Managing a Domain Name System DNS nameserver file with Puppet
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I need to manage a nameserver file for internal resources that aren't published in public nameservers. I have several employee-maintained servers as a part of my infrastructure, and the DNS network assigned to those servers use Google's public nameserver located at 8.8.8.8. However, there are several resources behind company's firewall that the employees need to access on a regular basis. How can i manage this using Puppet?
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In this case, you could build a private nameserver (for example at 10.16.22.10), and use Puppet to ensure all the servers in your infrastructure have access to it.
The example below shows how to:
 - Write a module that contains a class called resolver to manage a nameserver file called /etc/resolv.conf.
 - Enforce the desired state of that class from the command line of your Puppet agent.
 1. The first step is creating the resolver module and a template.
While some modules are large and complex, this module module contains just one class and one template
By default, Puppet keeps modules in an environment's module path, which for the production environment defaults to /etc/puppetlabs/code/environments/production/modules.
This directory contains modules that Puppet installs, those that you download from the Forge, and those you write yourself.
Modules are directory trees. For this task, you'll create a directory for the resolver module, a subdirectory for its templates, and a template file that Puppet uses to create the /etc/resolv.conf file that manages DNS.
 - From the command line on the Puppet master, navigate to the modules directory:
cd /etc/puppetlabs/code/environments/production/modules
 - Create the module directory and its templates directory:
mkdir -p resolver/templates
 - Use your text editor to create a file called resolv.conf.erb inside the resolver/templates directory.
 - Edit the resolv.conf.erb file to add the following Ruby code:
# Resolv.conf generated by Puppet
<% [@nameservers].flatten.each do |ns| -%>
nameserver <%= ns %>
<% end -%>
This Ruby code is a template for populating /etc/resolv.conf correctly, no matter what changes are manually made to /etc/resolv.conf, as you see in a later step.
 - Save and exit the file.
That's it! You've created a Ruby template to populate /etc/resolv.conf.
 2. Add managing aaaathe resolv.conf file to your main manifest.
 - On the master, open /etc/resolv.conf with your text editor, and copy the IP address of your master's nameserver. In this example, the nameserver is 10.0.2.3.
 - Navigate to the main manifest:
cd /etc/puppetlabs/code/environments/production/manifests
 - Use your text editor to open the site.pp file and add the following Puppet code to the default node, making the nameservers value match the one you found in /etc/resolv.conf:
$nameservers = ['10.0.2.3']
file { '/etc/resolv.conf':
ensure => file,
owner => 'root',
group => 'root',
mode => '0644',
content => template('resolver/resolv.conf.erb'),
}
 - From the command line on your agent, run Puppet: puppet agent -t
To see the results in the resolve.conf file, run:
cat /etc/resolv.conf
The file contains the nameserver you added to your main manifest.
That's it! You've written and applied a module that contains a class that ensures your agents resolve to your internal nameserver.
Note the following about your new class:
 - It ensures the creation of the file /etc/resolv.conf.
 - The content of /etc/resolv.conf is modified and managed by the template, resolv.conf.erb.
 3. Finally, let's take a look at how Puppet ensures the desired state of the resolver class on your agents. In the previous task, you set the nameserver IP address. Now, simulate a scenario where a member of your team changes the contents of /etc/resolv.conf to use a different nameserver and, as a result, can no longer access any internal resources:
 - On the agent to which you applied the resolver class, edit /etc/resolv.conf to contain any nameserver IP address other than the one you want to use.
 - Save and exit the file.
 - Now, fix the mistake you've introduced. From the command line on your agent, run: puppet agent -t --onetime
 - To see the resulting contents of the managed file, run:
cat /etc/resolv.conf
Puppet has enforced the desired state of the agent node by changing the nameserver value back to what you specified in site.pp on the master.
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adv. - In a total manner; wholly; entirely.
Synonyms of the word Totally are:
The word Totally is spelled correctly.
The word Totaly is spelled incorrectly.
[word]Valley Girl[/word] Speak that means "Of course!"
Example: [word]Valley Girl[/word] Speak that means "Of course!"
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- Create your own unique papers
- Learn the process of simple papermaking with ingredients found around the home and outdoors.
- Be inspired by the possibilities as you create alongside of others
- Use the equipment provided to make your creations.
Saturday, September 19
10 am - 3:30 pm
6724 - 86 St, Edmonton
- Create about 10 - 15 unique pieces of paper out of recycled watercolor paper, fabric, and "fluffy" seeds (from a choice of thistle, cattail, fireweed, foxtail, poplar, down feathers, onion skin).
- All supplies are included, including some infusions (i.e. pressed leaves and flowers)
- Help create the 6 vats of pulp in the morning at 2 meters apart
What to bring:
- a mask for when we are creating the paper in the afternoon
- a bag lunch or plan on going to the nearby Tm Hortons for the hour lunch break.
- (optional) your own infusions


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Don't let your dives go to waste! Grab your mesh bag, scuba gear and data card to make #EveryDiveaSurveyDive and contribute to the #NextMillion2020 goal!
Project AWARE's flagship citizen-science program, Dive Against Debris®, empowers scuba divers to remove marine debris from the ocean and report data on the types, quantities and locations of materials collected.
Since the program's launch in 2011, more than 50,000 divers have participated in Dive Against Debris in 114 countries around the world, reporting over 1 million pieces of trash. As the only underwater debris data collection program of its kind, Dive Against Debris both improves the health of ocean ecosystems through localized volunteer efforts and provides valuable information about underwater debris to help inform policy change.
This step is essential! Once reported, your Dive Against Debris data enters a global database to help support the development and implementation of policies to improve solid waste management, locally and globally. You can also report your data via your smartphone. Download the free Dive Against Debris app from Google Playor iTunes and turn your phone into a tool for conservation.
Our next goal: Add our next million pieces of debris to the global Dive Against Debris dataset by the end of 2020 to mobilize local communities and continue to build evidence of the scale of the global marine debris crisis. Be part of the #NextMillion2020!

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It is a common assumption that unilateral hearing loss (UHL) in children is of little consequence because appropriate development of speech and language can still occur with one normal hearing ear. Recent studies, however, suggest that there are significant differences in the cortical processing of sound between children with severe to profound unilateral hearing loss and normal hearing children. Central auditory processing was evaluated in children with UHL using the P300 component of event related potentials. Three groups of listeners participated in this prospective clinical study, listeners with UHL in the right (n=15) or left ear (n=15) and listeners with bilateral normal hearing (BNH) (n=20). Children with right UHL showed a significant reduction in P300 amplitudes in response to speech when compared to a tone stimulus. Comparing speech-evoked P300 response in the three groups revealed a significant delayed latency in the groups with UHL compared with children with bilateral normal hearing. These findings suggest that speech processing is affected in children with UHL whichever its side. The authors also suggested that a right UHL may have a greater impact on the central perception of processing of sound than a left UHL.
Auditory processing in children with unilateral hearing loss.
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free_in : term -> term -> bool
Tests if one term is free in another.
When applied to two terms t1 and t2, the function free_in returns
true if t1 is free in t2, and false otherwise. It is not necessary
that t1 be simply a variable.
- FAILURE CONDITIONS
In the following example free_in returns false because the x in SUC x
in the second term is bound:
whereas the following call returns true because the first instance
of x in the second term is free, even though there is also a bound instance:
# free_in 'SUC x' '!x. SUC x = x + 1';;
val it : bool = false
# free_in 'x:bool' 'x /\ (?x. x=T)';;
val it : bool = true
If the term t1 is a variable, the rule vfree_in is more basic and probably
- SEE ALSO
frees, freesin, freesl, thm_frees, vfree_in.

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Medical & Clinical Psychology: Laboratory of Cognitive Interventions
The Laboratory of Cognitive Interventions (LOCI) examines the cognitive processes or biases associated with drug use and relapse. Once these cognitive biases are identified, cognitive retraining interventions are developed to target (reduce) these cognitive biases. Cognitive retraining interventions, such as attentional retraining, can be delivered in the laboratory or using mobile devices such as personal digital assistants (PDAs) or Smartphones. Currently the laboratory is examining the efficacy of an attentional retraining intervention for smoking cessation delivered on a Smartphone. The laboratory is also investigating the utility of mindfulness-based interventions and pharmacological interventions that improve cognition. Ultimately, cognitive interventions might be delivered on a Smartphone when the individual is most in need of the intervention (EMI, Ecological Momentary Intervention).


