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+USB Device Could Not Be Found on Windows Vista
This document outlines a step-by-step procedure to assist the customer with a USB device driver problem on Windows Vista. This could be helpful for any X-Rite USB instruments using the XrUsb.sys driver file.
The following error (or similar) might occur when attempting to calibrate a monitor with an i1 Display 2 instrument if it's device driver is not installed properly:
You will need to navigate to the "Device Manager". To do so follow these instructions
 1. Click on the Windows icon in the lower left hand corner of your monitor (in older version of Windows this button was labeled "Start").
 2. The following menu will appear, click on "Control Panel"
 3. If your Control Panel looks like the image below, click on "Classic View"
 4. Double click on the "System" icon
 5. Click on "Device Manager"
If the instrument driver is not properly installed, you will find the instrument somewhere in the list, with a yellow exclamation point over the icon. In the example below, the instrument appears under the heading "Other devices".
To correctly load the driver follow these instructions:
 1. Right click on the improperly installed device, left click on "Uninstall", and then select "OK" in the "Confirm Device Removal" window to remove the device.
 1. Unplug the instrumentUSB cable, wait a moment, and then reconnect the USB cable to the PC
 2. The following window will appear:
 1. Select "Locate and install driver software"
 2. Select "Install this driver software anyway" if you see the following"Windows Security"window:
 1. The wizard will install the driver. When complete the instrument will appear without the yellow exclamation point. In the example shown below, the instrument appears under the heading "GretagMacbeth Device", in other cases the instrument will appear under the heading "Universal Serial Bus controllers"


How to Line a Pan
This time-saving trick comes in handy when you're making brownies or fudge.
Lining a Baking Pan with Foil
This method of keeping things from sticking to the pan is used most often for brownies, bar cookies, and fudge. The additional advantage of this method is that it allows you to easily lift the bars out of the pan before cutting them.
Lining pan with foil
 1. Tear a piece of foil that is larger than the pan. Shape the foil over the outside of the pan bottom. Cut slits at the corners to make it fit neatly.
 2. Gently lift the shaped foil off the pan.
 3. Turn the pan over and fit the shaped foil into it. Leave an inch or two of overhang to use as "handles" to lift the baked goods out of the pan.


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MONITORING AMERICAN PLUM LINE PATTERN VIRUS IN PLUM BY ELISA AND DOTBLOT HYBRIDISATION THROUGHOUT THE YEAR
M. Al Rwahnih, A. Myrta, M.C. Herranz, V. Pallás
American plum line pattern virus (APLPV) was monitored monthly throughout a year in a Japanese plum tree by using ELISA and dot-blot hybridisation. Leaf samples were tested from March to November and dormant buds were tested from December to February. Flowers, cortex and fruits, when available, were also tested. For leaf samples, detection by ELISA and hybridisation was reliable from March to May. For dormant bud samples, detection was reliable from December to February. Detection levels decreased from June to August, and were unsatisfactory from September to November. During this latter period, molecular hybridisation was more sensitive than ELISA. Leaves were better sources of APLPV than flowers and cortical tissues in spring, whereas mature fruits were better sources than leaves in summer.

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An Empirical Analysis of Life Cycle Fertility and Female Labor Supply
This paper examines household fertility and female labor supply over the life cycle. The authors investigate ho w maternal time and market inputs, and benefits children yield their parents, vary with their ages and influence female labor supply and c ontraceptive behavior. Their econometric framework combines a female labor-supply model and a contraceptive choice index function and allo ws conceptions not to be perfectly controllable. Using data from the Panel Study of Income Dynamics, they estimate these equations and tes t alternative specifications. The findings suggest that parents canno t perfectly control conceptions and variations in child care costs af fect the spacing of births. Copyright 1988 by The Econometric Society.
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PLAN AND OPTIMIZE YOUR DELIVERY ROUTE PLANNING WITHIN A MINUTE
Help to save cost, save time, increase effectiveness of product delivery planning.
If you need assistant for your transportation work, determine the product delivery points in sequence and then organize your routes which will reduce cost and increase efficiency. The Route Optimization is one feature of our TMS solution, which assists in product delivery route planning based on conditions for each type of business. It is simple and suitable for business with many transportation points. Users can apply the System to organize vehicles to transport goods automatically, by selecting the type of transportation with shortest distance or least delivery time, in order to estimate cost and expenses that have occurred from product transportation and evaluate job plans in advance.
- Input Purchase Order Information:
Import Purchase Order Information from Excel File
- Summary Input:
Summarize all customers' information, products and DC and show on GIS Map.
- Optimization :
Determine route calculation format based on own conditions.
- Summary Report :
Summary Report on amount of vehicles needed and compare job details of each vehicle.
- Export Report :
Delivery Sequence Report, Customers' Product Information Report, Departure and Arrival time of Each Destination Report.

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About the role:
This is a 24 month, replacement role with accompanied terms based in Haiti with a salary of Grade 7 €47,413 - €52,682
You will report to the Regional Director and will line manage all staff in country. We would like you to start in early to mid-December as the current post holder leaves at that time.
You will have overall responsibility for the strategic development and management of the Concern country programme in Haiti. You will ensure the country programme meets objectives as set out in its agreed strategic plan, annual plans and programme proposals. You will also ensure the country programme is in line with Concern Worldwide policies, procedures, organisational strategy, and meets the Core Humanitarian accountability standards. You will lead the Senior Management Team and represent the organisation with government, donors and other international organisations.
You will be responsible for:
Leadership & Strategic Direction:
- Leading the country management team (CMT) and ensuring a participative decision making process.
- Leading by example and supporting the Concern team to achieve organisational outcomes.
- Ensuring staff capacity, organisational structures and programme approaches are fit for purpose and able to effectively deliver strategic organisational goals.
- Engaging with major organisational advocacy issues, providing support and leadership for key Strategic campaigns.
Risk Management & Accountability:
- Ensuring optimal use of financial resources; managed in a transparent and accountable manner, consistent with Concern's and donor policies, systems and procedures, delivering quality results and demonstrating value for money.
- Responding robustly to any suspicions or reports of fraud, code of conduct abuses or other misdemeanours, and adhering to Concern's policy and procedures on investigations.
- Ensuring Concern complies with all relevant national legal and administrative requirements.
- Identifying all risks and implementing mitigating measures in conjunction with the Country Management Team.
- Implementing and reviewing Concerns Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS) Accountability commitments and action plan in Haiti. Ensuring a functioning complaints response mechanism (CRM) across all programmes.
- Establish and maintain an effective safety and security management system to meet agreed standards, including regular updating of the Security Management Plan.
- Ensure all staff are aware of and adhere to the Security Management Plan.
- Effectively and promptly respond to any security incident, keeping the Regional Director as line manager, and other relevant Concern management, fully informed.
Programme Development & Implementation:
- Ensuring adequate financial resources for continual programming in country, through developing/implementing funding strategies, engagement with donors, etc.
- Supporting the Programme Director to ensure programmes are designed, implemented, monitored and evaluated in line with Concern Worldwide policies, incorporating a results-based management approach.
- Enabling an organisational culture that supports effective learning, sharing and continual improvement of programme quality.
Support Systems & People Management:
- Supporting and guiding the Systems and Finance functions to ensure effective and efficient administrative, logistical and financial support is provided to staff of Concern Worldwide.
- Supporting the CFC in budget preparation, revision and monitoring; ensuring that budget holders actively manage their cost centres and prepare accurate budgets in line with the annual plan.
- Ensure that Concern's IT systems provide efficient and effective communication and data management for the organisation, linking with Concern Worldwide systems.
- Supporting and guiding the HR Manager to ensure there are competent and empowered human resources, in a fair, diverse and efficient workplace
- Ensuring the National HR Manual and HR policies are in line with organisational and national legal requirements and all staff are aware of and comply with these.
- Undertaking initiatives to ensure a good working environment and team spirit so Concern is perceived as an employer of choice for national and international staff.
- Ensuring job requisitions are prepared on a timely basis for international positions
- Ensuring staff Performance and Development Review's (PDR) are undertaken for all staff with appropriate training, development and career opportunities identified.
Representation & Networking:
- Creating a strong and visible profile for the organisation, as a leading actor in the fight against poverty and the implementation of resilience programming.
- Communicating information regarding Concern and its programme at National level to Government, Donors and INGOs, alliances and networks across a range of fora.
- Engaging appropriately with the media to ensure that Concern's values and vision and programmes are highlighted.
- Representing Concern Worldwide in strategic national and international meetings;
- Ensuring relationships and formal agreements with the government are maintained and updated.
Your skills and experience will include:
- Relevant post graduate qualification.
- Five years' or more experience in a senior position with an international NGO.
- Excellent English and French, written and spoken.
- Management of diverse and multi-sectoral programmes.
- Previous work in a similar context.
- Management of a diverse team of senior staff.
- Management of systems and finance functions, including knowledge of donor compliance.
- Working with major international donors and securing external donor funding.
- Knowledge and experience of incorporating key approaches across programmes.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a confidence to engage and represent Concern at public fora, media and donors.
- Delegation, time management and prioritizing skills.
- Computer literate and good knowledge of Word and Excel.
- Empathy with Concern's mission, vision and goals, and our target group.
We would also like:
- You to be flexible and reliable.
- You to be culturally sensitive and empathic to others.
- You to be able to work under pressure and to strict deadlines.
Concern receives a substantial amount of funding from external donors each year. Increasingly donors are introducing requirements whereby future funding is conditional on Concern ensuring that the names of any new employee or volunteer do not appear on terrorism lists generated by the European Union (List of person, groups and entities to which Regulation (EC No. 2580/2001 applies), the US Government (Office of Foreign Assets Control list of specially designated Nationals and Blocked Persons) and the United Nations (Consolidated List). Any offer of employment (either paid or voluntary) with Concern Worldwide will not be made pending a clearance check being conducted on the applicant. For additional information please consult our web site or contact the Human Resource Division in our Head Office.


