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Singapore American School
Singapore American School is a non-profit, independent, co-educational day school located in the Woodlands area of Singapore. It offers an American-based curriculum for students in preschool through high school.
Singapore American School identified a need to enhance the customer experience for new and existing parents of students at the school.
Collective Campus delivered a customer experience engagement that focused on two key areas:
1. Development of customer personas: Together with key stakeholders, we developed customer personas capturing all the information considered important to know from a Customer Experience perspective (eg. interests, concerns, needs/wants, channels).
2. Mapping of future customer experience journeys: Singapore American School is in the midst of a transformation that includes the development of a brand new Welcome Centre for parents. We developed future customer journeys that mapped all the key touch points and opportunities to WOW parents during the journey. In addition, a Design Thinking session was delivered that included a focused ideation session to brainstorm ideas to help provide a memorable experience for parents.
The key stakeholders from Singapore American School achieved the following outcomes:
- Understanding of how design thinking can be applied to education to generate insights, identify ideas and build prototypes
- Aligned understanding of the importance of customer experience in the education landscape
- Development of three key parent personas
- Identification of key parent needs and wants to help drive a common customer experience vision for Singapore American School
- Understanding of Design Thinking and the power of the approach in education
- Interviewing of real parents to gain key customer insights
- Development of two future customer journeys for the Welcome Centre
- Ideation exercise identifying over 80 ideas to help provide a memorable experience for new and existing families at the Welcome Centre
- Prioritisation of ideas based on Cost vs. Impact


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What is a Europe Direct Information Centre?
The Europe Direct Centre (EDIC) at Sligo Library is your starting point for finding information about the EU. The centre provides access to material covering a wide variety of topics, including:
- General information about how the EU works.
- Information about the various EU institutions and agencies.
- The latest news about EU affairs and events.
- Information about citizen rights in the EU.
The Europe Direct Centre at Sligo Library is part of a network of similar centres across the European Union, including 8 more across the Republic of Ireland. The Sligo centre is located with the Local Studies Library towards the rear of the building as you come in the main entrance of the Library

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The Z-Depth Render Element is a grayscale image that renders each pixel based on its distance from the camera in the view.
The Z-Depth Render Element provides information about each object's distance from the camera in the current view. Each pixel representing the object is evaluated for distance individually; different pixels for the same object can have different grayscale values. In this render element, objects (or portions of objects) closest to the camera appear as black, while those furthest away appear white. Objects between the furthest and nearest points are rendered in varying shades of gray. The darker the gray, the closer an object pixel is to the camera.
The most common usage of the Z-Depth Render Element is as a control for depth of field in the composite. Depth of field can be challenging to do correctly within Maya, requiring many tweaks and re-renders; using the Z-Depth Render Element in a composite is usually much faster, and allows easier and faster adjustment than trying to get it exactly right within the render from Maya.
Note: Specific objects can be excluded from this Render Element by disabling the Generate Render Elements option in the VRayObjectProperties node for the selected object(s).
||Render Settings window|| > Render Elements tab > Z-depth
The parameters for this render element appear in the Attribute Editor under Extra V-Ray Attributes.
Enabled – When checked, the Z-Depth pass appears in the V-Ray Frame Buffer.
Deep output – Specifies whether to include this render element in deep images.
Use depth from the camera – Specifies whether to use to camera clip boundaries as the minimum and maximum Z-Depth distance. Enabling this option disables the Depth Black and Depth White parameters.
Depth Black – Objects up to this distance from the camera render as black. This option is available only when Use depth from the camera is disabled.
Depth White – Objects further than this distance from the camera render as white. This option is available only when Use depth from the camera is disabled.
Depth Clamp – Clamps the Z-Depth colors to a linear 0-1 range.
Filename suffix – The text added to the end of the rendered file, when saved as a separate file (e.g. myrender.zDepth.vrimg).
Depth Black and Depth White
The Z-Depth Render Element parameters for minimum and maximum depth, Depth Black and Depth White, can be set to various values to provide different ranges of depth in the render element. In these examples, clamp zdepth is enabled.
Black = 368, White = 31900
Black = 1552, White = 31900
Black = 0, White = 17740
Black = 0, White = 4090
Use depth from the camera has been turned on
The Z-Depth Render Element is useful for adding depth of field to the final image in post production using a compositing application without the need for re-rendering. It can also be used to create basic fog by overlaying it on the composite with Add mode or Screen mode, with color correction as needed.
ZDepth Render Element
Original Beauty Composite
Depth of field applied to composite
using Z-Depth Render Element
- The Z-Depth Render Element will always be written as a 32-bit channel for multichannel .exr files. Even when outputting a 16-bit multichannel .exr, the Z-Depth channel will be 32-bit while the other channels will be 16-bit.

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The term paraskevidekatriaphobia was first coined in the early nineties by Dr. Donald E. Dossey, an American psychotherapist specialising in phobias and stress management, who reputedly claimed that when someone was able to pronounce the word they were cured. The term is based on the Greek words paraskevi ('Friday') and dekatria ('thirteen') with -phobia as a suffix to indicate 'fear'.
No-one is quite certain why people associate Friday the 13th with bad luck. Various theories have been put forward over the years, including Friday as the day of Christ's crucifixion and the ancient Egyptian belief that the 13th stage of life is death. Whatever the roots of this irrational fear, it seems to represent a very real concern to many people, so much so that a 1993 article in the British Medical Journal investigated the relation between 'health, behaviour and superstition surrounding Friday the 13th in the United Kingdom'.
The study reported the surprising finding that, despite the fact that fewer people chose to travel on Friday 13th, there were significantly more hospital admissions due to accidents than there were on 'normal' Fridays!


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Daily Life in Ancient Egypt
1. Auflage Dezember 2007
2007. 256 Seiten, Hardcover
ISBN 978-1-4051-1855-2 - John Wiley & Sons
Preis inkl. Mehrwertsteuer zzgl. Versandkosten.
Auch verfügbar als Softcover.
Using the life of a young girl and her family as a model, this book recreates the daily life of the middle-class residents of the ancient town of Lahun during Egypt's Middle Kingdom period. This perfect snapshot in time has been painstakingly recreated using recently published textual data and archaeological findings.
* Provides an illuminating and engaging re-construction of what daily life was like in ancient Egypt
* Describes the main issues of everyday life in the town - from education, work, and food preparation to religious rituals, healing techniques, marriages, births, and deaths
* Authentically recreated through the use of recently published textual data and archaeological findings directly from the settlement of Lahun and other sites
* Includes photographs and illustrations of actual artifacts from the settlement of Lahun
Aus dem Inhalt
List of Illustrations.
1 The Setting.
3 Close to Home.
4 The Stuff of Life.
5 Crafts and Trades.
6 Learning Earning and Leisure.