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In this article, learn how to take a screenshot on Samsung Galaxy phone.
On the Samsung Galaxy A12, find out how to snap a screenshot (SM-A125F). If you're like most people, you probably use your phone to snap a lot of screenshots for numerous reasons. Perhaps you'd like to show something to your friends, or perhaps you'd like to save something for later. Regardless, taking screenshots is a critical capability that all Android phones, including the Galaxy A12, have.
If you've recently purchased a Samsung Galaxy A12, you may be wondering how to take a screenshot. The methods for getting screenshots on most Samsung phones are the same or similar. This article may be familiar to you if you have previously used a Galaxy device. Learn how to snap a screenshot if you haven't before.
How To Take a Screenshot on the Samsung Galaxy A12
Samsung has included three different methods that users can use to take a screenshot on the Galaxy A12. The first method, which is also the most popular one, is the traditional way of pressing two hardware keys at the same time. The two other methods include Samsung's own software to make it even easier.
1. Galaxy A12 Screenshot – Hardware Keys
The physical keys on the side of the phone are the first option for taking a screenshot on your Galaxy A12. This is the most commonly used traditional approach.
Grab your phone and simultaneously tap the power and volume down buttons. Wait until the screen flashes white before releasing the keys. This signifies that you've captured a screenshot. A little menu bar will appear at the bottom of the screen after the screen goes white. There will be three buttons on the menu. The first button allows you to crop and alter the image. The second and third buttons enable Scroll Capture and post the image on social media, respectively.
2. Galaxy A12 Screenshot – Palm Swipe to Capture
If the first approach fails due to broken buttons or another issue, you can use the "Palm Swipe to Capture" feature on your Galaxy A12 to take a screenshot. This is Samsung's method, which does not necessitate the use of a mechanical button.
Go to Settings -> Advanced Features -> Motions and Gestures to enable Palm Swipe. There will be a capturing option called Palm swipe capture. By default, it is turned off. Toggle it on by tapping it. To snap a screenshot, swipe your hand across the screen. When the task is completed, the phone will vibrate to signal that it has been completed.
3. Galaxy A12 Screenshot – Assistant Menu
If you're looking for something a little more user-friendly, consider Assistant Menu. If all of the hardware keys on your Galaxy A12 are broken and nothing else works, this is your last option.
Navigate to Settings > Accessibility > Interaction and dexterity and tap on the Assistant menu to enable Assistant Menu. A little circle will appear on the screen. Press on the circle. A menu of choices will emerge. Select Screenshots from the drop-down menu. When the screen flashes white, it means a screenshot has been taken.
On the Samsung Galaxy A12, there are a few different ways to take a screenshot. When the hardware buttons are broken, Samsung has included a few software functions that allow you to take screenshots. Do you have any other options for capturing a screen? Let us know in the comments section below.


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Building on work undertaken during 2014 on information literacy in the workplace, InformAll has been raising awareness of information literacy in sectors where it has not been readily recognised as a defined set of attributes. There is a strong case for a dialogue to consider how interlocutors at the interface between higher education and employment might benefit from a further exploration of the relevance of information literacy to their policies and practices. InformAll, in association with CILIP and the CILIP IL Group, therefore organised a roundtable, on 19 March 2015, that brought together a range of interested parties. The event sought to:
- explore the relevance of information competencies and skills in the workplace;
- allow employers and other stakeholders with an interest in employment, professional development and lifelong learning to consider the relevance of such competencies and skills to their policies, strategies and practices;
- raise awareness of the important role library and information professionals play in this area.
Please find attached the programme for the event, the presentation slides that introduced it and some (unedited) notes from the discussion. These are rough and ready, but give a flavour of the breadth of issues that were covered; they also list a few practical suggestions.


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Lord and Lady are honorifics used to address someone of authority. The exact authority needed is uncertain but seems roughly to be Warlord or higher, with use increasing with formality and the relative rank of the addressee. Being noble isn't a prerequisite for being addresses as either "Lord" or "Lady".
People referred to as Lord/Lady
Erfworlders may erroneously believe that Parson is a Noble unit because they can't see his stats and because he introduced himself to them as "Lord Hamster", which was originally the pen name he used when writing his webcomic.
Real World References
Lord is an honorific used to address a noble.
The difference between an honorific and a title
A honorific is used to preface a person's name as a sign of respect. A title is something a person posses that is not part of their name. People of different rank or title can share the same honorific. If Steward is a Baron he would be addressed as "Lord Steward". Something can be both a title and an honorific (i.e. "Prince") but it does not have to be the case.


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when removing a rail curve with a rail signal placed on the intersection point, the rail signal will falsely and indefinitely remain red.
There is no different result whether the rail or signal was placed or removed by hand or by bots.
Steps to reproduce:
- Have a straight rail section
- Place a curve intersecting the straight section
- Place a rail signal on the spot where it touches both the curve and straight segment
- Remove curved rail
- Signal remains red


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Lead a fun design challenge with students and ask them to create a special outfit for a classmate!
This activity supports the development of the following social-emotional skills: social awareness and relationship skills.
Ask students to pair up with a classmate, and ask the following questions:
With this information, students should use the handout below to design a special outfit that their friend would appreciate, which also highlights something special about the other person (e.g., something they are good at).
Ask students to record a Flipgrid video together where they exchange their designs. Make sure they keep their designs a secret prior to pressing "record" - it should be a surprise!
Guide students through a post-activity reflection by asking the following questions:
This activity was created in partnership with the Merrills EDU.


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Builders at Australia's Incat shipyard say they've completed and tested the world's fastest ship, which is powered by two aircraft engine-based GE gas turbines driving a pair of water jets. The 325-foot passenger and vehicle ferry is a "wave-piercing catamaran" that can travel as fast as 58.1 knots, or 67 miles per hour. "This is certainly the fastest ship in the world," said Incat managing director Kim Clifford. "Of course there's a few speed boats that could surpass 58 knots, but nothing that could carry 1,000 passengers and 150 cars, and with an enormous duty-free shop on board."
The ferry, named Francisco after Pope Francis, will link the pontiff's native city of Buenos Aires in Argentina with Montevideo, Uruguay, 140 miles away across the River Plate estuary.
Speed is not the ship's only distinction. The Francisco is the world's first high-speed ferry that uses liquefied natural gas (LNG) as primary fuel. (It uses marine-grade oil only to start the engines, and as backup fuel.) An Incat announcement says that the ship is the "fastest, environmentally cleanest, and most efficient high-speed ferry in the world."
LNG will power two GE aeroderivative gas turbines from the company's ecomagination portfolio that have modified Boeing 747 aircraft engines at their core. Each of the turbines, which produce a combined 59,000 horse power, will turn a gearbox with a 7-to-1 reduction that drives an impeller generating a waterjet. "We had to redesign the fuel manifold and the fuel delivery system," says Ivan Bach, program manager with GE Power and Water. "But we have of a lot of experience in the marine environment. We've accumulated millions of hours powering ships, oil and gas rigs, and other equipment."


Development of a high-resolution cavity-beam position monitor
Yoichi Inoue, Hitoshi Hayano, Yosuke Honda, Toshikazu Takatomi, Toshiaki Tauchi, Junji Urakawa, Sachio Komamiya, Tomoya Nakamura, Tomoyuki Sanuki, Eun San Kim, Seung Hwan Shin, Vladimir Vogel
研究成果: Article査読
45 被引用数 (Scopus)
We have developed a high-resolution cavity-beam position monitor (BPM) to be used at the focal point of the ATF2, which is a test beam line that is now being built to demonstrate stable orbit control at ∼nanometer resolution. The design of the cavity structure was optimized for the Accelerator Test Facility (ATF) beam in various ways. For example, the cavity has a rectangular shape in order to isolate two dipole modes in orthogonal directions, and a relatively thin gap that is less sensitive to trajectory inclination. A two stage homodyne mixer with highly sensitive electronics and phase-sensitive detection was also developed. Two BPM blocks, each containing two cavity BPMs, were installed in the existing ATF beam line using a rigid support frame. After testing the basic characteristics, we measured the resolution using three BPMs. The system demonstrated 8.7 nm position resolution over a dynamic range of 5μm.
ジャーナルPhysical Review Special Topics - Accelerators and Beams
出版ステータスPublished - 2008 6 16
ASJC Scopus subject areas
 - 表面および界面
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2.11.2 Speech Channel Objects
A Speech Channel object allows you to speak strings with slightly more
control than SpeakString(), and allows you to use multiple
speakers at the same time. Please note that channel pitch and rate are
interrelated in some way, so that to make your Macintosh sing you will
have to adjust both.
- SpeakText (str)
Start uttering the given string.
- Stop ()
- GetPitch ()
Return the current pitch of the channel, as a floating-point number.
- SetPitch (pitch)
Set the pitch of the channel.
- GetRate ()
Get the speech rate (utterances per minute) of the channel as a
floating point number.
- SetRate (rate)
Set the speech rate of the channel.
See About this document... for information on suggesting changes.


