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The COVID-19 pandemic has caused global anguish unparalleled in recent times. As cases rise, increased pressure on health services, combined with severe disruption to people's everyday lives, can adversely affect individuals living with chronic illnesses, including people with epilepsy. Stressors related to disruption to healthcare, finances, mental well-being, relationships, schooling, physical activity, and increased isolation could increase seizures and impair epilepsy self-management. We aim to understand the impact that COVID-19 has had on the health and well-being of people with epilepsy focusing on exposure to increased risk of seizures, associated comorbidity, and mortality. We designed two online surveys with one addressing people with epilepsy directly and the second for caregivers to report on behalf of a person with epilepsy. The survey is ongoing and has yielded 463 UK-based responses by the end of September 2020. Forty percent of respondents reported health changes during the pandemic (n = 185). Respondents cited a change in seizures (19%, n = 88), mental health difficulties (34%, n = 161), and sleep disruption (26%, n = 121) as the main reasons. Thirteen percent found it difficult to take medication on time. A third had difficulty accessing medical services (n = 154), with 8% having had an appointment canceled (n = 39). Only a small proportion reported having had discussions about epilepsy-related risks, such as safety precautions (16%, n = 74); mental health (29%, n = 134); sleep (30%, n = 140); and Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP; 15%, n = 69) in the previous 12 months. These findings suggest that people with epilepsy are currently experiencing health changes, coupled with inadequate access to services. Also, there seems to be a history of poor risk communication in the months preceding the pandemic. As the UK witnesses a second COVID-19 wave, those involved in healthcare delivery must ensure optimal care is provided for people with chronic conditions, such as epilepsy, to ensure that avoidable morbidity and mortality is prevented during the pandemic, and beyond.
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Chronic illness, Coronavirus, Mental health, SUDEP, Seizures


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level of emissions produced. Wet stacking can be alleviated by running the generator under a load for several hours.
Having an adequate building load available for the generator is the best way to ensure that your generator will operate properly, but that is not always easy to do. For hospitals, data centers, and other facilities with critical loads, it is not always practical to use building load for generator exercising. Load banks can provide the necessary load for generator tests, but are an additional investment if they are permanent and can be expensive to rent and connect for frequent tests. Supplemental load can be provided by connecting noncritical loads to the generator through manual transfer switches that can be switched onto the generator for exercising or testing.
Artzer: Wet stacking is typically associated with diesel generators. Diesel generators need to run at least 30% of rated load to avoid wet stacking effects. The wet stacking effects are due to the engine not running at a high enough temperature to burn all of the fuel.
In order to avoid potential wet stacking conditions, the designer can implement possible remedies. A permanent load bank can be incorporated into the design to add necessary load to the system during routine testing. Provisions for a portable load bank to be easily connected during routine maintenance may also be provided.
Auxiliary loads, either automatic or manual, can be very beneficial to the facility. This would typically consist of a large mechanical load served by a separate ATS that could assume the load necessary to avoid wet stacking. On a standby generator this may be a non-essential load that could be added to the system when capacity is available, or be load shed when reaching the limits of the rated genset. For example, a chiller and associated components may be an available but non-required emergency load for hospital or other applications. However, regardless of any designed opportunities to eliminate wet-stacking effects, the maintenance and testing personnel need to be aware of and take advantage of these provisions. Adequate education and communication with the maintenance staff is necessary to ensure that the intended methods to avoid wet-stacking are implemented.
Courtemanche: In order to maintain the reliability and longevity of a genset, it is my opinion that you should maintain a minimum of 30% rated load during any operation, be it exercise or supplying load. The least expensive way to achieve this is judicious sizing of the genset so that minimum load on the generator is at least 30%, allowing the use of the system load during exercise or actual operation. But then, that tends to be in the perfect world.
In those cases where the 30% minimum load cannot be maintained, such as a purposely oversized genset for future load or an application where the load is all or nothing, the use of a supplemental load bank should be considered. My preference is to size the load bank for full generator rating with the capability of dialing it down. This allows for both maintaining a minimum 30% load and full load testing of the generator. At the very least, provisions for adding a load bank should be included in the design.
Wagner: Wet-stacking is a common problem with diesel engines, which are operated for extended periods with little or no loads applied. When a diesel engine operates without sufficient load, it will not operate at a high enough engine temperature to completely burn all of the fuel. The unburned fuel tends to accumulate in the exhaust system, which can foul the fuel injectors, engine valves, and exhaust system, including turbochargers, and reduce the operating performance. Generally, the major manufacturers suggest a minimum load of 30% of nameplate to prevent wet stacking.
How to address this problem? Relying on the building load for generator exercise and load testing are not practical for facilities with critical computer, life safety, or communication equipment. Any interruption of power to these loads may cause a loss of data or operations, or jeopardize personal safety. Instead, it may be appropriate to design provisions to connect portable or rental load banks to the generator bus or to provide permanently installed load banks so that the building operators can perform regular, periodic generator testing under load. At a minimum, a load bank with a capacity of approximately 30% to 50% of the largest generator unit nameplate capacity should be provided. The more desirable option is to design the generator switchgear and control system to also allow parallel operation with the connected utility grid. This will allow load testing of any combination of generator units at full load without the need for load banks. The electrical system configuration should be designed to allow testing of single or multiple generator units and be designed such that the critical facility loads are not impacted during on-line generator testing.
CSE: In your opinion, what impact does the use of various types of fuel have on the performance rating of the generator?
Natural gas engines
Advantages: They perform better for base loading applications, they are cleaner burning, there is an unlimited fuel source during power outages, no onsite fuel storage is required, they are more emissions compliant, and they start well in cold temperatures.
Disadvantages: They do not respond well to transients, have lower power output than gasoline or diesel, have higher first costs, have shorter life expectancy than diesel generators, and natural gas may be unavailable during natural disasters.
Advantages: Diesel engines perform better in situations with large load fluctuations, diesel is the least flammable fuel source, diesel engines are less expensive to operate than natural gas engines, and they are the lowest first cost generators.
Disadvantages: Lightly loaded engines are subject to "wet stacking," fuel may not be available during power outages, the shelf life of diesel is 18 to 24 months without additives, they are more difficult to start in extreme cold weather, emission laws may limit run time of diesel generators, storage tanks might require monitoring or double-walled construction, and diesel spills require environmental cleanup.
Wagner: Generator engines are typically designed to burn specific type fuels: No. 2 diesel fuel, heavy fuel oil, natural gas, or JP-8 jet fuel. Some manufacturers design engines to burn multiple fuels. Each fuel type has advantages and disadvantages, including starting speed, emission performance, and economic performance. For example, natural gas engine generators, as compared to diesel generators, will have better emission performance and lower operation and maintenance costs. Another advantage of using natural gas engine generators, when a natural gas supply is available, is that the cost of fuel storage tank construction and refueling operation can be avoided. However, natural gas engine generators are more expensive and do not respond well to fluctuating loads. Engine generators burning No. 2 oil or No. 2D diesel fuel are well suited for applications with large load fluctuations. Diesel engine generators are an excellent choice for base loading and standby applications. Engine generators burning heavy fuel, although they may have lower operating fuel costs, will have poor emission performance. Heavy fuel engine generators have slower response and thus are not well suited for standby application. When selecting an engine generator and the fuel type that it will burn, consideration should be given to the capital investment cost, fuel costs, operation and maintenance costs, emission performance requirements, and availability of fuel for a particular project location.
Courtemanche: It is my opinion that the use of other than straight diesel fuel in a diesel engine will have an effect on the engine performance, usually reducing the engine output and response. That is not to say that you should not consider more environmentally friendly biofuels or blends. You simply need to consult with the manufacturers on how the use of these fuels will affect the engine performance and, therefore, sizing of the unit for the load.
Historically, the use of natural gas fired engines requires a larger kW rated engine than a diesel engine to achieve the required response from the generator to properly serve the load.
1Caterpillar Publication: LEBX0026 (05-00)—Electric Power Application and Installation Guide—Engine and Generator Sizing.