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 1. Microsoft reports first quarterly loss ever
 2. Microsoft reports first ever quarterly loss
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Either is right and ok.
In both headlines, "ever" is used as an adverb with the meaning of "at any time."
The first, "Microsoft reports first quarterly loss ever," is the same as:
Microsoft reports the first quarterly loss they have ever had.
It emphasizes the meaning that something has never happened before.
In the second, "Microsoft reports first ever quarterly loss," the adverb "ever" is used as part of a longer structure. Similar to:
the + superlative + ever
Ex. The largest ever theme park
It is used to emphasize the comparison being made with the past.
In any case, the difference is minimal and they can be used interchangeably.
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You can just remove the word ever and the phrase will have exactly the same meaning. Tacking "ever" onto the end is akin to tacking "for the first time" onto it.
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Both are correct. Check First Loss Ever, First Ever Loss for reference
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Status conference is a legally mandated, court-ordered meeting with a judge (or sometimes an authorized counsel). The purpose behind it is to:
- Determine a date for the trial
- Obtain updated information on the defendant with ongoing conditions pre-set by the courts (like house arrest or home monitoring)
- If a party does not attend a status conference, the party's requests regarding scheduling changes could effectively be ignored.
- If a plaintiff, or a representative for the plaintiff, does not attend the status conference, the case may potentially be dismissed.
Introduction to Status Conferences
Have you ever found yourself muddled up in the complex world of legal proceedings, grappling with jargon like 'status conferences'? Many of us, even those from the legal profession, often struggle with understanding the structural labyrinth that makes up the legal system. Here at JED™ Platform, we're all about making the complex simple, so let's demystify one term: status conference.
A status conference is a critical mainstay in the legal process, intended to streamline case management and ensure efficiency. It is a court-ordered convening with a judge or an authorized counsel, held to lay the groundwork for trial proceedings, keep track of the case's progress, establish trial dates, and to update on any ongoing conditions determined earlier by the courts. Considerably significant, non-attendance at such a conference could potentially have repercussions – it could lead to requests for scheduling changes being overlooked or even result in case dismissals.
In our role of supporting pretrial services at JED™ Platform, we frequently engage with the reality of status conferences and understand the vital part they play within the wider legal landscape. This article will bring clarity on what exactly a status conference means, its purpose, and its implications, aiming to equip you with a clear, practical understanding of the term. Throughout we will prioritize simplicity, aiming to transmute complex ideas into easy-to-grasp concepts, just as we do with our reliable pretrial software solutions.
Status Conference – A Snapshot
Let's dive right in, unfolding what exactly a status conference stands for in the maze of legal terminologies!
The Purpose of a Status Conference
The status conference is a pivotal part of the court proceedings, serving as a platform for vital discussions and decisions. It is a court-ordered event that involves the parties and attorneys involved in a case. The primary purpose of a status conference is twofold: identifying the current status of the case and determining the next steps required to reach disposition.
Identifying the Current Status of the Case
The status conference gives everyone involved in the case a clear understanding of where they currently stand. This involves assessing the progress that has been made since the last status conference or hearing, discussing any conflicts or issues that have arisen, and evaluating the readiness of the parties for the trial.
The lawyers of the parties involved, along with the judge or magistrate, review the evidence, discuss potential resolutions, and address any procedural or substantive issues. This exercise ensures that everyone is on the same page and helps in avoiding any undue surprises or delays during the trial.
Determining the Next Steps Required to Reach Disposition
The status conference is not just about understanding where the case stands but also about planning the way forward. This involves setting timelines for completing pre-trial matters, such as discovery and motions, discussing plea bargains or settlement agreements, and scheduling further hearings or the trial itself.
The judge or magistrate plays a crucial role here, guiding the parties in their next steps and ensuring that the case moves along efficiently. The judge may also suggest mediation or other alternative dispute resolution options if it seems that the case could be resolved without a trial.
At JED™ Platform, we understand the importance of these conferences in the pretrial process. Our pretrial software solutions are designed to assist in fair risk assessments and provide effective monitoring services, ensuring that our clients are well-prepared and informed as they navigate through their legal journey.
In the next section, we'll delve deeper into the role of a status conference in different types of cases.
The Role of a Status Conference in Different Types of Cases
Understanding 'what is a status conference' and its role can greatly benefit our clients as they navigate their legal journey. The nature of a status conference can vary depending on the type of case involved.
Status Conference in Criminal Cases
In a criminal case, a status conference often involves the prosecution and defense attorneys exchanging evidence. This is a critical stage where the strength of each side's case becomes clearer, informing the strategies they will employ moving forward. Additionally, status conferences in criminal cases may also involve discussions about plea bargains. A plea bargain is an agreement in a criminal case where the defendant agrees to plead guilty to a particular charge in return for some concession from the prosecutor. This process can significantly expedite the resolution of a case, sparing the need for a full trial.
Status Conference in Civil Cases
In civil cases, a status conference can take a slightly different turn. Along with the exchange of evidence, attorneys also stipulate to certain terms and begin negotiations on a settlement agreement. A settlement is a resolution between disputing parties about a legal case, reached either before or after court action begins. The role of the judge in a civil status conference can be quite involved as they often give their opinion on settlement offers and coordinate timelines for other pre-trial matters.
Status Conference in Divorce Cases
When it comes to divorce cases, a status conference serves a unique purpose. It offers an opportunity for parties to discuss the progress of the case and what steps need to be taken before the case can be concluded. It also often serves as a platform for negotiation and resolution of issues related to property division, alimony, child custody, and support. By facilitating open lines of communication, a status conference can help prevent prolonged and contentious courtroom battles.
In all types of cases, the status conference plays a pivotal role in ensuring the legal process moves forward in a timely and efficient manner. At JED™ Platform, we are committed to providing our clients with the tools and support they need to navigate these crucial stages of their legal journey.
What Happens at a Status Conference?
When you're asking "what is a status conference," you're likely also curious about what exactly happens during one. Essentially, it's a meeting where attorneys from both sides come together to discuss the progress of the case and plan out the next steps. Here's a closer look at the key aspects of a status conference.
Exchange of Evidence
One of the primary activities during a status conference is the exchange of evidence. Here, the attorneys from both parties share the evidence they have gathered for their case. This can include documents, witness testimonies, or any other information relevant to the case. The aim is to ensure that all parties are on the same page regarding the evidence that will be presented in the trial. In a criminal case, this process often involves the prosecution and defense attorneys exchanging evidence, as noted by Cornell Law School.
Discussion of Plea Bargains or Settlement Agreements
In some instances, a status conference may also involve discussions about plea bargains or settlement agreements. Plea bargains are often discussed in criminal cases, where the defendant may agree to plead guilty to a lesser charge in exchange for a lighter sentence. On the other hand, civil cases may involve discussions about settlement agreements, where the parties aim to resolve the dispute without going to trial.
While it's not necessary that a plea or settlement will be agreed upon during the status conference, the discussion provides an opportunity for attorneys to negotiate and potentially find an acceptable resolution for all parties involved.
Setting Timelines for Pre-Trial Matters
Finally, a status conference often involves setting timelines for various pre-trial matters. This can include deadlines for the submission of evidence, dates for further hearings, or timelines for negotiations. As Cornell Law School points out, sometimes a judge will attend a status conference to give their opinion on plea or settlement offers and set timelines for other pre-trial matters.
In some cases, like in divorce cases, the Magistrate's goal during a status conference is to move your case along as quickly as possible but also carefully, according to Pine Tree Legal Assistance. Therefore, setting clear timelines is a crucial part of ensuring that the case progresses smoothly and efficiently.
At JED™ Platform, we understand the importance of a well-conducted status conference in ensuring that all parties are well-prepared for the trial. Our pretrial software solutions provide robust support to attorneys, helping them prepare effectively for status conferences and other crucial stages of the legal process.
The Consequences of Not Attending a Status Conference
A status conference is a crucial part of the pretrial process, and non-attendance can lead to serious consequences. It's important to understand the implications, so you can make informed decisions about your case.
Ignoring Requests for Scheduling Changes
If a party or their representative fails to attend the status conference, the court may ignore any requests made by that party for scheduling changes. This means that if you or your representative don't show up, you lose the ability to influence the timeline of your case. This could result in inconvenient court dates and deadlines, potentially putting you at a disadvantage as you prepare for trial.
Possible Dismissal of the Action
The consequences can be even more severe if the plaintiff or a representative of the plaintiff doesn't attend the status conference. According to the, the action may be dismissed entirely. In other words, the court might decide to close the case, and you lose the opportunity to pursue your claim or defend against a lawsuit.
It's important to note the role of the JED™ Platform in helping clients navigate these crucial stages of the pretrial process. Our software solutions aid in providing fair risk assessments and robust monitoring services, ensuring you stay on top of your responsibilities and never miss important events like a status conference.
In conclusion, understanding what a status conference is and the consequences of not


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I'm a complete noob when it comes to unreal, and before start studying it I would like to ask some questions to persons who already use it to see if it will fulfill my needs.
I am a programmer, and researcher, and I work developing new algorithms to simulate continuum media (fluids, soil, cloths, porous media, fracture, etc). I have a very simple code in opengl that reads a data file (that I myself defined) and I visualize my results. The thing is, it is very ugly, and practically unusable if I go to mobile, for example. When developing projects, me and my colleagues normally create from scratch a program to visualize the results, to deliver the final product (using QT and opengl), and we normally obtain a very good interface, but the opengl render leaves us wondering if we could find something better.
Lately, I've seem a lot of stuff done with UE, and I'm asking myself if using a gaming engine would make our life's easier and make our simulation look way better.
For example, I already worked with SPH to simulate fluids, and elastic media. SPH is a particle method and I would need a program (written in UE, for example), that reads an input file (with the data with the positions of the particles) and render the particles (with different positions for different timesteps (or frames)). For two particles, the input file would be something like this (a VERY SIMPLIFIED version, in ASCII here, normally these files are in binary because of the size):
#position
(time)
(particle_id) (x_pos) (y_pos) (z_pos) (material_id)
#position
(time)
(particle_id) (x_pos) (y_pos) (z_pos) (material_id)
Is this kind of program possible using UE?
Also, is it possible to use UE to do BOTH, i.e., to simulate and visualize? Some examples can be done in real time, it would be nice to have a very good looking real time application to show.
Thanks in advance.
If you have or can write the simulation in C++ you can definitely do it in UE. For the visualisation, I'm not sure if UE out of the box got a method that is perfomant enough.
I think you should try it!
UE4 doesn't have a system that's optimized for that purpose so while C++ would allow you to implement something, it'd be up to you to make it work and run well.


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 %d{dd MMM yyyy;HH:mm:ss} %-5level %logger{36} - %msg%n

so that I specify path to file in which to print logs in a relative way through classpath, but it doesn't work, no file addressbookLog.log is created and written. It only works with absolute paths like /home/andrea/.../resources/addressbookLog.log Have you any ideas on how to make it work with classpath?
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The Chapter 3: Logback configuration: Variable substitution told us the various ways to refer to the variable defined outside, e.g. system properties and classpath.
The significant configuration is creating a separate file that will contain all the variables. We can make a reference to a resource on the class path instead of a file as well. e.g.
The logback.xml

