTER NOT EXISTS with FILTER EXISTS
Where Inputs
The definition of the where "formal grammar" is in the form of Input Objects added to the generated GraphQL schema. By using these definitions, your query development environment (GraphiQL, GraphQL Playground or similar) should provide efficient assistance for writing where queries.
Here is an example from Ontotext's Star Wars API demo service:
../_images/graphiql-swapi-where.png
The GraphiQL UI guides you with autocompletion to easily enter a query like this one:
{
 starship(where: {cargoCapacity: {LT:100}}) {
 id
 name
 cargoCapacity
 }
}
For every GraphQL object type (including Literal) we generate two input objects.
 - <Type>_Where is used in contexts where the type appears in a single-value field.
 - <Type>_Where_Multi is used in contexts where the type appears in a mutli-value field. The difference is that this one has the connectives ALL and ALL_EXISTS.
 - You can use


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The grey-faced sengi is a relative newcomer to the elephant shrew family. The journey of discovery began in 2005, when a unfamilar species of giant elephant shrew was caught on a camera trap in the Udzunga mountains of Tanzania. An expedition the following year confirmed this as the first new elephant shrew species identified for over 120 years and by far the biggest. The only place on Earth they can be found is in this African mountain range, where the population is estimated to be fewer than 100.
Scientific name: Rhynchocyon udzungwensis
Grey-faced elephant shrew
The Grey-faced sengi can be found in a number of locations including: Africa. Find out more about these places and what else lives there.
The following habitats are found across the Grey-faced sengi distribution range. Find out more about these environments, what it takes to live there and what else inhabits them.
Discover what these behaviours are and how different plants and animals use them.
Additional data source: Animal Diversity Web
The grey-faced sengi (Rhynchocyon udzungwensis) is a species of elephant shrew that is endemic to the Udzungwa Mountains of south-central Tanzania. The discovery of the species was announced in January 2008; only 15 species of elephant shrew were known until then, and the last discovery was made more than 120 years ago. As the name implies, the species is characterised by a distinctive grey face and a black rump, as well as being larger than the other species of elephant shrews.
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What is the difference between cake flour and all purpose
Can you substitute cake flour for all purpose flour?
To substitute cake flour for all – purpose flour, the most accurate way to do it is to pull out the kitchen scale and substitute it ounce for ounce. All – purpose flour weighs about 4.5 ounces per cup while cake flour weights about 4 ounces per cup.
Does cake flour make a difference?
It has a lower protein content than all-purpose flour, and it is finer, lighter, and softer. It's also bleached, so the color is paler and the grain is less dense. Because of the lower protein content, cake flour produces less gluten. I could not get over the difference it made in that cake.
What can I use if I dont have cake flour?
Making a cake flour substitute is easy with the following two ingredients: all-purpose flour and either cornstarch or arrowroot powder. Start with one level cup of AP flour, remove two tablespoons of the flour, and add two tablespoons of cornstarch or arrowroot powder back in.
What is the purpose of cake flour?
It helps to add structure to our cakes. The lower protein content of cake flour ensures that our cake layers have structure and a soft and light (not tough) texture. Cake flour is especially important in chiffon or Angel Food Cake.
What is the best flour for baking?
Types of Flour Best For Baking All-Purpose Flour. Self-Rising Flour. Bread Flour. Cake Flour This is a soft wheat flour that is low in protein and gluten which results in a soft white fine textured crumb perfect for cakes. Whole Wheat Flour. Unbleached vs.
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Can I use cake flour to make cookies?
One option for softer, more delicate cookies is substituting cake flour for all-purpose flour. Cake flour has less protein than all-purpose flour, so it does create more delicate textures. You can use it, but it might make some cookies a little crumbly since it doesn't give as much structure as the all-purpose.
Do you need baking powder with cake flour?
Most cake flour does not contain a rising agent, so you will still need to combine it with a leavening ingredient like baking powder or baking soda, but you may see a brand or two that does advertise self rising cake flour, which is also okay.
Can you use plain flour to make cakes?
Can I make my own cake flour?
Instructions Start with 1 cup all-purpose flour. Remove 2 Tablespoons (16g) so you have 14 Tablespoons total. Add cornstarch to the 14 Tablespoons of flour. Sift together TWICE. Measure (spoon & level) 1 cup from this mixture. Now you have 1 cup of cake flour that you can use in any recipes requiring cake flour.
How do I convert all purpose flour to self rising flour?
For each cup of all – purpose flour, you will need 1 ½ teaspoons of baking powder and ¼ teaspoon of salt. Whisk the all – purpose flour, baking powder and salt together until combined, then use as directed in the recipe in place of the self – rising flour.
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What is the best substitute for one cup sifted cake flour?
Substitute with 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch, potato starch, rice starch or arrowroot starch; or 1 tablespoon quick-cooking tapioca. All-purpose flour, 1 cup sifted. Substitute with 1 cup unsifted all-purpose flour minus 2 tablespoons; or 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons cake flour.
How do I use cake flour?
Does Walmart sell cake flour?
Pillsbury Softasilk: Enriched Bleached Cake Flour, 32 Oz – Walmart.com – Walmart.com.
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There's a little black spot on the sun today
"I absolutely love Sven's illustrations,
they are a wonderful interpretation of my lyrics."
When Malo, was three years old he developed a serious illness. He traveled with his father back and forth to the hospital for treatment. On one such journey, legendary musician Sting's song »King of Pain« came on the radio. Moved by the music, Malo found the words he needed to help him describe the pain, isolation, and fear he was feeling.
Sven Völker is Malo's father. He translated the lines of the song into images. Concentrating on geometric shapes with sharp distinct edges and color, Völker has created a highly evocative interpretation of Sting's poetic words. He puts them together in a variety of ways and combinations to create a range of impressive and color-intense images that visualize the pain.
How does one explain pain?
Originally destined for Malo's bedroom walls, these bright images have become a picture book of intense emotions transforming Sting's words into a captivating children's book. »There's a Little Black Spot on the Sun Today« deals with the abstract subject of pain in a remarkable way, exploring all it's facets.
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"Ebenso minimalistische wie faszinierende Bilder"
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"Ein wunderschönes, vieltöniges Kinderbuch"
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Ever thought of using braids in magic? When it comes to binding, most of us only consider knots. But braids can be used for the same purpose. The same way you can bind power, beads and other things in a knot, you can weave it into a braid.
One example of a power braid is that where you'd tie 9 knots to a rhyme, you can braid 9 strands, and maybe add 9 beads with even intervals. Just in case you'd like to have those points to refer to. One positive thing about using braids is that a braid is something you can wear in your hair, without having to cut it off afterwards. They also attract less attention, if you prefer not to be public about what you do. If you're not familiar with braiding, here are a couple of examples of techniques.
3 strands
5 strands
You can use the same technique for any odd number of strands (7, 9, 11, 13, 15 and so on).
10 strands/5 loops
You can use the same technique for any odd number of loops (7, 9, 11, 13, 15 and so on), but it gets harder after 9 since you only have ten fingers.
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You have prepared a Word Document it might be anything a proposal, quotation, or any writeup for your company and sent it to your seniors for review. They review it and send the updated one to you but now you want to findout the changes or modification they have made OR you are running a Software development company and Business Analyists keep updating documents and you need to find the changes or modification they have made.
Every person who use word documents face such situation when he/she want to compare two documents to check the changes, deletion or modification made. There are many tools available on internet to do the comparision but Micorsoft Word 2007 provides a "compare" feature which will allow the users to compare the two documents and check the modifications.
Following are the steps to compare two documents using MS Word 2007
1) Open MS Word 2007 and go to "Review" Tab >> Click on "Compare" >> "Compare…" (Compare two version of a document)
2) A window asking "Original document" and "Revised Document" (like below)
Browse the Orignal File and Modified file in respective Text boxes and Press "OK"
3) Microsoft Word will show something like
Following windows will be shown
- Revisions Window: This will show total number of revisions made (including font, alginment, header footer etc.
- Compared Document: This window will show compared document which will include the changes (dependind upon changes) in different color.
- Original Document: It will preview the document you have written or prepared
- Revised Document: This will show the modified or revised document.


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National Day is here! And other than looking forward to an extended weekend, we teens can also expect to hear this year's National Day theme song played again and again over the airwaves.
There is just one problem – the song itself.
So what exactly does an NDP song need in order to score with us youth?
Three things: Fast-paced, catchy music, meaningful lyrics, and how much it touches our hearts.
A good example of such a song is Reach Out For The Skies, the 2005 theme song sung by Taufik Batisah and Rui En, the year I watched the NDP Preview live.
As the song was performed, the sea of students and other spectators was swaying so enthusiastically, I thought they were ready to jump out of their seats and do a song and dance number themselves.
The words to the song were simple, yet conveyed a strong message to Singaporeans to do the best they can and make their nation proud.
Categorised in The Straits Times.

