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The Special Operations Division trains and responds to emergency hazardous materials incidents, technical rescues, and the rescue of all incident victims. It also responds to disasters and assists other local emergency responders.
As a result of countywide strategic planning, Wylie is primarily concerned with two specialties: Water Rescue and Hazardous Materials response. Although these are our primary areas of concern, attention is given to all areas of specialized response. Current plans call for other agencies throughout Collin County to focus on other specialty areas, with hazardous materials being a joint effort among all agencies.
Special operations is a multi-faceted section and has management responsibilities for the following programs:
- Hazardous Materials
- Swift Water/Dive Rescue
- Specialized/Technical Rescue


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Meaning of observance
Pronunciation: (ub-zûr'vuns), [key]
- an act or instance of following, obeying, or conforming to: the observance of traffic laws.
- a keeping or celebration by appropriate procedure, ceremonies, etc.: the observance of the Sabbath.
- a procedure, ceremony, or rite, as for a particular occasion: patriotic observances.
- a rule or custom to be followed or obeyed; a customary practice.
- a rule or discipline for a religious house or order.
- a house or order observing a rule or discipline.
- an act or instance of watching, noting, or perceiving; observation.
- respectful attention or service.
- courteous attention as to a person; dutiful service.
- observance (Thesaurus)

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Cnc Model Making
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Cnc Hobby Projects
The problem with building a scale model is finding commercially available parts that represent the real subject. Benchtop cnc machines enable you to produce your own parts exactly as you need them.
They are accurate enough to manufacture precision moving parts or to replace inaccurate or damaged manufactured parts.
It is also common to use a cnc router to manufacture your own design rc models using milling tools or a laser cutter.
One popular cnc hobby project question is how to make landing gear for rc aircraft. Replacing wire legs on a scale aircraft goes a long way to improving its realism.
Commercially available units are generic and designed to be used in any model, so you have to make your own.
This is where a small benchtop cnc machine excels.
a set of scale model aircraft landing gear legs
Although this might not be a cnc project for beginners it isn't beyond the abilities of someone with a small amount of cnc knowledge and a set of digital calipers.
I made this set for a kawanishi N1K2-j model a while ago. I didn't take any photos of the construction but the pictures should give you a good idea of how they were made.
I followed the basic principles of any cnc project outlined in 'how to run a cnc machine'.
I started off deciding how I was going to design them, following the outline of the full size aircraft.
scale landing gear legs disassembled
Then I created my own drawings, ensuring I had the tools to complete them.
This means checking I had the correct sized drills, cutters and whether my little lathe and mill were big enough.
Sometimes a design has to be changed just to suit the size of your machine and what tools you have available.
scale landing gear legs disassembled
These parts started from round stock of aluminum.
Most of the initial operations were done on a manual taig lathe.
The hardest part was drilling out the inside of the main strut to accept the lower leg. The taig lathe is quite short and I had to reduce the length of a drill to make it fit.
The sliding fit had to be accurate so I drilled the hole first then later turned the male part to fit the finished size.
This way I didn't have to worry about the drill cutting slightly oversize.
scale landing gear scissor link components
Once the turning was completed the struts were mounted in the rotary 4th axis on the cnc mill to square off the area where the wheels are mounted.
This area was straightforward and only involved basic G-Code programming.
scale landing gear scissor link components
The next parts to be machined were the scissor links.
Again the programming was quite straightforward once the design and dimensions were carefully thought through and finalised.
The scissor links were initially machined 'edge up' in a vise so the narrow profile could be milled and the small hinge holes drilled.
The remaining operations were completed gripping on the excess stock in various orientations in a vise.
Then they were cut off the stock that was being held by the vise and turned around to finish the opposite edge.
retract unit pivot block
One other issue I had to deal with was the position of the mounting hole in the retract units.
It needed repositioning to accommodate the larger diameter of the main struts.
I decided it would be easier to copy the existing pivot blocks and keep the originals, positioning the hole in the bottom to suit the new struts.
You can see the original pivot block in the picture above with the one I machined installed in the unit.
pivot block machined on a hobby cnc machine
The original pivot block
scale aircraft landing gear legs attached to retract units
Scratch building models
Here is an example of using a cnc machine to achieve an accurate cutout in thin plywood. I needed to produce a window for a model Cessna, the acetate that was going to be used to represent the glass needed to be recessed.
a scale model of a cessna under construction
To make this easier I programmed the profile of the window to produce an accurate shape on my cnc machine.
This was then repeated using a reduced tool diameter offset and reduced Z axis depth to achieve the recess.
The profile was then mirrored to complete the opposite side.
This was done before the panel was glued to the existing airframe.
window frame of a scale model of a cessna
I have many tutorials on this website dedicated to educating hobbyists about diy cnc machining.
The techniques I have talked about here are explained in detail on posts like 'G-code programming for dummies' and 'M99 cnc code'.
Hopefully this post will give you ideas on how a benchtop cnc machine can help with your hobby and take it to the next level.


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Millipede is a non-toxic herbivorous insect, which does not bite people and release toxins. However, when it crawls on human body and encounters a attack, the worm breaks and the glands on both sides release toxins. When people are infected with its poison, the toxin can produce burning heat, blisters and pigmentation. If it happens to enter the eyes, it can cause severe inflammatory reaction. Once the skin comes into contact with this toxin, it must be washed with plenty of water immediately.
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Q:What's a fetish, and how does someone develop one?
A:A fetish is a condition in which someone is sexually fixated on an inanimate object, such as high heels or lingerie, or a nongenital body part, and has to touch, rub, smell, or see the object in order to become aroused and climax. Though no one is certain what causes a fetish, it's believed to affect mostly men and likely begins when sexual excitement is inadvertently linked to the object.
Of course, lots of men — and women — are turned on by various parts of the body and things like sexy underwear. But, they don't need them to become aroused, which is what separates an attraction from a fetish.
As long as a person with a fetish (called a fetishist) is still interested in having intimate relations, and he has an understanding and willing partner, the object of desire can be incorporated into their sexual repertoire.


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November 14, 2011
DSBN Students to Compete in Hunger Games Challenges
In the post-apocalyptic world depicted in Suzanne Collins' novel "The Hunger Games", the ruling government forces young people to compete against each other in a battle for survival. At the District School Board of Niagara, students taking part in challenges based on "The Hunger Games" will be working cooperatively to complete a number of different tasks and improve their literacy skills. Through the week of November 14-18, students will be engaged in a broad range of different outdoor activities based on the novel at the Woodend Conservation Area.
The event involves students from schools across the DSBN. In the challenges, students will be asked to build shelters from fallen logs, trees and branches, navigate the paths of the conservation area using orienteering skills and participate in interactive, cooperative novelty sports and activities.
Literacy Support Teacher Krista Kiemele says the games "provide students with an engaging opportunity to make connections to the novel and extend their understanding of the events that unfold throughout the plot through active participation."
Each day is scheduled to begin at approximately 10:00 a.m. and will conclude at 2:00 p.m. Woodend Conservation area is located near Niagara College's Glendale Campus on Taylor Road in Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Lakeview Public School
St. Catharines and Thorold
Power Glen Public School
Port Weller Public School
Richmond Street Public School
St. Catharines Collegiate
Gordon Public School
Plymouth Public School
James Morden Public School
Fort Erie and area
Garrison Road Public School
Ridgeway-Crystal Beach High School

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Can Allergies Thwart Fatal Colon Cancer?
THURSDAY, Oct. 18 (HealthDay News) -- A new study suggests that people who suffer from both hay fever and asthma may be less likely to die from colon cancer.
The research found that people with both hay fever and asthma were 17 percent less likely to die from colon cancer compared with people who have neither condition. But individuals with hay fever or asthma had little reduction in their risk of fatal colon cancer, according to the report.
People with hay fever and asthma are primed to develop allergic responses, which is why they have hay fever and asthma in the first place. The new theory is that they also mount an allergic response to colon cancer cells, said study author Eric Jacobs, strategic director of pharmacoepidemiology at the American Cancer Society in Atlanta.
"We are trying to understand how the immune system might be helping to slow down or prevent cancer," Jacobs said. "Further research is needed in this area, and if it supports the idea that a naturally occurring immune response can attack some colorectal cancers, vaccines could be developed to treat these cancers."
The study findings were scheduled for presentation Thursday at a cancer prevention meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research in Anaheim, Calif.
To arrive at their findings, the researchers analyzed data from two studies comprising about one million people each. None of the participants in either study had cancer when the studies began, but 19,000 died from colon cancer during the course of the studies.
The American Cancer Society estimates that about 52,000 Americans will die from colorectal cancers this year.
Dr. Andrew Chan, program director of the gastroenterology training program at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, said the new study marks an important first step.
"The hope is that we can build on this research and eventually develop a vaccine to treat colon cancer," Chan said. "We need to understand better what it is that is [lowering the risk of dying from] colon cancer," he said. "It's possible that hay fever and asthma are markers of robust immune response."
Chan added that eating a healthy diet and exercising regularly might also help people to prime their immune response and fight cancer.
Nearly 8 percent of U.S. adults have hay fever, according to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. People with seasonal hay fever are allergic to pollen and spores. Some suffer from hay fever-like symptoms year-round, usually because of an allergy to dust mites, pets, certain chemicals or some foods.
These same allergens can lead to asthma symptoms -- wheezing and cough -- caused by inflammation of the airways.
The data and conclusions of research presented at medical meetings should be considered preliminary until published in a peer-reviewed medical journal.
And, while the study found an association between having hay fever plus asthma and a reduced risk of fatal colon cancer, it did not prove cause-and-effect.
The American Cancer Society has more about colon cancer.
SOURCES: Eric Jacobs, Ph.D., strategic director, pharmacoepidemiology, American Cancer Society, Atlanta; Andrew Chan, M.D., M.P.H., program director, Gastroenterology Training, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston; presentation, American Association for Cancer Research, Anaheim, Calif., Oct. 18, 2012


