Significant Changes to Approved Protocols
Changes to Approved Animal Use Protocols
Approved on October 16, 2014 (Download)
Background: Federal regulations require review and approval by the IACUC of Significant Changes in any activity involving the use of vertebrate animals; federal regulations also require administrative review and handling of some other changes that are not considered significant. On August 26, 2014 the Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare at NIH released new guidance regarding changes to animal activities, specifically addressing how Significant Changes and Other Changes are defined, reviewed and approved. The newly revised UW Policy on Significant Changes, as well as other changes to animal use protocols, is described below, and brings the University of Washington into alignment with the new guidance. We recommend that you contact the Office of Animal Welfare (OAW) to inquire if there is any question about whether a requested modification to a protocol constitutes a Significant Change.
Principal investigators are responsible for ensuring that members of their staff who work with animals are familiar with all relevant procedures and details specified in the protocols.
In addition, supervision of work performed on animals must be adequate to ensure that approved protocols are being followed and that Significant Changes are not implemented prior to approval.
Policy: This policy defines three categories of 'Significant Changes' and outlines the procedures used to review and approve such changes. This policy also identifies some changes that are not significant, and describes the procedures for handling these. Based on current guidance there are 3 defined ways of approving a Significant Change to an animal use protocol depending on the nature of the Significant Change (Sections A, B, C). Some changes are not significant but still require administrative approval (Section D). Some changes are not significant and do not require administrative approval (Section E). Each change will be assessed on a case by case basis, using the criteria below, to determine the appropriate category for approval.
A. A Significant Change that must be reviewed and approved using the standard approval methods described in the PHS Policy IV.C.2.—i.e. full committee review or designated member review—includes any proposed modification of an IACUC-approved protocol that results in any of the following:
 1. changes in surgical procedures:
 - from not involving surgery to involving surgery;
 - from non-survival to survival surgery;
 - from minor surgery to major surgery;
 - from a single surgical procedure to multiple surgical procedures;
 2. changes resulting in greater pain, distress, or degree of invasiveness from what was either specified or presumed to occur when the protocol was originally reviewed;
 3. changes in euthanasia to a method not approved by the AVMA;
 4. changes in housing and or use of animals in a location that is not part of the animal program overseen by the IACUC;
 5. changes in species;
 6. changes in study objectives or overall aims;
 7. changes in Principal Investigator (PI);
 8. changes in animal numbers greater than specified in Section C below, or due to morbidity or mortality not described in the IACUC-approved protocol,or due to the addition of a new experiment or experimental group; and
 9. changes that impact personnel safety
B. A Significant Change that can be reviewed and approved by the University of Washington Attending Veterinarian, or designee, includes the following:
 1. changes in anesthesia, analgesia, sedation, or experimental substance that do not result in greater pain, distress, or degree of invasiveness;
 2. changes in euthanasia to any method approved in the AVMA Guidelines for the Euthanasia of Animals; and
 3. changes in duration, frequency, type, or number of procedures performed on an animal that do not result in greater pain, distress, or degree of invasiveness.
The veterinarian reviewing and approving such changes will confirm that the requested change is in alignment with this policy and does not change any of the items listed in Section A, is in alignment with all relevant IACUC policies (e.g., Analgesia in Research Animals), conforms with sound professional judgment, and should not require training that cannot be provided to the investigative group at or before implementation of the change. Furthermore, the veterinarian, for any reason, may refer any Significant Change request to the IACUC for approval as described in Section A. The veterinarian and PI are responsible for ensuring that the approval is routed to the OAW for inclusion in the PI's animal use protocol.
C. A Significant Change in animal numbers can be reviewed and approved administratively by the OAW if:
 1. the animals are being requested to replace animals that could not be used (note that requests for additional animals for a new experiment that is not described in the approved protocol cannot be handled administratively); and
 2. the number of additional animals is not more than 10% of the number of animals initially approved, or not more than one animal, in the case of an experiment for which fewer than 10 animals were initially approved.
 If additional animals are needed due to unexpected morbidity or mortality associated with an IACUC-approved experiment, the adverse event(s) must be reported to the IACUC. In this case, an increase in animal numbers requires IACUC approval as described in Section A.
D. Changes that may be handled administratively by the OAW include:
 1. correction of typographical errors;
 2. correction of grammar;
 3. contact information updates;
 4. changes in personnel, other than the PI, if such personnel meet the UW training requirements and are enrolled in Occupational Health and Safety programs; and
 5. changes in rodent strain if the new strain has no increased morbidity or mortality, and the new strain will require no additional monitoring.
E. Investigators may use fewer animals than approved. This does not require IACUC or OAW approval, notification, consultation, or administrative handling.


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The Girard Wooden Dolls are a large family of figures representing people and animals. They are expertly handmade from solid spruce wood and then painted with an eye for detail and a steady hand. And even though the differences are very minor, each wooden figure is a unique, individual object.
Alexander Girard designed them in 1952 for his own use as decorative objects in his home in Santa Fe. The originals, which are part of Girard's estate managed by the Vitra Design Museum, have served as examples for the current reissues.
Each Wooden Doll is packed in a wooden gift box, printed with logo and accompanied by a booklet.

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Answer on What is the difference between turin italy and torino italy?
Turin and Torino are the same city. Torino is the Italian name for the city and Turin is the Anglicised name. The tradition of changing place (and person) names to a more "English" form dates back to the Middle Ages at least.
The alternate namings arent't just limited to English speakers. During the opening ceremonies of the 2006 Olympics, many of the country name on the standards that were carried before the athletes as they entered the stadium had Italian versions of their true names. For example, the United States was shown as Stati Uniti d'America and the Netherlands was shown as Paesi Bassi.


Boundary effects in the Monte Carlo calculations of lattice gauge theories
Tetsuya Hattori
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The effect of the boundary conditions in the Monte Carlo calculations of non-abelian lattice gauge theories are studied by performing the calculations with the boundary conditions varied.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)53-56
Number of pages4
JournalPhysics Letters B
Volume116
Issue number1
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Publication statusPublished - 1982 Sept 30
Externally publishedYes
ASJC Scopus subject areas
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Memory used by the current session
Use only in the MuPAD Notebook Interface.
This functionality does not run in MATLAB.
bytes() returns the current memory consumption.
bytes returns the following three numbers:
 - The number of bytes used logically; this is the amount of memory which is actually used for storing MuPAD® data.
 - The number of bytes physically allocated by the memory management; this is the amount of memory MuPAD has allocated from the operating system. The difference between the physical and the logical bytes is the amount of memory which has already been reserved for future calculations.
 - The maximum number of bytes ever allocated from the operating system during the current session. This value never decreases, not even on a call to reset.
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In a freshly started MuPAD session, bytes may return the following data on the memory consumption of the session:
Each computation increases the memory usage:
sin(PI): bytes()
solve(x-1=0, x): bytes()
Return Values
Sequence of three integers.
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Brosix uses advanced communication techniques to ensure highest communication speed for all users. However, if you are behind a NAT or firewall some of your file transfers might be relayed trough our servers and thus the speed could be slow.
If you have a personal firewall on your computer it might not allow Brosix to establish direct and fast connections. Please, disable personal firewall or add an exception rule that allows full communication for Brosix.
If you are behind a router, check if it supports UPnP and enable it. If UPnP is enabled on your router, Brosix automatically uses it and the file transfer speed is the max possible. If you still experience slow file transfer speeds, the problem is probably in your Internet connection, or some restrictions in the router.
If your router does not support UPnP or you cannot enable it, try creating a port map in the router. The port-map instructs the router to send all incoming data to a specific computer in the internal network. Then run Brosix and open the menu Brosix-Settings-Connections-Port Map. Enter the port number at which Brosix to listen for incoming connections. This should be the destination port number you set for the port-map on the router.


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Artist Charles Sowers specializes in public art works and display of physical phenomena. In Windswept, Sowers displays wind patterns in the actual space.
Windswept is a wind-driven kinetic façade consisting of 612 freely-rotating directional arrows creating a large-scale observational instrument that reveals the complex interactions between the wind and the building. The wind arrows serve as discrete data points indicating the direction of local flow within the larger phenomenon.
Compare this to Fernanda Viegas and Martin Wattenberg's Wind Map or Nicolas Garcia Belmonte's map of wind motion patterns. We're essentially seeing the same data in action, but they're on completely different scales.
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M. K. Dey, A. K. Hazra
Abstract: Avicennia officinalis is the most common mangroves species in Nayachar Island (Latitude 21?58?33?? and longitude 88? 04?54??). This species tends to occupy the inner parts of the Island and is the most abundant mangrove. This study presents the decomposition rate for Avicennia officinalis leaf litter throughout the year. It also quantifies physic-chemical factors along with microarthropds population abundance throughout the decomposition process. Soil microarthropods help ecosystem functioning by way of imparting important role in food-chain, food-web system vis-?-vis in tropic relationships and also help nutrient cycling as decomposer. The present study attempt to analysis of soil microarthropods population extracted from mangroves litters under the process of decomposition over an interval period of 3 months throughout the year to investigate successional development of soil microarthropods population, species composition and tropic relationships of soil microarthropods communities in relation to changing ecological parameters of Avicennia officinalis during different phase of decomposition.
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Environment Southland has discovered Didemnum vexillum, commonly known as carpet sea squirt, at two locations in the waters around Rakiura/Stewart Island, as well as a further discovery of the invasive seaweed Undaria pinnatifida (Undaria) at a new site.
Carpet sea squirt is an exclusion pest under the Southland Regional Pest Management Plan and this is the first time it has been found in Southland. Exclusion pests are those that Environment Southland wants to keep out of the region because they have the potential to adversely effect on the environment or economy.
Environment Southland biosecurity and biodiversity operations manager Ali Meade said council has a number of work programmes, including the Jobs for Nature Fiordland Undaria Control Programme, that aim to tackle these kinds of invasive pests, but we can't be everywhere all the time, so we're grateful to the public for reporting these things when they find them.
"At this stage we're unclear if the pest organism is more widespread in Stewart Island waters so a plan to undertake surveillance to determine the extent of the spread is being developed." "Carpet sea squirt is a problem because it forms dense colonies that displace native species and damage fisheries. It can smother beaches as well as rock pools and tide pools," Ali Meade said.
In New Zealand, the carpet sea squirt is generally found on structures such as wharves, mooring lines and vessel hulls.
Carpet sea squirt can tolerate a wide range of environmental conditions, has a high reproductive ability, and high population growth rates.
Following a report from the public of Undaria in Easy Harbour, divers from the Jobs for Nature project in Fiordland were tasked with an initial survey of Easy Harbour to look for the invasive pest.
The divers discovered the spread was bigger than expected, with more than 300 juvenile Undaria plants found between Easy Harbour and False Easy Harbour. Very few mature plants were found.
Although this is the first find in this area, Undaria is present in Oban, Paterson Inlet, with further sightings in Port Adventure and Broad Bay.
A team of divers will return to further assess the situation, before additional actions are considered.
"We will send divers in to do further surveying on the south west coast of the island to confirm the spread," Ali Meade said.
"We're disappointed to find more Undaria on Rakiura, however we are thankful to the member of the public who alerted us to the incursion in such a remote area. We ask the public and industry to continue to be vigilant and ensure their boats and gear are clean so we can avoid any further spread of these pests."
Environment Southland needs to know if these pests are elsewhere in Southland. If you think you have seen either, please contact Environment Southland's biosecurity team.