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In heavily altered landscapes, where vegetation is not natural and where people are the main source of ignitions, relationships between fire occurrence and climate conditions may be unclear. The objective of this study was to evaluate to what extent territories with similar Potential Natural Vegetation (PNV) in peninsular Spain differ in their forest fire characteristics. From 1974 to 1994, more than 174000 fires occurred. We used (1) the Spanish data base of forest fires, (2) a PNV map and (3) a land use map. Separate fire characteristics, based either on the number of fires occurred or the area burned, were obtained for each of the ca. 5000 grid-cells (10 km × 10 km) into which peninsular Spain is divided in the UTM projection. Also, meteorological conditions at the time of fire ignition, cause of ignition and present forest cover were referred to the same grid-cells as external factors potentially determinant of fire occurrence. The relationships between fire regime characteristics and PNV units were explored with Principal Components Analysis (PCA). The role of the three sets of external factors in the fire characteristics was evaluated with Redundancy Analysis (RDA). Groups of similar PNV types were clearly segregated, suggesting a gradient of fire characteristics. Higher fire incidence (higher frequencies and spatial incidence of fires, but lower proportions of grid-cells affected by large fires) was associated with Atlantic, warm territories with deciduous forests as PNV. Intermediate fire frequency and rotation period, but with a higher relative incidence of medium and large fires occurred in Mediterranean PNV units, dominated by sclerophyllous oak forests. Low fire frequency and long rotation periods, with strong seasonal and yearly variability occurred for PNV units in the cold uplands (Fagus, Pinus, Abies, Juniperus) or in the semi-arid, shrubby PNV units. The cause of ignition best explained the patterns of forest fire characteristics, followed by weather conditions.
Our results indicate that, even in human influenced regions, climate and soil conditions exert control on the resulting forest fire characteristics, as indicated by the high segregation of the PNV types. However, the role of man was crucial in shifting the patterns of fire incidence. This was so that highest fire incidence occurred in regions that, otherwise, would be expected to have a much lower one, thus posing a serious threat for such areas. PNV maps, by providing a phytogeographical framework for characterizing forest fires, could be valuable tools for applying research results to forest fire management policies, taking properly into account the underlying determinant factors.
Abbreviations: PCA = Principal Components Analysis; PNV = Potential Natural Vegetation; RDA = Redundancy Analysis.


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A few days into C-programmering experience: if and else
As stated in the title, I am very new to C and programming languages in general.
I am currently reading various guides and such, but I've come across a syntax problem when using if and else.
I did a little code to try it. The idea is having two integers, a and b. If a and b are equal, I want the program to calculate the product of the two. Else I want it to find the average of those numbers.
I'm pretty sure my problem is lack of / misplaced brackets and tokens, but I cannot figure out the syntax! :confused:
My code is
printf("Enter the value of a:");
printf("Enter the value of b:");
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Shot while strolling down on 12th St., Denver, CO, April 24th, 2010.
A blog reviewing recent archaeological publications having to do with Paleolithic archaeology, paleoanthropology, lithic technology, hunter-gatherers and archaeological theory.
The structure is a stone wall that blocked two-thirds of the entrance to the Theopetra cave near Kalambaka on the north edge of the Thessalian plain. It was constructed 23,000 years ago, probably as a barrier to cold winds.
"An optical dating test, known as Optically Stimulated Luminescence, was applied on quartz grains nested within the stones. We dated four different samples from the sediment and soil materials, and all provided identical dates," Nikolaos Zacharias, director of the laboratory of archaeometry at the University of Peloponnese, told Discovery News.


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Alkali heath (Frankenia salina) is a low, woody perennial that grows in the salt marsh, forming clumps in the carpet of pickleweed. The small, scattered pink flowers are born on reddish stems. Close up, they are quite attractive but from a distance they vanish.
All salt-marsh plants can "drink" sea water because they have special adaptations to avoid being damaged by the salt. Alkali heath eliminates the toxic salt by excreting concentrated salt water through specialized glands. As the sun evaporates the water, crystals of salt are left on the foliage.


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The Nebraska Economy: The Potential Consequences of Proposed Climate Change Regulation
This report summarizes key economic issues surrounding climate change legislation and regulation and considers potential implications for Nebraska, a state with a large agricultural sector and a focused manufacturing industry. The key findings are listed below. manufacturing sectors that are expected to be hardest hit by increases in energy prices. Nebraska also has a large agricultural sector that could be just lightly affected if it is exempted from regulation and would benefit from the opportunity to sell carbon offsets. However, it is uncertain as to whether these conditions would prevail.
- While economic theory supports the imposition of taxes or other costs on polluters, effective policy requires the choice of an appropriate tax. Choice of an appropriate tax can be difficult in the case of greenhouse gas emissions because there is uncertainty about the economic costs of these emissions. There are two sources of uncertainty. First, there is uncertainty about the magnitude of the manmade contribution to global warming. Second, there is uncertainty about the extent to which global warming will harm the economy.
- The public may still choose to regulate and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in order to reduce the risk of a severe economic outcome. However, when making such a decision, there is a need to understand the economic cost of climate change legislation or regulation.
- For our analysis, we used the example of two recent climate change bills in the United States House of Representatives (Waxman-Markey) and in the United States Senate (Kerry-Lieberman). Our review of literature and analysis found that these examples of cap and trade legislation would be most likely to lead to an approximate 2% reduction in U.S. GDP by the year 2030 relative to a reference scenario without climate change legislation. Losses in U.S. GDP may be less severe in the decades leading up to 2030, but would remain severe after 2030. The magnitude of the GDP loss could be less if there is a rapid adoption of new nuclear or renewable power capacity.
- Retail electric prices also are expected to rise by 30% to 70% by 2030 under climate change legislation. The manufacturing sector will be especially hard-hit, with a 5% to 7% decline in industrial output and manufacturing employment.
- The economic consequences may be more muted in Nebraska given that the state is less dependent on the type of energy-intensive, internationally competitive


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Courtesy jimmowatt "101010 (base two (binary)) equals 42 (base ten). Oddly enough, this is evenly divisible by the number of days in a week (7 (lucky)); and equally oddly, is also evenly divisible by the number 6 (which is generally designated as being unlucky). Both a Ying and Yang situation seem to be incorporated into this date." HubPages.com
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What Would Nietzsche Say About Europe's Islam Crisis?
Europe is undergoing an identity crisis and Islam has been put at the center of it. The recent terrorist attacks in Norway by a deranged man who harbored anti-Muslim sentiments and sympathized with far right wing anti-immigrant political ideologies has brought this crisis once again to the surface. The crisis of Islam in Europe revolves, in part, around Europe's own confrontation with its cultural tradition and the debates raging about multiculturalism. What might Nietzsche, the nineteenth century philosopher who famously coined, "God is dead" have to tell us about Europe's ongoing problems with Islam and multiculturalism?
Ibrahim Kalin, a scholar of Islam at Georgetown University argues in a recent essay, Islamophobia and the Limits of Multiculturalism that debates about Islam in Europe tend to boil over into debates about multiculturalism. This phenomenon leads Kalin to argue that Islam and the role of Muslims in Europe short circuits the discourse on multiculturalism, and tends to lead towards a type of European identity crisis.
In many ways, Nietzsche was the first major thinker to confront the loss of a religious worldview in Europe. Yet he was always an admirer of religion, which he referred to as "the highest form of art." The best kind of religion for Nietzsche is concerned, not with the nature of reality, but with the ultimate existential meaning of life.
At the core of the multicultural debate in Europe are questions of values and tradition; a topic Nietzsche took head on in his famous work, On the Genealogy of Morals. Nietzsche held a much different definition of culture than the one that shapes our debates about multiculturalism today. He saw Kultur as emblematic of an entire civilization, and his work sought to establish a genealogical reevaluation of the decadent values that brought Europe to a stage of existence that he deemed weak and degraded.