The external properties file (resource1.properties)
Please note that the resource1.properties is a resource which available at the classpath.
You may refer to the full version at Chapter 3: Logback configuration: Variable substitution. I hope this may help.
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That's not really what he is asking. He wants to know how to use the classpath to specify where the destination log file is. For example, the log file in his example would be "WEB-INF/classes/addressbookLog.log" under Tomcat. But it could be in a different location in a different environment. I'm looking for the answer to the same question... – jsumners Jul 3 '13 at 17:45
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You defined the resource1.properties is absolute path.
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Mg-Exchanged Montmorillonite Undergoing External Environmental Solicitation: Crystalline Swelling Process Investigation
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This work reports a characterization of the possible effects that might affect the hydration properties of Mg-exchanged low-charge montmorillonite (SWy-2-Mg) when undergoes an external environmental solicitation. The latter was created by an alteration of relative humidity rates (i.e. RH%) over two hydration-dehydration cycles with different sequence. The study was mainly based on the X-ray diffraction profile modeling approach. Obtained results show strong hydration dependence as a function of the RH sequence. The interlayer configuration presents a heterogeneous hydration behavior which was systematically observed at different stages of both cycles. The interlayer water uptake process presents similar hysteresis characterized by fluctuations of interlayer water molecule abundances.
KeywordsClay mineral Ion exchange process Environmental solicitation XRD profile modeling approach
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Verify EdgeSync Results for a Recipient
Applies to: Exchange Server 2010 SP3, Exchange Server 2010 SP2
Topic Last Modified: 2011-03-19
This topic explains how to use the Shell to verify the EdgeSync synchronization results for a specific recipient.
Looking for other management tasks related to Edge Subscriptions? Check out Managing Edge Subscriptions.
You must have an Edge server subscribed to your Internet-facing Active Directory site.
You need to be assigned permissions before you can perform this procedure. To see what permissions you need, see the "EdgeSync" entry in the Transport Permissions topic.
|You can't use the EMC to verify EdgeSync results for a single recipient.|
Use the Test-EdgeSynchronization cmdlet to verify EdgeSync results for a single recipient. This cmdlet is also used to verify configuration replication. To verify a single recipient, you need to use the VerifyRecipient parameter.
The following command verifies EdgeSync results for the user _EMAIL_:
Test-EdgeSynchronization -VerifyRecipient _EMAIL_


Stellaris resource Console Command
Documentation and detailed help with working examples.
resource Command
Console command
This command adds the specified amount of a resource. The default is 5,000.
resource [Resource ID] [Amount]
Parameters
The ID of the resource you wish to add.
Amount
Number
The amount of the resource you wish to add. Use a negative number to remove resources.
Examples
Here are examples of how to use resource.
resource consumer_goods
This command will add 5,000 of Consumer Goods.
resource sr_dark_matter 1000
This command will add 1,000 of Dark Matter.
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Quick Overview
This command allows you to increase the amount of a specific resource.
You need to specify the resource you want to add and the amount.
If you don't specify the amount, the game will add 5000 units by default.
For example, using resource energy 1000 will add 1000 units of energy to your storage.
In-Depth Description
The resource command in Stellaris is a cheat command allowing you to add a specified amount of any particular resource instantly to your game.
Resources in Stellaris are what you need to build and maintain your empire. Examples are energy, minerals, food, influence, and various strategic resources.
To use the command, you'll need to type something like resource energy 5000 into the console. This would add 5000 energy to your resources. You can substitute energy for any other type of resource.
It can allow you to rapidly expand your empire in ways that would otherwise take much longer play time to achieve. If you're short on a particular resource and need it quickly, this command can give you a significant boost.
How to Open the Command Console
In Stellaris, cheats are executed from the command console, a text box that you type commands into.
To open the command console press the ~(tilde) key, which is typically located under ESC (escape).
If your keyboard does not have that key, or pressing ~ does not work, try the following keys:
 - ~
 - SHIFT + 2
 - SHIFT + 3
 - ALT + 2 + 1
Type your command into the console, and then press ENTER .
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NavMesh building components API
Creating a NavMesh Agent
Advanced NavMesh Bake Settings
Min Region Area
The Min Region Area advanced build settings allows you to cull away small non-connected NavMesh regions. NavMesh regions whose surface area is smaller than the specified value, will be removed.
Please note that some areas may not get removed despite the Min Region Area setting. The NavMesh is built in parallel as a grid of tiles. If an area straddles a tile boundary, the area is not removed. The reason for this is that the area pruning happens at a stage in the build process where surrounding tiles are not accessible.
Voxel Size
Manual voxel size allows you to change the accuracy at which the bake process operates.
The NavMesh bake process uses voxelization to build the NavMesh from arbitrary level geometry. In the first pass of the algorithm, the scene is rasterized into voxels, then the walkable surfaces are extracted, and finally the walkable surfaces are turned into a navigation mesh. The voxel size describes how accurately the resulting NavMesh represents the scene geometry.
The default accuracy is set so that there are 3 voxels per agent radius, that is, the whole agent width is 6 voxels. This is a good trade off between accuracy and bake speed. Halving the voxel size will increase the memory usage by 4x and it will take 4x longer to build the scene.
Generally you should not need to adjust the voxel size, there are two scenarios where this might be necessary: building a smaller agent radius, or more accurate NavMesh.
Smaller Agent Radius
When you bake for an artificially smaller agent radius, the NavMesh bake system will also reduce the voxel size. If your other agent dimensions stays the same, it may not be necessary to increase the NavMesh build resolution.
The easiest way to do that is as follows:
 1. Set the Agent Radius to the real agent radius.
 2. Turn on the Manual Voxel Size, this will take the current voxel size and "freeze it".
 3. Set the artificially smaller Agent Radius, since you have checked on the Manual Voxel Size the voxel size will not change.
More Accurate NavMesh
If your level has a lot of tight spots, you may want to increase the accuracy by making the voxel smaller. The label under the Voxel Size shows the relation between the voxel size and Agent Radius. A good range is something between 2–8, going further than that generally results really long build times.
When you intentionally build tight corridors in your game, please note that you should leave at least 4 * voxelSize clearance in addition to the agent radius, especially if the corridors are at angles.
If you need smaller corridors than the NavMesh baking can support, please consider using Off-Mesh Links. These have the additional benefit that you can detect when they are being used and can, for example, play a specific animation.
Further reading
NavMesh building components API
Creating a NavMesh Agent


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Improvement by Design
If you make something which works for the extremes then it will work well for everybody.
Marcus – a level design pupil
A Level Design pupils put their problem solving and creative skills to the test earlier this year when tasked with redesigning everyday products for people who suffer with arthritis.
Pupils looked at a range of household items including scissors, hammers and cheese graters and were challenged to improve the design so that they could be better gripped and used. By taping their fingers up and trying to use the products, pupils were able to better understand how it is difficult for arthritis sufferers to find the right pressure points to use them. They then started to think about what could be done to change them.
"I have learnt so much. When you get to the end of a project like this, that feeling when you realise you might have fixed someone's product is so rewarding.
Lorna – A Level Design pupil
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Organic Garlic Chive Seeds
HERB-CHIVE-2-1Regular price $3.95
We love Garlic Chives - a pungent herb with a mild Garlic flavour. It is not only super easy to grow from seed, it is also 'cut and come again', so you will have a plentiful supply for dumplings, soups and Asian dishes.
Our Ecoseeds range is certified organic, non-GMO and open pollinated. Each Garlic Chives seed packet includes approximately 60 seeds.
What are Garlic Chives (Chinese Chives, Chinese Leek)?
Garlic Chives are a clumping herb with a flat, grass-like leaf, and pretty star-shaped white flowers. Native to Asia, their existence was first records 4,000-5,000 years ago in China. Garlic Chives are a great companion plant for your vegetable garden - they are said to deter a range of pests and diseases.
The main difference between Garlic Chives and plain Chives, are the leaf shape (plain Chives have a hollow round stalk), flower colour, and the flavour. Garlic Chives taste more garlicky, while plain Chives have more of an onion-like flavour.
Try Garlic Chives as a border plant, along a path, or in a container garden.
Culinary Uses for Garlic Chives
Chives are a versatile herb and are a delicious addition in lots of European, Mediterranean and north Asian recipes. This herb is great in dumplings and soups, or in a compound butter to go on grilled meat.
Growing Conditions - Garlic Chives
Chives can be planted in your herb garden any time from spring through to autumn. Carrots, Mint, Marigolds and Tomatoes are good companion planting choices.
Chives are easy-care plants that prefer a mildly acidic but free draining soil. They grow best in part shade and when watered frequently (soil should be moist not soggy).
What type of climate do Garlic Chives prefer?
Chives can be planted any time from spring through to autumn. They are somewhat cold and frost-tolerant. This means they will tolerate the odd cold spell or light frost, but they won't survive hardy frosts, bitter temperatures or snow. If you live in a colder part of New Zealand, you could grow Chives inside over winter.


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Peak Search Help
- Use this option to search for a certain peak, quickly listing all peaks that match your search string.
- For Peak Search, you must enter at least three characters.
- Do not enter any wildcard characters--the search automatically searches any part of a name.
- Do not abbreviate any words. Type "Mount Saint Helens", not "Mt. St. Helens".
- The maximum number of search results for any Peak Search is about 100.
- For common peak names, you can filter by selecting a Nation and/or State from the drop-down lists. Select a blank row to clear this filter.
- Searching is not case-sensitive and ignores all accents and diacritics.
- The results are in order of how many page hits a Peak has received on this site, so the most popular results should be listed first.
Radius Search Help
- This will return a list all nearest peaks to a point, ordered by distance from the given point.
- For Radius Search, use WGS84 decimal degrees for latitude and longitude. South latitude and west longitude are negative. For example: 47.5, -122.84
- Radius Search results will only find peaks within 100 km of the latitude/longitude, and only the closest 20 peaks if there are more than 20.
- To do a Radius Search around a peak, do a "Peak/Range Search" first, and the results will have a "Radius Search" link for every returned peak.
- Checking one of the "Ladder" boxes will return a list of peaks in ascending order of elevation or prominence, starting from the given point.
- Every page for an individual peak on the site has a "Radius Search" link, plus links for the Elevation and Prominence Ladders.
Mountain Range Search Help
- Use this option to search for a mountain range. The rules for searching match those used for a Peak Search.
Site Search Help
- Use this option to search for text in trip reports, peak descriptions, or any other text on the site.
- The Site Search may not have indexed recently added or updated content.