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Families & Visitors<< Back to November 2012 Newsletter
Agreeing to Disagree
How disagreements can be good for your relationship!
During the Thanksgiving break – and beyond – some new discussions may come up between you and your student. It's all part of the fact that she's learning new, exciting things, while also testing her own thought processes and perspectives.
As a result, you and your student may not always see eye-to-eye on certain topics. Politics, diversity, religion… there are any number of hot-button issues that can start a verbal tussle. And with the emotion of Election Day coming around this month, it's a good reminder that these disagreements can actually be good for your parent/student relationship.
Keeping an Open Mind
The key is agreeing to disagree in a respectful, open-minded manner. You can both do that by:
- Engaging. Let your student know that, just because you have had differences in opinion before, you're still very interested in hearing what he has to say about things. Don't avoid the tough topics.
- Listening. Allow your student to say her piece, without interrupting to inject your opinion. Sometimes just knowing that you're being listened to makes all the difference in the world.
- Keeping an Open Mind. We can all change our minds once we hear the facts – or those facts can clarify a pre-existing opinion. It's all part of being a growing, engaged human being.
- Not Taking Differences of Opinion Personally. If your student takes a different stance than you do, it's not because he hates you or disrespects you. It's likely because he has had experiences that have led her to form a different opinion. It's really not about you.
- Sharing Your Pride. The fact that your student is an independent, critical thinker, no matter her opinion, can be a source of great pride. Don't forget to praise your student for her abilities and curiosity.
Having an intentional discussion about agreeing to disagree is an important step in developing an adult relationship with your student. Let the conversations begin!
Politics, diversity, religion… there are any number of hot-button issues that can start a verbal tussle.

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(you) can't fight city hall
cliché You cannot defeat or prevail over a bureaucratic system or its rules. You might as well pay those parking tickets now because you'll never win in court. You can't fight city hall, after all.
See also: city, fight, hall
go fight city hall
One cannot defeat or prevail over a bureaucratic system or its rules (despite the connotation of the phrase as an encouragement of action). Good luck fighting those parking tickets—you might as well go fight city hall!
See also: city, fight, go, hall
(You) can't fight city hall.
Fig. There is no way to win in a battle against a bureaucracy. Bill: I guess I'll go ahead and pay the tax bill. Bob: Might as well. You can't fight city hall. Mary: How did things go at your meeting with the zoning board? Sally: I gave up. Can't fight city hall.
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can't fight City Hall
Unable to overcome bureaucratic rules, as in Brad couldn't get a permit without going through channels-you can't fight City Hall! This term transfers the seat of city government to a more general sense of bureaucracy in any sphere. [Mid-1800s]
See also: city, fight, hall
You can't fight city hall
sent. You cannot fight a bureaucracy. You can't fight city hall. Pay the parking ticket and forget it.
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can't fight City Hall, one/you/they
An ordinary person cannot overcome bureaucracy. The term is American in origin, for it is mainly in the United States that the seat of a city government is called City Hall (and has been since the late seventeenth century). The idea of combating the city bureaucracy is believed to date from the nineteenth century, when Tammany Hall was a powerful political machine that controlled the New York Democratic Party and, in effect, the city government.
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you can't fight City Hall
See can't fight city hall.
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go fight city hall
The futility of challenging entrenched politicians or establishment. Although sounding like a call to action, the phrase means that any effort to succeed against bureaucracy is doomed to failure. It was popularized, although not coined, in the book Go Fight City Hall by Ethel Rosenberg, who with her husband Julius was later executed after being convicted of spying for Russia.
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The evening passed in song and laughter, and when darkness fell the Danes lay down to rest in the hall as of old.
"Jim Hall," said Judge Scott, and father and son looked significantly at each other.
"Now, listen; I'm going to teach you something," Hall commanded, a large round rock poised in his hand above the abalone meat.
So easily and smoothly had Dempsey and the board done their preliminary work that many in the hall had not noticed the checking of the fascinating O'Sullivan's social triumph.
The old Palais would be standing still, with its ancient grand hall; I should be able to say to the reader, "Go and look at it," and we should thus both escape the necessity,--I of making, and he of reading, a description of it, such as it is.
They passed through the hall and the small oak parlour, on the table of which stood the three tumblers and the empty rum-bottle which had served for Sir Pitt's carouse, and through that apartment into Sir Pitt's study, where they found Miss Horrocks, of the guilty ribbons, with a wild air, trying at the presses and escritoires with a bunch of keys.
"It is out of my power to send you to Redwood Hall at once," she resumed.
Pearl accordingly ran to the bow-window, at the further end of the hall, and looked along the vista of a garden walk, carpeted with closely-shaven grass, and bordered with some rude and immature attempt at shrubbery.
If he will adopt these regulations, in seven years he will be clear; and I hope we may be able to convince him and Elizabeth, that Kellynch Hall has a respectability in itself which cannot be affected by these reductions; and that the true dignity of Sir Walter Elliot will be very far from lessened in the eyes of sensible people, by acting like a man of principle.
In a hall, the height of which was greatly disproportioned to its extreme length and width, a long oaken table, formed of planks rough-hewn from the forest, and which had scarcely received any polish, stood ready prepared for the evening meal of Cedric the Saxon.
Braithwaite that I was dining at the hall. She was busy cooking, and I felt prepared for her unpleasant expression; but she showed no annoyance at my news.


