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Where is Linux kernel stored? Where is the Linux Kernel located? Since the Linux kernel is a piece of code, it must be stored somewhere on the file-system, such that every time the system reboots, the kernel is loaded in the memory. In Debian/Ubuntu systems, the Linux kernel can be found within the /boot directory.
Where is the kernel located? Kernel: As we can see, it's right in the middle of the layers. It's the core of the OS. Hardware: It's the physical machine, the base of the system. It consists of memory, the processor or the central processing unit (CPU), and input/output (I/O) components such as graphics, storage, and networking.
Where is the kernel located in RAM? The details are architecture-dependent but the kernel resides at a memory range at the top of the address space by convention.
What is kernel memory in Linux? pages. The kernel has full access to the system's memory and allows processes to safely access this memory as they require it. Often the first step in doing this is virtual addressing, usually achieved by paging and/or segmentation.


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Governor Granholm Declares June Youth Employment Month in Michigan DELEG Offers Tips for Finding Employment and Staying Safe on the JobContact: Mario L. Morrow 517-373-9280Agency: Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
June 3, 2009 - Governor Jennifer M. Granholm has proclaimed June as Youth Employment Month in Michigan to help teens identify employment opportunities and to help employers provide legal and safe working environments for Michigan's working teens.
This summer about 304,400 teenagers, ages 16-19, are expected to seek jobs in Michigan - a slight decrease over last year's job market.
"By providing valuable and safe summer work experiences today, employers are empowering Michigan's teens with the skills they will need to find good jobs in the future," said Granholm.
In recognition of Youth Employment Month, the Michigan Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth (DELEG) offers important tips to help teens find employment and to protect them while on the job.
"The safety and well-being of the state's youngest workers must be a top priority for Michigan employers," DELEG Director Stanley "Skip" Pruss stated. "Consequently, it is important for employers to be educated about the state's youth employment laws, such as those in the Youth Employment Standards Act and especially during the summer months as more teens join the workforce to fill jobs created by increased activity in the state's tourism and recreational industries."
Michigan's minimum wage law increased to $7.40 in July 2008. There is also a state sub-minimum wage for those under 18 years of age. The sub-minimum wage allows employers to pay these young workers at a rate of 85 percent of the state adult minimum wage or a wage equal to the federal minimum wage, whichever is greater. The current sub-minimum rate is $6.55 an hour, based on the federal minimum wage, and will increase to $7.25 an hour on July 24, 2009, when the federal minimum wage increases.
Protecting Working Youth
DELEG's Wage & Hour Division is launching a month-long campaign to educate employers about the state's youth employment laws and is working with the U.S. Department of Labor Wage & Hour Division, as part of a national effort, to visit employers, pass out materials and discuss legal aspects of employing minors. The campaign will include visits to retail and fast food establishments, which employ the majority of teenagers, and to school districts, which issue work permits.
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health reports that approximately 70 teens die every year in the U.S. from work-related injuries. The most recent data shows nearly 2,000 Michigan teens were seriously injured on the job in a two-year period (2006-2007).
As a result, the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA), also within DELEG, is continuing its multi-year "Young Worker Initiative," which provides basic workplace safety and health information to Michigan teens before they begin work or early in their working careers.
MIOSHA has developed the brochure "Extreme Safety: Important Facts for Working Teens" that explains their workplace rights and responsibilities, and fact sheets for young workers in the construction, food service, retail and lawn care industries. MIOSHA youth material can be found at: _URL_ in the "MIOSHA Initiatives" section, click on "Young Worker Initiative."
Minors need work permits
Minors are required to have a work permit, which they can obtain at any Michigan school district, intermediate school district, public school academy or non-public school. Generally, teens must be at least 14 years old for most jobs; however, children as young as 11 can work as golf caddies or sports referees. Children, 13 years of age or older, can work on farms.
Minors, ages 14 and 15, can work between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. while 16- and 17-year-olds can be employed between 6:00 a.m. and 10:30 p.m. (11:30 p.m. on Friday or Saturday or when not regularly attending school) for up to 48 hours per week of school and work combined.
Those with questions about the Youth Employment Standards Act can contact the Wage and Hour Division at _PHONE_ or visit _URL_ and click on "Youth Employment." A work permit fact sheet is available online at: _URL_
Summer jobs for low income youth
DELEG Director Pruss noted that low income youth between the ages of 14 and 24 may qualify for summer jobs this year as the state has received about $74 million from the federal government for summer employment programs. About 80 percent of the money will be used this summer. The jobs will be with governmental and non-profit organizations as well as with some private employers.
"Young people interested in applying for these summer jobs or for more information should contact their local Michigan Works Agency," Pruss said.
MWA locations can be found at michiganworks.org/ or by calling 1-800-285-WORKS (9675).
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With the reduction of in-aircraft flight hours and an increase in flight simulator use, it is imperative that the next generation of flight training include a complementary human centrifuge that provides full motion—G on demand and sustained G forces—for pilots to optimally maintain their requisite G Tolerance and G Readiness. Training in the ATFS-400-31 human centrifuge provides an alternative, realistic, G on demand and sustained high G flight environment that allows pilots to maintain requisite G Tolerance and G Readiness without the use of a live aircraft.
Training in the ATFS-400-31 human centrifuge provides an alternative, realistic, G on demand and sustained high G flight environment that allows pilots to maintain requisite G Tolerance and G Readiness without the use of a live aircraft.
The ATFS-400-31 dynamically generates G-forces in all desired axes simultaneously to authentically replicate the stresses of the tactical flight environment.
With aviation and space training applications available, along with high definition and night vision compatibility, the ATFS-400-31 provides the ultimate versatility in a high-G human centrifuge. The ATFS-400-31 system leverages on advanced simulation capabilities to recreate a wide variety of training and operational scenarios, from entry level to advanced tactical flying, exposing the aviator to a realistic flight environment with physiological stressors.
Interchangeable, linkable cockpits modules provide for unprecedented training flexibility, whether as standalone operational flight simulators (OFS), part of a network of data-linked cockpit modules operating in a common battlespace, or integrated into the ATFS-400-31 human centrifuge.
With aviation and space training applications available, the ATFS-400-31 provides the ultimate versatility in a high-G human centrifuge.
Generating sustained G forces of up to 20G and onset rate of 10G/s from idle 1.4G, ATFS-400-31 is capable of providing G training that meets and exceeds the training protocols adopted by various organizations, including the STANAG and USAF standards.
With realistic flyable cockpit interior and wide field of view visuals, the ATFS-400-31 pilot assumes flight of the centrifuge and experiences the G forces as they occur in the actual aircraft, enabling an immersive, holistic exposure of physiological stresses in a flight environment, including rapid G onsets and push-pull effect.
In the ATFS-400-31, pilots can experience the actual physical stresses of flight in the entire flight envelope in a tactical flight scenario, providing a level of confidence and preparedness when adverse flight conditions are experienced in a realistic mission environment.
The ATFS-400-31 accurately replicates the unique physiological stresses of a spaceflight environment for training and testing orbital nominal and off nominal trajectories for humans and payloads.
The ATFS-400-31 human centrifuge offers a highly controllable environment for testing and research in a multiaxial High-G acceleration with advanced data acquisition system, biomedical monitoring systems and payload space for customized research equipment, suited for the most advanced acceleration studies and experiments.


Agustina Series: Novas leituras, outras Metamorfoses
The polyhedral project entitled Agustina: novas leituras, outras metamorfoses, coordinated by Prof. Doctor Ana Paula Coutinho, originated a concert and an exhibition, developed in partnership with Prof. Doctor Dimitrios Andrikopoulos from ESMAE and Prof. Doctor Graciela Machado, from FBAUP, respectively.
In the first video, we spoke with the students of ESMAE's composition course, who approached the creative process that led to the composition of their works.
In the second, we heard two students who participated in the exhibition entitled "More than words spoken" with works of Engraving-Calcography.
Both initiatives were part of the scientific journey that counted with the participation, among others, of painter Graça Morais and film specialist António Preto.


