the working groups.
 The social groups are really not connected one with the other; they are individuals, of course. How can anyone bring individuals into a harmony or a united formation? How can you ask many people to think singly? This is not possible, obviously. So, the Upaniṣhad tells us that God created what is called 'Dharma'. The law of integration is called Dharma; the law that binds multiplicity together in a harmony is Dharma; any cohesive force is Dharma; else there would be a split of parts into fragments which flee away hither and thither, without any connection among themselves. The parts of creation would apparently have no connection among themselves if Dharma were not to be there as a strong cementing force. We know there is always a tendency of things to meet together, to come together and unite themselves in some form or the other, for the purpose of a higher achievement. This tendency is present physically, vitally, subtly, grossly, socially, intellectually, ethically, spiritually, or whatever the way be – this uniting Law is called Dharma. Dharma simply means the law of the Righteousness of the Absolute, and this Law operates in every realm of creation, even the lowest form of subatomic structures. Here, too, is the cohesive force working, bringing particles together into a single formation called atoms, molecules, etc. In higher forms of life it is organically visible as the living body, and then there is the social group, etc., all which are indications of the fact that the Supreme Brahman, the Absolute, is operating as an integrating Law, or Dharma, in and through all these manifested varieties, which apparently are disconnected from one another. Thus there is the creation of the groups of individuals, and the Law of Dharma at the same time manifested, to bring them together into a harmony. So, the whole creation is complete in itself. It is a perfect constitution which is laid down with all details, right from the top to the bottom, for all time.
 13. Adrian.I says:
 _USER_ Maharaj
 Ai vazut si tu filmul cu Shankara 🙂?
 14. Adi says:
 M-am uitat de mai multe ori… incerc sa il invat pe dinafara!
 15. Adi says:
 Ba, trebuie neaparat sa te uiti la Mahabharata!
 Bishma e cel mai tare personaj… din toate filmele!
 cand eram mai mic faceam clasament Neo, Terminatorul… 🙂
 Dar Bishma ii face pe toti. L-a salvat Krishna de 2 ori pe Arjun, ca il anihila numaidecat Bishma.
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The output of the activities in Shodor's Interactivate are created
dynamically by computer languages such as Java. As a result, the pictures
on the screen are not something that your browser can easily print. These
instructions should enable you and your students to print out results from
your explorations, to annotate them, and to make them part of any
Instruction for Windows Users
Please make sure that the image that you wish to print is visible on the
Hit the "Print Screen" key on your keyboard.
(This copies an image of your screen onto your computer's clipboard)
Open a writing or drawing program (such as Microsoft Word or "Paint")
Paint can be found at:
· All Programs · Accessories · Paint
"Paste" the image from the clipboard into the application (Edit ·
If you're using "Paint": you can use the "crop" tool to keep only the
part of the image you wish. To use the crop tool: select the part of
the image you wish to keep, then select the "Cut" option from the file
menu and open up a new window and select the "Paste" option.
Now you may print the file using File · Print.
Instruction for Mac OS Users
Press the following keys at the same time.
Command (aka. the flower/Apple key) · Shift
You will notice that your mouse cursor becomes a cross-hair. Using the
cross-hair, create a rectangular box around the image you wish to
caputure, then release the mouse. If you make a mistake, while still
pressing down on the mouse key, hit the ESC key.
A file will be created on your desktop called "Picture Y", where "Y"
represents a number.
You can open this file in Preview and print from this program as normal.

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An increasing series of new studies show that moderate amounts of alcohol, such as beer and wine, may actually prove beneficial to your health. This has caused many people to wonder why getting drunk is so bad and why restaurants are forced to cut people off from drinking any more in their establishment.
For those who have been injured by a drunken person in Texoma, the answer is clear. However, some people still question the dram shop law that requires bartenders to stop serving when a person appears or acts intoxicated.
The Dangers of Intoxicated People and How They Hurt Others
When used in excess, alcohol can have a serious impact on the person drinking and on those around him. Here are two of the most common ways people are hurt by drunks in Texoma.
- Car Accidents. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a person is killed in an alcohol-related crash every 45 minutes in the United States. Many of these people drive from a restaurant where they were served alcohol in excess, putting themselves and others on the road around them in jeopardy.
- Bar Fights. When a person drinks too much, he often takes on a different personality. This can cause him to have a looser tongue or lose his sense of reasonable judgment. When this happens, a bar fight can break out, causing you or someone around you to be seriously hurt.
When someone overindulges in alcohol, the effects are not always limited to his body alone. All too often, those around them pay the toll. For this reason, bartenders and servers are required to stop people from drinking excessively and becoming intoxicated in public.
You Have Options If a Texoma Drunk Person Hurts You
If you were seriously hurt in a car accident or bar fight by someone who was served too much alcohol, you have rights! Find out where the person drank, and then contact a Texoma dram shop attorney to start your case against the bartender who over-served him alcohol. These cases are complex and require a great deal of research, but they can be proven and won, so you are not left to pay the price for the mistakes someone made while drunk.

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Notes to a video lecture on _URL_
Linear Regression - Problem 2
Consider relationship between the total distance the cars in the US traveled during some periods and the number of fatalities in car accidents during the same periods.
Intuitively, they must be related.
Assume a linear regression model:
Y = a·X + b + ε
where independent variable Xrepresents the number of miles all cars in the US have traveled during some decade (10 year period) and Y represents the number of fatalities during the same period.
The real data for X and Y were taken from Car Accidents.
For each decade, starting with _PHONE_ and ending with 2005-2014, the total number of miles traveled and the number of fatalities are below.
Decade....... Miles. Fatalities
What are the coefficients of linear regression of the number of fatalities to total miles traveled?
How big the error presented by this regression?
So, we have n=9 values of miles traveled X
x1, x2...xn
and the corresponding values of number of fatalities Y
y1, y2...yn.
We have introduced two averages of the sample data:
U=(x1+x2+...+xn)/n = 13535
V=(y1+y2+...+yn)/n = 389522
Using new variables
Xk = xk − U and Yk = yk − V
(where index k is from 1 ton=9)
we came up with the best possible value for a coefficienta in the formula for linear regression as
a = ΣXk·Yk / ΣXk² ≅ 3.3944
Since averaging nullifies the effect of random error ε, we consider the following equation as true to find coefficient b:
V = aU+b
from which we derive
b = V − aU ≅ 343579
Now we have a regression equation:
Y = 3.3944·X + 343579 + ε
from which we can calculate sample data for random error εas
ε = Y − a·X − b
Resulting values of ε in sum should be approximately equal to zero (and they are equal to-1.836, which is good).
Their sample standard variation equals to 68508, which is a rather big number relatively to average value of Y=389522, which means that the quality of our regression is rather poor and not trustworthy for any predictions.
Intuitively, it can be seen from the fact that, starting in 1975, the number of fatalities goes down, while the number of miles traveled continue increasing. It might be related to better accident protection devices, like airbags, that manufacturers started installing in the cars.


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Pear Note records audio or video while the user takes notes, allowing the user to later find what was being said when they typed something. They can then play back the entire recording, or jump to the point they need to hear.
Pear Note 1.1 builds on Pear Note's recording capabilities by allowing users to share notes with coworkers and classmates that are not Pear Note users. Notes can be exported as plain text or rich text documents to share thoughts. Also, users can export recorded audio or video as AAC files or QuickTime movies so others can hear or see what they missed.
Pear Note 1.1 allows users to import externally recorded audio or video into a note. Users can import audio into a new note and take notes while playing back the recording. This is useful in situations where it is not feasible to take notes live. Alternatively, users can record audio on an external device instead of their Mac and later import that audio to sync with the notes they typed.
Additional new features in 1.1 include enhanced text editing capabilities such as lists, links, and tables as well as numerous user interface and stability enhancements.
Feature highlights include:
* Records audio, video, every keystroke, and slide changes
* Playback navigation utilizing text notes or slides
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* Spotlight must be enabled
* A microphone (if recording audio)
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Pear Note 1.1 can be purchased for $39.99 (USD). A free fully functional 14 day demo is available for download.
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While it might seem like a sure-fire way to save money, using a snake/auger to clean a drain can pose serious risks to your home. What exactly is an "auger" or snake? It's essentially a steel cable device that is pushed forcefully into a drain with a corkscrew-type motion. The pointed end twirls into clogs, pushing blockages down the drain, or pulling it out through an opening.