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History of Rapa Nui
Your location: Welcome! (Main page) / Culture, history / History of Rapa Nui
Was the first highest rank leader of Easter Island, he is believed to have brought his people on 2 boats more than 1.000 (perhaps even 1.700) years ago to the island.
Western literature refers to Hotu Matu'a as to "Rapa Nui's first king", although it is known that there were no real kings, but rather tribal rulers in Polynesia, we continue to use this term. Hotu Matu'a was considered the "Ariki Mau" by the locals, this meaning sort of a "major leader" or "highest ruler".
The settlement of the island
With certainly we can affirm that Easter Island has been inhabited for over 1.200 years. But, specialists still debate on when the first settlers lead by the legendary Hotu Matu'a arrived.
Specialists consider that the island was colonized sometime between 300 BC and 800 BC. Pollen analysis, DNA analysis and also the studies of local legends point out to various periods between this interval. Of course, some people might have arrived later and others earlier, but it is generally accepted by the great public that the island was uninhabited before 300 BC, despite the fact that there is scientific evidence that Easter Island was inhabited before Hotu Matu'a's arrival.
According to the legends, the Ariki Mau, Hotu Matu'a arrived from an island or group of island called Hiva. Linguistic analysis of the Rapa Nui language suggests that the place of origin was the Marquesas Islands.
Legends say that a person called Hau-Maka (Haumaka) had a dream in which his spirit travelled to an island located far away in order to look for new land for the ruler Hotu Matu'a.
Hau-Maka's dream trip took him to the Mata Ki Te Rangi, meaning "Eyes that look to the Sky", an island located in the center of the Earth. This piece of land was called "Te Pito 'o the Kainga", meaning "center of the Earth".
After Hau-Maka woke up, he told about his dream to Motu Matu'a, the supreme leader who ordered 7 men to travel to the island. So they did and they return to Hiva with the news that indeed, there is new land far away. Following this discovery, Hotu Matu'a traveled with 2 boats with settlers and colonized what we call today "Easter Island".
Several hundreds of years ago a bloody conflict had broken out on Easter Island. This is attributed to a variety of factors: remoteness, overpopulation, deforestation, tribal rivalry.
Easter Island is one of the most isolated islands
in the World. Even today, if you fly with a modern airplane from Santiago,
Chile, it takes 5-6 hours to get there. Imagine how difficult it was about
1.500 years ago!
It is believed that this island was formed by ancient volcanic eruptions.
Roggeveen, the Dutch discoverer of the island had estimated a number of 2.000 - 3.000 inhabitants in 1722. But specialists analyzed the bones, the legends and have come to the conclusion that around the 1500s and the 1700s there could have been as many as 10.000 - 15.000 people living on the island.
Overpopulation could have been the primary reason why the locals started fighting each other. This is believed to have lead to the splitting of the population into several tribes, families. Some think there were 2 tribes fighting, others believe there were multiple families.
During the fights, many moai statues and ahu platforms were destroyed, magnificent statues pulled down. Perhaps it was a revenge against the god(s)? Or just because of anger at the constructors? Perhaps the towards the ancestors who had cut down so many trees in order to move the statues?
The tribal wars have even lead to cannibalism.
During Roggeveen's visit it was noticeable that life on the island has degenerated due to deforestation and the depletion of the island's natural resources.
Today, Easter Island has very few trees, this is due to the fact that the locals had used up all wood for firewood, boat and house construction, but certainly have irresponsibly cut down large amounts of trees for building tools to move and put the moai into place.
Once there were forests of palm trees on Rapa Nui, now the only palm trees that exist were planted. So are all other trees which were brought here from other islands and the Americas.
The disappearing of forests has coincided with the conflict on the island. There was not enough wood to make fishing boats, therefore the islands could forget about going out for fishing and also about leaving the island! The disappearance of wood has also led to the decrease of the number of bids, which could not construct nests anymore. The locals found themselves stuck for good on what they believed to be the "Center of Earth".
The discovery of Easter Island
On Sunday, April 5th, 1722, the first Europeans arrived to the island called by locals "Te Pito 'o Te Henua".
Because it was discovered on Easter, it was named "Easter Island".
The discoverer was Jacob Roggeveen, a Dutch captain.
The name we hear so often, "Rapa Nui" is a newer one, given to the island by Polynesians in the mid 1800.
The oldest name known for this island is "Te Pito 'o Te Henua".
Over 800 statues are today on the island, but when Roggeveen discovered Easter Island, these were in pretty good shape, many in place. Afterwards many have fallen. It is generally believed that there were revolts, conflicts and the islanders pulled them down. There even are theories that point out to the possibility of tsunami tidal waves, which could have demolished moai statues, for example it is strongly suggested that the site of Ahu Tongariki was destroyed by such a force coming from the ocean.
Recovery from the conflicts, colonization and more tragedy
Following the drastic decrease of population induced by the tribal violence and famine, Rapa Nui had recovered only by the mid 1800s, when about 4.000 people lived there. But in the 1800s and the 1900s, more and more Europeans and South Americans arrived to Easter Island, which had become part of Chile in 1888.
Tragically many Rapa Nui people were forcefully deported to Peru and Chile, many others died of diseases brought in by the white man.
All these have almost lead to the extermination of the whole population. In 1877 only 111 Rapa Nui people existed on the island.
Later, the island's population took a positive turn and many Polynesians, Amerindians and white men from Chile and Peru came to settle here.
Today tourism, fishing, some agriculture account for the main economic resources of the island. In fact, tourism which so far helped the island may be its biggest threat as more and more people flock to this tiny triangular land on a weekly basis.


North east pet owners urged to record cat activity
Cat owners are being asked to record what their pets catch in terms of small animals. Picture: Complimentary
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PET owners are being urged to record precisely what their cats drag in as part of a pioneering project to record the species of mammals spread across the north east of Scotland.
The bizarre survey has been launched to help in the creation of a Mammal Atlas for Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Moray and the Cairngorms National Park.
Cat owners across the area are being asked to record the various animals their beloved felines bring in through the cat flap. And the survey organisers are even planning to host two "Look What the Cat Brought In" events to help moggy owners to identify the various mammals.which have fallen prey to their pets.
A spokeswoman for Aberdeenshire Council explained: "The North East Scotland Biological Records Centre (NESBReC) is compiling the Mammal Atlas for 2015 but is appealing for help from local walkers, pet owners and animal lovers.
"Small mammals are particularly under recorded and taking a note of what the cat catches and takes home is a very useful way of compiling the data."
She added: "A survey by the Mammal Society in 2001 found that the average household cat can catch up to 40 creatures a year. Mice tend to be the most popular mammal prey, followed by voles and shrews. Larger mammals, such as rabbits,weasels, stoats and squirrels were also recorded. Cats can roam up to over half a mile away each night and have a home range of 28 hectares (70 acres).
"Records of the animals that cats have caught could be the only way for NESBReC to get information on mammals in certain areas."
Councillor Isobel Davidson, the chair of Aberdeenshire Council's Education, Learning and Leisure Committee, said:"The Mammal Atlas is an important project for the north-east of Scotland and I am glad to see NESBReC coming up with interesting and engaging ways for people to get involved.
"It might be unpleasant when the cat brings an animal into the house, but now at least it can be a useful indicator of the mammals living in your area."
Glenn Roberts, the NESBReC manager, said: "We really welcome everyone in the North east of Scotland to get involved in the creation of a Mammal Atlas. The most common species are often overlooked, and even if you have never looked at mammals before, it is easy to get involved in recording wildlife and photos are always welcomed."
Pet owners are being asked to record what species their cat dragged in, and where and when they saw it.
The spokeswoman added: "Pictures can be sent to NESBReC even if you are not sure what the mammal is."
NESBReC is a partnership between Aberdeenshire Council, Aberdeen City Council, Scottish Natural Heritage, the University of Aberdeen, the RSPB and Forestry Commission Scotland.
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Career Success in 12 Easy Steps: A Journal is available to purchase at _URL_
Based on lessons learned throughout my worklife as an educator, a communicator, and a small business owner, I have identified 12 steps to success. While the book Career Success in 12 Easy Steps: A Journal focuses on using these 12 steps to achieve career success, you can use these steps to achieve any dream. The 12 Easy Steps are:
Step 1 Wake Up to Your Dreams
Step 2 Build on Your Successes
Step 3 Own Your Competencies
Step 4 Know What Emanates from You
Step 5 Discover What is Relevant for You and Do It
Step 6 Draw from the Breadth and Depth of Your Experiences
Step 7 Engage, Involve, Manage, Lead, and Guide
Step 8 Demystify and Simplify the Complex
Step 9 Discard Anxiety and Embrace Confidence
Step 10 Keep Your Reservoir Full
To see a presentation related to Step 10, take a look at this:
Step 11 Bestow Unto Others
Step 12 And Also Receive
To schedule a keynote address, seminar, or other type of presentation, please contact _EMAIL_. For more information about Judy Shenouda and Shenouda Associates Inc., visit the easescommunication website.

