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or Romance Languages. Those modern languages which are the immediate offspring of Latin, as the Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, and French. Early French is emphatically so called; hence Bouillett says, "Le roman était universellement parlé en Gaule au dixième siècle."
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Ryan, Desmond Michael (1997) Electronic states and optical properties of quantum well heterostructures with strain and electric field effects. Doctoral thesis, Durham University.
The aim of this work was to develop an envelope function method to calculate the electronic states and optical properties of complex quantum well heterostructures, and to demonstrate its effectiveness by application to some device structures of topical interest. In particular, structures have been considered which might form the basis of intensity modulators and polarization insensitive amplifier devices for light at a wavelength of 1.55 µm. The modulator structures considered all have the general form of two coupled quantum wells of different widths as the active region. The application of an electric field in the growth direction is intended to result in a shift in the energy and spatial localisation of the confined states and produce an increase in the absorption coefficient at longer wavelengths than the zero field absorption edge. The effectiveness of certain structures is examined in terms of field induced absorption increase at 1.55 µm. A system which shows a significant increase in absorption coefficient at this wavelength on application of a practical electric field has been identified as a possible candidate for an intensity modulator. In the case of the amplifier, the active region of the most promising structure considered consists of a stepped well which comprises two layers, one with tensile and one with compressive strain. It is known that the presence of the two oppositely strained layers can result in the TE and TM gain peaks appearing at similar photon energies. Our calculations show that a suitable choice of strain and layer widths can result in a small or zero difference between the TE and TM gains at 1.55 µm, which can be important for the polarization insensitive operation of devices in optical communications applications. In order to predict the optical properties of quantum well devices it is necessary to calculate the electron and hole states for a range of in-plane wavevectors. The calculations developed and carried out in this work are based on a multi-layer (eight band) k.p model including strain effects. The interfacial boundary conditions which result from approximations to Burt's exact envelope function theory are included in the model. The effect of an electric field is modelled by including a potential energy term in each layer Hamiltonian which is equal to the average energy shift across the layer in question due to the presence of the field. The model has been developed with flexibility in mind and has applications beyond the specific devices considered in this thesis.
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Here is a question which probably has a negative answer, but I couldn't find any literature directly on it.
Let $(A_n)$ be a sequence of rectangular 0-1 matrices (that is, the entries are restricted to zero or one), such that for all $n$, the matrix product $A_n A_{n-1}$ makes sense. Suppose in addition that the following hold:
(i) there is a bound on the dimensions (sizes) of all the $A_n$;
(ii) for all $k$, there exists $N(k)$ such that the product $$ A_{N(k)+k}\cdot A_{N(k) + k-1} \cdot \dots \cdot A_{k+1} $$ is strictly positive (meaning, every entry is nonzero);
(iii) every $A_n$ has at least one nonzero entry in each of its columns and in each of its rows.
Then is it true that the sequence $(A_n)$ is weakly ergodic?
That is, for every $k$, given any two states at time $k$, call them $i$ and $j$ (corresponding to the transition by $A_{k+1}$), and given $\epsilon > 0$, there exists $K > k$ such that for every state $m$ at time $K$, the number of paths from $i $ to $m$ divided by the number of paths from $j$ to $m$ is within $\epsilon$ of a real number depending only on $i$ and $j$.
[This is the translation to weak ergodicity in the non-stochastic case. It is really a statistical criterion about numbers of paths joining states $\dots$. It is also necessary and sufficient for a dimension group with Bratteli diagram implemented by the sequence of matrices to be simple and have unique trace.]
It $is$ true if $N(k)$ is bounded above (use Birkhoff metric and the corresponding contraction theorem) or if the matrices are all square of size two (since then, the matrices satisfying (iii) have determinant plus or minus one or are all ones). The theorem is also true if infinitely many $A_n$ have rank one (trivial), or a bit less trivially, if there is a telescoping so that infinitely many of the telescoped products have rank one. Also sufficient is a condition like $N(k) = o(\ln k)$, but this is far from what I want.
There is almost certainly a reduction to the case that the $A_n$ are all square, so (i) is probably a red herring, that is, we just assume they are all square of the same size. The 0-1 condition can be replaced by having uniform upper and lower bounds on the nonzero entries of the nonnegative matrices $A_n$.
There is a considerable amount of literature on similar-sounding problems (e.g., variations on Wolkowitz' theorem, where it is assumed that the $A_n$ and their products are at least primitive or similar, or the $A_n$ are columnor row-stochastic or at least have a strictly positive column,...), but this one seems far harder, and thus more likely to fail. If there is a counter-example, I would like to see minimal strengthening hypotheses so that there is a positive (!) answer.
I think there's a counterexample to the statement in the generality given here (with 6*6 matrices).
There are 2 matrix types in the counterexample:
$$ C=\begin{pmatrix} 1&1&0&0&0&0\\ 1&1&0&0&0&0\\ 0&0&1&1&0&0\\ 0&0&1&1&0&0\\ 0&0&0&0&1&0\\ 0&0&0&0&0&1\end{pmatrix} \text{ and } D=\begin{pmatrix} 1&1&0&0&1&0\\ 1&1&0&0&1&0\\ 0&0&1&1&0&1\\ 0&0&1&1&0&1\\ 0&0&1&1&0&0\\ 1&1&0&0&0&0 \end{pmatrix}. $$
I'm thinking of 1 and 2 as a communicating class; 3 and 4 as another communicating class; and 5's as being a wormhole from 1's and 2's to 3's and 4's; and 6's as being a wormhole from 3's and 4's to 1's and 2's.
The sequence I have in mind is something like $\ldots A_nA_{n-1}\ldots A_1=\ldots DC^{1600}DC^{800}DC^{400}DC^{200}DC^{100}$. It has the mixing property because for any $k$, choosing $N(k)$ large enough that $A_{k+N(k)}\ldots A_{k+1}$ contains two $D$'s satisfies the property.
Next, I claim that it doesn't satisfy weak ergodicity. In particular, I want to say that the large majority of paths starting in the $\{1,2\}$ class stay in that class forever.
Let $t_1,t_2,t_3,\ldots$ be the times with the $D$'s. Label the equivalence classes as $1=\{1,2\}$; $2=\{3,4\}$; $3=\{5\}$ and $4=\{6\}$ [ apologies for the notation ].Let $Z^{(m,n)}_{ij}$ be the 4*4 matrix giving the number of paths from an element of type $i$ at time $m$ to an element of type $j$ at time $n$.
Then $Z^{(t_j,t_{j+1})}$ looks like $$ \begin{pmatrix} 2^{2^j}&1&2^{2^j}&0\\ 1&2^{2^j}&0&2^{2^j}\\ 0&1&0&0\\ 1&0&0&0 \end{pmatrix} $$ When you take products of these, you never get a substantial flow from the 1 class to the 2 class.
 - $\begingroup$ What a neat example! (Minor correction: five, not two, $D$s are required to make the product strictly positive.) I had been flailing around with powers of upper triangular, followed by lower triangular matrices. It does suggest other questions, e.g., if the matrices are restricted to full rank, or even if they are unimodular, then perhaps weak ergodicity holds? $\endgroup$ – David Handelman Jan 9 '14 at 15:12
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Artificial Intelligence In Transportation Market Segmentation By Type (Machine Learning Technology, Process) By Application (Autonomous Trucks, HMI Trucks, Semi -Autonomous Trucks) and Region - Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast 2021-2026.
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Artificial Intelligence in Transportation Market Size, Trends & Growth (2021 - 2026)
The entire world has been affected by a wave of technological improvements in which artificial intelligence (AI) has spearheaded the technological revolution. Furthermore, the presence of a robust automation industry around the world has also required the presence of artificial intelligence. The transportation sector in particular has been the largest consumer of AI technologies. This factor must be evaluated with a level of scrutiny to understand the dynamics of global AI in the transportation market. The demand for AI for transportation has increased due to advances in automation technology. Artificial intelligence has become one of the most sought-after technologies in the world, driving the growth of global AI in the transportation market.
There is an urgent need to ensure that long distance freight transport is regulated and controlled with a high level of control, which has also led to the growth of the global market. Considering the factors mentioned above, the global market for AI in transportation is expected to accumulate large revenues in the coming years. The global artificial intelligence in transportation market is expected to reach $ 3.87 billion by 2026 and is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 15.8% between 2021 and 2026.
Rapid use of learning technology automation for product innovation, such as autonomous vehicles, parking and lane changing aids, and smart energy systems, are driving AI strongly in the transportation market. In addition, the growing need for advanced transportation planning, driver behavior, data management, road marking, etc. is accelerating the growth of the market.
The impact of coronavirus has been seriously felt in the transportation sector. The pandemic has changed the way people travel today. Without a doubt, with the safety of people in mind, public transport operators are reorganizing their operating procedures to prioritize the safety of travelers and regain their confidence. Security measures such as sanitation, the correct implementation of social distancing are now essential. With the resumption of services, the transport system may also experience a sudden increase in demand. Likewise, business and business trips will also see an increase. The transport system must satisfy this demand in compliance with the directives. Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT) and Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) applications can solve many transportation system problems. You can help reduce person-to-person transmission and prevent cluster epidemics in public transportation systems by monitoring compliance with specific COVID standards, while improving efficiency and ease of monitoring.
Recent Developments:
 - Mikael Johansson develops autonomous vehicles and artificial intelligence solutions at Scania.
 - The new universal search engine using the latest artificial intelligence technology means that Scania workshops solve vehicle-related problems more quickly.
 - Renowned market intelligence firm Infiniti Research has announced the completion of its latest article on AI in Transportation.
 - From production to product, from sales to legal services: Artificial intelligence (AI) opens new avenues for the automotive industry to further improve the customer experience and make processes more efficient. To responsibly seize these opportunities, Daimler AG is the first automaker to establish AI management principles.
Drivers and Restraints of Artificial Intelligence in Transportation Market:
The development of autonomous vehicles is a major determinant in the growth of AI in the transportation market. AI is a key technology for autonomous driving systems because it is the only technology that enables reliable, real-time recognition of objects around the vehicle. Currently, there are significant investments to come in the automotive industry, particularly for the optimization of autonomous driving technology, by major equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Therefore, the development of integrated autonomous vehicles with intelligent functionality is expected to drive global market growth in the long term.
AI-based systems are mostly cloud-based, requiring expensive bandwidth to power the system. Also, as it is a new technological solution that requires better training and skills, which translates into high costs. These significant challenges result in high operating costs for AI when used in transportation. Additionally, AI-powered machines include a variety of individual processors, relays, and other components that require maintenance and replacement from time to time, as well as a large amount of power to operate, resulting in high operating costs. These challenges have a significant impact on the growth of global artificial intelligence in the transportation market.
Artificial Intelligence in Transportation Market Segmentation:
By Application:
 - Autonomous Trucks
 - HMI Trucks
 - Semi-Autonomous Trucks
Autonomous trucks had the largest market share in the transportation AI market in 2019. The increasing development of the trucking industry is further increasing the demand for autonomous trucks. In addition, the growth of the logistics industry in the United States for the transportation of goods is driving the need for autonomous trucks. It is also estimated that more than 65% of the merchandise is transported by truck in the world, which accelerates the growth of this application. The deployment of autonomous trucks will also result in a reduction in maintenance and administration expenses to approximately 45%. These key factors will drive the demand for artificial intelligence in the transportation industry, thus providing autonomous driving and impeccable passenger safety.
By Type:
 - Machine learning technology
 - Computer vision
 - Context awareness
 - Deep learning
 - Natural language processing
 - Process
 - Data mining
 - Image recognition
 - Signal recognition
Artificial Intelligence in transportation Market Region wise analysis:
Marked Segmentation based on the region:
 1. North America
 1. U.S
 2. Canada
 2. Europe
 1. Norway
 2. Germany
 3. Sweden
 3. Asia Pacific
 1. China
 2. India
 3. Japan
 4. Latin America
 1. Brazil
 2. Mexico
 3. Argentina
 5. Middle East and Africa
a. Middle East
b. Africa
Among all locales, North America is supposed to keep on being the biggest area in the AI in the transportation market during the conjecture period. Trucks make up most of the shipping business in the US. Increasing interests in self-ruling trucks and administrative improvements identified with consistence, security and duty (CSA) in the nation are likely to see the United States as the most significant area on the planet. Asia Pacific (APAC) is expected to experience the fastest growth during the foreseen period. This is mainly due to higher truck sales in the region and the increasing use of AI in transportation in countries like Japan and China. Japan is estimated to be the fastest growing country in the Asia Pacific transportation AI market during the outlook period. In the maturing Japanese truck market, companies are finding new revenue streams by integrating AI-based functionality into trucks, which in turn further supports APAC's rapid growth.
Key Players of Market:
Some of the key players in the global AI in transportation market are Daimler AG, MAN SEPACCAR Inc., Scania Group, ZF Friedrichshafen AG, Intel Corporation, and Valeo SA.
1. Introduction
 1.1 Market Definition
 1.2 Scope of the report
 1.3 Study Assumptions
 1.4 Base Currency, Base Year and Forecast Periods
2. Research Methodology
 2.1 Analysis Design
 2.2 Research Phases
 2.2.1 Secondary Research
 2.2.2 Primary Research
 2.2.3 Data Modelling
 2.2.4 Expert Validation
 2.3 Study Timeline
3. Report Overview
 3.1 Executive Summary
 3.2 Key Inferencees
4. Market Dynamics
 4.1 Impact Analysis
 4.1.1 Drivers
 4.1.2 Restaints
 4.1.3 Opportunities
 4.2 Regulatory Environment
 4.3 Technology Timeline & Recent Trends
5. Competitor Benchmarking Analysis
 5.1 Key Player Benchmarking
 5.1.1 Market share analysis
 5.1.2 Products/Service
 5.1.3 Regional Presence
 5.2 Mergers & Acquistion Landscape
 5.3 Joint Ventures & Collaborations
6. Market Segmentation
 6.1 Artificial Intelligence In Transportation Market, By Type
 6.1.1 Machine Learning Technology
 6.1.2 Process
 6.1.3 Market Size Estimations & Forecasts (2021-2026)
 6.1.4 Y-o-Y Growth Rate Analysis
 6.1.5 Market Attractiveness Index
 6.2 Artificial Intelligence In Transportation Market, By Application