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GAINESVILLE, Fla. — With the constant introduction of invasive species worldwide, thousands of types of wildlife eat new food, weakening their ability to reproduce, says a University of Florida scientist. That, in turn could lead to a reduction in our wildlife populations.
Scientists already know that when wildlife feed on invasive species, they can get sick, but until now, no one had studied how invasives impact traits that are critical to reproduction, said Christine Miller, a UF/IFAS associate professor of entomology and co-author of a new study that examined cactus bugs after they changed diets.
"Tens of thousands of species of animals are feeding on new foods because of what we as humans have done. We've moved species around, mixing and jumbling it all up," Miller said. "This study specifically looked at what that would mean for traits that are important for reproduction. The next step is to see how it affects reproduction itself."
Miller and former doctoral student Pablo Allen collected cactus eggs from the UF/IFAS Ordway-Swisher Biological Station near Melrose, Florida, and took them back to their lab in Gainesville. They divided baby bugs into those feeding on their normal cactus fruit and those eating fruit from cacti that are not native to the area.
Researchers saw cactus bugs lose some of their masculine traits after only a slight change in their diets.
Specifically, they found that when the babies ate new food, they grew only into tiny adults, Miller said. Females were smaller than they normally would be as grown-ups, while males were even teensier. Because male cactus bugs were so impacted by the new food, their legs resembled those of females – they were skinny and small. Like many living organisms, male cactus bugs use their normally strong hind legs to take over territory so they can reproduce, Miller said. In this way, they mimic many animals.
"This work suggests that when animals eat foods they are not accustomed to eating, the differences between the sexes may be reduced or disappear," Miller said. "In other words, it seems that new, stressful environments can create androgyny, which may reduce reproduction."
The study is published in the Royal Academy of Sciences B.
By: Brad Buck, _PHONE_, _EMAIL_
The mission of the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences is to develop knowledge relevant to agricultural, human and natural resources and to make that knowledge available to sustain and enhance the quality of human life. With more than a dozen research facilities, 67 county Extension offices, and award-winning students and faculty in the UF College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, UF/IFAS works to bring science-based solutions to the state's agricultural and natural resources industries, and all Florida residents. Visit the UF/IFAS web site at ifas.ufl.edu and follow us on social media at @UF_IFAS.

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What is RECOVER?
RECOVER (Real World Clinical Outcomes with Novel Modulator Therapy Combinations in People with CF) is a new research study that aims to look at the 'real world' impact of the new triple combination modulator (TCM), Kaftrio, in people with CF.
Why do we need to do this study?
Although clinical trials have proven that triple combination therapy is very effective for specific groups of people with CF, clinical trials are very controlled and highly monitored studies. Often things can be different in the everyday life, so it is really important to look at this also to prove that new medicines are effective. In addition, clinical trials look at a limited number of aspects of health outcomes, but in real world studies we have an opportunity to look at a wider array of outcomes that are important to people with CF.
Why is this study important?
New medications such as Kaftrio involve a significant investment on behalf of the state, and it is really important to be able to prove that the treatment is beneficial and value for money. Real world studies like RECOVER help to gather this information. Nowadays there are lots of new expensive therapies for rare diseases, all competing for limited health budgets. Providing high quality evidence for CF treatments will help us to maximise the likelihood of these treatments being funded now and into the future for people with CF.
What does RECOVER involve?
RECOVER will collect information both on routine outcomes already collected as part of standard care, such as lung function, infections, nutrition etc. but also novel and uncommonly used outcome measures. We will employ detailed measures of lung health such as lung clearance index (LCI), CT scans, exhaled nitric oxide and sputum inflammation. Abdominal complaints are common in CF – we will measure abdominal symptoms, bowel inflammation, pancreatic status and markers of liver disease. We want to also examine how people with CF remember to take TCM, and all other CF medicines after TCM has been started. Other aspects of RECOVER include looking at nasal inflammation, quality of life and how different genes might affect how different people respond to these new therapies.
Where is RECOVER taking place?
RECOVER is a truly international study. Funding for RECOVER comes predominantly from the US CF Foundation, with co-funding from CF Ireland and the UK CF Trust. The clinical sites for RECOVER are in Ireland and the UK (adult and paediatric), and we are working with collaborators across the UK and Ireland, Canada, Germany and the Netherlands. RECOVER does not have any relationship with Vertex Pharmaceuticals, the manufacturer of the TCM medication.
Who is involved?
RECOVER involves a team of leading CF specialists, scientists, data experts and representatives of people with CF. The team is lead by Paul McNally (Dublin) and Jane Davies (London), both pediatricians looking after people with CF. The team includes consultants in each of the clinical sites
Where do I get more information?
You can get more information about RECOVER by asking your CF nurse or consultant. The research team at your centre and one of the CF consultants are involved in the study and have more information. There are information leaflets for adults, parents of children, adolescents and young children.
Additionally, for further information and/or queries please contact us at _EMAIL_


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SANITARY MODULE LUNARES
Type: Realization Project for research purpose
Team: Agata Mintus, Leszek Orzechowski, Joanna Jurga
Sanitary Module in LunAres
A new sanitary module was designed for the LunAres Research Station to enable studies on recycling grey water for both purposes, flashing toilet and watering plants. The unit is located in a 30 square meter sea container equipped with basic hygiene installations and devices accessible for the disabled. Additionally, there is an experimental space included, which can be used for potential hydroponic laboratory. All installations in the container are accompanied by separates flow meters for detailed monitoring of water usage. The module also includes a dry toilet that produces compost as well as a separated compartment destined for a greenhouse. The toilet is primed with a substrate for initiating composting – coconut husk fibres. This allows for extended collection pre usage in a hydroponic system.


text: This paper describes the implementation of controlling physical parameters through IoT applications with GSM module. The ever increasing requirements for information being accessible at any time, from any place, regardless the type of remote device or planned operation, together with the need of complete control of a specific scenario or device has paved the way towards the next technological revolution: Internet of Things (IoT). In this project, the parameters are sensed by the respective sensors and are monitored by the individual microcontrollers. Finally, the values are displayed with the help of individual LCD displays. The microcontroller is connected to the PC through zigbee bus and the output will be displayed in that PC with the help of RS232 serial communication. This data is stored in the Pc and uploaded to the cloud. The system is reliable and stable. It is the most effective and most economical means of equipment safety monitoring.


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The New York Observer ran a series of eight letters from October 11 until December 27, 1900 by a man named Augustus. He was reporting on the Paris Exposition and part two (October 18) includes a description of the "traveling sidewalk" in action.
From this part of the fair it is possible to proceed to a distant exhibition which is placed in what is called the Champs de-Mars, without going out of the gates, by means of a travelling sidewalk or a train of electric cars. Thousands avail themselves of these means of transportation. The former is a novelty. It consists of three elevated platforms, the first being stationary, the second moving at a moderate rate of speed, and the third at the rate of about six miles an hour. The moving sidewalks have upright posts with knobbed tops by which one can steady himself in passing to or from the platforms. There are occasional seats on these platforms, and the circuit of the Exposition can be made with rapidity and ease by this contrivance. It also affords a good deal of fun, for most of the visitors are unfamiliar with this mode of transit, and are awkward in its use. The platform runs constantly in one direction, and the electric cars in the opposite.
Below is a photo of the moving sidewalk from the Library of Congress as well as a German postcard (circa 1900) of the moving sidewalk concept.
Postcards Show the Year 2000 (circa 1900)


