IPrefetchPathElementCore Properties
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IPrefetchPathElementCore Properties
The IPrefetchPathElementCore type exposes the following members.
Public propertyDestinationEntityType
The EntityType enum value for the entity the entities to fetch are to be stored in.
Public propertyExcludedIncludedFields
Gets / sets the list of IEntityFieldCore objects which have to be excluded or included for the fetch. If null or empty, all fields are fetched (default). If an instance of ExcludeIncludeFieldsList is passed in and its ExcludeContainedFields property is set to false, the fields contained in excludedIncludedFields are kept in the query, the rest of the fields in the query are excluded.
Public propertyFilter
The filter predicate expression to fetch the ToFetch entities. Initially this is set in the constructor. Add additional predicates to this predicate expression.
Public propertyFilterRelations
The relations to use in the filters. Initially this is an empty collection, as the fetches use subqueries. Add additional relations to this relation collection to have multi-entity filters.
Public propertyGraphLevel
Gets or sets the graph level.
Public propertyMaxAmountOfItemsToReturn
The maximum amount of entities to set per destination instance.
Public propertyNoCaching
Gets or sets a value indicating whether the query should use its parent's caching directive (false, default) or should bypass the parent's caching directive and always fetch the query from the database (true).
Public propertyPropertyName
The name of the property which is the destination for the entities fetched by the definition of this path element.
Public propertyRelation
The relation between the destination (parent) entity and the entity to fetch with this path element
Public propertyRetrievalCollection
The entity collection to fill (and to use to retrieve the entities to fetch). After the fetch, this collection contains the entities to merge with the instances of the parent entity.
Public propertySorter
The sort expression to sort the entities per destination instance.
Public propertySubPath
The subpath containing path elements to retrieve in the ToFetch entity of this PrefetchPathElement. Can be empty.
Public propertyToFetchEntityType
The EntityType enum value for the entity to fetch defined by this path element.
Public propertyTypeOfRelation
The type of relation between the entity to fetch and the entity which will hold the entity to fetch
Public propertyUseRootMaxLimitAndSorterInPrefetchPathSubQueries
The flag to switch on (true) or off (false, default) the usage of the max limit and sorter used to fetch the root of the path in subqueries. If true, the root limit and sorter is added to the subquery filtering on the root entities, which can lead to more optimal queries. Some queries/databases can suffer from this, so only set this to true if required. Default is false, use with care.
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text: Changes of thermal diffusivity inside femtosecond laser-structured volumes as small as few percent were reliably determined (with standard deviation less than 1%) with miniaturized sensors. An increase of thermal diffusivity of a crystalline high-density polyethylene (HDPE) inflation films by 10–20% from the measured (1.16 ± 0.01) × 10−7 m2 s−1 value in regions not structured by femtosecond laser pulses is considerably larger than that of non-crystalline polymers, 0–3%. The origin of the change of thermal diffusivity are interplay between the laser induced disordering, voids' formation, compaction, and changes in molecular orientation. It is shown that laser structuring can be used to modify thermal and optical properties. The birefringence and infrared spectroscopy with thermal imaging of CH2 vibrations are confirming inter-relation between structural, optical, and thermal properties of the laser-structured crystalline HDPE inflation films. Birefringence modulation as high as Δn ± 1 × 10−3 is achieved with grating structures.

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catch fire
Related to catch fire: Halt and Catch Fire
 (kăch, kĕch)
v. caught (kôt), catch·ing, catch·es
c. To stop (oneself) from doing an action: I caught myself before replying.
a. To capture or seize, especially after a chase: The police caught the robber in the next town.
b. To capture or take by trapping, snaring, or some other means: I caught three fish with that lure.
c. To take in and hold or contain: a pond that catches runoff.
b. To become cognizant or aware of suddenly: caught her gazing out the window.
b. To overtake: The driver of the green car caught the leader on the straightaway.
a. To cause to become hooked, entangled, or fastened: caught my hem on the stair.
b. To hold up; delay: was caught in traffic for an hour.
a. To make contact with; strike: The boxer caught his opponent with a left hook.
b. To propel an object so that it hits (something): The center caught the back of the net with a hard shot.
a. To become subject to or to contract, as by exposure to a pathogen: catch a cold.
b. To become affected by or infused with: caught the joyous mood of the festival.
c. To suffer from the receipt of (criticism, for example): caught hell for being late.
a. To perceive suddenly or momentarily: We caught a glimpse of the movie star. I caught a whiff of her perfume.
b. To hear or listen to: caught the news bulletin on the radio; didn't catch the end of your sentence
c. To grasp mentally; apprehend: I don't catch your meaning.
a. To go to see (a performance, for example): caught the midnight show.
b. To get (something required), usually quickly or for a brief period: catch some sleep.
a. To attract and fix; arrest: couldn't catch their attention; caught the teacher's eye.
b. To reproduce or represent effectively: an impressionist who caught the effects of wind and water in his paintings.
11. To deceive: failed to be caught by their fraudulent schemes.
12. Baseball To play (a game) as catcher.
1. To become held, entangled, or fastened: My coat caught in the car door.
2. To act or move so as to hold or grab someone or something: tried to catch at the life preserver.
3. To be communicable or infectious; spread.
4. To become ignited: The fire caught.
5. Baseball To act as catcher.
b. A game of throwing and catching a ball.
a. A quantity that is caught: The catch amounted to 50 fish.
c. Informal A person considered to be an attractive or admirable romantic partner.
5. A choking or stoppage of the breath or voice: a catch in his voice.
6. A snatch; a fragment: could only hear catches of the song.
Phrasal Verbs:
catch on
1. To understand something: These students catch on quickly.
2. To become popular: Skateboarding caught on quickly.
catch out
To detect (another) in wrongdoing or error.
catch up
1. To move fast enough to attain the same progress as another; draw even: caught up to the leader on the last lap of the race.
2. To become equal or on a par with another: finally caught up with his brother in height.
3. To bring an activity to completion or to a state of currentness: catch up on correspondence.
5. To seize or lift suddenly: The wind caught up the umbrella and carried it off.
6. To involve, often unwillingly: was caught up in the scandal.
7. To captivate; enthrall: I was caught up in the mood of the evening.
catch fire
1. To ignite.
2. To become very enthusiastic.
3. To become the subject of great interest and widespread enthusiasm: an idea that caught fire all over the country.
catch it Informal
To receive a punishment or scolding.
catch (one's) breath
To rest so as to be able to continue an activity.
catch (one's) death
To catch a cold or other illness.
catch up with
1. To find or arrest after a period of pursuit: The police finally caught up with him in Omaha.
2. To have unpleasant consequences for, especially after a period of quiescence: mistakes that caught up with him when he ran for president.
catch you later
Informal Used to express good-bye.
[Middle English cacchen, from Old North French cachier, to chase, from Vulgar Latin *captiāre; see chase1.]
catch′a·ble adj.
Synonyms: catch, enmesh, ensnare, entangle, entrap, snare1, trap1
ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Verb1.catch fire - start to burn or burst into flames; "Marsh gases ignited suddenly"; "The oily rags combusted spontaneously"
blow out - erupt in an uncontrolled manner; "The oil well blew out"
catch - start burning; "The fire caught"
light up - start to burn with a bright flame; "The coal in the BBQ grill finally lit up"
combust, burn - cause to burn or combust; "The sun burned off the fog"; "We combust coal and other fossil fuels"
يَبْدأ بالأحْتِراق، يَمْسِكُ النار
fara aî loga, kvikna í
ateş almaktutuşmak
(ˈfaiə) noun
4. enthusiasm. with fire in his heart.
5. attack by gunfire. The soldiers were under fire.
fire alarm
ˈfirearm noun
ˈfire-brigade noun
a company of firemen. Call the fire-brigade!
ˈfire-cracker noun
a kind of firework which makes a loud noise.
ˈfire-engine noun
a vehicle carrying firemen and their equipment.
ˈfire-escape noun
ˈfire-extinguisher noun
ˈfire-guard noun
a metal framework placed in front of a fireplace for safety.
ˈfireman noun
ˈfireplace noun
ˈfireproof adjective
ˈfireside noun
ˈfire-station noun
ˈfirewood noun
ˈfirework noun
ˈfiring-squad noun
catch fire
to begin to burn. Dry wood catches fire easily.
on fire
burning. The building is on fire!
open fire (usually with on)
play with fire
under fire
Kernerman English Multilingual Dictionary © 2006-2013 K Dictionaries Ltd.
References in classic literature?
"With us two it is for life and death, and I am rather pleased that there is something yet in him that can catch fire on occasion.
At length they rose from the water in their proper forms, but darting such flames of fire from their mouths that we dreaded lest the palace should catch fire. Soon, however, we had much greater cause for alarm, as the genius, having shaken off the princess, flew towards us.
Summary: A man was critically injured when a storm overnight caused his tanker truck to catch fire on the Minyeh-Dinnieh highway, the state-run National News Agency reported Wednesday.