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#73 Ignacio Nicknamed Nacho
Written by Food Non-Fiction October 20, 2020
This is the incredible true story behind the cheesy, crunchy dish that everyone loves - Nachos! This story of nachos was uncovered by children's book author, Sandra Nickel, who wrote the illustrated children's book titled "Nacho's Nachos The Story Behind the World's Favorite Snack".
Sandra found descendants of three key people involved in the creation of nachos and heard the nachos origin story directly from them. She corresponded with 1) Luis Ignacio Anaya (the grandson of the person who invented nachos), 2) Patricia Finan de los Santos (the granddaughter of the customer that nachos were first created for), and Rodolfo de los Santos Jr. (the son of the person who owned the restaurant where nachos were invented).
The story of nachos goes like this…In 1940, four women from Eagle Pass, Texas went to Piedras Negras, Coahuila to eat at the Victory Club. At least one of these women, Mamie Finan was a regular there. They asked Ignacio Anaya for a new snack. Always wanting to keep guests happy, Ignacio agreed even though he had no idea what to make. When he spotted a bowl of totopos (fried pieces of corn tortilla) he had the idea to add cheese and jalapeno strips on them. He popped this into the oven to melt the cheese. Years later when he reflected back on his inspiration for the dish he noted that his foster mother had often made him quesadillas.
Upon trying the delicious new snack that Ignacio brought out, Mamie asked him what the snack was called. Ignacio simply named the snack after himself, replying that it was called "Nacho's Special". As it turns out, "Nacho" is a common nickname for the name "Ignacio"!
While there is some confusion around whether Ignacio originally named the dish in English (Nacho's Special) or in Spanish (Nachos Especiales), Sandra has found evidence that points to the dish originally being named in English. This makes sense because the dish was made for an Mamie Finan who was an American. In an old ad written by Nacho himself, the ad referred to nachos as "Nacho's Special".
The Victory Club where nachos were born was closed down in 1961, and Nacho went on to open his own restaurant. His former employer, Rodolfo de los Santos, gave him kitchen equipment to thank him for his time at the Victory Club. Nacho passed away on November 9, 1974 at the age of 79. He is remembered as a generous family man.
Special Thanks to Our Interviewee:
Sandra Nickel - author of Nacho's Nachos The Story Behind the World's Favorite Snack


Subject: CVS commit: basesrc/etc
To: None <>
From: Luke Mewburn <>
List: source-changes
Date: 03/21/2002 14:21:00
Module Name: basesrc
Committed By: lukem
Date: Thu Mar 21 12:21:00 UTC 2002
Modified Files:
 basesrc/etc: rc.subr
Log Message:
- Add run_rc_command() control variable $command_interpreter
 If set, the first line of $command is read, the leading #! is
 removed, whitespace is normalised, the first word is checked
 against $command_interpreter, and the result is used as the
 string to match in the ps(1) output.
 This code isn't infallable, but works for common cases such as
 #! /usr/pkg/bin/perl -w
 This helps solve the problem described in [bin/15563], and by
 Ed Ravin on tech-userlevel.
- Move the common elements of check_process() and check_pidfile() into
 _find_processes(), and call appropriately.
To generate a diff of this commit:
cvs rdiff -r1.44 -r1.45 basesrc/etc/rc.subr
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Going Digital is Foregone Conclusion yet Businesses are not Ready, Lack Skills and Infrastructure to Compete Digitally
London, UK – 20 May, 2015 – A study released today has found over half (57%) of business leaders do not understand the Digital Economy, highlighting that organisations are not yet fully prepared to deliver the digital experiences and access buyers desire and require.
The study by OnePoll, commissioned by Ness Digital Engineering, a leading provider of software product engineering services, asked 1,000 business leaders in the UK, from a mix of industries, how they feel about the Digital Economy and their company's role in it.
Companies are aware that the status quo is hazardous and there is an innovation gap to bridge. 42% said a lack of innovation at their companies would harm the company's future prospects, and 42% expect to increase spending on Research & Development (R&D). In terms of leadership, there is a majority view (57%) that business executives in their companies should lead digital transformations, rather than IT. This aligns with a broader industry trend that puts pressure on technologists to find innovative ways to use technology to grow the business, rather than solely focusing on basic IT system maintenance and cost reduction.
The study identifies that lack of in-house skills and suitable technology infrastructure are the biggest factors holding enterprises back from competing in the Digital Economy. Nearly half (46%) said they do not have the skills or expertise to drive digital transformation projects in terms of developing, deploying, managing and supporting the technology. They are short on expertise in areas including e-commerce (cited by 40%), e-business (44%) and supporting digital infrastructures such as cloud and mobile (48%). The ability to execute change is a key obstacle, with 42% saying they do not have the infrastructure to develop and roll out digital products fast enough.
Doug Mow, senior vice president of corporate strategy and chief marketing officer at Ness Digital Engineering said, "The growth of the Digital Economy is a major transformative force in the market where digital native companies are disrupting the business models of traditional companies to steal market share. In response, incumbent businesses must modernise their user experiences, products, and systems to remain competitive. This includes engaging customers and partners via electronic commerce mechanisms, modern form factors such as mobile, and with real-time, personalised insight."
To close the gap between the digital needs of the business and internal capabilities, many companies are engaging external technology partners. 42% of those surveyed outsource technical engineering services. Their top priority for engaging with a partner is the partner's ability to deliver both on time and on-budget (cited by 39% of respondents). This can be a challenge in practical terms, however, if the company needs to hire one partner for front-end user experience design and development, and another for back-end product engineering and data analytics. Often, the two pieces are not well-coordinated, which leads to time and cost overruns throughout the life of the products and services. This synchronisation becomes increasingly critical in today's fast-paced and innovative markets.
Mow commented, "The Digital Economy is the new, post-recession normal, and digital transformation is the route to participation. No industries are immune to technology's impact. The scale of transformation will take most incumbent businesses out of their enterprise IT comfort zones, so it is paramount they seek the right levels and quality of software engineering support from whichever resources they choose to engage – internal or external."
As a partner to many organisations who are successfully capitalising on the Digital Economy, Ness Digital Engineering helps clients leverage next-generation software approaches and modernise current software solutions. The company offers a uniquely-integrated combination of user experience design and rigorous product engineering and data analytics services. Governed by the Ness Connected Framework, this ensures complete continuity between product vision and execution – from front-end design to back-end development – throughout the software development lifecycle.
About Ness Digital Engineering
Ness Digital Engineering is a premier provider of outsourced engineering services. Ness Digital Engineering helps organisations compete and grow in today's digital economy by providing deep expertise in products and platforms, data and analytics, and experience engineering. With access to world-class software engineering resources, Ness Digital Engineering's clients create advanced, new products and services, enter new markets, win new customers, and streamline operations to radically reduce costs. Ness Digital Engineering delivers consumer-grade experiences with commercial-grade quality and stability through its global delivery model that offers the flexibility and efficiencies of on-site, on-shore, near-shore and off-shore sourcing, leveraging sophisticated distributed Agile techniques. Visit _URL_ for more information.
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What is the XPS Viewer?
An XPS document is any file that is saved in the XML Paper Specification, or.xps, file format. You can create XPS documents (.xps files) by using any program that you can print from in Windows; however, you can only view XPS documents by using an XPS Viewer, such as the one included in this version of Windows.
When you click an XPS document, it opens automatically in the XPS Viewer. There are several options for viewing and managing XPS documents in the XPS Viewer, including:
Saving a copy of an XPS document to your computer
Searching the document for a word or phrase
Zooming in or out to make text and pictures easier to read
Digitally signing the XPS document
Determining who can access the document and for how long by applying document permissions
For more information about the XPS document format, see XPS documents: frequently asked questions. For more information about the XPS Viewer, see Using the XPS Viewer.


2, D2> is false, let C
+// denote the same type, if any, as common_type_t<D1, D2>.
+void test_bullet_three_one() {
+ // Test that the user provided specialization of common_type is used after
+ // decaying T1.
+ {
+ using T1 = S<int> const;
+ using T2 = int;
+ test_bullet_three_one_imp<T1, T2, S<int> >();
+ }
+ // Test a user provided specialization that does not provide a typedef.
+ {
+ using T1 = ::S<long> const;
+ using T2 = long;
+ static_assert(no_common_type<T1, T2>::value, "");
+ static_assert(no_common_type<T2, T1>::value, "");
+ }
+ // Test that the ternary operator is not applied when the types are the
+ // same.
+ {
+ using T1 = const void;
+ using Expect = void;
+ static_assert(std::is_same<CommonType<T1, T1>, Expect>::value, "");
+ static_assert(std::is_same<CommonType<T1, T1>, CommonType<T1>>::value, "");
+ }
+ {
+ using T1 = int const[];
+ using Expect = int const*;
+ static_assert(std::is_same<CommonType<T1, T1>, Expect>::value, "");
+ static_assert(std::is_same<CommonType<T1, T1>, CommonType<T1>>::value, "");
+ }
+}
+
+// (3.3)
+// -- If sizeof...(T) is two, let the first and second types constituting T be
+// denoted by T1 and T2, respectively, and let D1 and D2 denote the same types
+// as decay_t<T1> and decay_t<T2>, respectively.
+// (3.3.1)
+// -- If [...]
+// (3.3.2)
+// -- Otherwise, let C denote the same type, if any, as
+// decay_t<decltype(false ? declval<D1>() : declval<D2>())>
+void test_bullet_three_two() {
+ {
+ using T1 = int const*;
+ using T2 = int*;
+ using Expect = TernaryOp<T1, T2>;
+ static_assert(std::is_same<CommonType<T1, T2>, Expect>::value, "");
+ static_assert(std::is_same<CommonType<T2, T1>, Expect>::value, "");
+ }
+ // Test that there is no ::type member when the ternary op is ill-formed
+ {
+ using T1 = int;
+ using T2 = void;
+ static_assert(no_common_type<T1, T2>::value, "");
+ static_assert(no_common_type<T2, T1>::value, "");
+ }
+ {
+ using T1 = int;
+ using T2 = X<int>;
+ static_assert(no_common_type<T1, T2>::value, "");
+ static_assert(no_common_type<T2, T1>::value, "");
+ }
+ // Test that the ternary operator is not applied when the types are the
+ // same.
+ {
+ using T1 = void;
+ using Expect = void;
+ static_assert(std::is_same<CommonType<T1, T1>, Expect>::value, "");
+ static_assert(std::is_same<CommonType<T1, T1>, CommonType<T1>>::value, "");
+ }
+}
+
+// (3.4)
+// -- If sizeof...(T) is greater than two, let T1, T2, and R, respectively,
+// denote the first, second, and (pack of) remaining types constituting T.
+// Let C denote the same type, if any, as common_type_t<T1, T2>. If there is
+// such a type C, the member typedef-name type shall denote the
+// same type, if any, as common_type_t<C, R...>. Otherwise, there shall be
+// no member type.
+void test_bullet_four() {
+ { // test that there is no ::type member
+ static_assert(no_common_type<int, E>::value, "");
+ static_assert(no_common_type<int, int, E>::value, "");
+ static_assert(no_common_type<int, int, E, int>::value, "");
+ static_assert(no_common_type<int, int, int, E>::value, "");
+ }
+}
+
+
+// The example code specified in Note B for common_type
+namespace note_b_example {
+
+using PF1 = bool (&)();
+using PF2 = short (*)(long);
+
+struct S {
+ operator PF2() const;
+ double operator()(char, int&);
+ void fn(long) const;
+ char data;
+};
+
+using PMF = void (S::*)(long) const;
+using PMD = char S::*;
+
+using std::is_same;
+using std::result_of;
+using std::unique_ptr;
+
+static_assert(is_same<typename result_of<S(int)>::type, short>::value, "Error!");
+static_assert(is_same<typename result_of<S&(unsigned char, int&)>::type, double>::value, "Error!");
+static_assert(is_same<typename result_of<PF1()>::type, bool>::value, "Error!");
+static_assert(is_same<typename result_of<PMF(unique_ptr<S>, int)>::type, void>::value, "Error!");
+static_assert(is_same<typename result_of<PMD(S)>::type, char&&>::value, "Error!");
+static_assert(is_same<typename result_of<PMD(const S*)>::type, const char&>::value, "Error!");
+
+} // namespace note_b_example
 #endif // TEST_STD_VER >= 11