Meteorological Instrument Performance Characteristics
General Characteristics of Measurements » Uncertainty Associated with Representativeness
Uncertainty can also arise from issues with measurement representativity. Errors associated with representativeness more often appear as random errors except in cases where the correlation between a specific feature (e.g., large upwind body of water) and the measurement (wind direction, for example) introduces a systematic effect in the measurement. In this example, the directional persistence of the wind moving over the body of water will bring cooler and more moist conditions which would reveal a directional bias in the data.
Off-shore winds moving over the river adjacent to a city may cause directional bias in measurements.
Off-shore winds moving over the river adjacent to a city may cause directional bias in measurements. Image from NCAR/EOL
Representativeness requires an interpretation of the natural spatial-temporal variability of the measurand. For example, where was an air parcel earlier, what changes occurred during its advection to the observation site, and how is the value of the measurand correlated with its values at other times and locations? Such correlations must be considered when estimating uncertainty because measurements cannot be considered independent in the presence of such correlations.
Exploratory statistical correlations for paired data can be very useful in determining correlations arising from representativity. The Ordinary or Pearson Correlation coefficient is given by
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where Cov(x,y) is the covariance of x and y and sx and sy are the sample standard deviations. For testing temporal representativity, the autocorrelation function can be used to compute correlations for various lags. The autocorrelation for a time lag of 𝜏 samples is given by
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Where Cov(x,y) = E(x-x̄)(y-ȳ), where E denotes the expected value.
Let's consider an example in which we measure component winds (u, v, w) for an hour with a sonic anemometer at 20 Hz. This sampling frequency would yield 72,000 measurements. The autocorrelation shows that the measurements have a correlation time of 0.5 minutes, that is, the e-folding time for the autocorrelation coefficient to decrease to 0.37 is 0.5 minutes.
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In this situation, how many independent measurements do we have? Select the best answer.
The correct answer is b.
In this situation, we get an independent measurement every 0.5 minutes, so will have 120 independent measurements instead of 72,000.
Please make a selection.
For measurements to be representative, atmospheric processes in general must be relatively homogeneous, or vary linearly, across the spatial and temporal domains of an instrument network. Representativeness cannot be defined by an observation or a specific parameter, but results from an assessment of the instrumentation, sampling frequency, exposure, and the application.


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Everything You Need to Know About Step Through Bikes
The world is changing every day, and you'll never know what is going to happen in the future. Of course it's the same when we are talking about the bicycle industry. Nowadays, people have many options for buying bicycles. Not only are their styles simplified, but they are also even equipped with batteries to meet people's various needs. If your impression on a bicycle still is that you have to pedal hard to make it move, or you are considering what kind of bicycle frame to choose, Step-Over or Step-Thru? Then don't miss this article. We will tell you the difference between the two models, as well as the PROs and CONs of these two frames, especially the Step through bikes. Hope it will help you to choose the right electric bike.
What is a Step Through Bike?
As early as around the late 19th and early 20th century, the Step-Thru model has been developed. In the early 20th century, because of people's clothing styles in the period, especially women, they were required to wear dresses rather than pants. But the Step-Over design of traditional bicycles often causes a lot of trouble for them. They need to lift their legs to mount the bicycle, which is very inconvenient and indecent. At this time, women gradually found the advantages of Step-Thru. This kind of classic and elegant design allows them to easily mount the bike without lifting their legs. Also, some feminist activists once said: "The popularity of the Step-Thru model is also a symbol of women being valued. When a woman rides a bicycle, she is showing people a sense of freedom, independence, and self-reliance." Therefore, the Step-Thru model has become more popular with ladies since then. And with the development and improvement over the years, the Step-Thru design has overcome some of the previous shortcomings and adapted to the current riding rules, becoming very humane.
Now, with the rise of electric bicycles, people have more choices. The E-bike with Step-Thru design has always been loved by the majority of ladies. In addition to its convenient and elegant characteristics, the equipment of batteries makes riding easier. Ladies can just wear what they want, whether long skirts or dresses, which is absolutely a piece of good news for women who are not as strong as men.
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The Difference between Step Through Bikes and Step Over Bikes
After briefly understanding the history of Step-thru, you might ask: What is the difference between Step-Thru bike and Step-Over bike? And what kind of frame should I buy? Don't worry, we will answer it from the frame structure, the different uses of the two bicycles and their applicable people.
About the frame
Before introducing these two different frames, you need to know the basic structure of a bicycle. Usually, a bicycle frame consists of two triangles: a main triangle and a paired rear triangle, and the difference between Step-Over and Step-Thru lies in the main triangle. The main triangle generally consists of a head tube, top tube, down tube, and seat tube. In addition to the head tube, the other three tubes are combined with the paired rear triangle to form a diamond shape, which is the basic structure of the original bicycle.
However, according to Wikipedia: A step-through frame (also known as open frame or low-step frame) is a type of bicycle frame, often used for utility bicycles, with a low top tube that connected in the middle of the seat tube instead of the top, or even without a top tube (cross-bar), resulting in a lower standover height. Due to the lower or absent top tube, Step-Thru E-bike usually has a thicker tubing. The purpose of this is to make the bicycle structure more stable. And a step-over frame has a higher top tube (cross-bar) connected to the top of the seat tube instead.
Different Uses
The Step-Thru model was originally designed to be used for transporting goods and delivery. Delivery men do not need to cross the high frame frequently to get on and off the bike, which is very convenient for them during their repetitive work. Then, as we mentioned before, the ladies found the convenience brought to them by Step-Thru, and this model became popular among women. Until now, Step-Thru design has become a trend in the bicycle industry. Moreover, it is also the prototype of the folding bicycle that has emerged in recent years. This simplified model is more conducive to folding.
The traditional model (Step-Over) has a more stable crossbar structure, so it appears more in rising terrains such as mountains and hills, as well as in long-distance bicycle trips or some cross-country bike competitions.
Applicable People
Of course, different models are suitable for different people. So which electric bicycle is suitable for you, we will help you make a choice.
Due to the simple and elegant design of the Step-Thru model, we believe it will be the best choice for most ladies. If you choose to buy a traditional model, it will bring you a lot of trouble. Except for making you look indecent when you lift your leg, the Step-Over design will easily scratch your dresses and cause damage to them. So please make your own consideration. In addition to women, Step-Thru is also a good choice for the elderly and those with leg injuries and mobility impairments. And for delivery men and other people who need to get on and off the bike frequently, Step-Thru is also a treasure because it reduces the difficulty of their work and saves more time.
As for the Step-Over model, due to its more stable design, it is more suitable for bicycle enthusiasts and those who like challenges. Besides, it is also used in many professional cycling competitions and is the best choice for professional riders. Or for some very tall people, traditional models are more of their flavor.
What are the pros of step-through bikes
In addition to the advantages of low dress requirements and effortless mentioned before, Step-Thru also has the following more advantages:
Lower height requirements
For some people who are not tall enough, Step-Thru is definitely the most suitable model. With its moderate size, you can easily mount the bike and equally easy to get off.
Better safety performance
Compared with traditional bicycles with the high top tube, Step-Thru has better safety performance, because when you lose your balance, you can cross through the bicycle without getting entangled, which may greatly reduce the occurrence of accidents.
More possibilities in the future
With the popularity of electric bicycles in recent years, another type of bicycle has also appeared, that is, folding electric bicycles. The structural basis of folding bicycles is Step-Through. The compact design of Step-Through makes the popularization of folding bikes possible. Perhaps in the future, Himiway will consider developing and launching a folding bicycle.
What are the cons of step-through bikes
Everything has advantages and disadvantages, and so does the Step-Through model. So what are the cons of Step-Thru, let's take a look.
The total weight of the bike may be heavier
Because of the lack of a top tube, the overall structure of the bicycle is not so strong. Therefore, compared with the traditional diamond frame, the Step-Through frame is usually equipped with thicker tubes and other small structural elements, which may increase the overall weight of the bike.
Load and climbing ability is not very strong
Excessive weight and inclined slope may cause the frame to bend, thereby reducing pedaling efficiency and shortening the life of the frame. So please be more cautious when climbing mountains.
Fewer places to install accessories
Most Step-Through frames on the market lack places to install accessories, such as water bottles and pumps, etc., which may cause inconvenience to long-distance cycling.
Difficulty in lifting
When you need to lift it for certain purposes, such as transporting it to another place or repairing it. Because the lacking or sloping tube near the center of gravity, there will be some difficulties to lift it.
However, for Himiway Step-Thru, we considered various possibilities to overcome these difficulties. So we decided to assemble the top tube to a lower position, and install bolts on it for mounting accessories. It not only solves the problem of installing accessories and lifting, but also enhances the load-bearing and climbing ability, the best choice when buying a Step-Through.
If you want to have a more elegant, more convenient, and safer bicycle, such as Himiway All Terrain Step Thru Electric Bike, then you can make your choice now!
If you are still wondering which one to choose, look through our guide for buying a step thru please.