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Technology name: Automatic sensor soap dispenser
1. Microcomputer infrared automatic soap dispenser, using precision integrated circuit technology, open fluid replenishment interface, using intelligent infrared sensor device, avoid hand contact, prevent cross infection, use 4 × 1.5V dry battery, suitable for various soap ,detergent.
2. When the person reaches out his hand, he automatically receives the signal and turns on the switch of the soap dispenser, so as to spray soap liquid or foam. There are two working modes: automatic setting time and random time. Many soap dispensers adopt the form of supplying soap liquid or foam at a set time. In other words, when you reach for soap liquid or foam, the soap dispenser automatically receives the signal and allows the machine to work, but the machine has a specified time, and the machine will automatically stop when this set time is reached.


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So this grant line adjustment technique is much like single-proportion,
but applied to the grant area only. Many grant boundary field notes
call for natural objects of topography as part of the boundary description.
These calls, such as saddles, ridge tops and spurs are given
precedence in controlling the restoration of lost corners along
the grant boundary.
The field notes called for the boundary to follow the top of Blue
Ridge until it turned westerly. No adjustment of restoration should
place the angle point other than on the ridge as was indicated in
the original notes. The natural topographic calls and objects such
as boulders, or trees are given precedence to record distances and


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The Right Terminations for Reliable Liquid Cooling in HPC
This guest article from CPC explores why liquid cooling for HPCs is increasingly common, and offers an understanding of the components in liquid cooling systems that are critical for success.
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With expensive electronics at stake, understanding the components in liquid cooling systems is critical. (Photo: Shutterstock/Pavel Chukhov)
High performance computing manufacturers are increasingly deploying liquid cooling. To avoid damage to electronic equipment due to leaks, secure drip-free connections are essential.
Quick disconnects (QDs) for HPC applications simplify connector selection and have terminations that fall into two categories: barbs for tubing or threaded joints.
Hose Barb Connections
Quick-disconnect couplers with barbed terminations work well for applications with flexible tubing. Barbed terminations grip the inside of tubing by expanding over the hose barb termination and then relaxing to its original diameter, creating a leak-free connection.
It's important to find the barb connection that best suits the tubing and application.
 1. Triple barb. Fluid coupling terminations with multiple, shallow barbs are commonly used with lighter weight tubing. The triple barb design offers good retention with redundant sealing points.
 2. Locking barb. The locking barb is a good choice in environments where heavy tubing may be exposed to hose or assembly pull (being bumped or stepped on). Locking barbs fit securely without the need for hose clamps or ferrules and work well on heavy-duty tubing like EPDM.
 3. Compression. Common compression style terminations include a ring or ferrule to mate with rigid tubing and a nut to thread capture the ferrule against the termination seat.
Threaded Port Connections
Fluid couplings incorporating a threaded termination provide a reliable connection primarily at machined ports throughout the cooling loop.
High performance computing manufacturers are increasingly deploying liquid cooling.
Straight thread terminations for liquid cooling applications will most often incorporate an elastomeric seal to achieve a leak-free connection.
Tapered pipe thread terminations, on the other hand, do not include an additional elastomeric component. The threads themselves both retain the part and create a seal. However for reliable sealing performance, thread tape or additional sealant is recommended to fill gaps between threads and aid assembly.
Common threaded terminations include:
 1. SAE Straight Thread O-Ring (ORB). This parallel thread termination features elastomeric sealing and is commonly used in North America. The mating female port requires specific machining to create a chamfered seat at the top that accepts an O-ring.
 2. NPT (National Pipe Thread). This common tapered thread is relatively easy to install—just drill and tap a mating port. However, a thread sealant (tape or compound) is required to fill in surface imperfections to create a leak-free seal.
 3. G/BSPP (British Standard Pipe Parallel). Most commonly used in Europe and Asia, this straight-thread, metric termination has a 55° flank and Whitworth thread form. While metal-to-metal sealing is covered in the standard specification, the most common sealing method will include an elastomeric seal.
 4. R/BSPT (British Standard Pipe Taper). This termination provides a simple, leak-free connection. Consistent with other tapered thread installations, tape or additional liquid sealant is recommended to ensure reliability.
QDS Specifically for Liquid Cooling
All terminations mentioned above are available in quick disconnect (QD) couplings, which allow fast, secure, repeated connections and disconnections during service and use. Integrated non-spill shutoff valves automatically stop flow, reducing spills or pressure loss during disconnection.
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Introduction: "Hacking" a Floppy Disk Eject Motor
A fair number of BEAMbots use a surplus Macintosh computer floppy eject motor (in particular, the eject motor from Sony-manufactured Mac floppy drives) as a gear motor.
These motors have a lot going for them -- they are strong, efficient, and (at least for the time being) easily available at swap meets and on auction sites for just a few dollars. The purpose of this tutorial is to show you how, starting with a surplus floppy drive, to yield a motor ready for installation in your robot. I did not make this tutorial, but I did get permission to make it into an instructable!
Step 1: Step 1: Get a Floppy Drive, and "uncase" It
First off, you need to find a floppy drive for an Apple Macintosh computer (you can still find these, although they'll be getting scarce soon since floppy drives are no longer being made).
Mac floppy drives start out in a 4-sided case. You'll need to unscrew 4 Phillips-head screws (2 on each "edge" of the case), then pry the drive guts out of the sheet-metal case. I have yet to find a use for the casing, so I just throw it away.
This picture shows the "interesting" face of a cased floppy drive; the eject motor is on the back face of the circuit board.
Step 2: Step 2: Remove the Motor From the Drive
Flip the internals over, and you should see something like this image.
I've attempted to highlight the motor; I've also shown the two Phillips-head screws that hold the eject motor in place. Remove these screws and wiggle the motor free.
Step 3: Step 3: Motor Electrical Rework
Here's your freed motor. Carefully wriggle the little 3-wire harness out of the clips that hold it next to the motor.
You'll need to undo the latch and (patiently) pry up the little circuit board. This requires a bit of care as things are pretty stiff to start, but once you get past a certain point, the board suddenly just comes free.
Here's what the underside of the circuit board looks like. You need to remove the limit switch and resistor(s). Here's where metal vs. plastic bit comes in again -- the metal variants have two resistors here, the plastic ones have just one.
The resistor(s) is there for the motor's original use -- it allows the motor to stop precisely and reliably when power is removed from the motor. We don't need this, and besides, the resistor(s) waste a lot of power while the motor's running.
I desolder the resistor(s), then clip the limit switch off with cutters.
It's good practice (i.e., cheap insurance) to install a filter capacitor across the motor's power leads. You can put this right where the resistor was (so it's a good idea to desolder this component).
These motors put very little ripple on their power lines; accordingly, you don't need much of a capacitor to filter it -- I generally use 0.22 uF -- but it must be a non-polarized cap.
I sometimes also remove the "stock" wires, and solder on my own leads directly to the two motor terminals (this gives me longer leads, and allows me to use the original motor leads & plug elsewhere in my projects). If you choose not to do this last step, you can use two of the three wires the motor comes with. Clip off the yellow wire (or just don't connect anything to it), and use the brown and red leads as follows:
For CCW rotation (facing the white output gear, with the metal "nub" pointing at you), connect the red wire to positive voltage, and brown to negative (or ground).
For CW rotation, just reverse this polarity.
At any rate, gently push the circuit board back into place (it'll snap in), and give the exposed solder joints a thick coating of "Plasti-Dip" (a piece of electrical tape will also work) so the joints can't short anything out when you put it on your 'bot.
Note that here's another difference between the plastic and metal models -- in a metal one, the motor is connected to its circuit card via black and red wires; in a plastic one, the motor is connected via thin copper strips
Step 4: Step 4: Motor Case Trimming
I always cut off the crosshatched pieces in this drawing -- it makes the motor a bit smaller, and less cumbersome (so it's easier to mount on a 'bot). I do this with a band saw (I also tinker in woodworking, so I already have one); if you don't have a band saw, a hacksaw and file will do.
Step 5: Step 5: Providing for Attachments and (maybe) a Centering Spring
If you're building a 2-motor walker, one motor will definitely need a centering spring; the other probably won't (so long as its rotational axis provides "lift" for the 'bot). Just to be safe, I'll cover both. Meanwhile, you may be using this motor on a head, so I'll cover that as well.
If you're using this motor in a walker, you'll need some way to attach legs to it. I use the cores from "European-Style Junction Strips."
These allow you to attach two separate legs to one motor, which gives you lots of flexibility in leg design. They also attach to motors easily with epoxy.
On a 2-motor walker, at least one of your motors will need centering springs. To give these attachment points, I use "split ring" washers (modified, of course). I put them in a vise (stout pliers would work too), then bend the ends of the split in opposite directions to give the surviving part of the washer "feet." I've got unmodified and modified washers in the image at right.
You'll need 2 of these modified washers for each motor that'll get a centering spring.
I use different mounting hardware if the motor is destined for a head -- a flathead machine screw, washer, and nut (the washer's there primarily to give you more metal surface to epoxy to).
This allows you to attach the motor shaft to a base by just using washers and two nuts on the screw's shaft. For this particular use, a plastic-face drive motor is easier to work with, since you'll have to remove the "nub" from the gear face in order to epoxy the screw to it.
Floppy motor "hacked" for a head
Now prep your parts for gluing -- the surfaces you want the epoxy to "grab" need to be roughened a bit (via sandpaper), cleaned, and degreased. For degreasing, I use rubbing alcohol on a clean rag.
Now just glue your parts together. For what it's worth, I use a type of epoxy made primarily for metal bonding for this work. It seems to work a bit better, doesn't cost much more, and is as easily available as the regular stuff.
When you're done, your final result (for a walker motor with centering spring) will look something like this.
Step 6: Step 6: Mounting the Motor
These motors have a lot of odd, lumpy protrusions on all sides, so they can be challenging to mount to a 'bot. I've found a method, though, that works for me -- using a rubber, self-adhesive "bumper" (the thin, flat, disk-shaped ones, not the round "bumps") and cable ties.
This step is easy; just put one of your self-adhesive bumpers on the motor's circuit card.
You now have a relatively flat surface on the back of the motor (plus you've got a resilient mounting point in the form of your rubber "bumper"). Just use a small cable tie to hold the motor in place.
As you tighten the cable tie, the rubber "bumper" will compress, and the motor will twist a bit until it is in a flat position.