Here are the different kinds of snakes:
- Top snakes. The simplest of these are hand-cranked, where the user manually pushes the wire coil into the drain.
- Toilet augers which can be simple $10 devices or drill-operated machines.
- Drum-style machines that use powerful motors to force cables into the pipes. (these are the kinds typically used by pro plumbers)
Potential risks associated with using an auger:
- Using the wrong tool for the job. An experienced plumber knows how to select the right auger/drain cleaner for the job. For example, they know that they should use toilet augers that feature a protective sleeve in order to prevent scratches to porcelain. They also know that powerful augers can damage older galvanized pipes due to scratching, which can even lead to a breakage.
- Potential for injury. Clearing a clog or roots from a main waste line requires a powerful cable drum auger – one with the right attachment. These machines spin at a high rate of speed, and can catch digits in inexperienced users' hands. The chopping end of the cable also poses a risk as it comes racing out of the pipe.
- Making the problem worse. Plumbers, such as Jeff Belleville of JB Plumbing, use expensive cameras to peer into pipes to assess the problem. For example, a clog could be the result of corroded pipes that are blocked due to chunks of peeling pipe metal. Using an auger could exacerbate the problem, as it could peel off additional chunks of metal. In such a case, a power stream of water and/or a re-pipe would be the proper course of action.
- Stuck augers. A serious headache for do-it-yourselfers is when the cable gets stuck as a result of drain auger use. It might catch on a piece of metal, or not be able to pull out properly through acute pipe joints. Some people even use the wrong sized auger for their pipes, which can cause the auger to "corkscrew" around itself, worsening the clog. Options for a stuck snake include trying to reverse it with a drill, or using a truck winch to pull it out. This creates another safety concern as the auger cable can snap or quickly fly out of the pipe. Professionals experience caught auger cables, as well, but it happens much less often because they understand the risks and proceed with caution. What's more, when something happens, their experience helps them quickly react, which can save pipes and reduce costs.
When it comes to many home repair and improvement projects, it's important to remember that "you better know what you're doing." While most homeowners can clear out a simple toilet clog or help clear a slow drain, larger clogs and root encroachments require professional assistance. Be very careful using snakes and augers to avoid turning a small problem into a big, expensive mess.
With us, you can expect upfront pricing; fast, free estimates; licensed, bonded and insured plumbers who are neat, polite, and well trained. We use state-of-the-art tools and equipment and are proud of the fact our services are free from hidden costs like travel charges. If you call JB Plumbing today, 24/7, you will speak directly to a plumber instead of a telephone answering service. At JB Plumbing, we are experts in residential and commercial plumbing as well as construction. Call today to schedule an appointment. _PHONE_.


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Finished wood products such as cabinets, floors, or furniture, plywood,
particle board, fiberboard, or even paper do not present an obvious environmental
hazard. Wood is plentiful at our homes and workplaces, provides us with warmth
and stability, and can be highly useful in several industries. However, wood
manufacturers must embrace extreme methods to make wood product manufacturing
less harmful for their employees and prevent accidents. In October of 2005,
a wood products plant
exploded in Schofield, WI killing one worker. According to OSHA statistics
in 2009, 21 fatalities occurred in the Wood Industry alone. OSHA also reports that "since 1980, more than 130 workers have
been killed and more than 780 injured in combustible dust explosions."
Using robots in the wood industry allows wood manufacturers to remove their
employees from these dangerous environments and utilize them more effectively,
while at the same time trim production costs.
Wood manufacturing hazards include dust inhalation during sanding and
cutting, chemical inhalation caused by chemical wood treatments, as well as
the dangers of eye or skin injuries from thrown wood particles. Metal injuries
from staples, or fire or explosion hazards if wood dust accumulates in machinery
are also a risk. In addition to these, biological organisms such as mold and
fungi which can grow on wood, and chemicals such as formaldehyde, which is
used in some wood processing methods, can be hazardous. Expensive respirators
are used to minimize worker exposure and injury, and stringent cleaning methods
must be maintained to minimize risks. However, these are not foolproof methods
and require frequent surveillance to make sure machines are clean and running
properly, and that workers are following the best safety practices in order
to reduce life-threatening risks.
Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, employers are
responsible for providing safe and healthful workplaces for their employees.
According to the OSHA
website, "OSHA's role is to assure these conditions for America's
working men and women by setting and enforcing standards, and providing training,
education and assistance." Even if these standards are in place, accidents
can happen and workers can be injured. For example according to the Workers'
Compensation Board of British Columbia, a worker in a lumber processing
plant died while feeding rough lumber planks into a stripsaw. Standard practice
was to feed the lumber from the side however, in order to feed the lumber
with enough force, the lumber was fed manually from the end. When the saw
kicked-back, one plank hit another and struck and killed the worker. Programmable,
highly reliable, and predictable robots can be used in situations such as
this to remove workers and inherently force safer methods. The manufacturing
costs from removing the liability alone can be recovered with just one robot
Placing robots into previously dangerous, traditionally manual situations
can provide other benefits as well. For example, a large manufacturer of wood
boxes for various packaging products historically hand-produced boxes using
a special self-produced tacker head for the metal staples fastening the box.
The tacker is actually very unique as the staples are directly produced from
a metal line just before being stapled on the wood ~ with an astonishing speed
of 2 seconds for 12 staples. This extremely innovative continuous flow stapling
has been patented. However, box production heavily relied on manpower, thus
preventing the workers from making more complex products. Also, the tacker
head produces a blowback when stapling the agraffes (a hook and loop fastener)
on the box, which could injure workers. In addition, the demand for boxes
was increasing at such a rate that the production needed to be pursued at
night and on weekends. This became a perfect entry point for robotic automation.
With a new robotic system installed, the robots build wood boxes quickly for
the metal parts holding the slates on roofs. The plant workers are now working
on more complex boxes. In this installation, one robot takes the boxes from
the pallet (4 sides plus bottom at one time with one gripper). The wooden
parts are simply laying on the pallet without high precision, and are then
sliced one by one in a special part holder system on a turning table. The
holder system allows the sides and bottom to be placed correctly before being
stapled. The box is moved on the turning table to the second robot which
then staples the sides and the bottom, and then puts it on a pallet. This
solution has been running 24 hours a day and 7 days a week for 6 years, without
special supervision or maintenance.
In another successful application PRE-TEC, a Division of the Willamette
Valley Company, has implemented a system in which four FANUC robots apply
protective wrapping and end sealant to I-Joist Beams or Stacked Laminated
Veneer Lumber (LVL). In this system, robots replaced an operation that presented
stapling hazards as well as those that come with handling large pieces of
engineered wood products. Previously, the made-to-order wood products of
varying sizes were loaded, hand-sealed, wrapped, stapled, and labeled manually
in this steady production process.
In the previous system, there was
concern for worker safety when climbing on the wood to stretch the wrapping.
In the new system, robots bring in each piece, accurately measure and stretch
the wrapping to match the piece size, apply the sealant, and stack the wood
for distribution. The beams are measured continuously on the carousel to be
sure the correct size wrapping is loaded. The robots then wrap and staple
the wood automatically. According to Rufus Burton, PRE-TEC Robotics Sales
Manager, "This new process effectively eliminates any human stapling
hazards, as well as the cumbersome process of cutting and stretching the wrapping
to size making the process more efficient."
This system uses one FANUC
Robotics M–710 iC/70 robot, two M–16 iB/10L
robots, and one M–20iA/10L robot to complete the process. Previously,
4–5 people worked on the manual system. While one worker remains in
place providing system maintenance, the remaining workers have been moved
to more value-added, non-hazardous, maintenance positions. "FANUC Robotics
has always provided great support on our projects ~ from the District Manager
to the Support Staff," says Burton. "We at PRE-TEC are pleased
with their efforts as they are constantly helping us look for ways to innovative,
apply the latest technology, improve methods, and build better systems."
In addition to safety, wood manufacturers can realize other cost saving
advantages in moving workers away from environmental hazards and into safer,
more critical positions. Robots are cost effective and, when using highly
sophisticated imbedded robotic vision
systems, can be trained to handle the distinct characteristics of
wood. Depending on the kind of wood being processed, knots must be avoided
or placed in certain locations, and wood density or softness must be taken
into account so as not to damage the product. In these situations, iRVision
sensing equipment can be used to monitor and control output quality.