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|(interface name spec...)|
Describes the name, arity, and (optionally) multiple return values of a function. For example, the signature (sig f (x y)) can be used to describe:
It can also describe a stub:
The names of the arguments is not significant; (sig f (x y)) also describes:
The name of the function and number of arguments are significant; (sig f (x y)) does not describe:
Signatures may also describe functions/stubs with multiple return values. The signature (sig f (a b) (c d)) describes the function:
and the signature:
(con con-name body-expr)Describes a logical contract with the given name and body. The body of a contract may refer to ACL2 primitives, as well as signatures within the same interface or any included interface.
A contract may also describe an axiom:
(include ifc-name)Imports one interface into another. It may refer to any previously-defined interface. Contracts following the include may refer to signatures from the included interface.
Include specifications also entail an obligation; if interface C includes B and B includes A, then C must include A as well. This obligation may be relaxed in the future, so that including B will automatically include A.
For example, the interface IAssociative contains a signature describing a binary function and a contract constraining it to be associative. The contract mulop-associative refers to the signature mulop as well as the built-in ACL2 function equal:
|(sig mulop (x y))|
|(equal (mulop a (mulop b c))|
|(mulop (mulop a b) c))))|
The interface ICommutative includes IAssociative and further constrains mulop to be commutative:
|(equal (mulop a b) (mulop b a))))|
The interface IDistributive includes ICommutative, introduces a new function addop, and states a contract that mulop distributes over addop. Note that IDistributive must also include IAssociative to satisfy the obligation from ICommutative:
|(sig addop (x y))|
|(equal (mulop a (addop b c))|
|(addop (mulop a b) (mulop a c)))))|
The interface IDistributeLists extends IDistributive with functions that perform addop and mulop on lists. Its contract addall/mulall-distributive refers to its own signatures, the imported signatures mulop and addop, and the built-in functions equal, implies, and proper-consp.
|(sig addall (xs))|
|(sig mulall (x ys))|
|(implies (proper-consp bs)|
|(equal (mulop a (addall bs))|
|(addall (mulall a bs))))))|
|(module name body...)|
(import ifc-name (ext-name int-name)...)Makes the bindings of any previously defined interface available inside a module. The module may use signatures as function names and rely on contracts as axioms. If an imported interface includes any other interfaces, the module must import them as well.
An import declaration may optionally bind some or all of the interface's external names to different internal names inside the module. For instance, the following import declaration binds mulop from IAssociative to times:
(import IAssociative (mulop times))
(export ifc-name (ext-name int-name)...)Makes the implementation of a previously defined interface available to clients of a module. The module must provide a definition (internal, imported, or ACL2 built-in) for each signature in the interface; these definitions must satisfy the interface's contracts. If the interface includes other interfaces, the module must either import or export them as well.
The export declaration may supply definitions whose internal names differ from their external signaturse. For instance, the following export declaration provides the builtin ACL2 function * as mulop to implement IAssociative.
The module MDistributive provides an implementation of IDistributive:
|(defun add (a b) (+ a b))|
|(defun mul (a b) (* a b))|
|(export IAssociative (addop add))|
|(export ICommutative (addop add))|
|(export IDistributive (addop add) (mulop mul)))|
The module MDistributeLists provides an implementation of IDistributeLists for any implementation of IDistributive:
|(import IAssociative (addop a))|
|(import ICommutative (addop a))|
|(import IDistributive (addop a) (mulop m))|
|(defun add (xs)|
|(if (endp (cdr xs))|
|(a (car xs) (add (cdr xs)))))|
|(defun mul (x ys)|
|(if (endp xs)|
|(cons (m x (car ys)) (mul x (cdr ys)))))|
|(export IDistributeLists (addall add) (mulall mul)))|
|(link name mod-name...)|
(link MDist MDistributive MDistributeLists)
The compound module MDist links together MDistributive with MDistributeLists. The result is a module that exports both IDistributive and IDistributeLists. It has no imports; the import of MDistributeLists is resolved to the export of MDistributive. Despite the duplicate definitions of add and mul in the component modules, there are no name clashes in MDist; addop and mulop are based on the functions from MDistributive, while addall and mulall are based on the functions from MDistributeLists.
A complete Modular ACL2 program is a sequence of interfaces, modules (including compound modules), module invocations, and expressions.
|(mulop (addop 1 2) 3)|
|(require path...)|


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When Canva sends an HTTP request to endpoints, it limits the number of resources that can be included in the response. For example, when Canva sends a request to the /content/resources/find endpoint, the endpoint must respond with 100 or fewer resources.
If an extension needs to respond with more resources than this limit allows, it can use continuation to deliver the resources across multiple requests and responses.
This topic explains what continuation is and how to support it.
Any endpoint that returns a list of resources can support continuation, including:
If an endpoint supports continuation, it can include a continuation property in the response body:
{
"type": "SUCCESS",
"resources": [],
"continuation": "<continuation_token>"
}
This property must contain a continuation token. A continuation token is a string of characters that, when passed back to the server, identifies how to return the next logical batch of resources. It can be as simple as a page number or a complex string that encodes more information.
The presence of the continuation property tells Canva to send another request to the endpoint when more resources are required, such as when a user scrolls through content in a content extension.
The subsequent request that Canva sends has a continuation property in the request body. This property contains the continuation token from the previous response:
{
"limit": 100,
"user": "<user>",
"brand": "<brand>",
"label": "<label>",
"locale": "<locale>",
"type": "<type>",
"continuation": "<continuation_token>"
}
The endpoint can use the token to respond with the relevant resources. For example, if the continuation property contains a value of "2", the endpoint can identify and return the resources that belong to that page.
When there are no more resources to retrieve, the endpoint can set the continuation property in the response body to null:
{
"type": "SUCCESS",
"resources": [],
"continuation": null
}
This tells Canva to stop sending additional requests to the endpoint.
To learn how to add continuation to an extension, see the following guides:


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With IPsec enabled, all network traffic between nodes on the OVN-Kubernetes Container Network Interface (CNI) cluster network travels through an encrypted tunnel.
IPsec is disabled by default.
IPsec encryption can be enabled only during cluster installation and cannot be disabled after it is enabled. For installation documentation, refer to Selecting a cluster installation method and preparing it for users.
With IPsec enabled, only the following network traffic flows between pods are encrypted:
Traffic between pods on different nodes on the cluster network
Traffic from a pod on the host network to a pod on the cluster network
The following traffic flows are not encrypted:
Traffic between pods on the same node on the cluster network
Traffic between pods on the host network
Traffic from a pod on the cluster network to a pod on the host network
The encrypted and unencrypted flows are illustrated in the following diagram:
The encrypt cipher used is
AES-GCM-16-256. The integrity check value (ICV) is
16 bytes. The key length is
The IPsec tunnel mode used is Transport mode, a mode that encrypts end-to-end communication.
The Cluster Network Operator (CNO) generates a self-signed X.509 certificate authority (CA) that is used by IPsec for encryption. Certificate signing requests (CSRs) from each node are automatically fulfilled by the CNO.
The CA is valid for 10 years. The individual node certificates are valid for 5 years and are automatically rotated after 4 1/2 years elapse.