3 Gifts for positive thinking
Counting the Good Stuff – '3 Gifts' to Reduce Stress and Lift Your Mood
There is lots of research that shows that just by noticing more of the positives in your life you can reduce stress, begin to lift depression and have a better experience of life all round. Studies conducted by the Positive Psychology team at Penn State University have shown this simple exercise to be as effective at lifting depression as certain medications that are often prescribed by GP's in the UK.
This exercise is called three gifts. Why not try it out and see what a positive difference it can make?
It's easy, just follow these simple steps:
1. Get a lovely new notebook – preferably one that makes you smile just to own it but any notebook containing paper will do!
2. At the end of each day write down 3 things that could be considered gifts in your life. They can be something from nature, something someone said to you, something you read or saw.?Anything that could be considered a gift to you.?Some days you might struggle to find 3 and other days you might struggle to only pick 3 of many.
3. Write down how you were responsible for bringing each of these gifts into your life.
Do this for at least 28 days and at the end of the month you will have a gorgeous record of so many things in your life that could make you smile.
Doing this exercise at the end of the day is great as you will fall asleep with these gifts in you mind and it primes your unconscious to go looking for more gifts the following day – lifting your mood,?relieving?stress and allowing you to?experience?life in a much more positive way.
Do let me know how you get on and if you suffer from stress, anxiety or depressive symptoms and you'd like to discuss how I can help you even further with Coaching and Cognitive Hypnotherapy in London do get in contact here.


Effects on VLSI Yield of Doubly-Stochastic Impurity Distributions
Paul R. Prucnal, Howard C. Card
Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review
2 Scopus citations
An expression is derived for the doublystochastic distribution of the number of impurities in the base region of a bipolar transistor; the distribution results from uncertainty in ion implantation parameters. Expressions are derived for device yield, and VLSI (very large scale integration) chip yield with an N-bit parity check. These derivations can be extended to other devices in a straightforward manner. As an example, calculations have been performed using specific parameters, which have led to the following observations: 1. The doubly stochastic effect is most sensitive to uncertainty in the straggle (standard deviation) of the emitter impurity distribution. 2. Uncertainty of the order of 5% in an implantation parameter causes substantial broadening of the distribution of impurities, for the case considered. 3. Device yield decreases rapidly for dimensions less than a welldefined threshold (≈ 0.75 μm for the case considered). 4. Chip yield, without a parity check, exhibits a threshold effect at device yield = 1-1/N chip. (N chip ≡number of devices per chip.) The device yield must exceed this threshold to produce large chip yields. 5. The use of a parity check reduces the device yield threshold to 1-10/N Chip. Use of fewer bits per parity check reduces the threshold further. 6. For the example considered, the minimum device dimensions for large chip yields is of the order of 1 to 1.5 μm, using a 16-bit parity check. The minimum device size for reliable system performance for other cases will depend upon specific device parameters. However, it is apparent that chip yield is extremely sensitive to individual device yield, and that it decreases with increasing uncertainty in device parameters, smaller device dimensions, greater number of devices per chip, larger number of bits per parity check, and with smaller allowed ranges of tolerable device behavior.
Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)185-190
Number of pages6
JournalIEEE Transactions on Reliability
Issue number2
StatePublished - Jun 1982
Externally publishedYes
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
 - Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality
 - Electrical and Electronic Engineering
 - Chip yield
 - Impurity distribution
 - VLSI
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Scala Option and Some
The absence of a value during rurtime should be somehow handled otherwise the will be a runtime error. The absent value is a null value. If we have a value of type D that may be absent (for example in method, function, class constructor), Scala uses an instance (object) of the (abstract) classOption[D] as its container. The class Option has two sub classes Some and None. Therefore, an instance of Option is an instance of either Some or None. For a variable x of type Option[D], the factory (of Option[D]) creates Some(x) if x!= null or None if x == null.
The following are examples of situations to use Option:
1- Creating a type-Option val:
val optionalIntValue: Option[Int] = Some(1)
val optionalValue = Some("abc") // Scala infers the type
// or
// val optionalIntValue: Option[Int] = None // type is needed
2- When a function may or may not return a value; we want to give it the option to return a value or not:
def myFunc: Option[String] = {... }
3- When a parameter of a function can be present or absent, i.e being optional to be given:
def myFunc(param1: Option[D]):...
case class MyClass(param1: Option[D], param2: String)
Keeping in mind that Option is just a type as a container for a value that can be absent, there are several ways to use an Option-type variable. Examples:
1- The most general way is to use an Option with a match. We can define the output of a method as an Option and handle the output. For example, a function that reads user input. User may just press Enter/Cancel and input nothing.
def readUserInput(): Option[processedUserInputType] = {... }
readUserInput() match {
 case Some(outputOftheFunction) => // Do something with outputOftheFunction
 case None => // Do something when there is no output
This example is to show how to make a parameter of a function optional for the user. If not provided, it will be considered as a predefined value None.
def show(x: Option[String], y: Option[Int] = None) = {
 x match {
 case Some(s) => println(s)
 case None => println ("?")
 y match {
 case Some(number) => println( s"the number is ${number}")
 case None => println("no number")
val myInput1 = Some("hello bear")
show(myInput1) // hello bear no number
show(None) //? no number
show(None, y=Some(123)) //? the number is 123
2- Extracting the value of an Option using getOrElse method. A default value for the None case is mandatory.
val someValue1 = Some(123)
val someValue2 : Option[Int] = None
someValue1.getOrElse(100) // 123
someValue2.getOrElse(100) // 100
Scala Fundamentals (1)
1- Block expression
The intermediate results (vals/vars) in a block expression are local. Example:
val firstName = "Polar"
def name: String = {
 println("This is a block")
 val title = "Mr."
 val lastName = "Bear"
 title + " " + firstName + " " + lastName
firstName: String = Polar
name: String
This is a block
Mr. Polar Bear
Error:(9, 17) not found: value title
Block expression are useful for evaluating intermediate expressions and assigning the result to a val/var.
2- Objects and classes
Everything is a kind of object in Scala; even primitive types, Int, Boolean, are objects. Also the program code to be run is an object and is defined in the form/pattern of an object. All objects can have methods and fields (attributes). Methods of an objects give functionality to the object to do task or computation on data. Fields are for storing data. Every object belongs to a class that have only one instance.
A class is an abstract template for creating objects that have similar methods and fields. A class also defines/create a Type (of objects) and therefore objects of the same class have the same Type. A class is not a value (like functions and objects) and it lives in its own namespace. Scala has two namespace: namespace of values, and namespace of types. Classes live in the type namespace.
The functionality of an object (if it has one) can be called like a function. A function is a first class value whereas a method belongs to an object. For example:
object addNumbers{
 def addEm (a: Int, b: Int) = println(a + b)
// compare with
object addNumbers{
 def apply (a: Int, b: Int) = println(a + b)
Function-like application of any object is available by using the apply method.
An executable Scala program is an object with an entry point, i.e. the main method. An object can be made executable (or an executable Scala code) by either adding a main method, or making the object extends the type App:
object MyProgram{ // this is a singleton objec
 import... //import libraries
 // Array[String] are used for the command line arguments
 // body of the main program to do stuff
// or
object MyProgram extends App {
 // body of the main program to do stuff
1- Singleton object
Is an objects which is unique and we cannot create other values of this object. Singleton object belongs to a class that have only one instance. As it can be seen the type of a singleton object defined as bellow is itself. The term Box$_USER_ indicated the type @ a unique (reference) identifier of the object. All types of objects have unique identifiers.
object Box
res0: Box.type = Box$_USER_
2- Object (normal)
An object should belong to a predefined class. Example:
class Animal(val kind: String, val location: String) {
 def loc = println(kind + " lives in " + location)
val polarbear_1 = new Animal("Bear", "north pole")
// results
defined class Animal
polarbear_1: Animal = Animal@669cb6c7
Bear lives in north pole
res2: String = Bear
The class Animal creates a new type Animal that can be used like any other types. This is a type of an object.
3- Companion Objects
A companion object of a class is a singleton object with the same name as a class (and defined in the same file as the class's file). The class is also called the companion class of the object. These two live in different namespaces, i.e. value and type namespaces. It is then important to note that the companion object is not an instant of its companion class. One application is to have the (singleton) companion object manage and implement the constructors of an instant (object) of the companion class. In this case the companion object is an auxiliary tool. For example:
class Line(val point_1:Double, val point_2:Double){
 def printPoints = println(point_1,point_2)
val line_1 = new Line(0.0, 1.0) // Line is the name of the class
// Compare with
 def printPoints = println(point_1,point_2)
object Line{
 def apply(point_1:Double, point_2:Double): Line = new Line(point_1,point_2)
val line_1 = Line(0.0,1.0) // Line is the name of the object
4- Case classes
Case classes are useful shorthand for defining a class, its companion objects and several useful features at once. They are ideal for lightweight data-holding classes. Defining a case class is as of a class, however, with adding the literal case, and the val keyword for the constructors is optional. It also does not need a new keyword as there is a companion object with an apply method for the purpose of creating the case class. Example:
case class Animal (kind:String, location:String){
// instantiate a case class using its class
val polarbear_1 = new Animal("polar bear", "north pole")
// instantiate a case class using its companion object automatically built
val polarbear_2 = Animal("polar bear", "north pole")
Features of case classes
1- Sensible equal and hashCode methods acting on the field values of the objects rather than the reference identity. Example:
polarbear_1 == polarbear_2
// result
res2: Boolean = true // but two different values
polarbear_1.eq(polarbear_2) //eq method compares the reference ids
res2: Boolean = false
2- Copy method
val polarbear_3 = polarbear_1.copy() // it is a shallow copy
3- Pattern matching using case classes. Pattern match is an extended if.
To match against the constructor values. Example:
case class Animal (kind:String, location:String){
object inspectAnimal{
 def inspect(anAnimal: Animal): String =
 anAnimal match { // it reads: check if anAnimal matches a case and then output as insructed
 case Animal("bear", "north pole") => "this is a polar bear"
 case Animal("bear", "Banff") => "this is a Griz