Can You Get Vitamin D From Welding?
Can you get vitamin D from welding? It's a question that might leave you scratching your head, wondering if there's a hidden health benefit to this craft beyond the artistry of joining metals.
Can You Get Vitamin D From Welding?
In the welding world, where sparks fly and protective gear is a must, the idea of getting a dose of vitamin D might seem unexpected.
In this article, we'll explore the surprising connection between welding and vitamin D, shedding light on whether this is a potential source of the "sunshine vitamin."
The Spark That Ignites the Question
As a welding enthusiast, I've always been fascinated by the dual nature of welding—simultaneously a creative art and a physically demanding job. Over the years, I've had countless discussions with fellow welders about the unique aspects of our craft. Recently, the topic of vitamin D came up in one of these conversations, sparking my curiosity.
Vitamin D: The Sunshine Vitamin
Before we delve into the connection between welding and vitamin D, let's understand the significance of this essential nutrient. Vitamin D, often referred to as the "sunshine vitamin," plays a vital role in maintaining bone health, regulating calcium absorption, and supporting a robust immune system. It's primarily synthesized in the skin when exposed to sunlight.
The Unexpected Link: UV Radiation in Welding
Now, let's address the intriguing question: Can you get vitamin D from welding? The connection lies in the process of welding itself, specifically in the ultraviolet (UV) radiation emitted during certain welding processes, such as arc welding. UV radiation from welding arcs is similar to the UV rays from sunlight, albeit on a smaller scale.
How Welding UV Radiation Affects the Skin
When welders work without full protective gear, their skin is exposed to this UV radiation. While the exposure is significantly less intense than direct sunlight, it does prompt the skin to produce some vitamin D, just as sunlight does. However, it's essential to note that this exposure comes with potential risks, including skin damage and the increased risk of skin cancer.
Expert Insights: Balancing Benefits and Risks
To provide expert insights into the potential vitamin D production through welding, I reached out to Dr. Rebecca Lawson, a dermatologist with expertise in skin health. Dr. Lawson emphasized the need for caution, stating, "While it's true that UV radiation from welding can trigger vitamin D synthesis, it's not a safe or recommended method. The risks of skin damage and cancer far outweigh any potential benefits. It's crucial for welders to prioritize their skin's health and use appropriate protective gear."
Safe Sun Protection in Welding
To ensure both safety and skin health while welding, here are some essential tips:
 1. Wear Appropriate Gear: Always use full protective gear, including a welding helmet, gloves, and flame-resistant clothing, to shield your skin from UV radiation.
 2. Use Sunscreen: If your work involves extended outdoor welding, apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen to exposed skin areas to provide additional protection.
 3. Stay Hydrated: Welding in hot environments can lead to dehydration. Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated and support overall skin health.
 4. Regular Skin Checkups: Schedule regular skin checkups with a dermatologist to monitor your skin's health, especially if you have a history of sun exposure.
While there is a connection between welding and vitamin D production through UV radiation, it's not a safe or recommended method to meet your vitamin D needs.
Welders should prioritize their safety by using proper protective gear and minimizing UV exposure.
Vitamin D is best obtained through a balanced diet, supplements if necessary, and safe sun exposure during non-welding activities.
FAQ's
The potential link between welding and vitamin D raises several questions. Here, we address common queries to clarify the connection and provide guidance on maintaining both your health and safety:
1. Can you really get vitamin D from welding?
Yes, certain welding processes, particularly those that emit ultraviolet (UV) radiation, can trigger vitamin D synthesis in the skin, similar to sunlight exposure.
2. Is welding a reliable source of vitamin D?
Welding is not a recommended or reliable source of vitamin D. The UV radiation from welding arcs is significantly lower than direct sunlight, and the risks of skin damage and cancer associated with unprotected UV exposure outweigh any potential benefits.
3. What are the risks of UV exposure in welding?
UV radiation from welding can lead to skin damage, premature aging, and an increased risk of skin cancer. Welders should prioritize safety by using proper protective gear.
4. What is the role of vitamin D in the body?
Vitamin D plays a crucial role in maintaining bone health, regulating calcium absorption, and supporting the immune system. It is essential for overall well-being.
5. How can welders protect themselves from UV radiation?
Welders can protect themselves by wearing full protective gear, including a welding helmet, gloves, and flame-resistant clothing. Additionally, sunscreen can be applied to exposed skin areas for added protection.
6. Are there recommended dietary sources of vitamin D for welders?
Yes, welders can obtain vitamin D through their diet. Foods like fatty fish (salmon, tuna), dairy products, fortified cereals, and supplements, if necessary, are excellent sources of vitamin D.
7. Should welders have regular skin checkups?
Yes, welders, especially those with a history of sun exposure, should schedule regular skin checkups with a dermatologist to monitor their skin's health and detect any potential issues early.
8. Can welders still enjoy the benefits of vitamin D without UV exposure?
Yes, welders can obtain sufficient vitamin D through safe sun exposure during non-welding activities, a balanced diet, and vitamin D supplements if recommended by a healthcare professional.
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While welding may trigger vitamin D synthesis through UV radiation, it is not a safe or recommended method to meet your vitamin D needs.
The risks associated with UV exposure in welding outweigh any potential benefits.
Welders should prioritize their safety by using protective gear and explore alternative sources of vitamin D through diet and supplements to maintain their overall health.
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The Department of Water Resources stated that a 189 million Nakfa project has been launched with a view of ensuring potable water supply in 53 villages this year.
Asmara, 1 June 2012 – The Department of Water Resources stated that a 189 million Nakfa project has been launched with a view of ensuring potable water supply in 53 villages this year.
Indicating that a total of 1,200 villages have already become beneficiaries of potable water supply in line with endeavors made so far, Mr. Misgina Gebresilasie, head of water supply branch at Water Resources Department, pointed out that an approach of proportionate selection was applied in prioritizing the current beneficiary-to-be villages from all Administrative regions. Accordingly, the project is being implemented in 5 villages in Anseba region, 12 villages in the Southern region, 10 villages in Gash-Barka region, 12 villages in the Central region, 8 villages in the Northern Red Sea region, and 6 villages in the Southern Red Sea region respectively.
The project is being implemented in three phases, the first of which would focus on implementation of the task in 12 villages. The process to import necessary equipments for the first phase of the undertaking has been completed, Mr. Misgina added.
Reports indicated that effective implementation of the project would lead to the availability of potable water supply to a total of 182,000 citizens.
Furthermore, the Department of Water Resources called on citizens who have already become beneficiaries of potable water supply to practice prudent utilization of the facilities.


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Definitions of Coventry:
- noun: an industrial city in central England; devastated by air raids during World War II; remembered as the home of Lady Godiva in the 11th century
- noun: the state of being banished or ostracized (excluded from society by general consent)
Example: "The association should get rid of its elderly members--not by euthanasia, of course, but by Coventry"
- name: A surname (very rare: popularity rank in the U.S.: #41052)
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China's new research aircraft for geological survey put into use
China on Wednesday announced it is officially putting its new comprehensive research aircraft into operations to carry out geophysical survey and remote sensing missions.
China Geological Survey, under the nation's Ministry of Natural Resources, made the announcement at the ongoing China Mining Conference and Exhibition 2019 in north China's Tianjin Municipality.
According to experts from the institution's research center, China Aero Geophysical Survey and Remote Sensing Center for Land and Resources (AGRS), the research aircraft, called "Hangkong Dizhi No. 1", can fly a distance of 4,000 kilometers at a speed of 280-500 kilometers per hour, at altitudes ranging from 200 to 10,000 meters.
It means the aircraft, the largest of its kind in the world, is able to conduct all-terrain geological surveys both on land and sea.
"The 4,000-kilometer voyage indicates that one sortie of the aircraft can cover an area like the city of Shenzhen (about 2,000 km) with precision of 1:50,000. And with a precision of 1:100,000, a sortie can survey a doubled area. Therefore the plan can realize the land survey of our country's 9.6 million square kilometers of land territory and the marine survey over three million square kilometers of blue territory, or in other words, the full coverage survey of both land and sea," said Chen Bin, deputy chief engineer of the AGRS.
The research plane has excellent geological survey capabilities as it is highly integrated with multiple aero geophysical surveys and remote sensing devices.
"The aircraft can carry out flight for aero geophysical survey, remote sensing, and is able to conduct the stereo survey of both surface and groundwater world. We have overcome the interferences happened among a variety of signals, especially those formed during parameter modification. It is the only one in the world that has realized the four parameter modification of aero geophysical survey and remote sensing on one plane," explained Chen.
The AGRS also said that since the research plane entered trial operation at the beginning of the month, it has carried out multiple aero geophysical surveys on oil and gas resources in China's Qinghai-Tibet region and South China Sea areas.


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- What is an example of a dome?
- What is a dome body part?
- Why is it called Dome?
- Where is the largest building in the world?
- Why are there no seats in a mosque?
- What is the moon on a mosque called?
- What does 3 to the dome mean?
- Which is the largest dome in the world?
- Which is the first dome in the world?
- What is the biggest church in the world?
- Can anyone enter a mosque?
- What is Doom?
- Why is there a dome on a mosque?
- What does a dome symbolize?
- Why is a dome important?
- Which is the second largest dome in the world?
- How do you say body parts in English?
- Whats is a dime?
- What is a dome made of?
- How does a dome support itself?
- What is dome slang for?
- Why is a dome so strong?
- Why do churches have domes?
- What is another word for Dome?
What is an example of a dome?
The definition of a dome is a roof or building shaped in a dome, or is slang for the head.
An example of a dome is the New Orleans sports arena, the Superdome.
An example of a dome is two college buddies talking about what someone hit when he fell down the stairs..
What is a dome body part?
noun. Slang. The uppermost part of the body: head, noddle, pate, poll.
Why is it called Dome?
Etymology. The English word "dome" ultimately derives from the ancient Greek and Latin domus ("house"), which, up through the Renaissance, labeled a revered house, such as a Domus Dei, or "House of God", regardless of the shape of its roof.
Where is the largest building in the world?
The Aerium near Berlin is the largest uninterrupted volume in the world, while Boeing's factory in Everett, Washington, United States is the world's largest building by volume. The AvtoVAZ main assembly building in Tolyatti, Russia is the largest building in area footprint.
Why are there no seats in a mosque?
This is a tower where the muezzin calls Muslims to prayer. … MUSLIMS ALWAYS WASH BEFORE PRAYING. There are no seats in the main prayer hall because. MUSLIMS KNEEL ON MATS ON THE FLOOR DURING PRAYER.
What is the moon on a mosque called?
Updated September 12, 2018. It is widely believed that the crescent moon and star is an internationally-recognized symbol of Islam.
What does 3 to the dome mean?
T. Anytime he hits a deep ball, he holds out three fingers and touches them to the side of his head. The celebration has become known as "3 to the Dome"
Which is the largest dome in the world?
Singapore National StadiumLARGEST DOME IN THE WORLD – 1,017 FEET Completed in 2013, the 55,000 capacity "Singapore National Stadium" took the title away from the Cowboy stadium in Arlington, Texas. Above: The Singapore National Stadium is currently the world's largest dome (image courtesy of DP Architects).
Which is the first dome in the world?
WorldwideHeld recordDiameterLocation1st century BC– 19 BC21.5 mBaiae, Italy19 BC– beginning of the 2nd century25.0 mRome, ItalyBeginning of 2nd century– 12830.0 mRome, Italy128–143643.4 mRome, Italy16 more rows
What is the biggest church in the world?
Vatican CitySt. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, the largest church in the world.
Can anyone enter a mosque?
You might question whether a mosque is even open to you, if it would intrusive and disrespectful to go into a place of worship where you believe differently. However, like most churches and other places of worship, most mosques welcome visitors of other faiths.
What is Doom?
noun. fate or destiny, especially adverse fate; unavoidable ill fortune: In exile and poverty, he met his doom. ruin; death: to fall to one's doom. a judgment, decision, or sentence, especially an unfavorable one: The judge pronounced the defendant's doom.
Why is there a dome on a mosque?
Qubba (dome) While not a ritual requirement like the mihrab, a dome does possess significance within the mosque—as a symbolic representation of the vault of heaven. … Because it is the directional focus of prayer, the qibla wall, with its mihrab and minbar, is often the most ornately decorated area of a mosque.
What does a dome symbolize?
Domes and tent-canopies were also associated with the heavens in Ancient Persia and the Hellenistic-Roman world. A dome over a square base reflected the geometric symbolism of those shapes. The circle represented perfection, eternity, and the heavens. The square represented the earth.
Why is a dome important?
They have been called "the kings of all roofs," and they cover some of our most important buildings. Domes are curved structures — they have no angles and no corners — and they enclose an enormous amount of space without the help of a single column.
Which is the second largest dome in the world?
Gol GumbazSecond largest dome in the world – Gol Gumbaz.
How do you say body parts in English?
Bottom = At the bottom of your back – what you sit on. Legs – the thigh (the top part of your leg, pronounced /th -eye/), knee (the middle part of your leg), calf (the bottom part of your leg), ankle (where your foot joins your leg). Feet – on each foot you have five toes, each with a toenail.
Whats is a dime?
The dime, in United States usage, is a ten-cent coin, one tenth of a United States dollar, labeled formally as "one dime". The denomination was first authorized by the Coinage Act of 1792. … As of 2019, the dime is the only United States coin in general circulation that is not denominated in terms of dollars or cents.
What is a dome made of?
Domes can be constructed from a variety of materials, from traditional masonry and concrete, to cast iron, timber and steel.
How does a dome support itself?
A dome-shaped structure will support itself because of the way the weight of the building is gradually directed down the curving sides of the building to the ground. … Since no beams are needed to support them, such domes could be almost any size.
What is dome slang for?
(slang) head (uppermost part of one's body) quotations ▼ (slang) head, oral sex quotations ▼
Why is a dome so strong?
Super Strong… Due to their fixed sides, triangles that form the framework of a dome transfer force more evenly through their sides than other shapes. Geodesic domes are even said to have withstood fires and earthquakes better than rectangle-based structures.
Why do churches have domes?
Domes adorn churches, synagogues and mosques across Eurasia. … Since the days of Achaemenid in ancient Persia, rulers have built domes because of a deep symbolism. The circle represents the heavenly and divine. As an infinite form, with no end or beginning, it stands for the eternal.
What is another word for Dome?
In this page you can discover 36 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for dome, like: ceiling, cupola, top, vault, onion-dome, coving, mosque roof, church roof, , geodesic-dome and rotunda.