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Remove my for loop using meshgrid?
Asked by Manne Plok on 4 Sep 2018
Latest activity Commented on by Walter Roberson
on 5 Sep 2018
[rows, ~, ~] = size(file)
for i = 1:rows
value = min(abs(file(i,:,1) - shadow(:,:,1)).^2);
storage(i,:) = value;
end
How do i avoid the for loop in this scenario?
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Oh you're right! How about
value = min(abs(file(i,:,1) - shadow(:,:,1)).^2);
That should work? And if yes how do I avoid using the for loop (it ends up slowing down the code heavily)? edit: I also heard bsxfun works too but whenever I try to use it something goes terribly wrong :\
edit2: element wise squaring! .^2
For real values,
min(abs(file(i,:,1) - shadow(:,:,1)).^2)
is the same as
min(abs(file(i,:,1) - shadow(:,:,1))).^2
but the later is more efficient since it only needs to square a single value.
Let's see... 1 x n x 1 minus a x 1 x 1 is an error in R2016a and earlier. In R2016b and later, it will give an a x n result. abs() of that would be a x n. squaring that would be a x n. min() of that would be 1 x n. And that would be acceptable to store into 1 x n in the next row.
To confirm: you want to find the square of the closest distance that exists between each value in file(i,:,1) and all of the values in shadow(:,:,1) ?
Yes that is exactly right.
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Answer by Greg
on 5 Sep 2018
Edited by Greg
on 5 Sep 2018
Given the following code, why are file and shadow 3D? Have we left off an outer loop over dim 3?
[rows, ~, ~] = size(file)
%%%I really don't like "i" as loop index
for irow = 1:rows
value = min(abs(file(irow,:,1) - shadow(:,:,1)).^2);
storage(irow,:) = value;
end
To take advantage of any tricks to avoid the loop, you need another dimension in your data. Note, this requires potentially excessive memory for any speedup you might gain. Assuming you want to do the same thing across the third dimension, try:
shadow = permute(shadow,[4,2,3,1]);
%%%Implicit expansion *will do* multiple singleton dimensions
delta = file - shadow; % R2016b+
% delta = bsxfun(@minus,file,shadow); % R2016a-
storage = min(abs(delta),[],4).^2;
If the third dimension is handled differently, you can use:
shadow_temp = permute(shadow(:,:,1),[2,3,1]);
delta = file - shadow_temp; % R2016b+
% delta = bsxfun(@minus,file,shadow_temp); % R2016a-
storage = min(abs(delta),[],3).^2;
I leave you with 2 thoughts:
 1. Other MVPs encourage the use of bsxfun even in R2016b+. I've never benchmarked it but I trust them when they say it is faster. I personally use implicit expansion for readability. I aim for fast enough code that is easier to read and write versus fastest possible code that coworkers may struggle with.
 2. Depending on your data, you may not need both the abs and .^2. Likely, the squaring accomplishes what you want the abs for, so kill the abs and suck the square inside the min call.
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More recent tests are not as clear about the relative speeds of bsxfun and implicit expansion. Implicit expansion might possibly be a hair faster in some cases, but the margin of error in the measurements far exceeded the difference in timings.
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I'm currently designing a step-by-step wizard, where the interface tells the user which section of the wizard he/she is visiting, using Progress Trackers, like the image below.
The user can navigate through each Step, back and forward and also jump between Steps that are already complete (ex: on Step 3, jump to Step 1)
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Now the challenge is that those steps have sub-steps inside, for example, for the user to complete the Step 3, he/she needs to fill four sub-steps that are related with that Step 3, like this:
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My question is...
Having Progress Tracker with 2 levels, which the user can navigate through, is a flow that is familiar for the user? If so, is there any usability issue that I should be aware of?
I don't think it is a familiar flow, but it can work.
There are a few points.
 - Make sure your hierarchy between main steps and sub steps is very clear. Users must not think there are more steps than there really are.
 - Also make sure there's a clear difference between a completed and an in progress step (like your image already has).
The above mentioned points could look something like this.
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Another solution might be to make the substeps part of the main steps using a progress bar. See image below.
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Users don't really care about discrete progress
Rather than showing sub-steps that tell the user exactly which one they're on, I'd recommend implementing a progress bar on each section of the wizard. I'm envisioning the Step 1 box with a progress bar immediately below it or within it (maybe as a background?).
This sacrifices letting users know the exact number of actions they need to take, but in some cases, I would argue that this is better as it seems like fewer steps are necessary.
 - Ok, I just added to the question that the user can jump between steps (check 2nd paragraph). I believe this will important to share since the Steps, although indicate progress, also serve as "shortcut" to jump between steps – Joao Carvalho Apr 20 '17 at 13:23
It is not something that I have seen before, but I think it could work. As a suggestion, consider if you can have left and top navigation, especially when they are too many sub-steps. I think this is model that more people are used to it.
Something like the following images:
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 This is very confusing. There is no association to what is on the left and what's on the top. – Majo0od Apr 20 '17 at 14:53
 - _USER_ Thanks for your comment. What about if I place the steps on top and the substeps on the left? Is it more clear now? all ideas for improvement are more than welcome – Dimitra Miha Apr 20 '17 at 15:04
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Return to sender spell
Return to sender spells are used when you are being targeted by magikal forces. These spells allow you to use the powers of karmic justice to block and then send back the negative energy that has been cast your way.
The power of return to sender spells, is that the same amount of force that your adversary sends your way, will be returned in kind to them. The more ill will that they wish upon you, the more misfortune that they themselves will suffer. It is in a way of rebalancing the universe and allowing for a divine form of justice.
Do you need a return to sender spell?
Before you cast a return to sender spell you should establish whether you are in fact under magickal attack. It is worthwhile keeping in mind that you may simply be experiencing a run of bad luck. The skill and knowledge to perform a magikal attack are relatively rare. That said if you have had a series of misfortunes, that doesn't seem to be more than random chance. Ask yourself the following:
 - Are there any other reasonable explanations for the misfortune you have suffered?
 - Have you angered anyone recently?
 - Has the person you angered have any magical knowledge or association with someone else who has this knowledge?
Keep in mind that even if you answer yes to all three of the above it doesn't "necessarily" mean you are under magic attack.
What you will need for the return to sender spell
 - A black candle
 - Altar
 - A small handheld mirror
Casting the return to sender spell
Step #1: Preparing the mirror
The first step of this spell is to prepare the mirror. To do this you will use a process called smudging. This will clear the mirror of any potential negative energy which may weaken our return to sender spell.
For the smudging, you will need a basin, water, salt, white clot, and dried white sage. Start by preparing the water in the basin for the mirror. This involves a mixture of one part cup of water to one tablespoon of salt. Wash the mirror in the mixture. Then take the white cloth and cleanse and dry the mirror.
Next place the mirror in direct sunlight for a period of one hour. Finally, you want to light the dried white sage and move the mirror gently through the smoke. Once you have finished this smudging process your mirror will be ready for the next stage of the spell.
#2 Placing the mirror
Next place the mirror in the window of your bedroom. The mirror should be facing outwards so that the backside of the mirror is towards the interior of the room. Place your altar and black candle close to the center of your bedroom.
Next, you need to cast a circle to protect yourself during the spell casting process. Now point towards each of the four walls of the room, rotating in a clockwise direction. When you point at a wall say the following: "I cast this circle to protect myself, keep out negativity let in love".
Now that the circle has been cast you are ready to start with the next step. Kneel before your altar and light the black candle. Looking into the flames of the burning candle and stating the following incantation.
Negative energy sent my way,
The mirror reflects, the sender repays"
Say this twice more. Then with your mind's eye see the energy from the black candle transmuting into the mirror.
#3 Opening the circle
The spell has now been cast. Stand up and open the protective circle by pointing at each of the four corners of the wall again. Each time you point at a wall state "The circle is now open". When you have finished this process, allow the candle to burn down to the stub naturally. Take the stub and bury it outside.
You will now be protected from the negative energy being sent at you, as long as the mirror is in the window.


How to Create a User Registration Page in Elementor (Without Add-on)
If you want to create a user-generated site with WordPress+Elementor or other site types that allow user registration, the very crucial thing you need to provide is the user registration page. Elementor has no default widget to add a user registration form to a page, but you can add one using the Form widget with a little trick. We will cover it shortly in this article.
Since the Form widget is only available on the Elementor Pro, you need to upgrade your Elementor to the pro version if you haven't done so. Read the differences between Elementor free vs Elementor Pro.
How to Create a User Registration Form in Elementor
Elementor has no default widget to add a user registration form. But, — as mentioned earlier — you can create a user registration using form the Form widget with a little trick. There are two components you will need:
 - The user registration form itself
 - PHP script to add a function to add a new user
Before getting started, we assume that you have been using Elementor for a quite while and have ever created a form using the Form widget before. If you are new to Elementor, you can read the beginners' guide we have written to learn how to use Elementor.
Once you are ready, follow the steps below to start creating a user registration page in Elementor.
Step 1: Create the User Registration Form
First off, create a new page and edit with Elementor. Of course, you can also edit an existing page. On the Elementor editor, add the Form widget to the canvas area by dragging it from the left panel.
Go to the left panel to customize the form. The first option block you need to open is the Form Fields block under the Content tab. The registration form we will create consists of 5 fields as follows:
FieldField TypeLabel
First NameTextFirst Name
Last NameTextLast Name
Username (required)TextUsername
Email (required)EmailEmail
Password (required)PasswordPassword
Form name: Create New User
A crucial thing to note. Make sure to use the field labels precisely the same as the ones on the table above, including the uppercase and lowercase as they will be used as the variables on the PHP script we will use. Also make sure to give your form a name. Again, make sure to use precisely the same name (including the uppercase and lowercase) as the one we use in this example ("Create New User" in this case). Here is the example of the form we created.
Once done setting the form fields, open the Action After Submit block. Since you want to create a user registration form, you can set the action to Redirect.
On the Redirect block, paste the URL where you want your users to be directed after they successfully created a new user. For instance, you can redirect them to the login page of your website.
Open the Additional Options block and enable the Custom Message option. You can replace the Success Message with something like "The user was created."
Your form is now ready. You can publish the page once you are done editing it.
Step 2: Add a New Function to Add a New User
Here is the PHP script to add a new function to add a new user on your WordPress site.
add_action( 'elementor_pro/forms/new_record', 'thewpchannel_elementor_form_create_new_user' , 10, 2 );
function thewpchannel_elementor_form_create_new_user($record,$ajax_handler)
{
 $form_name = $record->get_form_settings('form_name');
 //Check that the form is the "create new user form" if not - stop and return;
 if ('Create New User' !== $form_name) {
 return;
 }
 $form_data = $record->get_formatted_data();
 $username=$form_data['Username']; //Get the value of the input with the label "User Name"
 $password = $form_data['Password']; //Get the value of the input with the label "Password"
 $email=$form_data['Email']; //Get the value of the input with the label "Email"
 $user = wp_create_user($username,$password,$email); // Create a new user, on success return the user_id no failure return an error object
 if (is_wp_error($user)){ // if there was an error creating a new user
 $ajax_handler->add_error_message("Failed to create new user: ".$user->get_error_message()); //add the message
 $ajax_handler->is_success = false;
 return;
 }
 $first_name=$form_data["First Name"]; //Get the value of the input with the label "First Name"
 $last_name=$form_data["Last Name"]; //Get the value of the input with the label "Last Name"
 wp_update_user(array("ID"=>$user,"first_name"=>$first_name,"last_name"=>$last_name)); // Update the user with the first name and last name
}
You can place the code above to the functions.php file of your theme. To do so, go to Appearance -> Theme Editor on your WordPress dashboard. Click the functions.php file on the right panel to edit it and paste the PHP script above to the and section of the functions.php file. Here is the example of the placement.
Click the Update File button beneath the editor to update the functions.php file.
Potential Errors
After your users have successfully created a new account, chances are they won't be able to access the WordPress dashboard even if they have successfully logged in. If you experience this issue, try to change the role of the user to Contributor or the higher role (Author or Editor). To do so, go to Users -> All Users. Hover your mouse over a user you want to change her/his role and click the Edit link.
Scroll down to the Role option and select a new role from the dropdown menu. Cick the Update User button on the bottom to apply the new change.
If you want every newly registered user to have a Contributor role, you can set it (the Contributor role) as a default role. To do so, go to Settings -> General. Scroll down to the New User Default Role option and select a default role you want from the dropdown menu. Don't forget to click the Save Changes button on the bottom to apply the new change.
If you keep wanting new users to have a Subscriber role and want to allow them to access the WordPress dashboard, you can try to fix the issue by temporarily deactivating the active plugins and reactivate them one by one until you see which plugin causes the issue.
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25 thoughts on "How to Create a User Registration Page in Elementor (Without Add-on)"
 1. Hi,
 Thanks.
 How do I get notifications when new user register.
 I don't receive anything…
 I try with wp_new_user_notification($user_id, null, 'admin'); but get nothing.
 Thanks in advance
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 2. While the instructions worked perfectly, I recommend using JetEngine for a simpler solution. It is a smart solution to create a dynamic website with Elementor
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 - The JetEngine Form module is now a legacy. Crocoblock decided to build a dedicated form builder plugin called JetFormBuilder. Essential Addons from WPDeveloper is a better alternative for a simpler solution.
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 3. With this article you saved me 200$ of plugins like uncanny automator, when I just add these two lines of codes and it works like a charm!
 I'd suggest the newbies add this code through the plugin "Code Snippets".
 Luca
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 4. Hi, do you have any ideas for how to do a password field validation? I just want the password to have to be at least 12 characters. Using this code you've provided (which, by the way, is a HUGE help, thank you), a password of any length (even 1 character) is accepted which isn't ideal.
 Here is the page on it from Elementor, but I'm not a developer and was unable to get a working version of this for the password field even after about 3 hours of trying.
 _URL_
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 - Hi,
 You can add the following snippet to the code, just underneath the password variable (denoted by $password)
 if ( strlen($password) add_error_message("The password length should be bigger than 12 characters"; //add the message
 $ajax_handler->is_success = false;
 return;
 }
 I haven't tested it, so let me know if this works! If not I will take another look for you.
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 5. Hi,
 I used the php method.