 int main()
@@ -98,17 +273,15 @@ int main()
 static_assert((std::is_same<std::common_type<volatile void, void>::type, void>::value), "");
 static_assert((std::is_same<std::common_type<const void, const void>::type, void>::value), "");

-#if TEST_STD_VER >= 11
- static_assert((no_common_type<void, int>::value), "");
- static_assert((no_common_type<int, void>::value), "");
- static_assert((no_common_type<int, E>::value), "");
- static_assert((no_common_type<int, int, E>::value), "");
- static_assert((no_common_type<int, int, E, int>::value), "");
- static_assert((no_common_type<int, int, int, E>::value), "");
- static_assert((no_common_type<int, X<int> >::value), "");
-#endif // TEST_STD_VER >= 11
-
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The present project propose a deterministic model for the replication of the bacterial chromosome based on the work by Mahaffy & Zyskind (1989). The main aim of this project is to examine how external factors influence on the stability of the model. In order to do this, we examine how the production of DnaA and the doubling rate of the cell mass, affects the models stability. This is done in an analytical analysis of the model near equilibrium, and further by a mumerical analysis of output values near equilibrium. Furthermore we propose and discuss extensions of the model. These extensions include modelling of RIDA, datA, Sequestration of the dnaA-gene by SeqA and remodelling of oriC to contain multiple DnaA-boxes. We conclude that there is a possibility for the existence of a transcritical bifucation, which resolves in a shift of stability.


Apama 10.3 | Apama Documentation | Using Apama with Software AG Designer | Using Query Designer | Creating queries in Query Designer | Adding query parameters

Adding query parameters
A query can specify one or more parameters. Parameters enable a query definition to function as a template for multiple query instances. A query that defines parameters is referred to as a parameterized query. An instance of a parameterized query is referred to as a parameterization.
A parameterized query offers the following benefits:
*Patterns of interest may be customized from a single generic query. This can significantly reduce the amount of code that needs to be written and maintained.
*Parameterizations exist only at runtime. There is no need to maintain a file for each instance.
*Parameters can be used throughout the query in which they are defined. For example, you can use them in the definition of inputs, in find actions, and in user-defined actions. Values do not need to be hardcoded.
You can add zero, one, or more parameters to a query.
For more information about how the use of parameters affect queries, see Query lifetime.
* To add a parameter to a query
1. In the Query Designer Parameters pane, click the plus sign to add a new parameter.
2. In the Parameters pane, in the Name field, enter an identifier for the parameter.
An identifier can include lowercase a-z, uppercase A-Z, digits, dollar sign, and underscore. An identifier cannot start with a digit and cannot include any other special characters.
3. Select the type of the parameter. A drop down in the Parameters pane provides the list of valid types applicable.
Query Designer displays the new parameter in a row in the Parameters pane. To modify the parameter, select it and then click the field to edit in the Parameters pane. To remove the parameter, select it and then click the Delete icon . Also, the new parameter is immediately added to the source code in the parameters section of the query definition. If you modify the parameter definition in the Source tab this is reflected in the Parameters pane in the Design tab.
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Discovery of retrograde and inverted themes for indexing musical scores
This paper describes extensions to a musical score indexing program that enable it to discover sequences of notes that appear in retrograde and/or inverted form. The program was tested over a set of 50 orchestral movements by several composers of the Baroque, Classical, and Romantic periods. The retrograde and inversion discovery algorithm added an average of 3.76 patterns per movement to the index, increasing the number of notes in the index by 6.5%, and the number of entries by 8.2%. Among the patterns added to the index were variations of 3 themes in retrograde, 5 themes in inversion, and 3 themes in retrograde inversion.
Indexing, Music information retrieval, Theme discovery
Ren, Xiaona, Lloyd A. Smith, and Richard A. Medina. "Discovery of retrograde and inverted themes for indexing musical scores." In Proceedings of the 2004 Joint ACM/IEEE Conference on Digital Libraries, 2004., pp. 252-253. IEEE, 2004.
Proceedings of the ACM IEEE International Conference on Digital Libraries, JCDL 2004


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Cultivation of Ginseng
Wild-simulated ginseng presents the best opportunity to successfully cultivate and market ginseng for profit.
Ginseng has fairly stringent environmental requirements. It requires at least 70 percent shade. The soil must have enough base nutrients (15-20 percent base saturation) to meet its needs, but not so much that the soil pH exceeds 6 (liming is out of the question unless pH is too low). The soil must be moist, but well-drained. To achieve this, the organic matter content has to be pretty high. Heavy clays and very sandy soils are poor for ginseng. Ginseng does not compete will with other plants, so vegetation control is necessary.
Ginseng grows best in small patches, not rows or giant beds. So plantings should be dispersed throughout your woodlot.


Sunday, February 28, 2010
Lock DISK DRIVES without any software - Tip Tech Tricks
We don't usually prefer to lock our drives, but sometimes it becomes nesscary. So here is trick to lock drives without any software, For this you have to do some changes in registry editor.
Please don't try this tweak with your root drive (usually C:\ is the root drive) since root drives are not intended to be locked because they are mandatory for the system and application programs.
1). Click on Start and Run and then type Regedit to open Registry editor window.
2). In registry editor window Browse
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\ CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
3). Create a new DWORD value name it NoViewOnDrive and set its value as 2^(Alpha Number of Drive Letter-1) where Alpha number are simple counting of alphabets from A to Z as 1 – 26
For example: to lock C:\, Alpha number of C is 3 so 2^ (3-1) = 4 (decimal value)
A: 1
C: 4
D: 8
E: 16
F: 32
G: 64
H: 128
4). To lock more drives, calculate the value of each drive and then set sum of those numbers as value
5). To unlock your drive just delete the key from the registry.
6). Press F5 to refresh.
Its done.
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Crate rake[][src]
RAKE.rs
The library provides a multilingual implementation of Rapid Automatic Keyword Extraction (RAKE) algorithm for Rust.
How to Use
 - Add rake to the dependencies of your project's Cargo.toml:
[dependencies]
rake = "0.1"
If you're using Rust 2015, then you'll also need to add it to your crate root:
extern crate rake;
Example
// Import modules
use rake::*;
// Create a new instance of 'Rake' struct
let text = "a long text";
let stop_words_list_path = "tests/SmartStoplist.txt";
let sw = StopWords::from_file(stop_words_list_path).unwrap();
let r = Rake::new(sw);
let keywords = r.run(text);
// Iterate over keywords
keywords.iter().for_each(
 |&KeywordScore {
 ref keyword,
 ref score,
 }| println!("{}: {}", keyword, score),
);
Structs
KeywordScore
Represents a keyword score
Rake
Represents an instance of Rake type
StopWords
Represents a set of stop words
Traits
KeywordSort
An interface to sort a vector of keywords by score