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||Technology Research on Decreasing the Aluminum Surface Waves and Reducing the Cathode Voltage Drop in Aluminum Electrolysis Cells
||Zhirong Shi, Dengpeng Chai, Haibo Huang, Yanan Zhang, Bin Fang
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The effect of cathode carbon block materials and the materials, size and assembly ways of cathode steel bar on horizontal current and cathode voltage drop was studied using simulation calculation and industrial cells tests. The results indicate that it can effectively reduce the aluminum surface waves and the cathode voltage drop through comprehensive optimization of cathode carbon block and steel bar materials, reasonable design of cathode steel bar size and optimizing steel bar assembly ways. The cell voltage for the 350 kA test cells was determined at a anode current density of 0.73 A/cm2. It ranges from 3.82 to 3.85 mV and the fluctuation range is about 6-8 mV. Starting after 180 days, the cathode voltage drop was about 190-220 mV. It realized the cells operated at low voltage and high current efficiency for aluminum electrolysis production.
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For a given observer (lon, lat, time) on Earth and a given Galactic coordinate (GLON, GLAT), how can I compute the corresponding (alt, az) point in the sky with PyEphem?
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Given the way that PyEphem currently works, there are two steps to answering your question. First, you have to convert a pair of galactic coordinates into an equatorial RA/dec pair of coordinates instead.
import ephem
# Convert a Galactic coordinate to RA and dec
galactic_center = ephem.Galactic(0, 0)
eq = ephem.Equatorial(galactic_center)
print 'RA:', eq.ra, 'dec:', eq.dec
→ RA: 17:45:37.20 dec: -28:56:10.2
Those coordinates are pretty close to the ones that the Wikipedia gives for the galactic center.
Now that we have a normal RA/dec coordinate, we just need to figure out where it is in the sky right now. Since PyEphem is built atop a library that knows only about celestial "bodies" like stars and planets, we simply need to create a fake "star" at that location and ask its azimuth and altitude.
# So where is that RA and dec above Boston?
# Pretend that a star or other fixed body is there.
body = ephem.FixedBody()
body._ra = eq.ra
body._dec = eq.dec
body._epoch = eq.epoch
obs = ephem.city('Boston')
obs.date = '2012/6/24 02:00' # 10pm EDT
print 'Az:', body.az, 'Alt:', body.alt
→ Az: 149:07:25.6 Alt: 11:48:43.0
And we can check that this answer is reasonable by looking at a sky chart for Boston late that evening: Sagittarius — the location of the Galactic Center — is just rising over the southeastern rim of the sky, which makes perfect sense of a southeast azimuth like 149°, and for an as-yet low altitude like 11°.
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The (RA,DEC) coordinate from PyEphem matches exactly the one I find with the HEASARC coordinate converter, maybe the Wikipedia/Galactic_Center position is for the black hole and not for (GLON,GLAT) = (0,0). – Chris Jul 11 '12 at 12:47
You could change eq = ephem.Equatorial(galactic_center) to equatorial = ephem.Equatorial(galactic_center), then the code will run directly when pasted in a python shell. – Chris Jul 11 '12 at 12:51
This solution is very nice and simply. The only weird thing is that you assign private attributes of body instead of setting the values in the constructor. – Chris Jul 11 '12 at 12:57
I saw here that it is possible to give coordinates "in the usual python way" to the constructor like this body = ephem.FixedBody(ra=123.123, dec=45.45), but for some reason neiter body = ephem.FixedBody(ra=eq.ra, dec=eq.dec) nor body = ephem.FixedBody(ra=eq.ra.real, dec=eq.dec.real) works for me, in both cases I get body._ra == 0. Why is that? – Chris Jul 11 '12 at 13:07
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GLEP: 58 Title: Security of distribution of Gentoo software - Infrastructure to User distribution - MetaManifest Version: $Revision: 1.10 $ Last-Modified: $Date: 2010/04/07 21:34:24 $ Author: Robin Hugh Johnson, Status: Draft Type: Standards Track Content-Type: text/x-rst Requires: 44, 60 Created: October 2006 Updated: November 2007, June 2008, July 2008, October 2008, January 2010 Post-History: December 2009, January 2010 ======== Abstract ======== MetaManifest provides a means of verifiable distribution from Gentoo Infrastructure to a user system, while data is conveyed over completely untrusted networks and system, by extending the Manifest2 specification, and adding a top-level Manifest file, with support for other nested Manifests. ========== Motivation ========== As part of a comprehensive security plan, we need a way to prove that something originating from Gentoo as an organization (read Gentoo-owned hardware, run by infrastructure), has not been tampered with. This allows the usage of third-party rsync mirrors, without worrying that they have modified something critical (e.g. eclasses, which are still unsigned). Securing the untrusted distribution is one of the easier tasks in the security plan - in short, all that is required is having a hash of every item in the tree, and signing that hash to prove it came from Gentoo. Ironically we have a hashed and signed distribution (it's just not used by most users, due to it's drawbacks): Our tree snapshot tarballs have hashes and signatures. So now we want to add the same verification to our material that is distributed by rsync. We already provide hashes of subsets of the tree - our Manifests protect individual packages. However metadata, eclasses and profiles are not protected at this time. The directories of packages and distfiles are NOT covered by this, as they are not distributed by rsync. This portion of the tree-signing work provides only the following guarantee: A user can prove that the tree from the Gentoo infrastructure has not been tampered with since leaving the Gentoo infrastructure. No other guarantees, either implicit or explicit are made. Additionally, distributing a set of the most recent MetaManifests from a trusted source allows validation of trees that come from community mirrors, and allows detection of all cases of malicious mirrors (either by deliberate delay, replay [C08a, C08b] or alteration). ============= Specification ============= For lack of a better name, the following solution should be known as the MetaManifest. Those responsible for the name have already been sacked. MetaManifest basically contains hashes of every file in the tree, either directly or indirectly. The direct case applies to ANY file that does not appear in an existing Manifest file (e.g. eclasses, Manifest files themselves). The indirect case is covered by the CONTENTS of existing Manifest files. If the Manifest itself is correct, we know that by tracking the hash of the Manifest, we can be assured that the contents are protected. In the following, the MetaManifest file is a file named 'Manifest', located at the root of a repository. --------------------------------------------- Procedure for creating the MetaManifest file: --------------------------------------------- Summary: ======== The objective of creating the MetaManifest file(s) is to ensure that every single file in the tree occurs in at least one Manifest. Process: ======== 1. Start at the root of the Gentoo Portage tree (gentoo-x86, although this procedure applies to overlays as well). 2. Initialize two unordered sets: COVERED, ALL. 1. 'ALL' shall contain every file that exists in the present tree. 2. 'COVERED' shall contain EVERY file that is mentioned in an existing Manifest2. If a file is mentioned in a Manifest2, but does not exist, it must still be included. No files should be excluded. 3. Traverse the tree, depth-first. 1. At the top level only, ignore the following directories: distfiles, packages, local. 2. If a directory contains a Manifest file, extract all relevant local files from it (presently: AUX, MISC, EBUILD; but should follow the evolution of Manifest2 entry types per [GLEP60]), and place them into the COVERED set. 3. Recursively add every file in the directory to the ALL set, pursuant to the exclusion list as mentioned in [GLEP60]. 4. Produce a new set, UNCOVERED, as the set-difference (ALL)-(COVERED). This is every item that is not covered by another Manifest, or part of an exclusion list. 5. If an existing MetaManifest file is present, remove it. 6. For each file in UNCOVERED, assign a Manifest2 type, produce the hashes, and add with the filetype to the MetaManifest file. 7. For unique identification of the MetaManifest, a header line should be included, using the exact contents of the metadata/timestamp.x file, so that a MetaManifest may be tied back to a tree as distributed by the rsync mirror system. The string of'metadata/timestamp.x' should be included to identify this revision of MetaManifest generation. e.g.: "Timestamp: metadata/timestamp.x: _PHONE_ Thu Jul 10 20:41:01 2008 UTC" The package manager MUST not use the identifying string as a filename. 8. The MetaManifest must ultimately be GnuPG-signed. 1. For the initial implementation, the same key as used for snapshot tarball signing is sufficient. 2. For the future, the key used for fully automated signing by infra should not be on the same keyring as developer keys. See [GLEPxx3] for further notes. Notes: ====== The above does not conflict the proposal contained in [GLEP33], which restructure eclasses to include subdirectories and Manifest files, as the Manifest rules above still provide indirect verification for all files after the [GLEP33] restructuring if it comes to pass. Additional levels of Manifests are required, such as per-category, and in the eclasses, profiles and metadata directories. This ensures that a change to a singular file causes the smallest possible overall change in the Manifests as propagated. Creation of the additional levels of Manifests uses the same process as described above, simply starting at a different root point. MetaManifest generation will take place as part of the existing process by infrastructure that takes the contents of CVS and prepares it for distribution via rsync, which includes generating metadata. In-tree Manifest files are not validated at this point, as they are assumed to be correct. -------------------------------------------------------- Verification of one or more items from the MetaManifest: -------------------------------------------------------- There are two times that this may happen: firstly, immediately after the rsync has completed - this has the advantage that the kernel file cache is hot, and checking the entire tree can be accomplished quickly. Secondly, the MetaManifest should be checked during installation of a package. ---------------------------------------------------- Procedure for verifying an item in the MetaManifest: ---------------------------------------------------- In the following, I've used term 'M2-verify' to note following the hash verification procedures as defined by the Manifest2 format - which compromise checking the file length, and that the hashes match. Which filetypes may be ignored on missing is discussed in [GLEP60]. 1. Check the GnuPG signature on the MetaManifest against the keyring of automated Gentoo keys. See [GLEPxx3] for full details regarding verification of GnuPG signatures. 1. Abort if the signature check fails. 2. Check the Timestamp header. If it is significantly out of date compared to the local clock or a trusted source, halt or require manual intervention from the user. 3. For a verification of the tree following an rsync: 1. Build a set 'ALL' of every file covered by the rsync. (exclude distfiles/, packages/, local/) 2. M2-verify every entry in the MetaManifest, descending into inferior Manifests as needed. Place the relative path of every checked item into a set 'COVERED'. 3. Construct the set 'UNCOVERED' by set-difference between the ALL and COVERED sets. 4. For each file in the UNCOVERED set, assign a Manifest2 filetype. 5. If the filetype for any file in the UNCOVERED set requires a halt on error, abort and display a suitable error. 6. Completed verification 4. If checking at the installation of a package: 1. M2-verify the entry in MetaManifest for the Manifest 2. M2-verify all relevant metadata/ contents if metadata/ is being used in any way (optionally done before dependency checking). 3. M2-verifying the contents of the Manifest. 4. Perform M2-verification of all eclasses and profiles used (both directly and indirectly) by the ebuild. Notes: ====== 1. For initial implementations, it is acceptable to check EVERY item in the eclass and profiles directory, rather than tracking the exact files used by every eclass (see note #2). Later implementations should strive to only verify individual eclasses and profiles as needed. 2. Tracking of exact files is of specific significance to the libtool eclass, as it stores patches under eclass/ELT-patches, and as such that would not be picked up by any tracing of the inherit function. This may be alleviated by a later eclass and ebuild variable that explicitly declares what files from the tree are used by a package. ==================== Implementation Notes ====================