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Elbow carrying angle - excessive; Excessive carrying angle of the elbow; Cubitus valgus
When your arms are held out at the sides and your palms are facing forward, your forearm and hands should normally be about 5 to 15 degrees away from the body. This is the normal "carrying angle" of the elbow. This angle allows your forearms to clear the hips when swinging your arms, such as during walking. It is also important when carrying objects.
Certain fractures of the elbow can increase the carrying angle of elbow, causing the arms to stick out too much from the body. This is called an excessive carrying angle.
If the angle is decreased so that the arm points toward the body, it is called a "gunstock deformity."
Because the carrying angle varies from person to person, it is important to compare one elbow with the other when evaluating a problem with the carrying angle.
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Junction temperature is a key parameter that influences both the performance and the reliability of the insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) module, while solder fatigue has a significant effect on the accuracy of junction temperature estimates using the electro-thermal model. In this paper, an improved electro-thermal model, which is independent of solder fatigue, is proposed to accurately estimate the junction temperature of IGBT module. Firstly, solder fatigue conditions are monitored in real time with the information of the case temperatures. Secondly, when solder fatigue is found, the update process of the electro-thermal model parameters is performed to match the model parameters with the fatigue device. With the above two-step process, the influence of solder fatigue on the accuracy of temperature estimates can be removed in good time. Experimental results are provided to validate the effectiveness of the proposed method.
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How to install CakePHP 4 Framework
CakePHP is a widely used PHP framework for small and large-scale projects. It is based on the MVC (Model View Controller) architecture which makes the development process easier if you are familiar with it.
It requires composer for installation.
In this tutorial, I show how you can install CakePHP 4 in your system.
I am assuming you have already installed composer. If not then you can follow this link.
How to install CakePHP 4 framework
Contents
 1. Server requirement
 2. Create a Project
 3. Start development server
 4. Output
 5. Conclusion
1. Server requirement
 - Minimum PHP version it requires is 7.4.
 - The following extensions need to be enabled – mbstring, intl, SimpleXML, and PDO.
 - It supports the following database storage engines –
 - MySQL (5.6 or higher)
 - MariaDB (5.6 or higher)
 - PostgreSQL (9.4 or higher)
 - Microsoft SQL Server (2012 or higher)
 - SQLite 3
2. Create a Project
 - Navigate to the htdocs using the Command prompt or terminal depending on your system –
composer create-project --prefer-dist cakephp/app:~4.0 cakephpproj
 - Here, cakephpproj is the project name. Change it while running the command.
CakePHP 4 project structure
3. Start development server
 - Navigate to the created project using the Command prompt if you are on windows or use the terminal if you are on Mac or Linux.
 - Run the following command for Mac and Linux –
bin/cake server
Run CakePHP 4 project
 - If you are on Windows –
cd bin/cake
cake server
Start CakePHP 4 development server in Windows
 - Change port –
bin/cake server -H 127.0.0.1 -p 3421
or
bin/cake server -H localhost -p 3421
 - Run the command in your browser.
4. Output
It will give the following output if the project runs successfully.
CakePHP 4 project
5. Conclusion
I hope this tutorial helps you to set up your first CakePHP 4 project.
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The History of Pointe Shoes: The Landmark Moments That Made Ballet's Signature Shoe What It Is Today
Pointe shoes, with their ability to elevate a dancer both literally and metaphorically to a superhuman realm, are the ultimate symbol of a ballerina's ethereality and hard work. For students, receiving a first pair of pointe shoes is a rite of passage. The shoes carry an almost mystical allure: They're an endless source of lore and ritual, with tips, tricks and stories passed down over generations.
The history of pointe shoes reveals how a delicately darned slipper introduced in the 1820s has transformed into a technical tool that offers dancers the utmost freedom onstage today.
1730s: Marie Camargo Invents the Ballet Slipper
A lithograph of Camargo in a floral gown and heeled shoes with one leg lifted
Marie Camargo
Courtesy Jerome Robbins Dance Division, The New York Public Library
During ballet's creation in the courts of Europe, dancers wore heeled shoes in line with the era's aesthetic. In the 1730s, Paris Opéra Ballet dancer Marie Camargo was the first to remove her shoes' heels, forging the way for the soft slipper we know today. "Camargo is the transitional point between a heeled shoe and pointe shoe. She is the ballet slipper," says Linda Murray, curator of the Jerome Robbins Dance Division of the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts. The slipper allowed Camargo to perform leaps and fast allégros that were not possible in heeled shoes, expanding movement vocabulary for ballerinas.
1790s: Charles Didelot's Flying Machine
In the late 18th century, Charles Didelot, a Paris Opéra Ballet dancer-turned-choreographer, invented a wire rigging that allowed dancers to "fly" onstage. The apparatus lifted dancers up onto their toes before they flew. "His ballet Flore et Zéphire introduced the idea of weightlessness," says Murray. "From a choreographic perspective, this is the first notion of what it means to dance on pointe."
1820s–1830s: Marie Taglioni and the Romantic Ballerinas
Lithograph of Taglioni in a dress covered in flowers and pearl jewelry and wings, standing on pointe in a low arabesque
Marie Taglioni in La Sylphide
Courtesy Jerome Robbins Dance Division, The New York Public Library
In 1823, the Italian dancer Amalia Brugnoli introduced pointework to ballet audiences, rising up to the tips of her toes in Armand Vestris' La Fée et le Chevalier. Brugnoli wore lightly stitched square-toed satin slippers, and had to use her arms and a visible amount of effort to get up on her toes. Nevertheless, she inspired the other dancers of the day, including Marie Taglioni, to practice the technique. In 1832, Taglioni became the first to dance a full-length ballet on pointe when she premiered La Sylphide, choreographed by her father, Filippo Taglioni. "Marie Taglioni gets the credit and the blame for introducing pointework," says Eliza Gaynor Minden, the head of design behind pointe shoe company Gaynor Minden. For Taglioni, rising up on pointe was more than just a stunt; she used her shoes—tight-fitting, darned, leather-soled satin slippers tied with ribbons—to convey character and emotion. Other Romantic-era ballerinas, particularly Fanny Elssler, who excelled at fast footwork, pushed pointework even further in the years that followed.
1870s–1890s: Italian Shoes Set the Imperial Standard
Sarah Lane in pink Aurora costume in a pass\u00e9 with one arm in the air onstage
American Ballet Theatre's Sarah Lane in Alexei Ratmansky's reconstruction of The Sleeping Beauty
Rosalie O'Connor, Courtesy American Ballet Theatre
Later in the 19th century, Italian shoemakers developed reinforced pointe shoes with stiff boxes made from newspaper, flour paste and pasteboard. The shoes' cardboard insoles were reinforced with leather. "The Italian ballerinas were able to do more bravura steps on pointe, including sustained balances and multiple pirouettes," says Minden. Italian dancers traveled to Russia, where ballet was extremely popular in the imperial courts, and ultimately influenced Marius Petipa to incorporate pointework into his ballets. He used it to help define his characters, such as Princess Aurora in The Sleeping Beauty, whose long balances demonstrate her poise.
1910s–1930s: Anna Pavlova and Capezio
Black and white photograph of Anna Pavlova in a white swan tutu standing in fifth position on pointe with her arms crossed at her heart
Anna Pavlova in 1905
Herman Mishkin, Courtesy the Museum at FIT
Early-20th-century prima Anna Pavlova had very high, unstable arches, so she put leather soles inside her pointe shoes and hardened the box for more support. When she made her first trip to the U.S. in 1910, Pavlova had her company outfitted in shoes made by the Metropolitan Opera shoemaker Salvatore Capezio, thereby launching the first international pointe shoe brand. While Pavlova helped bring pointe shoes into the modern era, her shoes still had a very rounded toe and narrow vamp, making them much less stable than those worn today. "Footage of Pavlova even shows that she's sort of rocking on her toes the entire time she's on pointe," says Murray.
Close up photo of old heavily darned pointe shoe
Anna Pavlova's heavily darned shoe
Courtesy The Museum at FIT
1920s–1980s: The Shoe Adapts to Abstraction
Reichlen, in pink tights and a black leotard with a black belt, stands in a wide fourth position with her arms in the air.
New York City Ballet's Teresa Reichlen dancing Balanchine's 1946 The Four Temperaments
Paul Kolnik, Courtesy NYCB
Throughout the 19th century, the main purpose of the pointe shoe was to serve a ballet's narrative, distinguishing the mortals from supernatural fairies and sylphs. "But in the 20th century, particularly with the emergence of the Ballets Russes and then George Balanchine, you start to see an interest in pushing the vocabulary of ballet instead," says Murray. Over the next several decades, innovators from Bronislava Nijinska to William Forsythe expanded the physical limitations of ballet technique, leading to a demand for a stronger, more supportive shoe. Designs like the flat, platform box we are familiar with today were developed to give dancers more control.
1990s–Today: New Materials and Methods
Full page ad of two photos of Gillian Murphy with a quote below, and pink Gaynor Minden logo
Gillian Murphy in an early Gaynor Minden ad
Courtesy Gaynor Minden
In recent years, scientific approaches to pointe shoe construction and training have helped the shoe adapt to contemporary choreographic demands. In 1993, Gaynor Minden launched a shoe inspired by the shock-absorption found in athletic footwear, opening the door for other designers to experiment with modern materials to improve shoes' durability and fit. Emerging research in dance medicine has also made pointework safer. Dr. Sue Mayes, director of The Australian Ballet's pioneering Artistic Health program, collects data on all musculoskeletal complaints in the company, and she advises that proper fit for shoes is paramount to injury risk reduction. "The foot needs room to expand and contract to allow the shoe to act as a spring," she says, "We encourage dancers to be reassessed every year, even as adults." Mayes also stresses that proper preparation, gradual reintroduction of pointework after a break from dancing, and full leg strengthening can allow a dancer to perform on pointe without fear. "The last thing we want is for a dancer to feel cautious onstage."
Mayes adjusts the foot of a dancer sitting on a massage table in a studio.
Dr. Sue Mayes working with dancers at The Australian Ballet
Kate Longley, Courtesy The Australian Ballet
Beyond "European Pink"
Two Black dancers in silver tutus put on satin pointe shoes
Ballet Black dancers Cira Robinson and Marie Astrid Mence model Freed's line.
Tyrone Singleton, Courtesy Ballet Black
In the early 1970s, Dance Theatre of Harlem began customizing the company dancers' tights, pointe shoes and ribbons in shades of brown to match their skin tones. The effect was revolutionary for classical ballet. But it isn't until recently that pointe shoe manufacturers have started releasing shades that reflect the diverse skin tones of the ballerinas wearing them. Gaynor Minden released a collection of inclusive satin shades in 2017. The following year, Freed of London followed suit, in collaboration with the London-based dance company Ballet Black. And in the midst of June 2020's nationwide protests demanding racial justice, brands Bloch, Russian Pointe, Capezio, Nikolay, Grishko and Suffolk jumped on board, promising expanded lines released within the year. These options have helped free dancers from pancaking their shoes to match their skin tones, which can be costly and time-consuming. Most importantly, redefining what a pointe shoe looks like breaks down a long-outdated construct and makes ballet more accessible and welcoming to all