FANUC robots use integrated (or built-in) iRVision® for part location and evaluation. iRVision® is Integrated Robot Machine Vision
which is the integration of a camera interface built into the robot controller.
One or more cameras can be attached to the robot, or they can be in a remote
location. In traditional processes, if you want the robot to manipulate every
workpiece in the same way, you need to place every workpiece at exactly the
same position. iRVision® is a visual
sensor system designed to eliminate such restrictions. iRVision®
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robot motion so that the robot can manipulate the workpiece in the same way
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workpiece position set when the robot program was taught. All of the application-specific
tools developed to simplify the use of the camera as a guidance, identification,
or inspection tool are integrated with the robot.
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Identifies parts in multiple orientations.
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Error proofs the parts as they enter assembly, as well as
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Reduces or eliminates fixturing costs.
Off-line programming can also be beneficial in wood applications. For
example, a FANUC
M-710iC robot mills complex patterns
into a stair case rail. A user can work off-line to create the program and
run simulation tests. The robot runs a series of passes from rough to finish
taking off lots of material during rough passes and very little material during
finish passes. The end result is shown after light sanding and staining.
In the previously discussed PRE-TEC application, ROBOGUIDE was used
to simulate the complex process before production to save time, maximize process
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Comparing the simples form of the forces of both phenomena: the law of Newton for gravitation $V\propto \frac{1}{r}$, and the Coulomb law for electrostatics $V\propto \frac{1}{r}$, one might think that if one can be extended relativistically to a curvature in space-time, that the other one would lend itself to a similar description. Is this so?
Thanks for any useful thoughts and/or suggestions!
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I don't really follow the text underneath the title, but the answer to this question is most certainly, yes. (For example, we witness electromagnetic waves traveling through curved space.) Here is how electromagnetism is described mathematically (I fear this answer is slightly beyond the level of the questioner -- sorry -- but perhaps not of other readers):
Maxwell's equations are best expressed in terms of the field strength tensor. That tensor is the curvature of a connection on a circle bundle (over spacetime). The connection is the four-vector electromagnetic potential, in physics terms. In this set up, two of Maxwell's equations are automatic (for example, saying that the magnetic field is locally the curl of a 3-vector is saying that it is divergence-free). The other two are equations for the "divergence" of this tensor. This way of phrasing the problem makes sense in any metric, i.e. on curved spacetimes.
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Thanks! The answer is only slightly beyond my level (taking a general relativity course next year :)). Is the vector potential A a fouror three-vector in this setup? How does the general wave equation (second derivative to time of wavefunction = constant second derivative to space of wavefunction) relate to this? Is it automatically satisfied with inclusion of the fourth dimension in the derivatives? It would seem so to me, as both time and space are treated equally in that equation. – rubenvb Nov 11 '10 at 14:50
$A$ is a 4-vector, where the time component is the scalar (electric) potential and the spatial components are the vector (magnetic) potential. It sounds like the general wave equation you're thinking of is the Klein-Gordon equation, which is actually not so general and not applicable to photons. See e.g. physics.stackexchange.com/questions/437/… – David Z Nov 11 '10 at 15:47
Just to add a reference to Eric's answer: Maxwell's Eqs in Curved Spacetimes. – Daniel Nov 11 '10 at 16:19
_USER_: no, the Klein-Gordon equation is afaik an attempt to make the schrödinger equation somewhat relativistic, the equation I had in mind applies perfectly to EM fields (it's derived from the Maxwell equations): – rubenvb Nov 11 '10 at 23:45
_USER_: ah, I think I got thrown off when you said "wavefunction" - I'm just too used to hearing that term applied only to spin-0 and spin-1/2 particles. Anyway, the 4-potential $A$ does obey the wave equation $\partial_t^2 A^{\mu} = \frac{1}{c^2}\nabla^2 A^{\mu}$ in free space. So do the electric and magnetic fields. – David Z Nov 12 '10 at 0:03
I'm not sure if this is exactly what you're getting at, but there have been attempts to derive electromagnetism as a consequence of general relativity. The most famous one is Kaluza-Klein theory, published in 1921. The theory is basically just general relativity in a 5-dimensional spacetime, where one of the dimensions is "curled up" (compact). It turns out that the additional equations of motion obtained from the compact dimension are equivalent to the Maxwell equations for electromagnetism (in the relativistic form Eric described).
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this is the correct answer – lurscher Mar 1 '11 at 15:59
+1 agreed. I would like to downvote the accepted answer, but this seems harsh, since it doesn't say wrong things. – Ron Maimon Dec 8 '11 at 5:13
Everyone else here is right, but there is also an unmentioned complication to using curvature to explain electromagnetic forces:
We use curvature to explain gravity in an attempt to explain why intertial and gravitational masses are the same--why a bowling ball falls the same rate as a penny. Einstein's answer was that it's because they're just travelling in'straight' lines in the same spacetime, and aren't feeling any forces at all--they're just trying to move in the straightest line they can.
But with E&M, not all charges feel the same force in a given electric field--in fact, chargless particles feel no force at all! So, if we're going to explain E&M using curvature, we're going to need to explain why different particles have different charges.
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They have different charges because they have different momentum in the extra dimension. – Ron Maimon Dec 8 '11 at 5:13


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There are six main locations of populations of Anthropoides virgo. A stable/declining population of 70 to 100,000 individuals is located in eastern Asia. In central Asia, there is a stable and increasing population of 100,000 individuals. Kalmykia is the third eastern population, which consists of 30 to 35,000 individuals, and this count is presently stable. Northern Africa holds a declining population of fifty individuals on the Atlas Plateau. The population of about 500 individuals near the Black Sea is declining, and in Turkey, there exists a small breeding population of less than 100 individuals. Demoiselle cranes are a cosmopolitan species found within the wide range of the Ethiopian, Palearctic, and Oriental regions. As demoiselles are migratory birds, their winter habitats include those of Northeastern Africa, Pakistan, and India.
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In certain environments, it is even more crucial to choose the right battery charging technology. General factors such as dirt, dust and moisture, or particularly high or low ambient temperatures play a significant role, as well as operational factors, such as extremely long periods of use or strict safety and hygiene regulations. These specific requirements can only be met by high-quality battery charging systems that work reliably and cost-effectively, even under difficult conditions.
Battery charging technology for harsh environmental conditions
Dust, dirt and moisture, a poor quality or inconsistent grid, long periods of use and little to no breaks: there are many factors that can make the life of a battery charging system difficult. And this is where the wheat is truly separated from the chaff, as only high-quality systems designed for use under extreme conditions operate reliably in such an environment, and are therefore cost-effective in the long-term. Unsuitable battery charging technology results in high maintenance and unnecessary costs for frequent new purchases.
Fronius battery charging systems are known among experts for their reliable operation and long service life, even under the most extreme conditions. The reasons for this are high-quality manufacturing, customised accessories and well thought-out device properties. For example, the new generation of Selectiva battery charging systems feature a completely new ventilation system. The air flow for cooling the electronics is guided through the battery charging system via an air duct. In addition, each PC board in a Fronius device has a protective coating, which protects the electronics from dust, dirt and oxidation. An optional dust filter provides additional protection in particularly polluted environments.
Battery charging technology for high ambient temperatures
High ambient temperatures place enormous strain on traction batteries: the more they warm up, the more their useful life decreases. One particular issue is batteries arriving at the charging station when they are too hot, because high temperatures during the charging process damage the battery, reduce its service life and generate unnecessary costs.
The "delayed charging start" feature enables users to set a desired time for charging to start on almost all Selectiva battery charging systems. This gives the battery enough time to cool down before charging begins. Forklift truck operators can thus significantly extend the service life of their traction batteries without employing any additional technology.
Fronius can equip battery charging systems with the "temperature-controlled charging" feature on request. This means that a temperature sensor is installed between the cells in the cell case. When charging begins, the innovative Ri charging process records the temperature of the battery and adapts the charging characteristic accordingly. The user also has the opportunity to set limit values for the maximum temperature of the battery. If the temperature is close to exceeding this limit value, the battery charging system outputs a warning. If the critical temperature is exceeded, the device stops the charging process so that the battery does not become damaged. This increases the service life of the battery and makes the entire forklift truck system substantially more cost effective.
With the aid of the I-SPoT Viewer software tool, a user can analyse every charging process and optimise the process where necessary, for example by extending the charging time. A cooler and gentler charge is thus established, which in turn extends the service life of the battery.