Nietzsche believed that cultural identity is intimately tied up with cultures outside of Europe, and especially with Islamic culture. Scholars of Nietzsche, Roy Jackson and Ian Almond have recently wrote about Nietzsche's unique views on Islam in seeking better understand how the prolific thinker might instruct us today as we face debates about multiculturalism and the rise of political Islam. Although Nietzsche never references the Qur'an or hadith (sayings of prophet Muhammad) and never travelled to a Muslim country, he did read voraciously from the European Orientalist authors of his time.
Nietzsche believed that close personal contact with Muslims was the best way understand and appreciate Europe's own tradition, and unravel its crisis of values. In a letter to a friend, Nietzsche wrote that he desired not only to get to know Islam, but to get to know the most conservative type of Islam so as to see his own European soul under the mirror, where he might grasp the decadence of Europe's declining values. He wrote,
"I want to live for a while amongst Muslims, in the places moreover where their faith is at its most devout; this way my eye and judgment for all things European will be sharpened."
Nietzsche never did live amongst Muslims, yet if he hadn't gone "mad" at a relatively young age, scholars suggest that he would have eventually written a more focused work on Islam. It must be understood that Nietzsche's understanding of Islam was informed in the context of a late nineteenth century discourse of European Orientalism. Certain clichés are apparent in his writing about Islam. His obsession with the will to power colored his reading of Islam and made him praise Islam for what he called its "manliness," its un-democratic spirit, ordered discipline, and what he referred to as a "life affirming will."
Nietzsche and Multiculturalism Today
It is likely that Nietzsche would be a strong critic of certain forms of multiculturalism, especially those that promote cultural relativism and political correctness. At the same time, in Beyond Good and Evil, Nietzsche was a strong advocate against those in Germany that were anti-Semitic, a position familiar to European Muslims today.
Political leaders in Europe today such as German Prime Minister Angela Merkel have referred to multiculturalism as a failed project due to rising immigrant crime and poverty, and an overall loss of connection to an original European cultural identity.
What would Nietzsche say in response to Europe's crisis with Islam and multiculturalism? Nietzsche found liberation in destroying all foundations of cultural values and radically questioning the foundations of tradition. But would Nietzsche prefer that Islam assimilate into Europe, or that it integrate and retain its own autonomous culture distinct from Europe? Based on his desire to maintain a clear distinction between Islam and Europe in his own time, it is clear that Nietzsche would prefer that Muslims retain their own culture and not passively assimilate into a secular Europe.
His vigorous support for contact and interaction with Muslims provides a key to Europeans seeking to understand Islam, but even more importantly, his message can help Europeans better understand their own identity crisis.
3 thoughts on "What Would Nietzsche Say About Europe's Islam Crisis?
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 After reading the entire work of F.Nietzsche, one understand his admiration of Islamic culture while strong in the conquest of other peoples, powerful and "mänlich". The opposite of hated christianism (and socialism), religion and politics of weak and poor people. Aber Nietzsche was obssesed with de reproduction with a unique dominant human race white and blond (european man!), even with the extintion or submission as slaves of all the rest of peoples and races in the world.
 Anders Behring Breivik appropriate zehnmal Nietzsche's words. With reason and without. I explane that a little in my web site: alonsofia.com.
 Nietzsche was and is today dangerous dynamite!
 Bernardo Alonso Alonso
 1. That's nonsense, Bernardo. Nietzsche was concerned with the decay of European culture, not just blonde, blue eyed white men. He believed that Europe was the most fit to continent to lead humanity into its future because he believed that Europe had the most developed civilization.
 You, apparently, think that he was more superficial than he actually was. The blonde beast referred to the nature of the lion. He identified the Japanese and the Zulu peoples as blonde beasts (lion hearts), but none of them are blonde.
 2. Nietzsche was super racist. Hundreds and hundreds of Nietzsche's original phrases reveal an explicit biological, social and personal criminal racist (anti-deutsch, and non anti-semite, sure! but convicted racist against all non european aryan supposed superior peoples). These texts are hidden or manipulate by certain ideologists with less ignorance that mauvase foi. Sorry, but see yourself the texts still at work, with some citations in german and spanish, and, I hope, soon in english: _URL_ Mensch.html
 Who's nonsense, my dear Nobel, me, Nietzsche, or you?
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The world's first "bionic" device to produce co-ordinated hand and arm movement will be fitted in a British hospital today - and will allow the patient to return to playing netball.
Fran Read, 46, from Poole in Dorset, who was left partially paralysed down her left side by two strokes, will have the operation at Southampton General Hospital.
If successful, Mrs Read, a hairdresser, should be able to extend her elbow and wrist and open her hand.
The system is designed to provide electrical stimulation to control and re-educate weak or paralysed muscles, so patients who have suffered damage to the central nervous system after stroke can regain movement.


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Another new endemic bird species has been discovered at our Cordillera Azul forest conservation project in Peru. Endemic means that it only exists in one geographic location in the world, meaning this species has evolved to only exist in the unique forests of the Cordillera Azul National Park. This follows from previous discoveries of two new fauna species and 12 plant species found in Cordillera Azul. Biological monitoring of the unique, remote and vastly unexplored landscape of Cordillera Azul is a key part of our project, and one of the activities which is funded by the support of our clients through climate finance.
In July 2016, a group of ornithologists arrived into the coffee-growing town of Flor de Café located in the picturesque outlying Andean ridges of Cordillera Azul. This town has become a destination for ornithologists and birdwatchers due to the discovery of a different distinctive species in the area some twenty years earlier, the Scarlet-banded Barbet. During an expedition, bird watcher Josh Beck spotted a strange, ground walking antbird. Antbirds are a family of birds in the American tropics that are known for following ants. The bird was documented with a sound recording and it quickly transpired to be a new species to science.
While there is still a lot to learn about the Cordillera Azul Antbird (Myrmoderus eowilsoni), here is what a follow-up expedition discovered. Its closest relative is the Ferruginous-backed Antbird (of which the nearest populations are about 1,500 km to the east in lowland forests of Brazil), it eats insects, the males and females sing different songs, it lives in pristine understory of humid forest, and its future near Flor de Café is very grim. Read the formal description of this species in 'The Auk: Ornithological Advances'.
Our Cordillera Azul Antbird was found in the surroundings of the Plataforma hamlet, in the mountains between the Biabo river and the Ponsillo river; this precise ridge is the only known location of the species. Researchers hope that further expeditions can be carried out within the park to locate more populations that likely exist inland.
Its diminishing home
Worryingly, habitat destruction is advancing rapidly on the bird's distinctive forest due to the expansion of coffee plantations. Chainsaws are an overwhelming component of the soundscape around town. Such is the nature of this relentless deforestation that locals were even asked to delay cutting activities so that a better voice recording of the Antbird could be gathered.
Hope for the Antbird
Flor de Café is located just 9 kilometres from the border of the Cordillera Azul National Park with over 13,500km2 of pristine habitat. Together with our partners and through climate finance from our clients, we are working to protect this area. Read more about our forest conservation and environmental education activities.
From both an ornithological and general ecological perspective, Cordillera Azul remains mysterious and tantalizing. Perhaps it holds a new hummingbird or tody-tyrant? Regardless of any future discoveries to be made in the park, it is our hope that the new Antbird brings attention to the incredibly biodiverse and distinctive ecosystems of the region. Hopefully this discovery serves as a potent reminder of how far we still have to go in cataloguing the diversity of life on this planet. Environmental education and conservation work is critical not only in the Plataforma hamlet, but also the entire Amazon basin, to ensure that this and all the yet undiscovered species endemic to the region continue to surprise us.
You can support this project and help more species, like the Antbird, be both saved and discovered through protecting the forest habitat of Cordillera Azul.


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Redeploy Windows virtual machine to new Azure node
If you have been facing difficulties troubleshooting Remote Desktop (RDP) connection or application access to Windows-based Azure virtual machine (VM), redeploying the VM may help. When you redeploy a VM, Azure will shut down the VM, move the VM to a new node within the Azure infrastructure, and then power it back on, retaining all your configuration options and associated resources. This article shows you how to redeploy a VM using Azure PowerShell or the Azure portal.