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Adding a language to Tableau Server
If you find yourself embedding Tableau Server but serving areas with languages that are not part of the standard set provided by default, it is possible to add support for additional language.
DISCLAIMER: Not supported by Tableau whatsoever, may break at any time, may void your warranty, proceed with caution!!!.
Updated 2018-05-09: New instructions for Tableau Server 10.5. A few things moved but it all works like before.
Adding a New Language
There are two parts to Tableau Server that are visible to the end user (only one when you fully embed):
 - vizportalclient: the UI of Tableau Server
 - vizqlserver: Draws all of the vizes that are embedded in an iframe.
These instructions will add a language to vizqlserver, but we'll also do some work on vizportalclient to make sure everything is in order.
There are three steps to adding a language:
 1. Adding an entry for the language into the Repository
 2. Duplicating an existing language's files and modifying
 3. Adjusting the JavaScript files of Tableau Server to make the language available
Adding an entry for the language into the Repository
Inside the Tableau Server PostgreSQL Repository, there is a table called language_prefs. If you SELECT * this, you'll find the languages that appear in the Language selection box for each user. Tableau Server also uses this table on startup to determine which languages exist in the server.
To add a Russian language pack:
INSERT INTO language_prefs VALUES
('ru','русский',900,'/help/en_US','ru_RU')
The values for the row are:
 1. The lowercase version of the language code ('ru' for Russian). This is how the language will be identified in other places throughout the Tableau Server code
 2. The name that will be visible in the drop-down selector in the Tableau Server UI
 3. An integer that determines the order the languages appear in the selector box for each user. The default pattern goes up by 100 each time, and there are 8 original languages, so our first new language is 900 and we'll just increment from there. I suppose you could rearrange the existing languages to put your new one to the top.
 4. The fourth value is the help file link pattern, which we'll leave pointed to the English help, because that's one thing we're not going to take into our own hands for translation.
 5. The last value is the language_locale code, with language lower-case and locale uppercase. 'ru_RU' in this case.
If you just tried this with the readonly user, you received a message that you don't have privileges. That user isn't named "readonly" for nothing. To do this warranty voiding action, you'll have to find a user with admin rights, which might be mentioned in various blog posts. If you can find the user and its password, you are qualified to continue.
At this point, when you restart Tableau Server it will try and look for the Russian language files. They don't exist yet, so we better create some.
Duplicating an existing language's files and modifying
Note: You'll want to copy all of the custom files you create before you do an upgrade, then put them back in place afterward, checking that no new values have been added to the jsstrings files for the supported languages. You also should keep a copy of the original vizportalMinLibs.js and messageformat_locales.js (and anything else you change) that you can substitute back in place so nothing gets messed up when you upgrade.
Note 2: In 10.0+, every content file has an equivalent .gz file which will be read if it exists. You can rename all of these with ".old" at the end so that the Apache server will ignore them. Or you can gzip your modified files to replace them. You also MUST follow these steps to disable server-side caching so that your new files will be delivered. There are also min.js versions of almost every JavaScript file. These are almost impossible to modify, so what you can do is change their names (and move somewhere safe) and then save the non-minified version with the .min.js ending. I supposed you could minify the files as well but that's beyond me.
Note 3 (10.5): In 10.5, the server-side caching seems to be less strong that before, so you may not need to disable it. However, the system is definitely looking for the min.js versions of the files, so make sure you do the duplication mentioned at the end of Note 2.
vizqlserver files
As mentioned earlier, the files that are involved in the actual display of a Viz (and web edit) come from vizqlserver. The JavaScript files that include those strings live in the directory (or its equivalent):
C:\Program Files{ (x86)}\Tableau\Tableau Server\{version}\vizqlserver\public\v_{versionnumber}\javascripts\
In this directory you'll find a set of files named "jsstrings_". Open up "jsstrings_en.js" and you'll find a JavaScript object with keys and text that clearly line up with every bit of text found in the viz iframe. We can use this as our template for translation. Save As a copy as "jsstrings_ru.js", and then modify something you'll see immediately once all the changes are in place. I suggest "ToolbarDownload:" or "ToolbarEdit:" as good candidates.
Eventually you'll want to translate all of these strings so that the end user gets the desired experience. This takes care of vizqlserver — the jsstrings file controls it all.
vizportalclient files
Now let's do some work on vizportalclient just to make sure the server doesn't balk when it looks for a language. Let's look in
C:\Program Files{ (x86)}\Tableau\Tableau Server\{version}\vizportalclient\public
Notice that there are directories for each language. Let's copy the 'en' folder and rename that copy 'ru'.
Earlier than 10.5: If you compare the files in each of the directories, you'll notice that they are all identical, with placeholders where the translated text goes. This is convenient and means there is no danger in just replicating the 'en' folder for each new language we add.
10.5: The files themselves actually have the real values for quite a few of the words in the HTML files themselves. If you remove (or rename) the .gz version of a file, the web server will use the basic HTML version. You can change the text directly (remember to only change text that is between the tags, and not any of the attributes of the HTML tags.
The next directory to make changes to varies between versions, so follow the correct instructions:
Earlier than 10.5:
C:\Program Files{ (x86)}\Tableau\Tableau Server\{version}\vizportalclient\public\loc
you'll find "__.json" files like "en.json" which include most of the strings that are used in the Tableau Server UI. Let's just copy en.json and rename is "ru.json". You could translate these later if you needed to, but for now let's leave them in English so we can still navigate when we test our new language.
10.5:
C:\Program Files{ (x86)}\Tableau\Tableau Server\{version}\vizportalclient\public\localize
you'll find "messages.language_locale.js" files like "messages_en_US.js" which include most of the strings that are used in the Tableau Server UI. Let's just copy en.js and rename is "ru.js". You could translate these later if you needed to, but for now let's leave them in English so we can still navigate when we test our new language.