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Baleage vs. Haylage: What's really the difference?
Listen to a discussion of the content in this article on this episode of the BeefWatch podcast. You can subscribe to new episodes in iTunes or paste _URL_ into your podcast app.
Often times the terms baleage and haylage are used interchangeable in conversation due to the state or country of the farm/ranch or simply by the type of operation. So how are baleage and haylage different and why are they used?
The ensiling or fermentation process of preserving forages takes place in both haylage and baleage, hence the names. Baleage can be confused with traditional dry hay because it is still a square or round bale, but it is simply hay that is too moist to store safely as dry hay so it is wrapped or otherwise sealed in plastic. Baleage can be fermented as individual bales or in a tube/inline.
Both baleage and haylage begin with mowing the forage and combining into a windrow typically. The next step is where the differences begin to be more apparent. Haylage is forage chopped using a silage chopper and packed in a bunk, silo, or bag. Some producers may chop right after the mower or allow for some minimal drying prior to chopping to reach a moisture content of 60-70 percent. This is sometimes referred to as the wilt stage and also may be referred to as silage. This is a common moisture for producing haylage although haylage is more commonly chopped at a lower moisture content of 40-60 percent, which also may be called low-moisture haylage. Producing chopped silage is a tried and true method that continues to produce high quality forage with which most producers are knowledgeable or at least familiar. Neighbors or silage crews can usually be found easily and are able to perform all the tasks associated with making silage or haylage. Haylage may not be an option for producers who do not have the equipment needed to feed a silage. In this case, baleage may be a better option, with minor equipment changes needed to feed and with more management flexibility than haylage.
Baleage is partially dried forage, preferably 45-55 percent moisture, which is baled and wrapped with at least 6 layers of 1 mil plastic. Monitoring the moisture content is critical in reducing the risk of spoilage once baled. The process of fermentation in baleage is slower and less complete compared to haylage or silage due to a more loosely packed forage (more oxygen), a larger particle size (less available sugars), and lower moisture, typically. The slower fermentation results in a pH higher than that of haylage. A pH of around 5.0 is present in the bales, which results in more challenging preservation during the fermentation process.
Baleage can create high quality forage if done properly. Some advantages over dry hay include less loss during storage, fewer weather delays at harvest, and faster turnaround from when the forage is down in both regrowth and time on the ground. The equipment changes are not significant but need to be considered. Wrapping equipment is cheaper than a silage chopper, but handling the bales requires different equipment than the classic bale spear or grapple. Disadvantages include getting forage baled at the best moisture content, wrapping within the first 12-24 hours to minimize damage and quality loss, plastic maintenance if holes occur by the environment or animals, plastic disposal, and reduced ability to transport without proper equipment.
Baleage and haylage produce high quality feed when harvested and stored correctly. High quality baleage may be utilized as a cheaper protein supplement alternative on winter range. Each have advantages and disadvantages. While distinct processes result in two different products, the terms haylage, baleage, wet hay, chop, wilt silage, or another are often used interchangeably in conversation. Being clear on the method being discussed is important when attempting to produce a high quality forage for livestock.
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Examples of Just Do It
Examples of Just Do It
Where does Just Do It come from?
The Just Do It video, also known as Shia LaBeouf's Intense Motivational Speech, was released in 2015. It shows actor Shia LaBeouf, of Nymphomaniac and Transformers fame, giving what is supposedly a motivational speech in front of a green screen. In it, LaBeouf repeatedly roars "Just do it!" at the camera while making wildly over-the-top, furious expressions and gestures. He also growls such lines as: "Don't let your dreams be dreams, yesterday you said tomorrow, so just do it!"
This video exploded in popularity almost as soon as it was released. There was some misconception that LaBeouf made the video as an earnest motivational speech, particularly given Shia LaBeouf's eccentric public persona. But, in actuality, LaBeouf's zealous performance was part of an art project.
The Just Do It video has its origins in Central Saint Martins, the London arts college, where LaBeouf joined in on a project called _TAG_. This project had each student in class write a short script for LaBeouf to perform, lasting no more than 100 words, with an emphasis on strong emotion. LaBeouf actually did thirty of these performances, some involving different stunts or props. Other pieces from the same set can be found online. The Just Do It segment that went viral was written by student Joshua Parker, who intended it as a mockery of the corporate health and fitness industry, specifically targeting one of its most famous slogans, Nike's Just Do It.
The green background is no accident; as many film students know, a green screen is used to superimposes backgrounds, special effects, props, and so on. Here, it allowed the London film students to edit in their own footage and use it as an introductory video for their projects. When the Just Do It clip went online, it was released under a Creative Commons license, specifically so that viewers could rework it however they pleased—which millions of people did do, and quite rapidly so.
Who uses Just Do It?
Though the Intense Motivational Speech spread virally in its original form, it became even more intense when internet users began taking advantage of the green screen provided.
Because a green screen allows editors to replace the background with anything they want, the original Just Do It clip has been reworked to depict Shia LaBeouf's speech in countless different scenarios. Videos have shown him giving the speech before massive crowds from archival film footage (e.g., Hitler's rallies), delivering it as a TED talk, or superimposed onto the Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice trailer. There's even one version where he replaces Yoda in The Empire Strikes Back, with Shia telling a distressed Luke Skywalker to "Just do it!" and use the force.
There are also parody videos that show other people giving the same exaggerated speech in front of a green screen.


Tuesday, February 14, 2012
How to get changed properties for an entity in Entity Framework
Sometimes it can be useful to find exactly which entities that have been changed before saving to the database. The most basic for check for changes it to look at the EntityState property, but this does not indicate what properties that have been changed.
To get these changes we have to use the ObjectStateManager on ObjectContext. The ObjectStateManager handles the state of all entities, and can supplied a lot of other different state information about the entities.
First we always need to get the ObjectStateEntry for the entity, this a done by calling ObjectStateManager.GetObjectStateEntry.
TestEntities entities = new TestEntities();
// Query for entity and make some changes
// To get the object state entry
var stateEntry = entities.ObjectStateManager.GetObjectStateEntry(changedEntity);
To check which properties that have changed we just do
IEnumerable modifiedProperties = stateEntry.GetModifiedProperties();
We can also get all the original and current values for the entity using
CurrentValueRecord currentValues = stateEntry.CurrentValues;
DbDataRecord originalValues = stateEntry.OriginalValues;
These two objects can are accessed by column ordinal, which you may or may not know before, but luckily there is a method to get the ordinal from a column name. To get the current and/or original value for an entity, do the following
var currentValue = currentValues.GetValue(currentValues.GetOrdinal(propertyName));
var originalValue = originalValues.GetValue(originalValues.GetOrdinal(propertyName));
Not all properties are correctly marked as changed
When using this method to generate a custom audit trail, I discovered a weird behavior in Entity Framework. Everything but the primary key, are marked as modified even though it only was "changed" to the original value. And this does not work in an audit trail.
There are two ways to solve this either manual check if a property actually has been changed, or change to generate classes for the entities. The last solution are described in my previous post, Entity Framework should only mark really updated properties as modified
The other solution is to check if the current value equals the original value using the methods described above. An example could be
var stateEntry = objectStateManager.GetObjectStateEntry(entity);
var currentValues = stateEntry.CurrentValues;
var originalValues = stateEntry.OriginalValues;
var modifiedProperties = stateEntry.GetModifiedProperties();
foreach (string modifiedProperty in modifiedProperties)
 var currentValue = currentValues.GetValue(currentValues.GetOrdinal(modifiedProperty));
 var originalValue = originalValues.GetValue(originalValues.GetOrdinal(modifiedProperty));
 if (originalValue.Equals(currentValue))
 // Value not changed
 // Value changed
1 comment:
 1. Thanks, this made it very easy to implement and prevent the annoying save when nothing changed.
 We replaced line 9 with following since some DB values are Char and we trim before saving.
 if (originalValue.Equals(currentValue) || (originalValue.GetType() == typeof(string) && ((string)originalValue).Trim().Equals(((string)currentValue).Trim())))


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Understanding the Legal Landscape of CBD in Rwanda
Before delving into the legality of Cannabidiol (CBD) in Rwanda, it's crucial to understand what CBD is. CBD is a non-psychoactive compound derived from the cannabis plant. It's often used in various forms, such as oils, edibles, and topicals, for its purported health benefits. However, the legal status of CBD varies significantly across different countries.
Rwanda's Stance on Cannabis and CBD
In Rwanda, as in many African countries, the laws surrounding cannabis are stringent. The country has a zero-tolerance policy towards drugs, including cannabis. The use, sale, and possession of cannabis are illegal in Rwanda, and these offenses carry heavy penalties, including imprisonment. But does this legislation extend to CBD, a non-intoxicating derivative of the cannabis plant?
The Legality of CBD in Rwanda
Despite the strict laws against cannabis, the legal status of CBD in Rwanda is somewhat unclear. The country's drug laws do not explicitly mention CBD or distinguish it from other cannabis derivatives. This ambiguity leaves room for interpretation and could potentially put CBD users at risk of legal repercussions. Therefore, it is highly advisable to exercise caution when dealing with CBD in Rwanda.
Importing and Buying CBD in Rwanda
Given the strict drug laws and the ambiguity surrounding CBD, importing or buying CBD in Rwanda could potentially lead to legal issues. It's essential to note that ignorance of the law is not considered a valid defense. Therefore, anyone considering bringing CBD into Rwanda or purchasing it within the country should be fully aware of the potential legal implications.
In conclusion, the legality of CBD in Rwanda is unclear due to the absence of specific laws addressing CBD. Despite its non-psychoactive nature, CBD is derived from the cannabis plant, which is strictly regulated in Rwanda. Therefore, the use, purchase, or importation of CBD in Rwanda carries a risk of legal repercussions. Until the Rwandan authorities provide clear guidelines on CBD, it is advisable to err on the side of caution and refrain from engaging in any CBD-related activities in the country.