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For systems engineering, use System Composer™ to model architectures and component behaviors that represent and simulate your system. The workflow in System Composer involves capturing stakeholder needs into system-level requirements and then using them to drive your architectural design through behavior models. With System Composer, you can:
Compose an architecture model with components, ports, and connectors.
Extend the modeling language to capture metadata and style the architectural elements using stereotypes.
Define data, physical, or client-server interfaces on ports and use connectors to describe component interaction.
Capture interface information in data dictionaries that can be shared with the behavior models.
Generate architecture views by using filters based on elements or property values.
Represent your system in a sequence diagram to describe system behavior as a sequence of interactions.
Establish directed relationships between functional, logical, and physical architectures using allocations.
Perform analyses and trade studies to optimize your architectural design.
By adding Requirements Toolbox™, you can define functional and design requirements and link them to System Composer components and ports. Use Requirements Toolbox together with Simulink® Test™ to automatically verify requirements by creating links to test cases. Simulink, Stateflow®, and Simscape™ can also describe component behaviors in an architecture model.
With all of these tools, you can create and manage the requirements and functional, logical, and physical architectures throughout the lifecycle of your program.
Products for Systems Engineering
Model-Based Systems Engineering
- Compose and Analyze Systems Using Architecture Models (System Composer)
Define architectures, add metadata, perform analyses, view component dependencies, and implement behaviors.
- Modeling System Architecture of Small UAV (System Composer)
Set up and refine the architecture of a small unmanned aerial vehicle.
- Describe System Behavior Using Sequence Diagrams (System Composer)
Learn about and interact with sequence diagrams in System Composer.
- System Composer Report Generation for System Architectures (System Composer)
Full report generator script for architectures.
System Architecture Modeling
- Compose Architectures Visually (System Composer)
Create architecture models using built-in model element types, such as components, ports, and connections.
- Define Port Interfaces Between Components (System Composer)
Learn about port interfaces that define the connections between components.
- Define Profiles and Stereotypes (System Composer)
Define specialized model element types based on components, ports, and connectors.
Requirements and Tests
- Allocate and Trace Requirements from Design to Verification (System Composer)
Link, trace, manage, verify, and validate requirements.
- Visualize Links with Traceability Diagrams (Requirements Toolbox)
Visualize the traceability structure of requirements and other Model-Based Design items with traceability diagrams.
- Analyze Formal Requirements of an Electric Vehicle Charger Locking Mechanism (Requirements Toolbox)
Use a Requirements Table block and Simulink Design Verifier™ to construct, analyze, and update formal requirements of an electric vehicle charging station locking mechanism.
- Track Requirement Links with a Traceability Matrix (Requirements Toolbox)
Track and manage links and change issues with the Traceability Matrix.
- Review Requirements Verification Status (Requirements Toolbox)
Use the requirements verification status to check test and analysis results linked to your requirements.
- Implement Component Behavior Using Simulink (System Composer)
Associate components with behavior models in Simulink.
- Implement Component Behavior Using Simscape (System Composer)
Associate components with physical behavior in Simscape.
- Implement Component Behavior Using Stateflow Charts (System Composer)
Associate components with state machine behavior in Stateflow.
Analysis, Trade Studies, and Views
- Analyze Architecture (System Composer)
Perform static analysis on a System Composer architecture to evaluate characteristics of the system.
- Simple Roll-Up Analysis Using Robot System with Properties (System Composer)
Perform a simple roll-up analysis for a robot using System Composer analysis tools.
- Modeling System Architecture of Keyless Entry System (System Composer)
Use a keyless entry system for a vehicle to create architecture views for different stakeholder concerns.
- Calculate Endurance Using Quadcopter Architectural Design (System Composer)
Design quadcopter by calculating endurance using System Composer analysis.


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The id of the div on your page in which you want seats.io to render the event manager.
Either pass in
container, but not both.
The parent Element in which the event manager gets rendered.
Either pass in
divId, but not both.
The secret key of a workspace
Never expose this secret key on a public web page! Only use the event manager behind a login wall.
secretKey: 'my secret key'
The key of the event (or the season) for which you want to render the event manager.
See Modes for the list of possible modes and their purpose.
Currently supported languages are:
The messages parameter allows you to change all kinds of texts that are displayed on the chart: section labels, tooltip texts, static text objects ... you name it. Just pass in an object with the original texts as keys, and the translations as values. For a more detailed explanation, check this page.
Allows to toggle on or off some features of the cursor tooltip, displayed when hovering objects when using pointing devices like a mouse, or when tapping on an object on touch devices.
true): show the orderId in the tooltip if present.
false): show the technical label, if one of the label components was overridden via the Displayed Label field in Designer.
A function whose result will be displayed as extra information on the cursor tooltip. See _URL_ for more info.
Whether to show the full screen button or not. Defaults to true.
Pass in extra configuration to callbacks that get executed within the seats.io iFrame.
Whether to adapt to the container div width, or to its width and height.
Type: function(object, defaultColor, extraConfig)
Default: depends on the event manager mode (e.g. in
manageChannels mode, a seat gets the color of its assigned channel)
A function that determines the object color.
Allows you to change the defaults of the view settings menu (the eye icon) in Event Manager. This menu allows users to toggle visibility of seat labels, row labels and (in select and static mode) to use channel colors instead of category colors.
By default, these options are not enabled, but with
viewSettingsDefaults you can change that.
showSeatLabels(boolean): show seat and other object labels by default or not
showRowLabels(boolean): show row labels by default or not
useChannelColors(boolean): use channel colors (true) or category colors (false). Only available in select and static modes.


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You are here: Frequent Tasks > Scenario Execution > Holding a Scenario
Holding a Scenario
Holding a scenario means to temporarily prevent your GNSS receiver from continuing to move along its scenario trajectory (i.e., halting the trajectory), while the simulation continues to run otherwise (time continues to elapse). This can be done manually, by pressing the [.] / hold key, or by using the SCPI command SCENario:CONTrol, see SOURce:SCENario:CONTrol.
The display will show the HOLD icon in the upper right corner.
Note: Holding a scenario is not the same as arming a scenario (see Scenario Start Variations).
A typical use case for holding a scenario would be to simulate a red traffic light.


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The pharmacokinetic advantages of isolated limb perfusion with melphalan for malignant melanoma.
Scott RN., Kerr DJ., Blackie R., Hughes J., Burnside G., MacKie RM., Byrne DS., McKay AJ.
We describe melphalan pharmacokinetics in 26 patients treated by isolated limb perfusion (ILP). Group A (n = 11) were treated with a bolus of melphalan (1.5 mg kg-1), and in a phase I study the dose was increased to 1.75 mg kg-1. The higher dose was given as a bolus to Group B (n = 9), and by divided dose to Group C (n = 6). Using high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) the concentrations of melphalan in the arterial and venous perfusate (during ILP) and in the systemic circulation (during and after ILP) were measured. Areas under the concentration time curves for perfusate (AUCa, AUCv) and systemic (AUCs) data were calculated. In all three groups the peak concentrations of melphalan were much higher in the perfusate than in the systemic circulation. The pharmacokinetic advantages of ILP can be quantified by the ratio of AUCa/AUCs, median value 37.8 (2.1-131). AUCa and AUCv were both significantly greater in Group B than in Group A (P values less than 0.01, Mann-Whitney). In Groups B and C acceptable 'toxic' reactions occurred but were not simply related to melphalan levels. Our phase I study has allowed us to increase the dose of melphalan to 1.75 mg kg-1, but we found no pharmacokinetic advantage from divided dose administration.


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The Roaring River is a right tributary of the Swan River in Manitoba, Canada. Source: Wikipedia
Maximum discharge on the river today is recorded at the Roaring River Near Roaring River with a streamflow rate of 367 cfs. However, the deepest point on the river is located at the Roaring River Near Hilham reporting a gauge stage of 11.33 ft. This river is monitored from 2 different streamgauging stations along the Roaring River, the first of which is perched at an elevation of 965 ft, the Roaring River Near Roaring River .


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Effects of microstructure on crack tip fields and fracture toughness in PC/ABS polymer blends
Numerical simulations are performed in order to gain a better understanding of the effects of various microstructural features and toughening mechanisms in amorphous PC/ABS polymer blends. Crack tip loading under global small-scale yielding conditions is considered with the blend microstructure explicitly resolved in the near-tip process zone. Constitutive models are employed which account for large visco-plastic deformations, the characteristic softeningrehardening behavior of glassy polymers, as well as the effect of plastic dilatancy in the ABS phase due to rubber particle cavitation. The influence of blend composition and morphology on the local stress distribution and the development of the plastic zone at a stationary crack tip are analyzed. Furthermore, crack propagation and the evolution of fracture toughness are studied using different cohesive surface models for failure in the different phases of the blend microstructure.