Battery charging technology for low ambient temperatures
From cold or deep-freeze warehouses to sheltered outdoor storage locations, forklift trucks - and thus their traction batteries - are often exposed to low ambient temperatures. This poses particular challenges for the operator, as the cold not only has a negative effect on the efficiency of the battery, but it also has a considerable impact on the charging process. If the temperature inside the battery is too low, the quality of the charge and the availability of the forklift truck system are reduced.
Fronius battery charging systems can be fitted with a "temperature-controlled charging" feature on request. This allows the battery charging system to record the temperature inside the battery and adapt the final charging voltage accordingly. If the temperature is too low, charging can also be delayed until the battery is warm enough. The result is a constantly optimised charge that enables the user to fully exploit the capacity of the battery.
Alternatively, the operator can adapt the charging characteristic on the device easily and flexibly depending on the ambient temperature. This improves the quality of the charging process and guarantees efficient batteries.
Logistics service provider Frigologo specialises in the temperature-controlled storage and transport of foodstuffs. Frigologo relies on more than 100 battery-powered forklift trucks for a seamless flow of goods and materials, yet temperatures as low as -24 degrees Celsius pose huge challenges to this important fleet. In order to charge the traction batteries safely, reliably and efficiently under these extreme conditions, Frigologo uses innovative technology from Fronius.To reference
Battery charging systems for use in clean rooms
Be it in the pharmaceuticals and food production industries, or at the airport, electrically-powered forklift trucks are often used in environments with the highest safety and hygiene standards. Special battery charging technology is therefore required, as the oxyhydrogen produced when charging lead batteries can quickly lead to problems in clean rooms - for instance, if it comes into contact with sensitive or reactive substances. Consequences include risks to employees and goods, or violation of standards and clean room regulations.
For this reason, users in clean rooms often work with closed gel batteries. These have the advantage of producing next to no oxyhydrogen, thus minimising the risk of explosions. However, the procurement costs of these batteries are extremely high.
Fronius battery charging systems have a special gel charging characteristic that reduces harmful overcharging of the battery to a minimum. The cooler temperature during charging ensures an extended battery life and considerably lower procurement costs for the gel batteries.
In addition, Fronius is an expert partner in equipping standards-compliant battery charging rooms and stations. Specially trained employees support the user right from the planning phase and ensure that the systems meet all of the fire and explosion protection regulations. Fronius also offers a comprehensive product portfolio for adapting battery charging rooms and stations to individual circumstances and requirements.


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The Little Bigfoot Phenomenon
We've all heard about the antics of Bigfoot, but what about Littlefoot? Certainly, it's an undeniable fact that many reports emanating from Britain tell of encounters with not just large and lumbering, hairy entities, but with distinctly smaller critters, too. Centuries-old Welsh folklore, for example, tells of the Bwbach, an approximately three foot tall, hair-covered humanoid perceived by the folk of that era as a brownie or nymph.
Supposedly, like so many of similar ilk, they would undertake chores and little jobs around the homes of humans, providing they were the recipients of two things: respect and nourishment, the latter usually in the form of oats, milk and cream. And they had a deep hatred of those who avoided alcohol and who led teetotal lives!
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Wirt Sikes was U.S. Consul to Wales, a noted expert on Welsh folklore, and the author of an acclaimed 1880 book, British Goblins. In its pages, Sikes wrote of the hairy little Bwbach that it: "…is the good-natured goblin which does good turns for the tidy Welsh maid who wins its favour by a certain course of behaviour recommended by long tradition. The maid having swept the kitchen, makes a good fire the last thing at night, and having put the churn, filled with cream, on the whitened hearth, with a basin of fresh cream for the Bwbach on the hob, goes to bed to await the event."
Sikes continued: "In the morning she finds (if she is in luck) that the Bwbach has emptied the basin of cream, and plied the churn-dasher so well that the maid has but to give a thump or two to bring the butter in a great lump. Like the Ellyll which it so much resembles, the Bwbach does not approve of dissenters and their ways, and especially strong is its aversion to total abstainers."
The Bwbach is largely forgotten today, but encounters with small, hairy, man-like figures in Britain are certainly not. Jon Downes – director of the Center for Fortean Zoology – says of such matters: "I have many similar reports of such creatures being seen in Devonshire woodland. And the following one is a real cracker because it has so much separate and credible corroboration to it…"
The location, Jon reveals, was Churston Woods, which is situated close to the English holiday resort of Torbay: "Over a six week period, in the summer of 1996, fifteen separate witnesses reported seeing what they could only describe as a green faced monkey, running through the woods. Granted, some of the descriptions were quite vague, but most of the witnesses told of seeing a tailless animal, around four to five feet tall, with a flat, olive-green face that would run through the woods and occasionally would be seen swinging through the trees."
Jon concludes: "Now, to me at least, this sounds like some form of primitive human, but, of course, such things simply cannot exist in this country – and yet they seem to. And this area – Devon, Somerset and Cornwall – is rich with such tales." Matters don't end there, however.
In November 2008, an extremely strange story surfaced from Wanstead – a suburban area of the borough of London. According to witness testimony, a small Bigfoot-type creature was supposedly seen wandering in Epping Forest, a 2,476 hectare area of forestland which, by name at least, was first referenced in the 17th Century, but that has existed since Neolithic times and which, in the 12th Century, was designated as a Royal Forest by King Henry III.
British cryptozoologist and author Neil Arnold describes how the distinctly odd story began: "The animal was first sighted during early November by eighteen-year-old angler Michael Kent who was fishing with his brother and father in the Hollow Ponds area of Epping Forest, on the border of Wanstead and Leytonstone. The teenager claimed that whilst walking towards his brothers, he heard a rustling in the bushes and saw the back of a dark, hairy animal around four feet in height, that scampered off into the woods."
Another of those that caught sight of the diminutive beast was Irene Dainty, who claimed a face to face encounter with the thing on Love Lane, Woodford Bridge. She told the press:
"I had just come out of my flat and just as I had turned the corner I saw this hairy thing come out of nowhere. I really don't want to see it again. It was about four feet tall and with really big feet and looked straight at me with animal eyes. Then it leaped straight over the wall with no trouble at all and went off into the garden of the Three Jolly Wheelers pub. I was so terrified that I went to my neighbour's house and told her what had happened. She couldn't believe it and asked me if I had been drinking, but I said of course I hadn't – it was only about 3.00 p.m."
Further reports subsequently surfaced, some of which were far more of a four-legged variety, maybe even bear-like, rather than actually being suggestive of Bigfoot. But, it was this issue of the "really big feet" that kept the media-driven controversy focused on matters of a mini Sasquatch-type nature. Ultimately, just like so many similar such affairs, sightings of the beast came to an abrupt end and the matter of the Epping Forest monster was never satisfactorily resolved.
Juvenile Bigfoot entities? Escaped monkeys? Unclassified animals? The cases are many, but in terms of definitive answers we have – forgive the pun! – very "little" to go on!


Naturally this would increase the amount of rework required to the model should consolidation of connections be required at a later stage.
Finally, the connections are retained within the model even after all the tables using connection have been deleted. The connection must manually be deleted from the 'Existing Connections' dialogue.
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Just a short note to advise that SQL Saturday will be held in Brisbane on 27th April 2013 at the Microsoft offices in George St.
 For those that don't know, these are free community training days and are hugely successful (yes that's free to attend and you even get lunch, prize draws etc). The last one we had in April 2012 was a huge success.
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OLAP Rigidity wins against Tabular?
There are many reasons why you might choose a Tabular Model over Multidimensional one. Marco Russo discusses some of the pros of tabular in his blog here which general relate to the flexibility that the tabular model gives you. However, one reason surprising reason for choosing multidimensional may be its rigid dimensional structure and the certainty that this structure gives in changing data environments.
A Multidimensional dimension provides many ways to record information against an attribute. Most importantly these are the attributes KEY, NAME and VALUE which are set under the dimension source properties. For example we can see the [State-Province] attribute from the Geography dimension in Adventure Works as below. The Key is the only property that must be set for an attribute so if no name is specified, the key will automatically be applied as the name.
Note that in the tabular engine, there is no concept of the KEY or Name. These are not specified as native DAX refers to column value(s).