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Science Fair Project Encyclopedia
The Vineyard Movement is a combination renewal and church-planting movement which can also be considered a Christian denomination. While often considered charismatic, they prefer the term empowered evangelicals to reflect their roots in traditional Evangelicalism, as opposed to historic Pentecostalism (though they sometimes describe themselves as the radical middle between the two). Vineyard philosophy has also played a key role in the development of transformationalism.
Some stuff about Enacted Inaugurated Eschatology should go here.
The contents of this article is licensed from _URL_ under the GNU Free Documentation License. Click here to see the transparent copy and copyright details

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I am new to Solidity, and have a question, that may sound silly, but I can't really figure it out. So, I have this simple function:
function uintTest(uint256 n) returns (uint256) {
 return n;
I thought, the max value for uint256 is 2**256, however, the function does not work for input numbers that have more than 16 digits, and in Remix, throws an "assertion failed" error. I can't understand why.
The max value is 2^256-1. The assertion you're hitting is in Remix. The full error message is:
Error encoding arguments: Error: Assertion failed
The issue is that Remix uses JSON to parse the argument list, and JavaScript only supports numbers up to 2^53-1. The reason you're seeing the issue where you do in terms of number of 9s is because
999999999999999 < 2**53-1 < 9999999999999999
To fix the issue, just put double quotes around the number you're passing in. It's safe to just always wrap your numbers in quotes to avoid such precision issues.
The reason 2^256 is not the correct number is that one of the possible values needs to be reserved for the zero value.
Imagine a 2 bit number - the max value is not 2^2 (= four) but rather 2^2-1 (= three). Brute forcing it:
00 = zero 01 = one 10 = two 11 = three
There are no more possible combinations of 2 bits - so there's no way to express the number four.
Your Answer


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|Title: ||Stabilised Rammed Earth For Walls : Materials, Compressive Strength And Elastic Properties|
|Authors: ||Kumar, Prasanna P|
|Advisors: ||Reddy, B V Venkatarama|
|Keywords: ||Structural Analysis (Civil Engineering)|
Cement Stabilised Rammed Earth
Rammed Earth Buildings
Cement Stabilised Rammed Earth Walls
Rammed Earth - Strength
Rammed Earth - Elastic Properties
Soil - Stability
Stabilised Rammed Earth
|Submitted Date: ||Jul-2009|
|Series/Report no.: ||G23519|
|Abstract: ||Rammed earth is a technique of forming in-situ structural wall elements using rigid formwork. Advantages of rammed earth walls include flexibility in plan form, scope for adjusting strength and wall thickness, variety of textural finishes, lower embodied carbon and energy, etc. There is a growing interest in the construction of rammed earth buildings in the recent past. Well focused comprehensive studies in understanding the structural performance of rammed earth structures are scanty. Clear-cut guidelines on selecting soil grading and soil characteristics, assessing strength of rammed earth walls, density strength relationships, limits on shrinkage, standardised testing procedures, behaviour of rammed earth walls under in-plane and out of plane loads, etc are the areas needing attention. The thesis attempts to address some of these aspects of cement stabilized rammed earth for structural walls.
Brief history and developments in rammed earth construction with illustrations of rammed earth buildings are presented. A review of the literature on rammed earth has been provided under two categories: (a) Unstabilised or pure rammed earth and (b) stabilised rammed earth. Review of the existing codes of practice on rammed earth has also been included. Summary of the literature on rammed earth along with points requiring attention for further R&D are discussed. Objectives and scope of the thesis are listed.
The thesis deals with an extensive experimentation on cement stabilised rammed earth (CSRE) specimens and walls. Four varieties of specimens (cylindrical, prisms, wallettes and full scale walls) were used in the experiments. A natural soil and its reconstituted variants were used in the experimental work. Details of the experimental programme, characteristics of raw materials used in the experimental investigations, methods of preparing different types of specimens and their testing procedures are discussed in detail.
Influence of soil grading, cement content, moulding water content, density and delayed compaction on compaction characteristics and strength of cement stabilised soil mixes were examined. Five different soil gradings with clay content ranging between 9 and 31.6% and three cement contents (5%, 8% and 12%) were considered. Effect of delayed compaction (time lag) on compaction characteristics and compressive strength of cement stabilised soils was examined by monitoring the results up to 10 hours of time lag. Influence of moulding water content and density on compressive strength and water absorption of cement stabilised soils was examined considering for a range of densities and water contents. The results indicate that (a) there is a considerable difference between dry and wet compressive strength of CSRE prisms, and the strength decreases as the moisture content at the time of testing increases, (b) wet strength is less than that of dry strength and the ratio between wet to dry strength depends upon the clay fraction of soil mix and cement content, (c) saturated moisture content depends upon the cement content and the clay content of the soil mix, (d) optimum clay percentage yielding maximum compressive strength is about 16%, (e) compressive strength of compacted cement stabilised soil increases with increase in density irrespective of cement content and moulding moisture content, and the strength increases by 300% for 20% increase in density from 15.70 kN/m3, (f) compressive strength of rammed earth is one - third higher than that of rammed earth brick masonry and (g) density decreases with increase in time lag and there is 50% decrease in strength with 10 hour time lag.
Stress-strain relationships and elastic properties of cement stabilised rammed earth are essential for the analysis of CSRE structural elements and understanding the structural behaviour of CSRE walls. Influence of soil composition, density, cement content and moisture on stress-strain relationships of CSRE was studied. Three different densities (15.7 – 19.62 kN/m3) and three cement percentages (5%, 8% and 12% by weight) were considered for CSRE. Stress-strain characteristics of CSRE and rammed earth brick masonry were compared. The results reveal that (a) in dry condition the post peak response shows considerable deformation (strain hardening type behaviour) beyond the peak stress and ultimate strain values at failure (dry state) are as high as 3.5%, which is unusual for brittle materials, (b) modulus for CSRE increases with increase in density as well as cement content and there is 1 to 3 times increase as the cement content changes from 5% to 12%. Similarly the modulus increases by 2.5 to 5 times as the dry density increases from 15.7 to 19.62 kN/m3 and (c) the modulus of CSRE and masonry in dry state are nearly equal, whereas in wet state masonry has 20% less modulus.
Compressive strength and behavior of storey height CSRE walls subjected to concentric compression was studied. The results of the wall strength were compared with those of wallette and prism strengths. The wall strength decreases with increase in slenderness ratio. There is nearly 30% reduction in strength as the height to thickness ratio increases from 4.65 to 19.74. It was attempted to calculate the ultimate compressive strength of CSRE walls using the tangent modulus theory. At higher slenderness ratios, there is a close agreement between the experimental and predicted values. The storey height walls show lateral deflections as the load approaches failure. The walls did not show visible buckling and the shear failure patterns indicate material failure. The shear failures noticed in the storey height walls resemble the shear failures of short height wallette specimens.
The thesis ends with a summary of the results with concluding remarks in the last chapter.|
|Appears in Collections:||Civil Engineering (civil)|
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Call for Presentations
Arthur Olsen Student Research Symposium - April 18, 2015
Augustana College students are invited to present their faculty-mentored, independent research at the Arthur Olsen Student Research Symposium. Students who would like to present their research should collaborate with a faculty member to prepare a submission of their project.
- The title of the presentation
- The name(s) of the student presenter(s), and email addresses for each presenter
- The name and email address of the faculty collaborator/sponsor
- The presentation format: either oral presentation or poster
- If an oral presentation, 20 minutes (15 minutes presentation and 5 minutes Q & A)
- Technology, if any, needed for presentation
- An abstract of the presentation. The abstract should be a brief description of the research topic, research method or sources and anticipated conclusions of the study (250 words or less). Please also provide an English translation if the original abstract is in another language. Abstracts may be pasted into the application form from another program.
Students will receive an emailed copy of the information they submit via the application form. They are encouraged to forward this email confirmation to their supervising faculty member.
For more information, contact Dr. Lisa Babcock.


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Singapore Changi Airport is a testament to efficiency and convenience, consistently ranked among the world's busiest and most streamlined airports.
With over 70 million passengers traversing its terminals annually, it has earned its reputation for seamless and rapid transfers. However, before you take that one-hour transit time for granted, several crucial considerations exist.
- 1 The One-Hour Mark: Minimum Transit Time
- 2 One-Hour Transit: Is It Enough for You?
- 3 Strategies for a Successful 1-Hour Transit
- 4 In Conclusion
- 5 FAQs
- 5.1 1. Is the minimum recommended transit time of 50 minutes inclusive of the time needed to clear security checks?
- 5.2 2. What should I do if my connecting flight is on a different airline?
- 5.3 3. Can I use the shuttle bus service to travel between terminals?
- 5.4 4. What if my first flight is delayed?
- 5.5 5. Are there any specific tips for travelers with limited mobility or special medical needs when attempting a one-hour transit?
The One-Hour Mark: Minimum Transit Time
Singapore Changi Airport's bare minimum transit time recommended is 50 minutes. This implies that if your connecting flight is scheduled within 50 minutes of arrival, your transition should go off without a hitch. Nevertheless, some nuances deserve your attention:
- Airline Consistency: The transition should be smooth if your connecting flight operates under the same airline. This eliminates the need for immigration and customs clearance, saving you an extra 30 to 60 minutes.
- Terminal Cohesion: Your connecting flight must depart from the same terminal. Differing terminals entail a shuttle bus journey between them, adding 10 to 15 minutes to your transit.
- Punctuality Matters: The punctuality of your arriving and departing flights cannot be emphasized enough. A delay in your first flight could jeopardize your chances of making the second.
One-Hour Transit: Is It Enough for You?
The adequacy of one-hour transit hinges on various factors:
- Travel Experience: A one-hour connection might be feasible for seasoned travelers familiar with the intricacies of transiting airports.
- Baggage Considerations: Travelers with checked baggage must allocate additional time for baggage claims and recheck their bags for the next flight.
- Health Considerations: Individuals with mobility constraints or medical issues should budget extra time to navigate the airport comfortably.
- Budget Constraints: Those on tight budgets might want to avoid prolonged stays at the airport, as additional time might incur costs for lounges or other amenities.
Strategies for a Successful 1-Hour Transit
If you're determined to navigate a one-hour transit in Singapore, consider the following strategies:
- Airline Alliance: Opt for flights within the same airline alliance to avoid the immigration and customs process.
- Flight Status Monitoring: Stay abreast of your connecting flight's status before departing. Preemptively rebooking the second leg could be a lifesaver if your initial flight is delayed.
- Early Arrival: Arrive at the airport beforehand to facilitate check-in, security procedures, and locating your gate.
- Enjoy Airport Facilities: Singapore Changi Airport boasts an array of lounges and dining establishments. Utilize these facilities to relax or grab a meal while awaiting your next flight.
- Anticipate Delays: Prudent planning involves considering the possibility of delays. If your flight faces unforeseen setbacks, promptly communicate with your airline to rebook your connecting flight.
For most travelers, a one-hour transit time at Singapore Changi Airport proves sufficient for making a connecting flight. Nevertheless, it's crucial to recognize that multiple factors can influence your transition time.
Heeding the insights above and implementing the suggested strategies heighten your likelihood of a seamless transition and an enjoyable stay in Singapore. Remember, while the airport is efficient, thoughtful preparation remains the key to a stress-free journey.
1. Is the minimum recommended transit time of 50 minutes inclusive of the time needed to clear security checks?
Yes, the 50-minute minimum transit time recommendation at Singapore Changi Airport encompasses the time required to go through security checks, passport control, and other necessary procedures. However, it's important to remember that this timeframe assumes all conditions are optimal and there are no unforeseen delays.
2. What should I do if my connecting flight is on a different airline?
If your connecting flight is on a different airline, you will likely need to go through immigration and customs clearance, which can take an additional 30 to 60 minutes. In this case, more than a one-hour transit time might be required. A more extended layover is advisable to account for these extra formalities and ensure you take advantage of your next flight.
3. Can I use the shuttle bus service to travel between terminals?
Yes, Singapore Changi Airport offers a shuttle bus service to travel between terminals. However, this service can add 10 to 15 minutes to your transit time. If your connecting flight departs from a different airport, it's crucial to factor in this additional time when considering a one-hour transit.
4. What if my first flight is delayed?
If your first flight is delayed, it can significantly impact your chances of making your connecting flight within a one-hour transit time. Delays are expected in air travel, and a delay in your arrival flight could leave you with minimal time to get to your connecting gate. It's recommended to keep track of your flight's status and communicate with airport staff if you foresee difficulties making your connection.
5. Are there any specific tips for travelers with limited mobility or special medical needs when attempting a one-hour transit?
One-hour transit is challenging for travelers with limited mobility or special medical needs. It's essential to allow extra time to move through the airport comfortably. Consider requesting assistance from airport personnel, such as using airport wheelchairs or getting help with transporting your luggage. To ensure a smooth journey, communicate your requirements to the airline, and they can provide the necessary support.