FPCCACertificate Object
The FPCCACertificate object holds the root certification authority certificate for HTTPS inspection.
Click here to see the Forefront TMG object hierarchy.
Methods Inherited from FPCPersist
Name Description
CancelWaitForChanges Cancels the registration established by the WaitForChanges method (for use in C and C++ programming only).
CanImport Returns a Boolean value that indicates whether the object's properties can be imported from the specified XML document.
Export Writes the stored values of all of the object's properties to the specified XML document.
ExportToFile Writes the stored values of all of the object's properties to the specified XML file.
GetServiceRestartMask Retrieves a 32-bit bitmask of the FpcServices enumerated type that specifies which services need to be restarted for currently unsaved changes to take effect.
Import Copies the values of all of the object's properties from the specified XML document to persistent storage.
ImportFromFile Copies the values of all of the object's properties from the specified XML file to persistent storage.
LoadDocProperties Provides the XML document's properties so that you can know what information can be imported from the document.
Refresh Reads the values of all of the object's properties from persistent storage, overwriting any changes that have not been saved.
Save Writes the current values of all of the object's properties to persistent storage.
WaitForChanges Registers to wait for an event indicating that the contents of the object have changed (for use in C and C++ programming only).
Properties Inherited from FPCPersist
Name Description
PersistentName Gets the persistent name of the object. The persistent name of an object is a name that is unique for the object at the respective level of the COM object hierarchy.
VendorParameterSets Gets an FPCVendorParametersSets object that can hold sets of custom data for extending the object.
Interfaces for C++ Programming
This object implements the IFPCCACertificate interface.
Requirements
Client Requires Windows Vista or Windows XP.
Server Requires Windows Server 2008.
Version Requires Forefront Threat Management Gateway (TMG).
IDL
Declared in Msfpccom.idl.
See Also
COM Objects
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Five key factors in positioning a muckheap
horse muckheapThe average horse will produce around 20kg of manure each day, that's around 7.5 tonnes of the stuff annually, not even accounting for any bedding that goes with it. This can all add up to a very big headache for any horse owner or yard manager!
Location is everything as they say; carefully choosing where to position your dung heap and managing it appropriately will help to protect the health of your horses and the land. This will:
 1. Make it easier to use
 2. Help it rot down more quickly
 3. Reduce the chance of reinfection from parasites
 4. Lower pollution risk
 5. Limit areas where insects such as midges can breed
One. Making it easier to use
Site your muckheap for convenience to the yard, but not so close as to cause possible horse health problems or irritation from flies. Bear in mind that large heaps can be a nuisance to neighbours or people using public rights of way. The area should be easily accessible by large vehicles if you need to have it removed regularly. Another alternative is to tip your muck straight into a trailer for easy disposal.
Two. Helping it rot down more quickly
It all comes down to good husbandry – a perfectly manicured muckheap is one of life's goals and there is method in the madness. Sprawling heaps are inefficient and a poor use of space. Try to put your pile against a defined boundary or wall to make it easier to throw the muck on top. Keeping your heap contained and condensed and trampling to reduce the volume will help the decomposition process happen much faster.
Three. Reducing the chance of reinfection from parasites
Muckheaps should never be created in fields accessible to horses. Let's face it, poo picking is hard work and often a temporary muckheap nearer to the source makes the job a lot more palatable! Make sure you're not wasting all that hard work by aiding parasite reinfection. Larvae from hatching redworm eggs can wriggle up to three metres away from dung piles. If you have a muckheap near the field, fence it off so that horses can't graze nearby.
Four. Lowering pollution risk
Effluent – that's the stinky black water that leaches from large manure piles - can cause serious pollution if it is allowed to enter watercourses. For this reason the Environment Agency recommends that "Temporary field heaps should be sited where there is no risk of runoff polluting watercourses. They should be at least 10 metres from a watercourse and 50 metres from a well, spring or borehole that supplies water for human consumption or for use in farm dairies."
Pollution occurs because organisms feed on the watery dung and the nutrient enrichment encourages the growth of aquatic vegetation which has an oxygen reducing effect in the water, lowering water quality. Run off can also detrimentally affect hedgerows because nutrient enrichment encourages the growth of weeds which disadvantages hedge growth. Water contamination is prosecutable under the Environmental Protection Act, 1990, the Groundwater Regulations 1998 and the Water Resources Act 1991.
Five. Limiting areas where insects such as midges can breed
Ideally a muck heap, and the area around it, should be on a solid base, e.g. concrete. This will make it easier to sweep up and keep tidy and for vehicles to get to the heap without churning up the soil. Reducing standing water where insects such as midges can breed helps to lessen irritation and problems such as sweet itch.


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Why is my HōlHōm screen blank?
If the screen is blank and there are no lights on, then it is likely there is no power to the thermostat.
- Check the breaker for your HVAC equipment to make sure it is on.
- Some homes have a disconnect switch for the HVAC equipment, check to make sure it is on.
- Remove HōlHōm from the mounting bracket and make sure the "R" and "C" wires are securely connected to the thermostat.
- Check to make sure the "R" and "C" wires are securely connected to the HVAC equipment and the "C" wire is actually connected to common.
- If you are using EZWire, make sure all the EZWire connections are secure.
If this does not resolve the issue, then report the problem to support.


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Would people ever enter such an auction? Not only do they, but according to Martin Shubik, the game's inventor, the average winning bid (for a dollar, remember) is $3.40.
Many winners report that they bid so high only because their opponent "went completely crazy." This game lies at the intersection of three subjects of eternal fascination: human psychology, morality, and John von Neumann's game theory.
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"Please note that while the resolution of the measurements may be as low as 1mm, the precision usually is not. While I have taken great care to make the app as reliable as possible, there are simply too many factors affecting the measurement process and the precision. That is why I want to be clear about one thing: there is absolutely no warranty that the measurements taken with Acoustic Ruler Pro are correct"
Another good example of incorrect usage of the word precision. In this case, the method is actually quite precious, as in measurements are very repeatable. What the author meant is that the accuracy is not very good. I tried out the app just now, at the range of 22 inch (width of my monitor), it under estimates the distance by 1 inch; and for something half an inch apart, it over estimates by over an inch. It is possible to measure the non-linearity using a control setup, but the result would be largely useless, as measurement of different items requires placing the item near the source and receiver, and this will likely change the acoustic behavior of the environment and affect measurement accuracy.
MSDOS is not dead, it just smells that way. -- Henry Spencer


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James Francis "Jimmy" Durante (1893 – 1980) was an American singer, pianist, comedian, and actor. His distinctive clipped gravelly speech, comic language butchery, jazz-influenced songs, and large nose helped make him one of America's most familiar and popular personalities of the 1920s through the 1970s. His jokes about his nose included referring to it as a Schnozzola, and the word became his nickname. Durante was born on the Lower East Side of New York City. He was the youngest of four children born to Bartolomeo Durante and his bride Rosa, both of whom were immigrants from Salerno, Italy.
Original image by written permission from _URL_
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This test measures potassium levels in a 24 hour urine sample. Potassium is an electrolyte important to body and muscle function. Irregular Potassium Levels can be indicative of a number of conditions including kidney disease, diabetes, thyroid disorders, and gastrointestinal problems. Some medications such as those for high blood pressure can affect the body's ability to excrete Potassium at a normal rate resulting in levels that are too high or too low. Irregular Potassium levels due to diet are possible but less common.
Urine potassium testing may be ordered when someone has a condition which causes vomiting, diarhea or excessive sweating all of which can lower potassium levels. This test is sometimes done as a follow up when someone has irregular results from a Potassium Blood Test. It can also be used to monitor people taking medication known to affect potassium levels.
Turnaround time for the Potassium, 24-hour Urine test is typically 1 business day.
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Marstel-Day completed an Army Water Security Study for the Army Environmental Policy Institute, in response to a need to transform Army water programs from narrowly defined functional processes into a comprehensive water strategy. We established a conceptual framework for a water planning process by identifying six critical water security factors: sources, supplies, sustainable practices, survivability, sponsorship, and stakeholders. This framework can be adapted by other agencies to help plan for and achieve water security goals. Marstel-Day's work illustrated the many factors that must be considered in developing comprehensive plans to create sustainable water source protection and supply programs, including: pollution risks to water sources; growing demand for limited water supplies; water rights disputes; climate change impacts; deteriorated water systems; limitations on water withdrawals to protect ecosystems; and potential water supply disruptions caused by system failures or natural disasters. This new approach shifted the discussion of water security from regulatory compliance to collaborative protection of shared water sources and joint planning for future use of finite water sources within the broader context of climate change impacts.
In 2012, the Environmental Business Journal awarded Marstel-Day a Project Merit Award in the "Planning and Strategy" category for our work on this project.


