How a cup of tea can improve your negotiations
Wouldn't it be great if we could improve the way someone is feeling toward us before a negotiation, without them even knowing that we're doing anything? It turns out that there is something we can do, and it could be as simple as offering a cup of tea.
It may sound like an old fashioned way of solving problems. You've lost your job – tell me all about it over a cup of tea. You've had a big argument with your business partner – let's sit down and discuss it over a cup of tea.
While this might just seem like the kind of thing your mum would suggest to make things better, there's research to back up why that cup of tea (or any other hot drink) may well make a positive impact in your negotiations.
Negotiation and the importance of relationship
A key element of each and every negotiation is relationship. In fact, in our workshops, participants often comment that the biggest challenges they face are in managing the relationships with other parties in the negotiation.
The quality of the relationship is determined by the assumptions and perceptions we hold about each other. These fundamentally impact the way we approach a negotiation. If the other person is feeling hostile towards us, the result of the negotiation will be quite different to if they are feeling more positively towards us.
When we find someone to be a "warm" person rather than a "cold" person, we are more likely to have favourable perceptions of them. Psychological warmth is associated with traits such as trustworthiness, friendliness and helpfulness.
So, what can we do to improve the way someone is feeling towards us.
The neuroscience behind warmth and negotiation
puppet stringsResearchers from the University of Colorado and Yale University conducted two studies which demonstrated that it is possible to change a person's impressions and their behaviour, without them being aware of any external influences.
To understand these studies, it is important to know that neuroscientists have discovered that the part of our brain that is involved in processing physical sensations of warmth, is also responsible for processing psychological warmth.
In the first study, participants were primed by being given either a cup of hot coffee or a cup of iced coffee to hold. They were then given a description of a person. Based solely on the information provided, participants had to rate the person on a number of personality traits.
The researchers found that when participants were primed with a warm drink, they rated the person significantly higher in traits relating to warmth. For traits not relating to warmth there was no difference in ratings between the groups primed with hot or cold coffee. Holding the warm drink influenced participants' subsequent interpersonal judgments.
In the second experiment, participants were primed with either a warm or cold therapeutic cushion. They were then given two options:
 - get a bottled drink for yourself and a $1 voucher for a friend; or
 - get a bottled drink for a friend and a $1 voucher for yourself.
The results showed that the temperature priming impacted on how likely participants were to choose a gift for themselves rather than a friend. Twenty five percent of those primed with a cold cushion selected the gift for a friend compared with 54 percent of those primed with the warm cushion.
Put the kettle on for your next negotiation
boiling kettleSo, while we wouldn't recommend relying solely on this phenomenon as a strategy for your next negotiation, it does seem like a good idea so somehow prime your counterpart with a sense of physical warmth. So before your next negotiation, make sure you offer your negotiation counterpart a nice warm cup of tea!
Download our free Harvard-based negotiation planner here to get started. To learn more about interest based negotiation, we recommend the book "Getting to Yes by Roger Fisher & William Ury."
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3 major facility management outsourcing trends for 2020
As 2019 draws to a close, we look ahead to what trends lay ahead. What global economic, societal and cultural forces are shaping the future of the facility management industry? Let's look at what you need to consider to future-proof your businesses and secure long-term success.
1. Outsourcing and rising employment costs
First off, outsourcing of facilities management continues to increase in popularity. This trend is largely driven by the demand for both high-quality workplace experiences and reduced operating costs. This trend is further fuelled by the increased cost of employing in-house FM teams and the complex task of managing a large suite of services.
There is a lot of pressure on companies in the modern world to offer value to their customers, forcing them to constantly innovate and expand their core services to deliver more and more value. The consequence of this is often a reduction in their non-core FM budget, at the exact same time as employees and clients expect better workplaces experiences. Which is exactly what makes outsourcing such an attractive proposition.
2. Revolutionising technology and digitisation
Further to the previous point made about the rising cost of employment is the modern paradigm of technology, which is increasingly being used to improve efficiency and drive down costs. The first is Internet of Things (IoT) technologies, which are being adopted more and more in computing, internal building lighting and climate control.
The second aspect of technology that's being employed by companies to reduce FM costs is that of robotics. Robotic automation is well-suited to both hazardous and repetitive tasks, with some FM executives choosing robots to fulfil cleaning and security roles. The operational savings that technology offers will likely see widespread adoption of IoT and robotic hardware in the coming decade.