Only the Workflow Manager or a person with relevant permissions can delete a workflow.
If you want to stop a workflow, but still want to keep a record of what has happened, use Abort instead.
To delete a workflow
 1. Find the workflow you wish to delete.
 2. Right-click the workflow and choose Delete
 3. Click OK to confirm deleting.
The Workflow system will alert you if the workflow you are deleting is linked with files.
See also Group role permissions.


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From A Wiki of Ice and Fire
A food taster is a person tasked with ingesting food or drinks that have been prepared for someone else, to confirm they are safe to eat or drink and devoid of poisons.
Known food tasters
- Ummet, for King Aegon II Targaryen
- Gaemon Palehair, for King Aegon III Targaryen
- King Aerys II Targaryen's food taster, who was forced to suckle at the teats of Prince Viserys's wet nurse before he could be fed.
- Ser Boros Blount, for King Tommen I Baratheon
I begged Lord Arryn to use a taster, in this very room I begged him, but he would not hear of it. Only one who was less than a man would even think of such a thing, he told me.—Varys, to Eddard Stark
- ↑ Fire & Blood, The Dying of the Dragons—The Short, Sad Reign of Aegon II.
- ↑ The World of Ice & Fire, The Targaryen Kings: Aegon II.
- ↑ The World of Ice & Fire, The Targaryen Kings: Aerys II.
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 67, Jaime VIII.
- ↑ A Game of Thrones, Chapter 30, Eddard VII.


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DBSync's "Sage 100 & PocketAdvantag Bidirectional Integration" is easy to use solution template which integrates data both ways between the Sage 100 & PocketAdvantage app. The template is also useful in migrating historical Sage 100 data into PA and can also be used to do a periodic swipe of historical accounting data into PA. This template provides Bi-directional the flexibility for more complex and dynamic mapping capability.
One of the most important prerequisite prerequisites of Sage 100 and PocketAdvantage system is to setup set up the ODBC data source connection on the server where Sage 100 is hosted. The below steps explain how to setup set up the ODBC connection so that Sage 100 opens a connection to DBSync.
- Go to Control Panel -> Administrative services of the server on which the Sage 100 is hosted.
- Select the service ODBC data source 32-bit/64-bit based on server configuration. This will open a pop up as shown in the image below.
- Choose the Tab user DSN and click on the Add button. This will open a pop up with various drivers.
- Choose MySQLODBC5.3 unicode Unicode driver. This will pop open a window to enter connection properties.
- In the MySQL connection window, enter the following Parameters Data Source Name: dbsyncqueue, TCP/IP server: dbsync-queue.cvglyvvn64dx.us-east-1.rds.amazonaws.com, user:dbsync, Password:, DatabaseDatabase: Sage.
The steps below show how to import the job file script provided by DBSync - it is mandatory for the integration to work.
- Login to Sage 100 with valid credentials.
- On the left navigation, select a visual integrator. This will provide a list of options.
- Choose the "Job Import" option from the available values.
- Choose the file provided by DBSync. The file can be downloaded by clicking on the following link.
- From the file dialog box, choose the file. It will show the list of all the jobs that are required for DBSync to perform the integration.
- Select all. And then, click on the Accept button as shown in the following screen shotscreenshot.
- Login to Sage 100 with valid user credentials.
- Search for the Task Scheduler from the search. It will return the search results.
- Clicking on the search result name of Task Scheduler will open a popup - as shown in the image below.
- Key in the desired job name. Moving the cursor to next text box will auto-populate the company code, Sage 100 user logon login, and server user logon.
- The user will have to key in the Sage 100 Account Password and Server Password. Then, s/he will have to choose the type to "Visual Integrator ".
- Set the schedule job intervals by choosing the appropriate options.
- Choose the tab "Tasks".
- Select the V/I Job Type to to Export, in case of reading data from Sage 100. Or, choose Import in case of writing to Sage 100. Then, choose the V/I Job Name as appropriate.
- Click on Accept to save the job.
A question may arise - what happens to the Sage data after it being is read from the Sage 100 application? How does DBSync process the data and write to the PocketAdvantage? Below steps explain how Sage Data is being processed to the PocketAdvantage.
- The Scheduled jobs within the Sage 100 application, helps to read from Sage and processes to DBSync.
- The DBSync holds the Sage data in a queue - i.e. a buffer - before applying the required transformations and writing to the PocketAdvantage.
- The workflows - with the naming convention "Merge" within the DBSync - will help DBSync to sort any duplicate records that are processed into the DBSync's buffer.
- DBSync internally uses a chaining technique for the merging process. The technic enables DBSync to identify unique records and separate duplicate records from the unique ones.
- Then, another workflows workflow will process the data from DBSync buffer to PocketAdvantage.
DBSync Integration of Sage & PocketAdvantage can be triggered by:
- Clicking on the Run-now button from the process listing page of DBSync.
- Using DBSync Scheduler.
Clicking on Run-Now Buttons From DBSync platform
The user can login log in to DBSync with his/her valid credentials and click on the Run-now button from the process listing page or from the workflow listing page. The order of execution, of the process, must follow the following path:
- Scheduler available in DBSync Account can be used to schedule the integration. For further details on the scheduler, please click on the following link _URL_
PockeAdvantage Configuration steps link: PocketAdvantage Connector (How to do the connector configuration in DBSync Platform)
Sage 100 Configuration steps link: Sage 100 Connector (How to do the connector configuration in DBSync Platform)


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Developing leaders for a diverse democracy is an increasingly important aim of higher education and social justice is ever more a goal of leadership education efforts. Accordingly, it is important to explore how dominant leadership models, as blueprints for student leadership development, account for and may unwittingly reinforce systems of domination, like racism. This critical discourse analysis, rooted in racialization and color-evasiveness, examines three prominent college student leadership development models to examine how leaders and leadership are racialized. We find that all three leadership texts frame leaders and leadership in color-evasive ways. Specifically, the texts' discourses reveal three mechanisms for evading race in leadership: focusing on individual identities, emphasizing universality, and centering collaboration. Implications for race in leadership development, the social construction of leadership more broadly, and future scholarship are discussed.
A CRITICAL DISCOURSE ANALYSIS OF MAINSTREAM COLLEGE STUDENT LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT MODELS


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Using directional antennas to conserve bandwidth and energy consumption in ad hoc wireless networks has attracted much attention of the research community in recent years. However, limited research has focused on applying directional antennas to broadcasting. We devise a link reduction (LR) based broadcasting protocol for ad hoc wireless networks using directional antennas. LR outperforms most existing omnidirectional and directional broadcasting schemes in the sense that its normalized transmission cost and redundancy are significantly reduced, and consequently it is more bandwidth and energyefficient. Based on 2-hop neighborhood information, LR relies on no location or angle-of-arrival (AOA) information. LR is a localized protocol and it achieves full delivery in ideal networks. Simulation is conducted in ideal networks where packet collision, channel contention, or node mobility is avoided.