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For those times when Windows completely freezes and you can't even open the start menu, you can also restart your computer from Task Manager instead of just powering the machine off.
Doing a hard reset isn't as healthy for your computer's internal components, this method would be preferable if possible.
There are two ways you can bring up Task Manager:
- Hit Ctrl+Alt+Del and click on Task Manager.
- Hit Ctrl+Shift+Esc to bring up Task Manager
Once you are in Task Manager, you can restart a hung process in the processes list, or you can click on Shutdown \ Restart to restart your computer.
Pretty simple tip, but very useful

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Appalachian Trail Conservancy, Green Mountain Club, USDA Forest Service, National Park Service, USA
Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Elisabeth von Muench
Location of library entry
This document is about low-temperature slow composting toilets (called her moldering privy) in remote hiking areas in the US.
The ATC Backcountry Sanitation Manual
addresses the management of human waste
in the backcountry. Proper management
of human waste protects hikers, the
environment, and trail maintainers.
Resolving problems of backcountry sanitation
is a continuous challenge for AppalachianTrail
(A.T.) clubs and land managers. This manual
was created in the belief that all remote
recreation areas will benefit from an expanded
discussion of backcountry sanitation. The
Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) hopes
it will offer a step up for those who operate
composting systems, as well as for those Trail
clubs and land managers who have reached a
crossroads in backcountry sanitation decisions.
This manual introduces a new, simpler, and
often safer method of composting human waste
in the backcountry—the moldering privy. It
is a design that saves money and—even more
importantly—labor. Whether volunteer or paid,
labor has always been in short supply on the A.T.
The moldering privy is suitable for the majority
of sites that need better waste management than
pit privies or cat-holes, and it is cheaper and
easier to implement than other alternatives.
The approaches recommended here are distilled
from the experiences of several hundred
people operating composting toilets and other
systems that have successfully resolved human
waste problems at backcountry sites along
the A.T. Primary emphasis has been placed
on composting systems, because they have
been the most successful in the majority of
backcountry situations. However, other systems
receive some attention, especially to provide
comparisons with composting systems.
The Green Mountain Club and the Appalachian
Mountain Club began using composting
systems in the late 1970s, and their systems
have undergone continual evolution and
improvement. Several other A.T. clubs and
land managers have used different composting
systems with varying success.
Appalachian Trail Conservancy (2014). Backcountry Sanitation Manual, 2nd Edition. Appalachian Trail Conservancy, Green Mountain Club, USDA Forest Service, National Park Service, USA
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The Governments of the United States and Lithuania reaffirm their strong bilateral partnership and close cooperation, and recommit to strengthen energy security in promoting energy diversification efforts in the Baltic Sea region. Lithuania has taken a leading role in promoting regional energy security cooperation in several key energy diversification and market liberalization initiatives, including a regional nuclear power plant, new opportunities for liquefied natural gas, and energy interconnectors within the Baltic Sea region. Lithuania has also been a leader in the implementation of the European Union's Third Energy Package.
The United States and Lithuania recognize the crucial importance of the region's shared interest in enhancing energy efficiency and diversifying energy sources through the development of clean, safe, and sustainable energy sources. Such energy sources include nuclear energy, LNG, domestic unconventional oil and gas, and renewable energy. Both countries underline the importance of the IAEA nuclear safety standards and international nuclear safety obligations, including those in the Convention on Nuclear Safety.
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How to & Guides
How Many Watts is a 20 Amp Circuit?
The relationship between amps and watts depends on the voltage of the circuit.
Amps and Watts at Different Voltages
 - In a circuit with a voltage of 120 volts, 20 amps is equivalent to 2,400 watts.
 - In a circuit with a voltage of 240 volts, 20 amps is equivalent to 4,800 watts.
It's important to note that watts measure power (the rate at which energy is used or produced), while amps measure electric current (the amount of electric charge flowing through a circuit per unit of time). The voltage of the circuit determines the relationship between amps and watts.
How Does a 20 Amp Circuit Work?
A 20 amp circuit is designed to handle a maximum of 20 amps of current flow without overloading. It consists of a power source (such as a circuit breaker or fuse box), wiring, and electrical devices (such as outlets, switches, and light fixtures) connected to the circuit.
When a device is plugged into an outlet on a 20 amp circuit, it draws electrical current from the circuit. The amount of current the device draws depends on its power consumption, measured in watts.
If the device draws more than 20 amps of current, the circuit breaker or fuse will trip, cutting off the flow of electricity. This prevents the circuit from overheating and causing a fire. Therefore, it's essential to use electrical devices rated for the circuit's capacity and avoid overloading the circuit with too many devices simultaneously.
In addition to the circuit breaker or fuse, 20 amp circuits may include GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupter) protection. GFCI outlets or breakers monitor the current flowing through the circuit and trip if they detect a ground fault or other dangerous conditions.
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How Many Watts Can a 20-Amp Circuit Handle?
At 120 volts, a 20-amp circuit can handle a maximum of 2,400 watts. At 240 volts, a 20-amp circuit can handle a maximum of 4,800 watts. It's crucial to note that the total wattage of devices plugged into a circuit should not exceed the circuit's maximum capacity, which is determined by the circuit's amperage rating.
Exceeding the circuit's maximum capacity can cause the circuit breaker to trip or the wiring to overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Converting 20 Amps to Watts
To convert 20 amps to watts, you need to know the voltage of the circuit.
 - If the circuit voltage is 120 volts, then:
 - 20 amps x 120 volts = 2,400 watts
 - Therefore, 20 amps at 120 volts is equal to 2,400 watts.
 - If the circuit voltage is 240 volts, then:
 - 20 amps x 240 volts = 4,800 watts
 - Therefore, 20 amps at 240 volts is equal to 4,800 watts.
Remember that watts measure power, while amps measure current. The wattage of a device or circuit is calculated by multiplying the voltage by the current.
Can a 20 Amp Outlet be Used for Anything?
A 20 amp outlet should only be used for devices designed for a 20 amp circuit. Using a 20 amp outlet for devices not designed for 20 amps can be dangerous and may result in electrical shock, fire, or damage to the device or electrical system. Typically, devices that draw a lot of power, such as air conditioners, refrigerators, and high-powered tools, are designed to be used with 20-amp circuits. Devices with lower power requirements, such as lamps, radios, and small appliances, are usually designed for 15 amp circuits.
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It's essential to check the power requirements of each device and ensure they match the circuit and outlet's capacity. It's best to consult a licensed electrician to ensure correct wiring and installation that can handle the electrical load of connected devices.
Is a 20 Amp Circuit Sufficient for a Home?
Whether a 20 amp circuit is sufficient for a home depends on the home's electrical needs and the specific electrical code requirements in the area. Typically, 20 amp circuits are used for larger appliances or devices that draw a lot of power, like air conditioners, refrigerators, and power tools. For areas such as lighting and general-use outlets, 15 amp circuits are usually used. However, homes with high power demands may require larger circuits, such as 30 or 50-amp circuits, for specific applications.
The electrical needs of a home can vary based on factors such as the home's size, number of occupants, and types of appliances and devices used. It's crucial to have a licensed electrician evaluate the home's electrical needs and ensure the wiring and circuits are correctly sized and installed to meet those needs while complying with local electrical codes and safety standards.
Conclusion
In conclusion, a 20 amp circuit can handle a maximum of 2,400 watts at 120 volts or 4,800 watts at 240 volts. It's crucial to ensure that devices and appliances connected to a 20 amp circuit are designed to handle this level of current and that the total power draw of all devices and appliances on the circuit does not exceed the circuit's maximum capacity.
Whether a 20 amp circuit is sufficient for a home depends on the electrical needs of the home and the specific requirements of the electrical code in the area. For larger appliances and devices that draw a lot of power, a 20 amp circuit may be necessary, while smaller devices and lighting may require 15 amp circuits. It's essential to have a licensed electrician evaluate the home's electrical needs and ensure that the wiring and circuits are appropriately sized and installed to meet those needs while also complying with local electrical codes and safety standards.
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Sections in MicroTESK
New Features
As you may know, the GNU Assembler (GAS) as well as the ELF and COFF object file formats supports so-called sections. Section is a contiguous piece of code located at a specified memory address. Besides the starting address, each section is described with a number of attributes such as name, size, etc. The recent MicroTESK build (2.4.27) allows using sections in test templates. It supports two predefined sections: .data (constants and variables) and .text (executable code). Also, there is a possibility to define custom sections. Syntactically, sections are blocks that wrap data or code declarations. section_data(...) { # .data word 0, 1, 2 ... } section_text(...) { # .text sequence { add t0, t1, t2 ... }.run } section(:name => 'name', ...) { # .section name ... } Each section…
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Time's Tattarrattat is an voice activated installation, originally presented at Aboagora Festival, Turku, Finland as part of a performance. The work consists of a microphone and a projected image. As participants speak into the microphone, the image disperses and diffuses across the space. The installation is accompanied by an original drawing that forms the basis for the projected image.
Original drawing, pencil and watercolour on paper, 40cm x 40cm.
An artwork exploring the relations between time and language. Time's Tattarrattat is a voice activated moving image artwork, exhibited here as part of a performance. The work uses speech recognition and analyzes each spoken word for how close it is to a palindrome. Depending on the degree of 'palindromicity' of the words, each triangle in the image moves more or less randomly. Because speech is irreversible the pieces never return to their original positions once activated. Like smoke rising from a candle, our aging bodies or fumes from an exhaust, entropy and disorder continually increase.
The word tattarrattat was coined by James Joyce in Ulysses to mean 'knock on the door', here we are knocking on time's door. In collaboration with physicist Dr. John Goold from ICTP, Trieste, Italy, we probed time's arrow through a series of conversations that led to the development of Time's Tattarrattat. The performance where John spoke about time was presented at Aboagora festival in Turku, Finland in August 2015.
The image is from a photo of the clouds over Trieste, which Libby took while visiting John. The photo of clouds was pixelated into triangles using code Libby wrote. Libby copied this digital image using watercolour and pencil,, which was then scanned and digitally cut up into 450 small triangles. This image is then projected onto a ceiling and is altered by each word uttered into a microphone.