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Balokole is an African fundamentalist Christian reform movement that started in the 1930s. The Balokole arose within the East African Revival Movement which sought to renew the Protestant churches in Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda and Burundi. Despite its theological roots in the Western revival movement of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, the Balokole evolved as an indigenous African movement. The term Balokole can be translated as "the saved ones" or "the chosen".
The Balokole movement criticized established hierarchies within the Church of Uganda and questioned prevailing amorality or double standards. The Balokole formed egalitarian brotherhoods, followed puritanical rules, publicly confessed their sins and professed their experience of conversion, which they understood as a radical break with their former sinful selves and a receiving of new life from God.[1] They stressed the importance of the Lordship of Christ over all areas of life.[1][2]
 1. ^ a b Behrend, Heike (1999). Alice Lakwena and the Holy Spirits. Ohio University Press, Athens. ISBN 0-8214-1311-2.
 2. ^ Joe Church, Quest for the Highest, Paternoster 1981


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Ontario overall benefits from the pole shift in that it will arrive at a warmer climate, will have ocean access from the Hudson Bay and what will become the St. Lawrence Bay, and will be a land bridge supporting travel between the lands to what is now the west and east. Ontario has land to the north that is of a low enough elevation to be swallowed by the melting poles. This will consume a good half of Ontario, but will bring the Hudson Bay closer to survivors huddled in the highlands. Fishing will be good in the oceans after the shift, as the high level of carbon dioxide will make the oceans lush with vegetation, and sea food will follow in becoming abundant. As a land bridge, Ontario might find itself with barter and communication opportunities, also.
Note Great Lakes commentary.
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M. A. Peshkin, A. C. Sanderson
The physics of motion of a sliding object can be used to plan sensorless robot manipulation strategies. Prediction of a sliding object's motion is difficult because the object's distribution of support on the surface, and the resulting frictional forces, are in general unknown. This paper describes a new approach to the analysis of sliding motion, which finds the set of object motions for all distributions of support. The analysis results in the definition of discrete regions of guaranteed sticking and slipping behavior which lend themselves to use in planning. Unlike previous work our approach produces quantitative bounds on the rate at which predicted motions can occur. To illustrate a manipulation plan which requires quantitative information for its construction, we consider a strategy based on "herding" a sliding disk toward a central goal by moving a robot finger in a decreasing spiral about the goal. The optimal spiral is constructed, and its performance discussed.


The 510 Error: Strategies for Web Developers
Vishalini Paliwal
~ 7 min read | May 03, 2024
Table of Contents
What is a 510 Error?
A 510 error, while not as commonly discussed as the infamous 404 or the dreaded 500 internal server error, plays a crucial role in the web development landscape. This error signifies that the server requires further extensions to fulfill the request. Essentially, it's the server's way of telling the client that more actions need to be taken by the requester to complete the request.
Understanding the 510 error is crucial for software developers and IT professionals because it intersects directly with how web applications communicate with servers. It's an indication that the server understands the request but lacks the necessary capability to fulfill it without additional client action.
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What Are the Possible Causes for 510 Error
The 510 error typically arises in situations where the server is configured to demand further extensions from the client. This can result from several scenarios, including but not limited to:
 - Missing client-side configurations: The client's request might lack required information or settings that the server expects for processing.
 - API versioning conflicts: If the server supports multiple versions of an API, a request might be made to a version that requires additional features not included in the client's current setup.
 - Server misconfiguration: In some cases, the server might be improperly configured, mistakenly requiring extensions or conditions that are not necessary.
How to Handle 510 in JS
Handling a 510 error in JavaScript (JS) involves detecting the error response from the server and implementing a strategy to manage or rectify the situation. Here's a basic approach using fetch API for making HTTP requests:
fetch('<_URL_
 .then(response => {
 if (response.status === 510) {
 // Handle the 510 error
 console.log('510 Error: Further action required.');
 // Implement your strategy here, e.g., request additional user input, adjust request headers, etc.
 } else {
 // Process the response as usual
 return response.json();
 }
 })
 .catch(error => console.error('Fetch error:', error));
This snippet demonstrates the importance of robust error handling in modern web development, ensuring applications can gracefully manage unexpected server responses.
Best Practices for Using 510 Status Code
Employing the 510 status code effectively requires adherence to best practices that enhance the communication between client and server. Some of these practices include:
 - Clear communication: When a server returns a 510 error, it should also provide a clear explanation of what additional actions the client needs to take. This might involve returning a message in the response body or specifying which headers are missing or require modification.
 - Documentation: For APIs that might return a 510 error, documenting the potential triggers and resolutions for this error can significantly aid developers in handling it efficiently.
 - Client-side flexibility: Ensure your client-side application is designed to handle 510 responses gracefully. This could involve user prompts for additional information or automatic adjustments to requests based on server feedback. Continuing from where we left off, let's delve into the subsequent sections, focusing on testing the 510 status code both with Postman and within Chrome's DevTools. Additionally, we'll introduce a Frequently Asked Questions segment to provide quick, insightful answers to common queries about the 510 status code.
How to Test 510 Status Code on Postman
Postman is a popular tool for API testing that allows developers to simulate requests to web servers and view responses. Testing a 510 status code in Postman involves configuring a request that you know will trigger this specific response from the server. Here's a step-by-step guide:
 1. Set Up Your Request: Begin by setting up your request in Postman. Enter the URL of the API endpoint that you're testing.
 2. Configure Request Details: Depending on what triggers the 510 error in your server, you might need to set specific headers, query parameters, or body content that are missing or incomplete according to your server's expectations.
 3. Send the Request: Click the "Send" button to make the request to the server.
 4. Analyze the Response: If your server is correctly configured to return a 510 error under the tested conditions, you should see a 510 status code in the response status. Additionally, any server-provided messages explaining the reason for the 510 error will be displayed in the response body.
This process is invaluable for developers seeking to ensure their web applications properly handle all potential server responses, including those requiring further client action.
How to Test 510 Status Code in DevTools Browser in Chrome
Testing how your web application handles a 510 status code directly in the browser can provide insights into the user experience during such errors. Chrome's DevTools offers a way to simulate and debug these scenarios:
 1. Open Chrome DevTools: Right-click on your web page and select "Inspect" or use the shortcut Ctrl+Shift+I (Windows/Linux) or Cmd+Opt+I (Mac) to open DevTools.
 2. Go to the Network Tab: The Network tab shows all the network requests made by your page. You might need to refresh your page to see all the requests.
 3. Trigger the Request: Perform the action on your webpage that triggers the request known to result in a 510 error.
 4. Locate the Request: In the Network tab, find the request that resulted in a 510 status code. Click on it to view the details.
 5. Review the Details: In the Headers or Response tabs for the selected request, you can examine the specifics of what was sent and received. This helps in understanding how your application or website reacts to and handles the 510 response.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can a 510 error be caused by client-side issues?
A: Yes, while a 510 error indicates server-side configuration requirements for further action by the client, it can be triggered by client-side issues such as incorrect API calls, outdated client software, or missing request headers.
Q: Is it necessary to handle 510 errors in web development?
A: Absolutely. Properly handling 510 errors ensures a robust and resilient web application that can gracefully guide users through necessary actions or adjustments.
Q: How can I prevent 510 errors?
A: Ensuring your client and server configurations are up-to-date and correctly implemented is key. Additionally, clear documentation and communication between client and server developers can prevent misconfigurations that might lead to 510 errors.
Q: Are there tools to help debug 510 errors?
A: Yes, tools like Postman for API testing and browser developer tools (like Chrome DevTools) are invaluable for debugging and testing how your application handles 510 errors.
Q: Can 510 errors affect SEO?
A: Directly, no, because they relate to server and client configuration rather than content. However, indirectly, if a 510 error prevents access to content, it could impact user experience, which is a factor in SEO rankings.
Conclusion
The 510 error, signaling that further extensions to the request are required by the server, highlights the complex interplay between client requests and server configurations in web development. Understanding, handling, and testing for this error are essential skills for software developers and IT professionals aiming to create seamless, resilient web applications.
For developers looking to delve deeper into error monitoring and resolution, tools like Zipy offer advanced capabilities, including error tracking and session replay, to enhance troubleshooting and improve user experiences. By leveraging such tools, teams can ensure their applications not only handle errors gracefully but also continuously evolve towards fewer errors and better performance.
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What does x-raying mean?
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 1. X-raying, X-radiation(noun)
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text: The objective of the present study was to report the occurrence of Trypanoxyuris in owl monkeys, using data from clinical and haematological examinations, as well as clinical chemistry (blood urea nitrogen (BUN), creatinine, alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST)) of infected and uninfected animals. Twenty animals in apparently good clinical health were studied. The coproparasitological examinations showed eggs compatible with Trypanoxyuris sp. in 50% of animals. The number of red blood cells, haematocrit and haemoglobin levels were significantly higher in the males, compared to the females, irrespective of parasitism. However, comparing segmented neutrophils in infected males and females, a significant difference (P < 0.05) was observed. All blood chemistry values were considered normal for the species pattern, even though significant differences were observed for BUN and ALT in infected males. The infection by Trypanoxyuris sp. did not appear to interfere with the clinical condition of animals.