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I've benefited so much from this idea cookbook that I felt I had to contribute something, so here is an idea for reading practice.
First, draw a line on the board going up and down and then a second line that intersects the first, going right to left. Make the end of each line an arrow, so it looks like a compass, with north, south, east, and west. Next, write a word or phrase that you want to practice next to each arrow.
Finally, have 2 students come forward and stand in front of the compass and words on the board. You can then call out one of the words or phrases and the first student to move their arm in the matching direction wins. For example, if 'computer' is at the north arrow and you call out "computer," the student who points up with their arm first gets a point. There are many other variations of this basic idea that you can use. Hope it works for you as well as it does for me.
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In a chosen-prefixes collision attack, the adversary is able to freely choose two distinct prefixes $P$ and $P'$ of arbitrary content, and is able to find suffixes $S$ and $S'$ with $H(P\mathbin\|S)=H(P'\mathbin\|S')$.
Note: It is common to write chosen-prefix when that logically should be chosen-prefixes.
In other types of collision attack the adversary freely chooses only one prefix $P$ (possibly empty) and is able to find distinct suffixes $S$ and $S'$ with $H(P\mathbin\|S)=H(P\mathbin\|S')$.
That makes a critical difference: only chosen-prefixes attacks allow the attacker to freely choose different meaningful content where the colliding messages differ.
Chosen-prefixes attack thus are much more flexible for the attacker. For example, in a pure text document, the prefixes could be the meaningful part of the text at start, with the suffix in the end after a few hundred space characters so that it never shows. That allows the attacker to prepare documents with vastly different contents of his choice (except for the end which does not show), and so that the signature of one will be valid for the other.
By contrast, in other types of collision attack, the attacker typically is unable to make similar forgeries for pure text files, and more generally data formats where insignificant data can only be at the end. Attacks can only target more flexible data formats (like Portable Document Format, Postscript, some compressed image formats, some executable file formats..) such that it is possible to turn the alteration in the suffix into an operationally meaningful difference. This is often hard or infeasible (depending heavily on details of the data format and attack context).
In particular, a chosen-prefixes attack is a near necessity to attack certificate issuance (but this is mostly theoretical: certification authorities could foil all such attacks by using an unpredictable Certificate Serial Number at start of the certificate; and powerful adversaries obtain practically working certificates under any identity they desire without any cryptographic attack, by using complacent certification authorities).
Addition: in practice a trailer can easily be added, so that $H(P\mathbin\|S\mathbin\|T)=H(P'\mathbin\|S'\mathbin\|T)$. The attacker is able to freely choose $P,P',T$, with the constraint $P=P'$ for non-chosen-prefixes collision attacks.