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#Chief Poundmaker's belongings were taken following the 1885 resistance. His war club and other items are being loaned back to the Poundmaker Cree Nation as part of a museum exhibit July 18-23 on the reserve near the Battlefords. (submitted) For the first time since 1885, some of Chief Poundmaker's belongings are coming home to Saskatchewan.
Poundmaker was a 19th-century Plains Cree leader who was convicted of treason and imprisoned following the 1885 North-West Rebellion, led by Louis Riel, and died shortly after.
Many of his possessions were seized and ended up in museums across Saskatchewan and around the world.
On July 18, the museum at Poundmaker Cree Nation, approximately 175 kilometres northwest of Saskatoon, will display the legendary chief's ceremonial war club and other items. Chief Poundmaker's war club is being loaned to the Poundmaker Cree Nation for the first time since it was taken in 1885. It will be part of an exhibit at the band museum July 18-23. (submitted) It's on loan from the federal government, which had been holding the artifacts at the nearby Fort Battleford national historic site.
Poundmaker museum curator Floyd Favel says it's one way to educate the public, but also Poundmaker Cree Nation youth, about the true history of the 1885 resistance.
Favel says it could also help efforts to have Chief Poundmaker exonerated. Poundmaker Cree Nation museum curator Floyd Favel is looking forward to the return of Chief Poundmaker's war club and other artifacts for their July 18 exhibit. (submitted) "That is what we are asking for, is just to correct one of history's wrongs, especially to our people. And in many ways, when you correct and straighten out the mistakes of the past, it clears the way for the future."
Poundmaker councillor, or "headman," Milton Tootoosis said the band council has written to Prime Minister Justin […]
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text: Pakistan has recently inaugurated a nuclear power plant 'Chashma-3' (C-3) in the Punjab. Built with the assistance of China, C-3 has added 340 megawatts (MWs) to the national grid. At Chashma, China has already constructed two other nuclear reactors - C-1 and C-2 - with a combined capacity of over 600MWs. A 340MW power plant 'C-4' is currently under construction and will be operational in April 2017. With a total electricity output of approximately 16,000MWs at present, Pakistan will be producing around 8,800MWs by 2030 through nuclear power alone, according to the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission.