3. Workplace personalisation and wellbeing
The productivity and wellbeing of employees have taken centre stage in recent years, with the value of happy, engaged staff being fully recognised. This has led to a trend in FM managers focusing on the creation of workplace strategies that actively promote the engagement, wellbeing and ultimately, the productivity of their staff.
These workplace strategies must adapt to an increasingly diverse workforce, personalising services to their distinct needs. A major part of the personalisation of the workspace is adapting to the priorities of a younger generation, with modern workers demanding climate-friendly food services, sustainable workplace designs and events that cater to a blurring of the home/work-life boundaries. What workers expect from their workplace has changed much in the past 20 years – and will continue to change rapidly. The facilities management sector will need to continue to evolve to meet tomorrow's trends.
In summary
Essentially, outsourcing will continue to increase across all areas of industry, including aviation, banking, life sciences, healthcare, manufacturing and the tech sector. The only point of uncertainty is where exactly the priorities of outsourcing customers will lie, as they seek to add value to their services.
Of course, cost is always going to be one of the main deciding factors, as this is usually what prompts companies to outsource their services in the first place. However, companies will also likely invest in premium services, as they see the competitive advantage of leading their industry in talent attraction and retention – and as studies provide more and more evidence for workplace experience impacting health, wellbeing and productivity.
Want to learn more? Our ideas were inspired by this recent report by McKinsey and our own ISS 2020 Vision White Book.


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Aims and contents of the summer school
Water is fundamental to life as we know it on
Earth. Among the central issues in astrobiology are the questions:
- How it was water formed in space?
- What role does it play in planet formation
- How did it finally reached Earth's surface
- How did life finally emerge in water
under the extreme conditions
prevailing on early Earth?
The summer school "Water, ice
and the Origin of Life in the Universe", which will be held in
Iceland from 29 June to 13 July 2009, aims to
give participants a thorough high-level introduction into the role of
water in the evolution of life in the cosmos, starting from formation of
water molecules in space and ending with evolution of the first
organisms. Lab work on extremophiles (especially organisms living in
very hot or cold water) will complement the teaching, since a lot can be
learned about the evolution of life under the very harsh conditions
prevailing on early Earth by studying such species.
The Summer School will bring together students
and researchers from a multitude of different science branches, making
it a truly multidisciplinary event. It will be organised by the Nordic
Network of Astrobiology Graduate Schools together with the NASA Astrobiology
Institute. Iceland is an ideal venue for such an event,
providing ideal habitats for coldand hot water extremophiles
(subglacial lakes and hot springs).
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graduate students and post–docs in astronomy, physics, geology,
chemistry, biology and other related subjects. There will be about 40
Food, accommodation, excursions and teaching
material will be provided free for students accepted
by the Scientific Committee as participants from Nordic
Institutions by the Nordic
Network of Astrobiology Graduate Schools and by the NASA Astrobiology Institute
for participants from US institutions. A limited
amount of funding for students from other countries is
Travel allowances (for a maximum of EUR 400,-
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the US will not be eligible for travel allowances. All these people, will however, bee entitled to free accommodation, food excursions and teaching
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The first (lectured) and third (lab work)
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of Iceland, Reykjavik. In the mid of the course, a 5-days excursion
to inner Iceland (Hrauneyjar) will be undertaken. For further
information about the venue and the access to it, click here.
Application deadline is
March 1st 2009. Application
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The summer school will be organised by Karen Meech (University of
Hawai'i, USA) and Wolf D.
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How To Tell If Your Cat Is A Runt: 5 Signs to Look For
Many litters come out with runts. A runt is the smallest and weakest of the born kittens. While newborn kittens are fragile, runts are more vulnerable. Knowing how to tell if your cat is a runt will allow pet owners to give the proper care the feline needs. Runts are not a lost cause – you can still give them a happy and fulfilling life.
I've had many cats ever since I'm a child, so I know well when a kitten is a runt. I also volunteer at a local shelter from time to time, where many runts are either rescued or surrendered due to their failing health.
Signs that a cat is a runt
Contrary to some beliefs, not all litters have runts. Many turn out fine and all the kittens are equally healthy. But if you're adopting, it will help a lot if you'll know whether your cat is a runt or not. The following are some of the common signs to look for:
1. Smaller than normal size
One of the tell-tale signs that a cat is a runt is its small size. For adult cats, you'll easily see that they are smaller than other kitties of the same age. This is due to poor nourishment during and after pregnancy. (Learn more here how to tell if your cat is pregnent)
However, you have to understand that some cat breeds are smaller than others. It's best to see the parents or at least the other kittens in the litter so you can make a comparison.