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Given the environmental sensitivities surrounding different bioenergy sources, a new IEEP report commissioned by the RSPB, Friends of the Earth, Greenpeace UK and the Woodland Trust proposes a sustainability hierarchy as a strategic approach for exploiting the UK's domestic bioenergy resource. This hierarchy of biomass feedstocks seeks to deliver environmental benefits beyond greenhouse gas savings. The report also develops a suite of sectoral policy tools to implement the hierarchy in practice.
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3 Ways to Always Avoid Paper Jams
There's nothing more frustrating than dealing with a sheet of paper that's become entangled inside of a printer. Getting it out becomes a huge hassle as it rips and tears as you try to pull it free from the machine. A lot of people know that good printers shouldn't be eating up paper. Paper jams are not a way of life.
Problems tend to increase as printers age, but if you have a quality printer, it should take many years before it starts catching paper. However, if you've got a decent printer and it's still keen on jamming up, there are a few steps you can take to avoid jams in the future, or if your printer works well, avoid jams completely.
The first way to steer clear of paper jams is to pay attention to the type of paper you are using. Certain printers tend to work better with specific types of paper. The best way to find out what your printer plays well with is to check the user manual. Various papers will have different overall weights to them; thicker versus thinner paper. Likewise you should avoid mixing two different paper types together. They might stick together or become otherwise entangled, leading to a paper jam.
Whenever you put paper into the tray, make sure you have put it in correctly. Paper that is angled wrong, bent, or wrinkled can cause paper jams. These sheets can catch on the moving parts of your printer or be fed in the wrong way, which causes the printer to freeze up. Occasionally the printer may try to adjust the paper itself by ejecting the paper and then taking it in again - it realizes paper exists, but it is unable to feed it through correctly. Oftentimes this automatic adjustment can only make the problem worse. The paper only gets more angled or wrinkled and can become lodged into the mechanism more strongly than before. Use alignments provided by input trays and make sure paper is clean and lays flat.
Clean your machine. It may sound strange, but dust and dirt (and ink from the inkjet cartridges themselves!) can sneak into the printer and affect the efficiency of the printer rollers. Open up your printer at least once a month and use a lint-free cloth to wipe the insides, especially the print rollers. However, time can also be a factor, not just dust. If you notice that your printer rollers look shiny or worn down, then it's time to get some new ones. Contact your manufacturer about replacement parts. If your printer is too old, try other websites that sell older print supplies. If you still can't get any, then you may have no choice but to replace your printer.
When printers experience one too many paper jams, many people assume the printer is simply broken when this isn't the case. With a little TLC, your printer should function well and last for many years - without jamming up on every sheet of paper you feed it.


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Backyard or Back Yard – Which is Correct?
A summer gathering of friends to cook food and spend quality time together is an enjoyable activity. It is made better when one person has a house with a yard, and the group can congregate behind his or her house.
When part of a yard is behind a house or other building, that part is called the backyard. Or is it the back yard? Continue reading to learn more.
What is the Difference Between Backyard and Back Yard?
In this post, I will compare backyard vs. backyard. I will outline which spelling is correct and use it in several example sentences, so you can see how it appears in context.
Plus, I will show you a helpful memory tool that makes it easier to choose either back yard or backyard next time you need one of these words.
When to Use Backyard
backyard versus back yardWhat does backyard mean? Backyard can be a noun or an adjective.
As a noun, backyard means the part of a property that is behind a house or other structure. In suburban America, you are likely to find a garden, a trampoline, a swimming pool, a shed, or a grill (or all of these things) in this area.
Here are a few examples,
 - After Jill returned from her ride, she locked her bicycle in the shed in her backyard so no one would steal it.
 - When Joel and Victoria were shopping for a home, they insisted that the property include a spacious backyard for their 14 children.
 - An Oregon family's golden retriever has been honored by a sheriff for digging up $85,000 worth of black tar heroin in a family's backyard. –New York Post
Backyard can also be an adjective, where it describes an activity that takes place in the rear part of a property. A family might host a backyard barbecue, for instance. A backyard patio is a patio that is situated in the backyard.
Here are a few more examples of backyard as an adjective,
 - Christina begged her parents to let her have a backyard pool party for her 16th birthday.
 - Carmelina loved going to Maxwell's backyard cookouts because she knew Marc would be there.
When to Use Back Yard
how to spell backyardWhat does back yard mean? Back yard has the same meaning as backyard but is composed of two separate words, rather than compounded into a single word.
Both versions are accepted. Generally, in English, word phrases function as either nouns or verbs, while compounds function as adjectives. Indeed, the hyphenated compound back-yard also appears as an adjective, albeit only rarely.
This chart isolates the usage of back yard vs. back yard vs. back-yard as adjectives:
what is the meaning of backyard
As you can see, backyard is much more common as an adjective than either of the other two versions.
This chart graphs the same words, but as nouns:
backyard one word or two
Once again, backyard predominates, although back yard has a much stronger showing here.
These charts aren't exhaustive in their scope, however, since they only look at books published since 1800, to the exclusion of other print sources. Still, they illustrate a clear long-term usage trend.
Interestingly, the same rule doesn't hold true for the part of a yard that is in front of a house. Front yard has no compound version and is only ever used as two separate words.
Trick to Remember the Difference
There is no standard version of this term, so you could use whichever variant seems most natural to you.
That said, backyard is much more common as both an adjective and a noun. Since this is the spelling with which your readers will be most familiar, your writing will be easier for audiences to read if you use the one-word backyard.
Since backyard is a single word, like backpedal and backpack, you can remember that all these compound words that start with back are single words.
Is it backyard or back yard? Backyard and back yard are two variants of a term that means the rear part of a property and can be used as an adjective or a noun.
 - Both spellings are acceptable.
 - Backyard is preferred in all contexts.


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 - Letter to the Editor: Children need a mother and father
 - Which is why we should vote yes on the marriage amendment.
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 - As a parent and grandparent, I want to pass on to my children and grandchildren beliefs and values that have stood the test of time. This fall I want to be counted as an individual who stood for and proclaimed the value of marriage as the union of one man and one woman.
 Why has virtually every society defined marriage as the union of one man and one woman? The answer can be summarized in one word: children. Marriage is a special relationship reserved exclusively for heterosexual unions because only the intimate relationship between men and women has the ability to produce children. Marriage serves a vital and universal societal purpose – to channel biological drive that might otherwise become socially destructive into enduring family units for the benefit of any children produced by that sexual union.
 By encouraging men and women to marry, society helps ensure that children will be known by and cared for by their biological parents. Simply stated, while death and divorce too often prevent it, children need both a mother and a father. This is why I am supporting the Minnesota Marriage Protection Amendment in November 2012.
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BridgeQuery - Perl extension for retrieving bridge tables.
 use SNMP::BridgeQuery;
 use SNMP::BridgeQuery qw(querymacs queryports queryat);
 $fdb = queryfdb(host => $address,
 comm => $community);
 unless (exists $fdb->{error}) {
 ($fdb->{$mac} = "n/a") unless (exists $fdb->{$mac});
 print "This MAC address was found on port: ".$fdb->{$mac}."\n";
BridgeQuery polls a device which responds to SNMP Bridge Table queries and generates a hash reference with each polled MAC address as the key and the associated port as the value. The specific MIBs that are polled are described in RFC1493.
SNMP::BridgeQuery requires Net::SNMP in order to function. (Checked for during 'perl Makefile.PL')
Devices can be switches, bridges, or most anything that responds as a OSI Layer 2 component. Layer 3 devices do not generally respond and will cause an error. If an error is generated, it will return a hash reference with a single element ('error') which can be tested for.
Two other functions (querymacs & queryports) can be explicitly exported. They work the same way as queryfdb, but they return MAC addresses or ports (respectively) with the SNMP MIB as the hash key.
A newly added function (queryat) can be used on layer 3 switches to poll the Address Translation Tables. This is similar to the data returned by the 'queryfdb' function, but it returns the IP address of the device and the associated interface (separated by a pipe '|') with the MAC address as the key. On a layer 3 switch, this interface probably does not correspond to a physical port, but more likely refers to a vlan ID. Using this function on a layer 2 device will generate a 'trapped' error.
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U.S. and China Strive for Communication Channels Amidst Rising Tensions: Secretary Blinken's Insights
In a bid to avoid conflict and foster better relations between the United States and China, Secretary of State Antony Blinken has emphasized the urgent need to establish stronger lines of communication. However, these efforts have hit roadblocks, particularly in the military-to-military sphere. During his recent talks with Chinese officials, Secretary Blinken discussed the importance of preventing miscommunication and misunderstanding that could potentially lead to conflicts. Additionally, the secretary highlighted the need for improved cooperation in tackling the fentanyl crisis, a dire issue affecting both countries. Let's delve deeper into the details.
Establishing Robust Lines of Communication
The Significance of Military-to-Military Communication
Secretary Blinken emphasizes the importance of establishing military-to-military communication channels to avoid clashes caused by miscommunication or misunderstanding. While progress has been made in several areas of communication between the United States and China, military communication remains a challenge.
Efforts are underway to bridge the communication gap and establish regular engagement between the two nations' defense chiefs. While no formal agreement has been reached, both sides have acknowledged the imperative nature of dialogue and the benefits it would bring.
The U.S.-Soviet Experience
Drawing lessons from the Cold War, Secretary Blinken compares the need for communication with China to the successful establishment of a hotline between the U.S. and the Soviet Union. However, he clarifies that the envisioned communication with China would be more focused on regular engagement rather than a hotline-like system.
Addressing the Fentanyl Crisis
Cooperation in Battling the Fentanyl Epidemic
Secretary Blinken stresses the need for greater Chinese cooperation in combatting the fentanyl crisis, which is a significant threat to Americans' lives. He highlights the impact of stricter regulations in the past, leading to a significant reduction in manufactured fentanyl from China.
Precursor Chemicals and International Cooperation
The secretary outlines the challenges posed by precursor chemicals used in fentanyl production. These chemicals, often transported to Mexico, exacerbate the crisis as they are transformed into fentanyl and subsequently reach the United States. International cooperation, particularly with Chinese chemical manufacturers, is crucial in addressing this issue.
United States-China Partnership
Secretary Blinken urges the United States and China to work together in curbing the fentanyl crisis, emphasizing that it is not about placing blame but rather about finding mutually beneficial ways to solve the problem. Sharing information, improving labeling practices, and implementing stringent protocols to prevent illicit use of precursor chemicals are key areas for collaboration.
Diversion Tactics and China's Role
Confronting Diversion Tactics
Lawmakers have accused China of intentionally using diversion tactics to flood the United States with fentanyl, exacerbating the crisis. The secretary acknowledges that cooperation from China has decreased in recent years but highlights the progress made through previous collaborations.
Chinese officials have cited concerns over U.S. sanctions and the scheduling of fentanyl as reasons for limited cooperation. Secretary Blinken acknowledges these concerns while emphasizing the shared responsibility of both nations in working together to combat the crisis.
Despite China's concerns, Secretary Blinken emphasizes the urgent need for enhanced cooperation. He believes scheduling fentanyl and addressing China's concerns, alongside active collaboration, are essential steps toward mitigating the crisis.
Secretary Blinken's recent talks with Chinese officials shed light on the challenges and potential ways forward regarding communications and cooperation between the United States and China. While progress has been made in various aspects, further efforts are needed to establish military-to-military communication channels to prevent conflicts arising from miscommunication. Additionally, both nations must prioritize joint action to combat the fentanyl crisis, including information sharing, improved labeling, and the prevention of illicit use of precursor chemicals. Despite concerns raised by China, Secretary Blinken emphasizes that cooperation is crucial, and by working together, the United States and China can address these pressing issues.