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Icing measurements were carried out in Spain during the Precipitation Enhancement Project experiment in 1979, with an instrumented DC-7 aircraft.
The energy balance at the riming surface of a cylinder allows the prediction of the ice growth regime (wet or dry) for the present measurements with 85% success.
The mixed conditions encountered show that the ice phase plays an important role in the ice accretion process. For a range of temperature from −21 to −8°C, the icing rate appears to be reduced ∼50% by the presence of large ice particles in concentrations above 5 L−1. The proposed explanation is that the ice particles erode the ice deposit formed by the supercooled water.


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available on all Android devices. The feature is usually found in Wi-Fi settings.
2. Disable Mobile Data on your Android device. On some devices, you can disable mobile data through the pull-down menu. On other devices it is necessary to go into Settings. On some devices you may need to enter Airplane Mode, then re-enable Wi-Fi.
After modifying the above Wi-Fi and Mobile Data settings, please try pairing again.
Once the pairing has been completed, you may re-enable both "Smart network switch"/"Auto network switch", and mobile data.
Yes, this is normal and safe. Due to the use of infrared for the night vision feature, the camera may feel slightly warmer than it does during normal daytime operation.
The LED indicates one of the following statuses for your camera:
LED is solid / not blinking:
- If the LED is solid and not blinking, your camera is successfully connected to the Wi-Fi® network.
Slow blinking / flashing:
- Your camera is in setup mode. You can add the camera to your account in this mode. Once out of the box and connected to power, your camera will enter setup mode. To return your camera to setup mode at any time, press and hold the PAIR button on the bottom of the camera for several seconds until you hear a beep.
Your camera is either connecting to the router or has lost a previously established link to the router. Please ensure that your camera is within range of the router's Wi-Fi® signal.
LED is off and not blinking:
- Your camera likely has no power. Check to make sure your camera is connected to a powered outlet, not controlled by a wall switch.
- Your camera may have the LED disabled through the app. Check the camera settings to re-enabled the LED.
The blue LED also blinks:
- When you use the camera in combination with a handheld and the handheld is plugged in.
- When you are actively viewing from the app, the blue led will blink, but as soon as you exit the app, it will stop.
- This is different when you have background monitoring activated. In that case the blue LED continues to blink (and is alternated with the red LED).
- When viewing the camera when using the web app, the blue LED will also blink.
For both PC and Mac®, here are the following browsers supported:
Internet Explorer® version 10 or 11
Firefox® version (latest released version)
Chrome™ version (latest released version)
Safari® version (latest released version)
The zoom function comes as a digital pinch to zoom functionality and works the same way you'd enlarge a picture on your mobile device. In the Camera List, tap on the camera to bring up the live feed. Once you view the camera, use a digital pinch to zoom in and out.
If you are continuing to have issues with your live feed on the hellosecurity-DIY app when connected to your home Wi-Fi network, there are additional steps you can take to help improve the camera's live feed. .
If your Wi-Fi network has both 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequencies available: Set your Android or iOS device to use the 5GHz Wi-Fi option. Wi-Fi networks using 5GHz have more channels and bandwidth available, which may improve performance in areas where there is excessive Wi-Fi traffic or routers.
If you are trying to add a camera that has previously been added to your account or another account, you will first need to reset the camera. This can be done by pressing and holding the PAIR button on the side or bottom of the camera until the camera beeps. Try to pair again after the reset.
Make sure the Wi-Fi on your Android or iOS device is enabled prior to adding the camera.
Try to disable Mobile Data on your Android or iOS device, then try to pair again.


Why is it Called a Burrito?
Across the globe, burritos are noted as a staple in Mexican cuisine. The meat, cheese, bean, and veggie stuffed tortillas are extremely popular, but most people are unaware of their origins. If you are looking for Burritos or Tacos in Farmingdale, it may be worthwhile to learn where they came from and why they are called "burritos" to begin with!
The word burrito translates to "little donkey", stemming from "burro" which means donkey, and "-ito" which means little. Burritos do not contain any donkey products and they do not look like donkeys, so where did the name come from? The truth is that we don't know for a fact who invented the burrito or why. We know that burritos were invented sometime in the 20th century and that there are many theories about their creation. Here are a few examples of theories:
 - Juan Méndez, a street vendor in Chihuahua, Mexico, invented the burrito. During the Mexican Revolution in the 1910s, Méndez decided to wrap his food in flour tortillas to keep it warm and transport it on his small donkey. He then realized that wrapping the food in a tortilla was tasty and a good way to serve it.
 - People from a northwestern state of Mexico, called Sonora, invented the burrito because of its mobility. Burritos in Mexico at the time were not as stuffed and full as they are today in the United States, so they were extremely easy to travel with. This influenced the burrito's name because it was the donkey's sidekick in travel.
 - The burrito was invented in Ciudad Juárez in the 1940s by a street vendor. He portioned the food and wrapped it in a tortilla, making it appropriate for school children, whom he derogatively referred to as "burritos" because he believed they were unintelligent.
While their origins are unclear, burritos have stood the test of time. While they were likely simple at the time of their creation, burritos have evolved to include an enormous variety of ingredients, fillings, and flavors. The more classic-styled burritos typically contain some of the following ingredients:
 - Beans
 - Rice
 - Meat
 - Guacamole
 - Salsa
 - Pico de gallo
 - Cheese
 - Sour Cream
 - Corn
 - Lettuce
 - Peppers
 - … and more!
With an endless range of ingredients, it is easy to find a burrito that works for you and your tastebuds! If you are looking for burritos or tacos in Farmingdale, come visit us at High Tide Taco Bar. Here, we have vegan options, seasonal specialties, amazing Taco Tuesday deals, and a vast menu of options! Contact us for burritos and tacos in Farmingdale today!


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According to new figures published today, more than 10 million people visited Church of England's Cathedrals last year. The research according to new figures published last week in the Church of England's Cathedral Research and Statistics Report. Research also revealed that the highest motivating factors for Cathedral attendance were peace and contemplation, worship and music and friendly atmosphere.
Other key findings were that the number of young people attending educational events at cathedrals increased by nearly 14% between 2004 and 2014 and that over the last ten years the number of volunteers supporting the mission and ministry of cathedrals has risen to 15,200.
The Very Reverend Christopher Dalliston, the Dean of St Nicholas' Cathedral, Newcastle,said:
"One of the things we've done is to try to respond to the number of tourists and visitors. We've developed a chaplaincy scheme so as well as having welcomers to help people who want to come and explore we can articulate clearly the spiritual dimension of the cathedral and we have found that's been enormously appreciated".


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Sometimes science is a hands-on kind of job.
In this edition of DNews, Julian Huguet courageously navigates a sticky situation by asking: Why do scientists stimulate animals to orgasm?
Well, it's the quest for knowledge, really. No, really. Orgasms are a critical component of reproductive process for many species, but we just don't know that much about them. In fact, relative to the history of general biological research, we've only recently begun studying human orgasms in earnest, never mind animals.
Getting humans to orgasm on the record, as it were, is a tricky business in itself. Just ask Masters and Johnson. Getting animals there presents a whole other set of problems. Since researchers can't instruct animals to achieve orgasm themselves, other means must be applied.
As such, researchers have been stimulating animals to orgasm for several decades now, all in the interest of science. The biological purpose of orgasms is fairly clear, for half the world's population, anyway. Male orgasm usually involves the ejaculation of sperm. But females can conceive with or without orgasm.
RELATED: Orgasm in Your Foot!
Researchers naturally began to wonder whether and why female animals orgasm at all. In 1981, graduate student Mel Allen of the Institute for Primate Studies earned his thesis in a most curious fashion, by manually stimulating female chimps to document their sexual responses.
Allen's published, peer-reviewed conclusion? Female chimpanzees do indeed experience orgasm, as evidenced by spasms, vocalizations, secretions and clitoral tumescence. Science!
In another study, Patricia Brennan of Yale University studied the mating habits of ducks. Male ducks, it seems, have corkscrew-shaped penises. Meanwhile, female ducks have vaginas that corkscrew in the opposite direction. Cruel, but true. Brennan's research explores how the weird specifics of duck orgasm and ejaculation actually allow females to be more selective about their mates.
So yes, stimulating animals to orgasm may be a little squirmy, topic-of-conversation-wise, but it's legitimate science. Anyway, the animals aren't complaining.
New York Times: A Critic Takes On the Logic of Female Orgasm
Popular Science: Do Animals Have Orgasms
Discovery News: Brown Bears Seen Performing Oral Sex