SOLIDWORKS® Support Monthly News – July 2024
Hello to all,
Welcome to the new edition of the SOLIDWORKS® Support Monthly News! This monthly news blog is co-authored by members of the SOLIDWORKS® Technical Support teams worldwide. Here is the list of topics covered in this month's Blog :
 1. SOLIDWORKS® Inspection: A guide to Edit and Create a CMM Template for your machine
 2. How to create BOM with collapsed subassembly in SOLIDWORKS® Composer™
 3. Understanding Assembly Constraints in TolAnalyst™
1. SOLIDWORKS® Inspection: A guide to Edit and Create a CMM Template for your machine
– Gaurav GAYAKWAD
In this article, we will focus on steps to take in order to create a CMM Template which can read data from your CMM machine. We will also see how to open and setup CMM Task Pane to work with same.
OPENING THE CMM TASK PANE
 1. In SOLIDWORKS® Inspection Professional standalone, open your inspection project.
 2. To turn on CMM Data Import, go to Home > Options.
 3. Go to the General page.
 4. On the General page under Add-ins, select the Measurements Input and CMM Data Import option > Apply > OK.
 5. On the right side you will see CMM Data Import task pane.
SETTING UP CMM TEMPLATES
In order to read the CMM data, we first need a template (.xml) which can read the CMM data outputted from machine (like 'Dukin.txt' generated from Dukin's CMM machine). If there is mis-match in the template that we are using and the CMM file that's generated, it will give us and error 'Failed to load one of the selected CMM results files. Please…..'.
Now this error could be due to following two reasons:
1. Machine is available in default template list :
First, we will check if SOLIDWORKS Inspection already has the template to read our CMM data (Dukin.txt).
To do so please go to the 'CMM Data Import' task pane, click 'Settings'. In the 'Settings' dialog box, to view a list of existing template names, under 'Template Control', click the drop-down arrow. Here you will find template list for more than 60 CMM machines. If you see the name of your CMM machine that please select.
If you do not find your machine in default list, please see refer word file 'CMM Template List' where I have shared list of some template that were built internally. If you find your machine, please create an SR asking the Template file (.xml).
2. Machine is not available in default template:
If your machine is not available in any of the lists of default templates. We will have to create a new template as per the output data of your machine, by editing any of the existing template which is close to your machine output.
Please download and refer the attached pdf file (Part1 and Part2), where we have explained on how to edit various templates for different machines. Following this you can create template for your machine. If you find any difficulties or any issues please contact Technical Support.
2. How to create BOM with collapsed subassembly in SOLIDWORKS® Composer™
– Rohit CHAVAN
As we all know, while creating Bill of Materials (BOM) in SOLIDWORKS®, we have multiple options like Top -level only, Parts only, Intended, which allows us to create a BOM as per the requirement. When we create BOM using Top -level only option, only the sub assembly name is listed in the BOM table along with the other top level components of assembly. Sub assembly components are not displayed. Similarly with Intended option, we have the provision to expand or collapse the sub assembly, where as per the requirement we can show or hide components of sub assembly accordingly.
In SOLIDWORKS® Composer™, though we don't have direct option to display only the sub assembly name in BOM table, this is possible in Composer™ with appropriate workflow. Normally when we create a BOM in Composer™, BOM table lists all the parts in sub assembly also, along with the parts in top level assembly, that is similar to option 'Parts only' in SOLIDWORKS®, as you can notice in the image below.
But many of our customer's has the requirement that, they only want to list the name of sub assembly instead of displaying all the parts in it, mostly because many of them use standard sub assembly procured from third party vendors, so they don't want to lists its components in detail.
So in today's blog, we will see, how we can create BOM with collapsed sub assembly.
In general, to create a BOM table with collapsed sub assembly, initially select that sub assembly, set the parent level accordingly as per requirement, generate BOM Id. If you have multiple sub assemblies, repeat the same process for each sub assembly one by one. Finally, select all the other components and follow same process, and finally create callouts and BOM table.
Let us understand this process in detail with an example:
Consider a sample 'food_processor' assembly, it has one sub assembly named 'blade shaft' which further has 3 components. Now we want to create BOM in such as way, that in BOM table, only the sub assembly name 'blade shaft' should be created along with other top level assembly components.
So to achieve this, import the assembly in Composer™, go to Workshops > BOM > in Workshops Pane > under BOM IDS > Apply to > select Selection > under OPTIONS > Definition > Parent Level > select Level 1 > in Left pane, switch to Assembly tab > select the sub assembly blade shaft > click Generate BOM IDs.
This will generate one single BOM ID for the sub assembly. You can view it in BOM tab in left pane. If you enable the Show/Hide BOM Table button, you can view the same in BOM table. Please note, here the 'Parent Level' selection is very important while creating BOM ID, as it specifies whether to create the BOM description from the actor itself (level 0) or from a parent.
Now again switch to Assembly tab in left pane > select all the other top level assembly components (i.e. all the components except the sub assembly) > in Workshops Pane > under OPTIONS > Definition > Parent Level > select Level 0 > under BOM IDS > click Generate BOM IDs.
This will generate the BOM IDs for all the other top level assembly components, which can be viewed in BOM tab.
Now the BOM IDs are generated for all the components as per our requirement. Now comes the last part where we need to generate callouts, show the BOM table in the graphics area, and adjust its size accordingly.
To achieve this, select the whole assembly from the graphics area > under CALLOUTS, click Create Callouts > click Show/Hide BOM Table. Once the BOM table is displayed, select it and adjust its size from the Properties pane under TEXT > Size
So this finally completes our process. You can notice in the image, BOM IDs are generated for all the components, similarly for sub assembly also single BOM ID is generated and only the sub assembly name (i.e. blade shaft) is displayed in BOM table.
3. Understanding Assembly Constraints in TolAnalyst™
– Tanmay KULKARNI
In SOLIDWORKS® and its tools like TolAnalyst, knowing about assembly constraints is crucial for getting designs right. Sometimes, you may find that assembly constraints aren't available for some parts while working in the TolAnalyst tool. Let's explore why this happens.
Why Tolerance Information Matters?
Tolerance information tells, how parts fit together in an assembly. It defines acceptable variations in size and shape, ensuring parts fit and work correctly. Without this info, TolAnalyst can't suggest complete constraints, which means you won't see all the needed details in your TolAnalyst study.
Why Some Assembly Constraints Aren't Available?
This happens when the features used to describe assembly mates don't have clear tolerance, or dimension information. If faces and edges used in mates don't have defined tolerances or dimensions, TolAnalyst can't analyze them properly.
Example Situation
For a visual demo, check out the video example below. In this case, the external face of part 2 which is used in defining the mates with part 3 has no tolerance information defined for it. Thus, no assembly constraints appear for it in the TolAnalyst study.

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Detailed information about Coin: Half Cent 1885 from North Borneo
The British North Borneo Company had the right to produce coin under its Royal Charter, granted in 1881. It had 1 cent coins struck in England from 1882 and 1/2 cent pieces from 1885. These coins were linked to the silver dollar as used in the Straits Settlement and Hong Kong.
Although there was another production of this denomination made in 1907, the 1891 issue of half cents seems to have been the last to have seen widespread circulation. In _PHONE_ the Company moved from the use of bronze to copper-nickel, issuing 1 cent and new denominations of 2 1/2 cents and 5 cent in that metal; the 1/2 cent was not continued.
|Country||North Borneo||Currency||British North Borneo Dollar|
|Face value||1/2 (x Cent)||Type||Half Cent|
|Year||1885||Current||No (demonetised 1953)|
|Mintage||1,000,000 (1.0 million)|
|Production technology||Milled (machine-made)||Shape||Round|
|Size (mm)||23.5000||Thickness (mm)|
Shield of the British North Borneo Company; on shield, a lion above a dhow (boat); below, 1885; the mint mark (H for The Mint, Birmingham - also known as Heaton & Sons), above the date.
Within a laurel wreath, HALF CENT; above and below the denomination it is repeated in Chinese characters: 洋元半分; below the wreath the denomination in Malay; around above, BRITISH NORTH BORNEO Co.
BRITISH NORTH BORNEO Co. HALF CENT 洋元半分
|Krause, Standard Catalog of World Coins||British North Borneo KM# 1|
|Atkins, Coins and Tokens of the British Empire||1889||Coin description|
|Museums Victoria Collections||2016||Coin description|
|Atkins, Coins and Tokens of the British Empire||1889||Mint|
|The Coins of Malaysia||1969||Mint|
|The Coins of Malaysia||1969||Mintage|
|Remick, Catalogue of British Commonwealth Coins||1971||Mintage|
|Atkins, Coins and Tokens of the British Empire||1889||Varieties||Proof|
|Remick, Catalogue of British Commonwealth Coins||1971||Varieties||Proof|
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Optional Meaning in Urdu
Optional meaning in Urdu is Ikhtiari. Similar words of Optional are also commonly used in daily talk like as Optionally, Optionality and Optional Consumption. Pronunciation of Optional in roman Urdu is "Ikhtiari" and Translation of Optional in Urdu writing script is اختیاری.
Optional Definition
- Optional Meaning In English
 1. (a.) Involving an option; depending on the exercise of an option; left to ones discretion or choice; not compulsory; as, optional studies; it is optional with you to go or stay.
 2. (n.) See Elective, n.
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Dr. Scott Publishes in Toxicology Journal on Abuse of Drugs Among Prisoners in Scotland
Headshot of Dr. Karen Scott
Dr. Karen Scott, director and associate professor of Forensic Science, published an article in the March 2020 issue of the Oxford University Press' Journal of Analytical Toxicology titled, "An Insight into Gabapentin and Pregabalin in Scottish Prisoners."
The article was based on a study done with Dr. Scott's University of Glasgow doctorate student Shaza Deeb in collaboration with the University of Glasgow and Scottish Prison Services. The study's purpose was to evaluate the prevalence and potential abuse of antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) among prisoners in Scotland.
The study found a high prevalence of AEDs in the Scottish prison system, primarily due to the drugs Gabapentin and Pregabalin. However, due to anonymous sample collection they were unable to determine if these drugs had been prescribed or acquired illicitly.
The Journal of Analytical Toxicology is an international toxicology journal published by the Oxford University Press, which is devoted to the study of potentially toxic substances as well as drug identification and research.