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This paper describes a new stress-intensity factor (SIF) solution for an external surface crack in a sphere that expands capabilities previously available for this common pressure vessel geometry. The SIF solution employs the weight function (WF) methodology that enables rapid calculations of SIF values. The WF methodology determines SIF values from the nonlinear stress variations computed for the uncracked geometry, e.g., from service stresses and/or residual stresses. The current approach supports two degrees of freedom that denote the two crack tips located normal to the surface and the surface of the sphere. The geometric formulation of this solution enforces an elliptical crack front, maintains normality of the crack front with the free surface, and supports two degrees of freedom for fatigue crack growth from an internal crack tip and a surface crack tip. The new SIF solution accommodates spherical geometries with an exterior diameter greater than or equal to four times the thickness. This WF SIF solution has been combined with stress variations common for spherical pressure vessels: uniform internal pressure on the interior surface, uniform tension on the crack plane, and uniform bending on the crack plane.
This paper provides a complete overview of this solution. We present for the first time the geometric formulation of the crack front that enables the new functionality and set the geometric limits of the solution, e.g., the maximum size and shape of the crack front. The paper discusses the bivariant WF formulation used to define the SIF solution and details the finite element analyses employed to calibrate terms in the WF formulation. A summary of preliminary verification efforts demonstrates the credibility of this solution against independent results from finite element analyses. We also compare results of this new solution against independent SIFs computed by finite element analyses, legacy SIF solutions, API 579, and FITNET. These comparisons indicate that the new WF solution compares favorably with results from finite element analyses. This paper summarizes ongoing efforts to improve and extend this solution, including formal verification and development of an internal surface crack model. Finally, we discuss the capabilities of this solution's implementation in NASGRO® v10.0.


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Search for neutrinoless double beta decay of Cd-116 with the NEMO-3 experiment
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This dissertation describes the approach taken in measuring two neutrino double beta decay of Cd-116 to the ground state of Sn-116 and in searching for the effective Majorana neutrino mass by placing a lower limit on the half-life for neutrinoless double beta decay of Cd-116 using the powerful technique of a combined tracking chamber and calorimeter with the NEMO-3 detector. The description of the detector, its natural background contamination, and the tools used to perform the analysis are discussed. The single electron channel was used to identify source foil contamination from [beta]-emitters and the electron-gamma channel was used to confirm the previous measurements of Tl-208 and Bi-214 contaminations in the source foil. Using these backgrounds, the two neutrino double beta decay half-life of Cd-116 was measured for the single states dominance hypothesis and the higher states dominance hypothesis. The final data set was defined to be data from Phrase One and Phase Two for the medium and low activity regions. Using 1471 days of data, the values of the half-life for the single data dominance hypothesis and the higher states dominance hypothesis were found.


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Full color reproduction of Giovanni Leardo's 1452 Mappamundi.
Notecard Size: 5 x 7 in.
Price: Individual card with envelope, $2.00.
Packet of six with envelopes, $10.00.
Text on Back: "Perhaps the finest example of a medieval world map, or mappamundi, preserved in the Western Hemisphere, the Leardo map of the world is the oldest original map in the AGS Library. Dating from 1452, this manuscript map on vellum is one of only three extant world maps by the 15th century Venetian cartographer Giovanni Leardo. Following cartographic conventions of the time, Jerusalem is shown as the center of the world, and the map is "oriented" with east at the top. A series of concentric rings around the circular map comprises an elaborate calendar, a feature common to all of Leardo's maps.
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Golda Meir Library
Printed at no cost to the taxpayers of Wisconsin."


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I have the following code:
Object.defineProperty(LineSegment.prototype,'hasPoint',{ value:
 function (point) {
 if (typeof point!= 'object' ||!(point instanceof Point)) {
 throw new TypeError('LineSegment.prototype.hasPoint requires a point value.'); }
 var m = (this.y1 - this.y2) / (this.x1 - this.x2);
 return (this.y1 - point.y) / (this.x1 - point.x) == m; }
It works fine for lines, but not line segments. How would I check if the point is out of bounds, and apply it to JavaScript?
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The easiest and fastest answer can only be used if x1 < x2. In that case, the following return statement:
return (this.y1 - point.y) / (this.x1 - point.x) == m && point.x >= this.x1 && point.x <= this.x2;
The first part checks if the point is on the line, the two next conditions check if the x coordinate is between x1 and x2 (inclusive).
Note: if x2 < x1, you can simply add a condition in the constructor to swap the two points. You could also change the point in the form p+q*v (where p is the first point of the line, q the second and v a scalar value, this is only possible if the point is on the line). If v is between 0 and 1 (inclusive), the point is on the line segment.
EDIT: Just a warning, your method won't be very reliable, because of the way computers handle doubles. See the wikipedia page for some examples: _URL_
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Thanks, I ended up using: return ((this.y1 - point.y) / (this.x1 - point.x) == m && ( point.x >= this.x1 && point.x <= this.x2 || point.x <= this.x1 && point.x >= this.x2)) || (this.y1 == point.y && this.x == point.x);, I'll look into something to deal with the float issue later, probably a 9e6 type solution. – Not a Name Feb 2 '11 at 2:18
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How to grow a goatee
The Goatee is everywhere, from Hollywood to your local high street, and there's a good reason for its popularity.
 It's about the smallest beard you can grow (not counting the Soul Patch). In fact, its almost a'starter beard' (which you can extend into a Full Goatee - aka Circle Beard - at a later stage). You can practice trimming it, shaving it into slightly different shapes, and pulling at it a bit with your fingers when you want to indicate puzzlement. As boys' toys go, it's easier to acquire than most, and it doesn't need batteries. Enjoy!
2. Using your beard trimmer without the comb, remove the rest of your moustache and beard, except for a small section underneath (and a bit wider than) your mouth
3. Set your precision trimmer to 1-2mm. Trim a line on your chin 5mm from the corner of your lip on each side, and connect this line below the jawbone.
4. Curve a line around your Soul Patch on each side.
5. Finish the job off by using a rotary shaver on everything that's not part of your Original Goatee.


TextReadingOrder TextReadingOrder TextReadingOrder TextReadingOrder Enum
Definition
Provides a value for TextReadingOrder properties.
public : enum class TextReadingOrderpublic enum TextReadingOrderPublic Enum TextReadingOrder// This API is not available in Javascript.
<object property="textReadingOrderMemberName"/>
Attributes
Windows 10 requirements
Device family
Windows 10 (introduced v10.0.10240.0)
API contract
Windows.Foundation.UniversalApiContract (introduced v1)
Fields
Default Default Default Default
Do not detect flow direction from content. Use FlowDirection value (if any) for reading order decisions. (Windows 8.1)
DetectFromContent DetectFromContent DetectFromContent DetectFromContent
Detect flow direction from text content. For bidirectional text, text containers will infer the reading order for text based on the content. See Remarks.
UseFlowDirection UseFlowDirection UseFlowDirection UseFlowDirection
Do not detect flow direction from content. Use FlowDirection value (if any) for reading order decisions. (Starting with Windows 10)
Remarks
Important
Starting with Windows 10, the enumeration value 0 has the constant name UseFlowDirection.
The TextReadingOrder properties influences the reading order (left-to-right or right-to-left) of individual UI elements that contain bidirectional text. These properties can be set to TextReadingOrder ="DetectFromContent" so that content can be detected dynamically, rather than using a FlowDirection property on a content parent. The DetectFromContent logic uses the first strong character in each paragraph to determine the reading direction for the paragraph, based on the Unicode Bidirectional Algorithm, P2.
This property can be useful when the base direction of the text is unknown, and may not match the user's language or direction. For more info see How to support bidirectional UI.
If content is coming from data binding, this avoids the need for binding to FlowDirection with a converter that interprets right-to-left locale info that comes from the data.
Unlike FlowDirection and its logic, the reading order logic for DetectFromContent will not affect the alignment of the text within the text control, it just adjusts the order in which blocks of bidirectional text are laid out.
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Child & Youth Support Worker
Posted: March 18, 2021
Job Title: Child & Youth Support Worker
The Child & Youth Support worker is responsible for maintaining a safe, secure environment for children and youth residing at the Shelter and JPH, or when using child care facilities. The position is also responsible for program development, administration and program delivery for children and youth within the Dr. Margaret Savage Crisis Centre.
The Child & Youth Support Worker will be responsible for providing care and support to children and youth who have been exposed to family and domestic violence or other crises. They must ensure the development and safety of these children in accordance with relevant federal and provincial legislation and policies. The Child & Youth Support Worker will be respectful of children, youth and parents, and ensure that equipment and facilities are clean, safe and well maintained.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Plan and provide age-appropriate programming for children residing at the shelter or JPH, as well as those attending shelter programs. Plan and implement activities to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of the children/youth in the program.
- Provide scheduled child care activities on a weekly basis. Provide varying levels of care for the children of the center including: educational activities/reading, games, storytelling play and physical activity, arts/crafts/musical activities, etc. Assist school aged children with homework and school work. Ensure that children are NOT preoccupied by television/movies and that they are engaged in activities that will attribute to their learning and development.
- Develop youth programming while ensuring that a variety of counseling/educational activities, sports/recreation activities, cultural and other programming activities are planned according to program policies and requirements and ensure positive implementation. The goal is to develop varying levels of programming that are age appropriate.
- Ensure the communication of programming information is distributed to all involved.
- Establish trusting relationships with children, youth and mothers in the Shelter/JPH and communicate with these children, youth and their families to determine their needs and interests.
- Supervise and lead activities for children and youth and monitor the use of equipment and facilities.
- Create relevant educational/training programs for youth to develop their skills.
- Work with mothers to strengthen their understanding and ability to support their children. Offer appropriate parenting advice and support.
- Coordinate child and youth activities with other community organizations.
- Develop a database of child and youth related organizations and activities/workshops offered.
- Respond to the needs of children and youth by providing them support with compassion and understanding in a non-judgmental manner.
- Act as a role model, exhibiting appropriate parenting skills and provide advice and guidance to mothers.
- Voice concerns regarding children's mental and/or physical health to child's guardian and DMSCC Program Coordinator. Follow Child Welfare and Shelter protocol for reporting.
- Provide client transportation as required.
- Assist in orientation of staff and volunteers as to the special needs of children who have witnessed and are victims of family and domestic violence.
- Be an active team member and promote the team "vision." Be willing to assist/help co-workers when needed and encourage open communication amongst staff.
- Work with staffing by providing suggested strategies to best support participants (children, youth, parents/guardian).
- Perform other related work as assigned by the Program Coordinator and/or designate.
- Early Childhood Development Certificate Level I, II or III; Diploma in Child & Youth Care; degree preferred. Related education and training will be considered.
- 2-3 years at minimum of experience in child care or related area.
- Experience working with children who have been exposed to family and domestic violence, emotional and social challenges. Experience working with children from diverse backgrounds.
- High degree of resourcefulness, flexibility, adaptability, and crisis intervention skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and strong computer skills.
- Clear Criminal Record Check and Child Welfare Check.
- Standard First Aid/CPR, ASIST Certification, and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training is considered an asset.
- Valid Class 5 driver's license, free from restrictions.