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A Winter Tour of Harlem
What Can the "Psychology of Place" Tell Us About HIV?
How does our environment affect how we feel, physically and emotionally, on any given day? How does it affect our health? The risks we take with it?
These are questions that Dr. Mindy Fullilove, Associate Professor of Clinical Psychiatry and Public Health at Columbia University and a pioneer in the concept of the "psychology of place," has wrestled. Fullilove has engaged these issues on an intimate level, both in the context of her own life through her autobiographical book, The House of Joshua: Meditations on Family and Place (1999), and within the cities and neighborhoods hard hit by decline and disease.
Harlem, a community known for its glory days as a center of African-American community and creativity and its subsequent devastating decline has provided much of the inspiration for Fullilove's musings. She was shocked to its crumbling facades and the bleak atmosphere on its streets twelve years ago, upon her return to Columbia University, her medical school alma mater. This prompted Fullilove to wonder how the environment, which had been decimated by the crack epidemic, had contributed to the high rate of mental and physical distress in those who lived there.
A Winter Walking Tour
On one of the coldest days of winter, I meet Fullilove in Harlem, in front of The Schomburg Center for Research on Black Culture, at 135th Street and Lenox Avenue. The plan is for us to walk the surrounding neighborhood, and for Fullilove, who has walked and driven these streets regularly for the past decade, to show me how the environment affects the health of those who live here, specifically, the risk-taking behavior that can lead to the spread of HIV/AIDS, a disease that has disproportionately affected the Harlem community.
As of 1998, for example, East Harlem represented 1.4% of New York City's population, yet it had the second highest cumulative AIDS rate in the city, according to The East Harlem Health Department. And while the majority of the infected appear to be male, the AIDS rate for women is the highest in the City. The vast majority of AIDS cases can be traced to intravenous drug use, although other factors, such as high rates of sexually transmitted diseases, exacerbate the risk of HIV transmission. And while crack hastened the area's environmental decline, according to Fullilove, the environmental decline has hastened the spread of the disease.
Two blocks up, we stand on the corner, and Fullilove points west, down 137th Street. She is pointing at the windows of several buildings near the corner, or rather what used to be windows. Now they are boarded up, making the buildings look like faces without eyes. She tells me that there is not one block in Harlem in which there isn't a burned out building.
Further down, she points out two empty spaces, like lost teeth in the landscape. The name for this pattern of chronic building loss is "Contagious Building Syndrome," she says. Whenever one building is in trouble, those near it are at risk. It is a disease that has particularly plagued Harlem. Between 1960 and 1990, 30% of its buildings succumbed.
How, I ask, as we walk, does this ambient decay translate into a higher risk for HIV and AIDS? "Because," she says simply, "It's a desolate environment. People look around and they see hopelessness, they see that there's no point. They see that people don't live too long in this environment, that life is short. Why not enjoy yourself if life is short? Why not?"
A Desolate Landscape
We head further north on Lenox Avenue, passing a deli, a check-cashing store, and an assortment of stores in which padlocked cages cover the doorfronts. Fullilove explains that the things you tend to notice about your environment are the things that bother you. They stand out, bear down on you, make you feel helpless and victimized.
Harlem is a prime example of this. "It's a desolate landscape," Fullilove says. "That can be all you see," she says, gesturing up to the grand old building frames that surround us, many of which are either burned out or boarded or bricked up. With the loss of the buildings, she says, comes the loss of the social networks that once existed in and around them.
Relationships and communities, she says, are destroyed along with the geography. These are hard elements to regain. In Harlem, a notoriously underserved area of New York City, much of the community rebuilding that has occurred has done so on a grass roots level.
What is less obvious, she says, is what makes a place work for you, and how people take individual steps to make it work for them. "How do people in this environment keep going?" We come to another corner. There is a deli on the opposite side, in front of which several young men hover, looking neither like they want to stay in one place nor like they have someplace to go.
Painted on the brick side of the deli is a black and white mural depicting the face of a young man wearing glasses and a solemn expression. At the base of the wall, a series of candles rest under the protection of a cardboard box canopy jerry-rigged to keep the rain off.
"There are a lot of make-shift memorials and shrines,"says Fullilove. "They function on a lot of levels. The people who made it, whose friend it was, do it out of respect. Those who pass by take an interest and ask questions. The people who live nearby end up being protectors." It is a homespun form of community building, she explains, that creates a subtle coalition of people who might otherwise not connect.
We turn left down this street. Fullilove points out a big gaping lot full of garbage. "A building fell down there one day," says Fullilove. "With people in it." Then she is pointing out the things people on the block have done to "lift their spirits." She spots a few flags in flowerpots, flags in windows.
From the "Worst Block" to Striver's Row
We walk across Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Boulevard, which divides us from the next set of cross streets, and across the other side of 140th Street. On the left are a series of refurbished cream-colored apartment buildings with fire escapes painted blue. On the right, separated by a building are two very different gardens where buildings used to be, one manicured, with precisely edged gravel walkways and tasteful low foliage, the other with cement tables surfaced with terracotta tiles that have checkerboards etched into them.
This, she tells me, was once the worst street in the city, at least according to The New York Times. "It had been taken over by the crack trade," she says. All of those apartments, she gestures to the cream colored buildings, were full of dealers. "People used to stop you on the corner and tell you not to go down this street."
We round the corner to the left, onto Frederick Douglass Boulevard, take another quick left onto 139th Street, walking the block parallel to the one we'd been on, and find ourselves on a street of elegant brick townhouses.
Fullilove looks at me to see if I get it. "Millionaires," she says. She points me to the street sign midway up the block that signals that this is a historic block. It is, in fact, Striver's Row, a famous row of neo-Italian and neo-Georgian townhouses built in the late 19th century, and which have been described by architecture critics as one of the best examples of planning and urban living in New York City.
One feature that has won it acclaim is a wide back alleyway that runs between the houses and the block behind it where cars can be parked off the street and trash cans hidden from sight. "How did it survive?," asks Fullilove, shaking her head. We walk up the street and Fullilove begins to point out how. A blue ribbon hangs from the black iron latticework that surrounds one doorway. "Someone has recently tied balloons there in celebration of some event," she says. She points up to a stained glass butterfly hanging from the black iron windowbox of another home, at a blaze of potted red flowers sitting in front of another. Yet another has a small trellis planted on its stamp of a front lawn, laced with a small bundle of ivy, now brown and dry with the cold.
I ask her about other communities which, like Harlem, may have a high rate of HIV and AIDS, but don't resemble it at all in population or place. I cite another Manhattan neighborhood, Chelsea, an affluent predominately gay community clustered around 8th Avenue, just above Greenwich Village.
From Harlem to... Chelsea?
Chelsea, like Harlem, is known to have been a hot-spot of the AIDS epidemic, though on the surface, one could easily assume that that has to do with the large gay population, not its environment.
"I have a game I like to play with pictures of landscapes," says Fullilove. "I show people different pictures and ask them which one has the AIDS epidemic. They always pick wrong. It's just that you have to look a little harder," she explains, "past the cultural script, past what you expect to find.
"If you live in Chelsea, privilege is obvious. But the risk is still an issue here. Here risk doesn't have to do with privilege, as it does in Harlem. So what


Bunyan and Banjoes (with CD)
Bunyan and Banjoes is an enchanting potpourri of folklore, songs, Indian legends, recipes, history, and other Michigan-based activities. This volume includes stories about how maple sugar is made; the history of the early fur trade, mining, logging, and automobile industries; the building of the Mackinac Bridge and the Soo Locks; the sad loss of the steamer Chicora; as well as several songs adapted to sign language. CD of songs included.