2. Inability to suckle
Inability or difficulty suckling is a sign that a kitten is a runt. This is due to their weaker and smaller bodies. As the other kittens struggle to reach the mother cat's nipples, the runt is typically left behind. In most cases, the owner has to interfere through syringe feeding to ensure that the runt gets to eat. learn Here how to force feed a cat
Many mother cats will help the runt suck milk from its nipples. Unfortunately, there are cases where the mother cat completely rejects or abandons the runt because of its lower chance of survival.
3. Physical deformity
If the cat has a physical deformity, there's a high chance that it's the runt of the litter. Some of the runt kittens I've seen have crooked legs, bulging eyes, uneven paws, and underdeveloped organs. In fact, the runt in my cat Watson's litter had crooked legs. Fortunately, a family took the kitty in and had him treated by the vet.
You will notice the runt will have difficulty walking or moving. It also tends to move less due to the discomfort brought by the congenital deformity. This will contribute to the runt's failure to receive proper nutrition from its mother cat.
4. Obvious weakness
Runts are often weak. While the other kittens are playing and wrestling around, the runt can be seen sitting on a corner. This is obviously seen on the initial days after birth since the healthy kittens will often move to locate their mother.
Also, runts often have underlying illnesses, which makes them even weaker. This is the reason why this kitty requires intensive attention to increase its chance of survival.
5. Fading Kitten Syndrome
The Fading Kitten Syndrome (FKS) is very common among runts born by undernourished mothers. Take note that the entire litter can have FKS, not just the runt. But since runts are smaller and weaker, they are more likely to succumb to this condition.
The Fading Kitten Syndrome causes weakness, extremely poor appetite, isolation from the litter, and malnourishment. It's called 'fading kitten' because this condition kills a lot of newborn kittens slowly as if they are fading.
Proper care is needed to save a runt showing signs of FKS. It's best to involve the vet if you suspect that your cat has this condition.
Is it bad to pick the runt of the litter?
No, it's not really bad to pick the runt of the litter if you're planning to adopt a cat. While they are smaller and weaker than the others, it doesn't mean they won't be amazing pets. Proper care will help the runt regain its healthy so it will become stronger.
When deciding to pick the runt, you should check its interaction with the mother cat. If the mama cat nurses and grooms the runt, it's a good sign that the runt can survive and live normally.
Meanwhile, rejected runts have to be fed by the breeder. This means that the kitty won't get its mother's milk. This works, too, but make sure that you get the kitty checked by a veterinarian.
Also, you should only deal with a responsible and licensed breeder. Legitimate breeders run tests on all the kittens to ensure that they are in good health. Also, they won't give you a sickly kitten, no matter if it's the runt or not.
For those who are adopting from a shelter, picking the runt is a noble choice. As you know, not all shelters or rescue organizations have enough funds to sustain all the animals. The weakest often end up not getting adopted. And when that happens, some shelters will euthanize them as more and more animals arrive.
Remember that the runts can still be the stars of the litter. You just have to care for them properly.
How to care for a runt
If you have a runt cat, it's important to formulate a plan on how to raise it. The following are some of the things to keep in mind:
Always keep the vet involved
A runt is like a sickly child. You always have to stay connected with the doctor. Before bringing the runt cat home, visit the vet's clinic for a comprehensive checkup. This way, the vet will diagnose if the kitty has underlying health problems or organ issues.
Feed multiple times a day
Also, it's important to feed a runt multiple times a day in small servings. Ideally, you should purchase a kitten formula if the mother cat is no longer around. Learn here how to feed a toothless cat
But if the runt is under a month and its mother is still nursing, it's best to let it suckle on its mama. The kitty will need some help to reach the nipple and ensure that the other kittens will not steal his spot.
Keep the runt warm
Kittens can't control their body temperature during the first weeks of life. Runts are more vulnerable because they are weak, and cold temperatures can easily become deadly for them.
For this, you can use a heating pad, but make sure that it's not too hot for the kitty. Blankets are also a big help.