If the VM is stuck in a failed state, try reapplying your VM's state before redeploying.
After you redeploy a VM, all the data that you saved on the temporary disk and Ephemeral disk is lost. The dynamic IP addresses associated with virtual network interface are updated.
Use the Azure CLI
Redeploy your VM with az vm redeploy. The following example redeploys the VM named myVM in the resource group named myResourceGroup:
az vm redeploy --resource-group myResourceGroup --name myVM
Using Azure PowerShell
Make sure you have the latest Azure PowerShell 1.x installed on your machine. For more information, see How to install and configure Azure PowerShell.
The following example deploys the VM named
myVM in the resource group named
Set-AzVM -Redeploy -ResourceGroupName "myResourceGroup" -Name "myVM"
Use the Azure portal
Select the VM you wish to redeploy, then select the Redeploy button in the Settings blade. You may need to scroll down to see the Support and Troubleshooting section that contains the 'Redeploy' button as in the following example:
To confirm the operation, select the Redeploy button:
The Status of the VM changes to Updating as the VM prepares to redeploy, as shown in the following example:
The Status then changes to Starting as the VM boots up on a new Azure host, as shown in the following example:
After the VM finishes the boot process, the Status then returns to Running, indicating the VM has been successfully redeployed:
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The Dignified Dalmatian
The Dalmatian dog breed is popular because it is the star of Disney's 101 Dalmatians. Aside from that, they are also famed for their spotted coats. The Dalmatian is a sleek and athletic dog breed which has a history that goes back several hundred years. It is as charming in real life as in film and it can go from gallant to goofy to gallant again in an instant. If you love Dalmatians, then read on to know more about its history and characteristics.
There is no clear story about the exact origin of the Dalmatian dog breed but based on the most reliable sources, they originated in the eastern Mediterranean from where they spread to India and over Europe. Its name suggests that it came from Dalmatia, which was a historical region in Croatia, on the eastern coast of the Adriatic Sea. However, researchers have found that this was not the case.
The name Dalmatian came relatively late in their history, around the late 1790s. But there were records of spotted dogs in painting, sketches, and artifacts which were dated well before this time. These dogs were seen beside war chariots and other horse drawn carriages. This is where they received their other name which is "The Carriage Dog".
Dalmatians before were used as dogs of war, guarding the borders of Dalmatia. Even until now, the breed retains a high guarding instinct. They have a strong hunting instinct and they are also excellent exterminator of rats and vermin. Aside from being dogs of war, they were also used as bird dogs, trail hounds, retrievers, or in packs for boar or stag hunting. They have also become successful circus dogs throughout the years because of their dramatic markings and intelligence.
Dalmatians are best known for their role as fire-fighting apparatus escorts and firehouse mascots. Since they are very compatible with horses, they were easily trained to run in front of the carriages, helping clear a paths to quickly guide the horses and firefighters to the fires. They were also kept in the firehouse as deterrence to theft because they are considered to make good watchdogs.
In the present time, most Dalmatians are companions and family members but they still firmly remain as an iconic mascot of the Fire Brigade. In fact, you can still find living examples of this across the country.
Characteristics of a Dalmatian
Average height: 1 foot and 7 inches – 2 feet tall
Average weight: 48 – 55 pounds
Hypoallergenic: No
The Dalmatian belongs to the companion dogs breed group and they can live from 13 to 16 years. Both males and females can grow between 19 and 24 inches tall and can weight from 48 to 55 pounds. But males are generally larger than females. Dalmatians have distinctive coats that are lovely to touch because they are short, satiny, and fine. The top of their heads feel like velvet.
Their coats' base color is white with well-defined dense black or deep brown round spots which vary from dime size to half dollar size which are evenly distributed over the coat. You can also see smaller spots on their legs, head, and tail. But did you know that where their spots came from is a mystery? Yes, because they do not have spots at birth and they only get spots when they grow older. Also, just like human fingerprints, no two Dalmatians have exactly the same pattern of spots.
There are also tricolored Dalmatians such as those with tan markings on the head, neck, chest, leg, or a tail of black or liver spotted dog. However, they are not suited for dog shows but they can still be excellent companion dogs.
Dalmatians are high-energy dogs that do not get tired of exercise. They love attention and have a strong desire to please, making them very easy to train. They are also smart dogs with a sly sense of humor. They are alert and interested with things that goes around them, which makes them excellent watchdogs.
They are also great playmates for older children but not to toddlers and young children because their rambunctious nature and swishing tails might be overwhelming. They are also fine with other dogs and cats around.
Caring for Dalmatians
Since Dalmatians are very active dogs, they will need plenty of exercise. But remember to exercise them on a leash because they are very fast runners with a great deal of stamina. They also thrive with human companionship that's why they need plenty of time with their family. Also try to observe if your Dalmatian is urinating properly because they have unique uric acid metabolism. Make sure to provide them with easy access to fresh water all the time.
Dalmatians are considered as clean dogs and they only have little or no "doggy" odor. Their coats are dirt-repellent as well and it is unusual for them to roll around in the mud. But be aware that they shed all year round. To get the hair off them, make sure to brush their coats weekly using a medium-soft rubber curry brush. If you brush them regularly, there's no need for frequent bathing and three to four times in a year is enough.
Remember to brush your Dalmatian's teeth at least two to three times a week to prevent bad breath and gum disease. Also, trim its nails once or twice a month to avoid painful tears.
When feeding Dalmatians, the recommended daily amount of food a day is 1.5 to 2 cups divided into two meals. This depends on your Dalmatian's size, age, metabolism, build, and activity level.
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Coordinates: 34°39′49″N 32°37′37″E / 34.663517°N 32.62697°E / 34.663517; 32.62697
The Rock of the Greek (background), with the Saracen Rock in the foreground
Giorgio Vasari: The Mutilation of Uranus by Saturn (Cronus)
Petra tou Romiou (Rock of the Greek[2]), also known as Aphrodite's Rock,[3] is a sea stack in Pafos, Cyprus. The combination of the beauty of the area and its status in mythology as the birthplace of Aphrodite makes it a popular tourist location.[4]
The sea in this region is generally rough, persuading tourists not to swim there. It is not permitted to climb the rock. A restaurant, a tourist pavilion and the Aphrodite Hills resort are nearby.
According to one legend, this rock is the site of the birth of the goddess Aphrodite, perhaps owing to the foaming waters around the rock fragments, and for this reason it is known as Aphrodite's Rock.[3] Gaia (Mother Earth) asked one of her sons, Cronus, to mutilate his father, Uranus (Sky). Cronus cut off Uranus' testicles and threw them into the sea. Similar the local version indicates that Aphrodite's Rock is a part of the lower body of Cronus! This legend says that Cronus ambushed his father[5] and cut him below the waist with a scythe. Uranus as he tried to escape flying, lost parts of his truncated body and testicles into the sea. A white foam appeared from which a maiden arose, the waves first taking her to Kythera and then bringing her to Cyprus. The maiden, named Aphrodite, went to the assembly of gods from Cyprus. The Romans widely referred to her as Venus. Aphrodite attracted a large cult following in Pafos, which was eventually crushed by the Romans. This is evident from the Sanctuary of Aphrodite in Old Pafos, Kouklia. A local myth is that any person who swims around the Aphrodite Rock will be blessed with eternal beauty.
Another legend associates the name Achni with the nearby beach, and attributes this to it being a site where the Achaeans came ashore on their return from Troy.[4]
The present name Petra tou Romiou (Rock of the Greek[2]) associates the place with the exploits of the hero Basil as told in the Digenes Akritas. Basil was half-Greek (Romios) and half-Arabic,[1] hence the name Digenes (two-blood). Legend tells that the Christian Basil hurled the huge rock from the Troodos Mountains to keep off the invading Saracens.[6] A nearby rock is similarly known as the Saracen Rock.
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 1. ^ a b Deligatos, Virginia A. (2008). The worldview of women in demotic historic, akritic and epic poetry of the late Byzantine Period (9th century to 1453) (PDF) (MA thesis). University of Johannesburg. Retrieved 19 September 2013.