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Silicon sheets are a type of thin-film technology that has found a wide range of applications in modern electronics. These sheets are made up of silicon, which is a widely used semiconductor material. Silicon sheets offer a number of advantages over other materials, such as high stability, low cost, and excellent mechanical strength. In this article, we will explore the applications and advantages of silicon sheets in detail.
Applications of Silicon Sheets
1. Solar Cells
One of the most significant applications of silicon sheets is in the production of solar cells. Silicon sheets are used as a substrate material for the production of thin-film solar cells. These solar cells are more efficient than traditional solar cells and can be produced at a lower cost.
Another significant application of silicon sheets is in the production of displays. Silicon sheets are used as a substrate material for producing thin-film transistors, which are essential components of modern display technology. The use of silicon sheets in the production of displays has led to the development of high-resolution, flexible displays that can be used in a variety of applications.
Silicon sheets are also used in the production of sensors. Silicon sensors are widely used in a number of applications, such as pressure sensors, temperature sensors, and gas sensors. These sensors are highly sensitive and accurate, making them ideal for use in a variety of industrial and medical applications.
Silicon sheets are widely used in the production of microelectronics. Microelectronics are electronic components and systems that are miniaturized and integrated on a single chip. Silicon sheets are used as the substrate material for producing integrated circuits, which are the building blocks of modern microelectronics.
Advantages of Silicon Sheets
1. High Stability
One of the most significant advantages of silicon sheets is their high stability. Silicon is a very stable material that does not degrade over time, making it an ideal material for use in electronic components and systems that require long-term reliability.
2. Low Cost
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The dome, constructed in 1881, originally housed a 12-inch Clark
refractor. The two foot wide dome slit was widened to accomodate the
1-m Nickel reflector. The new slit is not overly generous for the
Nickel, with only a few inches of clearance on each side when the
telescope is centered. Also, the slit does block part of the aperture
(maximum occultation of about 40%) when the telescope is at zenith
distances less than 6.9 degrees.
During regular operations the dome is slaved to the telescope to ensure that the telescope aperture is not blocked. Dome tracking of the telescope is enabled with the DomeAuto setting in the POCO telescope control software. It is also possible to manually position the dome via the POCO software (select DomeHold and use the Manual Dome function) or via a manual rocker switch in the Nickel dome (you must select DomeFloor in POCO to position the dome using the rocker switch).
The dome shutter can be opened or closed remotely via the naux_fe software or manually from a control box mounted on the dome itself (see Figure 2). The Dome shutter button is the bottom of the switches and simply pushing it once will open or close the shutter (it is actually a garage door opener that activates the dome shutter). Occasionally the shutter will fail to open or close fully, usually due to wind blowing on the shutter. Often a second or third try to open/close the dome will be successful. If it continues to fail to open or close fully, try rotating the dome to another location and try again.
The windscreen (Figure 3) is controlled with the naux_fe software. It may also be moved manually with the three position toggle switch (shown in Figure 2). The toggle switch has three positions: up moves the windscreen up, down moves it down, and the central position stops its motion. The software control has three buttons, intuitively labeled Up, Down, and Stop.
The windscreen is quite good at reducing wind shake of the telescope, but caution should be observed when using the windscreen at wind speeds greater than about 30 mph. When the telescope is not in use, the windscreen should be stowed in its full up position.
There are both white and red lights in the dome. The light switch and dimmer for the red light are next to the door. The lower white lights also have a switch by the door or can be controlled from naux_fe. Observers using the Nickel from a remote site may want to turn on these lights to check the state of the telescope and dome via the video cameras before moving the telescope or if they perceive any problems with telescope or dome motion or control.
There is a second set of brighter lights mounted on the rotating dome. Their power switch is located on the dome shutter controller (see Figure 2). These lights are not remotely controlled.
Dome Flat Field Screen
The dome has a flat field screen that can be used with either the dome flats lamp or the telescope lamps. Either way the dome needs to be rotated +38 degrees in azimuth and the telescope needs to be at least Dec -05:00:00. A standard flats position is Dome Az 218, Telescope HA 0, Dec -05:00:00.
Figure 1: Photo Courtesy of Laurie Hatch
Figure 2: Shutter and Windscreen Control
Flat Field Screen
A flat field screen (Figure 3) is mounted to the left of the dome slit. The windscreen may also be used as a flat field screen. The flat field screen is recommended when taking direct imaging flat fields, particularly with the bluer filters. For spectral flats we recommend using the windscreen because of flexure of the instrument and fringing at the red end of the detector. Using the windscreen enables you to get an appropriate spectral flat field no matter what the position of the telescope.
Figure 3: Windscreen and Flat Field Screen

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Indian Coin Recognition and Sum Counting System of Image Data Mining Using Artificial Neural Networks
This paper is to classify recently released Indian coins of different denomination. The is to recognize the coins and count the total value of the coin in terms of Indian National Rupees (INR). The system designs coin recognition which uses by combining Robert's edge detection method, Laplacian of Gaussion edge detection method, Canny edge detection method and Multi-Level Counter Propagation Neural Network (ML-CPNN) based on the coin. In this paper, it is proposed to introduce ML-CPNN approach. The features of old coins and new coins of different denominations are considered for classification.