Monitor 24/7
Lastly, always monitor the runt. If the kitty is only a few weeks old, it's not advisable to leave it alone at home. You have to keep tabs on its condition 24/7. Take note that even the litter's healthy members will require round-the-clock monitoring between 1 to 8 weeks. After that, you can wean the kitty from the kitten formula and transition it to kitten food. Please read here how long can you leave a cat alone
Can there be more than one runt in a litter?
Yes, there can be more than one runt in a litter. However, the 'true runt' is often just one. This is more common on mother cats with very large litters. Since there are many kittens that compete for nutrition, more than one of the members may turn out underweight and small.
However, just because a kitten is small doesn't mean it's automatically a runt. You have to check its health. If it doesn't have problems suckling, the size is just probably normal.
Do runt kittens stay small?
Yes and no. Some runts grow to normal size. Meanwhile, others remain smaller than their ideal size, but it doesn't mean that the cat isn't healthy. It's possible that it just got stunted, which occurs to other animals and humans as well. Learn more here why is my cat so small
How long do runt cats live?
A runt can live as long as any healthy cat. The rule of thumb is that if the runt made it to six weeks, it's likely going to survive. About how long, it depends on the kitten's general health and the care it will receive.
As long as they are provided proper care and nutrition, a runt will become a healthy feline. However, you have to watch out for health problems. And if the runt has a physical deformity, it will not develop properly. This could be tied to a more serious health problem.
Do runt cats have health problems?
There's a very high chance that the runt of the litter will have heart defects. Umbilical hernias and deformities are also possible. If you are getting the kitten from a breeder, make sure that he or she provides a full report on the cat's health.
On a lighter note, some runts will not have any serious problems and will thrive under proper care.
Do mother cats reject runts?
There's a chance that a mother cat will reject the runt because of its poor health. It's said that mother cats can detect the chance of survival of their kittens. And if the runt is too weak, the mama cat will likely abandon or reject it. Still, there are instances when the mother cat gives more attention to the runt. learn


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A man's eyebrow and eye
Latin supercilium
MeSH Eyebrows
TA A15.2.07.023
FMA 54237
Anatomical terminology
The eyebrow is an area of thick, delicate hairs above the eye that follows the shape of the lower margin of the brow ridges of some mammals. Their main function is hypothesized to prevent sweat, water, and other debris from falling down into the eye socket, but they are also important to human communication and facial expression. It is not uncommon for people to modify their eyebrows by means of hair addition, removal, makeup, tattoo, or piercings.
It is believed[by whom?] that the main function of the eyebrow is to prevent moisture, mostly salty sweat and rain, from flowing into the eye. Greek physician Herophilos, in his treatise "Anatomy," was among the first to hypothesize such a theory, proposing that the eyebrows are "adorned with hair, so that if copious perspiration came [down], it would be contained by this 'check-point' of hair placed in its way until it is wiped off, so that it could not obstruct the eyes." The typical curved shape of the eyebrow (with a slant on the side) and the direction in which eyebrow hairs are pointed, make sure that moisture has a tendency to flow sideways around the eyes, along the side of the head and along the nose.[citation needed] The slightly protruding brow ridges of modern humans could also be used as a defense structure against the floods of moisture. Desmond Morris, discussing the possible function of the eyebrow in human evolution, criticized this suggestion as non-effective [1] and suggested that the primary function of the eyebrows is to signal the changing moods of their owners. Together with the brow ridges, the eyebrows also shade the eyes from sunlight.[citation needed] Eyebrows also prevent debris such as dandruff and other small objects from falling into the eyes, as well as providing a more sensitive sense for detecting objects being near the eye, like small insects.
Eyebrows also have an important facilitative function in communication, strengthening expressions, such as surprise, anger or sexiness. Many makeup artists view eyebrows as a major feature in defining the face. The eyebrows shape the human face and give definition to one's eyes and forehead. Depending on the shape of the eyebrows, it sometimes can cause what is known as a false facial expression (such as a person's eyebrows shaped to seem as if the person was angry, but really isn't). Some people can also move their eyebrows up and down alternately.