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 const shadow = elem.shadowRoot;
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 height: ${elem.getAttribute('l')}px;
 background-color: ${elem.getAttribute('c')};
The actual updates are all handled by the life cycle callbacks, which are placed inside the class definition as methods. The connectedCallback() runs each time the element is added to the DOM — here we run the updateStyle() function to make sure the square is styled as defined in its attributes:
connectedCallback() {
 console.log('Custom square element added to page.');
The disconnectedCallback() and adoptedCallback() callbacks log simple messages to the console to inform us when the element is either removed from the DOM, or moved to a different page:
disconnectedCallback() {
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adoptedCallback() {
 console.log('Custom square element moved to new page.');
The attributeChangedCallback() callback is run whenever one of the element's attributes is changed in some way. As you can see from its properties, it is possible to act on attributes individually, looking at their name, and old and new attribute values. In this case however, we are just running the updateStyle() function again to make sure that the square's style is updated as per the new values:
attributeChangedCallback(name, oldValue, newValue) {
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Note that to get the attributeChangedCallback() callback to fire when an attribute changes, you have to observe the attributes. This is done by specifying a static get observedAttributes() method inside custom element class - this should return an array containing the names of the attributes you want to observe:
static get observedAttributes() { return ['c', 'l']; }
This is placed right at the top of the constructor, in our example.
Note: Find the full JavaScript source here.
Transpilers vs. classes
Please note that ES2015 classes cannot reliably be transpiled in Babel 6 or TypeScript targeting legacy browsers. You can either use Babel 7 or the babel-plugin-transform-builtin-classes for Babel 6, and target ES2015 in TypeScript instead of legacy.
There are several libraries that are built on Web Components with the aim of increasing the level of abstraction when creating custom elements. Some of these libraries are FASTElement, snuggsi, X-Tag, Slim.js, Lit, Smart, Stencil, hyperHTML-Element, and DataFormsJS.


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Income Tax Assessment Act 1997
The object of this section is to ensure that the *tax free component and *taxable component of a *superannuation benefit are calculated by:
(a) first, determining the proportions of the *value of the *superannuation interest that those components represent; and
(b) next, applying those proportions to the benefit. 307-125(2)
The *superannuation benefit is taken to be paid in a way such that each of those components of the benefit bears the same proportion to the amount of the benefit that the corresponding component of the *superannuation interest bears to the *value of the superannuation interest.
The amount of a superannuation lump sum is $100. Just before the benefit is paid, the value of the superannuation interest was $1000 (of which $200 was the tax free component and $800 was the taxable component). For the lump sum, the tax free component is $20 and the taxable component is $80.
For the purposes of subsection (2), determine the *value of the *superannuation interest, and the amount of each of those components of the interest, at whichever of the following times is applicable:
(a) if the *superannuation benefit is a *superannuation income stream benefit - when the relevant *superannuation income stream commenced;
(b) if the superannuation benefit is a *superannuation lump sum - just before the benefit is paid;
(c) despite paragraphs (a) and (b), if the superannuation benefit arises from the commutation of a superannuation income stream:
(i) if subparagraph (ii) does not apply - when the relevant superannuation income stream commenced; or
(ii) if the superannuation income stream is a *deferred superannuation income stream that had not commenced before the time the commutation happened - just before the time the commutation happened;
(d) despite paragraphs (a) and (b), if:
(i) the superannuation benefit is an *involuntary roll-over superannuation benefit paid from a superannuation interest; and
when that superannuation income stream commenced.
(ii) that interest was supporting a superannuation income stream immediately before that benefit was paid;
Subsection (2) does not apply to a *superannuation benefit if any of the following applies:
(a) the regulations specify an alternative method for determining those components of the benefit;
(b) a determination under subsection (5) specifies an alternative method for determining those components of the benefit;
(c) the Commissioner consents in writing to the use of another method for determining those components of the benefit.
If so, use that method to determine those components of the benefit.307-125(5)
For the purposes of paragraph (4)(b), the Commissioner may determine, by legislative instrument, one or more alternative methods for determining those components of a *superannuation benefit. 307-125(6)
If the *superannuation benefit is an *unclaimed money payment or a *small superannuation account payment, for the purposes of this section:
(a) treat the benefit as a superannuation benefit paid from a *superannuation interest; and
(b) treat the amount of the benefit as the *value of that superannuation interest just before the time the benefit is paid.
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Adopted as a norm at the United Nations World Summit in 2005 the Responsibility to Protect - known as R2P - refers to the obligation of states towards their populations, and towards all populations at risk of genocide and other large-scale atrocities.
The R2P commitment is outlined in three pillars;
- Pillar 1:The sovereign states have an obligation and carry the primary responsibility to protect their citizens from mass atrocities
- Pillar 2:The International Community has the responsibility to assist states in capacity building to fulfill this responsibility to prevent mass atrocities before, during and after conflict
- Pillar 3:If the state in question fails to act appropriately, the responsibility to do so – in a timely and decisive matter either diplomatically, humanitarianly, peacefully and as a large resort by stronger measures - falls to a larger community of states.
R2P works on the premise of three additional elements;
- The Responsibility to Prevent:The obligation to prevent mass atrocities, develop early warning systems and address the root causes of conflict
- The Responsibility to React:A commitment of measures which should be taken in the face of mass atrocities
- The Responsibility to Rebuild:The obligations of the International Community post-intervention to rebuild and prevent the reoccurrence of mass violence.


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When it comes to choosing where to live in the UK, it can be difficult to decide on the best place. There are so many cities and regions to choose from, each with their own unique set of advantages and disadvantages. To make the decision easier, it's important to consider a range of factors, such as cost of living, quality of life, transport links, education systems, and other amenities. This article will explore these factors in detail, ranking the best places to live in the UK according to various criteria.
Ranking the Best Cities to Live in the UK
To determine which cities offer the best living conditions in the UK, a variety of factors were taken into consideration. These included cost of living, quality of life, access to amenities, safety and security concerns, education systems, and transport links. Each factor was given a score out of 10, and the cities were then ranked according to their total scores.
Exploring the Pros and Cons of Different Regions
When evaluating the best places to live in the UK, it's important to look at the benefits and drawbacks of each area. For instance, London is one of the most popular cities in the country, but it is also one of the most expensive. On the other hand, some smaller cities may offer lower costs of living, but they may lack in amenities or job opportunities. Each area must be assessed on its own merits before making a decision.
Investigating Cost of Living in Various Areas
Cost of living is an important consideration when choosing a place to live in the UK. The cost of housing is one of the biggest expenses, and this varies significantly between different cities. For example, London has some of the highest property prices in the country, while other cities such as Manchester and Birmingham have more affordable housing markets. It's also important to consider other costs such as groceries, utilities, and entertainment.
Examining Quality of Life in Different Places
The quality of life in an area should also be taken into account when deciding where to live in the UK. Access to amenities such as parks, restaurants, and shops is important, as is the availability of healthcare, leisure activities, and cultural attractions. Additionally, safety and security concerns should be considered, as some areas may have higher crime rates than others.
Comparing Education Systems Across the Country
The quality of education is another key factor when choosing where to live in the UK. Different cities offer different types of schools, ranging from private schools to state-funded academies. It's important to research the options available and compare them to ensure that the best educational opportunities are available for children.
Evaluating Transport Links and Connectivity Options
Finally, transport links and connectivity options should be considered when deciding where to live in the UK. Cities like London offer excellent public transportation, while smaller towns may not have as good of a network. It's also important to consider how easy it is to access major cities and other parts of the country, as this can affect job prospects and travel opportunities.
Choosing the best place to live in the UK is a personal decision, and there is no single answer that applies to everyone. However, by considering factors such as cost of living, quality of life, transport links, education systems, and other amenities, it is possible to narrow down the list of potential locations and make an informed choice. Ultimately, the best place to live in the UK will depend on individual circumstances and preferences.


Is BloKleen suitable for all types of solar power plants?
Could BloKleen damage the solar panels?
No, Blokleen is designed to clean 90% of the dust load soiling with specially designed non-contact dust blowing mechanism. A brush mechanism has also been included to clean the remaining 10% of sticky dirt. The brush is programmed to operate depending on the site dust load characteristics and need not be used on a daily basis. Thus the robot protects the anti-reflective coating and does not produce scratches on the panel glass.
What will be the manpower requirement to operate BloKleen robot system?
Zero, Blokleen is a PLC based automated cleaning system. It is programmed to conduct cleaning cycles at the required time of day, independently. Hence no human intervention is required.
What is the cleaning cycle frequency of the BloKleen robot system?
BloKleen can be programmed to conduct multiple cleaning cycles per day at the desired time based on the specific dust load conditions at each site.
Does the BloKleen clean all kinds of dirt?
Yes, The robot cleans all kinds of dirt including dust, sand and bird droppings.
Does BloKleen require water?
No, BloKleen is designed for waterless cleaning. It is designed to operate in dry, dusty and arid regions, where solar power plants are usually located and water is scarce.
Does the BloKleen require operating power?
No, BloKleen is self powered with every robot having its own solar module. The on-board batteries are charged daily.
Can BloKleen adapt to inclination is site layout?
Yes, BloKleen designed travel along guide rails. The drive mechanism can power the robot to travel along a 25 degrees inclination.