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- Witches' brooms, a clump of small weak branches arising from one point on a larger branch, form in infected trees
- Needles on brooms are pale green to yellow in summer
- Needles die and fall off in autumn, leaving a clump of bare branches in the winter
- Yellow to orange bumps form on needles within the witches' broom, and may release powdery orange fungal spores in summer
- The branch at the base of the broom may be unusually swollen or cracked
- Also infects chickweed, causing orange spots or blotches on leaves
- More information on Broom rust...


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General Questions about the Powerline or PLC Backhaul Feature of Deco
Deco PX50(AX3000 + G1500), Deco P7 (AC1300+AV600), and Deco P9 (AC1200+AV1000) have a built-in powerline chipset, which provides a feature called Powerline/PLC Backhaul.
Note: Currently, only Deco PX50, Deco P9, and Deco P7 support the Powerline/PLC Backhaul feature.
Q1: Can Deco PX50 build PLC Backhaul with Deco P9 and P7?
No. Deco PX50 uses the G.hn powerline standard while Deco P7/P9 uses the HomePlugAV powerline standard, which is not compatible with each other.
However, the Deco P9 and Deco P7 can build the Powerline Backhaul together.
Q2: How to enable the Powerline Backhaul feature?
Powerline Backhaul doesn't need to be turned on by any hardware or software switch, and it takes effect automatically as long as:
- When Deco PX50/P7/P9 is used as the Main Deco.
- Two or more Deco PX50 under the same power grid, or two or more Deco P7/P9 under the same power grid.
The Powerline Backhaul works between two Deco PX50 or two Deco P7/P9.
Q3: Does the PLC Backhaul takes effect between Deco PX50/P7/P9 and other powerline products?
No. Deco products can only build the PLC Backhaul connection with other Deco products that adopt the same powerline standard.
Q4: Can PLC Backhaul, Ethernet Backhaul, and Wi-Fi Backhaul work at the same time?
If there is no Ethernet cable between the Deco units, Wi-Fi Backhaul and PLC Backhaul will take effect at the same time.
If there is an Ethernet cable between the Deco units, then only Ethernet Backhaul will take effect.
Q5: How to know if PLC Backhaul is established successfully?
1. Deco P7
We can learn whether PLC Backhaul works from the PLC indicator on the power adapter.
If the indicator is solid orange, it means the PLC backhaul connection is bad or even fails to establish. In this case, please refer to Q6 for further help.
If the indicator is solid green, it means the PLC Backhaul connection is good.
2. Deco P9/Deco PX50
There is no LED light on the power adapter of Deco P9/PX50 to indicate the PLC connection status. However, you can click on the network map on the Deco app, then click on a satellite Deco P9/PX50 to check which deco it connects to and whether through the PLC backhaul or not.
Q6: What Can I do if PLC Backhaul is not working properly (The LED indicator on the power adapter is orange)?
1. Make sure all the Deco units are under the same power grid.
2. Connect the Deco unit to a different power socket. Use the wall socket rather than the extension socket.
3. If the Deco unit is close to a DSL modem or a DSL telephone line, plug the Deco into a different wall socket away from them.
4. It is recommended to put two Deco units within a distance of 100 meters. In addition, please keep the Deco units far away from high-power appliances to avoid possible interference.
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Understanding images: Part 1 – The basics
Theresa Estrada, a program manager on the Word team, writes today about the basics of working with graphic objects–shapes, text boxes, pictures, and more. This is the first of a series of posts about graphic objects.
Figures, also called graphic objects, can add a ton of pizazz to a document, but they don't always behave the way you might expect, which can be incredibly frustrating. With a little behind-the-scenes information, you can put your figures in their place.
The basics
What do I mean when I say "figure"? A figure is any type of graphic object that you can insert in a document, except for tables. That includes shapes, text boxes, pictures, clip art, charts, SmartArt, and WordArt.
In terms of how figures behave in your document, there are two basic types:
 - Inline with text
 - Floating
You can change a figure's behavior by using the Wrap Text menu in the Arrange section on the Format tab, which appears when you select the figure:
Wrap text menu on Format tab
Figures that use the Square, Tight, Through, Top and Bottom, Behind Text, or In Front of Text wrapping style are all considered floating. So how do you know which option to use?
Inline figures
In line with text, or inline, is the default behavior for pictures, clip art, charts, and SmartArt. When a figure is inline, it is treated exactly the same as any other character in the document. For example, if you insert a picture like the cute dog below, it has to actually be on a line. The line's height increases to accommodate the picture, and the picture moves with the text around it. The figure will respect any formatting applied to the paragraph it is in, such as aligning the paragraph in the center of the page.
Puppy with rubber duck by Fotolia at
Inline figures' behavior is familiar and predictable, but the downside is that they are tied to the lines of text. This means you can't position them in many places on the page without resorting to fancy layout tricks. These figures don't usually look integrated with the document, since the text doesn't wrap around them. Finally, there is no way to force an inline figure to stay in a specific location.
Floating figures
Enter the floating figure, which is the default behavior for shapes and text boxes. The big difference between inline figures and floating figures is that floating figures are inserted on a separate drawing layer. Anything in the drawing layer "floats" independently of text, which means you can position a floating figure almost anywhere. These figures can have text wrapping around them or be positioned in front of or behind text. Text wrapping can help integrate a figure with the rest of your content, as you can see from the dog picture in this example:
Photo inserted in text as floating figure; Puppy with rubber duck by Fotolia at
Floating figures are incredibly flexible in how they can be positioned, and they solve most of the problems related to inline figures. However, this flexibility can sometimes lead to surprising results.
Looking ahead
I'll spend the next few blog posts demystifying the options related to floating figures, including:
 - How to wrap text around your figures in a variety of ways.
 - Why your figures sometimes jump to new locations (and how to prevent that from happening!).
 - Quick ways to get figures to align with each other (and stay aligned).
– Theresa Estrada is a program manager on the Word team who spends most of her days (and some nights) studying how users work with figures in their documents.


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Dahua Lin, John Fisher
Mixture distributions are often used to model complex data. In this paper, we develop a new method that jointly estimates mixture models over multiple data sets by exploiting the statistical dependencies between them. Specifically, we introduce a set of latent Dirichlet processes as sources of component models (atoms), and for each data set, we construct a nonparametric mixture model by combining sub-sampled versions of the latent DPs. Each mixture model may acquire atoms from different latent DPs, while each atom may be shared by multiple mixtures. This multi-to-multi association distinguishes the proposed method from prior constructions that rely on tree or chain structures, allowing mixture models to be coupled more flexibly. In addition, we derive a sampling algorithm that jointly infers the model parameters and present experiments on both document analysis and image modeling.