Referring to Attribute Members
When an MDX query refers to members of the attribute it can do so by using the member name or the members unique name. Thus, the two MDX statements are equivalent;
— query using members unique name
[Measures].[Internet Sales Amount] on 0,
[Product].[Product Categories].[Category].&[4] on 1
from [Direct Sales]
— query using members name
[Measures].[Internet Sales Amount] on 0,
[Product].[Product Categories].[Category].[Accessories] on 1
from [Direct Sales]
There are many reasons why you would choose the first query over the second, namely, the second can give unexpected values when there is more than one member with the name being sought. That is, if there were two product categories (with different keys) and the same name (as Accessories), then the query would return only the first member. One might expect that the query would aggregate the results but this does not occur.
Once the query has been written, the members unique name is confusing and many people complain that it lacks reference to the underlying data (after all its impossible to know what does.&[4] means anyway). However, it is still the best way to refer to a member and this is the way most client tools generate MDX (using the unique_member_name).
Note that since the tabular engine has no concept of a key for an attribute (you don't uniquely specify the key or name for an attribute) the MDX equivalent passed to the tabular engine uses what we would otherwise consider the name as the key. Thus, as in the example above, the tabular equivalent for this member is [Product].[Category].[Category].&[Accessories]. To an OLAP (multidimensional) developer, this type of key (ie the name as the key) is generally considered a real NO NO and contravenes best practice.
Client Queries and the interesting stuff.
For tabular models, the unique name for a member is generated by the name. Furthermore, most client tools refer to the key in their script. I have even seen some tools hard code the published member for parameters. So, what happens when the underlying attribute name changes? The change could break your report.
We can easily demonstrate how this error would occur using Excel as a client. Suppose I have a pivot based on a multidimensional cube and I convert the simple pivot to formulas (as below). The Accessories member in Cell A2 is hardcoded (the formula is in D2 and uses the key [4] as above). If the name of this member changes, the spread sheet still works fine, and the new name is displayed.
However, for the tabular example (as below), when the hardcoded name is changed, the MDX returns a _TAG_/A error for the CUBEMEMBER function.
In the second picture, the name of the member has changed to [Accessories & Other] however the 'report' still relies on the hard coded value.&[Accessories] and the error occurs.
The use of a 'key' for each member would offer a way to solve the problem as addressed above and this is only available in multidimensional dimensions. To be fair though, the problem is as much a function of design as it is of structure. A multidimensional dimension would still raise the issue if the attributes name had been used as a key (but no-one does that do they?).


3 Sides of the Autonomous Routing Triangle
colin howes | april 13, 2021
Traditional IT Service Desk is outdated. The advent of technology solutions has enabled organizations to engage in multiple transformation initiatives simultaneously in order to solve a variety of Service Desk challenges. However, technology-driven transformation often fails to translate into a systematic, process-driven and scalable mechanism for Service Management organizations. IT Leaders buy into the marketing hype and promises in solving specific challenges associated with scalable and agile IT Service Desk operations. The solution therefore lies in addressing a variety of constraints as they optimize ITSM operations for business goals.
In this post, we will focus on ticket routing operations within the IT Service Desk domain. Organizations typically model business decisions against three key constraints: Problem Identification, Ticket Distribution and Workforce Assignment. The goal of an autonomous ticket routing technology is to optimize for all three of these key pillars.
The Iron Triangle of IT Service Desk
Service Desk organizations are constantly evolving and adapting to manage support and services for an ever-growing user base. They operate in narrowly defined constrained environments, where teams are required to meet specific KPI objectives. Once the KPIs are defined, pre-defined frameworks and operational models are adopted to reach optimal performance against the said constraints: the ability to identify IT issues; routing tickets to the right resolution teams and distributing HR assignments based on skill set availability, types of IT incidents and other business goals.
In practice, the scale of business operations make it impossible to address all three constraints, so the decision makers are compelled to adopt intuitive ideas and technology solutions as the path of least resistance. These methods work well under specific circumstances and eventually, must integrate with existing workflows as well as technology solutions. The end result is that the Service Desk staff is forced to perform a growing list of tasks manually, ensuring all solutions work well to meet the predefined KPIs, which in fact may not be optimized for the global objective. This practice denies the often overlooked opportunity for employees to adapt their workforce capabilities necessary to address new challenges facing the dynamic IT Service Desk landscape.
A global view of Service Desk operations is key to optimally address these multiple challenges simultaneously. This is where the role of disruptive AI solutions comes into play: the ability to investigate the trends in data, discovering patterns in support requests and modeling operational workflows to meet all constraints.
This capability is key to solving a myriad of Service Desk issues across the three constraints:
1. Problem Identification:
The traditional process requires users to classify IT issues under known problem categories. Users are often unaware of the correct categories corresponding to their support requests, which may in fact fall under multiple overlapping support categories. The lack of accurate and precise problem classification makes it further difficult to categorize the support request, compelling users to submit tickets under the Other category, which does little to help reach the right resolution teams promptly.
Solution: AI Clusters
NLP technologies analyze historical ticket archives and correlate unstructured and vague tickets to find the most accurate identifiers and features describing a problem classification. The AI technology then generates clusters of similar issue categories, allowing the right resolution teams to find solutions for newly discovered issues faster by addressing the underlying problem root cause.
2. Ticket Distribution:
The scale and variety of support requests and IT issues often makes it challenging to automate the ticket distribution and routing process optimally. Organizations require Service Desk teams to resolve tickets based on business objectives and KPIs such as MTTR and MTTD on issues most impactful toward these goals. As a result, ticket distribution becomes a manual exercise that is detrimental to the overall performance of the Service Desk, despite the availability of traditional automated routing tools.
Solution: Adaptive Load Balancing
Load balancing capabilities based on AI technologies can incorporate a variety of KPIs and constraints to ensure optimal ticket distribution. This results in reduced MTTD and MTTR on mission-critical issues and maintaining highly dependable IT services.
3. Workforce Assignment:
Service Desk organizations are not only overwhelmed by the sheer volume of support requests, but also struggle to make optimal use of the skills and knowledge already available to them. Suboptimal ticket routing, lack of skill set mapping between resolution teams and the ability to accumulate and share the acquired knowledge greatly reduces the ability of Service Desk organizations to scale their operational capacity.
Solution: AI Skill Set Mapping
AI based skill set mapping technologies bridge the skills gap by routing tickets based on the most relevant and available team members as well as making it easier to identify, extract and share applicable knowledge across the ticket lifecycle.
Modern IT Service Desk must constantly evolve and enhance their ability to meet organizational goals based on the constraints associated with ticket routing, skills availability and their ability to shift left resolution through fast problem resolution. In order to address these limitations, the IT Service Desk needs intelligence embedded into decision making as well as the execution process. Optimizing for all three sides of the autonomous routing triangle therefore becomes an ongoing process based on AI models that continuously learn, adapt and implement decisions based on the new ticketing information.
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Production of baby leaf lettuce in a greenhouse often requires very specific and advanced technology. lēf Farms learned this very quickly when it set up shop in Loudon, NH, in the Fall of 2016.
While searching the globe for the best automation system that could handle its unique production needs, the company found what it was looking for from Green Automation, a Finland-based company that had developed two growing systems; the Living Lettuce System for growing lettuce heads, living lettuces and larger herbs; and the Baby Leaf Lettuce System for growing baby leaf plants such as leaf lettuce, pac choi mustard green, red and green kale, and arugula.
Customization Based on Grower Needs
According to Patrik J. Borenius, CEO of Green Automation Americas LLC, the two systems are designed to maximize efficiency in leafy greens production by using every inch of space for growing, bringing in high yields per square foot using a gutter system. The Green Automation systems can be automated from medium filling and seeding to harvesting and packaging. The growing lettuce is moved automatically through the greenhouse with both systems. The main differences lie in gutter widths, the seeding, and the transplanting process.
The systems both address the three major challenges for indoor farming: energy efficiency, space efficiency, and labor efficiency.
"We start with our suggested set-up that we feel is the most cost-effective way of using the system, and from there we can adjust it to meet almost any greenhouse or facility shape and size," Borenius says. "We manufacture all the channels, so the length, quality, and dimensions of the gutter are completely custom made. If someone asks us what they should do, we tell them what we think makes the most sense for them and design it that way."
It's possible to have different specified lines in the same greenhouse for different crops, like lettuce, arugula, or basil, Borenius says.
"The Baby Leaf Lettuce System uses an open gutter, and you can decide how much spacing is needed when seeding and control it via a touch screen. It's all determined by how tall and fast you want to grow something."