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Compassionate communities – caring for people through death and loss is everyone's business
It's refreshing to hear a speaker who inspires and challenges. Allan Kellehear, Professor of Community Health at Middlesex University, London, did just that when he presented the concept of Health Promoting Palliative Care to an engrossed audience at an end of life masterclass in Warrington last week.
Professor Kellehear argues that death and bereavement are public health issues. This approach calls for greater community involvement in supporting people who are dying, and their carers; redressing the balance of care from professionals; and reigniting a culture where communities support people through dying and loss. It also acknowledges the limited capacity of palliative care services to support the growing demands of an ageing population.
Countering misperceptions about death, dying and bereavement is a key element of Health Promoting Palliative Care. 'Compassionate communities' involve diverse groups from schools to the local rugby club, employers to pubs. Opening the discussion in cultural activity – in supermarkets, classrooms, on social media and even on beermats – can normalise death. According to Professor Kellehear, grief is a natural process and it's the social connections that really make a difference to a person's experience of loss. Bereavement deserves more than a counselling session or a memorial card – people need real support from their friends, families and the wider community. This approach resonates well with Marie Curie's new strategy to reach more people in different ways, from information and support to our volunteer Helper service, which will be especially important given the rise in older people living in single-person households. There are plenty of challenges ahead for all of us who work in end of life care, but what Professor Kellehear's work tells us is that caring for people through crisis and loss is not just about institutions; it's everyone's business.


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|"I show not your face but your heart's desire."|
The Fire Seed Caves were a section of Rubeus Hagrid's garden in the Forbidden Forest, so named because they were where Rubeus Hagrid grew his Fire Seed Bushes. Other than the Fire Seed Bushes, the caves were infested with Doxies, Streelers, Venomous Tentaculas, and Fire Crabs. Massive subterranean waterfalls ran through sections of the caves. Though mostly natural in environment, the Fire Seed Caves showed some sign of Hagrid's presence in them, most notably wooden portcullises blocking off certain areas.
In 1991, Hagrid, who had recently acquired a Norwegian Ridgeback egg from a hooded stranger, required Fire Seeds to increase the heat in his fireplace and hatch the egg properly. As he could not leave the fire unattended, he sent Harry Potter into the Fire Seed Caves to collect seeds for him. Harry successfully collected the required number of seeds and returned them to Hagrid.