 2. ^ a b Greeks after AD 212 referred to themselves as Ῥωμαῖοι (Romaioi) or Ῥωμιοί (Romioi), i.e. Romans, since virtually all Greeks were Roman citizens.[1]
 3. ^ a b "The Story of Aphrodite's Rock" (PDF). The University of Arizona Center for Middle Eastern Studies. Retrieved 19 September 2013.
 4. ^ a b "Petra tou romiou". Thanasis Tavern at Kouklia. Retrieved 19 September 2013.
 5. ^ | put in his hands a jagged sickle, and revealed to him the whole plot.
 6. ^ "Paphos Aphrodite Rock". Paphos26. 2006. Retrieved 19 September 2013.


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Let's say that my GUI has two fields to configure: input and output. Both fields are implemented with comboboxes that may have the following values:
 - Input Values: A, B, C, D, E, F
 - Output Values: 1, 2, 3, 4
It happens that not every input value is compatible with all the output values. Let's say that it is only possible to have the following combinations:
 - Combinations: A1, A2, B1, B2, C3, C4, D4, E4, F4
So whenever a user chooses a value in the input combobox, the output combobox changes displaying only the compatible output values. According to Nielsen, this should be avoided.
Interacting menus, wherein the options in one menu change when users select something in another menu on the same page. Users get very confused when options come and go, and it is often hard to make a desired option visible when it depends on a selection in a different widget.
My question is: what is the best way to deal with this? Is it a good practice to combine these two comboboxes into a single one (like in the picture bellow)? What aspects should be considered when deciding to combine comboboxes or to split them? Is there a better approach for this?
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I have also seen that Adobe has an interesting solution for this:
Note that this is an interface for a web application to be displayed both in desktop and in tablets.
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Long lists or where unavailable options don't matter
When you have long lists, or where unavailable options don't matter, you can simply leave them out.
Airline flight booking is an example of this. If I chose a starting point, I only care what my possible destinations are, and so this is far better than a list of all possible destinations with everything but two options greyed out.
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If you were to show a full list, it would look something like this:
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Short lists or where unavailable options do matter
In situations where the other options do matter (i.e. where knowing that you can't select them is important), or the list is very small, it is best to simply disable the options that are unavailable.
You can see examples of this in option menus in most apps.
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Grey out the invalid/not-available options in the output field.
It is similar to the contextual menus we are so used to. Just make sure the user is aware of the relation between the two combo-boxes.
Inthe mockup, C is selected for input and correspondingly, 1 and 4 are disabled in output.
When you grey out the options, they are still visible, but, the user is informed that under the current state (of input selection) these options are not available.
It is a standard practice for contextual menus in all softwares. Here is a screen shot of an illustrator 'Object' menu with most of the options greyed out since there are no objects on which the actions can be performed.
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There is no such thing as "one solution to fit em all" for this case (as probably there is no such thing as universal solution for many other problems in UX design). My advice is never to combine comboboxes though - it is messy and misleading.
You need to think about what do you want your user to achieve. Next try think about what you try to achieve.
Lets talk real examples:
Take a look at Apple On-line Store. You have an endless possibility of different product combinations (HDD, RAM, hardware, software etc). Instead of choosing from number of comboboxes that are cross dependent, user is guided step by step through screens where he can create the product he wants (by combining options) and when it matters he receives a radio button list of finishing possibilities such as amount of RAM of HDD size.
apple store (Here I've already selected form my product type (i.e.. iMac, Macbook Air, Macbook Pro, Pro with retina,..), it's basic configuration (CPU type and basic HDD size) and I am finishing my order)
As a next example lets talk about changing profile on a site. We want our user to fill out a form which contains a country of residence and a gender. You know that your site is only available in USA and Canada. So instead of creating two cross dependent combo boxes you can fit it all in a single one (in this case it will be easier for user to fill out one combined combobox instead if two cross dependent):
This is not a silver bullet either - once your system evolves and lets say you expand your market to 100 more countries this solution will be useless (you will end up with 200 item combobox which is a mess).
Now lets look at list with a huge amount of different well known (the fact that they are well known is important) possibilities. Lets say you have a huge list of countries, then you have huge list of cities and then you have huge list of hotels options in each depends on previous selection. Guys from solved this by combining all three lists into single flat one:
You can start by typing first letter of a country, a city or a hotel and system will bring all the possible combinations. This solution is kinda useless though if you have large lists of items which are not known to user (for example your user is selecting from a list of engine spare parts where parts are named with a serial numbers like AJ-789-HG, AJ-790-HG,... - in this case you will need to introduce a way to distinguish items from each other).
If you have two lists, first one is huge and the second one contains only few options, you can represent first one as a combobox and the second one as a set of buttons, disabling the ones that are inactive for the current selection. Lets say you have a transcoding software in which you chose a codec and a resolution; your lists could look like following:
As you can see there are limitless number of possibilities how to solve the issue you are facing (and as you can see there is no need in such blunt solution as combining comboboxes); the few I listed here as an example are not even the tip of the iceberg. Answering few simple questions like what problem are you trying to solve and what problem is your user trying to solve will help you find the right path.
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You can disable one of the combo-box until a selection is made and you can populate the second combo-box.
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Combining comboboxes is only a good solution if there is a very limited, static set of items. Say you had three options: Print -> To File, Print -> To Printer, Don't Print. Two comboboxes (print/no, file/printer) is a bit of a waste there. But if there is a large number of possible options a single combobox largely becomes unweildy as you have to list all possible combinations (N2 instead of N), less any invalid combinations. This adds up fast.
I recently put together a "power user" version of this sort of interface; a little uglier but more powerful with a large set of options:
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Selecting an item in the first column narrows down the options in the second and third columns:
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We opted for this checklist solution over combo boxes because:
 - The user can quickly pick individual items from each column
 - Multiple selections per column are possible (important in our use case, possibly not yours)
 - There are a LOT of options under the Ledge column and the checklist allows us to visually narrow the options down as the user picks items on the left columns. Invalid items are actually removed from the Ledge and Products listing because there are so many even greying them out wasn't enough. LocationIDs are greyed out because there are only a few and they're the "top level" of the selection process.
The problem with combo boxes is, unless your user already knows exactly which combinations are valid, they might not know how box 2 is populated based on box 1. The checkbox solution solves this by visually greying out or removing invalid options, which is more useful in tasks where users don't know what combinations are valid, like a search task.
If at all possible, selecting the input/output should disable invalid options for the output/input. You can asynchronously load the form elements this way to reduce loading times; not useful in the example, but imagine if you had to load a whole second form based on the first input; the larger your possible options, the more impactful an async option can be.
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if its a form, my opinion would be to show compatible values in the 2nd/output drop down.. just imagine if there are 20-25 values in the 1st dropdown and 40-45 values in the 2nd/output dropdown..
you can see one good example here:, you can consider this option too.
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2. Write a program to use a subroutine to find the sum of the array elements. For simplicity, assume that the sum of the data values is less than $FF. You do not need to use the BCC to check for carry flag. Follow the following steps to write this program.
- Define two arrays called List1 and List2 using DC.B directive. Initialize List1 with byte-size values of $6, $12, $4, $0F, and $11. Initialize List2 with byte-size values of $4, $5, and $7. Reserve two byte-size locations called Sum1 and Sum2 using DS.B directive.
- The subroutine must find the sum of the elements of the array list1. Before calling the subroutine, the main program must initialize Register X to have the address of the array and Register B to have the size of the array.
- The subroutine must use a loop and indexed addressing mode using Register X as the index register and Register B as the loop counter. The subroutine must return the sum in Register A.
- The main program must call the subroutine two times. The first time, the subroutine will find the sum of the array List1. After returning from the subroutine, the main code must save Register A in Sum1. Then, the subroutine is called for a second time to find the sum of the elements in List2. After the return from the subroutine, the value of Register A is saved in Sum2.