I'm a renter or have a shaded roof. Can I still use solar power?
If you have a shaded roof, the short answer is "no, " and if you are a renter the answer is "maybe." Renters can benefit from a rule known as virtual net metering that allows them to share the output of a solar system at multi-tenant buildings. Additionally, the concept of community solar could open up solar to renters, those with shaded roofs, and many others. However, it is currently not available to PG&E customers.
Virtual Net Metering
Virtual Net Metering
Virtual net metering allows solar energy to be credited to the electricity bills of multiple tenants in a building.
If you are a renter in a multi-tenant building, you and your neighbors can share the benefits of solar energy through an arrangement called virtual net metering (VNM). VNM is the concept of allocating an on-site energy source to tenants across multiple units through the utility billing system, rather than by hard-wiring separate energy systems to each unit's electricity meter. In addition to simplifying the installation process and saving money, VNM has greater flexibility because the landlord or HOA can administratively reassign shares of energy from one unit to another. Tenants that participate in VNM receive credit on their utility bill just like customers who have a solar energy system hard-wired to their electricity meter.
Under VNM, the solar system owner (likely the landlord) provides PG&E with a list of tenants, including PG&E account numbers, that want to participate, and indicates the percentage of the solar system's total output that each tenant should be credited for on their bill. The Robinson family in apartment 2 might sign up for 15%, the Garcias in apartment 5 for 10%, and so on. Then, at the end of the month, each family's electricity usage (kWh) is offset by its share of solar energy, reducing the family's electricity bill. If a family receives more solar energy than is used in a given month, it receives a credit for the value of the difference. That credit is applied to another month's bill.
You can learn more about VNM by reading PG&E's VNM Application and Interconnection Agreement. Building owners or HOAs interested in using VNM to supply solar energy to multiple tenants should also read about options for financing solar systems. Interested renters should speak to their landlords to encourage them to consider installing solar and using VNM.
Community Shared Solar
Community shared solar is the term most often used to describe solar systems that supply electricity to multiple customers within a geographic region (e.g., neighborhood, city, utility service area). In many ways, community shared solar is similar to onsite solar. For instance, the electricity produced by the solar system offsets charges for the participant's monthly electricity use. However, community shared solar does not require the solar system to be located on a participant's property, allowing multiple participants to invest in and benefit from a single, centralized solar system.
Community shared solar is currently not available to customers in PG&E's service territory. However, it would be an useful tool to expand access to solar energy for customers who otherwise are unable to benefit from solar. This includes those who rent, have a shaded roof, do not have the financial resources needed to meet the up-front costs of investing in solar energy on their property, or simply are not interested in hosting onsite solar.
Community shared solar has been successfully implemented by numerous utilities and states, and the California Legislature has considered legislation to create a statewide community solar program. To learn more, download our short paper on Community Shared Solar with the basics of community shared solar, examples of existing programs, and community shared solar's potential to expand San Francisco's solar market.


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What kind of e-bus charging strategies exist and what is their impact on battery health and aging? This whitepaper provides these answers and shows how battery analytics can help operators make data-driven, informed decisions regarding the best charging strategies for their e-bus fleets.
E-bus charging strategies
How to understand the impact of charging strategies on e-bus batteries
If you visit a bus depot in a city, you get a good sense of the challenges faced by public transport providers who are transitioning from diesel to electric buses. Whilst the refueling structure for diesel buses is comparable to regular gas stations for consumers, the charging infrastructure for large e-bus fleets creates a major challenge for the organization of bus depots. More space is required, as well as technologies such as transmission network capacity and load planning.
Above all, charging strategies can have major implications for the overall health and lifetime of the battery. As the battery is generally the most expensive component of buses, bus fleet operators need to be aware of factors that can cause the battery to age faster. In this whitepaper, we explain the implications of different charging strategies on battery health and aging.
Interested in learning more about battery charging strategies?
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Members of the European Society for Immunodeficiencies (ESID) and other colleagues have updated the multi-stage expert-opinion-based diagnostic protocol for non-immunologists incorporating newly defined primary immunodeficiency diseases (PIDs). The protocol presented here aims to increase the awareness of PIDs among doctors working in different fields. Prompt identification of PID is important for prognosis, but this may not be an easy task. The protocol therefore starts from the clinical presentation of the patient. Because PIDs may present at all ages, this protocol is aimed at both adult and paediatric physicians. The multi-stage design allows cost-effective screening for PID of the large number of potential cases in the early phases, with more expensive tests reserved for definitive classification in collaboration with a specialist in the field of immunodeficiency at a later stage.
© 2011 The Author. Clinical and Experimental Immunology © 2011 British Society for Immunology.


Cavitation‐Free Continuous‐Wave Laser Ablation from a Solid Target to Synthesize Low‐Size‐Dispersed Gold Nanoparticles
Abstract : Continuous wave (CW) radiation from a Yb-fiber laser (central wavelength 1064 nm, power 1–200 W) was used to initiate ablation of a gold target in deionized water and to synthesize bare (unprotected) gold nanoparticles. We show that the formed nanoparticles present a single low-size-dispersed population with a mean size of the order of 10 nm, which contrasts with previously reported data on dual populations of nanoparticles formed during pulsed laser ablation in liquids. The lack of a second population of nanoparticles is explained by the absence of cavitation-related mechanism of material ablation, which typically takes place under pulsed laser action on a solid target in liquid ambience, and this supposition is confirmed by plume visualization tests. We also observe a gradual growth of mean nanoparticle size from 8–10 nm to 20–25 nm under the increase of laser power for 532 nm pumping wavelength, whereas for 1064 nm pumping wavelength the mean size 8–10 nm is independent of radiation power. The growth of the nanoparticles observed for 532 nm wavelength is attributed to the enhanced target melting and splashing followed by additional heating due to an efficient excitation of plasmons over gold nanoparticles. Bare, low-size-dispersed gold nanoparticles are of importance for a variety of applications, including biomedicine, catalysis, and photovoltaics. The use of CW radiation for nanomaterial production promises to improve the cost efficiency of this technology.
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Alexey Kucherik, Yu. V. Ryabchikov, S Kutrovskaya, Ahmed Al-Kattan, S.M. Arakelyan, et al.. Cavitation‐Free Continuous‐Wave Laser Ablation from a Solid Target to Synthesize Low‐Size‐Dispersed Gold Nanoparticles. ChemPhysChem, Wiley-VCH Verlag, 2017, 18 (9), pp._PHONE_. 〈_URL_ 〈10.1002/cphc.201601419〉. 〈ujm-01521492〉
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|Dutch Oven Cooking, Recipes and More|
Soldiers cooked their own food in pots, kettles, Dutch ovens, grills, and broilers. Families often accompanied their men into the field. Women assisted with cooking, sewing, washing clothes, and tending the sick. Children carried firewood or water.
Both British and American officers brought their own home necessities, such as tea strainers, that they used to ease the hardships of battle. Each man supplied his own utensils. These included a spoon, cup, fork, knife, and wood or metal plate. Strong spirits were usually provided.
Now it appears dutch ovens cooking has made a comeback.
Learn more at our dutch oven resource below.