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Today is not only the first Monday of the school year with students in our district, but it is also the first session of Monday Tech Madness!
Monday Tech Madness is a concept I envisioned towards the end of last year. After many conversations with my supporting teachers, teammates and friends, the concept become a planned goal for this year. Every Monday, there will be an hour long professional development opportunity for teachers centered around technology. Since these sessions are only an hour, each topic will be carefully selected, with the goal teachers will become knowledge and gain confidence to use the skills and tools discussed each week immediately in their classrooms. They will also have the opportunity to work closely with their Ed Tech team and reach out for additional support within their classrooms after each session.
With more teachers having greater access to technology, I felt it was essential to address key components of a successful technology integration classroom during our first few sessions. Our first session will introduce one digital workflow management system that allows students and teachers to create and share digital work. Today's solution is Seesaw, a digital learning journal, that can be used to help teachers manage digital work with students as young as five!
Here's a link to the slides for today's professional development!


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Research initiative funded in time for National Aboriginal Day
Women account for 48 per cent of Aboriginal people living in Canada who test positive for HIV, compared to 20 per cent in the non-Aboriginal population. Yet studies focused on the concerns of Aboriginal women in the context of HIV infection are scarce.
Postdoctoral fellow Dr. Anita C. Benoit is doing research that will help to improve HIV services, so that they better target and support Aboriginal women.
"In one of my pilot projects, I'm working to identify the stressors that Aboriginal women living with HIV face daily," says Benoit. "We're hoping to design a stress-reducing therapeutic intervention that will allow Aboriginal women to practice traditional healing approaches in addition to conventional stress-management approaches."
Benoit is doing this work in partnership with Aboriginal women, community groups, researchers and allied researchers.
What makes the study unique from other stress management interventions in the literature is that it's informed by the community, which Benoit explains is important when working with Aboriginal people.
"The women are very engaged with this initiative," says Benoit, "they have provided important feedback throughout the study that will help to inform future phases of the research project."
In addition, under the supervision of Women's College scientist Dr. Mona Loutfy, Benoit has been awarded a CIHR planning grant entitled, Canadian HIV Women's Sexual and Reproductive Health Cohort Study (CHIWOS) - Expansion into a Pan-Canadian Study with Positive Aboriginal Women. In collaborations with Aboriginal stakeholders and researchers, the grant will fund a meeting to discuss how to increase the engagement and recruitment of Aboriginal women into the study.
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Talk about maternal sacrifice. In a rather freakish twist of nature, baby spiders in some species completely devour their moms. And now researchers have discovered that the practice can get even stranger. Scientists from Israel's Ben Gurion University wanted to know if spiders participate in cooperative group mothering, as some mammals and birds do. They investigated a species of spider from southern Africa known for maternal care and for communal living. The results appear in the journal Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology.
In some experimental nests, the researchers left a group of females intact but removed egg sacks from all but one of the mothers-to-be. In control groups there was only one female and her eggs. At the end of the study, they checked on the health of the spider babies. In those groups with multiple moms, more eggs successfully hatched and the brood was healthier overall. As for the moms? They were almost all sucked dry, leaving only their crispy exoskeletons. So now at least one species of spider is known to participate in communal mothering. And under the right circumstances even the surrogate moms sacrificing everything for the offspring.


Best Practices for Effective Universal App Campaigns (UAC)
As a mobile app marketing agency, one of our favorite tools for promoting our in-house and clients' mobile apps is Universal App Campaigns (UAC).
In 2015, Google introduced UAC as its primary advertising solution for mobile applications. Instead of having to manually set bids and targeting certain keywords like in other Google Ads campaigns, UAC uses machine learning to automate the targeting, bidding, and use of creative assets for campaigns.
In this post, we'll outline 3 best practices for optimal UAC results.
 1. Set the Right Campaign Objective
It is crucial to decide the right objective for your campaign.
UAC lets users select between "Install Volume" and "In-App Actions" as potential campaign goals.
At this juncture, it is important to understand WHO your target audience is and WHAT value-added activity you would like them to do. Once you figure this out, you can decide which goal best fits your app's needs.
If your app has multiple goals and target audiences, you can set up different UACs for each. This segmentation will provide you with greater control over your UACs by allowing you to set the creative assets specifically for each target audience and objective.
 1. Sufficiently Fund Your Campaign
Because Google's algorithm needs sufficient time and budget to effectively collect data and learn from your creative assets, Google Adwords recommends certain budgets for each UAC campaign type.
For "Install Volume" campaigns, Google suggests a budget at least 50 times greater than your target CPI.
As for "In-App Actions" campaigns, they suggest a budget at least 10 times greater than your target CPI.
Furthermore, it is imperative you ensure your app's campaign has sufficient budget to be able to reap the full benefits of UAC's machine learning.
Otherwise, your campaign's success can be stunted, simply due to a lack of funding.
 1. Find the Best Performing Creative Asset Mix
As in other areas of advertising, finding the correct mix of creative assets is essential.
UAC streamlines the A/B testing process by automatically testing the effectiveness of different creative asset combinations in its "learning period."
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New studies have found that people have been having sex much less frequently during lockdown, and the reason could be an increase in stress and anxiety.
A survey of 868 British adults from Anglia Ruskin University and Ulster University found that only 39.9% had taken part in any form of sexual activity in the previous seven days in lockdown.
And a study published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine found similar patterns in the UK with 60 per cent not engaging in regular sexual activity during the lockdown.
Emerging research suggests stress and anxiety have played a major part.
The Body Shop commissioned a survey which found just 11% of Brits surveyed have sex before sleeping, this may be due to 38% of the UK being kept up at night due to anxiety.
The Body Shop survey also revealed that on average Brits are losing one hour of sleep a night compared to before the lockdown, the equivalent of 53.5 million hours a night across the nation.
The research also shows that over a quarter of the UK (26%) are going to bed at 12am or later, whereas three months ago the majority (22%) were going to bed between 10.01-11 pm, which would explain why the UK is feeling tired.
Mumsnet users have reported the lockdown having an impact on their libido. One said: "I have zero interest in lockdown. He is driving me up the wall all day and I have no personal space. Its the last thing I want."
Others mentioned how habits had changed since the lockdown. One said: "Normally about twice a week. Since lockdown? Once in eight weeks."
Another user highlighted how the low moods caused from the lockdown is the reason, "I don't think we've had sex since lockdown, I've been quite depressed and not in the mood at all. We've talked about it and he understands."
According to the NHS, loss of libido, can be linked to stress and tiredness as well as relationship issues.


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The Emergency Management Act 2013 (the Act) establishes Emergency Management Victoria (EMV) which consists of :
- The Emergency Management Commissioner (EMC) who is responsible for coordinating the response to major emergencies (including ensuring appropriate control arrangements are in place) and operating effectively during Class 1 and Class 2 emergencies. The EMC is also responsible for co-ordinating consequence management and recovery for all major emergencies.
- The Chief Executive of Emergency Management Victoria who is responsible for the day to day management of Emergency Management Victoria, and the coordination of investment planning for large scale strategic projects for the responder agencies including major procurement and communications and information systems
The Act also:
- Establishes the State Crisis and Resilience Council; which is responsible for providing emergency management policy and strategy advice to the Victorian Government. Its membership consists of the secretaries of all Government Departments, the Chief Executive Officer of the Municipal Association of Victoria, the EMC, the Chief Executive of EMV and the Chief Commissioner of Victoria Police.
- Establishes the Inspector-General for Emergency Management; whose functions include developing and maintaining a monitoring and assurance framework, and evaluating the performance of the sector.
- Provides for the development of: the State Emergency Response Plan and the State Emergency Recovery Plan.
The 2013 Act operates concurrently with the Emergency Management Act 1986 with the intention that the 1986 Act will ultimately be repealed.
Both pieces of legislation can be found at _URL_


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High temperature and high pressure wells refers to those deep wells that have a maximum expected formation pore pressure gradient above 0.8 psi/ft and a bottomhole temperature above 150°C.
The main characteristics of high temperature high pressure drilling differentiating it from conventional drilling operation are as follows:
1. It has higher general requirements in terms of the drill rig and downhole tools.
2. High-quality high-density drilling fluid with good stability and suitability for high temperature and high pressure conditions must be used.
3. A sound well structure design is important.
4. Maintain balanced drilling and good pressure monitoring and control.
5. The range of formation pressure changes is wide, which tends to cause formation pressure sensitive problems.
6. The effects of the formation fluid intruding into the wellbore on drilling fluid performance and well quality must be given great attention and dealt with appropriately.
7. Increased difficulty in regards to well cementing, coring, electric logging, testing, and other operations.
The company has one 3000HP high temperature high pressure drilling system that is being used to provide services to Shell SPDC.