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Guillaume Apollinaire (in French pronounced [ɡijom apɔliˈnɛʁ]) (August 26, 1880 – November 9, 1918) was a French avant-garde poet, writer, publisher, editor, art critic and dramatic innovator who is known to have directed French poetry into new contemporary directions as well as promoting the art of Cubism. As a writer of periodicals and a founder of a new magazine, Apollinaire saw life in wild almost absurd poetic and artistic values, an example of which is viewed in one of his poems of war: "The sky is starry with Boche shells; The marvelous forest where I live is giving a ball." Apollinaire became very close to artists Pablo Picasso and Andre Derain, the playwright Alfred Jarry, and the painter Marie Laurencin. As he used the French avant garde movement to experiment with advanced and very daring poetic techniques and ideas, his novel thoughts would also enliven composers and musicians, and Francis Poulenc set Apollinaire's "Le bestiaire" to music. Among the foremost poets of the early twentieth century, he is credited with coining the word surrealism and writing one of the earliest works described as surrealist, the play Les Mamelles de Tirésias (1917, later used as the basis for an opera in 1947).
Surrealism became one of the most important artistic movements of the early twentieth century. A product of an unstable time when the notion of progress was severely undermined through the catastrophe of the First World War, Surrealism played with old norms and conventions of form and, ultimately, of meaning as well.
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Born Wilhelm Albert Vladimir Apollinaris Kostrowitzky / Wąż-Kostrowicki and raised speaking French, among other languages, he emigrated to France and adopted the name Guillaume Apollinaire. His mother, born Angelica Kostrowicka, was a Polish noblewoman born near Navahrudak (now in Belarus). His father is unknown but may have been Francesco Flugi d'Aspermont, a Swiss Italian aristocrat who disappeared early from Apollinaire's life. He was partly educated in Monaco.
Apollinaire was one of the most popular members of the artistic community of Montparnasse in Paris. His friends and collaborators during that period included Pablo Picasso, Gertrude Stein, Max Jacob, André Salmon, Marie Laurencin, André Breton, André Derain, Faik Konica, Blaise Cendrars, Pierre Reverdy, Jean Cocteau, Erik Satie, Ossip Zadkine, Marc Chagall and Marcel Duchamp. In 1911, he joined the Puteaux Group, a branch of the cubist movement.
On September 7, 1911, police arrested and jailed him on suspicion of stealing the Mona Lisa, but released him a week later. Apollinaire then implicated his friend Pablo Picasso, who was also brought in for questioning in the art theft, but he was also exonerated.
He fought in World War I and, in 1916, received a serious shrapnel wound to the temple. He wrote Les Mamelles de Tirésias while recovering from this wound. During this period he coined the word surrealism in the program notes for Jean Cocteau and Erik Satie's ballet Parade, first performed on May 18, 1917. He also published an artistic manifesto, L'Esprit nouveau et les poètes. Apollinaire's status as a literary critic is primarily based on his famous and influential recognition of the works of Marquis de Sade, whose works had for a long time been obscure. Through Apollinaire Sade's works gained an audience and became influential upon the Dada and Surrealist art movements gaining currency in Montparnasse at the beginning of the twentieth century. Apollinaire saw in Sade "the freest spirit that ever existed."
The war-weakened Apollinaire died of influenza during the Spanish Flu pandemic of 1918. Two years after being wounded in World War I, he died at age 38. He was interred in the Le Père Lachaise Cemetery, Paris.
Apollinaire's first collection of poetry was L'enchanteur pourrissant (1909), but Alcools (1913) established his reputation. The poems, influenced in part by the Symbolists, juxtapose the old and the new, combining traditional poetic forms with modern imagery. In 1913, Apollinaire published the essay Les Peintres cubistes on the cubist painters, a movement which he helped to define. He also coined the term orphism to describe a tendency towards absolute abstraction in the paintings of Robert Delaunay and others.
In 1907, Apollinaire wrote the well-known erotic novel, The Eleven Thousand Rods (Les Onze Mille Verges). Officially banned in France until 1970, various printings of it circulated widely for many years. Apollinaire never publicly acknowledged authorship of the novel. Another erotic novel attributed to him was The Exploits of a Young Don Juan (Les exploits d'un jeune Don Juan), in which the 15-year-old hero fathers three children with various members of his entourage, including his aunt. The book was made into a movie in 1987.
Shortly after his death, Calligrammes, a collection of his concrete poetry (poetry in which typography and layout adds to the overall effect), was published.
In his youth Apollinaire lived for a short while in Belgium, but mastered the Walloon language sufficiently to write poetry through that medium, some of which has survived.
Among the foremost poets of the early twentieth century, Guillaume Apollinaire coined the term "Surrealism" in 1917 in the program notes describing the ballet Parade which was a collaborative work by Jean Cocteau, Erik Satie, Pablo Picasso and Léonide Massine: "From this new alliance, for until now stage sets and costumes on one side and choreography on the other had only a sham bond between them, there has come about, in Parade, a kind of super-realism ('sur-réalisme'), in which I see the starting point of a series of manifestations of this new spirit ('esprit nouveau')." He is also credited with writing one of the earliest works described as surrealist, the play Les Mamelles de Tirésias (1917).
Began in the mid-1920s, surrealism is best known for the visual artworks and writings of the group members. From the Dada activities of World War I Surrealism was formed with the most important center of the movement in Paris and from the 1920s spreading around the globe.
His poems and stage works were instrumental in leading French poetry into evoking expressions of abstraction and daring concepts. His status as a literary critic is most famous and influential in his recognition of the Marquis de Sade, whose works were for a long time obscure, but which gained in popularity as an influence upon the Dada and Surrealist art movements at Montparnasse at the beginning of the twentieth century. Apollinaire admired Sade as "the freest spirit that ever existed."
- Le bestiaire ou le cortège d'Orphée, 1911
- Alcools, 1913
- Vitam impendere amori', 1917
- Calligrammes, poèmes de la paix et de la guerre _PHONE_, 1918 (published shortly after Apollinaire's death)
- Il y a..., 1925
- Ombre de mon amour, poems addressed to Louise de Coligny-Châtillon, 1947
- Poèmes secrets à Madeleine, pirated edition, 1949
- Le Guetteur mélancolique, previously unpublished works, 1952
- Poèmes à Lou, 1955
- Soldes, previously unpublished works, 1985
- Et moi aussi je suis peintre, album of drawings for Calligrammes, from a private collection, published 2006
- Mirely ou le Petit Trou pas cher, 1900
- "Que faire?",
- Les Onze Mille Verges ou les amours d'un hospodar, 1907
- L'enchanteur pourrissant, 1909
- L'Hérèsiarque et Cie (short story collection), 1910
- Les exploits d'un jeune Don Juan, 1911
- La Rome des Borgia, 1914
- La Fin de Babylone - L'Histoire romanesque 1/3, 1914
- Les Trois Don Juan - L'Histoire romanesque 2/3, 1915
- Le poète assassiné, 1916
- La femme assise, 1920
- Les Épingles (short story collection), 1928
Plays and screenplays
- Les Mamelles de Tirésias, play, 1917
- La Bréhatine, screenplay (collaboration with André Billy), 1917
- Couleurs du temps, 1918
- Casanova, published 1952
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date divided by the number of students who successfully complete
the course and earn a grade of D- or better at the end of the term.
- For Achieving the Dream, this definition is modified to a Course Pass Rate that reflects the number of students who successfully complete the course and earn a grade of C or better at the end of the term.
- Student Retention: Tracks the students' enrollment patterns.
There are three relevant time frames:
- Term to Term tracks the student enrollment pattern across consecutive terms Fall to Spring or Spring to Fall.
- Year to Year tracks the student enrollment pattern across consecutive years Fall to Fall or Spring to Spring.
- Progressive Retention tracks an incoming class (term cohort) through their academic experience.
Definition of Institutional Cohorts
The term-based Cohort used to calculate a retention rate can be based on one of many definitions. STCC reports:
- Total Term Headcount = All students enrolled with registered credits in a specific term.
- National Cohort = All first-time, full-time degree-seeking Freshman in a specific term.