Understanding The Effects Moonlight On SwordfishingUnderstanding The Effects Moonlight On Swordfishing
In order to better understand why swordfish concentrate their feeding habits in certain depths on any given night or why the bite is better during different times of the month requires you to better understand how the effects of moonlight influence swordfish.
Before you can understand how moonlight affects swordfish, you must understand the moon and its phases. The moon revolves around the earth in 27 days. The first phase of the moon at the beginning of its new revolution is what we call the ?New Moon?. The new moon is when the moons face is in the shadow of the earth causing the moon to reflect no light and look dark to us. A week after the ?new moon? the moon will be in its first quarter, meaning that one quarter of the moons total surface is reflecting light back to earth. Since we only see 50% of the moons surface, when the moon is in its first quarter it is actually referred to as a half moon by many of us since one half of the moons face is reflecting light. One week after the first quarter the moon will be full, and the whole face of the moon which is visible to us will be reflecting light. One week after the Full Moon and again the moon will appear as half since it will be in its last quarter. One week after the last quarter the moon will have completed its lunar cycle and be a ?New Moon? again.
Now, if we look back to our past swordfish trips and our catch statistics we would see patterns for a few nights when all bites were at depths greater than 200?. And we would also see a pattern for a couple nights when all bites were at depths less than 100?. These changes are a direct effect from the amounts moonlight which was present during these patterns. We know swordfish are predatory species feeding on concentrations of squid and mackerel which are both diurnal species, meaning that during the bright daylight hours they stay in the deeper darker depths of the ocean and as daylight diminishes and night falls they rise to the shallower depths. Now, moonlight plays a role in where the concentrations of the bait will be congregating. For example, during a full moon, since much of the moonlight is shining through the oceans surface, the bright moonlight will cause the bait to stay deeper in the water column. Conversely, during a new moon with virtually no moonlight breaking the oceans surface the bait will congregate in shallower depths closer to the surface.
Of course, we should always have a bait in both the deeper and shallower part of the water column no matter what moon phase we are in, just in case there is swordfish wandering. Although, the brightness of the moon is an extremely good indication of what depth the majority of the swordfish bites we will be. During nights when the moon is full and bright the majority of baits should be fished deeper in the water column.
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I hope the title of this question isn't too confusing.
What I want to do is send myself an e-mail when a specified command has finished running in the shell. For this purpose, I wrote a simple script that takes an argument and sends me an e-mail with the argument as the messages text. The idea is to be able to execute a command that I know will take a long time in the following manner:
./commandThatTakesALongTime;./emailingScript
The obvious answer here is to just write the name of the command again, and pass it in as a string but often I'll have commands with lots of arguments, and so I'd prefer it to automatically grab what was executed.
I've tried using various combinations of!!:p, but that doesn't appear to be working. Any tips?
ETA: I'm looking for something that I can pass as which will basically just print "./commandThatTakesALongTime"--does such a thing exist? The reason I'm doing it this way is because I need my environment to be preserved as it is after the command is executed.
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Write a script like this:
if "$@" ; then
 echo "$@" | mail -s 'command complete' _EMAIL_
 echo "Command failed!"
Save this as exec_and_mail and make it executable.
You run it as exec_and_mail some_command -with arguments --passed --to it.
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Question, which should've been stated in the original problem definition--will this preserve my environment? Some of the programs that I have that are longer-running are changing environment variables and those need to be preserved. Thanks. – smintitule May 19 at 19:16
You cannot pass environment variables from a child process to the parent. The child inherits the parent environment and can modify it, but it's not going to affect the parent environment in any way. There are workaround to this and they amount to passing a script to the parent which sets the environment variables. – Sigi May 19 at 19:17
In other words: nothing that a command does to its environment will affect the environment of the process (or shell) that executed the command. So your environment will not be modified. – Sigi May 19 at 19:20
Which I think brings me back to where I started--sequentially executing two commands and just breaking them up with the semicolon. The issue is just what do I send to my script as an argument? – smintitule May 19 at 19:21
There's no way for a script to get information from the rest of the command line. That's why this script takes the command line as an argument, and it executes the command for you. It will inherit your environment variables. – Barmar May 19 at 19:34
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Learn to hunt: archery
Tips for taking on the challenge of bowhunting
DWR Hunter Education Program Manager
It's archery season for many of Utah's big game hunts, and many people who have never hunted with archery equipment — or have never hunted at all — are inspired to become bowhunters this time of year.
Although you may not have an opportunity to hunt during the archery season this year, it's the perfect time to get started learning a new skill, and dedicate the time and energy it takes to become a proficient archery hunter. Maybe this time next year you'll be pulling back a bowstring and harvesting your first buck!
As the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Hunter Education Program Manager, I've had the opportunity to teach and mentor archers of all skill levels and ages for almost 40 years. Here are some frequently asked questions about getting started archery hunting.
Question: What do you enjoy most about archery hunting?
Answer: The challenge. The close proximity to the animal you need to have for a clean shot.
Question: What basic equipment is needed for someone getting started archery hunting?
Answer: A quality bow, arrows specifically matched to the bow and you. Proper footwear is also crucial: You'll spend a lot of time hiking and good boots are a game changer.
Question: What should someone look for when buying good, entry-level equipment? Does that vary from person to person (size, etc.)?
Answer: Choosing good equipment will vary depending on each person and what they are planning to hunt. It comes down to personal preference, and sometimes advice from family or friends.
I recommend visiting your local archery pro shop to try out some equipment before you commit to buying. The archery shop staff can help you determine your draw length — that's the distance you pull back the string for comfortable and proper shooting form — and what draw weight will work best for you. They can also walk you through the process of obtaining the perfect bow for you and your needs.
Question: How much does good entry-level equipment cost, and what requirements should I keep in mind?
Answer: Entry-level bows will start between $400–$800. Arrows run from $10–$25 each. Accessories — such as arm guards/bracers, finger tabs and quivers — can add up quickly on top of the bow purchase. Arrows used for hunting are razor sharp, so investing in a good quiver to store them in is a priority for both your safety and for keeping your arrows close at hand when hunting.
If you are purchasing archery equipment intended for big game hunting, keep in mind that there are specific requirements outlined in the annual Utah Big Game Field Regulations Guidebook. For example, bows used for hunting must have a minimum draw weight of 30 pounds, in order to create enough force to humanely harvest an animal. Also, there are rules for the minimum length of arrows used for hunting and the type of arrowheads allowed.
Question: What skills do I need to develop to become a good archery hunter, and how and where can I practice?
Answer: Becoming a successful archer requires both mental and physical determination. Aerobic endurance, balance, coordination, good reaction time, motivation, self-confidence, mental strength, developing the proper skills and techniques, agility, flexibility, strength and power are some of the things needed for archery.
On average, it takes over two months of frequent practice to learn how to properly shoot a bow. That's usually how long it takes for archers to learn the correct techniques and develop consistent form. After you learn correct techniques, you will start to refine your skills and become a more consistent shooter through repetition. There are archery ranges around the state — including DWR-run Lee Kay and Cache Valley public shooting ranges — and many archery shops have a small range. Spend time all year practicing, not just a week or two before the hunt. Join an archery league near you and have fun!
Question: What requirements do I need to meet in order to hunt in Utah? Are there additional bowhunting certifications needed to draw an archery permit?
Answer: To hunt in Utah you need to:
- Complete a Hunter Education course if you were born after Dec. 31, 1965.
- Have a valid Utah hunting or combination (hunting and fishing) license.
- Apply for and purchase a permit — also called a tag — allowing you to hunt a specific species and sex of animal. Permits are issued for particular areas (called hunting units), during specified dates and using allowable equipment types (called hunt seasons). You can find more information about the big game permit application process in the annual Utah Big Game Application Guidebook, and more about obtaining turkey permits in the Utah Upland Game and Turkey Guidebook.
- Bow hunters planning to hunt the extended-season big game hunts must complete an online Archery Ethics Course covering the special considerations of hunting in these high-use areas. The Archery Ethics Course must be completed each year, and you are required to carry the course certificate of completion with you while you're hunting.
We do offer Bowhunter Education courses in Utah, but it is not a requirement to purchase an archery tag. If you are looking for more information and tips on bowhunting, the Bowhunter Education course is a great resource, as it's a comprehensive course for a national bowhunter certification required to archery hunt in Idaho, Montana, Alaska and several other states. There are options for an entirely instructor-led course or an online course followed by an in-person field day.
Question: What species can you hunt with archery tackle in Utah? What's a good "first hunt"?
Answer: All big game species — deer, elk, moose, bighorn sheep, bison, bear, cougar, etc. — are huntable with archery equipment. Turkeys are also a good species for bowhunting. I think the best first hunt is probably mule deer. It provides a very affordable and enjoyable hunt.
New hunters need to make sure they know the regulations for hunting with archery equipment, which are covered in the annual guidebooks:
- Utah Upland Game & Turkey Guidebook
- Utah Big Game Field Regulations Guidebook
- Utah Black Bear Guidebook
- Utah Cougar Guidebook
Question: How would a new archery hunter find training and/or a mentor?
Answer: Utah has many archery clubs and bowhunting organizations that beginners can join. This is a great way to meet many new friends to assist with learning the techniques for bowhunting. The DWR also hosts beginner archery clinics and seminars each year. (Subscribe to our email newsletter or follow us on social media to get alerts for upcoming events near you.)
Question: How do you care for your equipment to keep it in good condition?
Answer: I would recommend following the manufacturer's guidelines for equipment care for the bow you purchase. Keeping your bow in good working order is important not only to protect your investment in the equipment, but for your own safety. Inspect your bow regularly to check for damage or wear, and keep your bow's cams, strings and cables clean. Make sure to use string wax and lubricants that are recommended for your bow, and store your archery equipment in a cool, dry area.
Question: What's the single most important piece of advice you have for a new archery hunter?
Answer: Be safe, have fun, and practice, practice, practice.
Question: Anything else you think is important for someone who's just getting started?
Answer: Research the different equipment options, and think about what your needs are to make sure you are getting the best bow to suit you. Go to archery pro shops, they usually have equipment you can try before you buy. Don't be pressured into buying something that doesn't feel right. Make it work for you.
- Find out more about hunting in Utah here.
- Many Utah schools participate in the National Archery in the Schools Program, a great way for youth to learn about archery techniques and practice their shooting skills.
- The Youth Hunter Education Challenge is a fun annual competition where you can meet other hunters of all ages and skill levels. (Despite the name, YHEC is also open to adults!)
- WILD podcast episode: DWR shooting sports programs


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I transposed "you" and "everyday" at the beginning of the sentence. Is that not allowed in a question?
It is alright, but word order does have a subtle effect on the focus and perspective of the speech, which somehow I think we can ignore first at beginner/intermediate stage.
2019-01-21: I used "你每天都几点回家" and it was marked wrong.
Can a native speaker clarify the nuances between using "每天" and "每天都"?
Does "every day" always have to be before "what time"? I flipped those and got it wrong.
Is it always just biggest to smallest increments of time, or is this some other rule?
Why there's no 都 after 每天in this sentence?
Any reason why we can't use 每天都 instead of just 每天 in this sentence?
It is also acceptable. 都 adds emphasis, but it's used quite often.
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In the first two parts of this posting I described the pattern you can use to retrieve data with the client object model ("client OM"). I showed how to use the same pattern to retrieve both a set of lists, as well as data contained within a single list. In this post we'll talk about ways that we can create and use filters when querying for data via the client OM.
I won't rehash our pattern all over again. Suffice to say, it's exactly the same, and the only part we are playing with here is step 2 – creating the statement to return the data and selecting which fields to return. Creating the connection and executing the query remain the same:
//create the connection
ClientContext ctx = new ClientContext("http://foo");
//execute the query
ctx.ExecuteQuery();
For this release, the semantics of creating a query, ordering the results, etc. are going to be controlled by CAML. So as we saw in the previous posting, we use an instance of the CamlQuery class to do that. The CAML syntax has not changed between versions, so all the CAML you know and love will still be useful in the client OM.
From an implementation standpoint, the CamlQuery class has a property called ViewXml, and even though it may not be obvious from the property name, that's where you plug in your criteria for your query as well. The ViewXml property expects to have a parent element called <View>, and then within it you add a <Query> and <Where> element to implement your criteria.
Suppose, for example, you want to retrieve all items from your list where the Title property equals Steve. Your code would look something like this:
CamlQuery cq = new CamlQuery();
cq.ViewXml = "<View><Query><Where><Eq><FieldRef Name='Title'/><Value Type='Text'>Steve</Value></Eq></Where></Query></View>";
As you can see it's just standard CAML that is going in our ViewXml property. To use our CAML in our query, we go back to our List and call its GetItems method, returning an instance of a ListItemCollection. Here's an example:
ListItemCollection lic = lst.GetItems(cq);
Just as you do with CAML in SharePoint 2007, you can also include sorting in your queries too. Here's an example where I'm only sorting on one field, and I'm doing so in descending order (the default sort order is ascending):
cq.ViewXml = "<View><Query><Where><Eq><FieldRef Name='Title'/><Value Type='Text'>Steve</Value></Eq></Where><OrderBy><FieldRef Name='ID' Ascending='False'/></OrderyBy></Query></View>";