Eyebrows as eyespots[edit]
Joseph Jordania suggested that the primary evolutionary function of clearly visible eyebrows was safety from predators during the vulnerable nighttime sleep, when early hominid groups started sleeping on the ground, away from the trees. Stealth predators (like big cats) as a rule stop hunting if they notice that prey animals are watching them. Cheap plastic masks, placed on the back of the head, saved many human lives in India and Bangladesh, where man-eating tigers claimed many victims in Sundarbans national park.[citation needed] Many predators (particularly big cats) are very sensitive to eyespots, and all the big cats have eyespots on the back of their own ears. According to Jordania, at night, when hominid eyes were closed, the eyebrows, arched upwards, and eyelashes, arched downwards, formed clearly definable oval eyespots on a 'sleeping' human face, creating an illusion that the eyes were still open and watching (and therefore could deter predators from attacking sleeping hominids).[2]
In a study published by Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where subjects were asked to identify celebrities with either their eyes or their eyebrows digitally edited out, the subjects were able to recognize the celebrity 46% of the time with their eyebrows edited out, compared to 60% of the time with their eyes edited out. The findings indicate the importance of eyebrows in providing clues to an individual's identity.[3]
Eyebrow modification[edit]
An eyebrow that has been modified via waxing
Eyebrows are a major facial feature. Cosmetic methods have been developed to alter the look of one's eyebrows, whether the goal is to add or remove hair, change the color, or change the position of the eyebrow.
Several options exist for removing hair to achieve a thinner or smaller eyebrow, or to "correct" a unibrow, including manual and electronic tweezing, waxing, and threading. The most common method is to use tweezers to thin out and shape the eyebrow.[4] Waxing is becoming more popular.[5] Lastly, there is threading eyebrows, where a cotton thread is rolled over hair to pull it out. Small scissors are sometimes used to trim the eyebrows, either with another method of hair removal or alone. All of these methods can be painful for some seconds or minutes due to the sensitivity of the area around the eye but, often, this pain decreases over time as the individual becomes used to it. In time, hair that has been plucked will stop growing back.[6] Some people wax or shave off their eyebrows and leave them bare, stencil or draw them in with eye liner, or tattoo them on. In Western societies, it has become more common for men to pluck part of their eyebrows.
To create a fuller look, eyebrows can be cloned in an eyebrow transplant: Individual strands of the eyebrow are mimicked to create a natural-looking eyebrow of the desired shape. Eyebrow brushes and shaders are used to further define the eyebrow. A fairly recent trend in eyebrow modification is in eyebrow tinting: Permanent dye, similar to hair color, is used on the eyebrow, often to darken them.
An eyebrow lift, a cosmetic surgery to raise the eyebrow, usually to create a more feminine or youthful appearance, is a new phenomenon.[7] They can be affected during a face lift or an eye lift. More recently, doctors inject patients' eyebrows with botox or similar toxins to temporarily raise the eyebrow.[8]
From the 8th century, many Japanese noblewomen practiced hikimayu, shaving or plucking the eyebrow hair and painting smudge-like ones higher on the forehead. Shaving lines in eyebrows is another cosmetic alteration, more common among younger people in the 1990s and 2000s.[9]
See also[edit]
 - Anti-eyebrow, a body piercing placed below the eyebrow
 - Eyebrow piercing, a body piercing done through the eyebrow
 - Trichotillomania, a disorder where sufferers have an impulse to pull out body hair, including eyebrows
 - Unibrow, the presence of abundant hair between the eyebrows
 - Eyebrow restoration, surgical procedure to change the look of one's eyebrows
 1. ^ Desmond Morris, The Naked Man: A Study of the Male Body. London: Jonathan Cape, 2008
 2. ^ Joseph Jordania, Why do People Sing? Music in Human Evolution, chapter "I Can See you! Eyespots in Humans." Logos, 2011, pg. 96
 3. ^ Javid Sadrô, Izzat Jarudi, Pawan Sinha. The role of eyebrows in face recognition. Perception, 2003, volume 32, pages 285-293
 4. ^ "Advanced Tips for Eyebrow Plucking". Makeup-product.com. Retrieved 2012-06-23.
 5. ^ "Eyebrow Waxing 101 - Makeup - Skin & Beauty - Daily Glow". Hair-n-skin-care.com. Retrieved 2012-06-23.
 6. ^ "What You Should Know About Eyebrows". //www.sheilasfashionsense.com. Retrieved 2012-06-23.
 7. ^ "Brow Lift Procedure Recovery, Before and After on". Medicinenet.com. Retrieved 2012-06-23.
 8. ^ "Access". Medscape. Retrieved 2012-06-23.