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Boston, Mass., Monday, April 28, 2014 –TSNE MissionWorks today awarded a series of grants to seven Massachusetts and Rhode Island-based networks to accelerate their commitments toward ending poverty in the region. The grants, made through TSNE's Inclusion Initiative program, will support the multi-sector networks in building a collaborative community of groups who will target their collective efforts at systemic issues that perpetuate economic inequality in the communities of color where they operate.
"The Inclusion Initiative grants are guided by the belief that when nonprofits, businesses, schools, civic organizations and government agencies work together and collaborate it enhances the potential for collective, lasting impact on the root causes of poverty," says Jonathan Spack, Executive Director, TSNE MissionWorks.
Inclusion Initiative grants are awarded in two stages with the first group of seven networks receiving a $28,500 grant to plan their initiative and design their network. In the second round, up to five networks will be awarded a larger implementation grants. In the first round of grants, networks were selected on their plans to address the root causes of poverty in one or more of five main areas including education, healthcare, environmental justice, community and economic development, and youth development.
"It has been 50 years since we first declared the 'war on poverty' and income inequality and poverty has continued to be persistent especially in communities of color," says Ayeesha Lane, Program Manager, Inclusion Initiative. "These grants are targeted to help close the gap and to move the needle on creating more just social systems that support racial and economic equity."
TSNE MissionWorks has awarded funding and provided technical assistance to networks of nonprofit for the past decade. This type of grant making -- multi-year funds to networks of groups -- presents what TSNE MissionWorks believes to be a more effective alternative to the conventional way of making grants which are typically one-year awards to individual organizations working separately on similar issues.
"This grant will enhance our ability to continue reaching men of color in the barbershop setting and encouraging them to become active stakeholders in their own health," says Brenda Jenkins, contributor to the Barbershop Health Network in Worcester, Mass. "Communities of color disproportionately comprise poverty stricken areas and the work funded by grants such as the Inclusion Initiative are imperative to restoring equity to the pervasive income inequality, health disparities, and other social justice issues that impact the population we work with."
"This grant will give us the opportunity to engage youth from communities of color to comprehensively analyze the causes of poverty in our city," says Frank Ramirez, contributor to the Immigrant Youth Solidarity Initiative in Boston, Mass. "The network will be able to pinpoint concrete ways in which the different sectors in the city can act to ensure poor Bostonians have the resources they need to help themselves develop and contribute to the wealth of the community."
The following networks received grant funding:
- The Barbershop Health Network - Worcester, MA
$28,500 to improve population health by employing community members to promote health resources in the community.
- P.O.W.E.R. Network (People Owning Wider Economic Resources) - Central Falls, RI
$28,500 to incubate and provide ongoing support to a diversity of worker owned co-operative businesses.
- Immigrant Youth Leadership and Solidarity Initiative - Boston, MA
$28,500 to cultivate immigrant youth leadership structures and activities that continually promotes immigrant youth leadership.
- Standing Together to End Poverty and Undo Profiling (STEP UP Network) - Providence, RI
$28,500 to build a solid infrastructure led by communities most affected by racial profiling toward shifting the debate on racial profiling in Rhode Island.
- Roxbury Food Justice Hub - Roxbury, MA
$28,500 to develop the Roxbury Food Justice Hub as both a physical space and a network of collaborative partners.
- Mattapan United - Mattapan, MA
$28,500 to improve the quality of life in Mattapan for all residents, focusing on the structural issues that impact poverty.
- Boston Tenant Coalition - Boston, MA
$28,500 to form community led democratic structures outside of the traditional authorities in Boston Public Housing.
About TSNE MissionWorks
Since its founding in 1959, TSNE MissionWorks (_URL_) has focused on building the knowledge, power and effectiveness of nonprofits, so they can better help communities leverage resources, solve problems, identify opportunities – and thrive. We use innovative models and strategies in our work to support organizations committed to social change.
For more information contact:
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Many of you may have driven the Chicago Skyway, with its half-mile long bridge, known as the "High Bridge." Have you ever wondered why there is a giant bridge on the way to Indiana? Why not simply build a road?
The answer lies in a quirk city law and the political ingenuity of Mayor Richard J. Daley. In the late 1950s, when Daley decided he wanted a toll road to Indiana, the Chicago city charter did not allow for the funding or construction of a toll highway. Daley, undaunted, recognized the lack of and legal restriction to building a toll bridge. Additionally, no restriction existed regarding the length of the approach to that bridge. The result: The 7.8 mile long Chicago Skyway is technically a bridge with a six mile approach.


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Cultural humility and radical hospitality are core principles that inform both the ministry and service of spiritual direction and the recovery journey. As spiritual directors, we walk alongside those who may be wrestling with the challenges of addiction. How can we best serve with an open heart as vessels of transformation and healing?
In this webinar, we will explore specific practices, tools, and resources for spiritual directors companioning people with addiction and their loved ones, such as prayer, meditation, ritual, and embodied practice. Spiritual direction with people in recovery also includes commitment to social justice issues that directly affect addiction and codependency. Come and explore resources from a variety of faiths and cultural traditions utilizing specific case examples.
Presenter: Karen Lee Erlichman, DMin, LCSW
SDI Webinar: The Recovery Journey: Resources and Practices for Spiritual Directors includes:
- Access to online recording of webinar
- PDF participant workbook


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Last time I introduced the DataCollector application, but didn't have room to get into the use of factory classes. There isn't often a need for a factory class, but they can be useful when you need to create objects at run-time without knowing their class until then.
The general approach involves a function that returns instances of a class based on run-time information. In some cases the instances are limited to a predetermined set of classes, in other cases it can any class the known to the code.
As a very simple example, suppose (in Python) we wanted a function that returns either a mutable list or an immutable list, depending on some run-time condition.
Here's one way we might do it:
def ListFactory (iterable, list_type):
 if list_type.lower() =='mutable':
 return list(iterable)
 if list_type.lower() == 'immutable':
 return tuple(iterable)
 raise RuntimeError('Unknown type: "%s"' % list_type)
list_items = [1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10]
list1 = ListFactory(list_items,'mutable')
list2 = ListFactory(list_items, 'immutable')
Note also that this is an example of a factory that provides an instance from a limited set of classes (just two, either list or tuple).
The idea is that, at run-time, something would provide the list type, either "mutable" or "immutable" (maybe from a configuration file), and this would determine the kinds of lists the code creates.
A slightly more involved version looks like this:
def ListFactoryFactory (list_type='mutable'):
 if list_type.lower() =='mutable':
 return lambda xs:list(xs)
 if list_type.lower() == 'immutable':
 return lambda xs:tuple(xs)
factory1 = ListFactoryFactory()
factory2 = ListFactoryFactory('immutable')
list_items = [1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10]
list1 = factory1(list_items)
list2 = factory2(list_items)
(Note that we're providing a default list type here. We could have done the same in the code above.)
Here we have a "factory-factory" that returns a function. The returned function (which takes an iterable object) is a factory that makes lists. Depending on the factory type, it makes either a list or tuple given some iterable object.
This allows multiple lists (of the same type) to be created by the factory object. We can also pass the factory object to some other function that uses it to make lists. We can change the kinds of lists that function makes depending on what kind of factory we give it.
One could just pass the type string to the other function and let it use the type factory to get instances, but that means it has to know about the type factory class. By giving it only an object it uses in simple fashion, the other function is as isolated as possible from the factory system.
The above uses strings to steer the code to creating instances from predetermined classes. This requires the code to know about all the classes it might create instances from.
Some languages provide access to classes by name (by strings at run-time), which allows creation of instances based on class name strings. In this case, a type factory need not know all possible classes.
The DataBridge application used this capability (in Java). The desired Input, Mapper, and Output, driver classes are named in the configuration file. The application creates instances of those classes at run-time and "plugs them into" the data flow.
The DataCollector application uses the same Input, Mapper, and Output, driver class architecture, which loads classes by run-time strings, but it also uses factory architecture for the web services stuff.
There were several reasons for this:
Firstly, there are tools that take WSDL files as input and generate a series of Java classes that implement the web services requests and replies. These classes can include the request/response protocol, so they do a lot of the work necessary.
If there are six record types and five request types (see previous post) that means there are 30 sets of classes. "Sets of classes" because each request type of each record type has several classes associated with it (request, response, comm layer, etc). Creating these by hand would be tedious and difficult, so the conversion tools are important.
The end result is that there is an automation that binds the desired run-time actions with specific names of record types and fields.
Secondly, the whole point is an architecture that allows selection of these classes at run-time based on string input. Therefore, some sort of factory is necessary.
Thirdly, the potential of adding new record types or actions and only reconverting the WSDL files (which can be done with a single command). It allows the potential of extending the application's scope without rewriting any code.
Or, as it turns out in the real world, without rewriting a lot of code.
Fourthly, flexibility. By deferring as much as possible to run-time, and by allowing new classes to be added without changing the existing application, it often happens the application has better longevity or scope than expected at design time.
Both DataBridge and DataCollector turned out surprising this way. Both more than paid for their development time. (Many times over, I'd say.)
Last time, I showed you a snippet that illustrates how DataCollector worked:
TypeFactoryFactory FF = new TypeFactoryFactory();
ITypeFactory TF = FF.getTypeFactory(record_type);
IQuery qry = TF.getQuery();
IRecord rcd = TF.getRecord();
This uses the factory-factory architecture. In fact, it takes it one step further in having the TypeFactoryFactory being itself the instance of a class.
That adds another layer of flexibility, since we could pass the code an instance of a different TypeFactoryFactory class so long as that class implemented or inherited the getTypeFactory() method.
For maximum flexibility, the TypeFactory, Query, and Record, types are all interfaces rather than classes. This allows use of any class hierarchy so long as the class implements the interface.
Putting it all together, it allows writing a small application like this:
TypeFactoryFactory FF = new TypeFactoryFactory();
ITypeFactory TF = FF.getTypeFactory(record_type);
// Create the query...
IRecord recd = TF.getRecord();
for (f in select_fields) {
 recd.setField(f.name, "");
for (f in where_fields) {
 recd.setField(f.name, f.value);
// Make the query...
IQuery qry = TF.getQuery();
qry.login(UserName, Password);
IRecord[] data = qry.get(recd);
// Process the query result...
SortRecords(data, orderby_fields);
for (d in data) {
 for (f in select_fields) {
Again there is a punt on the sorting. (Assume a function that, given the array of records and a list of fields within those records, sorts the array using those fields.)
The code above assumes four inputs:
 1. record_type: (string) The name of the table to query.
 2. select_fields: (list) List of fields we want in the response.
 3. where_fields: (list) List of fields with values for filtering.
 4. orderby_fields: (list) List of fields for sorting.
(The field lists are, in all cases, pairs of strings with a name and value.)
This is very much the sort of information contained in an SQL query:
SELECT select_fields
FROM record_type
WHERE where_fields
ORDER BY orderby_fields
Which was the main goal of the project.
Here, as with DataBridge, I used property files as input to configure what the program did. Creating a query (say for the code above) was as simple as:
Entity = Account
Select = \
 AccountName, \
 Location, \
 Description, \
 Address.Address, \
 Address.City, \
Filter = \
 [CreateDate] > '5/1/2007', \
 [Address.State] = 'MN'
Which is a lot like an SQL query. This would retrieve a list of Account records created since 5/1/2007 where the Address.State is Minnesota.
The same code could equally query for Contacts or any other record type and list any of the fields in the requested data.
Speaking of fields, the last aspect of the factory architecture is that I needed a third type of factory to generate instance fields.
The record types generally has a lot of fields — hundreds. A fully populated object was problematic in some cases, let alone an array of them. There was just no way to use fully defined record types.
So, instead, we define empty record types and, at run-time, add only the fields actually needed for the request. As the example above illustrates, most requests only use a handful of fields. The space savings is phenomenal.
This being Java, for every field we add, we also add a getter and setter function. The field name, and the access methods, follow a specific naming convention client code can anticipate based on the WSDL names.
Code that uses this library can access fields this way, but the preferred method (illustrated in the code above) are through using the getField(name) and setField(name,value) methods always present. These allow access to fields without knowing the field name ahead of time.
(The code above should make better sense now.)
This project turned out well. The irony is it was done under pressure after the first programmer given the project turned out not to be up to the job. I had to start fresh with clients already expecting a deliverable.
The double irony is it wasn't the first time I stepped