Now remember in the first two postings in this series where I talked about trying to choose the specific fields you wanted when executing a query, and how that impacts the size of the data sent over the wire? And I also showed a way in which you could get non-default properties returned when you asked for a ListItemCollection. Well I'm going to combine those two concepts now as we talk about loading our data. So far I've shown you a couple of ways to instruct the client OM to load up property values in a ListItemCollection (where "lic" is ListItemCollection):
METHOD #1:
ctx.Load(lic);
METHOD #2:
ctx.Load(lic, items => items.IncludeWithDefaultProperties(item => item.DisplayName));
Another way to set the list of properties retrieved is with a hybrid approach between these two models. We can use a Lambda expression and define every single property that we want returned for the ListItemCollection. In this example, suppose we only really need to see the ID, Title and DisplayName values. Here is how we would express that:
METHOD #3:
ctx.Load(lic, itms => itms.Include(
 itm => itm["ID"],
 itm => itm["Title"],
 itm => itm.DisplayName));
Not only is it arguably the clearest code in terms of plainly stating what fields we're going to return, it also delivers the data in the smallest payload by a wide margin. Here's the size of the resulting data over the wire for each of the three methods above:
Method #
Payload Size
1
13.4K
2
13.6K
3
2.5K

Again, it may not look like a huge difference when you examine the raw numbers, but over time, with lots of clients, or over a slow or latent network it can really add up. You can also control the number of items that are returned in a query. You can do it in CAML, or you can do it in your Lambda for setting the fields to be returned. Here's an example of each method to limit the number of rows returned to 3.
CAML:
cq.ViewXml = "<View><RowLimit>3</RowLimit></View>";
Lambda:
ctx.Load(lic, itms => itms.Take(3).Include(
 itm => itm["ID"],
 itm => itm["Title"],
 itm => itm.DisplayName));
What else can we do? The CamlQuery class is also used for paging queries, and lets you set the FolderServerRelativeUrl so you can effectively execute your queries in the subfolder of a list. Paging queries are a little more unique, so here's a skeleton of how that would be implemented; note this is just for illustrative purposes, not necessarily a real scenario of how one would want to use paging:
//initialize a paging instance
ListItemCollectionPosition pos = null;

while (true)
{
//create the CAML query
CamlQuery cq = new CamlQuery();

//set our paging position and view xml
cq.ListItemCollectionPosition = pos;
cq.ViewXml = "<View><ViewFields><FieldRef Name='ID'/><FieldRef
Name='Title'/><FieldRef Name='Body'/></ViewFields>
<RowLimit>2</RowLimit></View>";

//get items using our CAML class
ListItemCollection lic = lst.GetItems(cq);

//load the items up - note how I have to ask separate for ListItemCollectionPosition
//if I don't, it will say property not initialized when I try and
//work with it below
ctx.Load(lic, itms => itms.ListItemCollectionPosition,
itms => itms.Include(
itm => itm["ID"],
 itm => itm["Title"],
 itm => itm.DisplayName));

//execute the query
ctx.ExecuteQuery();

//get our new paging position
pos = lic.ListItemCollectionPosition;

//enumerate each item
foreach (ListItem l in lic)
{
ItemsLst.Items.Add(l["Title"]);
}

//see if we've reached the end
if (pos == null)
break;
else
Debug.WriteLine(pos.PagingInfo);
}
Coming Next…
So, what other things can we do? Surprisingly, a lot. You can manage security in your site, you can create new lists, you can change the fields in a list, you can even add custom menu items, all with the client OM. I'll cover some of these other random things in the future posts in this series.


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Downtown San Luis Obispo flooded due to main break
Water was cut off to a block of homes after a water main break flooded downtown San Luis Obispo Friday night. The pressure from the water caused pavement and soil to buck underground. Eventually, the mixture forced itself through the concrete, bucking upwards.
To keep other old water mains from breaking, firefighters had to release water from nearby fire hydrants.
According to the San Luis Obispo Tribune, "Watching all that water run down the street during a drought was painful for residents."
The broken pipe was eventually replaced and water was restored the following day.
The iron water main that broke was installed in 1942.


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The speed of a snake depends on the species and size. On average, the fastest a snake moves is between 5 and 8 mph. The world's fastest snake is the Black Mamba, which can reach speeds of 10 to 12 mph in short bursts.
Snakes utilize different forms of movement, depending on their environment. The most common form is lateral undulation, which is used on land and water. The snake flexes its body from left to right and creates a wave-like motion that propels it forward, moving it about two body lengths per second.
Terrestrial lateral undulation uses the same motion, but the snake pushes against small objects in its path, such as rocks, trees or clumps of dirt. At each point where the snake's body touches the objects, it thrusts forward, creating more momentum and faster speeds. This is the fastest way snakes move, gaining up to eight body lengths a second.
Snakes use sidewinding when surfaces are smooth and they lack objects to push against, such as on sand dunes. A sidewinding snake uses the left-right motion of the lateral undulation, but one-half of the body pushes to the ground while the other is lifted into the air. The alternating motion moves the snake forward like a rolling wave.


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The uncertainties of power systems are becoming more and more important due to power systems restructuring and ever increasing renewable generation integration into the grid. In the literature several uncertainty modeling approaches have been proposed to facilitate decision making process for efficient operation of power systems. These approaches mainly focus on deriving a statistical representation for different sources of uncertainty such as load, generation, and line capacities. However, there is a need for an uncertainty model which can capture the frequency components of uncertainty signals for applications such as voltage control, frequency control/ stability, and grid vulnerability analysis. In this paper we proposed an uncertainty modeling approach that captures the high dynamics of renewable generation uncertainty and smart grid loads and reveals their frequency domain characteristics. We tested the proposed model on IEEE 300 bus system to evaluate the impact of uncertainty on line flows.
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This 2-Track Cribbage Set (sometimes known merely as "Crib") is finely crafted from natural rubberwood. Each player races towards the end of the board as they collect points each turn from the hand of cards that they are dealt. Each point corresponds to how many spaces you are able to move along the track. The objective of Cribbage is to be the first player to score a target number of points, usually 61 or 121. Points are decided by certain card combinations from your own hand or by playing off of your opponent's cards, making this a game of both luck and skill.


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Title: Vitrified chemically bonded phosphate ceramics for immobilization of radioisotopes
A method of immobilizing a radioisotope and vitrified chemically bonded phosphate ceramic (CBPC) articles formed by the method are described. The method comprises combining a radioisotope-containing material, MgO, a source of phosphate, and optionally, a reducing agent, in water at a temperature of less than 100.degree. C. to form a slurry; curing the slurry to form a solid intermediate CBPC article comprising the radioisotope therefrom; comminuting the intermediate CBPC article, mixing the comminuted material with glass frits, and heating the mixture at a temperature in the range of about 900 to about 1500.degree. C. to form a vitrified CBPC article comprising the radioisotope immobilized therein.
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Report Number(s):
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14/291,980
DOE Contract Number:
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Resource Type:
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Patent File Date: 2014 May 30
Research Org:
Argonne National Laboratory (ANL), Argonne, IL (United States)
Sponsoring Org:
USDOE
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
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12 MANAGEMENT OF RADIOACTIVE AND NON-RADIOACTIVE WASTES FROM NUCLEAR FACILITIES; 36 MATERIALS SCIENCE