Wayne Manor
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Wayne Manor
Wayne Manor as it appears in Batman and the Outsiders vol. 2, #13 (Jan. 2009)
Art by Fernando Dagnino
Notable characters Bruce Wayne
Thomas Wayne
Martha Wayne
Alfred Pennyworth
Dick Grayson
Barbara Gordon
Jason Todd
Timothy Drake
Stephanie Brown
Damian Wayne
Publisher DC Comics
Haly's Circus
Publication information
Publisher DC Comics
First appearance Detective Comics
Created by Bob Kane, Bill Finger
In-story information
Type of business Mansion
Base(s) Gotham City
Owner(s) Bruce Wayne
Wayne Manor is a fictional American setting appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics and is the personal residence of Bruce Wayne, who is also Batman. The residence is typically depicted as a large mansion on grounds outside Gotham City, maintained by the Wayne family's butler, Alfred Pennyworth. While the earliest stories showed Bruce Wayne buying the house himself, by the 1950s at the latest, retroactive continuity had established that the manor had belonged to the Wayne family for several generations. It was without exception referred to in the 1960s TV series as "stately Wayne Manor."
In live-action films, English country house locations in Nottinghamshire, Hertfordshire, and Buckinghamshire, as well as Stevenson Taylor Hall in New York, have been used to depict the less urban setting of Wayne Manor.
Access to the Batcave[edit]
The manor grounds include an extensive subterranean cave system that Bruce Wayne discovered as a boy and later used as his base of operations, the Batcave. The method used to access it has varied across the different storylines in the comics, movies, and shows. In the comic books, it is typically accessible from a hidden door in Wayne Manor's study behind a non-functioning grandfather clock, which opens to a descending staircase when the hands on said clock are turned to 10:47, the time Thomas and Martha Wayne were killed.
The grounds also includes a large hill that was partially hollowed out for Batman's aerial vehicles, and there is also an underground river system that is large enough to accommodate docking space for the Batboat and has a large opening for said vehicle.
The Wayne Foundation Penthouse era[edit]
While these grounds are the regular home of Bruce Wayne, he temporarily vacated it in the stories from the late 1960s to the early 1980s, preferring to live in a penthouse apartment on top of the Wayne Foundation building in the city, which also included a secret sub-basement acting as a Batcave.
Wayne came to this decision when Dick Grayson went off to college, which led him to decide that the mansion was now impractical with only one resident and one servant. Furthermore, Wayne decided he wanted to be closer to his main field of operations in Gotham City than a home situated outside the main urban area would allow. However, by the early 1980s, Wayne came to reconsider that purpose and decided being somewhat less accessible to the public was more advantageous for his Batman activities after all and returned to Wayne Manor.
Following the events of Cataclysm[edit]
During the events of Batman: Cataclysm a massive earthquake struck Gotham City, the epicenter of which was less than a mile from Wayne Manor. The mansion was seriously damaged, as was the cave network beneath. The ground beneath the mansion shifted significantly, and actually revealed the Batcave below. The original Manor was damaged beyond repair, forcing Bruce Wayne to redesign the Manor along with the Batcave. The new Manor is a veritable fortress, a pastiche of Gothic architecture combined with features of castellated architecture. Solar panels are installed in the new Manor, providing environmentally-friendly electricity generation for the complex.[1] It also includes a heliport for commercial helicopters.[2]
Batman: The Return of Bruce Wayne[edit]
In Batman: The Return of Bruce Wayne it is revealed that Wayne Manor was designed by Nathan Van Derm for Darius Wayne, forming a stylized "W", although the additional gardens that existed at the time the manor was built add on to this symbol to create the image of a bat.
Batman Eternal/Arkham Manor[edit]
During Batman Eternal, Hush's machinations result in Wayne Enterprises being ruined and Bruce Wayne essentially bankrupt after the villain detonates various weapons caches Batman had concealed around Gotham.[3] As part of this bankruptcy, Wayne Manor is repossessed by the city and turned into the new Arkham Asylum following the destruction of the original,[4] but Bruce decides to accept this new status quo, reasoning that he can at least make sure that his enemies remain contained in the new manor given his intimate knowledge of its entrances and exits.[5]
Other versions[edit]
Vampire Batman[edit]
In Batman & Dracula: Red Rain, Wayne Manor is destroyed as part of a plan to destroy Dracula's vampire family, bombs exposing the interior of the Batcave to sunlight after Batman lured the vampires into the cave. Although the manor collapses into the cavern system after a second series of bombs are set offthus concealing Bruce Wayne's secret - Batman and Alfred relocate to a brownstone in the center of town, Batman residing in a mausoleum in the basement while Alfred prepares his equipment in the main house. Although Alfred and Gordon stake Batman at the conclusion of Batman: Bloodstorm after he succumbs to his vampire instincts and drinks the Joker, he is restored to life after Alfred removes the stake, subsequently relocating to the catacombs underneath the remains of Wayne Manor. The manor's remains are finally destroyed for good when Gordon, Alfred, Two-Face, Killer Croc, and Two-Face's gang plant bombs on the cave roof, exposing the interior to sunlight and ending Batman's reign of terror once and for all.
Kingdom Come[edit]
In Kingdom Come, the Manor was mostly destroyed by Two-Face and Bane after Batman's true identity was exposed; the Batcave, however, remained relatively untouched. By the end of the graphic novel, the Manor has been rebuilt as a hospital/hospice for Gulag battle victims.
Other media depiction[edit]
TV series[edit]
In the 1960s live action series, the exteriors were shot at 380 South San Rafael Avenue in Pasadena, California.[6][7] The interiors were shot at various soundstages. The primary passage to the Batcave from the manor was located in Bruce Wayne's study behind a bookshelf that retracted into the wall. The bookshelf was activated by a switch hidden in a bust of William Shakespeare. The bookshelf would disappear to reveal two labeled firepoles descending to the Batcave. Through an undisclosed mechanism, the poles allowed for Batman and Robin to go from their civilian garb to costume (the film based on the TV show shows a switch which initiates the change, though the process itself was never explained). The interiors and exterior of the Wayne Manor was also used in the original Mission: Impossible TV series episodes "Charity" and "The Visitors." It was used in 2016 for another superhero group as the residence of Hydra leader, Gideon Malick, in Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. on ABC.
Webb Institute's Stevenson Taylor Hall reprises its earlier film role as Wayne Manor in the pilot for the TV series Gotham.[8]
Live-action films[edit]
Knebworth House was used for the exterior of the 1989 Batman film
Stevenson Taylor Hall, Webb Institute in Glen Cove, New York was used as Wayne Manor in Batman Forever and Batman and Robin.
Mentmore Towers was used for exterior shots in Batman Begins.
Wollaton Hall was used as Wayne Manor in The Dark Knight Rises.
Lambert Hillyer serial[edit]
The 1943 Batman serial originated the use of a grandfather clock as a door to the bat cave (or "bats' cave" as it was called in the serial), a device which was then adopted by the comics. The austere bat cave featured only an ornate desk, on the wall behind which was projected the shape of a bat.
Spencer Gordon Bennet serial[edit]
1948's Batman and Robin serial showed little more of Wayne Manor than its predecessor did. It continued the use of the grandfather clock as a secret door to the bat cave, which boasted more accoutrements than in the 1943 serial, including a holding cell.
Tim Burton films[edit]
In 1989's Batman, Knebworth House, a Gothic Tudor mansion 28 miles (45 km) north of London was used for the exterior. The interior, however, is Hatfield House, Hertfordshire. The gaming room from the movie used the long gallery, and the marble hall was used for Wayne's "arsenal" with the two-way mirror. In Batman Returns (1992), an original scale model was used for the exteriors of Wayne Manor. In the sequel, the passageway to the Batcave is uncovered by turning on the lights of an ornament in a nearby aquarium and dropping through a false floor in an iron maiden, although Alfred does quip that he'll "take the stairs".
Joel Schumacher films[edit]
In Batman Forever (1995) and Batman & Robin (1997), Webb Institute in Glen Cove, New York was used for the exterior shots of Wayne Manor. In Batman Forever, Dick Grayson discovers an entrance to the Batcave concealed behind a silverware storage cupboard.
Christopher Nolan films[


Sunday, May 24, 2015
Understanding AngularJS Isolated Scope
In Angular, directives can have an isolate scope that creates an inner scope that is separated from the outer scope. There are a variety of options for mapping the outer scope to the inner scope, and this can often be a source of confusion. Recently, I've noticed a ton of up-votes for my answer to the Stackoverlow question: Differences among = & @ in Angular directive scope?
I created a simple jsFiddle to answer the question. The HTML markup looks like this:
 Outer bar: {{bar}}
 Status: {{status}}

The code behind it:
app.controller("myController", function ($scope) {
 $scope.status = 'Ready.';
 $scope.a = 1;
 $scope.b = 2;
 $ = 'This is bar.';
 $scope.update = function (parm1, parm2) {
 $scope.status = parm1 + ": " + parm2;
 }; }); app.directive("myDirective", function () {
 return {
 restrict: 'E',
 scope: {
 foo: '=',
 literal: '@',
 literalBehavior: '_USER_',
 behavior: '&',
 call: '&'
 template: 'Inner bar: {{foo}}' +
 'Inner literal: {{literal}}' +
 'Literal Behavior: {{literalBehavior}}' +
 'Result of behavior(): {{result}}',
 link: function (scope) {
 = + " (modified by directive).";
 scope.result = scope.behavior();
 { val: 99 });
 }; });
With the following result:
To break down what is happening, I offer the following explanation that I hope will help to clarify how isolate scope works. Please note that although for the sake of illustration I'm using $scope, this works equally well with the controller as approach that I recommend.
if your directive looks like this:
Then you have these possibilities for scope:
{ target: '=' }
This will bind (directive) to $ (outer scope). This is because = is for two-way binding and when you don't specify anything, it automatically matches the name on the inner scope to the name of the attribute on the directive. Changes to will update $
{ bar: '=target' }
This will bind to $ This is because again we specify two-way binding, but tell the directive that what is in the attribute "target" should appear on the inner scope as "bar". Changes to will update $
{ target: '@' }
This will set to "foo" because @ means "take it literally." Changes to won't propagate outside of your directive.
{ bar: '_USER_' }
This will set to "foo" because @ takes it's value from the target attribute. Changes to won't propagate outside of your directive.
Now let's talk behaviors. Let's assume your outer scope has this:
$ = function(parm1, parm2) {
 console.log(parm1 + ": " + parm2); }
There are several ways you can access this. If your HTML is:
{ target: '=' }
Will allow you to call,2) from your directive.
Same thing,
{ bar: '=target' }
Allows you to call,2) from your directive.
The more common way is to establish this as a behavior. Technically, ampersand evaluates an expression in the context of the parent. That's important. So I could have:
And if the parent scope has $scope.a = 1 and $scope.b = 2, then on my directive:
{ target: '&' }
I can call and the result will be 3. This is important - the binding is exposed as a function to the inner scope but the directive can bind to an expression.
A more common way to do this is:

Then you can use:
{ target: '&' }
And call from the directive:{ val1: 1, val2: 2 });
This takes the object you passed, maps the properties to parameters in the evaluated expression and then calls the behavior, this case calling $,2);
You could also do this:
This locks in the first parameter to the literal 1, and from the directive:
{ bar: '&target' }
Which would call $,5);
As you can see, scope isolation is a very powerful mechanism. When used correctly it enables you to reuse a directive and protect the parent scope from side effects, while allowing you to pass important attributes and bindings as necessary. Understanding this will be a tremendous benefit for you when authoring custom directives.
As always, your thoughts and feedback are appreciated!
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A power user is a user of a personal computer who has the ability to use advanced features of programs which are beyond the abilities of "normal" users, but is not necessarily capable of computer programming and system administration. In enterprise software systems, this title may go to an individual who is not a programmer, but who is a specialist in a transaction or a business process.
Power User can also be described as a term for a leader (non-programmer) in enterprise software. Often these are people who retain their normal user job role, but also function in testing, training, and first-tier support of the enterprise software.
Self-identified power users may sometimes label themselves as power users if asked, even when they are less than fully competent. In one 1997 study involving design testing of a web application, self-identified power users refused to read any instructions, made wrong guesses, and repeatedly became so lost they could not complete the test.
Other uses
Power user can also be a marketing term referring to a computer user who seeks and uses products having the most features and the fastest performance.
Officialized roles
In some computing environments a more formal role is assigned to power users.
SAP & Oracle
SAP and Oracle are well known enterprise systems which often require a complex set of training in order to learn. Because of this, and also to encourage engagement with the systems, many companies have created a "Super User Model" (also called Power User, Champion) in order to take regular users and raise them to a level of leadership within the system. Doing this accomplishes three objectives:
1. More engaged use of the system as there is a personal face assigned to champion the system and make acceptance of the technology less challenging.
2. A significant time and cost reduction as companies are not seeking or hiring new or temporary resources for the purposes of developing and/or delivering documentation, training, and support.
3. ROI[disambiguation needed] or proof of concept of the SAP investment should be more easily achieved as users are directly involved, thereby using the system invested in, which benefits the company overall.
Extensive research has been done there was specifically with the Super User Model in SAP, specifically in regard to the role they take in training and supporting end users. Currently, more than 70% of SAP companies utilize a form of the Super User Model.
Windows administration
In Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP Professional, and Windows Server 2003, there is a "Power Users" group on the system that gives more permissions than a normal restricted user, but stops short of Administrator permissions. If a user is a member of the Power Users group, he or she has greater chance of exposing the system to malware over a normal user and can promote their account to an Administrator by purposely installing malware. Thus, the Power Users group should be used with trustworthy and knowledgeable users only; it is not suitable to contain untrustworthy users. The Power Users group has been removed in Windows Vista as part of the consolidation of privilege elevation features in the introduction of User Account Control.
See also
- User.pdf Super User Whitepaper, The Super User Model in SAP
- The SAP Super User - Video Summary, The Super User Model in SAP - Video by Insite Objects
- Bruce Tognazzini. "Maximizing Windows". - 1997 date taken from the fact that the study and design (in the link) were all completed three days before the release of Netscape 4.0, an event which occurred in June of 1997.
- A member of the Power Users group may be able to gain administrator rights and permissions in Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000, or Windows XP, Microsoft Knowledgebase
- What happened to the Power Users group?, Microsoft Windows Vista Help
|Look up power user in Wiktionary, the free dictionary.|


text: The inability of animals to reach the food during feeding causes stress and may lead to a decrease in milk yield. At this point, adequate nutrition of animals in farms is very important in terms of milk yield. In this study, the design and manufacture of an autonomous machine that can be used in animal farms and facilities has been carried out. The functions of the device were determined and the main chassis and the parts were designed. First, the main chassis, which forms the body of the device was designed and electronic components were assembled on it. Feed is pushed by means of the drum, which is mounted on the main chassis with the connecting arms and located outside. The device was produced with the designed machine body. The machine can provide forward-backward, rotational and drum movements. It has a mass of approximately 80 kg and is equipped with three 12 V direct current electric motors. The device, which can be operated with Arduino and interface program, can move autonomously. The machine designed and manufactured has been tested in the animal farm.


Nomkhubulwane Zulu Goddess of Rain
Nomkhubulwane, Zulu Goddess of Rain
Nomkhubulwane is the Zulu Goddess of rain, nature, and fertility, and is regarded as the Mother Earth. She is believed to be capable of changing into different types of animals. The name Nomkhubulwane means "she who chooses the state of an animal".
In the olden days the Zulus would plough their fields and have a special one which was ploughed by the whole village collectively and was never weeded or harvested right up to the next ploughing season and the cycle would resume again. I believe there were Nomkhubulwane festivals that were held I am not sure though if it was during ploughing or harvest times.
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 1. What would the relationship be with "Makobolwane" – a mountain peak in the Mpumalanga Drakensberg. Would this be referring to a AmaSwazi or maPulana name for the same rain / fertility goddess?
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How to generate 15 digit random number using scala?
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by hadley , in category: Other , 8 months ago
How to generate 15 digit random number using scala?
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by kavon , 8 months ago
@hadley
You can generate a 15-digit random number in Scala by combining the Random class with some string manipulation. Here's an example:
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val random = new Random()
val number = random.nextLong().abs.toString.take(15)
In this code, we first create a new instance of the Random class. Then we generate a random Long number using the nextLong() method. We take the absolute value of the number to ensure it's positive.
After that, we can convert the number to a string using toString(). Finally, we use the take(15) method to extract the first 15 digits from the string.
by lea_kunde , 2 months ago
@hadley
An alternative solution would be generating the random number with tail recursion for better performance and control over the length.
Here's the code snippet:
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import scala.util.Random
def generateRandomNumber(length: Int, acc: String = ""): String = {
 if (length == 0) acc
 else {
 val randomDigit = Random.nextInt(10)
 generateRandomNumber(length - 1, acc + randomDigit)
 }
}
val fifteenDigitNumber = generateRandomNumber(15)
println(fifteenDigitNumber)
In this code, we define a function generateRandomNumber that takes the required length of the random number as an argument. The function is a tail-recursive function that generates random digits one by one using Random.nextInt(10) and concatenates them to the accumulator acc. The recursion stops when the desired length is reached, and the final 15-digit random number is returned as a string.
Feel free to modify the length parameter in the generateRandomNumber function to generate random numbers of different lengths.


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The Fraunhofer Institute for Ceramic Technologies and Systems IKTS conducts applied research and development in the field of high-performance ceramics. The three locations in Dresden and Hermsdorf (Thuringia) together form the largest ceramics research institute in Europe.
Hegewald & Peschke has now equipped the testing laboratory of the Fraunhofer Institute IKTS Ceramic Technologies and Systems Dresden with a HP30S low-load hardness tester. The HP30S is a hardness tester for automatic hardness testing according to Vickers, Brinell, Rockwell and Knoop standards. It covers the load range from HV0.1 to HB62.5, whereby the test load range is freely definable. The number of measuring points can be freely selected. The position of the measuring points is also freely selectable.
For the evaluation of the KIC (crack resistance) the hardness testing software HardWin XL is used. With the software HardWin XL a series evaluation is also possible. In addition, data can be exported to other programs such as MS Excel or as PDF. Test reports can also be created with this software.
A USB camera and optics allow a test evaluation in the entire load range.


Bodies Recovered From Missing Air Plane: Listening Practice 1 (news)
By | December 31, 2014
The following questions are based on the news story of a missing air plane provided by Voice of America. You can download the Mp3 file by clicking this link Bodies Recovered from Missing Plane
1. According to the news, where was the wreckage of the missing air plane found?
A. Java Sea
B. somewhere in Borneo
C. somewhere in Java
D. near Singapore
E. Singapore
2. What is the name of the airline?
A. Air Pacific
B. PacificAir
C. AirAsia
D. AsianAir
E. OceanAir
3. When did the plane crash?
A. Thursday
B. Wednesday
C. Tuesday
D. Monday
E. Sunday
4. How did rescuers recover bodies?
A. They used vessels
B. They used ships
C. They used plane
D. They used helicopters
E. They used life boats
5. The speaker says that the plane wreckage includes ….
A. a seatbelt
B. emergency door
C. passangers' cases
D. window blinds
E. wings
6. Where was the plane flying to?
A. Surabaya
B. Singapore
C. Borneo
D. Malaysia
E. Java Sea
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Summary Anatomy Item Literature (466) Expression Attributions Wiki
Anatomy Term: branchial arch
XAO ID: _PHONE_
Synonyms: branchial arches
Definition: "Structures that develop from the pharyngeal arches. Pharyngeal arches are anlage for a multitude of structures. Each pharyngeal arch has a cartilaginous stick, a muscle component which differentiates from the cartilaginous tissue, an artery, and a cranial nerve. Each of these is surrounded by mesenchyme. Arches do not develop simultaneously, but instead possess a staggered development."
Stage Range: NF stage 27 to death
Marker Genes:
Develops From:
Develops Into:
Parent(s): pharyngeal arch (is_a)
References: NCBO BioPortal, Ontology Lookup Service