The biggest benefits of these systems, according to Borenius, is the chance to operate a facility with a small number of people.
"The fully automatic Baby Lettuce System is a closed loop, and nothing is done manually," Borenius says. "Growers can run 2 acres with as few as four people: a supervisor who might also operate the seeder, one worker at the tail end for removal and cleaning, and one or two people at the mixing and harvesting stage."
The Living Lettuce System can work with a lower level of automation. In its simplest form, plants start in a germination chamber and are manually moved to a moving plan-table for about a week, and then transplanted into the gutter system in the greenhouse.
"In this form, the gutters stay in the greenhouse the entire time, and the gutters are moved back to the transplanting area at the end of the day," Borenius says. "The moving of the lettuce out of the greenhouse is the only thing done on a conveyor belt."
But the Living Lettuce System can also be upgraded with conveyor belts for fully automatic movements of the gutters as well as adding optional automatic transplanters.
Learn more about the two systems, and check out videos that highlight how each of them work, at GreenAutomation.com.
How lēf Farms Made It Work
lēf Farms presented Green Automation with a unique challenge. The Baby Leaf System is designed to use rock wool as a growing medium, but Bob LaDue, Vice President and COO of lēf Farms, says in his experience, baby greens and seedlings perform best in a peat-based system.
After a lot of back-and-forth discussion, the two sides came up with a solution that involved running the peat through two furrows and applying seeds through a gutter system. lēf Farms tested this approach, and the results were promising.
"By using a peat growing medium, we are able to use standardized 120-cubic-foot peat bales," LaDue says. "We buy the bales by the truckload, and one bale lasts four or five days. We were able to keep the other handling equipment standard, which was a benefit. The high-turn system helps keep input costs low, and there's less effort for the worker."


text: Many state departments of transportation (DOTs) often use a subjective evaluation program to assess the condition of their roadway assets. Because pavement markings are typically only a small part of these assessment programs and because visual assessment is subjective, the ratings may not always be accurate in identifying roadways with inadequate markings. This research sought to evaluate the accuracy of visual assessments of pavement markings. The Texas Transportation Institute conducted two separate nighttime evaluations as part of a Texas DOT research project. The first evaluation was conducted on open roads, and the second was conducted on a closed experimental course. Subjective rating data were collected on pavement markings by several DOT evaluators. To analyze the data, researchers compared retroreflectivity measurements with subjective ratings of the pavement markings. For the first night study, the average subjective rating of each marking compared with the measured retroreflectivity resulted in a logarithmic R2 value of.818. The second night study resulted in a logarithmic R2 value of.821 before training and.809 after training. The data were also evaluated by marking color and evaluator experience level. Researchers found that average subjective ratings showed acceptable correlation with retroreflectivity measurements, but ratings could show large variations between individuals. The researchers recommend that subjective assessment be considered a viable option for evaluating pavement markings. They also recommend that for any assessment the evaluator be well trained or multiple evaluators be utilized, with reported ratings averaged to provide reliable results.


Question 5: If a company that is not subject to the CCPA acquires a company that is subject to the CCPA, can the acquisition "infect" the data of the first company?
As discussed in the Series 2, Question 2 article, the CCPA applies to a "business" — a term that is defined as an entity that "does business in the State of California" and that meets one of the following three thresholds:
 1. Annual gross revenue in excess of $25 million,
 2. Purchases, receives for commercial purposes, sells, or shares for commercial purposes, personal information of 50,000 or more consumers, or
 3. Derives 50% of annual revenue from selling consumer personal information.[1]
An employer that does not meet the definition of "business" before acquiring another entity could meet the definition of a "business" following the acquisition. The following provide a few examples of situations where this might occur:
 1. Acquirer has more than $25 million in gross revenue, but does not have California-based employees and does not "conduct business" within California. Target is based in California and is folded into an existing operating division of Acquirer. Post-closing the Acquirer may satisfy the definition of "business" under the CCPA.[2]
 2. Acquirer has less than $25 million in gross revenue (e.g., $20 million). The Target is based in California with gross revenues that will result in the post-closing entity exceeding $25 million in gross revenue (e.g., $6 million). The Target will be folded into an existing operating division of Acquirer.
Employers with no California operations that are contemplating a transaction that may result in employing California residents post-closing should be prepared to address their CCPA compliance obligations relating to the newly acquired California employees. In particular, such an employer should plan for incorporating CCPA compliant provisions in employee privacy notices, employee policies, security procedures and applicable vendor contracts.


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The Almasty
The Almasty, Mongolian for "wild man," is an alleged hominid cryptid said to inhabit the Caucasus and Pamir Mountains of central Asia, and the Altai Mountains of southern Mongolia.
Almas is a singular word in Mongolian. Variants of the word, including Almasty, The snow man, Jangali Mosh ('man of the forest, wild man'), Barmanu, or Chuchunaa.
In contrast to the Yeti of the Himalayas and the Bigfoot of Americas, the Almas is generally considered to be more akin to "wild people" in appearance and habits than to apes.
Almases are typically described as human-like bipedal animals, between five and six and a half feet tall, their bodies covered with reddish-brown hair, with anthropomorphic facial features including a pronounced browridge, flat nose, and a weak chin. His arms are shorter than the Yeti's. He has less hair (black or brown) on the face and body than the other hominids. Many cryptozoologist researchers believe there is a similarity between these descriptions and modern reconstructions of how Neanderthals might have appeared.
He is said to feed on berries. Sometimes he attacks sheep, but eats only their liver. Being a nocturnal creature, it is very difficult to catch a glimpse of this elusive hominoid. As a rule, the "snow man" leaves no traces of its death.
The Caucasus Mountains, the Pamir-Altaï Mountains*, West Mongolia, the Urals and the Russian Northwest (the Karelsky Isthmus, a 90-mile-long isthmus in Karelia, between the Gulf of Finland and Lake Ladoga). There have been interesting sightings in the Arkhangelsk Region as well.
* Other paranormal phenomenon (UFOs and biophysical phenomena) have been reported in the Pamir mountains.
For centuries, reports about strange creatures and rituals have leaked from the taiga. Almases appear in the legends of local people, who tell stories of sightings and human-Almas interactions dating back several hundred years.
Sightings recorded in writing go back as far back as the 15th century. In some cases, people have attempted to shoot the creature. These individuals reportedly died afterwards under mysterious circumstances.
In 1430, Hans Schiltberger recorded his personal observation of these creatures in the journal of his trip to Mongolia as a prisoner of the Mongol Khan. Schiltberger also recorded one of the first European sightings of Przewalski horses. (Manuscript in the Munich Municipal Library, Sign. 1603, Bl. 210)(Shackley, 94). He noted that Almasty are part of the Mongolian and Tibetan apothecary's materia medica, along with thousands of other animals and plants that live today.
British anthropologist Myra Shackley in Still Living? describes Ivan Ivlov's 1963 observation of a family group of Almas. Ivlov, a pediatrician, decided to interview some of the Mongolian children who were his patients, and discovered that many of them had also seen Almases. It seems that neither the Mongol children nor the young Almas were afraid of each other. Ivlov's driver also claimed to have seen them (Shackley, 91).
Myra Shackley and Bernard Heuvelmans both wrote that the Almases are a relict population of Neanderthals, while Loren Coleman suggests surviving specimens of Homo erectus.
Another explanation is that they are purely mythological creatures, since no hard evidence (skeletons, specimens, etc.) has been found to date.
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AUS furthers research and development in 3D concrete printing through 3D printed home project
In a collaboration between industry and academia, American University of Sharjah (AUS) faculty and students will help create the first 3D printed house in Sharjah at the Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SRTI Park). The house is expected to be completed in 2019.
While maintaining a traditional appearance, the house will be printed using state-of-the-art 3D printing technology. This initiative will help bring Sharjah to the global forefront in the sustainable construction sector and establish the SRTI Park as a regional development center for 3D printing construction.
AUS has been teaching 3D Concrete Printing (3DCP) as part of the Master of Science in Civil Engineering program since 2010. The university is working on the development of this technology and training students in conducting applied scientific research, in conjunction with faculty members and external researchers from specialized companies, including Middle East Engineering Technologies (MEET), which focuses on building 3D printed structures. AUS recently issued a new faculty research grant that will advance ongoing 3DCP focused research.