There is a basic set of language_locale information around times, calendar dates, numbers, etc. in
C:\Program Files{ (x86)}\Tableau\Tableau Server\{version}\vizportalclient\public\locales
which do not need any changes — the codes for almost every locale are already here and ready.
Adjusting the JavaScript files of Tableau Server to make the language available
The actual JavaScript files that compose the functional "Tableau Server" application code have references that actually direct the correct localized content to be loaded. These also vary a bit depending on the version:
Before 10.5:
There are two more files we need to change to enable the new language, and we make the same change to both of them:
C:\Program Files{ (x86)}\Table


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Flameproof lighting supplier Azolite, now a division of industrial plugs manufacturer Powermite, has manufactured a new flameproof light-emitting diode (LED) light for use in underground mining to improve safety and efficiency. Previously, fluorescent lights were most commonly used in mining operations for work area and road/walkway illumination.
"Fluorescents are extremely sensitive glass tubes. The necessary care not to break the tubes during transport and installation is a huge challenge in arduous mining conditions. In addition, the environmental impact associated in the disposal of fluorescent products necessitates disciplined practices and procedures to be followed," says Azolite MD Donovan Marks.
Maintenance activities, which may involve climbing ladders and working in awkward positions, require mineworkers to walk in areas where light maintenance is needed, as they can be at risk of slipping, tripping or being exposed to broken glass if a light has been damaged.
"When designing the LED light, we focused on the safety of our customers on site, as well as improving the total cost of ownership by providing an improved operating life cycle.
"Consideration of the unstable conditions of underground mining prompted us to develop a plastic housing around the light that will not break, should it be flung or fall on the ground," he explains.
Research on the potential impact of LED lights, with regard to the reduction of mining injuries during operation and the maintenance of lighting systems, published by the US National Institute of Occupation Safety and Health (NIOSH), reports that 140 relevant mining accident records were found between 2002 and 2006 in the US.
NIOSH says the incidents resulted in 3 668 working days being lost, with an additional 925 days of restricted activity on the mines.
About 74 accidents occurred during lighting maintenance when workers were changing bulbs at the mines. Although 37% of the maintenance accidents resulted in nonfatal days-lost injuries, the days away from work averaged 78.4 per injury.
There were five cases where employees received cuts when the bulb broke in their hands while it was being removed, says the NIOSH report authored by Michael Yenchek and John Samarco.
"The role LED technology plays in these accidents is to reduce the need for maintenance and exposure to maintenance-related hazards," says Marks.
Azolite reports that the application of LED lights in the mining industry could also be beneficial to plants that are highly dependant on electricity as a power source because these lights consume significantly less energy.
"As a result, the operating costs of a plant and its environmental footprint are reduced," says Azolite sales and marketing manager Rikus Prinsloo.
Marks mentions that the LED light is simultaneously undergoing testing by the South African Bureau of Standards and trials being conducted by some of the mining houses operating in the country.
"Because the needs of mines differ, the product must be versatile, which is why its introduction onto the market is being delayed."
Other Innovative Products
Proof Engineering, also a division of Powermite, has manufactured plugs and socket products from a new zinc alloy material, developed in-house, to expand its flameproof range.
Prinsloo says the zinc alloy was developed as an alternative to brass, owing to the high incidence of brass theft. In addition to reducing and eliminating coupler theft, other consequential benefits include:
- Improved safety – unlike brass that will deform (or even form hairline cracks) under abusive use, the South African Future Value (ZAFV) material would rather break
- Improved production availability
- Reduced labour costs (resulting from unplanned replacement activities)
- Reduced unscheduled or unplanned downtime
- Reduced operating costs
- An opportunity to manage couplers from 'cradle to grave' as the material contaminates scrap metal salvage operations
"Our research and development has recommended the ZAFV material, as it is not targeted by thieves who supply scrap yards or unscrupulous resellers and repairers. In addition, the third generation of the ZAFV material is already in an advanced development phase," adds Marks.


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We optimized the resolution of nanohole arrays in metal films for refractive-index sensing by increasing the sensitivity with modifications to the hole-array parameters and by increasing the signal to noise ratio of the sensor system. The nanohole-array parameters (including film thickness, periodicity and diameter) were first optimized by finite-difference time-domain simulations, and then the arrays were fabricated and tested, showing good agreement between the two cases (theory and experiment) in terms of optimal parameters. To improve the sensitivity and to reduce the noise, the laser source wavelength was optimized (including the efficiency of the camera for detection) and the intensity was increased. A bulk resolution of 6 × 10-7 refractive-index units was demonstrated. Due to the collinear microscope geometry and potential for multiplexing of nanohole arrays, these results are encouraging for future biosensing applications.
|Original language||English (US)|
|Number of pages||6|
|Journal||Applied Physics A: Materials Science and Processing|
|State||Published - Dec 2012|


Today's picks
 Is drinking ice water in hot weather bad for health?
 Drinking water is one of the most reliable way to keep body temperatures at an acceptable level during heat waves.
 In general, health experts recommend drinking at least two liters of water a day, but a little more in hot weather.
 Many people put ice cubes in the water to get a feeling of freshness and coolness, but is this safe for health?
 And every summer, numerous posts are published online urging people to avoid very cold water, as it can have serious consequences.
 Freezing fluids can upset the esophagus, causing unpleasant symptoms, including stomach cramps or chest pains and signs characteristic for esophageal spasm.
 In a widely spread video, a man said that he started seeing spots, feeling very nauseous in his stomach and numbness in his hands and feet after drinking ice water, and the man added that cold water disrupts the body's signals, and claimed that rapid exposure to cold water and air after sports makes the body rejuvenate.
 Distribution of blood from the hands, feet and head to the stomach.Health professionals don't think water is the culprit, and people rarely faint in hot weather.
 Doctors believe that some underlying health conditions, not just cold water, cause fainting in hot weather. At its most severe, conditions such as heat exhaustion, dehydration and others can lead to fainting, according to the British newspaper Express.
 Heat-related problems tend to affect people who work outside in hot weather, and heat stroke is a particular risk under these conditions, and its symptoms match those the video maker claims were caused by cold water.
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St Patrick's Trian
Kids love this place, which in three separate and highly interactive exhibitions tells the history of Armagh, the story of St Patrick and recounts the tale of Gulliver's Travels.
The name Trian [say: Tree-an] is taken from the three old divisions of Armagh – into Irish Town, English Town and Scots Town, but the stories it tells have much wider interest and they are very well told.
The Armagh Story
You will have driven through Armagh by the time you see this, and will see how the city grew, from it's earliest pre-Christian origins though the arrival of St Patrick, raids by the Vikings and the development of a fine Georgian city right to the modern day.
It is not a dull presentation – kids are engaged with drawings and via interactive screens and get to join in with activities along the way.
St Patrick's Story
Much of what was know about St Patrick is contained in The Book of Armagh, a treasure of early Christian Ireland which is on display here in facsimile (you can see the original in Trinity College, Dublin).
In this part of the Trian we learn not just about St Patrick, but about how these manuscripts were created. Visitors can trace some of the images from the book – after they have learned to make their own ink and quill pen! Interactive displays allow you to converse with and question some of those involved in creating the book.
Here the world expands and you become a tiny lilliputians, donning costumes and sitting in huge chairs, as you enter the home of the giant Gulliver to hear his amazing story.
It's really fun and you even get to tie up the giant!
Visiting St Patrick's Trian
The exhibitions are open year round, all day Monday-Saturday, afternoons only on Sunday. More detailed info at the website.
There is an auditorium at the site where events of various kinds, including musical events, are held. There is no information about these on the website, so you will need to contact them to find out if there is anything on when you are in the area.
The is a nice bright and airy cafe at the centre, serving good snacks and light meals, with a terrace to eat on if the weather allows.


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HomeLight's algorithm uses transaction data to match buyers and sellers with real estate agents.
To maximize your chances of receiving referrals, you will need to ensure that your past 1-3 years of transaction history is uploaded and verified.
There are two ways to add transactions:
- If you have several transactions to add, we recommend using the upload spreadsheet tool.
- If you have a small number of transactions to add, you can add each of your transactions individually through the single transaction tool.
Once signed in, click here to upload your transactions.
Regardless of which method you use, keep in mind the following:
- We ask that you only upload residential sales transactions. You should not add rental, commercial, or land transactions.
- You'll need to provide supporting evidence that our team can use to cross-verify the transaction data you add. Verification examples could include a link to your sold listings on the MLS, your personal website, or a screenshot or PDF of your production report.
Bulk Uploading Transactions to HomeLight
To get started, you will need to gather the required information. Each transaction requires the following details:
- Which side of the transaction you represented (buyer, seller or both)
- Property type
- Full Property Address
- Original Listing Date and Price
- Selling Date and Price
Note: If you are licensed in a nondisclosure state, this information is still required, but will not be displayed publicly.
Once you have gathered the required information, download the template spreadsheet. This is the spreadsheet you will use to compile all of your transactions.
- The template spreadsheet contains a header row. Do not make any changes to this row or any of its contents.
- Next, begin entering your transaction data. Ensure that you don't skip any rows and all fields are formatted correctly.
- Columns A through K are required for each transaction. The remaining columns are optional, but you must leave the header rows intact. You are encouraged to fill out as many of the columns as possible.
- Once you are done, save the file in CSV format.
Use the "Upload spreadsheet" button to upload the file. You'll also be required to upload your verification evidence.
Uploading Single Transactions to HomeLight
To add a single transaction to HomeLight, click the "Single Transaction" button.
Simply fill out the form with the required information, then provide a link to your verification source or upload a verification file.
If there are any problems with the spreadsheet or verification you provided, you will receive an email with further details. Otherwise, you will receive a confirmation email letting you know that your transactions have been successfully verified. Once your transactions are verified, they will immediately be included in our referral matching algorithm.
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The Almond Board of California (ABC) has put together a mini-documentary highlighting the evolution of whole orchard recycling (WOR) in California. The video, 'RESILIENCE: The Whole Orchard Recycling Origin Story,' focuses on the story of Dr. Brent Holtz and his experience with WOR. Senior Manager of Industry Relations and Communications for ABC, Jenny Nicolau said the video centers on "how a single idea can spark a change for an entire industry."
Throughout the video, Dr. Holtz details his experience growing up on the farm and how the seed for WOR was planted early in his life. For more than 30 years he has been researching the practice to better understand the multitude of benefits that it can provide for growers. WOR can help to improve water holding capacity, increase soil organic matter, and increase yields. Deciding what to do at the end of an orchard's productive life can be difficult. WOR offers growers a chance to still get value from their old trees. "The benefits of whole orchard recycling means you're not just ripping out 25 years of history and work but you're really reincorporating that into the success and the future of the next orchard you plant," Nicolau explained.
ABC has a host of other documents and videos covering a wide array of industry topics, but Nicolau explained the mini-documentary was the first of its kind for them. The new video serves to complement the additional resources already available to industry members interested in learning more about WOR.
"Growers can learn more, and they can actually download the whole orchard recycling guide which is a complete how-to and it also outlines some benefits and considerations," said Nicolau "So really some great resources, how-to videos, grower guides, and this documentary on Brent Holtz and his life and his research, I think is that cherry on top."
Listen to Nicolau's interview below.