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Precision of random numbers
In some sense, random numbers uniformly-distributed in the range \([0, 1)\) are the easiest class of random number to generate.
Because of the internal representation of floating-point numbers, all you need to do is fill the significand with random bits, set the exponent to -1, and the sign bit to positive.
Some language run-times do this better than others.
This article shows how to check your run-time, and how to fix it.
1 Python
To investigate, we'll use a couple of functions to help us inspect a run-time.
First, we need to know how many bits are available in a float. This can be done by starting with any power of 2 (which will have a single bit set in the significand), then counting how many progressively lower-order bits can be added until the result rounds.
Python uses doubles and also has 53 bits of precision:
def sigbits():
 x = 1.0
 i = 0
 while x != 2.0:
 x = x/2 + 1
 i += 1 \
 return i
sigbits()
53
Python appears to use IEEE-754 double-precision floats, and does not use any of the significand's bits for type-tagging, leaving all 53 available.
Second, we need to know how many bits are set in a random number. We check this by multiplying randoms by powers of 2 (making the exponent change, but not the bits in the significand), then taking only the fractional portion. If we've shifted all but the last random bit, we should see 0.0s and 0.5s. If we see all 0.0s, we've shifted too much; if we see other values, we've shifted to little.
We can see that Python uses all 53 bits for randoms:
def runif(n):
 return [random.random() for i in range(n)]
def lowbits(x, shift):
 y = [a * 2**shift for a in x]
 return [a - math.trunc(a) for a in y]
lowbits(runif(10), 52)
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.5
0.5
0.0
0.5
0.0
0.0
0.5
2 SBCL
SBCL maps ANSI Common Lisp's four float types onto two concrete types. For single-precision floats, SBCL emits 23 random bits out of a possible 24:
(defun sigbits (model)
 (let ((two (float 2.0 model)))
 (do ((x (float 1.0 model) (1+ (/ x 2)))
 (i 0 (1+ i)))
 ((= x two) i))))
(sigbits 0.0f0)
24
(defun runif (model n)
 (loop for i to n collect (random model)))
(defun .* (x a)
 (mapcar (lambda (xi) (* xi a)) x))
(defun lowbits (x shift)
 (let ((y (.* x (expt 2 shift))))
 (mapcar '- y (mapcar 'truncate y))))
(lowbits (runif 1.0f0 10) 22)
0.5
0.0
0.5
0.0
0.5
0.5
0.0
0.5
0.0
0.0
0.5
For doubles, it emits 52 out of a possible 53:
(sigbits 0.0d0)
53
(lowbits (runif 1.0d0 10) 51)
0.5d0
0.0d0
0.5d0
0.0d0
0.0d0
0.5d0
0.0d0
0.0d0
0.5d0
0.0d0
0.0d0
The missing bit in both cases is because SBCL's generator starts with 1.0, then "clobber[s] the significand … with random bits, then subtract[s] 1.0" (SBCL source, target-random.lisp).
The leading bit of any normal number (i.e., not a subnormal number, which are those extremely close to 0), is assumed to be set. Practically, while a double may have 53 significant bits in its significand, the internal representation skips the leading assumed bit and only stores the following 52. So, starting with 1.0 (a normal number), then "clobbering" the significand with random bits, then subtracting 1.0, is a straight-forward bit-bashing approach.
However, after subtracting 1.0, the number will be re-normalized so that the next-highest set bit will take the "assumed" position, and guarantee one more bit that could be set randomly while maintaining a perfectly smooth discrete uniform distribution.
3 R
In R, things are a bit different. Floats are again doubles with 53 bits of precision:
sigbits <- function () {
 x <- 1.0
 i <- 0
 while (x != 2.0) {
 x <- x/2 + 1
 i <- i + 1
 }
 i
}
sigbits()
53
However, its randoms have only 32 significant bits:
lowbits <- function (x, shift) {
 y <- x * 2^shift
 y - trunc(y)
}
lowbits(runif(10), 31)
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0
0
0
0
0
0
This is mentioned briefly in the docs (entry for base::Random):
Do not rely on randomness of low-order bits from RNGs. Most of the supplied uniform generators return 32-bit integer values that are converted to doubles, so they take at most 232 distinct values….
This can cause some algorithms that rely on randoms to appear to be more accurate than they really are.
4 Fixing low randomness
If your runtime isn't emitting enough random bits, you can work around it fairly easily, although there is a trick involved.
The main idea is to generate two random numbers, and add them together, with one "shifted to the right" by the correct number of bits. Really, the number isn't being shiftedâ€"just the exponent changed.
The problem with that is the higher-order random (which is unshifted) may not have its leading 0.5-bit set; so, as the number conceptually normalizes for addition, you'll get precision to bits of a lower order than expected.
In other words, numbers in the range \([0.5, 1)\) will have precision down to \(2^{-n}\) (for the some \(n\)), those in the range \([0.25, 0.5)\) precision down to \(2^{-n-1}\), those in \([0.125, 0.25)\) down to \(2^{-n-2}\), and so on.
One approach would be to force a higher-order bit to peg the precision to the desired range. The first bit available for this is 20, or 1.0. So, the higher-order random first has 1.0 added to it to peg the precision, then the lower-order random (shifted in place) is added, and finally the 1.0 is subtracted back out.
Beyond sacrificing a bit, it doesn't really work. Because of the default round-to-even rule, you will round a very small number of cases up to 1.0, when its frequency should be 0. On the flip side, the frequency of 0.0 will be under-represented by the same very small amount. This could be fixed by setting any output of 1.0 to 0.0. However, the problem can be avoided entirely.
In the end, the trick isn't really that tricky. It's just to recognize that rounding should be avoided, and so the addends need to be appropriately truncated. The higher-order random is already fine; the lower-order random can be shifted left, truncated, then shifted right. In the end, we can get 53 random bits in R:
runif2 <- function (n) {
 runif(10) + trunc(runif(10) * 2^21) / 2^53
}
x <- runif2(10)
lowbits(x, 52)
0
0
0.5
0
0
0
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
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Guests were treated to a trip round numerous galaxies and an array of mind-boggling statistics about space, at a special event staged by Princess Alice Hospice.
The night sky was brought down to Earth, courtesy of astrophysicist Dr Mark Galloway and his remarkable inflatable planetarium.
The event was put on to raise awareness of the Esher-based Hospice's Care Through The Night campaign which supports the Night Nurse service.
The prestigious venue for the planetarium was the Founders Dining Hall at Royal Holloway University, Egham – who generously gave the space for the evening and recruited Physics student ambassadors Catriona and Lizzie to assist.
Dr Galloway started with showing familiar constellations projected on the inside of the black dome, then moved on to share amazing facts and figures about the universe, current astrophysics research – and some ancient myths and legends related to the stars. A lively Q&A followed the presentation.
The audience also heard about the personal experiences of Hospice nurses Camilla and Sallyann – both from the Night Nursing team. They spoke movingly of their vocation as well as the touching, sad and sometimes uplifting moments they share with patients and their families in the hours of darkness.
'The setting could not have been better,' said one guest, while another commented: 'The real stars of the night were Camilla and Sallyann.'
Hospice Partnerships Lead Alison Adams said:
"I was very pleased to have the opportunity to meet some of our supporters who feel particularly passionate about the care and support our Hospice provides through the night.
"Many of our guests support our Hospice in memory of a loved one; we rely more and more on the community's support to ensure we are here for more people, when and where they need us most.
"This star-gazing event was a fabulous opportunity to say thank you and raise awareness of the difference their support can, and does make."


text: "Extreme temperatures claim more lives than any other weather-related event, posing escalating socio-technical and governance challenges that few urban communities have addressed in a systematic, coordinated and comprehensive way. Scholars have only recently begun to investigate the granular scales at which distributions of thermal risk are produced, people's individual subjective thermal experiences and environmental justice dimensions of the hazard. Advances in research pave the way for concomitant improvements in management and policies, but bridges are needed to connect the thermal vulnerability knowledge base with place-based protective practices that are climatically, politically and culturally appropriate. The research presented in this paper uses actor–network theory (ANT) to describe the planning phase framework of a socio-technical collaborative for managing thermal extremes. The Thermally Resilient Communities Collaborative (TRCC) is a framework for planning and test-bed design phases of a thermal management system. Drawing lessons from two case studies, the framework examines how socio-cognitive spaces for collaboration change with technical and policy disruptions, and provides a way to design experiments that test how technical and governance interventions can enable collective action around urban thermal management."