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Authors: Nicolae Botezatu, Simona Caraiman, Dariusz Rzeszotarski, Pawel Strumillo
in: 2017 21st International Conference on System Theory, Control and Computing (ICSTCC)
Abstract: In this paper we describe the 3D acquisition component integrated in the Sound of Vision (SoV) system. SoV is a computer vision based sensory substitution device (SSD) for the visually impaired. Its main objective is to provide the users with a 3D representation of the environment around them, conveyed by means of the hearing and tactile senses. One of the biggest challenges for the SoV system is to ensure pervasiveness, i.e., to be usable in any indoor or outdoor environments and in any illumination conditions. To this end, the proposed 3D acquisition system was designed based on a fusion of data from different types of sensors. We present the hardware and software solution for developing this acquisition system and provide insight on its exploitation in various computational scenarios of the SoV system. In the first indoor trials with the system, carried out in modeled indoor environments, the visually impaired volunteers were capable of performing simple navigation tasks and avoiding cardboard box obstacles.
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Business or Brand(Revisd)
Business or Brand
There are some differences between growing a brand and growing a business. If They of course work together, but growing each is a slightly different experience.
A brand can typically exist independently of the businesses that operate under its umbrella. A brand is a broader expression of your business, it's the image or identity behind your business, your ventures, your community. Let's take a closer look at the difference between growing a brand and growing a business.
Sales-focused or community-focused
The goal of your business is likely to generate income, while the broader goal of building a brand should be to grow a community. That community can of course lend to sales - that's how brand and business go hand-in-hand, and why both are so important. However, to grow a brand, you're not focused on the number of products you sell or the number of leads you generate - you're more focused on engagement, reach, and recognition.
While building a business involves expanding products or offerings, building a brand typically means focusing on a single idea or focus that you want your brand to embody. Your brand creates a reputation for you and any businesses that operate under that brand. It's what helps people identify and relate to your business.
Which one is larger?
Because building a brand goes beyond generating income or offering new products, it focuses more on public perception and sentiment. It is not about what you sell, it is about how you make your people feel. For example, bringing in Coca-Cola again, the sugary, carbonated beverage brings thoughts of unexpected moments of happiness, not because of the product itself, necessarily, but because of the branding around the product.
Many of us have likely seen the Coca-Cola commercials showing joyful people sharing a cola, promoting the "share a Coke" campaign. It becomes more than a beverage this way; instead, it's a community for those who love the brand and its products. This is a clear example of how product, business, and brand, work together to create community and sales. It's these kinds of campaigns and connections that stand out in people's minds and create a memorable view of your brand and how your company functions within that brand. It brings your products and offerings together with the connection you need to have with your customers in order to keep them interested in those products and offerings.
Brand can not be taken away
Your business might fail, but a brand doesn't work that way. A brand only fails if you fail to find the right community and continue growing it. If it doesn't work, you can likely just try shifting the direction of your brand or changing the focus. It can't ever be taken away from you or stolen, because it's an expression of your values, views, and goals rather than a physical offering of services or products.
Your business may end for one reason or another, but your brand can easily live beyond that. Brand is the face and voice of any companies that exist as part of it. So in that sense, a brand is more of an idea than a tangible item or entity, and no one can take an idea from you! And in that way, growing a brand becomes just as important in any business venture as growing the company or business itself.
Equally important
As an entrepreneur, it's equally important to grow brand and business. Your business allows you to solve the needs within the community your brand creates, and your brand allows you to reach more people whose needs your business can help to solve. Growing both of them simultaneously helps you to reach your business goals. Sure, these concepts can operate independently, but the most successful companies have dedicated communities and recognition around their brand - so take the time to establish and build your brand with your business. Please don't hesitate in case of any requests to contact Amir Khademi
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Ugur Koc _URL_ Wed, 24 Jul 2024 11:32:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 _URL_ _URL_ Ugur Koc _URL_ 32 32 From Intune to EntraID – Add custom data to the Extension Attributes _URL_ _URL_ Wed, 24 Jul 2024 11:32:02 +0000 _URL_ Read more]]> Many people wonder why they can't find the serial number of devices in EntraID. This is because the serial number is not a property of the device object in EntraID; it's a property in Intune.
When you enable the device cleanup feature in Intune, the device gets deleted from Intune, but the corresponding EntraID object remains. This happens because the cleanup feature only affects Intune.
For Windows devices, you could theoretically check each device in Autopilot and search for the EntraID object, but this isn't practical.
Similarly, for MacOS devices, you could check each device in Apple Business Manager and search for the EntraID object, but this also isn't practical.
A better solution is to write the serial number of each device to an extension attribute of the corresponding EntraID object. This way, you can search for the device in EntraID and retrieve the serial number from the extension attribute.
Introduction
What are Extension Attributes?
Extension Attributes are custom properties that can be added to objects in Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) to store additional information beyond the standard attributes. These custom attributes allow organizations to extend the schema of Entra ID objects, including devices, to accommodate specific business needs or integrate with other systems.
For devices, Extension Attributes provide a flexible way to associate custom metadata with each device record in Entra ID. This can include information such as asset tags, department assignments, custom configuration details, or any other relevant data that isn't covered by the default device attributes.
Why use Extension Attributes for devices?
 - Customization: Every organization has unique needs. Extension Attributes allow you to tailor device information to your specific requirements, storing data that's relevant to your business processes.
 - Enhanced Inventory Management: By adding custom attributes, you can improve your device inventory, making it easier to track and manage devices across your organization.
 - Improved Reporting and Filtering: With additional attributes, you can create more detailed and customized reports about your device fleet, as well as filter devices based on these custom properties.
 - Automation Support: Extension Attributes can be used in automation scripts and policies, allowing for more sophisticated device management workflows.
Writing Data to Extension Attributes using the Data in Intune
The general workflow for writing data to Extension Attributes using the Data in Intune is as follows:
 - Create a PowerShell script that gathers the required data and formats it for the Extension Attributes.
 - Authenticate the script to access the Microsoft Graph API.
 - Get the available device infomrations from Intune for each device.
 - Use Graph API calls to update the Extension Attributes for the target devices.
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Below are scripts demonstrating the process. Feel free to use your own values for parameters like Department Name, Country, etc. You don't need to use the data from Intune; just understand the workflow and adapt it to your needs and use cases.
Practical Examples
Important
Use these scripts with caution: they will overwrite extension attributes 1 to 8. Customize them to fit your specific needs or use cases.
Write Device Details to Extension Attributes
This script comes in two variants:
 - All Devices
 - Groups
The following details are written to the extension attributes:
 - SerialNumber
 - DeviceEnrollmentType
 - IsEncrypted
 - TotalStorageSpaceInGB
 - EnrollmentProfileName
 - ComplianceState
 - Model
 - Manufacturer
Write Device Details to Extension Attributes for All Devices
This script writes various device details to Extension Attributes for all devices in your Entra ID tenant.
Download Script: _URL_
Key features of this script:
 - Authenticates to Microsoft Graph
 - Retrieves all devices from Entra ID
 - Collects device information such as OS version, manufacturer, model, etc.
 - Updates Extension Attributes for each device object in EntraID with the collected information
Sample Output:
Info
"No details found" will be displayed if the device could not be found in Intune and therefore has no data available that the script could add to the extension attributes in EntraID. Maybe you want to delete the device in EntraID?
Write Device Details to Extension Attributes for a single Group
This variant of the script performs the same function but targets only devices in a specific Entra ID group.
Download Link: _URL_
Key differences from the all-devices version:
 - Retrieves devices only from a specified Entra ID group (Input the object ID from a group)
 - Allows for more targeted attribute updates
Sample Output:
Delete All Extension Attributes
This script provides a way to remove all custom Extension Attributes from devices, which can be useful for cleanup or resetting purposes.
Download: _URL_
Key features of this script:
 - Authenticates to Microsoft Graph using a service principal
 - Retrieves all devices from Entra ID
 - Identifies and removes all custom Extension Attributes from each device
Sample Output:
Retrieving and Using Extension Attribute Data
You have multiple options to show the extension Attributes. I will explain the following three options (I prefer Powershell):
 - Graph Explorer
 - Powershell with Graph API
 - EntraID Portal
Querying Extension Attributes in the Graph Explorer
Microsoft Graph API provides a powerful way to programmatically access and manipulate data in Entra ID, including Extension Attributes. Here's how you can query Extension Attributes using the Graph Explorer:
1. Authentication: Sign in, on the top right:
2. API Endpoint: Use the following endpoint to retrieve device information:
 _URL_
3. Query Parameters: To include Extension Attributes in the response, use the $select parameter:
 _URL_
Permissions
You can check the necessary permissions for a given endpoint in the "Modify permissions" tab.
Querying Extension Attributes with a PowerShell Script
Here's a basic PowerShell script to query devices and their Extension Attributes:
Download Script: _URL_
This script will take any string as an input (Example: Serialnumber) and will iterate over all devices and find you the device that has that specific extension attribute value inside. This makes it super easy to find a EntraID Device based on a Serial Number.
Here is an example where I am searching for a Device in EntraID based on the Serial Number:
Showing Extension Attributes in the Entra ID Portal
While programmatic access through Graph API is powerful, sometimes you need a quick visual reference. Extension Attributes can be viewed directly in the Entra ID Portal:
 - Navigate to Devices:
 - Log in to the Entra ID Portal
 - Go to "Devices" > "All devices"
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Currently there is no Extension Attribute Column available. Would have made it so much easier 🙂
 - Click on a specific device to view its "Extension attributes"
Filter by extension Attribute
You can add a filter inside the device overview in EntraID:
Disclaimer
The information and scripts provided in this blog post are for educational and informational purposes only. While efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy and effectiveness of the content, it is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind, express or implied.
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Get All Assignments in Intune for a User, Group or Device _URL_ Thu, 07 Mar 2024 15:21:27 +0000 _URL_ Read more]]> This blog post is about the following tool of mine: Intune Assignment Checker (ugurkoc.de)
The Goal of this Script is to get a overview of all Assignments in Intune based on your search criteria.
Input (Identity):
 - User(s)
 - Group(s)
 - Device(s)
Output (Assignments):
 - Configuration Profile
 - Compliance Policy
 - Application
Demo
Background and Motivation
After releasing the tool, I want to provide some details and background information about the topic in this blog post.
Firstly, I am a big advocate for integrating such features into the product (in this case, Intune). Until these are available in Intune, I will continue to write scripts and automate them via Graph.
My motivation for creating this script was to have a straightforward way to view all assignments for an identity, whether it's users or devices, in Intune at a glance. Of course, I can view the assignments through the portal, but only for one device. Generally I do not have insight into the assignments of a user or an entire Entra ID group in the Intune Portal.
After automating the process for the user part via Graph, I expanded the script to support groups and devices. However, this was quite challenging because the responses from the Graph query sometimes changed and I had to adjust the script to understand the response.
Following the release and announcements on Twitter and LinkedIn, I realized there was a significant demand in the community. Due to the feedback and issues on GitHub, I will expand the script and fix bugs. So feel free to visit the GitHub repository: _URL_
Functionality
As mentioned above, the Graph API is the core component of this script. Essentially, the Graph API is the backend, and the Intune portal is the frontend. In short, the Graph API is the heart of it all. Depending on the permissions (Read, Write), we can do various tasks with Graph, even more than what the portal allows, including actions for which there are no colorful buttons 😁.
The Connect-MgGraph command facilitates authentication with the Graph API.