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Web-based communities have become a place for millions to seek and share expertise. This talk will present findings drawn from several online question-answer (QA) forums. We find that QA forums are frequently used to seek out support and conversation, in addition to factual expertise. Where the type of expertise exchanged is primarily factual, one can identify experts both through network-based ranking algorithms and user supplied ratings. The users themselves respond to point and monetary incentives in addition to the altruistic motives of helping and correcting others. Finally, we find that on the individual level, participation can be highly intermittent, but that the users who stay active tend to specialize and adopt strategies for gathering points. These and other insights have significant implications for future knowledge generating online communities.
This is joint work with Mark Ackerman, Jun Zhang, Jiang Yang, Kevin Nam and Eytan Bakshy.


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Do you want to know a secret?
No one knows that…
A scientific study of 13,000 real life secrets found the average person has 13 secrets, most have been keeping quiet about them for at least 15 years. It's human nature to keep secrets and tell little white lies, but until recently most people didn't know that most people have as least one major secret they don't want anyone to find out about. In fact, the average person has five of which they've never told another person.
When alone, people spend a great deal of mental energy just thinking about their secrets, according to Michael Slepian, a professor at Columbia Business School.
"People have this curious way of talking about secrets as laying them down or unburdening them," said Michael Slepian, the lead researcher from the management group. "We found that when people were thinking about their secrets, they actually acted as if they were burdened by physical weight. It seems to have this powerful effect even when they're not hiding a secret in the moment."
The researchers were able to summarize the 13,000 secrets into common categories that involved things like drug use, harming someone, telling a lie, theft, violating someone's trust, sexual infidelity, a secret hobby, and sexual orientation..
Among their findings:
60% chance a secret involves a lie or financial impropriety.
47% of secrets involves a violation of trust.
33% chance that it involves a theft, a hidden relationship, or discontent at work.
A separate UK study said at least 60 percent of Brits have a secret they dread friends or family finding out about. Secrets are wide ranging and include affairs, secret children, unknown marriages, shoplifting, getting caught drinking while driving, bed wetting, getting someone fired, debt, sexual turn-ons and phobias they've never shared.
Only 26 percent of those surveyed believed their partner would support them still if they did discover the secret.
Some of the most common secrets include:
- Having an affair
- An embarrassing incident
- Internet history
- Sexual turn-ons
- Family history
- You smoke/used to smoke
- Real-life crushes
- You take drugs/used to take drugs
- Bank/credit card statements
- A criminal past
- Illness or condition
- Previous marriage(s)
- Pretending to like something/someone you loath
- Sexual orientation
- Secret children
- Sexually transmitted disease
- Education/exam grades
- Pretending to be good at something


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The advantage of grounding SysML semantics in a declarative approach is that well-known techniques of mathematical logic can then be used to make formal deductions based on the assertions made in a model, in order to prove things that are true or not about the system or domain that is being modeled. Declarative semantics contrast with the operational semantics which specify how a model executes, such that the execution results are evaluated to determine how the system will behave. It is expected that the full semantics for SysML v2 will include both declarative and operational components.
As an example of how the semantics of SysML v2 could be built up from a declarative base, consider the case of the semantics of control nodes used in activity diagrams. Currently (in UML and, so, SysML v1), each type of control node such as a fork node, join node, decision node, or merge node is defined with its own unique semantics. In SysML v2, the general concept of a control node might be specified along with its base semantics. The specific semantics for fork, join, decision and merge nodes could then be specified in the core model library, specializing the base control node semantics. The language formalism would include rules for how this could be done in an unambiguous, rigorous way. A formal mathematically-based language does not have to be difficult to use. The usability of the language will be emphasized using graphical, textual and tabular notations appropriate for practicing system engineers.
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The Object Management Group (OMG) is a software consortium with an international membership of vendors, developers, and end users. Established in 1989, its mission is to help computer users solve enterprise integration problems by supplying open, vendor-neutral portability, interoperability and reusability specifications based on Model Driven Architecture (MDA).
MDA defines an approach to IT system specification that separates the specification of system functionality from the specification of the implementation of that functionality on a specific technology platform, and provides a set of guidelines for structuring specifications expressed as models. OMG has published many widely-used specifications such as UML [UML], BPMN [BPMN], MOF [MOF], XMI [XMI], DDS [DDS] and CORBA [CORBA], to name but a few significant ones.


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How to Soundproof a Commercial Office Space
Open floor plans are all the rage in office configurations. Experts point to the increased levels of collaboration and relationship building that they encourage. From a purely financial standpoint, they also boast reduced construction costs.
There's a downside to all of this openness, however. It's noisy! Fortunately, there are steps you can take to keep that noise to a minimum, no matter what your office layout is.
Why Bother Soundproofing an Office Space?
When an environment is too loud, it can have a detrimental effect on productivity. According to one study, a noisy office space can inhibit productivity by 66%.
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Not only does productivity suffer, but your staff can feel the effects as well. Too much noise can reduce employee satisfaction and harm their health. In Germany, a study found that prolonged exposure to 65 decibels (the equivalent of a classroom or open office floor plan) can increase someone's heart rate to heart-attack levels.
Soundproofing won't eliminate all the noise in an environment, but it can dampen it to healthier levels and prevent employees from complaining that they can't hear themselves think.
Another, often overlooked, reason to soundproof an office space has to do with other people's impressions. If you host clients or are trying to attract talent, people visiting your company should be greeted with a professional hum around the office, not a cacophonic symphony rivaling a playground.
Office Soundproofing Materials and Methods
Over the years, soundproofing solutions have evolved, and you have more choices than ever when it comes to reducing office noise. Here are some ideas to consider:
Acoustic panels: These absorb sound like a sponge in large spaces. Acoustic panels are great for open office plans where sound can bounce around and seem to magnify. They easily mount on a wall, just like a painting or they can be suspended from the ceiling. They can also be made to look like art and can be made in any shape, size or design configuration, so they're often considered functional art.
Sound masking: This method adds sound to the environment, which serves to drown out other sounds around you. It's a form of ambient noise delivered through a speaker system. The noise has the same frequency as human speech, and you can choose pink noise, white noise, and other types of frequencies. It's kind of like camouflage for sound.
Soundproofing paint: This invention is relatively new however it's an effective and affordable way to reduce sound from traveling between offices. Soundproofing paint, such as the product from SoundGuard is an easy and non-invasive solution for increasing the STC rating of a shared office wall.
Carpet and upholstery: Large open spaces tend to bounce and magnify sound. Upholstered items like furniture and carpet can absorb sound and keep an area quieter.
How to Soundproof an Office Space During a New Buildout
If you're creating a new space, it's helpful to look at not only the design and functionality but also the sound. We recommend that you start by evaluating your current needs and business model. Does your business rely on people being on the phone throughout most of the day? They may need separate offices. If you're set on an open floor plan, consider adding other barriers to block sound space planning and design
Here are some other tips:
 - Look for materials with a high NRC (noise reduction coefficient). This number ranges from 0 to 1, and has a rating that reflects the percentage of sound that the material absorbs. For example, an NRC rating of.8 means that it blocks 80% of the sound. Ideally, look for materials with an NRC between.5 and.9.
 - Place electronics strategically. Anything that makes noise like a television, video conferencing system or phone should be placed in an area that won't be distracting. For example, avoid putting these devices next to people who are on the phone a lot.
 - Determine if you need window coverings. If there is a lot of street noise, install double pane windows. If you're near the ground level or in a corridor that echoes sound, you may even need to add curtains as a sound dampener.
How to Soundproof an Existing Office Space
You may be able to swap out materials that allow too much noise to circulate with quieter options. For example, you could upgrade old doors, cubicles or wall dividers and replace them with materials with a higher STC rating.
STC is short for "Sound Transmission Class," and it will provide you with a reference of how effectively materials such as interior partitions, ceilings, floors, doors, windows, and exterior wall configurations attenuate airborne sound. Each material has a different STC range, and the higher the number, the more noise it will block.
Here are some quick tips and fixes to employ:
 - Add thicker carpeting
 - Add soundproofing paint to both sides of shared walls
 - Add couches and large plants to absorb noise
 - Place partitions in open spaces to insulate noise to smaller areas
 - Add a suspended ceiling with ceiling tiles that absorb noise
 - Place acoustic panels on the wall
Soundproofing Commercial Walls
While soundproof paint is a fantastic place to start, it might not be enough to keep sound at bay. Other strategies to employ include packing the walls and ceilings with sound absorbing materials. Sometimes adding a second layer of drywall can help. Sometimes spraying additional insulation into the walls can help. The problem with both of these options is the hefty cost and added time to the commercial build out.
Examine your walls and look for any cracks and holes that will allow sound to enter. Make sure to plug them, mud them, caulk them or whatever else it takes to make sure they stop leaking sound transfer.
Non-Demising Wallsdrop ceiling installation commercial office
It's very common in office buildings, even Class-A properties, for the walls to be non-demising which means the walls don't go all the way up to the deck. If you see a suspended ceiling, also known as a drop ceiling, it means the walls are non-demising. This construction method is much cheaper to install than a finished ceiling however it creates more acoustic problems because those ceiling tiles are often very thin and not great at stopping sound and the sound that does get through them is very likely to travel over the non-demising walls and into nearby offices or conference rooms.
The two best ways to deal with these unfinished ceilings are to spray the ceiling tiles with a soundproofing paint or to hang layers of insulation over the non-demising walls. These two options together should help your office noise problems.
How to Choose the Best Soundproofing for an Office Space
As you evaluate these solutions, consider your unique situation. Ask yourself the following:
How noisy is my office? Do I need a complete sound overhaul or just a slight reduction in noise?
How large is my office? Larger spaces can create additional sound issues like echoes and magnification, so you may need to employ more advanced soundproofing mechanisms.
How much control do I have over the building? If you're renting, you may need to have any tenant improvements cleared with the property manager. Or, you may be restricted by zoning or other municipal laws.
What is my budget? Some of these methods are significant investments, while others cost relatively little. If you're on a budget, start with the less expensive solutions first and go from there.