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The production of high purity rutile titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles was carried out by a rapid gas-phase chemical reaction under initial chemical reaction conditions (initial temperature, ignition energy and gas pressure about 100-200 °C, 40 J and 1-4 MPa, respectively). The results showed the sphere, high purity and disperse rutile structure TiO2 nanoparticles with an average size of 25 nm, which were studied by X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), Energy Dispersive X-ray Detector (EDX) and X fluorescence spectrometer (XRF).
Ning, L., Hongwen, J., Zhanguo, M., & Liyuan, Y. (2014). Synthesis of nanoscale high purity rutile titania by a rapid gas-phase chemical reaction. Materials Letters, 137, 164–166. _URL_


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Definition of pabulum :
The means of nutriment to animals or plants; food; nourishment; hence, that which feeds or sustains, as fuel for a fire; that upon which the mind or soul is nourished; as, intellectual pabulum.
victual, chow, aliment, eats, eatable, pap, provender, nutriment, diet, regimen, victuals, provisions, viands, comestible, meat, grub, sustenance, food, care for, provision, nutrition, alimentation, nurture, commissariat, feed, fare, ingestion, edible, foodstuff, nourishment, forage, bread, fodder, esculent
- Hence it is demonstrated that a large number of the spores of fungi are constantly present in the atmosphere, which is confirmed by the fact that whenever a suitable pabulum is exposed it is taken possession of by floating spores, and soon converted into a forest of fungoid vegetation. - "Fungi: Their Nature and Uses", Mordecai Cubitt Cooke.
- From the above it will be concluded that the habitats of fungi are exceedingly variable, that they may be regarded as almost universal wherever decaying vegetable matter is found, and that under some conditions animal substances, especially of vegetable feeders, such as insects, furnish a pabulum for their development. - "Fungi: Their Nature and Uses", Mordecai Cubitt Cooke.
- In doing this, the influence he had established over the eastern members, with the agency of Robert Morris with those of the middle States, effected his side of the engagement; and so the Assumption was passed, and twenty millions of stock divided among favored States, and thrown in as a pabulum to the stockjobbing herd. - "Memoir, Correspondence, And Miscellanies, From The Papers Of Thomas Jefferson", Thomas Jefferson.


April 26, 2006
Police break up anti-nuclear Red Square protest
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian police on Wednesday dragged away
activists protesting on Red Square against atomic power on the
20th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster.
Thirteen young protesters from Greenpeace chained
themselves to railings around St Basil's Cathedral, a central
Moscow landmark famous for its multicoloured onion domes,
before plain clothes agents told them to move on.
Unsanctioned protests are forbidden on Red Square, which
was a favorite gathering place for Soviet dissidents. The
leather-jacketed agents and uniformed Kremlin guards used bolt
cutters to unchain the activists, whom they dragged away.
The 13 activists were wearing yellow t-shirts with
individual letters that, when taken together, spelled out "No
to Chernobyls" in a reflection of green groups' opposition to
world plans to build a new generation of nuclear reactors.
Russia is planning 40 more reactors, and is still using 11
reactors of the type used at Chernobyl, which was the world's
worst civilian nuclear disaster, spewing radiation across
The agents also led away photographers and cameramen
filming the protest. "They said they were not detaining us,
just taking us away for a conversation," one photographer said.
The main events marking the anniversary of the disaster are
taking place in Ukraine -- home to the remains of the power
station's fourth reactor which contaminated swathes of
territory in Russia, Ukraine and Belarus.
Concerns over soaring global energy needs and security of
fossil fuel supply have put nuclear power back at the heart of
the global energy debate despite the risk of Chernobyl-like
disasters and the nuclear waste that humanity will bequeath to
future generations.
Both Russia and the United States have called on fellow
industrialized powers to embrace nuclear energy to guarantee
stable supplies and cut greenhouse gas emissions.


Archive - Dec 8, 2006 - Story
Evidence of Norsemen in the Roman Legions
"It is a well known fact that people from so called barbaric tribes like the German tribes up north, were recruited into the Roman legions." Now, new finds in Norway demonstrate that the northern lands had closer ties to the Roman Empire than previously believed.
Farewell to Count Sir Sarnac, of Ealdormere
Count Sir Sarnac Kir (Ba'adur), eighth King of Ealdormere, died on December 4 after a brief illness. Friends in Ealdormere, the Midrealm, and elsewhere this week must say farewell to a Knight who will be fondly remembered.


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Level: intermediate
Mitigators are the opposite of intensifiers. When we want to make an adjective less strong we use these words: fairly, rather, quite
By the end of the day, we were rather tired.
The film wasn't great, but it was quite exciting.
and in informal English: pretty
We had a pretty good time at the party.
Be careful!
Level: advanced
When we use quite with a normal adjective, it makes the adjective less strong:
The food was quite bad.
(= The food was bad but not very bad.)
My nephew is quite clever.
(= My nephew is clever but not very clever.)
But when we use quite with a strong adjective, it means the same as absolutely:
The food was quite awful.
(= The food was absolutely awful.)
As a child he was quite brilliant.
(= As a child he was absolutely brilliant.)
Level: intermediate
Mitigators with comparatives
We use these words and phrases as mitigators:
a bit
just a bit
a little
a little bit
just a little bit
She's a bit younger than I am.
It takes two hours on the train but it is a little bit longer by road.
This one is rather bigger.
We use slightly and rather as mitigators with comparative adjectives in front of a noun:
This is a slightly more expensive model than that.
This is a rather bigger one than that.
Mitigators 1
Mitigators 2
Question 7 is worded differently in Tasks 1 and 2.
Is the wording in Task 1 correct?
Hello kaniraj,
The wording in question 7 is Task 1 was incorrect. I've now corrected it so that it's the same as in Task 2.
Thanks very much for pointing this out to us and helping us improve LearnEnglish!
Best wishes,
The LearnEnglish Team
Hello Sir,
Can I use "rather a (/ a rather) + adjective + noun"? For example: I think it is rather a (/a rather bad behavior.
Or isn't it possible and do we have to use "rather" only with adjective?
Thank you in advance.
Hello Uyanga3,
Yes, you can use 'rather' in this way - yours is a rather fine question. Please note, however, that 'behaviour' is an uncount noun in English, so it's not grammatical to speak of 'a behaviour'. You could say instead 'a rather bad attitude' or 'rather bad behaviour', for example.
Best wishes,
The LearnEnglish Team
Hi team,
Is it possible to use the "updation"(update), I've had saw this kind of usage in some places but don't think this is a right one, if then what else can be used instead of it.
Thanks in advance
Hi Sanover,
The correct term would be 'update', and there is no real alternative which is in common use. This is a flexible term: it can be a noun (an update) or a verb (to update something).
Best wishes,
The LearnEnglish Team
Hi, thanks for your help in advance,is this sentence correct?
I think nino's restaurant is slightly better than Belini's.
Hello Sir,
Can you please explain the radical concept of phrase and help me to learn deeply.
Thanks and Regards,
Hari prasath.T
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We're very happy to help you learn but I'm not quite sure what you mean by 'the radical concept of phrase'. Could you explain or - better still - provide an example so we can understand exactly what you mean? In general when asking questions on LearnEnglish, the more specific and concrete the question is, the more we will be able to help you with our answers.
Best wishes,
The LearnEnglish Team
Hello peter,
Thanks for reply. For example
(Phrase error)
The yoga session "is most likelihood to start at" 6.00 a.m
The yoga session "is mostly liked to start at" 6.00 a.m
The yoga session "is most likely to start at" 6.00 a.m
which one is correct
(Error spotting)
Martin would attempt (1)/ to open the umbrella (2)/when her spectacles slipped off (3)/ and fell down(4).
which one is wrong
To identify these error what should I learn. Please give me your valuable suggestions.
Hari prasath.T


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Definition of 'Retender'
The sale of a delivery notice for the underlying asset in a futures contract. A retender (also spelled re-tender) occurs when the buyer of a futures contract doesn't want to receive the underlying asset, which could be a complicated commodity such as corn or oil. By retendering the delivery, or tender, notice, they assure that the assets get delivered to the buyer of the notice instead.
Investopedia Says
Investopedia explains 'Retender'
Many traders of futures contracts want to bet on the direction in which they think the price of a particular commodity is going to move. They do not want to actually buy or receive the tangible asset that the contract is based on. Not all futures contracts allow for retendering, and some provide for cash settlement.
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Highlight: Stuttgarter Rössle / The Stuttgart Horse
The "Stuttgarter Rössle" – the emblem on the city's coat of arms – is a horse rampant: proud and vigorous, with fluttering mane and extended tail, untrammelled by saddle or bridle, it symbolises the city's development. Originally founded around 950 as a ducal stud farm, or Stuotgarten, Stuttgart has evolved over the centuries into today's bustling metropolis with its thriving economy and wealth of cultural diversity. In 1952 it became the capital of the newly-founded federal state of Baden-Württemberg. The horse has likewise undergone several changes in the course of time. Previously it had been portrayed striding, galloping or leaping against a silver background. The gold ground of the present blazon dates back to the year 1699 and the traditional colours of the House of Württemberg. The coat of arms finally arrived at its present form on 11th April 1938.