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Here is my take on the difference.
For a short answer, "sticking" means staying in contact with the opponent so that he cannot separate to execute an effective technique. "Adhering" means making the opponent stay in contact with you so that you can uproot him and make him stay in contact with your technique.
For a long answer, consider Sunzi's (Sun-Tzu's) Art of War
, especially Chapter 5, Lines 21-23 and Chapter 6, Lines 7, 17, 22-24, 26-34. As we have discussed before on this forum, understand that the title of Chapter 5 (translated on my hyperlink as "energy") is usually translated in Tai Chi contexts as "posture" (e.g., the 13 Postures) or as "tendency" (e.g., going along with the opponent's "tendency) and the title of Chapter 6 is usually translated as "Empty and Full" or "Substantial and Insubstantial."
Also consider the Daodejing (Tao Te Ching)
, expecially chapter 78.
The strategy of Taijiquan is to use the soft to overcome the hard--or perhaps more clearly translated--to use the yielding to overcome the unyielding. If, however, Taijiquan truly used only yielding, this would be a violation of the philosophical doctrine of Taiji, which says that yin and yang can never separate. In Taijiquan, using the yielding as a strategy must therefore have its own yin and yang.
In my current view, the yin part of Tai Chi "yielding" is what we generally call "following" and the yang part is what we generally call "sticking." With these two in harmony, you can both frustrate and control the opponent through his own actions (or inaction).
"Yielding" also has its yin and yang. I would think that the yin of "yielding" is what is called "following" ("sui2") as a term of art, and the yang part is what is called "connecting" ("lian2"). To properly "yield," you have not only to avoid resisting the opponent, you must also avoid losing contact so that there is something to yield to.
"Sticking" also has its yin and yang. What is properly called "sticking" ("nian2") is the yin part. This involves putting some of yourself into every move of the opponent, so that you can always add the 10 percent in the wrong place that frustrates his purposes. What is called "adhering" is arguably the Yang part. Where the opponent seeks pressure, you gladly offer it, but perhaps 10 percent less then what he needs. This way, the opponent always tries for more, and you can make him follow you to his disadvantage.
If you stick to the opponent and make the opponent stick to you, you always have leverage to affect his empty and full. You have him coming and going.
The typical fault in trying to "follow" is that you do too much and get "ahead" of your opponent. You do not let him go where he is trying to go, and you resist. In resisting, you deny yourself the energy you need to use against him and provide a handle he can instead use against you.
The typical fault in trying to stay "connected" is that you do too little and you lose your way. If you have lost track of your opponent's tendency, how can you continue to follow? How can you use the interplay of yin and yang, empty and full if there is a link missing from the chain of cause and effect?
The typical fault in trying to "adhere" is that you do too much and go against your opponent's motion. Your opponent will not try to go where the opposition appears too fierce. You must give pressure where the opponent wants (or perhaps needs) pressure in order to encourage the opponent to move. Too much pressure, and you signal the opponent to stop or to choose another path.
The typical fault in trying to "stick" is to do too little and not fill up the "empty space" between you and the opponent. Your "flatness" opens up gaps between the opponent that allows him freedom of action.
I believe that Yang Chengfu said that distinguishing empty and full is the number one rule in Taijiquan. If you ponder the strategic, tactical, and physical ramifications of this, you can get some ideas for how you might want to train push hands.

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Nehemiah Blakiston was Governor of the Maryland colony from 1691 through 1692. He became Governor as the 2nd Leader of a group known as the Protestant Associators, succeeding John Coode, who has taken control of the state following the Glorious Revolution in England. Blakiston was succeeded by the first Governor with an official royal appointment, Lionel Copley. He was related to Nathaniel Blakiston.
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Skin: Branching Out
by Bonnie Taylor-Blake (Zylka Lab)
Like branches coming off a tree trunk, bundles of nerve fibers spread up and outwards to the skin surface. The endings of these nerve fibers sense cues from the environment, such as temperature and touch, and respond to injury-producing stimuli that lead to the sense of pain. A hair follicle (left) is encircled by nerve endings that detect movements of the hair itself. This image was acquired through the use of a fluorescent antibody that labels a specific protein expressed in such nerve fibers; this photograph represents a negative of that captured via confocal microscopy.


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blend intophrasal verb
Definition of blend into
1 : to gradually become the same as or part of (something) One color blends into another. where the city blends into the suburbs
2 : to look like (one's surroundings) The animal's dark fur enables it to blend into the forest.
3 : to look like one belongs in (something) He tried to blend into the crowd. A good journalist can easily blend into a community.
What did you just call me?! A Quiz


When necessary, you can shut down the entire vSAN cluster.
If you plan to shut down the vSAN cluster, you do not need to manually disable vSAN on the cluster.
Procedure
 1. Power off all virtual machines (VMs) running in the vSAN cluster.
 2. Verify that all resynchronization tasks are complete.
 Click the Monitor tab, and select vSAN > Resyncing Components.
 3. Place the ESXi hosts in maintenance mode.
 1. Right-click the host and select Enter Maintenance Mode.
 2. Select the No data migration evacuation mode and click OK.
 4. In the Confirm Maintenance Mode wizard, deselect the Move powered-off and suspended virtual machines to other hosts in the cluster check box.
 When you deselect this check box, vSAN does not migrate the VMs to other hosts. If you plan to shut down the entire cluster and put all hosts in maintenance mode, you do not need to move or migrate the VM storage objects to other hosts or devices in the cluster.
 5. Power off the hosts after they have successfully entered maintenance mode.
 6. Power on the ESXi hosts.
 1. On the physical box where ESXi is installed, press the power button until the power-on sequence begins.
 The ESXi host starts, locates its VMs, and functions normally.
 After you power on the hosts, the vSAN cluster is automatically recreated.
 If you navigate to the ESXi host and click Summary, you might see that the Network Status of the cluster appears as Misconfiguration detected.
 You can ignore the status message if you did not make network configuration changes and the vSAN cluster was working as expected before you shut down the cluster. The message disappears after at least three hosts join the cluster.
 7. Take the hosts out of maintenance mode.
 8. Restart the VMs.


Birnbaum, while a noted biographer of Japanese women and their works, reminds us that she is "not writing the woman's story this time around." Her duty to Foujita, she believes, makes it necessary for her to take his point of view in everything. Still, Birnbaum does an outstanding job of presenting her main thesis, exploring in intriguing detail the artist's dilemma as a man between two countries and two cultures, and in the process she gives a vivid picture of the international art scene during the World Wars, background vital for understanding many of today's cultural clashes, misunderstandings, and surprising fusions. Written by: Kittye Delle Robbins-Herring, February 20th 2007 Tags: cats, Foujita, France, Japan, painter, painting, propaganda, women, World War II Books Phyllis Birnbaum Faber and Faber Inc. Kittye Delle Robbins-Herring cats Foujita France Japan painter painting propaganda women World War II Tue, 20 Feb 2007 20:07:00 +0000 admin 433 at