=head1 NAME APR::SockAddr - Perl API for APR socket address structure =head1 Synopsis use APR::SockAddr (); my $ip = $sock_addr->ip_get; my $port = $sock_addr->port; =head1 Description C provides an access to a socket address structure fields. Normally you'd get a socket address object, by calling: use Apache2::Connection (); my $remote_sock_addr = $c->remote_addr; my $local_sock_addr = $c->remote_local; =head1 API C provides the following functions and/or methods: =head2 C Get the IP address of the socket $ip = $sock_addr->ip_get(); =over 4 =item obj: C<$sock_addr> ( C> ) =item ret: C<$ip> ( string ) =item since: 2.0.00 =back If you are familiar with how perl's C works: use Socket'sockaddr_in'; my ($serverport, $serverip) = sockaddr_in(getpeername($local_sock)); my ($remoteport, $remoteip) = sockaddr_in(getpeername($remote_sock)); in apr-speak that'd be written as: use APR::SockAddr (); use Apache2::Connection (); my $serverport = $c->local_addr->port; my $serverip = $c->local_addr->ip_get; my $remoteport = $c->remote_addr->port; my $remoteip = $c->remote_addr->ip_get; =head2 C Get the IP address of the socket $port = $sock_addr->port(); =over 4 =item obj: C<$sock_addr> ( C> ) =item ret: C<$port> ( integer ) =item since: 2.0.00 =back Example: see C> =head1 Unsupported API C also provides auto-generated Perl interface for a few other methods which aren't tested at the moment and therefore their API is a subject to change. These methods will be finalized later as a need arises. If you want to rely on any of the following methods please contact the L so we can help each other take the steps necessary to shift the method to an officially supported API. =head2 C META: Autogenerated - needs to be reviewed/completed See if the IP addresses in two APR socket addresses are equivalent. Appropriate logic is present for comparing IPv4-mapped IPv6 addresses with IPv4 addresses. $ret = $addr1->equal($addr2); =over 4 =item obj: C<$addr1> ( C> ) One of the APR socket addresses. =item arg1: C<$addr2> ( C> ) The other APR socket address. =item ret: C<$ret> ( integer ) =item since: subject to change =back The return value will be non-zero if the addresses are equivalent. =head1 See Also L. =head1 Copyright mod_perl 2.0 and its core modules are copyrighted under The Apache Software License, Version 2.0. =head1 Authors L. =cut


asaanCart Multiple Input Validation Vulnerabilities
asaanCart is prone to multiple input-validation vulnerabilities, including:
1. Multiple HTML-injection vulnerabilities
2. A local file-include vulnerability
3. A cross-site scripting vulnerability
Exploiting these issues could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary script code in the browser, steal cookie-based authentication credentials, control how the site is rendered to the user, view files, and execute local scripts.
asaanCart 0.9 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.
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Partial Differential Equation Toolbox™ provides functions for solving partial differential equations (PDEs) in 2-D, 3-D, and time using finite element analysis. It lets you specify and mesh 2-D and 3-D geometries and formulate boundary conditions and equations. You can solve static, time domain, frequency domain, and eigenvalue problems over the domain of the geometry. Functions for postprocessing and plotting results enable you to visually explore the solution.
You can use Partial Differential Equation Toolbox to solve PDEs from standard problems such as diffusion, heat transfer, structural mechanics, electrostatics, magnetostatics, and AC power electromagnetics, as well as custom, coupled systems of PDEs.
Learn the basics of Partial Differential Equation Toolbox
Specify geometry, boundary conditions, equations, mesh, and solver configuration
Plot, animate, and interpolate PDE solutions and their gradients
Use PDE models to describe physical phenomena, such as electrostatics, electrodynamics, heat transfer, and so on.


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EDC is an increasingly common abbreviation for Every Day Carry. In it's simplest definition it means the things you carry every day, like car keys, a phone and maybe a pocket knife. EDC items are those that you carry in your pockets or in a reasonably sized bag that you use to accomplish daily tasks. The items vary depending on what a person does on a daily basis.
Because of this, EDC will tend to be very personalized to the individual. There is normally an emphasis on quality items that will function reliably, but disposable items like latex gloves are often found in an EDC bag. In some cases, EDC items will be fairly expensive, high quality items with an emphasis on lightweight but strong materials such as titanium and carbon fiber.
Most EDC items are selected to provide the user with a sense of preparedness and capability. These items will often be things that are a little bit overkill or unique, and EDC gear tends to constantlybe in a state of evolution as it is tailored to the user's requirements and preferences.
Common EDC items are listed below:
- Folding knife
- Multitool such as a Leatherman
- Wrist watch
- Cell phone
- Pen, pencil
- Pocket notebook
- First aid kit
EDC items often cross into tactical items such as larger knives, handguns, and pens that double as striking weapons or kubatons.


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Naviance is a comprehensive college, career and life readiness solution that helps districts and schools align student strengths and interests to postsecondary goals. In turn, this helps to improve student outcomes and connect learning to life.
Naviance helps high school students:
- Understand college possibilities
- Explore high school specific college admissions stats
- Match to best-fit colleges
- Identify ideal college majors
To access Gates Chili High School Naviance, click here.
Naviance helps middle school students to:
- Gain college awareness
- Explore college majors
- Learn about admission requirements
- Get excited about postsecondary education
To access Gates Chili Middle School Naviance, click here.