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Science Advisory Report 2011/082
Assessment of the Fate of Emamectin Benzoate, the Active Ingredient in SLICE®, near Aquaculture Facilities in British Columbia and its Effect on Spot Prawns (Pandalus platyceros)
- Sea lice infections at salmon farms in British Columbia are monitored and controlled to minimize impacts on farmed fish and reduce the risk of infecting fish that live outside the farm. The chemotherapeutant used to control sea lice on B.C. salmon farms is SLICE®, an in-feed treatment in which the active ingredient is emamectin benzoate (EB).
- A Regional Science Advisory Process was undertaken to review the results of DFO research to determine the environmental concentrations of EB near two B.C. salmon farms following the application of SLICE®, and to assess the uptake and potential toxicological impacts of EB in the Pacific spot prawn (Pandalus platyceros) under laboratory and field conditions.
- Using a new and very sensitive analytical method, concentrations of EB and its main conversion product 4'-deoxy-4'-epi-amino avermectin B1a (AB) were measured in water, sediment and spot prawns collected at two salmon farm sites with differing hydrodynamic and biophysical characteristics before, during, and after the application of SLICE®.
- Low levels of EB were detected in the sub-surface water beneath each farm during SLICE® treatment. EB released into the water column dissipated quickly and was undetectable 4 to 5 weeks after treatment.
- The amount of EB measured in surface sediments varied between the two sites. At one site EB in sediment remained close to the limit of quantification (LOQ) of the analytical method. Most of the EB reaching the sediment at the other site remained localized, with levels falling to below the LOQ within 150 m of the farm. EB was detected in sediment from this site over 1.5 years after SLICE® treatment. AB concentrations were less than 30% of the concentration of EB in all sediments.
- The amount of EB estimated in sediment accounts for a small fraction of the EB applied during a full-cycle SLICE® treatment. It was not possible to generate a complete mass balance for EB with the available data.
- EB measured in the tissues of spot prawns collected within 150 m of each salmon farm increased over a period of 100 days following the application of SLICE®. The level and duration of exposure in the field differed from those used in the laboratory exposure experiments that formed part of the same study, so it was not possible to correlate directly the results of the lab experiments with field measurements of EB.
- Laboratory experiments suggest that short-term (8-day) exposure of spot prawns to sediment containing EB at concentrations significantly greater than those measured in the field can alter the expression of certain genes in muscle tissue. No clear dose-response relationship could be established for the mortality or differential gene expression observed during these experiments. Additional studies involving standard toxicological measurements, different life-cycle stages, and environmentally relevant EB concentrations are recommended, along with further gene expression studies under both laboratory and field conditions.
- Studies that include a broader range of salmon farm sites in B.C. are also recommended. Information regarding SLICE® usage, site conditions, and local prawn fisheries is available from a number of government and industry sources and can be used when planning and interpreting the results of future studies.
- Current research shows that the spatial and temporal distribution of EB near salmon farms varies from site to site and that, under certain conditions, EB can remain and so potentially build up in sediments close to salmon farms, depending on the extent and frequency of SLICE® usage. EB is also bioavailable and can be measured in the muscle tissues of spot prawns near salmon farms treated with SLICE®. More research is needed to assess the potential biological impacts of low concentrations of EB and its metabolites on spot prawns and other non-target organisms.
This Science Advisory Report has resulted from a Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Canadian Science Advisory Secretariat (CSAS) regional advisory process (RAP) meeting held on October 18-19, 2011 to assess the Environmental Impact of the Treatment of Sea Lice with SLICE® at Aquaculture Facilities in British Columbia. Additional publications from this process will be posted as they become available on the DFO Science Advisory Schedule.
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Posted 24 January 2012 - 07:25 AM
Hi,
I'm interested in information about how to find jump connections between nodes of a navigation mesh and how to store them.
To find jump connection does not mean to test for free jump space, in my opinion it is more about, where should I look for possible jump connections. For example if there is a box on a plane so there are at least 5 nodes in the navigation mesh and if I just concentrate at one node from the plane and the node from the top of the box, there are jumps from the edges of the plane node and from the center of this node to the top of the box. Is it usefull to just look for jumps from edges of nodes to edges of other nodes or what are useful restrictions to look for jump connections?
One jump can be described as a parabel, which is defined by a strength and an angle. Is there a way to describe several jumps form a line to another line, if it is usefull to look for jump connections just between edges of the navigation mesh nodes?
I tried hard to find any solid papers or anything addressing this topic. I would really appreciate any reference to good resources on that topic, because i feel like i am missing something (like totally missing the magic search keyword Posted Image)
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Knowing that there actually are no documents on this topic would be just as satisfying for me :)
Is anybody adequately sure that there is no solid info about automatic jump point calculation out there?
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i personally know of no documentations on pathing jumpable objects, but what i'd suggest is to do a two pass system when creating your path map, and pre-calculate the jump point's in the second path for a given jumpable height. then store the map for each object that has x height. so, in the first pass, you'd create a regular navigation nodes, and each node would contain how to transverse to it's surrounding nodes. during the second pass, take each node, and get the maximum distance that jumper can move at full speed, and highest jump. find all the nodes that are within this distance to the center node. from thier, check if the jump would be legal for reaching each node(i.e. find the height of the landing position, and check to make sure it aligns with the arc of the jumper, as well to make sure he wouldn't hit any other nodes while jumping, and make sure to also assign the required forward momentum to achieve such a jump.)
finally, after the nodes have been mapped with jumping, you can assign "jump paths" to a higher value in the heuristic for determing pathing, so that if it can walk between the nodes, objects won't keep jumping between nodes. and then you can do normal pathing techniques, and simply approach the "jump paths" as requiring a diffrent action to get between nodes.
the draw back to this method is a higher memory cost,(although the second pass could be done at run-time, it'd defiantly benefit far more to do it at initialization time.), and it would be harder to coordinate multiple agents with several path maps in use.
anyway, that's my two cents on the subject
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Check out Recast. In the editor tool they provide, you can specify different parameters that determine which places are jumpable and whatnot. Here's a quick article I wrote that might be helpful if you choose to go this route.
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Thank you for your feedback! Posted Image
I think you are right about the two passes, the jump connection calculation should be done after the navigation-mesh/waypoint-graph generation, because it greatly benefits from the knowledge where a character is even able to move to.
The best i could find on practical implementation is what Mikko Mononen did for Killzone 3. He postet on his blog about it (where he also released the source code) and talked about his implementation at the Paris Game/AI Conference 2011. The Slides are available, but without the speech they are just hints about what he talked, i would love to hear that speech, probably very helpful for me.
Mikko's blog entry with source code:
http://digestingduck...slides-and.html
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Yeah, recast is amazing, already found it and the jump code from mikko. But thx anyways, recast totally deserves infinite google ranking points ;)
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EDIT June 2015 – I am receiving an increased number of requests for information on particular chairs and appraisals. While I love to see original chairs, I am not in a position to give advice on the value or restoration of chairs. I simply find patent furniture to be a fascinating research subject.
A while back I was asked to look into the seats for chairs, especially folding chairs. It has been quite some time and technically I just have a bunch of notes. Over the next several posts, I'll be sharing some of these notes in a roughly organized format. We will look at the original seats on chairs, illustrations for homemade seats and cushions.
Let's start by looking at the seats and backs on some original folding chairs. Each of these chairs are appear to have their original seats and backs. The chairs date from the 1860s through the end of the century.
This faded and worn seat comes from my later century chair. Notice the wreath central design and floral corner motifs. The use of a central motif surrounded by corner or border motifs seem to be fairly common for these chairs. The seats and backs seem to mostly be either tapestry twill woven similar to an ingrain carpet or done in needlepoint.
This chair, circa 1870-90s, has a duo of lilies as the central motif. The borders are a combination of geometrics and florals.
This chair, the one of this set closest to the CW era, has a central design with a floral-esque border. You will notice that the red color can be found in each of the chair seats and backs here. I do not know if this was because this was a common color or if this color just lasted well.
These scenic designs are found on an Eastlake style chair. I wish I could get a closer look at this one to determine the construction method. The lines in the edge of the red appear to be carpet-like.


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Epidemiological evidence strongly suggests that fruit consumption promotes many health benefits. Despite the general consensus that fruit and juice are nutritionally similar, epidemiological results for juice consumption are conflicting. Our objective was to use DNA methylation marks to characterize fruit and juice epigenetic signatures within PBMCs and identify shared and independent signatures associated with these groups. Genome-wide DNA methylation marks (Illumina Human Methylation 450k chip) for 2,148 individuals that participated in the Framingham Offspring exam 8 were analyzed for correlations between fruit or juice consumption using standard linear regression. CpG sites with low P
-values (P <
0.01) were characterized using Gene Set Enrichment Analysis (GSEA), Ingenuity Pathway Analysis (IPA), and experimentally derived Functional element Overlap analysis of ReGions from EWAS (eFORGE). Fruit and juice-specific low P
-value epigenetic signatures were largely independent. Genes near the fruit-specific epigenetic signature were enriched among pathways associated with antigen presentation and chromosome or telomere maintenance, while the juice-specific epigenetic signature was enriched for proinflammatory pathways. IPA and eFORGE analyses implicate fruit and juice-specific epigenetic signatures in the modulation of macrophage (fruit) and B or T cell (juice) activities. These data suggest a role for epigenetic regulation in fruit and juice-specific health benefits and demonstrate independent associations with distinct immune functions and cell types, suggesting that these groups may not confer the same health benefits. Identification of such differences between foods is the first step toward personalized nutrition and ultimately the improvement of human health and longevity.
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