Totenkopf Skull Badge for Cap Expand
Totenkopf Skull Badge for Cap
Totenkopf (i.e. skull, literally dead's head) is the German word for the skull and crossbones and death's head symbols. The Totenkopf symbol is an old international symbol for death, the defiance of death, danger, or the dead, as well as piracy.
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In the early days of the NSDAP, Julius Schreck, the leader of the Stabswache (Adolf Hitler's bodyguard unit), resurrected the use of the Totenkopf as the unit's insignia. This unit grew into the Schutzstaffel (SS), which continued to use the Totenkopf as insignia throughout its history. According to a writing by Reichsführer-SS Heinrich Himmler the Totenkopf had the following meaning:
The Skull is the reminder that you shall always be willing to put your self at stake for the life of the whole community.
The Totenkopf was also used as the unit insignia of the Panzer forces of the German Heer (Army), and also by the Panzer units of the Luftwaffe, including those of the elite Fallschirm-Panzer Division 1 Hermann Göring.
Both the 3rd SS Panzer Division of the Waffen-SS, and the World War II era Luftwaffe's 54th Bomber Wing Kampfgeschwader 54 were given the unit name "Totenkopf", and used a strikingly similar-looking graphic skull-crossbones insignia as the SS units of the same name. The 3rd SS Panzer Division also had skull patches on their uniform collars instead of the SS sieg rune.
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The Wackerbarth Palace, also known as the Ritterakadamie (German for "Knight's Academy"), was a palace in Dresden, eastern Germany, built between 1723 and 1729, under the supervision of architect J. C. Knöffel. It was one of the several Baroque palaces in Dresden which were destroyed during the allied bombing raids on February 13, 1945. It was named for Christoph August Graf von Wackerbarth, a Saxon Duke and Field Marshal. The palace was situated in the city, north of the River Elbe, at the former Beaumontplatz near Neustädter Markt.
Badly damaged during the allied bombing raids, parts of it were still standing after the war. Reconstruction would have been possible, but it was demolished by the communist regime in 1963. Presently there are no plans for a reconstruction project.
On the other hand, other palaces in Dresden, such as the Zwinger, Japanisches Palace, Residenzschloss, Taschenberg Palace, Palais Cosel and the Kurländer Palace, all heavily damaged by the allied raids, were reconstructed. Additionally, the Kurländer Palace is under reconstruction as of 2008.
- _URL_ Website of the GHND - Association for the reconstruction of the Dresden Neumarkt according to scientific standards
- Photo of before allied raids
- Photo after allied raids


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Should you visit Australia or Japan?
Australia and Japan are both relatively expensive countries to visit, but Australia is more expensive.
Australia is a large and diverse country both in its landscapes and cultures. On the coasts you'll find great beautiful beaches and big cities. In the north are tropical areas known for wildlife. And in the center is deserts, forests, and geological wonders like no place else on Earth. The Outback, the Great Barrier Reef, the Blue Mountains, Ayers Rock, Surfer's Paradise, and the Sydney Opera House are just a few of the world famous locations to see in Australia.
Japan is a nation of deep history and culture wrapped in a modern technological wonderland. Here you can visit ancient temples and castles and then participate in a sci-fi anime film festival on the same day. Outside of the larger cities, a calm agricultural countryside awaits you. Here you can go biking, hiking, boating, or even relax on a beach.
Which country is cheaper, Japan or Australia?
Should I visit Australia or Japan? This is a popular question for many travelers. By figuring out which country is more expensive, you'll understand where you'll get more bang for your buck. A week in Japan can cost you about $865 (per person), while a week in Australia may cost you around $1,139. These differences become even more noticable if you plan to spend a longer time in the country. 10 days, two weeks, or even one month of travel to Japan or Australia can really add to your travel budget.
Accommodation is often cheaper in Japan compared to Australia ($59 vs. $70). Budget travelers usually stay in less expensive hostels and guest houses, while nicer hotels often appeal to families and upscale travelers.
Compare hotel prices here: Australia Hotel Prices and Japan Hotel Prices.
Or, compare hostel and guesthouse prices between Japan and Australia to find the cheapest accommodation here: Japan hostels and Australia hostels.
When comparing food in Australia vs. Japan they are not just different in cuisine, but also in price. Meal and restaurant costs in Australia ($35) are often cheaper than Japan ($30).
When is the best time to visit Australia and Japan?
Australia, being in the southern hemisphere, experiences warm summer months from November to April, and colder winter months from May to October. However, northern Australia is fairly close to the equator, and experiences warmer weather year-round. At the same time, southern Australia experiences four full seasons (much like the U.S. and Europe), with cold winters and warm, humid summers.
Much of northern Australia can be visited year-round due to the warm tropical climate and mild winters. However, the best time to visit Australia's beaches and big cities of the southeast is in the Spring, Summer, and Fall (avoiding June, July, and August as they are the coldest months). Traveling to Australia in the shoulder seasons can often lead to cheaper prices.
Japan experiences four full seasons, much like Europe and North America. Winters in northern Japan can be quite cold and snowy. The south is generally mild and warmer in the winter, however. Summers are the peak travel time, especially in the larger cities in the central and northern regions of Japan. Visit during the shoulder seasons for mild weather and lower prices.
Why is Australia more expensive than Japan?
Australia is a modern, first world nation with a high cost of living, modern technological and industrial economy, and thriving middle class. All of these factors raise the overall prices for travel in Australia compared to much of the world, especially some of its Pacific and Asian neighbors.
Modern hotels and restaurants can be found everywhere, providing the level of luxury and modern conveniences that western tourists from the U.S. and Europe expect. However, this level of luxury comes at a higher price.
Japan tends to be a little cheaper, not nessasarily because of its cost of living (which is high), but because of its abundance of inexpensive hotels for business travelers and budget tourists. Furthermore, the Japanese islands are easier to traverse than the larger continent of Australia, leading to generally cheaper transportation prices between destinations.
What are the most expensive and cheapest cities and regions in Australia and Japan?
The beach areas of Australia can be fairly expensive, especially in the peak summer months. The east coast beaches in Queensland from Bisbane and the Gold Coast all the way up to Cairns are full of higher-end hotels and restaurants. However, cheaper options can be found as there are also plenty of hostels, budget hotels, and less expensive restaurants. The areas around the Whitsunday Islands and the launching points for the Great Barrier Reef can also be pricey.
The larger cities of Australia, especially those in the southeast, can get expensive as well. While budget options are available, expect prices to be generally higher for most services.
Tours and excursions into the Outback and central areas of Australia can sometimes be expensive due to the great distances that must be traveled as well as the prices for activities such as visiting national parks, hiking and trekking, etc.
The cities in Japan are usually more expensive than the countryside. In larger cities, and tourist destinations, such as Tokyo, Kyoto, and Sapporo, hotels and restaurants have higher prices due to more demand for services. While the countryside is not necessarily cheap, better bargains can be found, especially in rural areas away from heavily touristed areas. Beach and resort destinations are also pricey.
How you can save money when visiting Australia and Japan?
In Australia, booking ahead for hotels and hostels can often save you money and provide the ability to shop around. Also look for budget accommodation in Japan online. This will help with your overall budget, as hotels and hostels tend to be expensive.
Use public transportation in Japan whenever possible. Taxis can be very expensive, and trains and buses go everywhere. Public transportation in Australian cities is cheap and efficient, and sometimes even free. Use it whenever possible. Look for long distance bus routes between major cities if renting a car is too expensive. Also, the train can be an affordable and relaxing option.
Instead of staying at a hotel or hostel, consider alternatives such as camping, couch surfing, or a home stay.
To eat cheaply in Japan, look for one of the many small restaurants that serves up traditional Japanese noodles and soup. Often, these restaurants will have a payment machine that looks like a vending machine. Buy a cheap ticket from the machine, and the cook then prepares your bowl of noodles.


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Modeling 1/f Noise in a-Si:H Field-Effect Transistors
This work calculates the noise of the a-Si:H TFTs based on a simulation of operation of the TFTs and the hypothesis that the device noise is due to the intrinsic noise of the a-Si:H material. An a-Si:H TFT with an inverted-staggered structure has been simulated by numerically solving the fundamental transport equations for various gate and drain-source voltages. The drain-source curves derived from the simulation agree qualitatively with the experimental results: both the linear and saturated regions are observed. The low frequency noise was calculated based on the charge density distribution in the channel obtained from the simulation and the known dependence of the noise in the a-Si:H on the charge density, Hooges relation. The calculated noise power increases with the drain-source voltage and is inversely proportional to the gate voltage or the effective channel length. The curves agree qualitatively with the experimental results. The calculated noise power agrees quantitatively with the experiments when the scaling parameter in Hooges relation,, is set to. This value agrees with the experimentally determined value for a-Si:H. The results are consistent with the hypothesis that the low frequency noise in the a-Si:H TFTs is due to the material itself.
School:University of Saskatchewan
School Location:Canada - Saskatchewan
Source Type:Master's Thesis
Keywords:a si h field effect transistors 1 f noise
Date of Publication:10/17/2008