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different rules for which symbols need escaping (they can't be the same as both standard posix and extended posix)
you should read the full documentation for PCRE before chaging any posix regex to use pcre.
Differences from POSIX regex
As of PHP 5.3.0, the POSIX Regex extension is deprecated. There are a number of differences between POSIX regex and PCRE regex. This page lists the most notable ones that are necessary to know when converting to PCRE.
- The PCRE functions require that the pattern is enclosed by delimiters.
- Unlike POSIX, the PCRE extension does not have dedicated functions for case-insensitive matching. Instead, this is supported using the i (PCRE_CASELESS) pattern modifier. Other pattern modifiers are also available for changing the matching strategy.
- The POSIX functions find the longest of the leftmost match, but PCRE stops on the first valid match. If the string doesn't match at all it makes no difference, but if it matches it may have dramatic effects on both the resulting match and the matching speed. To illustrate this difference, consider the following example from "Mastering Regular Expressions" by Jeffrey Friedl. Using the pattern one(self)?(selfsufficient)? on the string oneselfsufficient with PCRE will result in matching oneself, but using POSIX the result will be the full string oneselfsufficient. Both (sub)strings match the original string, but POSIX requires that the longest be the result.
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(VNS) Composer Dang Huu Phuc has won many prizes for his film scores at domestic and international film festivals. His profound knowledge of Vietnamese folk music and culture along with his established record of success has seen him become much sought-after by movie directors. He talks about his career.
What is reason for you to write scores?
Creating music is my job. I started writing film scores to earn money. I think many composers writing scores to earn a living, but it can be a hobby as well.
However, I do not love writing scores. I get more satisfaction from writing independent compositions. Scores today do not make a contribution to the development of music. Most are produced with electronic tools and have a lack of ideas. In Viet Nam, it is difficult to record ten musicians playing at the same time. Studios have been designed for three musicians only, so you have to work with that. Normally, movie producers will not invest in an orchestra because of the high cost.
Do you think writing a score takes as much time and effort now for professional writers as it used to?
It took me about five months to write the score for Thoi Xa Vang (A Distant Past), which won the award at the Shanghai International Film Festival in 2005. That wouldn't happen these days. Writing scores has become an industrialised process. Most of scores now are created very quickly.
When I was among the jurors at a recent annual awards of the Viet Nam Cinematography Association, I could not give the best score award to a nominee as he told me that he had just downloaded the music from the internet and paid royalties.
Nowadays a score is a kind of commodity. It is not a creation. It can be thrown away after being used, it leaves no cultural impression.
A graduate from a musical academy is qualified to write a music piece. Like studying in a literature school, we learn how structure an essay or imagine a character. The problem is that everything taught at school has been tried many times before by many people. An artist always needs to create new things.
Nobody can teach truly how to compose a musical work. It requires experiment. A score writer must find his/her own way. It is quite different from writing a song.
Is it necessary to have a song in a movie?
Movies in Viet Nam and other countries often have a main song as a way of adding publicity. Many classics have gone without though. For example, the Italian movie Life is Beautiful did not contain a song but it still won the hearts of audiences from all over the world.
Often films have a song as a centrepiece to keep up with the demands of popular entertainment. Take for example the song My Heart Will Go On from the movie Titanic. It is not special but it is very well-known and has been successful due to many things. It instantly brings back memories of the film. It cannot stand alone. If someone listens to the song without seeing Titanic I think they would be unimpressed.
The score on the other hand is vital in making a movie enjoyable and touching. Cinema is a comprehensive art which is supported a great deal by the music.
What problems do you see in writing score in Viet Nam?
The problem is often with the writers, whose work is not art. But it is also the case that directors don't care much about composers' ability. They just want to work with new composers who have released a few songs. Paying emerging writers is also cheaper than hiring established people. This situation is upsetting for professional writers.
I think a lot of composers want to work on films just for the money. Sometimes, I have said I don't want to use my name in the introductory credits as I do not want to be directly associated with the project as it is not something I feel passionate about. The director usually insists that I use my real name though as it is well-known. It is very difficult. At present I am not interested in writing scores anymore, I want to enjoy working on my own projects.
Is your score for the award-winning movie Thoi Xa Vang your best work?
The success of that came from blending different traditional Vietnamese music genres such as folk, chau van (spiritual singing accompanying mediumship ritual) and the northern style of cheo (traditional opera).
The score inspired a lot of people because all the music was quintessentialy Vietnamese. I always try to use traditional music when I am writing scores, but it depends on the movie's subject.
Thoi Xa Vang is about rural Vietnamese life, so I had the freedom to use influences from traditional music. — VNS
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Seen a Dolphin in the Thames? Story behind the lamps on the Thames Embankment
Many capital cities around the world have a river running through them. However, when it comes to the Thames, one thing that makes it so recognisable is the striking Victorian lamps lining the Embankment. The street lighting in question are called the 'Dolphin lamps', but actually appear to be sturgeon fish.
Prior to Victorian times, the Thames was a lot wider in the centre of town, but was slimmed down by the building of the Victoria Embankment on the north side in the late 19th century. Sir Joseph Bazelgette came up with a scheme to reclaim some 22 acres of marshland and built a new road and sewage system for the rapidly expanding capital. While this transformed the city, it also meant many riverside buildings were demolished, such as York House. Building of the Victoria and Chelsea Embankment meant Londoners had somewhere new to stroll beside the river so of course, some attractive new street lighting would be required.
Step forward George John Vulliamy, the Superintending Architect of the Metropolitan Board of Works, who created the unique riverside lamps built into the retaining river wall in 1870. Many different designs were submitted, including one by Bazelgette, however Vulliamy's designs were chosen for the centre of town. The cast-iron lamps featured two sturgeons with their bodies wrapped around the lamp column. Facing the Embankment, the face of Neptune peered out with the year 1870 inscribed underneath him. Vulliamy was said to have been inspired by the dolphin sculptures on the Fontana del Nettuno in Rome's Piazza del Popolo during his extensive travels around Europe. As well as the lamps, Vulliamy also designed the pedestals and sphinxes for Cleopatra's Needle – the ancient Egyptian obelisk gifted to London by Egypt in 1819.
For decades, these lamps only stood on the Victoria Embankment. However, in 1977, city authorities decided to create replicas on the opposite Albert Embankment on the Southbank to commemorate the Queen's Silver Jubilee. Instead of the year underneath Neptune on the Victoria Embankment, 'EIIR' was inscribed to mark Queen Elizabeth II.
For another blog post on the history behind the City Of Westminster's 'Coco Chanel' lampposts, read Can lampposts be fashionable? The myth of the Coco Chanel street lights or to find about one of the rare surviving pieces of the houses destroyed to make way for the Victoria Embankment, read Who moved the Thames? York Water Gate at Embankment Gardens.
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We present a microlens array consisting of multiple liquid-based tunable-focus microlenses
omnidirectionally fabricated on a hemisphere, resulting in large field of view. Polymer bridge
structure is formed between microlenses to reduce the stress and deformation in each lens structure.
Each microlens in the array is formed via a water-oil interface at its lens aperture. Photopatterned
thermo-responsive hydrogel actuators are used to regulate the curvature of the water-oil interface,
thus tuning the focal length, ranging from millimeters to infinity.


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Radial velocity variations in the young eruptive star EX Lup
EX Lup-type objects (EXors) are low-mass pre-main sequence objects characterized by outbursts attributed to highly enhanced disk accretion. The trigger mechanism of EXor outbursts is still debated. One theory requires a close (sub)stellar companion that perturbs the inner disk and triggers the onset of the outburst. Here, we study the radial velocity (RV) variations of EX Lup, the prototype of EXors. We conducted a 5-year RV survey with HARPS and FEROS.
We discuss two possibilities to explain the RV data: a geometry with two accretion columns rotating with the star, and a single accretion flow synchronized with the orbital motion of the hypothetical companion. In the companion scenario, the companion's mass would fall into the brown dwarf desert, which, together with the unusually small separation would make EX Lup a unique binary system, with interesting implications on the physical mechanisms responsible for triggering the outburst.
Authors: Á. Kóspál, M. Mohler-Fischer, A. Sicilia-Aguilar, P. Ábrahám, M. Curé, Th. Henning, Cs. Kiss, R. Launhardt, A. Moór, A. Müller