Dr. Adil Al-Tamimi, Professor of Civil Engineering, teaches 3D Concrete Printing (3DCP) at AUS:
"I have been teaching 3DCP as a theoretical concept with the aim to motivate our students to explore new innovation in the construction industry. The students in this course usually design, produce and evaluate some innovative sustainable concretes similar to 3DCP as part of the course. They will now be able to put their classroom learning into real-life applications and get hands-on training through this collaboration."
The current research is an extension of work begun in 2017, when Dr. Al-Tamimi and his students were invited by Hussain Al Mahmoudi, CEO of the SRTI Park, to join a workshop on 3D concrete printing led by the Finnish Oulu University. During the workshop, two groups of AUS civil engineering students presented the initial findings of their final year design project on 3D concrete printing, which focused on developing a special concrete mixture suitable for robotic production.
This research has continued to progress. One of the two student groups won first place in a 2018 3D concrete printing mixture competition organized by the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry. In 2019, three students in the AUS Master of Science in Civil Engineering program began conducting further research on 3DCP. Haidar Al Haidary, a 2018 graduate of the program, is now employed in the field of 3DCP, working with Middle East Engineering Technologies (MEET).
Elaborating on the groups' research, Dr. Al-Tamimi, said:
"One group is evaluating the bond between multi-layers of the 3DCP produced by nozzle extrusion method simulating robotic action, and the other aims to increase structural performance of the 3DCP in flextural and tensile strengths."
3DCP is considered to be one of the most innovative and reliable ways to build residential units through the use of digital machinery. According to Al Mahmoudi, as traditional construction costs increase, the 3D technology is expected to reduce overall costs. SRTI Park aims to provide a regional center for the research and development of 3D printing construction, and AUS students and faculty will gain hands-on experience with the technology through this collaboration.


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Let $(Y,\|\cdot\|)$ a Banach space and $b\colon Y\to \mathbb{R}$ a nonnegative convex function such that, for some $\mathcal{E}>0$, the set $\{y\in Y\,:\, b(y)<\mathcal{E}\}$ is nonempty and bounded.
I need prove that exist $z\in Y$, $c>0$ and $C>0$ such that $b(y)-b(z)\geq c\|y-z\|$ for $y\in Y\backslash B_C(z)$.
Note: $B_C(z):=\{y\in Y\,:\, \|y-z\|\leq C\}$.
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Let $\epsilon_0$ be the fixed positive constant such that $F_0 := \{ y \mid b(y) < \epsilon_0\}$ is nonempty and bounded. Fix $z\in F_0$. Then we have that if $y \in Y \setminus F_0$, $b(y) - b(z) \geq \epsilon_0 - b(z) =: \delta_0 > 0$.
By assumption $F_0$ is bounded, hence there exists $C > 0$ such that $B_C(z) \supset F_0$. (Here I take $B_C(z)$ to be the open ball; a simple modification of the following argument also allows for closed balls.)
Let $c = \frac{\delta_0}{2C}$. Now we verify this choice of $C$ and $c$ is good.
Given $y \in Y\setminus B_C(z)$, let $\tilde{y} = \frac{C}{\|y-z\|} (y-z) + z$. By convexity of the function $b$ we have that
$$ \frac{C}{\|y-z\|} (b(y) - b(z)) + b(z) \geq b(\tilde{y}) \geq b(z) + \delta_0 $$
Hence we have that
$$ b(y) - b(z) \geq \frac{\delta_0}{C} \|y-z\| > \frac{\delta_0}{2C} \|y-z\| = c \| y - z\| $$
as claimed.
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There are significant reasons why a ban on "downer" cows should not be followed by a ban on downer sows, says a veterinary expert with the National Pork Board.
On May 20, the USDA announced a proposed rule to ban non-ambulatory cattle from slaughter, following an April 22 petition from the American Meat Institute, the National Meat Association and the National Milk Producers Federation.
Paul Sundberg, DVM, vice president of Science and Technology with the National Pork Board, says that downer cows are truly a species apart from downer sows. The downer cattle issue that led to the largest beef recall in U.S. history wasn't really about animal handling or welfare, despite apparent abuse in a California beef packing plant. The real issue stemmed from a food safety concern because downer cows are associated with mad cow disease or bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE).
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When that fatigued pig is given proper rest, it can recover and still be processed for consumption, Sundberg says. "It's a natural process that pigs must go through in order to recover."
Producer Education
The need for education extends to pork producers, too. "Producers may not understand fatigued pigs either, because they may not see them. If they are able to get them on the truck and haul them to slaughter, they get their sales ticket and they go home," Sundberg says. But a pig may not show signs of fatigue until it gets further into the packing plant.
The Pork Board is preparing an educational report on what producers can do to help avoid that condition.
"If a producer has a pig that gets away and has to be chased four times down the alleyway before it gets loaded onto a truck, it is probably at risk for being a fatigued pig when it gets to the packing plant," Sundberg states.
Proper sorting and handling of pigs throughout the loading process can help reduce the incidence of fatigued pigs.
Truckers can do their part by providing appropriate bedding or sand, according to weather conditions, to keep pigs from slipping and moving around during transportation.
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Producers should try to identify pigs early that are suffering from this metabolic condition. Once identified, segregate and provide proper rest.
Sundberg suggests the best management is to cool these pigs down with either air and/or water. "Remember, a pig doesn't sweat, so misting water on a pig can help it cool down, and within a couple of hours the pig should be back on its feet and obviously recovering."
Genetics or other factors may contribute to this condition, too.
If a pig is lethargic for more than two hours and does not show any signs of alertness, it should be euthanized.
Pending Legislation
Since 2003, Rep. Gary Ackerman (D-NY) and Sen. Daniel Akaka (D-HI) have proposed legislation to ban the slaughter and processing of all non-ambulatory livestock (including pigs), says Jennifer Greiner, DVM, director of Science and Technology for the National Pork Producers Council.
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Betta, Monica and Bernardi, Giulio and Ricciardi, Emiliano and Pietrini, Pietro and Haba-Rubio, J. and Siclari, Francesca and Heinzer, R. Quantifying peripheral sympathetic activation during sleep by means of an automatic method for pulse wave amplitude drop detection. In: World Sleep 2017, 7-11 October 2017, Prague (Submitted)
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Introduction: drops in pulse wave amplitude (PWA) measured by finger photoplethysmography (PPG) are known to reflect peripheral vasoconstriction resulting from sympathetic activation. Quantifying the amount of sympathetic activation during sleep would be useful to investigate the link between sleep disorders, like sleep apnea, and cardio-vascular morbidity-mortality. However, automatic algorithms allowing for a simple and rapid extraction and characterization of PWA parameters are not readily available. Therefore, in the present study we developed and validated a novel automatic approach to detect and characterize PWA-drops in whole-night polysomnographic (PSG) data. Materials and Methods: PSG recordings of 9 patients (52±5yrs, 7F) from the HypnoLaus Sleep Cohort were analyzed. The PPG signal was smoothed and detrended before extraction of the PWA signal, defined at each cardiac cycle as the difference between the peak and nadir values of the corresponding PPG-waveform. The time-courses of PWA variance and first-derivative were then evaluated using a moving-window over 5 heartbeats. Candidate time-points for potential PWA-drops were defined as local peaks in the PWA-variance showing correspondent first-derivative negative values. For each PWA-drop candidate, an observation interval was delimited between the closest previous and subsequent PWA maxima, and the maximum percent decrease (amplitude) was computed with respect to the mean of the previous 5 PWA values extracted from stable signal tracts (low local variance and duration >2sec). Then, PWA-drops with amplitude >30% and duration >4 heartbeats were identified, and their amplitude (%), descending slope (%/s) and total duration (s) were estimated. The PWA-drop index was calculated as the number of drops per hour. The algorithm detections were compared with those of an expert scorer who marked PWA-drops with amplitudes >30% (3min scoring window). Results: with respect to the human scorer, the algorithm achieved a sensitivity of 97.4%, a specificity of 89.5%, and a precision of 49.6%. In spite of the apparently low precision, both visual inspection and a direct comparison between false positive (FP) and true positive (TP) detections showed that the algorithm correctly identified above-threshold drops that were missed by the human scorer (minimum amplitude was 32.1±1.5% for FP, and 37.6±3.7% for TP). Only ~31% of all detected PWA-drops were associated with a (visually scored) EEG-arousal, whereas most EEG-arousals (~72%) showed an association with a PWA-drop. Interestingly, among PWA-drops that were not associated with a scored EEG-arousal, 19-55% (depending on sleep stage) were nevertheless accompanied by a strong increase in high-frequency EEG-power, potentially reflecting a cortical activation not visible to the human eye. Finally, the index, amplitude and duration tended to decrease from light (N1) to deep (N3) NREM sleep (p<0.05, rmANOVA), while REM sleep showed a significantly higher PWA-drop index compared to NREM stages (53.5±19.3d/h vs. 42.1±18.7d/h in N1). Discussion: the automatic algorithm allowed to reliably detect PWA-drops occurring in all sleep stages, including events not recognized upon standard visual inspection. This automatic algorithm may represent a simple and useful tool to quantify the degree of peripheral sympathetic activation during sleep and may provide relevant information about associated 'cortical activations' during sleep.