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What is a delegate?
Delegates play an important role in Utah's political system. Here are some commonly asked questions about delegates.
What is a delegate? What does a delegate do?
A delegate is someone from your precinct (neighborhood) whom you elect to represent your precinct at your party's convention. Delegates are important because they elect candidates for your political party's primary (and in some cases general) election.
What is a precinct caucus?
A precinct caucus is a neighborhood meeting where you and your neighbors of the same party affiliation get together and elect delegates and precinct officers.
These meetings happen once every two years on even-numbered years. This year, precinct caucuses will be held on Tuesday, March 13, at 7 p.m. for Democrats and Thursday, March 15, at 7 p.m. for Republicans.
Why become a delegate?
In Utah, delegates have a lot of sway politically. As a delegate you are one of 4,000 or fewer people (in some races as few as 80) who decide who will be your party's nominee in this year's elections.
If a candidate gets 60 percent or more of the delegate vote at convention, he or she is the party's nominee in the general election. If no one receives 60 percent of the vote, the two candidates with the highest number of votes go on to a primary election.
Who can be a delegate?
In order to be a delegate you must
- Be a U.S. citizen
- Be 18 years old or older by the date of the general election (Nov. 6 for this year)
- Live in the precinct you represent
If you are running for a Republican delegate position, you must be a registered Republican. If you have not already registered as a party member, you can do so at the precinct caucus.
What's the difference between a state and a county delegate?
There are two kinds of delegates: county delegates and state delegates. County delegates select nominees for county offices and also for legislative offices in districts that are entirely contained within that county. They also attend to county party business.
State delegates select nominees for federal and statewide offices and for legislative seats whose districts are in multiple counties. They also attend to state party business.
If I'm elected a delegate, what will I have to do?
Delegates serve two-year terms. Each year you are asked to attend one convention (your party's county convention if you are a county delegate, or your party's state convention if you are a state delegate).
In the first year of your term, you will attend the state or county nominating convention where you will select party nominees for the primary or general election. In preparation for this convention you will need to meet with the candidates (don't worry, they will seek you out) and decide who will best represent you, your neighborhood precinct and your values.
In the second year of your term you will attend the state or county organizing convention. In this convention, you will elect party officials, discuss the party platform and conduct other party business.
Each of these conventions lasts several hours and is either held on a weekday evening or Saturday morning. Be sure that you will be available to attend these conventions if you want to be a delegate. You will not be able to vote if you do not attend the convention.


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Welcome to the website dedicated to empowering consumers to understand more about how and when to call the emergency services within Ireland and the EU.
At some point in your life, you may need to call the emergency services such as firemen, police, or medical personnel. By being prepared for calling the emergency services, you can get the help you need much more quickly which can often make a big difference. Parents should also teach their children about when and how to call for help.
The principal emergency services are the "blue light" services that respond to normal emergencies in Ireland namely An Garda Síochána, the Ambulance Service, the Fire Service and the Irish Coast Guard. These principal emergency services would be the 'first responders' in most emergency situations.
In Ireland we have two emergency numbers, 999 and 112.
112 works also in all EU countries and from any phone, free of charge. If a family member or friend is travelling within the EU soon, check that they know what number to call in case of any emergency – under stress of an accident, it could prove vital.
Remember when calling 112 (or 999), 'stay calm, stay focused and stay on the line'.


Penta Security, pil doğrulaması için blockchain uygular
Penta Security (South Korea) uses DLT technology to store data related to electric vehicles. The platform was developed in partnership with AutoCrypt
The company's main goal is to improve the ecology and safety of electric vehicles. It would seem that electric cars do not emit carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, and they are environmentally friendly. However, there is no limit to perfection.
The new blockchain-based system is designed to address the battery degradation. Today, when electric cars have occupied a niche in transport, the problem of battery fires and other violations of work is very acute.
In February 2021, Chinese authorities demanded an explanation from Tesla because of systematic problems with cars and batteries.
Therefore, the solution developed by Penta Security will be just right. The blockchain platform will be able to track the battery life cycle.
It was reported that the platform will track the battery status data while charging and draining the machines. The data will be recorded in the blockchain. If problems are detected, the program will notify the owner of the car.
The platform will serve up to 1000 cars a year. The data collected will help predict the risks of cars, organise timely battery recycling and save on maintenance.


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HOLLOW & SOLID BLOCKS
- Hollow or Solid Block is a Concrete Masonry unit used primarily in wall construction, having anyone external dimension greater than the corresponding dimension of a brick, and of such size and mass to permit it to be handled by one man.
- The height of the block does not exceed either its length or six times its width.
- Hollow Blocks have one or more cavities, which can be open or closed.
- Blocks are referred by their nominal dimensions generally having a length of 400mm, height of 200mm and widths most commonly varying from 100mm to 200mm.
- PBMA members provide a wide range of both Hollow and Solid Blocks.
- Reference Standards: IS 2185 (Part 1): 2005 Hollow And Solid Concrete Blocks – Specification (Download Key Information in pdf).


Survey: Dinner or Supper?
What word do you use to refer to the last meal of the day? Some of us say "supper," and some of us say "dinner." We've noticed it's either a regional or a generational thing, and we're interested in knowing what you say. More on the history of dinner versus supper below...
Technically, the word "supper" refers to a light evening meal, and "dinner" is a more formal, hearty meal.
In colonial days, farmers were too busy to eat three meals a day, so they only had breakfast and dinner, and the wealthy had three meals a day: breakfast, dinner, and supper. Back then, dinner was a hearty meal that one ate in the middle of the day, and supper was a lighter meal that one ate before retiring for the evening.
In the 1800's, things shifted a little bit. In households of the upper classes that employed a cook or servant, dinner was served at the end of the day. Supper was eaten in the afternoon and was a lighter meal. Usually the wealthy hosted dinner parties, and were expected to set out lavish meals that lasted for several hours.
In middle class households without servants, dinner was eaten in the middle of the day, and supper was the last meal, for practical reasons: it took a lot of work to get the stove fires going, so after cooking breakfast, the housewife would keep the fires going and cook dinner next. This way she wouldn't have to make two stove fires a day and she could concentrate on her other house chores and the raising of children. This practice worked well with people who traveled or lived in encampments: think pioneer wagon trains and gold rush people.
These days, we think people just say what their parents (or others around them) say. What do you think?
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Nine-Week Shift
Emily Walker, Co-Editor-In-Chief
For years, schools in our district have used a six-week grading period. However, FISD has decided to shift secondary schools into a nine-week schedule in hopes to better students' education experience starting in the 2019-2020 school year.
There are a few changes that will happen to the school year. Each school year will have two nine-weeks per semester, with a total of four grading periods for the year. Another change is that IPR (Interim Progress Reports) will still come out every three weeks but now there will be two every grading period before the final grade.
This change in schedule will have no effect on school day length, holidays, or STAAR/other state and national testing.
FISD has stated the reason for this change is to allow students more time to learn the material before they are tested. This will also allow more time and flexibility for teachers to teach lessons and input grades.
Overall, this change is meant to benefit students and create a smoother learning environment.