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I know what the JIT compiler is but how about why is it called that, it obviously catches exceptions Just in Time, but how and why should it be called this?
Sorry if this sounds a bit vague.
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I'd guess the actual "why" is "because JIT was a popular management buzz-phrase when Java started doing it, and they were trying to capitalize on that popularity." – Jerry Coffin Jul 10 '12 at 5:19
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The Just-In-Time compiler doesn't have anything to do with exceptions. It refers to when code is compiled. Some languages, like Java, are translated from the language that you program in with your favorite editor into byte code. At runtime, some byte code might be further compiled into native code just prior to execution (hence the name, just-in-time). This is in contrast to some languages, like C, that are compiled into native machine code at the time when you invoke the compiler.
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Thanks for that Thomas :) – Sandeep Bansal Jul 9 '12 at 16:51
This term seems to have been coined in relation to Java byte code. What is peoples opinion on "scripting languages", those that are compiled at execution time? JIT, or something else? – Paul Jul 9 '12 at 16:53
_USER_ The JITing concept actually dates back to 1960 LISP. The JVM's JITer was derived from Sun's research on JITing small talk. Java's JITer is only notable for being the first one to go mainstream. – Dan Neely Jul 9 '12 at 19:41
I was under the impression that part of the idea behind was that when that JIT compilation occurred, it could compile using processor-specific optimizations that wouldn't otherwise be possible since people have different models/steppings/etc. of microprocessor. – Mark Allen Jul 9 '12 at 21:14
That's certainly possible, given adequate knowledge by the runtime of the machine it's running on. But, the primary advantage is that the intermediate code you write that is JITed by the runtime doesn't have to know what processor, or even what OS, it is being run on, so the same Java code could run on any computer from a PowerPC Mac with OS9 to a newer Intel OSX Mac to a Win7/Vista/XP/2000 machine to a quad-Xeon blade server running a LAMP/LAMJ stack. – KeithS Jul 9 '12 at 22:46
The name comes from the "just in time" manufacturing methodology, wherein parts are delivered "just in time" to be installed. In manufacturing, it costs a lot of money to keep parts and supplies in inventory, and producing and delivering them as they're needed makes a process cheaper/more efficient.
The Java JIT compiler works in a way that's analogous to JIT manufacturing: instead of compiling code beforehand and keeping it around, it compiles code as its needed. This gives you short development cycles and immediate feedback of an interpreted language and the speed of a compiled language.
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you don't really get the feedback of an interpreted language. You still need to compile.java to.class, and the only way to do that 100% reliably is to compile them all. Then you need to restart the JVM to load the modified.class files. – kevin cline Jul 9 '12 at 18:50
_USER_: It is possible to get more real-time feedback, even with Java; most Java debuggers allow you to execute small bits of code while at a breakpoint. But other languages do this much better: F# for example has an interactive REPL implemented with a JIT compiler. – Daniel Pryden Nov 19 '12 at 20:20
_USER_, great but what happens when I find the problem and want to fix it? Or when I just want to add the code to pass the next test? Those JVM restarts really take a toll. – kevin cline Nov 19 '12 at 22:23
_USER_: I agree, in the Java world it isn't very interactive. But that's a problem with the Java implementation, not with the approach of JIT compiling in general. For example, Visual Studio allows you to edit C# code while it's running and it re-JITs on the fly, so it can be done. – Daniel Pryden Nov 20 '12 at 2:06
In.Net, say when a C# program is compiled, it is compiled into what is called "Microsoft intermediate language" (MSIL) Code, this code is machine independent. The MSIL Code is not directly executable as is. It must be converted (and optimized) to code that can be executed by the target OS (and CPU). That conversion occurs when you request a.Net program to run and is performed by the Just In Time (JIT) compiler, the JIT produces executable that is specific to OS (and CPU) you are running the application on. So the name Just In Time, indicates that the compilation from MSIL to native OS code only occurs when you request the code to execute. For more information see Compiling MSIL to Native Code.
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Code is compiled when called. It is compiled just in time, or just before it is called if you prefer.
This apply to methods. If a method is never called, it is never compiled.
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It doesn't have anything to do with exceptions.
The name reflects the fact that the software is not compiled into machine code until it is about to be executed. This allows you deploy an application to multiple computers and have machine-specific optimizations applied at runtime.
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A Novel Route to Prepare ZnO Nanotubes by Using Microwave Irradiation Method
Well-crystallized zinc oxide nanoscale tubular structures have been prepared by using the microwave irradiation method which does not need any templates, seeds, and surfactants. The ZnO nanotubes have regular polyhedral shapes, hollow cores with diameters of 100–200 nm, lengths of 1–3 μm and wall thicknesses of 10–40 nm.
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Chemistry letters 36(3), 428-429, 2007-03-05
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How To Breakdown Stuck Tractor Tire?
How do you break down a tractor tire?
Use a sledgehammer or crowbar to break the bead of the tire. If you have a large tractor tire, use a sledgehammer to strike the tire just above the edge of the rim where they connect to break the bead. Continue hitting the tire around the entire circumference of the rim to break the seal completely.
How do you break a stubborn tire bead?
Basically what you do is just leave a a couple psi of air in the tires, and lay the wheel on its side, and step on the tire with your foot. It is a tight fit, but use your body weight to break the bead. This works, done it several times.
How much does it cost to change a tractor tire?
Can I cut a tire off a rim?
The tire is held to the rim by an area called the bead. The sidewall in between the bead and tread surface is relatively weak on steel belted radial tires. You can cut though it with a the drywall knife pictured. You will however need a saw blade or cutoff wheel for the bead wires.
You might be interested: Question: How To Adjust A Carburetor For An International Tractor?
How do you take a tire off a rim at home?
Can I change my own tractor tire?
Can you use fix a flat on tractor tires?
How do I know if my tractor tire has a tube?
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Readers offer their best tips for keeping your passwords secure, switching between open windows, and saving money during holiday sales.
Use Aliases for Password Recovery
Ncw96 shares another way to keep your passwords secure:
I saw this article on password security that you just posted and had a similar idea:
You should use an email service with alias support for your password recovery information. These aliases cannot be used as a login address for your email account, so the hacker would not have the necessary info to access your email. This gives you an extra layer of security for your resets.
This method definitely works with accounts and iCloud accounts.
Cycle Through Open Windows of a Certain Program with AutoHotkey
Moon shares another awesome AutoHotkey script:
With Autohotkey's GroupAdd function, you can peruse opened files of a certain type, alt+tab style, without having to cycle through other kinds of files or programs that may also be running.
Here's a script example of what can be done:
GroupAdd, texts, ahk_class Notepad
^Numpad1::GroupActivate, texts, r
GroupClose, texts, A
In the above case, the Ctrl key plus the number 1 on the number pad will run you through all the text files you have open, assuming that Notepad is what you use for editing. If you use something else, such as MetaPad (my fave), then every instance of "Notepad" can be replaced with "metapad". Ultimately the name you use will be determined by the AutoIt3 Windows Info Spy tool that comes with Autohotkey. E.g. the class name for Notepad++ will likely read differently, though I haven't tested with that program— it might present itself as ahk_class Notepad++, or similar.
Any instances of Notepad that you open, whether they're new blank files or ones already in existence, will fall under the group name of "texts". In that way, each instance is added to your cycle-through list automatically. If you have browsers running, a music player, a graphics editor etc, they won't be part of the shuffle, because they're not in the group named texts, and thus won't show up to distract—so long as you use Ctrl+Numpad1 instead of the normal Alt+Tab.
The last three lines are just something I added for convenience. They close the whole group, using Ctrl+Numpad 2.
GroupAdd can do a lot more than this, too. See this link for more information.
Shop Holiday Sales, But Ignore Items That Aren't Marked Down
Thegamefreak0134 shares a simple tip for sale shopping:
I had the pleasure of setting the ads at [popular retail chain] today, and I want to point out a trend: for every item that I put out on sale, there was at least one item that got a silent increase in price. The accessories near the computers on sale were almost always marked up.
This should really surprise no one, as it's a no-brainer for the company to do this to try to stay on top of profits, so it's just buyer beware. The item that's on sale is probably a great deal, just don't negate it by buying all the marked up accessories for it. Shop around and be diligent.
This may not apply to every chain, but it's really repeating the same thing we always say about sales: look for the lowest price you can get at any given time, and you'll always be sure you're getting the best deal. Photo by Memphis CVB.
Use Android's Notification Drawer to Hide Phone Numbers in Screenshots
Dennizvu discovers an easy way to hide personal information:
My Android phone's messaging app shows the phone number in addition to the contact name above the conversation. When I need to screenshot the conversation (for any given reason, lulz on Facebook or something else), I pull down on the notification shade just enough to cover the phone number, and using my other hand, take a screenshot. No need to cut or block out using editing software, and requires very little work.


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VOGAD is an acronym for Voice-Operated Gain-Adjusting Device. A device that has a
substantially constant output amplitude over a wide range of input amplitudes i.e. an AGC circuit working at audio frequencies. This simple circuit was developed following the demise of the SL6270 IC.
The circuit consists of an amplifier driving a variable attenuator made up of a series resistor and shunt bipolar transistor acting as a variable resistor. After the attenuator is a further amplifier stage followed by an emitter follower providing a low output impedance for the detector and following stage(s). The output is rectified by a voltage doubler and applied to another emitter follower which drives the attenuator. The higher the input level, the higher the attenuation. The circuit has a working input range of about 30dB.
The above circuit is designed for use with low impedance magnetic microphones with output levels in the low millivolts at normal speech loudness. The gain of the first stage is at least 30dB so make sure that your microphone does not over-drive it.
As with any circuit, this is open to modification for each user's particular application. If a high input impedance is required then the first amplifier stage could be replaced with a Junction FET like the J310 although the biasing arrangements will need to change. The amplifier stages could be replaced with op-amps like the 741 or CA3140 with suitable changes to the biasing.
The output has low distortion within the control range and does not require special filtering.
The ideal application is to use this circuit ahead of a limiting speech processor with the VOGAD output set so that the limiter is 3-6dB into its limiting characteristic.


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Until the 1890s, when Port aux Basques became a railway centre, the settlements were mainly fishing communities settled by the French and later by Channel Islanders and the English. The community expanded as a trade centre, especially later when Port aux Basques was chosen as the terminus of the transinsular Newfoundland Railway in 1892. In 1898 the railway was completed and linked by the gulf steamer service to the Canadian railways. A number of fish processing plants were built by the 1950s but the industry was hit hard with the collapse of the COD fishery in the early 1990s and without the fishery's recovery the last large operation closed in 2007. Since incorporation, Channel-Port aux Basques has been the administrative centre for the Burgeo-La Poile region.
Author JANET E.M. PITT
Links to Other Sites
Channel - Port aux Basque
The website for the Town of Channel - Port aux Basque, named by Basque fishermen who visited this region in the 1500's.
Atlantic Provinces Chambers of Commerce
The website for the Atlantic Provinces Chambers of Commerce (APCC), formerly the Maritime Board of Trade. Formed in 1896, this organization promotes and supports business and economic development in Atlantic Canada. Click on "Chambers" for links to local Chambers of Commerce.