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Of Saints and Sharifian Kings in Morocco: Three Examples of the Politics of Reimagining History Through Reinventing King/Saint Relationship
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The relationship between sainthood and the sharifian monarchy in Morocco has attracted much attention from researchers within the area of Moroccan studies. The analysis of this relationship can offer invaluable insights into the dynamics of Moroccan history because the king and the saint are widely regarded as the two most salient actors in this history. Yet, the study of the relationship between these two figures has suffered a tendency towards downplaying its historically dynamic nature, and essentializing the cultural constructs upon which it is predicated. In this thesis, I offer a revisionary reading of king/saint relationship through analyzing three examples from the 'Alawite dynasty. I argue that this relationship has been highly dynamic, and has capitalized on baraka and sharifism as versatile cultural constructs. More significantly, the dynamics of king/saint relationship in Moroccan culture allows the strategic reinvention of history in order to meet the demands of changing historical contexts.


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For the genus of fungi, see Gibellina (fungus).
Comune di Gibellina
Coat of arms of Gibellina
Coat of arms
Gibellina is located in Italy
Location of Gibellina in Italy
Coordinates: 37°49′N 12°52′E / 37.817°N 12.867°E / 37.817; 12.867
Country Italy
Region Sicily
Province Trapani (TP)
 - Mayor Arch Rosario Fontana (since 02/06/2010)
 - Total 45 km2 (17 sq mi)
Elevation 233 m (764 ft)
Population (2010)
 - Total 4,298
 - Density 96/km2 (250/sq mi)
Demonym Gibellinesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 - Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 91024
Dialing code 0924
Patron saint Saint Roch
Saint day 16 August
Website Official website
Gibellina (Sicilian: Gibbiddina) is a small city and comune in the mountains of central Sicily, Italy in the Province of Trapani. It was destroyed by the 1968 Belice earthquake.[1]
The new city, Gibellina Nuova, was rebuilt some 11 kilometres (7 mi) distant from the old one. The new city was designed by many of the most prominent artists and architects in Italy, but done in a piecemeal fashion so that the parts of the new city bear little relation to one another or to the indigenous architecture of Sicily.
Ruderi di Gibellina (as the ruins of the city are now referred to) remained just as it was after the earthquake, practically a ghost-town. Artist Alberto Burri covered the entirety of the ruins in concrete, while preserving the shape of the buildings and the streetscape. Additionally, Italian sculptor Pietro Consagra and Senator Ludovico Corrao formed an open air museum with a Consagra sculpture "Porta del Belice" or "Door to Belice" at the entrance. Consagra expressed a wish to be buried at Gibellina on his deathbed in July 2005.[2]
Ruderi di Gibellina by Gabriel Valentini


How To Write The Perfect Flashback
How To Write The Perfect Flashback
Are you thinking about whether or not you need flashbacks in your story? We tell you how to write the perfect flashback.
What Is A Flashback?
A flashback is a piece of writing that shows the reader what happened in the past. The author does this by writing a scene set in the past. A flashback interrupts the flow of the current story.
Should We Use Flashbacks?
Writers love writing flashbacks. Readers hate reading them. If you insist on them, make sure you know how and when to use them. When you write a flashback you should be careful not to ruin the pacing of the story.
Readers prefer to read a plotted story that moves from the beginning through the middle to the end. Anything that interferes with this chronology is distracting. [Suggested reading: Element 7 in The 7 Critical Elements Of A Great Book]
Flashbacks lack immediacy. They are essentially backstory and they can be a terrible distraction if they aren't well-thought-out and well-written. You may even lose your readers.
When To Use Flashbacks
You should only use a flashback if it adds to your story. If you can get away with telling the scene in a dialogue exchange or a short diary entry, rather do that.
You can use them:
 1. To show a character's motives.
 2. To fill in an important piece of the puzzle.
 3. When something happened long ago and there is simply no other way to include it.
How To Use A Flashback
Before you use flashbacks make sure that you've done the following:
 1. Engaged your reader in the protagonist's current problem.
 2. Established the goal of the story.
 3. Established a threat to the goal. (This usually includes an antagonist.)
 4. Used a flashback that compels readers to know what happened in the past.
You should be able to resume the story where you left it with no significant developments having taken place during the flashback.
Example Of A Flashback
In The Hunger Games, Suzanne Collins uses a brief flashback to establish the backstory between Katniss and Peeta. Katniss remembers when she was at her lowest ebb after her father died. She was starving and Peeta, the baker's son, threw bread into the snow that saved her and fed her family for a few days. Collins brings us back to the present immediately after this.
It works because:
 1. We are emotionally invested in Katniss's story (her family needs her to win).
 2. We know her story goal (to win the games).
 3. Peeta at this point represents a threat to that goal (he is her opponent in the games).
 4. We need to know about this incident to show how she feels indebted to him on some level. It could not happen any other way, because Katniss is not a chatty person.
Top Tip: If you want to introduce a flashback in the first few pages of your novel, you should probably start the story when the flashback is taking place.
How To Write The Perfect Flashback
A Checklist For Writing The Perfect Flashback
A flashback is essentially a memory. This is a good way of testing how you write it.
 1. Something Sets It Off: Flashbacks are triggered by something. Most of our memories are triggered by a place, an object, a conversation, or through our senses. Use one of these to send us back in time.
 1. Where Are We? Orient us at the start of the flashback in time and space. A clear transition must be used. Examples: Five years ago, we…; When I was a teenager…; My father used to….
 1. Keep It Short And Sharp. When you have a memory, it does not go on and on. It usually lasts a few seconds. The longer the flashback, the longer it takes for the reader to get back into the main story.
 1. Make Sure We Need It. Make the flashback advance the narrative. This memory could be crucial to the motivations of a character or it could show us how we go to a point in the story.
 1. Show The Results. Flashbacks in stories should have consequences. If we remember something traumatic or challenging, it will affect us in the present day. The reaction to the memory should be in keeping with its severity.
Top Tip: Mini-flashbacks can be used more frequently. This could be a few remembered lines of dialogue from another character when your protagonist is thinking about the past. Readers often don't even notice that they are flashbacks.
© Amanda Patterson
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FormEditor with usage
With a large number of forms, it's important to know how often a form has been used, on which pages it's used and when has the form be used. The following report includes the regular FormEditor as well:
# Form
# a) List of forms: {{form:S}}='', {{formIdHistory:S}}=''
# b) Edit Form: {{form:S}} - Open form {{form:S}} with record {{r:S}} - typically the FormEditor
# c) Use history of a given form: {{formIdHistory:S}}
# {{form:S}}
# {{formIdHistory:S0}} - usage history of form '{{formIdHistory:S}}'
10 {
 # List of Forms: Do not show this list of forms if there is a form given by SIP.
 # Table header.
 sql = SELECT ''
 , CONCAT('p:{{pageAlias:T}}&form=Form&') as _pagen
 , 'Name'
 , 'Title'
 , 'Table'
 , '#'
 , 'First'
 , 'Last'
 , 'PageId'
 FROM (SELECT '') AS fake
 WHERE {{formIdHistory:S0}}=0
 head =
 rbeg =
 rend =
 tail =
 20 {
 # All forms
 sql = SELECT CONCAT('p:{{pageAlias:T}}&form=Form&r=', as _pagee
 , CONCAT(,'(',, ')')
 , QMORE(strip_tags(f.title),50)
 , f.tableName
 , CONCAT('p:{{pageAlias:T}}&formIdHistory=',, '|s|b|t:', COUNT(, ''
 , IF(COUNT(, '|r:3','') ) as _link
 , CONCAT( '', DATE_FORMAT( MIN( fsl.created), '%d.%m.%Y'), '')
 , CONCAT( '', DATE_FORMAT( MAX( fsl.created), '%d.%m.%Y'), '')
 , CONCAT('', GROUP_CONCAT(DISTINCT fsl.pageId ORDER BY fsl.pageId), '')
 FROM Form AS f
 LEFT JOIN FormSubmitLog AS fsl
 WHERE {{formIdHistory:S0}}=0
 GROUP BY
 ORDER BY
 rbeg =
 rend =
 fbeg =
 fend =
30 {
 # History of a Form {{formIdHistory:S0}}
 sql = SELECT
 , fsl.feUser
 , fsl.recordId
 , fsl.pageId
 , fsl.created
 FROM FormSubmitLog AS fsl, Form AS f
 WHERE fsl.formId={{formIdHistory:S0}}
 ORDER BY fsl.created DESC
 FormfeUserrecordIdpageIdSubmit
 tail =
 rbeg =
 rend =
 fbeg =
 fend =
 altsql = SELECT IF('{{formIdHistory:S0}}'='0', '', 'History is empty')
The AutoCron service fires periodically jobs like open a webpage (typically a QFQ page which does some database actions) or send mail.
 - AutoCron will be triggered via system cron. Minimal time distance therefore is 1 minute. If this is not sufficient, any process who starts …/typo3conf/ext/qfq/Classes/External/autocron.php via /usr/bin/php frequently might be used.
 - Custom start time and frequency.
 - Per job:
 - If a job still runs and receives the next trigger, the running job will be completed first.
 - If more than one trigger arrives during a run, only one trigger will be processed.
 - If the system misses a run, it will be played as soon as the system is online again.
 - If multiple runs are missed, only one run is fired as soon as the system is online again.
 - Running and processed jobs can easily be monitored via lastRun, lastStatus, nextRun, inProgress.
 - Setup a system cron entry, typically as the webserver user ('www-data' on debian).
 - Necessary privileges:
 - Read for …/typo3conf/ext/qfq/*
 - Write, if a logfile should be written (specified per cron job) in the custom specified directory.
Cron task (user cron tab):
* * * * * /usr/bin/php /var/www/html/typo3conf/ext/qfq/Classes/External/autocron.php
AutoCron Jobs of type 'website' needs the php.ini setting:
allow_url_fopen = On
Remember: if a cron job fails for whatever reason, the cron daemon will send a mail to the userid who started the cron job. E.g. www-data. Setup a email forward of such account to a frequently read email account.
Create / edit AutoCron jobs
Create a T3 page with a QFQ record (similar to the formeditor). Such page should be access restricted and is only needed to edit AutoCron jobs:
10 {
 # Table header.
 sql = SELECT CONCAT('p:{{pageAlias:T}}&form=cron') AS _pagen, 'id', 'Next run','Frequency','Comment'
 , 'Last run','In progress', 'Status', 'Auto generated'
 head =
 tail =
 rbeg =
 rend =
 fbeg =
 fend =
 10 {
 # All Cron Jobs
 sql = SELECT CONCAT('')
 , '', CONCAT('p:{{pageAlias:T}}&form=cron&r=', AS _pagee, ''
 ,, ''
 , IF( c.nextrun=0,"", DATE_FORMAT(c.nextrun, "%d.%m.%y %H:%i:%s")), ''
 , c.frequency, ''
 , c.comment, ''
 , IF(c.lastrun=0,"", DATE_FORMAT(c.lastrun,"%d.%m.%y %H:%i:%s")), ''
 , IF(c.inProgress=0,"", DATE_FORMAT(c.inProgress,"%d.%m.%y %H:%i:%s")), ''
 , LEFT(c.laststatus,40) AS '_+pre', ''
 , c.autoGenerated
 , CONCAT('U:form=cron&r=', AS _paged, ''
 FROM Cron AS c
The system cron service will call the QFQ AutoCron every minute. QFQ AutoCron checks if there is a pending job, by looking for jobs with nextRun <= NOW(). All found jobs will be fired - depending on their type, such jobs will send mail(s) or open a webpage. A webpage will mostly be a local T3 page with at least one QFQ record on it. Such a QFQ record might do some manipulation on the database or any other task.
A job with nextRun'=0 or 'inProgress!=0 won't never be started.
Due to checking inProgress, jobs will never run in parallel, even if a job needs more than 1 minute (interval system cron).
Job: repeating
 - frequency: '1 MINUTE', '2 DAY', '3 MONTH', ….
After finishing a job, nextRun will be increased by frequency. If nextRun still points in the past, it will be increased by frequency again, until it points to the future.
Job: asynchronous
 - frequency:
An 'AutoCron' job becomes 'asynchronous' if frequency is empty. Then, auto repeating is switched off.
If nextRun is > 0 and in the past, the job will be fired. After the job has been done,