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Specifies whether the ReportListener will be passed a handle to the image source when the image is loaded by an object reference or from a General field. Does not apply to images loaded by filename.
ReportListener.SendGDIPlusImage Property [= iExpr]
Integer data type.
Note that the property is set to integer type, not logical, to allow for the possibility that a derived class might use other integer values to represent providing the image in other ways besides a graphics handle. For example, a derived class might recognize a value of 2 to indicate "load all file-based images from their original files, and copy them to a different location or different format."
The following lists the values for iExpr recognized by the baseclass ReportListener.
- 0 or any negative integer value
- (0 is Default) The ReportListener baseclass does not provide a handle to GDI+ images to derived classes in the Render method.
- 1 and higher integer values
- The ReportListener baseclass provides a handle to GDI+ images to derived classes in the Render method.
Applies To: ReportListener Object.
This property value has no meaning for baseclass ReportListener objects; it has no effect on native print and preview rendering capabilities. However, ReportListeners providing other types of output can set the property to 1 and receive a handle to the graphics object representing rendered images that come from General fields or the PictureVal property of an Image control, rather than file-based sources.
By default, for performance reasons, this information is not provided to derived classes.
|When you have a reference to a GDI+ graphics handle, you use the GDI+ API to manipulate it. Visual FoxPro ships with a number of Foundation Classes designed to make working with the GDI+ API easier to use. For more information, see GDI Plus API Wrapper Foundation Classes.|
This property value does not affect the ReportListener's handling of file-based images. Derived classes receive the appropriate filename as an argument to the Render method, so no other handle is required.
The following code fragment, showing three ReportListener methods, is similar to the internal methods of the XMLDisplayListener derived class. See ReportListener XML Display-Style Foundation Class for more information about this class and how it handles images.
In the BeforeReport event, the code in this example saves the current value of the SendGDIPlusImage. Then it checks to see if the report contains any General fields. If it finds any references to images in the layout information, it sets SendGDIPlusImage to 1 for the duration of the report.
_TAG_ LISTENER_SEND_GDI_IMAGE_HANDLE 1 PROCEDURE BeforeReport() THIS.oldSendGDIPlusImage = THIS.SendGDIPlusImage IF (THIS.SendGDIPlusImage < LISTENER_SEND_GDI_IMAGE_HANDLE) ; AND THIS.checkReportForGeneralFields() THIS.SendGDIPlusImage = LISTENER_SEND_GDI_IMAGE_HANDLE ENDIF DODEFAULT() ENDPROC PROCEDURE checkReportForGeneralFields() LOCAL liGeneralFields, llOpened THIS.SetFRXDataSession() IF USED("FRX") * check,because * the method might be called * in the LoadReport() as well as BeforeReport() SELECT FRX ELSE USE (THIS.CommandClauses.File) SHARED NOUPDATE ALIAS FRX IN 0 SELECT FRX llOpened =.T. ENDIF COUNT FOR ObjType = FRX_OBJTYP_PICTURE AND ; Offset = FRX_PICTURE_SOURCE_GENERAL TO ; liGeneralFields IF llOpened USE IN FRX ENDIF THIS.SetCurrentDataSession() RETURN ( liGeneralFields > 0 ) ENDPROC PROCEDURE AfterReport() DODEFAULT() THIS.SendGDIPlusImage = THIS.oldSendGDIPlusImage ENDPROC


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How to Draw a Pickup Truck, Pickup Truck
Artist: MichaelY / March 5, 2013
How to Draw a Pickup Truck, Pickup Truck
Step 1.
There are many different types of pickup trucks and it's important to determine which type is appropriate for your illustration. Here are a few different examples to show the range of body types. You wouldn't want to draw a massive, modern, 4X4 truck
Step 2.
A lot of people make the mistake of assuming that a pickup truck is just a car with a truck bed in the back rather than back seats. This is hardly the case (except for some vintage models). Here is a side by side comparison of a car and pickup truck.
Step 3.
To draw a pickup truck, let's begin by laying down our basic guide lines. These lines do not have to be perfect, and they should be drawn very lightly with a 2H or harder pencil so that they are easily erasable later on. Draw a rectangular cube shape
Step 4.
Drawing vehicles of any kind can be very difficult for most people. It is important to remember is that, when looking at a vehicle straight on, both sides of a vehicle are identical to one another. They mirror each other. Keeping that fact in mind, l
Step 5.
Next, draw the grill of the truck just behind the mounted lights. The grill should be fairly simple, with just a few bars stretching across the width of the grill, rather than a bunch of crisscrossed lines. On either side of the grill, draw the prima
Step 6.
Next, let's draw the basic contours of the truck's body. Draw the top of the hood first, which will end near the base of out wedged cube guide. When drawing the base of the vehicle, be sure to draw the wheel wells. It is important to know the proper
Step 7.
Then draw the basic contours of the upper part of the cab by using the wedge cube guide lines for reference. Notice how even though the basic shape of the vehicle is very "squarish," the body has many rounded and curved contours to it.
Step 8.
Let's move on to drawing the windows. You can add more detail by including weather-stripping to the side window. Also leave a small triangle of plastic for the side mirror to mount to in the next step.
Step 9.
Add more feature such as the windshield wipers side mirrors. Be sure to draw the passenger side mirror peaking up from the far edge of the truck. Draw the door handle and gas cap. These features make the image more believable and lifelike.
Step 10.
Add in some decorative grooves down the sides of the truck and around the wheel wells. Also draw the door of the truck while you're at it. Be sure that the door properly molds to the shape of the truck's body.
Step 11.
Drawing the tires can by rather tricky. To do it properly, draw squares in the location of the tires. The tops of the squares should start in the middle of the wheel wells and extend well beyond the base of the vehicle. Then draw an X from corner to
Step 12.
To draw the actual circle, draw the lines of the circle through the points where the inner X meets the sides and tops of the squares. This will create properly proportionate circles, but they are not yet three dimensional.
Step 13.
To make the circles three dimensional enough to look like tires, use the above methods to create a partner circle next to your original circle. Then, draw a line from the top edge of the first circle, to the top edge of the new circle, as seen here w
Step 14.
Then darken the proper lines and erase all unneeded lines. You should now have disk or cylindrical shaped objects which resemble the basic shape of tires. You can use the same method to draw the front, passenger side tire. However, this third tire wi
Step 15.
Add more detail to the tires be added tread. Make the tread as simple or as complex as you'd like. Larger groove in the tread suggests that the vehicle is used for off-roading. Very smooth treads suggests that the tires are worn and the vehicle has b
Step 16.
Finish the wheels by drawing the rims. The lug bolts mount in the center of the tire and the arms of the rims reach out and hold the tire. Don't forget to add in mud-flaps while you're at it.
Step 17.
We are almost done, but we need to draw the front and rear axles peaking down from underside of the truck. These don't have to be super detailed, since we will shade them in the next step. Without them, however, the truck looks unfinished and less
Step 18.
Next, shade in the wheel wells, the axels, and the third tire. This gives the image a sense of depth and perspective. You can add additional shading if you wish, but be sure to establish a light source.
Step 19.
Finally, ink your image using either a brush and ink, or Micron markers. Use a ruler and, if available, a flex curve. Be sure not to ink any unneeded guide lines or sketch marks. After the ink has dried, erase your pencil marks. You should now have a
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13 Things to Check if Land Title is Authentic or Fake
It is everybody's knowledge that documents can easily be faked in the Philippines. From birth certificates to college diplomas, such materials can quickly be passed off as exact copies.
It has been well-known not just in the country, but also overseas. Workers from the Philippines lead in the number of submitted bogus documents in Saudi Arabia that POEA has been reminding job applicants to use genuine materials.
In the property sector, there are regulations in place to deter scammers who prey on legitimate property owners; there are still cases reported where property buyers are lured into buying lots but receive a fake certificate of land titles. Part of the problem is that buyers are unaware of the tell-tale signs of a phony document being presented to them. As an example, a news release by Inquirer told early 2015 about the arrest of members of a syndicate engaged in sale and mortgage of fake titles.
Before you could get trapped by similar bogus sellers, Ms. Ruby Valdez, a land registration examiner from the Land Registration Authority of the Philippines, advises on the following quick-check items to verify if a document is fake or genuine.
Physical appearance of land title
 1. The paper used for an authentic certificate of land titles is of a special kind and supplied by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. Hence, its texture is different from those commercially available papers.
 2. The texture of the genuine title is similar to that of a bank check.
 3. It has a watermark that says, "LRA."
 4. The color of an old version of the title is light yellow, while that of an e-title is pale straw.
 5. When subjected to UV light, tiny fibers in the paper emit a small fluorescent effect.
Text characteristics
 1. "Judicial Form No. 108-D" appears on top of an Original Certificate of Title.
 2. "Judicial Form No. 109-D" appears on top of a Transfer Certificate of Title.
 3. Serial numbers are printed in red color while the owner's duplicate should display black digits.
 4. The last two digits of the page number in the upper right-hand side should correspond to the last two digits of the TCT number.
 6. For e-Titles, all entries should be computer encoded and printed, unlike the old versions which were manually type-written
 7. The seal on the lower left-hand side should be dark red and does not blot when a little water check is done.
 8. Signatures:
 - for Judicial OCT, it should have two names present – the Administrator and the Registrar, while for TCT, only the name of the Registrar is current.
 - For Administrative Titles: one signature from a PENRO or CENRO officer and another from the registrar.
Having these preliminary tests should give you an idea of the type of document you are receiving: original or fake. If you have verified from the above list that the text appears genuine, it does not mean it is 100% authentic. You need to confirm with relevant agencies such as the Land Registration Authority, the Registry of Deeds, or the nearest local and municipal offices to the property location.
Although the step is straightforward and the amount of time to invest in verifying this document's authenticity is barely a minute, it is not a guarantee the certificate of land title is genuine. A modern and convenient way to secure your ownership is through e-titles.
Why you should consider converting your paper titles to e-titles
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While many companies use shoe covers to prevent contamination, many Shoe Inn customers also use sticky mats to maximize contamination prevention. The utilization of multi-layer adhesive mats for cleanrooms is almost universal. However, how the mats are used is unique to each cleanroom. Mats can vary in size, color, number, and placement based on the logistics and characteristics of each individual cleanroom.
Mats should be placed in an area where they will be on clean, hard flooring. They should be placed just before or just after the ingress/egress point for each cleanliness or control change. It is suggested that the placement sites are worked backward from the final clean area or cleanroom.
- cleanroom – gowning area
- cleanroom – staging area
- gowning area – control area
- control area – common hallway
- common hallway – warehouse or receiving
- common hallway – public area
Matting should be placed so that all those passing through that point must step on the mats. Matting should be placed with the longer dimension of the mat in the same direction as the traffic flow for maximum footfalls on each mat. The minimum number of footfalls should be two with each foot for each location.
The proper size mat for each area of placement depends on the width of the opening and the variance and direction of the traffic. Normally the width of the mat should be 2/3rds to 3/4ths of the width of the doorway. It does not normally need to cover the full width because ordinary traffic passes through the middle of the doorway and not along the edge. However, if the traffic enters at a sharp angle or from the side of the entryway, then the width of the mat needs to be wider than the doorway to allow for enough footfalls.
As stated above, the length of the mat should be long enough to provide at least two footfalls with each foot at each location. Usually this is a minimum of 45 inches.
The color of the mats, which has no effect on the function of the mat, can vary from standard blue, white, and grey to custom colors and printed messages. In general, white shows the most dirt and particulates, and is normally preferred to make sure the layers are changed at frequent enough intervals. However, grey and blue work just as well when a maintenance schedule is set.
How often the layers should be removed depends on a number of factors:
- How dirty the area the personnel are coming from is.
- The number of people or pairs of feet per shift or per hour.
- The difference in cleanliness between the areas.
- The size of the mats and how many mats or locations are in the series.
In general, areas farther away from the cleanroom will be dirtier. Changing the layers at this point of use every half hour would be a benchmark with which to start. The final entry area into the cleanroom is probably from a clean area to a very clean area and each layer may last 4 to 8 hours.
However, this is just a rough guideline and each point of use will vary greatly. A few days of use and observation will help to determine the optimal mat layer change interval.
- Before placing a new mat down or replacing an existing mat, thoroughly clean the surface to remove contamination that may act as a barrier and keep the mat from properly adhering to the floor. Make sure to remove any adhesive residue if you are replacing an existing mat. It is recommended to use a pre-saturated wiper that contains a percentage of isopropyl alcohol. Make sure the surface is completely dry before application.
- To apply the mat, remove half of the release liner in the long direction of the mat, which will help with the alignment of the mat.
- Once you have the mat properly aligned in the location you want, start smoothing out the half of the mat with the adhesive exposed. Start at one end and work toward the middle making sure you do not trap air under the mat as you go, then remove the rest of the release liner and smooth the rest of the mat out in the same direction in which you removed the release liner.
Matting should be stored flat and for several hours in similar climate conditions as the point of use. For ideal results, the mats should be used in a controlled environment setting but may be placed in any area that has a temperature of 54-95 oF (12-35 oC).
Long-term storage of mats should always be on a flat and hard surface. Storage on the original shipping pallet is recommended. Normal warehouse conditions are usually acceptable but extreme temperatures (less than 32 or greater than 105 oF / 0 or 40 oC) should be avoided.
Storage of mats longer than one year from the date of purchase is not recommended. However, under normal storage conditions, matting should not have any variation in performance for a period of up to three years.
The utilization of multi-layer sticky mats for cleanrooms is almost universal. In fact, many customers who use the Shoe Inn automatic shoe cover dispensing system also use these adhesive mats to further help prevent contamination within controlled environments. Depending on various factors such as how dirty the area the personnel are coming from is and the level of cleanliness desired or mandated, this combined approach may be advisable or even required.