What you need to do when experience airbag explosion and get burned
Updated Aug 16, 2022 | Same topic: Let's Drive Smart!
Though designed to save our lives, airbags can also injure ourselves too. Here's how to deal with airbag burns or explosion!
Airbags play an important role in driver and passenger safety during car crashes. These reduce the risk of serious injury and death caused by accidents. However, airbags can also cause friction, thermal, and chemical burns.
Luckily, most cases of airbag burns heal without complications and are relatively minor. In this article from Philkotse.com, we will dig deeper and learn how to properly treat airbag burns.
Part 1: Respond to the injury immediately
Step 1: Usually, airbag burns are the second degree in severity. This means these need medical attention. The most commonly affected areas are the hands, neck, and face. Any types of burns in these areas should be examined by a medical practitioner, especially when the burn is chemical in nature.
Seeking medical treatment will also address any wounds that may be prone to infection.
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Seek medical treatment as soon as possible because burns of any type are prone to infection
Step 2: Immediately remove any jewelry and clothing near the burn because these swell quickly. These items can restrict the flow of blood and it will be hard to remove from swollen spots.
In case there's clothing stuck or melted to the burn, do not attempt to remove it yourself. Instead, cut around it, leaving the stuck or melted patch in place. Let emergency services handle it.
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Clothing or jewelry can restrict the flow of blood and will be hard to remove from swollen spots
Step 3: Start irrigation by flushing or running the burn in cool or lukewarm water for at least 20 minutes. This should be done as soon as possible. There might be chemical agents present in the burn so it needs to be thoroughly flushed with as much water as possible to wash away the corrosive and toxic substances.
If the affected area is the eyes, continuously flush it while holding the eyelids open for 15 to 20 minutes. It will be easier if you do this in the shower, if possible.
You can use either a Ringer's lactate solution or saline solution in large quantities if you have access to these. But, usually, water is used because it is more likely to be available. Additionally, the burns need to be flushed continuously even while transporting to the hospital.
>>> Read more: 8 must-have items for your car emergency kit.
Part 2: Seek medical attention
Step 1: Patients need to undergo a litmus test to identify the acidity or alkalinity of the burn. This should be done once the patient arrives at the hospital. Alkaline chemical burns can be acquired from car airbags. If the pH is higher than seven, the burn is chemical. To lower the Ph, the burn needs to be flushed with water.
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Patients need to undergo a litmus test to identify the acidity or alkalinity of the burn
There's no need to flush the burn for several hours if the pH is neutral or the pH is 7. You can proceed with applying the ointment and dressing the wound.
Step 2: Use a saline solution or water when flushing an alkaline chemical burn to bring the pH back to 7. This could take two to 12 hours to normalize.
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Use a saline solution or water when flushing an alkaline chemical burn
Step 3: A medical professional or a doctor will apply a topical antibiotic to the burns. It will aid in preventing infection and will also keep the affected skin moisturized. Commonly, you will also be prescribed a topical ointment at home.
Step 4: After the application of the antibiotic ointment, the doctor will dress the wound using a non-adhesive bandage or sterile gauze. It's recommended to keep the dressing in place for 24 hours. After that, you can change it once or twice a day.
Most airbag burns are relatively minor and only require flushing and dressing. Other treatments like skin grafts for severe cases of burns probably won't be needed.
Step 5: Most probably, the doctor or medical professional will explain to you the proper care instructions like how often how you need to wash the wound, apply antibiotic ointment, and change the wound's dressing. Instructions depend on the severity of the burn. It is important to listen carefully and take note of what the doctor is telling.
>>> Also read: Early warning device for cars: Must-have safety tool for every Pinoy driver.
Part 3: Recovering from the burn
Step 1: In cases of severe airbag burns, doctors usually prescribe pain relievers. Commonly, an over-the-counter pain reliever is recommended. Take the prescribed medication as instructed.
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Doctors may prescribe pain relievers for burns if needed
Step 2: The dressing should be kept in place for 24 to 48 hours or longer depending on what the doctor recommends. You should remove the dressing dry and not soaked in water to help clear debris and dead tissue.
Step 3: Wash the area carefully using lukewarm water, antimicrobial soap and a clean piece of cloth. Test the temperature of the water first before flushing it over the wound.
The burn is sensitive to cold and hot temperatures. Also, avoid using liquid soaps that have alcohol in them because it could cause further damage to the wound.
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Avoid using liquid soaps that have alcohol in them because it could cause further damage to the wound
Step 4: Use a lint-free gauze or cotton swab to apply a thin layer of antibiotic ointment on the burn. Do not double touch or dip the gauze or swab to the ointment container after using it on the wound. Dispose of the gauze or swab properly and make sure it will not come into contact with any surfaces after using it to the burn.
Step 5: Redress the burn with a non-adhesive bandage or sterile gauze after washing and applying ointment. You can do this procedure once or twice a day or as recommended by the doctor. Consult your doctor about specific instructions, as you might not need to cover a burn with gauze.
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Airbags play an important role in driver and passenger safety during car crashes
Step 6: You must not miss follow-up checkups, probably within one or two weeks. The doctor will check if the burn is healing properly, examine it for scarring, or check for changes in pigmentation. Usually, a burn will take around two to four weeks to heal, but it still depends on its severity.
Step 7: Seek immediate medical attention if the burn starts to be painful, seeps pus, smells bad, looks red, does not show healing within one or two weeks, feels hot to touch, and if you develop a fever.
These are signs of infection and may need additional medical treatment. If left untreated, it might result in a medical emergency.
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[SVC12-13] Preliminary ambient seismic noise study in the Tatun Volcano Group of Taiwan
Keywords:ambient seismic noise, Tatun Volcano Group, Taiwan
Studying continuously ambient seismic noise to obtain S-wave velocity structure beneath a densely seismic array is well performed around the world in the past decade. Seismic activity at TVG has been monitored by a dense seismic array with around 20 permanent broadband stations operated by Taiwan Volcano Observatory at Tatun (TVO). Since 2014, there are 20 more temporal broadband stations widely and evenly installed at TVG, supported by Central Geological Survey (CGS) of Taiwan. It is a good opportunity to study ambient seismic noise to investigate more detailed S-wave velocity structure in the shallow crust and searching for possible candidates of magma chamber beneath TGV. In the meanwhile, we can also relocate seismic events and compare seismicity with the newly velocity structure derived from ambient seismic noise. Furthermore, it is a possibility to search any velocity variances relate to large seismic events like Shilin earthquake happened on February 12, 2014.


P0601 Chevrolet: Step-by-Step Guide to Replacing the Control Module and Final Verdict
If your Chevy Equinox is showing a P0601 code, indicating an internal control module checksum error, you may need to replace the control module. In this guide, we'll walk you through the process of replacing the control module to fix this issue.
Firstly, before considering a replacement, always check the wiring to ensure there are no issues such as cuts or damage. Once you've confirmed that the wiring is intact, you can proceed with replacing the control module.
Steps to Replace the Control Module
To begin the replacement, follow these steps:
 1. Remove the cover: Use an eight-millimeter socket to remove the bolts securing the cover.
 2. Secure transmission cooler line: The cooler line has a 13-millimeter nut, remove it and carefully lay the line back to prevent trapping the cover.
 3. Ensure the seal is in place: Check the seal on the transmission cooler line to avoid fluid leaks after reassembly.
 4. Verify matching numbers: If replacing with a used module, ensure the numbers match. For a new module, the VIN number will be used for selection.
 5. Unscrew the bolts: Remove the seven-millimeter and 10-millimeter bolts to access and remove the control module.
 6. Disconnect plugs: Unplug the connectors and carefully secure the wires out of the way.
Remember to handle the bolts carefully as they are of the same length and can be interchanged. Once the control module is removed, you can proceed with replacing it with a new or used one, ensuring that it is reprogrammed to match your vehicle's specifications.
Conclusion
By following these steps, you can effectively address the P0601 code in your Chevy Equinox due to an internal control module checksum error. Always ensure proper reprogramming after replacing the module to avoid any potential issues with transmission functionality. We hope this guide has been helpful in enabling you to replace the control module yourself and resolve the error code in your vehicle.
What does the P0601 code mean for a Chevy Equinox?
The P0601 code for a Chevy Equinox stands for internal computer checksum error. This code indicates a loss of communication between the transmission computer and the control module on the vehicle.
How to replace the control module for the P0601 code?
To replace the control module for the P0601 code, you will need to remove the cover by unscrewing the bolts, disconnect the wiring, and then slide off the module. If replacing with a used one, ensure the numbers match up. If using a new one, it will need to be reprogrammed.
What should be checked before replacing the control module for the P0601 code?
Before replacing the control module for the P0601 code, always check the wiring to ensure it is working as intended and that there are no cut wires or other issues with the wiring.
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Here we propose a psychological model of over-purchasing informed by animal foraging theory and make predictions about variables that predict over-purchasing by either exacerbating or mitigating the anticipation of future scarcity. These variables include additional scarcity cues (e.g. loss of income), distress (e.g. depression), psychological factors that draw attention to these cues (e.g. neuroticism) or to reassuring messages (eg. analytical reasoning) or which facilitate over-purchasing (e.g. income).
We tested our model in parallel nationally representative internet surveys of the adult general population conducted in the United Kingdom (UK: N = 2025) and the Republic of Ireland (RoI: N = 1041) 52 and 31 days after the first confirmed cases of COVID-19 were detected in the UK and RoI, respectively.
About three quarters of participants reported minimal over-purchasing. There was more over-purchasing in RoI vs UK and in urban vs rural areas. When over-purchasing occurred, in both countries it was observed across a wide range of product categories and was accounted for by a single latent factor. It was positively predicted by household income, the presence of children at home, psychological distress (depression, death anxiety), threat sensitivity (right wing authoritarianism) and mistrust of others (paranoia). Analytic reasoning ability had an inhibitory effect. Predictor variables accounted for 36% and 34% of the variance in over-purchasing in the UK and RoI respectively. With some caveats, the data supported our model and points to strategies to mitigate over-purchasing in future crises.
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© 2021 Bentall et al. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.
Copyright 2021 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.


Implement Roaming Into Windows 8 Apps: Microsoft Explains
Roaming And Windows 8 Apps
In the latest post on the Windows 8 app developer blog, Microsoft explains how to implement roaming into Windows 8 apps.
If you're building a Windows 8 app, Microsoft is pretty much holding your hand so the app doesn't get rejected or have negative user feedback
We've been tracking Microsoft's post over at the Windows 8 app developer blog, and the latest installments talks about how roaming can be implemented into apps. Roaming data is when Wi-Fi connections aren't available, and you use a cellular service such as 4G.
Microsoft says it's goal with roaming is to make it easy when connected to the cloud, and is actually taking the control away from the develop so they don't have to configure roaming settings.
Windows 8 has what Microsoft describes as an integrated roaming sync for Application Data for Metro apps using a connected Microsoft Account (your login ID). This ApplicationData is split into three types – local (Wi-Fi), roaming (3G, 4G etc.) and temporary. Microsoft added when users connect to Windows, they all connected to the app.
Creating Consistent Experiences
Roaming data also has a per-app data storage, and the limits ensure that battery life and performance are not compromized. The quota currently is around 100KB, and Microsoft says developers should ensure at the design stage the quota won't be exceeded. A common problem Microsoft sees with apps is that they scan the whole articles rather than identifiers; basically, scanning the whole articles uses more data.
Microsoft also talked about creating a continuous experience across PCs, citing an example where someone is reading another person's RSS feed before they have to catch a bus. There's the ability for developers to create this experience across devices, and Microsoft includes a line of code for Javascript and C# (check out the source link, below).
Windows will warn of any changes when roaming, so it means there won't be an inconsistency across devices using the same RSS feed (for example) and you'll be able to refresh when the problem is corrected. Microsoft reiterates that the experience is optimized for alternative between the devices, not using two or more in real time.
Windows 8 launches late October; the Release Preview is available to download now. For a full guide on implementing roaming, click the source link below.
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