Animation Modifier
Animation Cache Modifier
Strand animation modifier allows you to import external animations previously exported from Ornatrix. These animations can be either accessed directly from.oxh files every time the file loads up or animation is requested, or they can be stored into 3dsmax memory and saved with.max files.
A group of strand animation modifiers may be layered on top of each other to combine multiple animations onto a same hair/guides object. One important thing to remember is that the topology of the animated object must be the same as the topology of the object receive animation from this modifier.
A typical use for this modifier would be to be able to store previously computed hair dynamics onto a network server and then during network rendering have each slave simply load animations from the same file(s). Not only does this save a lot of size in.max files, but it also allows you to update animations without having to touch the original hair scenes.
Sample usage would include adding dynamics onto a guide object, calculating a simulation, exporting a.oxh file with animation option on. Then one would remove the dynamics modifier and add an Ox Strand Animation modifier instead. In this modifier you can now load the exported.oxh file and animation would be restored.
 - Strand Group
 This parameter works the same as in other operators, you can isolate the effect of the Animation to a particular Strand Group.
 - Overwrite Input
 When this option is on, the loaded hair data by this operator completely overwrites any input strands making this operator only output the loaded animated hair. This is useful if you want to completely capture and cache the state of your hair stack in a particular position.
 - Apply Amount
 Determines the intensity of the effect, can be used to blend animation.
 - File Name
 This is where you can load.abc file exported using the Alembic Export. This parameter also allows you to specify a new.abc file to save when using the Record functionality. There are two buttons next to the file path text box. One allows opening of an existing Alembic file, and another is to save new Alembic files if you plan to record current hair state or animation.
 File name can contain "#" characters to denote a sequence format, ex. MyHair.###.abc. If such characters are encountered multiple.abc files will be loaded matching the sequence numbering, ex. MyHair.01.abc, MyHair.02.abc, MyHair.03.abc, etc. Timing inside the.abc files will be used to animate the resulting hair.
 - Time Offset and Time Scale
 You can use those two parameters to control the delay and playback speed of the animation.
On-Demand Alembic Sequence Loading
As outlined above, the File Name parameter can contain # characters in which case a sequence of Alembic files can be loaded each containing individual animation frames. The loading of these files happens on demand. This means that, if for example, you have three files:
 1. myfile.000.abc
 2. myfile.001.abc
 3. myfile.002.abc
 then myfile.001.abc and myfile.002.abc will not be loaded until this modifier is evaluated on frames 1 and 2 respectively.
Such loading allows saving memory and processing power when rendering scenes containing heavy hair data sequences.
The recording section in the Modify Panel allows you to capture one or more frames of static or animated hair and save them to an external _ Alembic.abc_ file. This state will then be used with this operator or with any other Animation Cache node which references the same.abc file.
The recording process will capture hair positions, widths, UV coordinates, strand groups, and any strand data. Current 3dsmax animation range will be recorded. Therefore, before recording make sure you change the animation range to match your desired recorded results.
To begin recording press the Record Active Time Range button. During recording you can see a progress bar and press Cancel to stop the recording process at any time. Any data already recorded will be saved.
Recording File Sequences
If the target Alembic file name has "#" characters in its name then a sequence of per-frame files will be produced instead of a single Alembic file. For example, if the file name specified is Animation.###.abc and there are three frames being recorded you will end up with three files: Animation.000.abc, Animation.001.abc, Animation.002.abc. The digits within the file name will reflect the frame being recorded within the scene. This sequence of files will be loaded by this operator as an animation (read above for more).
MaxScript Access
You may use standard properties exposed by showProperties myModifier to access and change this modifier.
To record a time range into the modifier use the following MaxScript command:
strandAnimationModifier.Record startFrame endFrame
You can find examples on usage of this modifier by examining the unit tests in Test_AnimationModifier.ms.


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What is the Grade 3 department?
It is the academic department responsible for teaching third grade in the school.
How can I contact a Grade 3 department member?
A member of the department can be contacted by:
- Telephone extension with option to leave a voice mail message.
- Sending a message to their school email address.
- Sending postal mail by addressing their name at the school's address.
- Leaving a message with the main office receptionist.


SDW 10 HS - Replacing the battery
Required material:
 - new Battery pack for SDW 10 HS - ID No. AHB552826TPC
 - pointy object (e.g small screwdriver) to open the battery compartment
Disassembling the rechargeable battery pack:
Removing the ear hook or the headband:
1. Rotate the holder with the charging pin away from the microphone boom.
2. Hold the headset with one hand.
3. Slide one finger of the other hand into the small recess on the headband or wearing style adapter.
4. Pull the two units apart from each other. The headset loosens and you hear a click.
5. Remove the headset from the holder.
Opening the battery compartment:
1. Press the first clamp with a screwdriver. The battery compartment lifts a bit.
2. Press the other two clamps with your fingers.
3. Gently move the battery compartment cover in direction of the headset holder until you overcome a slight resistance.
4. Open the battery compartment cover as shown below.
Removing the rechargeable battery:
1. Lift the rechargeable battery.
2. Carefully loosen the connector plug. Do not pull on the wires.
Assembling the new battery pack:
1. Rotate the battery so that the marking signs are visible at the top. Insert the connector plug of the new rechargeable battery into the connection socket. Observe correct orientation of the connector plug.
2. Press on the plastic parts to securely lock the connector plug.
3. Insert the battery and assure that the marking signs are visible at the top.
4. Make sure that the wires are aligned and not crossing over each other. Gently press down the three wires.
5. Slide the battery compartment cover in the two small locking pins.
6. Close the battery compartment. You hear a click. Make sure the two small holders are closed.
Testing the battery and final adjustments:
1. Test the function of the headset: Press the hook button to switch on the headset. The LED lights up blue.
2. Remount the headband or earhook. see User Guide for further information.
3. Charge the battery for at least 20 minutes before using the headset. See User guide for further information.
4. Switch off the headset before sending it to the customer. Press and hold the Hook button for 5 seconds. The headset switches off. The headset LED flashed red 3 times and turns off.


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The steps below will guide you through making an electronic installment payment in CM/ECF.
- Log into CM/ECF and select Bankruptcy > Miscellaneous/Other.
- Enter the case number.
Verify the case number and debtors' name(s). From the list of available events click on the appropriate title to select it:
- Installment Payment to be paid by attorney (Chapter 11)
- Installment Payment to be paid by attorney (Chapter 13)
- Installment Payment to be paid by attorney (Chapter 7)
Select the Party screen:
- Select the debtor(s).
Fee: $ screen:
- Enter the amount of the fee you are paying with this installment.
- Refer to the "Order Granting Application To Pay Filing Fees In Installments".
Docket Text: Final Text screen:
- Verify the text is correct prior to clicking the next button.
A dialog box "Summary of current charges" appears.
- Click the Pay Now button to proceed with the Electronic Payment.
- Click the Continue Filing button to make the payment after other documents have been filed.


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Han Shi, Renjie Pi, Hang Xu, Zhenguo Li, James Kwok, Tong Zhang
Neural Architecture Search (NAS) has shown great potentials in finding better neural network designs. Sample-based NAS is the most reliable approach which aims at exploring the search space and evaluating the most promising architectures. However, it is computationally very costly. As a remedy, the one-shot approach has emerged as a popular technique for accelerating NAS using weight-sharing. However, due to the weight-sharing of vastly different networks, the one-shot approach is less reliable than the sample-based approach. In this work, we propose BONAS (Bayesian Optimized Neural Architecture Search), a sample-based NAS framework which is accelerated using weight-sharing to evaluate multiple related architectures simultaneously. Specifically, we apply Graph Convolutional Network predictor as a surrogate model for Bayesian Optimization to select multiple related candidate models in each iteration. We then apply weight-sharing to train multiple candidate models simultaneously. This approach not only accelerates the traditional sample-based approach significantly, but also keeps its reliability. This is because weight-sharing among related architectures are more reliable than those in the one-shot approach. Extensive experiments are conducted to verify the effectiveness of our method over many competing algorithms.


text: Silt Fences are temporary silt control devices that are designed to prevent the release of silt from a construction site. Silt fences prevent silt contamination of sensitive areas such as neighboring properties, streams, and sewer catch basins. A properly installed and maintained silt fence will collect silts before they can cause contamination requiring expensive clean up. Silt fences create a puddle behind the fence that acts as a "stilling basin" allowing silts to settle. Silt Fences are most often used on construction sites where the soil has been stripped of natural vegetation. The bare soil is easily eroded and can lead to the loss of silt in the event of a run-off event. The silt fence helps to prevent the movement of silt from the bare soil area to an adjacent area.


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The 50th anniversary of the late Paddy "the Cope" was marked recently with a Mass, a tree planting and a wreath laying.
Fr Aodhan Cannon, PP, was the principal celebrant of the Mass, and he was assisted by Fr Michael McCullagh, CM, who, himself, was a part-time employee in the Cope in the past.
His father, the late Eddie McCullagh, had worked in the old Cope building on a permanent full-time basis in the shoe department.
Paddy "the Cope" was the founder of the Templecrone Agricultural Co-operative Society, the Cope.
After Mass all gathered at Paddy's grave, where a wreath was placed by Jim Gallagher, a grandson. Then it was on to the Cope car park on the other side of the road, where a tree was planted alongside the plaque by Paddy "the Cope" Gallagher, Jim's brother, as his cousin, Pat "the Cope" stood alongside him at the tree planting.
Among the large gathering were Fred Sweeney and Cathal McCole, who had each worked in the Cope for more than 50 years.
Pictured: The grandchildren of the late Paddy "the Cope", who founded Templecrone Agricultural Co-operative Society in 1906, at a tree-planting ceremony to mark the 50th anniversary of his death. Photos: Danny Bonner.