XF86Mail), same_screen YES,
XLookupString gives 0 bytes:
XFilterEvent returns: False
There is also emerge input-utils that prints out what events a device can produce and the monitors it. lsinput shows what you have got.
For the mouse: _URL_
Section InputDevice and InputClass
Originally each input device as mouse and keyboard had an individual InputDevice section. This caused a problem when multiple mice and keyboard (like) devices got plugged in. New Xservers solve this issue by using InputClass sections instead of InputDevice sections. The main difference between InputClass and InputDevice sections is that a InputClass section can match different input devices and therefore support multiple devices as multiple mice and keyboards. See _URL_
Section Mouse
All the mice that live around and in your computer and their wheels
Section "InputDevice"
 Identifier "<Name of the Mouse>"
 Driver "mouse"
 Option "Protocol" "Auto" # Auto detect
 Option "Device" "/dev/input/mice"
 Option "ZAxisMapping" "4 5 6 7"
EndSection
For the wheel mouse add at least
Option "ZaxisMapping" "4 5"
to enable the wheel. A program to detect the mouse wheels is xev.
Section Keyboard
See also: Keyboard
This section contains everything about the Keyboard and its layout (Swiss-Layout => ch).
For evdev the section would look as follows:
Section "InputClass"
 Identifier "keyboard-all"
 Driver "evdev"
 Option "XkbLayout" "ch"
 Option "XkbVariant" ",qwerty"
 MatchIsKeyboard "on"
EndSection
When not using evdev then the kbd driver has been used
Section "InputDevice"
 Identifier "<Name of the Keyboard>"
 Driver "kbd"
 Option "AutoRepeat" "500 30"
 Option "XkbRules" "xorg"
 Option "XkbModel" "logiaccess"
 Option "XkbLayout" "ch"
EndSection
/usr/share/X11/xkb/rules/base.lst holds the possible values
Alternatively the layout could also be set in the desktop environment as gnome, but this is not recommended since it is not active on the login screen and when having a password deviating from the default keyboard layout will create big confusion since just * appears during typing in the password.
Section ServerLayout
This Section puts everything together and defines the Layout. The Screen is the combination of Monitor and Graphic card, CorePointer and Keyboard are the input devices.
Section "ServerLayout"
 Identifier "<Identifier of this Layout>"
 Screen "<Identifies the Screen used>"
 InputDevice "<Identifier of the mouse>" "CorePointer"
 InputDevice "<Identifier of the keyboard>" "CoreKeyboard"
EndSection
This section does not have to be present, if there is just one section of every device.
Section Screen
The section screen links the monitor to the graphic card (Device) and lists all Video modes supported:
Section "Screen"
 Identifier "<Identifier for the Screen>"
 Device "<Identifier of the Graphic Card>"
 Monitor "<Identifier of the Monitor>"
 DefaultDepth 24
 Subsection "Display"
 Depth 8
 Modes "1280x1024" "1024x768" "800x600" "640x480"
 ViewPort 0 0
 EndSubsection
 Subsection "Display"
 Depth 16
 Modes "1280x1024" "1024x768" "800x600" "640x480"
 ViewPort 0 0
 EndSubsection
 Subsection "Display"
 Depth 24
 Modes "1280x1024" "1024x768" "800x600" "640x480"
 ViewPort 0 0
 EndSubsection
EndSection
Section Monitor
Shows what your monitor is able to do:
Section "Monitor"
 Identifier "<Identifier of the Monitor>"
 HorizSync 22-82
 VertRefresh 56-76
EndSection
The horizontal synchronization frequency range values are in kHz and the vertical synchronization frequency range in Hz. Usually this section looks simple, but it can be highly customized to create various timings. It is also a place where you can adjust horizontal and vertical position of the picture on the monitor, to remove annoying jumps when video modes change. See: Timing for a TV
If i2c is enabled (see i2c section in this book) then the graphic controller can read the edid data from the monitor. The program get-edid can create the content of the Monitor section and can be stored into a file as /etc/X11/xorg-conf.d/22-monitor.conf
Section Graphic Card
The Section for the graphic card is called Device. It helps the X server to take directly the correct driver and not try to guess generic drivers first producing errors and maybe end up loading a wrong driver.
Section "Device"
 Identifier "<Identifier of the Graphic Card>"
 Driver "<Name of the driver for the Graphic Card>"
 <Graphic Card specific options>
EndSection
For binary device drivers of ATI and Nvidia drivers this section becomes complex, drivers delivered with the kernel source have just the basic settings.
Section Files
Holds the paths that differ from the defaults paths plus many paths to fonts
Section "Files"
 RgbPath "<here when differ from default>"
 ModulePath "<addtitionl paths to modules can be added>"
 FontPath "<path to fonts>"
EndSection
Section Modules
Checkout for what modules are available
/usr/lib/modules/fonts
/usr/lib/modules/extensions
Section "Module"
 Load "dbe" # Double buffer extension
 SubSection "extmod"
 Option "omit xfree86-dga" # don't initialise the DGA
 EndSubSection
 Load "<Font module>"
 Load "<An other font module>"
 Load "extmod" # for some commonly used extensions
 Load "glx" # This loads the OpenGL for X module
 Load "drm"
 Load "v4l" #Video for Linux
EndSection
Section Dri
This is the configuration for the Direct Rendering Infrastructure for OpenGL and sets the permission rights
Section "dri"
 Mode 0666
EndSection
Section ServerFlags
The deviations from the default flags of the X server are added here
Section "ServerFlags"
# Disable the <Ctrl><Alt><BS> server abort sequence
# This allows clients to receive this key event.
 Option "DontZap"
EndSection
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A wide variety of novel non-hygroscopic N-oxide tetraphenylborate salts were synthesized and evaluated as co-oxidants in the Ley–Griffith (TPAP) oxidation of benzylic and allylic alcohols under non-anhydrous conditions. The novel DABCOO·TPB (2:1) salt was herein unearthed as a viable competitor to the first-generation NMO·TPB (2:1) salt, but more importantly gave increased performance under oxidative competition. X-ray crystal structure analysis and NMR spectroscopy revealed that depending on the crystallization conditions 1:1, 2:1 or 3:2 N-oxide–tetraphenylborate salts could be formed.
|Number of pages||7|
|Journal||European Journal of Organic Chemistry|
|Publication status||Published - Jul 2016|
- Ley-Griffith reaction
- N-Oxide salts