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I have a column (lets assume the width is 40px) and there I have some rows. The height of the rows depends on the length of text (if the text is long then there is a break line and therefore the height increases).
Now I want to display an icon in each row next to the text to show the user for example that he has already completed something in that tab. So I was trying to solve this by using only css. So if the user completes a tab then I change the css of that row. However, I'm not able to add to that row an image without that the image is being repeated.
I'm using this css code:
padding: 0 8px; padding-top: 8px; padding-right: 8px; padding-bottom: 8px; padding-left: 8px; overflow: hidden; zoom: 1; text-align: left; font-size: 13px; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",Arial,Sans; line-height: 24px; color: black; border-bottom: solid 1px _TAG_; background-color: white; background-image: url('images/checked.gif'); background-repeat-x: no-repeat; background-repeat-y: no-repeat;
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Honorary lecture from Claude Nicollier
Claude Nicollier is an astrophysicist, an astronaut, a professor and a leading figure of EPFL and the Swiss Space Center. He will give a Honorary lecture on March 10, 2015 at the Swiss Tech Convention Center. Save the date!
Claude Nicollier, astrophysicist, astronaut, professor, leading figure of EPFL and the Swiss Space Center, will give a Honorary lecture on Tuesday, March 10th 2015 at 5:15pm, at the Swiss Tech Convention Center, auditorium A.
This lesson will outline the major steps in the understanding of the concept of gravity, with the names of Galileo, Newton, and Einstein clearly standing out. It will describe and illustrate the very special conditions of "Zero-g" in a free flying spacecraft. The Principle of Equivalence, basis of Einstein's General Theory of Relativity, will also be presented, with some of its consequences.
Claude Nicollier has been a European Space Agency astronaut for nearly 30 years. He first graduated in physics (Bachelor) and astrophysics (Master), and then earned the title of Swiss Air Force pilot, airline pilot and test pilot. He was a member of the first group of ESA astronauts selected in 1978. He was then assigned to the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, for Space Shuttle training and flight assignment.
He took part in four space flights, and spent more than 1000 hours in space, including a spacewalk of more than eight hours duration to install new equipment on the Hubble Space Telescope. Since 2004, he has been a professor at EPFL, teaching at Master's level, and provides assistance to students on various space related projects. He is also involved in the "Solar Impulse" solar powered aircraft program as Head of Test Flights.
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Formation Thor's HammerDescribing the Germanic gods, Tacitus* mentions a Herculean figure called Thor. Into the Middle Ages, Thor's hammer was a symbol of fertility. Even today, goods at auction "come under the hammer". Thor's hammer was depicted in Neolithic rock drawings, and surprisingly, its form is also encountered in the cross-sections of train rails.
The Formation Thor's Hammer was created during the renovation of the Austrian Museum of Applied Arts (MAK). The entrance hall was turned into a walk-in sculpture, which enabled the visitors to follow the process of creation. When the work was finished, the entrance to the museum had been changed, allowing the threshold and staircase to be experienced in a whole new way.
* Publius Cornelius Tacitus (50 to 116 A.D.), Roman historian and consul. The Roman's understanding of Germanic mythology was strongly influenced by their own religious traditions. Therefore, because certain parallels were perceived between the two, Thor was equated with Hercules.
Formation Thor's Hammer, 1990
General view, Austrian Museum of Applied Arts, Vienna
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What is QuickDNS for? Running
Overview Output
DNS Lookup vs Hosts. Caveats
Advantages of QuickDNS Windows 10
Disadvantages of QuickDNS Acquiring QuickDNS
Format of Hosts. File Links
What is QuickDNS for?
 1. It speeds up your browser when it looks up a website.
 2. It enables your browser to find critical websites even when your DNS (Domain Name Service) servers are down.
Overview
How does it work? Let me explain with a familiar analogy. When you telephone someone, you either:
When your browser goes to a website, e.g. mindprod.com, similarly, it needs to look up the number to get the IP 65.110.21.43. Your computer does this automatically every time you visit a website by first visiting a computer on the web called a DNS server to look up the name for you.
DNS Lookup vs Hosts. Lookup
There are two problems with this:
 1. it adds an extra second or more to fetching a web page. It is a bit like looking up the number in an electronic phone book every time you make a phone call.
 2. if there is anything wrong with the DNS server, you are dead in the water, even if the website you want to visit is fully functional.
What you can do is create a little electronic address book of commonly visited websites called C:\Windows\system32\drivers\etc\hosts. The computer does not have to pester the DNS server to get these numbers. You can create this file manually with a text editor such as Notepad. You can manually look up the IPs of your common servers with the ping utility, e.g. on the command line type:
ping mindprod.com
The problem is, from time to time, the IPs change and your browser gets sent to the wrong IP. You need something to keep the list of IPs up to date. That is where QuickDNS comes in. You might run it every week or every time you reboot or every time lookup seems to be failing.
Advantages of QuickDNS
The advantages of using QuickDNS are:
Disadvantages of QuickDNS
Format of Hosts. File
Here is what a typical C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\hosts. file looks like. Most of the comments were put there by Microsoft. The lines with an IP and domain, I put there with a text editor. # introduces a comment. # leave marks a line that QuickDNS should leave alone.
You can disable a website with a line like this: 127.0.0.1 google.cn
QuickDNS does not support the older W95, W98, Me, NT and W2K.
Running
You can run QuickDNS with this little bat file:
rem running QuickDNS
rem adjust drive and directory to match where you put the quickdns.jar file.
J:
cd \com\mindprod\quickdns
java -jar quickdns.jar
and it will check all the IPs and update any that have changed. It will leave alone those marked with #leave. Even when it does not change any IPs, it still tidies up the hosts. file into neat columns. It never changes the order of the entries or removes comments.
If you want to run this bat file automatically, every time you boot, put a shortcut to it in: C:\Users\user\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\ or use Ace utilities to insert a registry entry to arrange to have it run on boot.
Surprisingly, Windows immediately notices the changes and puts them into effect right away. You don't have to reboot.
Output
Typical output will look like this:
QuickDNS updated: 173.194.33.40 to 173.194.33.46 for apis.google.com
QuickDNS updated: 173.194.33.55 to 173.194.33.47 for google.ca
QuickDNS updated: 173.194.33.34 to 173.194.33.97 for google.com
QuickDNS updated: 104.20.3.47 to 104.20.2.47 for statcounter.com
QuickDNS updated: 173.194.33.38 to 173.194.33.36 for translate.google.com
QuickDNS updated: 159.33.3.85 to 23.3.105.160 for _URL_
QuickDNS updated: 23.6.98.234 to 23.6.162.234 for _URL_
QuickDNS made 7 updates to your C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\hosts file.
If you don't see any output and you invoked with the shortcut quickdns.jar instead of java.exe -jar quickdns.jar, chances are you have *.jar associated with javaw.exe instead of java.exe. javaw.exe hides output.
Caveats
Make a back up copy of C:\Windows\system32\drivers\etc\hosts.. The hosts. file is fairly fragile and mysteriously becomes corrupted fairly often. Just copy your backup onto the damaged C:\Windows\system32\drivers\etc\hosts. and run QuickDNS. If that fails, reboot and repeat.
Windows 10
QuickDNS does not work under Windows 10 unless the bat file that invokes it has the run as administrator option. This is because Windows 10 now locks the hosts. file as a system file.
Acquiring QuickDNS
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1.1 2016-05-31 free Java
more infoprecismanualscreenshotbrowse source repository
for the current version of QuickDNS.
Refreshes IPs in hosts. file.
download 177K zip for QuickDNS Java source, compiled class files, jar and documentation to run on your own machine as an application.
Runs on any OS that supports Java e.g. W2K, XP, W2003, Vista, W2008, W7-32, W7-64, W8-32, W8-64, W2012, W10-32, W10-64, Linux, LinuxARM, LinuxX86, LinuxX64, Ubuntu, Solaris, SolarisSPARC, SolarisSPARC64, SolarisX86, SolarisX64 and OSX.
First install the most recent Java.
To install, extract the zip download with WinZip, (or similar unzip utility) into any directory you please, often J:\ — ticking off the use folder names option.
To check out the corresponding source from the Subversion repository, use the TortoiseSVN repo-browser to
access quickdns source in repository with [Tortoise] Subversion client on wush.net/svn/mindprod/com/mindprod/quickdns/.
After you have installed the jar, you can run it as an application. Type:
java -jar J:\com\mindprod\quickdns\quickdns.jar parms
adjusting as necessary to account for where the jar file is.
download ASP PAD XML program description for the current version of QuickDNS.
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