Percentage Of Completion Method
Definition of 'Percentage Of Completion Method'
An accounting method in which the revenues and expenses of long-term contracts are recognized yearly as a percentage of the work completed during that year. This is the opposite of the completed contract method, which allows taxpayers to defer the reporting of any income and expenses until a long-term project is completed. The percentage of completion method of accounting is commonly used in construction projects.
Investopedia explains 'Percentage Of Completion Method'
The percentage of completion method of accounting requires the reporting of revenues and expenses on a yearly basis, as determined by the percentage of the contract that has been fulfilled. The current income and expenses are compared with the total estimated costs to determine the tax liability for the year. For example, a project that is 30% complete in year one and 45% complete in year two would only have the incremental 15% of revenue recognized in the second year.
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Definition of longitudinal
- The insect's back is black with yellow longitudinal stripes.
- the longitudinal extent of the building
- a longitudinal study of juvenile offenders over a period of five years
The insect's body is black with yellow longitudinal stripes.
calculating the longitudinal position of a ship
a longitudinal study of career aspirations among girls from 5 to 17
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- tending to assume at or just before nightfall positions unlike those maintained during the day, as the leaves or flowers of certain plants.
Origin of nyctitropic
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Examples from the Web for nyctitropic
The nyctitropic movement of plants affords another example of daily periodicity.
As an example of this, I give a record (Fig. 27) obtained with a specimen in which nyctitropic movement was very pronounced.
The extent of the nyctitropic movement varies in individual cases; in some it is slight, in others very large.
The description of this Nyctitropic Recorder will be given in the next paper.Life Movements in Plants, Volume II, 1919
Sir Jagadis Chunder Bose
One species of Phyllanthus takes up in sunshine the nyctitropic attitude of another species.More Letters of Charles Darwin Volume II


More complex animations
The GK Image Show style allows you to combine the available animations.
To achieve this effect you have to use the following syntax in the title/text:
In the above example we have used the following settings
Slide 1
Color: #7484ff
Title: First slide
Text: [anim-slide_right scale]You can combine few animations into one effect
Slide 2
Color: #68b5ff
Title: Second slide
Text: [anim-rotate_x_center slide_vertical] Example with slide and rotation


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In Australia, the Easter...Bilby?
SYDNEY (Reuters) - The Easter Bunny's days as a furry seasonal icon may be numbered in Australia, as conservationists Down Under move to replace it with the Easter Bilby.
The bilby is a rare marsupial that has long ears, a long muzzle, silky fur and a pouch like a kangaroo. Males grow to about the same size as a rabbit.
But the animal is in trouble. Only some 600 are estimated to remain in the wild, and its habitat is being steadily eaten away by rabbits, which were introduced to Australia.
As a result, Mike Drinkwater, who looks after bilbies at a Sydney wildlife park, would like to make the Easter Bunny a thing of the past.
"Number one, rabbits are a pest in Australia. Secondly, the bilby has these lovely, endearing rabbit-like qualities," he said.
"Thirdly, the bilby is a beautiful, iconic native animal that is struggling. It is endangered, so it's important that we do all we can to support that."
Chocolate stores around Australia are displaying Easter Bilbies in their windows. The largest Australian-owned chocolate factory, Darrell Lea - which sponsors bilby breeding programs - questioned why anybody would want to buy an Easter Bunny when they could have an Easter Bilby instead.
The campaign appears to be catching on. Some schools have replaced their Easter bunnies with bilbies for annual egg hunts.
"Given that the bilbies have suffered so greatly due to the introduction of rabbits, it's directly linked to a very important conservation and education message," Drinkwater said.
(Reporting by Reuters Television; editing by Elaine Lies)
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I was just wondering if anyone could break this down and explain to me how this works...?
let numbers = [2,8,1,16,4,3,9] var sum = 0 var counter = 0
while counter < numbers.count { sum += numbers[counter] counter += 1}
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Thank You! That makes so much sense now.
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Hey Michael, I've posted your code with my comments below. Hope this helps.
//declares an array of Int's named numbers
let numbers = [2,8,1,16,4,3,9]
//declares an Int variable named sum, initialised with a zero value
//used to keep track of the sum total
var sum = 0
//declares an Int variable named counter, initialised with a zero value
//this is used as an index value, as well as an indicative value
//to compare to the number of items in the numbers array
var counter = 0
//While Loop
//This should read as "While the counter is less than the amount of items in the numbers array, execute the below."
//While this conditional is true, the body of the loop will execute.
while counter < numbers.count {
 //The += operator takes the current value of sum, and adds
 //the number at the index specified by the counter property.
 //can also be written as sum = sum + numbers[counter]
 sum += numbers[counter]
 //We then add 1 onto the current counter property so that
 //the index next time will be one more than this execution.
 //If this was the last index in the array, the boolean
 //of the while loop condition will become false and stop executing
 //because the counter is now higher than the amount of items in the numbers array.
 counter += 1


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Referencing Files in a Workbook
You can refer to the contents of data and Maple code files added to your workbook using Maple Workbook URIs.
Using a Workbook URI to Refer to Workbook Files
Workbook URI Syntax
The Workbook URI (Uniform Resource Identifier) is used to represent the identity and location of files within a Maple workbook or files residing inside another workbook in a given file directory.
A URI would look like this:
Using the URI mentioned above as an example,
The substring, "this://" identifies this URI as a reference to the current open workbook.
The third slash represents the root directory of the Maple workbook.
Finally, "MyCode.mpl" represents the Maple code file located in the root directory of the current workbook.
In general, the URI syntax is "this:////".
Referencing Files in Another Workbook
While URIs of the form "this:////" are used to represent files within a workbook, it is also possible to reference files contained in other workbooks.
The syntax for such a URI is:
"maple:////"
Creating a Workbook URI on Windows
The file separator on a Windows operating system is backslash "\". However, the backslash is also an escape character. So in order to use the backslash as a file separator, a second backslash is required.
A example of a workbook URI on Windows would be:
Creating a Workbook URI on Linux or Mac OS X
The forward slash "/" character is the valid file separator on Linux or Mac OS X.
An example of a workbook URI on Linux or Mac OS X would be:
Linking to a Workbook Attachment
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