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We present a dual-horizon peridynamics (DH-PD) formulation for fracture in granular and rock-like materials. In contrast to discrete crack methods such as XFEM, DH-PD does not require any representation of the crack surface and criteria to treat complex fracture patterns such as crack branching and coalescence. The crack path is the natural outcome of the simulation. In this manuscript, a new penalty method to model the contact for compressive fractures and constraining the penetration conditions is developed. The new method is applied to several benchmark problems in geomechanics including the four-point shear test, the indirect tensile (Brazilian) test of rock disks with one or multiple initial cracks. By using an appropriate damping coefficient, the quasi-static solution for rock failure is obtained when the dynamic formulation is used. A good agreement is obtained between the results given by DH-PD and those by the experiments.
Bibliographical noteFunding Information:
The authors acknowledge the supports from the National Basic Research Program of China (973 Program: 2011CB013800) and NSFC (51474157), the Chinese Ministry of Science and Technology (SLDRCE14-B-31), Shanghai Science and Technology Development Funds (16QA1404000), and the Central China University Funds.
© 2017 Elsevier B.V.
Copyright 2018 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.
- Artificial damping
- Brittle fracture
- Mohr-Coulomb model
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology


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From A Wiki of Ice and Fire
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Petyr claimed the title of river king or King of the Trident in the generations after the riverlands were conquered by the Storm King Arlan III Durrandon. Lord Petyr had a brief, inglorious reign before being put down.
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Stephen Crane (_PHONE_) was an American novelist, poet, and short story writer, who in 1895 wrote "The Red Badge of Courage", which earned him international acclaim. This collection of materials relating to Crane, compiled by Johns Hopkins University alumnus Richard Frary, includes letters (many by Crane), events ephemera, photographs, articles of literary criticism, and sheet music (inspired by his fiction). The materials date from the 1890s to the early 2000s.
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Here is an example configuration for acquiring temperature data from the service:
Calculated Field
Transform or
Calculated Field
Function Name:
getAllMesonetTemperature
Function
Parameters in
YAML form:
stn: F2072
request_interval_hours: 2
since: 6/1/2019
The key differences from the National Weather Service configuration are:
 - getAllMesonetTemperature must be entered into the Transform or Calculated Field Function Name box. If you are acquiring wind speed data, then the correct entry is getAllMesonetWindSpeed. Capitalization must be as shown.
 - The Function Parameters box must contain a stn entry for the weather station you want data from. To find station codes, refer to the Mesonet map.
 - The Function Parameters box may contain an additional entry for the request_interval_hours which specifies the minimum interval at which data is updated. To stay within the limit of 5,000 requests per month, the interval can be 0.5 for up to three calculated sensors or 2.0 for up to 13. To estimate the minimum interval you can take the total number of fields that will use the mesonet API and multiply by 0.15. The default is two hours.
 - The Function Parameters box may also contain an additional since entry which specifies the earliest date or date/time to retieve data for.
Converting On/Off Events into Runtime Fraction
Some sensors record the precise time of On and Off events. An example of such a sensor is a Monnit Dry Contact sensor. This sensor posts a reading every time its two contacts are closed or are opened, and the sensor is often used to record when a device turns on and turns off. In addition to seeing the exact times a device turned on and turned off, it is often useful to record the percentage of time that the device was on during evenly spaced intervals.
To provide this additional information, a special Calculated Field function is provided in BMON. The function will create a separate "sensor" in the BMON system that shows the fraction of time that a device was On for every half-hour interval (or other user-configurable interval). This function is called runtimeFromOnOff, and here is an example of its use:
_images/calc_ex3.png
The Unit entry generally should be runtime: Runtime Fraction or fraction: Occupied Fraction. runtimeFromOnOff must be entered as the Transform or Calculated Field Function Name. Finally, you need to provide the Sensor ID of the sensor that records the precise On and Off times (that sensor needs to report a value of 1 when the device turns on and a value of 0 when the device turns off). That Sensor ID is entered as the onOffID parameter in the Function Parameters box:
onOffID: 29631
In this example, the Sensor ID is 29631, an ID of a Monnit Dry Contact sensor. By default, this function will calculate the runtime fraction for every half-hour interval. If you would like to use a different interval, add a second line to the Function Parameters box. For the above example, the following would be the entry for calculating 15 minute runtime fractions:
onOffID: 29631
runtimeInterval: 15
This special runtime function is also useful with Motion or Occupancy Sensors and 1-Wire Motor Sensors used with the Mini-Monitor.
Calculating Rate of Use from a Liquid Tank such as Fuel Tank
Sensors are available that can determine the depth of liquid in a tank. One example of such a sensor is an ultrasonic distance measuring sensor mounted on the top of the tank looking down at the liquid in the tank. Pressure sensors can be used to determine the depth of liquid in a tank. While the depth of liquid in the tank is a useful quantity to measure and display, it is also useful to know how fast the liquid is leaving the tank; i.e. the rate-of-use of the liquid.
The tankUse calculated sensor function is available to create a new calculated sensor that shows the rate-of-use from a tank. The function needs two sensors to supply the data for determining rate of use:
 - A sensor that reports depth of liquid in the tank in inches. For a distance-meansuring sensor mounted at the top of the tank looking downward, a sensor Transform can be entered, e.g. 39.41 - val, that converts the distance measured to the liquid surface into a liquid depth. Determining the constant in this Transform can be done by recording a liquid depth reading from a sight glass or a dipstick at a time when a sensor reading of the distance to liquid surface is available. The 39.41 value in the prior formula was determined by adding a dipstick reading of 22.25 inches to a distance-to-liquid reading of 17.16 inches.
 - A sensor that measures the temperature near the tank, or on the tank wall. Liquids expand and contract with temperature, and some sensors themselves change their readings with temperature, so the tankUse function uses the temperature readings to factor out temperature impacts on the liquid depth measurement.
The screenshot below shows a basic use of the tankUse function:
_images/tank_use.png
The depth_sensor and temp_sensor parameters are required and give the Sensor IDs of the two sensors previously described. The depth sensor must report inches of liquid depth. The temperature sensor can report in any units and be located on or near the tank (on the tank is most accurate.) The tank_model parameter identifies the model of tank being measured. Only certain Greer tanks are known by the function, but other tanks can be modeled through use of tank geometry parameters described below. As set up above, this function will report daily-average BTU/hour of usage from the tank, assuming the tank contains #1 Heating Oil.
Note that the most recent data points created by the function will be updated in subsequent runs of the function to improve accuracy. Estimating rate-of-use from a tank has better accuracy when data before and after the reporting period is available.
Here is the full list of available parameters for the function:
depth_sensor Parameter, required
The Sensor ID of the liquid depth sensor, which must report in inches.
temp_sensor Parameter, required
The Sensor ID of the temperature sensor, mounted on or in the tank (most accurate), or near the tank. The sensor can report in any units.
tank_model Parameter, optional
The function needs to know the size and shape of the tank. Certain models of tanks are known by the function, and if your tank is one of those, this parameter can be used to identify the tank model. A number of Above Ground Single Wall UL 142 tanks from Greer are known by the function. The tank_model ID and tank model of known tanks are shown below:
 - greer300: 300 gallon Greer tank (horizontal, cylindrical)
 - greer500: 500 gallon Greer tank (horizontal, cylindrical)
 - greer1000: 1,000 gallon Green tank (horizontal, cylindrical)
 - greer1500: 1,500 gallon Green tank (horizontal, cylindrical)
If you do not specify a tank_model, you must specify both a tank_gallons and a tank_max_depth parameter, described below.
tank_gallons Parameter, optional
If tank_model is not specified, you must provide the tank_gallons parameter, giving the tank capacity measured in gallons.
tank_max_depth Parameter, optional
If tank_model is not specified, you must provide the tank_max_depth parameter. The tank_max_depth parameter gives the liquid depth that occurs when the tank is full. The parameter must be expressed in inches.
linear Parameter, optional, default value: False
If linear is set to False, the default, the tank is assumed to be a horizontal, cylindrical tank. If linear is True, then the volume of liquid in the tank is assumed to be directly proportional to depth of liquid; this is true for vertical, cylindrical and rectangular tanks. In general, it is true for any tank where the horizontal cross-sectional area does not change across the usable height of the tank. Note that if the tank_model parameter is entered, then the linear parameter is forcibly set to a value consistent with the chosen tank_model; a user-entered value is ignored.
report_hours Parameter, optional, default value: 24
The function reports tank usage for fixed intervals of time. This parameter controls how long those intervals are. The default value of 24 (expressed in hours) means that usage will be reported for daily intervals. Given current sensor technology, it is recommended that report_hours values be set to 24 or greater. Sub-day resolution is not accurate given the temperature and noise effects experienced by tank depth sensors.
measure Parameter, optional, default value: btu
The function can report rate-of-use from the tank in two different units of measure: BTU/hour and gallons/hour. To select BTU/hour, measure should be set to btu, which is the default. To select gallons/hour, measure should be set to gallon.
fuel_btus Parameter, optional, default value: 137452
If the measure selected is btu, this parameter gives the number of BTUs in a gallon of tank fuel, defaulting to 137,452 BTUs/gallon, which is appropriate for #1 Heating Oil.
Storing the Raw Count Values from a Rate-of-Change Sensor
Note: this function is not needed with the current BMON release, as every counter-type sensor that uses