- Freshman (CSRDE) Cohort = All first-time degree-seeking Freshman full or part-time in a specific term.
- Incoming (ATD) Cohort = All incoming degree-seeking first-time freshman or transfer students in a specific term.
- Persisting (BHE) Cohort = Any new students in a specific term who attempted at least 18 credits within two years of initial enrollment and did not enroll in ESL.
- Concentrator (Perkins) Cohort = Any student who has earned 12 credits by the start of a specific term.


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I understand that the protein helps to repair body tissues. If I increase the intake of protein, would it help to cure the wound more quickly? I would like to know how does the protein reaches the wound and how does it help to heal?
closed as not a real question by Daniel Standage, nico, Mad Scientist♦ Jun 11 '12 at 18:16
It's difficult to tell what is being asked here. This question is ambiguous, vague, incomplete, overly broad, or rhetorical and cannot be reasonably answered in its current form. For help clarifying this question so that it can be reopened, see the FAQ.
Saying protein in general helps to heal wounds is a very far step. Different proteins are essential for nearly every process that happens anywhere in your body.
There is a range of proteins which is required specifically for wound healing. The first step of wound healing is blood clotting in order to close wounds. This uses several so-called clotting factors, all of which are proteins. Some of these help the platelets (small cells in the blood) stick to the walls of the blood vessels which have been damaged, others are responsible for forming a tight clot around them to make sure no more blood leaks out. Most clotting factors also require vitamin K for their production.
The next step is wound healing. This involves several cell types gathering at the wound and laying down what is called connective tissue, a network made mostly of proteins. Cells of the skin will need to replicate themselves in order to close the wound, and they will require lots of proteins for this.
Protein reaches all cells of the body from the intestines via the blood flow.
Eating a diet high in protein would surely not be a bad thing to do - your body needs it everywhere. But it is important that you consume it mixed with healthy amounts of carbohydrate (needed for energy) and fats (needed for many structures and hormones).


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Graphite electrode is used as a conductive material in electric arc furnace smelting, and its consumption is proportional to the consumption of electric power. Electric Arc Furnaces are among the most important aggregates in steel production today. So, to understand a graphite electrode, first you must understand what an electric arc furnace is.
What Is An Electric Arc Furnace?
An electric arc furnace is an electric furnace that smelts ore and metal at a high temperature generated by an electrode arc. When the gas discharge forms an arc, the energy is concentrated, and the arc temperature is above 3000℃. For smelting metals, electric arc furnace has greater flexibility than other steelmaking furnaces, and can effectively remove impurities such as sulfur and phosphorus. The furnace temperature is easy to control, and the equipment has a small footprint, which is suitable for the melting of high-quality alloy steel.
Graphite Electrode Consumption Mechanism in Electric Furnace Steelmaking Process
Graphite electrode is used as a conductive material in electric arc furnace smelting, and its consumption is proportional to the consumption of electric power. Modern electric arc furnace steelmaking uses electric energy and chemical energy as thermal energy to achieve the purpose of four (P, C, O, S), two (gas, impurity), and second (temperature, composition) in the steel making process. The performance of the graphite electrode is mainly reflected in the user whether it is applicable and consumed, and the consumption of the electrode is directly related to its own quality. The consumption of graphite electrodes in electric arc furnace smelting mainly consists of the following parts.
1. Consumption of graphite electrode ends and outer circular surfaces in an electric furnace
The arc generated by the graphite electrode in the electric arc furnace is divided into long, medium and short arcs, and the melting charge and the temperature rise depend on the arc power. The arc length is proportional to the secondary voltage and inversely proportional to the secondary current and the rate of temperature rise. In order to improve the smelting speed and greatly shorten the smelting time, the high chemical energy operation of forced oxygen blowing is adopted, which puts higher requirements on the oxidation resistance and thermal shock resistance of the graphite electrode.
2. Residue consumption of graphite electrode produced during smelting
Residual consumption refers to the non-productive consumption part of the smelting process in which the lowermost electrode falls into the furnace and becomes the final waste. The generation of the residue is not only related to the intrinsic quality of the joint and the electrode, but also has a direct relationship with the magnetic card in the distribution of the cloth in the furnace, the atmosphere in the furnace and the operation of the power transmission.
3. The surface of the electrode is oxidized and peeled off with the consumption of opening and falling blocks.
In normal smelting production, if the surface of the graphite electrode is uneven or accompanied by flaking and falling off, there is a problem of carbonation in the molten steel.
4. Direct loss caused by fracture of graphite electrode during smelting
It is a common phenomenon that graphite electrodes are broken in all electric furnace smelting, and it is also the most important factor affecting consumption. It is normal for continuous consumption and occasional breaks in a complex environment, but continuous breaks are not normal. The reason is related to many factors. The overall view can be divided into: artificial break and mechanical break. The artificial break mainly includes: bumping and scratching during lifting, improper connection or improper method, improper sliding in the flat holder, poor hardness of hard collision or transmission control.


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To follow along with the example, enter values or select options as shown in the instructions throughout the cue cards. Then you will be able to follow the steps in the cue cards exactly as written.
JSF page navigation is a set of navigation rules that determine the next page to be displayed when a user clicks a button or link on a page. The navigation rules are defined in the JSF application's configuration resource file, which is named
faces-config.xml by default.
All JSF applications have a
faces-config.xml file. The JSF configuration file contains details of your application, such as the locales you are supporting and the rules for navigating between application pages. The configuration file also holds details of the resources needed by your application, such as:
When you create an application in JDeveloper using a template for a JSF application or when you create a JSF page, a
faces-config.xml file is automatically created for you in the project. When you create an application without using a template, you can create the
faces-config.xml file using the Create JSF Configuration File dialog.
To open the Create JSF Configuration File dialog, in the Application Navigator, you will right-click the project and choose New. Then in the New Gallery, expand the Web Tier category and choose JSF, and in the Items list, choose JSF Page Flow & Configuration (faces-config.xml).
In the Create JSF Configuration File dialog, you will select the web application version, as this is the first JSF configuration file to be created in the project.
By default, JDeveloper opens a new
faces-config.xml file in the JSF navigation diagrammer.
In JDeveloper, there are three ways you can add information to or edit a JSF configuration file. In the editor window, you can click:
All these tools edit the same JSF configuration file; use whichever tool is most appropriate for each item you are adding or editing.
In the example, you will use the JSF navigation diagrammer. You will create three pages and define two possible ways to navigate from one of the pages to the other two pages. You will use JSF diagram objects from the Component Palette to draw the page representations and the navigation between the pages on the JSF navigation diagram.
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Layer 3 VPN Network Model RFC 8299 [RFC8299] defines a L3VPN Service Model (L3SM) YANG data model that can be used for communication between customers and network operators. It assumes that there is a monolithic management system with full control of transport resources. This approach (that is valid for the customer to network operator conversation) limits the usage of the model to the role of a Customer Service Model, according to the terminology defined in RFC 8309 [RFC8309]. There is a need for a YANG model for use between the entity that interacts directly with the customer (service orchestrator) and the entity in charge of network orchestration and control which, according to RFC 8309 [RFC8309], can be referred as Service Delivery Model. In some cases, the control of the network is further expanded into perdomain control. This document uses the L3SM model defined in RFC 8299 [RFC8299], and extends it to facilitate communication between the service orchestrator and transport orchestrator (MSDC), and an MDSC and domain controllers. The resulting model is called the L3VPN Network Model (L3NM).


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In today's fast-paced and highly competitive business world, customer relationship management (CRM) has become a vital aspect of any successful organization. With the rise of technology, there are now various CRM solutions available in the market, each promising to streamline processes and improve customer interactions.
One such solution is Enterprise CRM, which integrates multiple departments and functions within an organization to provide a holistic view of customer interactions and data. In this guide, we will discuss the step-by-step process of implementing Enterprise CRM solutions to reap its numerous business benefits.
What Does Implementation Of Enterprise CRM Solutions Refer To?