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Turkey Sun God Mitra Shiva Kingdom
Considering the fact that,
There was Sanatana Dharma in the south of India much before the Indus/Sarasvathi Civilization,
Shiva is described in detail in the Ancient Tamil Classics,
Sage Agastya,along with Shiva founded the Tamil language,
The present geographical area of Syria,Lebanon,Jordan and Turkey was a part of Lemuria/MU of the Tamils,
The first Man, Manu,Satyavrata/ Vaivasvatha Manu was a Dravidian King,
He meditated near Madagascar,
He moved to Ayodhya in the north,along with his son,who later founded the Ikshvaku Dynasty,
Lord Rama refused to fight against the Lemurians quoting his Lemurian ancestry,
The ancient Tamil Kings had a flourishing trade relationship with Turkey,
Shiva,along with his son Ganesha moved towards the west from the south of India because of a Tsunami,which incidentally forced Manu to move to North,
Shiva temple is found in Lebanon,
Tamil city is found in Sumeria,
Mitra,deity. Image
Mitra,a name of son God,Surya
'1.Lord Rama's Chapel was found in UR, Iraq.*
2.A burial ground called as Nagar is fond in Syria. It is called Tel Brak now.
3.Idols of Rama,Sita and Lakshmana are found.*
4.Ancestors of the Syrians were the Halaf and Ubaid.
They date back to 6100 BC.
They had connection with the Tamils and this is reflected in the ruins of Nagar.*
These people traded with the Tamils.
"Naram-Sin traded with Meluhha (almost certainly corresponding to the Indus Valley civilization), and controlled a large portion of land along the Persian Gulf. He expanded his empire by defeating the King of Magan at the southern end of the Persian Gulf, and conquering the hill tribes to the north in the Taurus Mountains.
5.Akkadian's( Forefathers of the Sumerians) Moon God was Naram Sin, Narasimha.*
6.There are repeated references in the Sumerian/Akkadian language to Meluuha.'
Ancient Tamil Brahmi Scripts were found in Oman and Egypt.
These facts establish that,
The Tamils were an advanced civilisation by 2200 BC(Akkadian Empire)
The Hindu Gods and Goddesses were worshiped in Sumeria,
Names of Lord Rama and Bharata were found in the Kings List of Sumeria.
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Source. Tamil city in Sumeria
Lord Rama is mentioned in Sumerian Kings List.
The traces of Shiva are found everywhere from the Middle east to the Arctic!
The Chola dynasty traces its origins to ikshvaku dynasty of Rama.
The story of Chola King Sibi is narrated in the Vishnu Purana, as the ancestor of Rama.
Apart from the evidence of Hitties being influenced by the Tamils, it might be possible that the Cholas were in Hittie Kingdom,possibly they had a hand in forming the Hittie Empire.
This is a speculation I have in the light of many of the Hitties customs and the depiction of a chariot running over a man.
In the Tamil Classics, King Manu Needhi Chola ran his son down by his chariot because his son ran over a calf and because the cow had complained of this to him by ringing the bell set up by the king for the people to let him know of their problems!
Shiva city.
It wasn't until explorer Charles Texier stumbled upon ruins he had hoped belonged to an ancient Roman city that history would gradually begin to allow the Hittites to take their rightful place. Texier made his discovery in the isolated village of Bogazköy, in central Anatolia, roughly half way between Ankara and Sivas. The year was 1834. Though he didn't know it at the time, he had in fact discovered the imperial Hittite city of Hattusa. However, the road to understanding the Hittites would prove to be a long one.
Stones covered with mysterious hieroglyphs were being discovered in northern Syria and all over Anatolia and they seemed to relate to the hieroglyphs found at the Hattusa site. Archaeologists were beginning to consider the possibility that these hieroglyphs belonged to an ancient forgotten empire. In 1880, English Assyriologist Archibald Sayce shocked the world with his announcement that this empire and the Hittites of the Old Testament were one and the same people.
Excavations at the site did not start until 1906, and tablets found in the Hittite's cuneiform language revealed a surprising twist. The language of the Hittites belonged to the Indo-European languages with the Hittite word for water ('watar') for instance uncannily resembling English and German, leading to speculation that the Hittites may originally have migrated from Europe. Other theories, however, claim that Indo-European languages originated elsewhere, perhaps even in Anatolia itself. Whatever the truth may be, English and a host of other languages can thus be traced back to a single root hidden somewhere in the darkness of prehistory..
'Excavations at a mound known as Topraktepe indicate Hittite settlement in the area as early as 2600 BC, though little is known of Sivas' history prior to its emergence in the Roman period. In 64 BC as part of his reorganization of Asia Minor after the Third Mithridatic War, Pompey the Great founded a city on the site called "Megalopolis". Numismatic evidence suggests that Megalopolis changed its name in the last years of the 1st century BC to "Sebaste", which is the feminine form of the Greek name corresponding to Augustus. The name "Sivas" is the Turkish version deriving from the name Sebasteia, as the city was known during late Roman empire.
Shiva city in Turkey
Shiva connection in Haran in Turkey, Murugan was worshiped in Iraq,Narasimha and Tamil connection in Syria, Lord Rama's name in Sumeria's King List.
Now on Gobekli Tepe, the remains in Turkey has a Temple, Burial /worship Ground.
Gobekli Temple built by Brahmins
Mittanai Mitra Kingdom.
Mitanni (Mitranya Desa) appears in history in 1480 BCE, when Parrattarna (Pratardhana) was in control of Aleppo in Syria, By the end of 15th century BCE, Saushatar brought Assyria under Mitannian control. Tushratta was assassinated by his son in 1340 BCE. He was the last king of independent Mitanni. His kingdom was destroyed by the Hittites and Assyrians. A document from the Hittite capital Hattusa records a treaty in which Tushratta's son Shattiwaza is recognised as the ruler of Mitanni as a Hittite vassal. Mitanni's capital was called Washukanni (Vedic God Vasu).
A powerful Hurrian (Surya Vamsa; Hurrian=Suryan)) state in north Mesopotamia and Syria (named after Surya, Hindu sun god), Mitanni is first mentioned in an Egyptian tomb inscription dating to the early the fifteenth century BCE and last attested at the time of Assyrian king Tiglath-pilesar 1115—1077 BCE.
The name Mitanni comes from a personal name maiita (MITRA for Sun) known from Nuzi In Iraq. Since Bogazkoy inscription mentioned Mitra in Mitannian Peace Treaty, there is no doubt that it denotes MITRA, the Vedic God. Hurriya is also Surya=Sun=Mitra.'
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Another text has babru (babhru, brown), parita (palita, grey), and pinkara (pingala, red). Their chief festival was the celebration of the solstice (vishuva) which was common in most cultures in the ancient world. The Mitanni warriors were called marya, the term for warrior in Sanskrit as well; note mišta-nnu (= miẓḍha,~ Sanskrit mīḍha) "payment (for catching a fugitive)".
Sanskritic interpretations of Mitanni royal names render Artashumara (artaššumara) as Arta-smara "who thinks of Arta/Ṛta", Biridashva (biridašṷa, biriiašṷa) as Prītāśva "whose horse is dear", Priyamazda (priiamazda) as Priyamedha "whose wisdom is dear",Citrarata as citraratha "whose chariot is shining", Indaruda/Endaruta as Indrota "helped by Indra", Shativaza (šattiṷaza) as Sātivāja "winning the race price", Šubandhu as Subandhu "having good relatives", Tushratta (tṷišeratta, tušratta, etc.) as *tṷaiašaratha,


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