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The focus of this survey is on research in applying evolutionary and other metaheuristic search algorithms to automatically generating content for games, both digital and nondigital (such as board games). The term search-based procedural content generation is proposed as the name for this emerging field, which at present is growing quickly. A taxonomy for procedural content generation is devised, centering on what kind of content is generated, how the content is represented and how the quality/fitness of the content is evaluated; search-based procedural content generation in particular is situated within this taxonomy. This article also contains a survey of all published papers known to the authors in which game content is generated through search or optimisation, and ends with an overview of important open research problems.


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Axial Collapse Characteristics of Aluminum/CFRP Compound Circular Tubes
Aluminum or CFRP (Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastics) tube subjected to axial loading sustains load, and absorbs energy during axial collapse. The aluminum tube absorbs energy by stable plastic deformation, while the CFRP tube with higher specific strength and stiffness than those of the aluminum tube absorbs energy by unstable brittle failure. To achieve a synergy effect by combining the two members, aluminum/CFRP compound tubes were manufactured, which are composed of aluminum tubes wrapped with CFRP outside aluminum tubes with different fiber orientation angle of CFRP and number of plies. The axial quasi-static collapse tests were performed for the tubes. The collapse characteristics of the tubes were compared with those of respective aluminum tube and CFRP circular tube. Test results showed that the collapse of the aluminum/CFRP tubes complemented unstable brittle failure of the CFRP tube due to the ductile characteristics of the inner aluminum tube. The collapse modes and the absorbed energy were influenced by the fiber orientation angle of CFRP and the number of plies. The absorbed energy per unit mass, which is in the light-weigh aspect, was higher in the aluminum/CFRP compound tube than in the aluminum tube or the CFRP tube alone.
Young-Jin Kim, Dong-Ho Bae and Yun-Jae Kim
C. S. Cha et al., "Axial Collapse Characteristics of Aluminum/CFRP Compound Circular Tubes ", Key Engineering Materials, Vols. 297-300, pp. 166-171, 2005


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QUEEN'S PARK — Mike Schreiner made the following statement after the province announced a new math curriculum:
"As the Minister unveils a Back-to-Basics math curriculum in the middle of a pandemic, I think he needs to do a better job of telling time.
I'm hearing from so many teachers that this has been the most stressful period of their careers, trying to deliver lessons at a distance while preventing their students from falling behind.
They're also planning for multiple different classroom scenarios in the fall in the absence of clear direction from the Minister about what learning will look like.
There is already enough uncertainty and instability for students and educators without adding a new math curriculum to the equation.
The content of this new curriculum might be fine, but the Minister should have waited for a much better time to release it."


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Experimental Study and Development of a Water Basin Used as Solar Sensor
Energy sources play an important role in the development of humanity, with the industrial and technological evolution of our century. Energy demand is increasing every year, for this reason we must seek an alternate source of energy more specifically new and renewable energy including solar energy. Note that solar energy is abundant, especially the south-eastern Algeria, where solar radiation is significant in any year. Given that it is the cheapest of all other energy, many researches and experiments have been conducted to recover the maximum amount of renewable energy and to address the problems of use and operation to reduce and save energy traditional. This work concerns the development of a new device is a basin filled with water used as a solar plane and a storage medium. The results obtained are very important in terms of heating water, the water temperature at outlet of basin reaches up to 74 ° C, also the inlet temperature is 29 ° C.
Keywords: Solar energy, renewable energy, solar, water heating, Oued Souf


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After a brief hiatus, Safe Water Harpers Ferry is back!
Safe Water Harpers Ferry is the local program of Safe Water for West Virginia, a program designed to help utilities and communities protect drinking water sources. Here in Harpers Ferry, partners collaborate to help restore and protect Elks Run, the local watershed and drinking water supply of Harpers Ferry and Bolivar.
This year, Harpers Ferry is working to achieve the designation of a Source Water Protection Community. This designation, awarded by West Virginia Rivers Coalition, recognizes a community for implementing community-based solutions to protect drinking water supplies.
This past May, the Corporation of Harpers Ferry issued a mayoral proclamation for Drinking Water Week, formalizing the community's emphasis on clean drinking water.
Over the next year, community projects will engage watershed residents in the stewardship of Elks Run. Activities will include a rain garden planting at Sam Michaels Park and tree plantings, as well as a community water celebration in 2023.
This fall, Elks Run Watershed Group is collaborating with the Eastern Panhandle Conservation District to offer a septic repair cost-share program. This program will reduce bacterial contamination in Elks Run, contributing to both a healthier watershed and cleaner drinking water supplies. If you live in the Elks Run Watershed and are interested in participating, you can find more information here.
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Knowledge Base - Technical Articles
Technical Article HowTo: Convert Microstation-based MGE or Geographics data to ArcGIS feature classes
Article ID: 27594
Software: ArcGIS - ArcEditor 9.0, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.3.1 ArcGIS - ArcInfo 9.0, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.3.1 ArcGIS - ArcView 9.0, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.3.1
Platforms: N/A
Summary
Instructions provided describe how to convert Microstation-based Modular GIS Environment (MGE) or Geographics data to ArcGIS feature classes. Both Intergraph's MGE and Bentley's Geographics CAD-based GIS applications use a data structure, where Microstation drawing elements are linked to external database files using a combination of the MSLink and MSCatalog values.
Procedure
A sample geoprocessing model is included in the CAD Translation Sample Toolbox to help automate the steps for converting MGE or Geographics data into ArcGIS feature classes.
Below is an outline of the logic used in the included MGE_CADtoFC sample model tool.
 1. The input to the sample model is a Microstation drawing containing elements with [MSlink] values that correspond to those in an external database table.
 2. The sample model tool uses the SELECT DATA tool with the Child Data Element parameter exposed as a variable to allow the selection of which CAD feature class (POINT, POLYLINE, POLYGON, ANNOATION, or MULTIPATCH) to use as the feature source.
 Alternately, in a simplified model, a CAD feature class can be used directly instead of using the SELECT DATA tool to select the source feature class from the input CAD file.
 3. The model uses the MAKE FEATURE LAYER tool, which provides a means to perform a filtering query using the exposed expression parameter.
 Building a query based on the [MSCatalog] property included on the CAD elements is a good way to select all Microstation elements that are linked to the same MGE or Geographics feature table. The [MSCatalog] value is a reference to which table a MSLink value is related to. The [MSCatalog] refers to which table and the [MSlink] value indicates the record number in that table. Together the two values point to a unique record.
 The MAKE FEATURE LAYER tool is required to create a needed 'feature layer' from the CAD feature class. In Geoprocessing, tables can only be joined to 'feature layers' and not directly to feature classes.
 4. The resulting feature layer is joined to the external table using the ADD JOIN tool. The feature layer is joined to the external table based on the common [MSLink] value in each table.
 5. The combined result is the selected Microstation elements joined to the external table records. The feature layer can be output to a new feature class using the COPY FEATURES tool.
 Alternately, use the FEATURECLASS TO FEATURECLASS, SELECT, or APPEND geoprocessing tools to perform the final task of writing out the output feature class.
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Created: 9/1/2004
Last Modified: 5/3/2011
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