The implementation of Enterprise CRM solutions refers to the deliberate and strategic process of adopting and integrating a comprehensive CRM system within an organization. It encompasses a series of well-defined steps, starting with a meticulous evaluation of different software options, considering factors such as functionality, scalability, compatibility, and security. This evaluation involves conducting thorough research, analyzing vendor offerings, and assessing the potential benefits and drawbacks of each solution.
Once a suitable CRM solution is chosen, the implementation process involves customizing and configuring the system to align seamlessly with the specific needs and requirements of the business. This includes tailoring the CRM system to capture and analyze crucial customer data, streamlining workflows, and optimizing processes to enhance overall operational efficiency. The customization may involve integrating the CRM system with other existing software applications, ensuring seamless data flow and synchronization across different departments.
Moreover, the implementation process also includes training and educating employees on how to effectively utilize the CRM system. This training encompasses not only the technical aspects of using the software but also emphasizes the importance of proper data entry, accurate tracking of customer interactions, and leveraging the system's features to enhance customer relationship management. By ensuring that employees are well-equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills, organizations can facilitate a smooth transition and maximize the benefits of the CRM system.
In conclusion, the successful implementation of an Enterprise CRM solution can significantly improve customer relationship management, boost sales and revenue, and drive sustainable business growth. By adopting a systematic and comprehensive approach, organizations can effectively harness the power of CRM technology, streamline their operations, and gain a competitive edge in today's dynamic business landscape.
Is Enterprise CRM Integration Worth It?
The use of Enterprise CRM solutions has become increasingly popular in recent years as businesses recognize the numerous benefits it offers. However, some organizations may be hesitant to invest in such technology due to the perceived costs and challenges associated with implementation.
So, is Enterprise CRM integration worth it? The short answer is yes – if done correctly. By implementing an Enterprise CRM solution, organizations can streamline their customer relationship management processes, enhance customer satisfaction, and improve overall business performance.
One of the key advantages of Enterprise CRM is its ability to centralize customer data, allowing businesses to have a holistic view of their customers' interactions and preferences. This enables personalized and targeted marketing campaigns, resulting in higher conversion rates and increased customer loyalty.
Moreover, Enterprise CRM solutions provide powerful analytics and reporting capabilities, empowering organizations to gain valuable insights into customer behavior, market trends, and sales performance. These insights can inform strategic decision-making, helping businesses identify growth opportunities, optimize resource allocation, and stay ahead of the competition.
Furthermore, Enterprise CRM offers automation features that can streamline repetitive tasks, reduce manual errors, and improve operational efficiency. This frees up valuable time and resources that can be redirected towards more strategic initiatives and customer-focused activities.
Overall, while there may be initial costs and implementation challenges associated with Enterprise CRM, the long-term benefits far outweigh the investment. When implemented correctly, Enterprise CRM can revolutionize an organization's customer management processes, drive business growth, and foster strong customer relationships.
What Are The Benefits Of Enterprise CRM Systems?
Enterprise CRM systems offer a wide range of benefits for businesses of all sizes. These benefits can have a significant impact on the overall success and growth of an organization. Some key advantages of Enterprise CRM solutions include:
360-Degree Customer View
Enterprise CRM systems provide a comprehensive view of all customer interactions and data across various departments and touchpoints. This allows businesses to better understand their customers, their behaviors, preferences, and needs. With this information at hand, companies can create more targeted marketing campaigns and deliver personalized experiences, resulting in increased customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Automated Sales Processes
Enterprise CRM solutions can automate various sales processes, such as lead management, quote generation, and order processing. This not only saves time but also helps reduce manual errors and ensures consistency in the sales process. By streamlining these processes, businesses can improve their overall sales efficiency and close deals faster.
Automation Of Marketing Campaigns
With Enterprise CRM, businesses can automate marketing campaigns based on customer data. This means that companies can target customers with personalized messages at the right time, through the right channels. This approach to marketing has been proven to increase conversion rates and drive higher return on investment (ROI) for businesses.
Customer Support And Service Management
Enterprise CRM systems also offer tools for managing customer support and service. This includes features such as ticketing systems, self-service portals, and knowledge bases. By providing a seamless and efficient support experience, businesses can strengthen their relationships with customers and improve retention.
Reports And Analysis
Enterprise CRM solutions provide businesses with valuable insights through reports and analysis. These reports can give a comprehensive view of customer data, sales performance, and marketing effectiveness. This empowers businesses to make informed decisions and identify areas for improvement.
Enterprise CRM solutions can integrate with other business systems, such as accounting and inventory management software. This eliminates the need for manual data entry and reduces the risk of errors. It also allows businesses to have a centralized view of all their operations, providing better visibility and control.
What Steps To Follow To Successfully Implement Enterprise CRM Solutions?
1. Select Teams Responsible For Your CRM Selection And Implementation
The first step in implementing an enterprise CRM solution is to choose a team that will be responsible for the selection and implementation process. This team should include representatives from different departments, such as sales, marketing, customer service, and IT.
2. Identify CRM Goals, Needs, And Budget
The team should then identify the specific goals and needs of the business that can be addressed by an enterprise CRM solution. They should also determine a budget for the implementation process.
3. Determine The Necessary CRM Integrations
Next, the team should identify which systems and processes need to be integrated with the CRM solution. This will ensure that all relevant data is captured and shared across different departments.
4. List Available CRM Options
There are many enterprise CRM solutions available on the market, and it can be overwhelming to choose the right one. The team should research and list out all potential options that fit the business requirements.
5. Choose The Best CRM Based On The Above Steps
After narrowing down the list of potential options, the team should carefully evaluate each one based on their goals, needs, and budget. They should also consider factors such as user-friendliness, compatibility with existing systems, and customer support.
6. Prepare The CRM Transition Data
Before implementing the CRM solution, it is crucial to thoroughly prepare the data that will be transferred to the new system. This process may involve meticulously cleaning up the existing data, removing duplicates, correcting errors, and ensuring data integrity. Additionally, mapping the data to fit seamlessly into the new system's structure and format is of utmost importance. By taking these meticulous steps, businesses can ensure a smooth transition and maximize the benefits of their CRM implementation.
7. Test The New CRM System
Before fully integrating the new CRM system into daily operations, it is crucial to conduct comprehensive testing. This step involves thoroughly examining the system's functionalities and capabilities to identify and resolve any potential issues or glitches before they have a chance to impact critical business processes. It is recommended to involve all relevant team members and departments in the testing process to gather valuable feedback and ensure that the solution aligns perfectly with their specific needs. By conducting thorough testing, businesses can optimize the performance and effectiveness of the CRM system, guaranteeing smooth and efficient operations moving forward.
8. Create A Final Training And Support Plan
Once the CRM solution has been implemented and tested, it is essential to develop a comprehensive training and support plan. This includes providing thorough training for all employees who will be using the system, as well as establishing a reliable support system for any technical issues or questions that may arise. The success of a CRM implementation heavily relies on the understanding and utilization of its features by all team members, so investing time and resources into training and support is crucial. By providing adequate training and support, businesses can ensure a smooth transition to the new system, maximize its benefits, and facilitate long-term success.
9. Launch Your CRM Solution
With all the necessary steps completed, it is time to launch the CRM solution and begin reaping its business benefits. The implementation process may have been lengthy and at times challenging, but the end result will undoubtedly be worth it. With a fully integrated enterprise CRM system in place, businesses can streamline their operations, improve customer relationships, increase revenue and profits, and gain a competitive edge in their industry. However, the success of a CRM solution is not just about its initial launch; it requires continuous monitoring and updates to stay relevant and effective.
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How Long Will CRM Implementation Take?
The time it takes to implement an enterprise CRM solution can vary significantly depending on various factors, such as the size of the business, the complexity of its operations, and the chosen CRM system. On average, a full-scale implementation can take anywhere from six months to a year. This timeframe includes all the necessary steps mentioned above, including planning, data migration, customization, testing, and training.
However, it is essential to note that CRM implementation is an ongoing process. Even after the initial launch, businesses must continue to monitor and adapt their CRM system to meet their evolving needs and stay ahead of market trends.
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