 9. ^ Bruce Ely, The Oregonian (2008-04-28). "Teens shaving lines in eyebrows raise gang concerns in schools". OregonLive.com. Retrieved 2012-06-23.
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This glass bottle was once on the shelves of the prominant English chemists Savory & Moore (active _PHONE_), who were based in London. The label shows that the amber liquid in the bottom is quinine. Quinine is used for pain relief and to prevent fevers and for a long time was the primary treatment for malaria. The shop round or bottle has a black and gold label fixed as a transfer to the glass. These bottles were typically used in pharmacies in the 1800s to store liquid preparations.
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The preparation and medicinal dispensing of drugs.
Parasitic disease transmitted by certain kinds of mosquito. Malaria is characterized by fever and enlargement of the spleen. Each year, there are approximately 515 million cases of malaria, killing between one and three million people.
A substance taken to fight malaria. Quinine is found naturally in the bark of the cinchona tree. It is also an ingredient in tonic water.


text: This work is concerned with the proposition of high contrast multi-layer structure for the fabrication of reflecting surface in the visible range. The multi-layer SiO2/Ta2O5 system has superior heat resistance and reflecting properties. Ta2O5 and SiO2 thin films were prepared by RF plasma sputtering in Ar-O2 mixed gas using Ta2O5 and SiO2 target respectively. Secondary ion mass spectroscopy and SEM observation were performed in order to investigate the multi-layer structure. The XRD and XPS analyses were also performed in order to investigate the crystal structure and the chemical state of the films. The optical constants of Ta2O5 single film were investigated by the ellipsometric analysis. Using the Ta2O5 film doped Bi2O3 for a reflecting multi-layer structure improved the reflecting properties and the heat resistance of the multi-layer system because of the high refractive index of the doped film.

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Early Bird/Late Bird
All K-2 classes at Rheem are on a split schedule. This schedule has the effect of reducing class size since it allows the teacher to spend the first hour of the day with half the class (the Early Birds), and the last hour of the day with the other half (the Late Birds)
For the first few weeks of school all students come as Early Birds to allow the teacher to decide upon the most appropriate groupings. Parents are notified when the split schedule is ready to start. Visit the Bell Schedule Page for specific times and dates.


text: Choose a fun block, give it a new twist in your layout, and see the quilt design change before your eyes like the colors of a kaleidoscope! Best-selling author Nancy Mahoney shows how the same asymmetrical block can create two strikingly different quilts when you change the colors and rotate the block to let the secondary designs emerge. An expert teacher with an extraordinary eye for design, Nancy demystifies what baffles many quilters about choosing fabrics for scrappy quilts. Learn her tips about color families, scrap plans, and construction techniques. Most of all, enjoy a burst of creativity as you give your scraps a spin and watch the magic happen!


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Face Identification by a Cascade of Rejection Classifiers
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Nearest neighbor search is commonly employed in face recognition but it does not scale well to large dataset sizes. A strategy to combine rejection classifiers into a cascade for face identification is proposed in this paper. A rejection classifier for a pair of classes is defined to reject at least one of the classes with high confidence. These rejection classifiers are able to share discriminants in feature space and at the same time have high confidence in the rejection decision. In the face identification problem, it is possible that a pair of known individual faces are very dissimilar. It is very unlikely that both of them are close to an unknown face in the feature space. Hence, only one of them needs to be considered. Using a cascade structure of rejection classifiers, the scope of nearest neighbor search can be reduced significantly. Experiments on Face Recognition Grand Challenge (FRGC) version 1 data demonstrate that the proposed method achieves significant speed up and an accuracy comparable with the brute force Nearest Neighbor method. In addition, a graph cut based clustering technique is employed to demonstrate that the pairwise separability of these rejection classifiers is capable of semantic grouping.


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What is a non-manifold mesh
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The non-manifold mesh arises while you are editing meshes using tools like Blender. Certain mesh operations cannot be performed on non-manifold meshes. A non-manifold mesh might have one or more elements with the following properties:
 1. An edge incident to more than two faces.
 2. Two or more faces connected only by a vertex and not by an edge.
 3. Adjacent faces whose normals are pointing in opposite directions.
This video explains these concepts beautifully in Maya.


OPERS retirement benefits are funded through member and employer contributions and the investment earnings on those contributions. You participate in OPERS by contributing a percentage of your salary each pay period into the retirement system. Your employer also pays a contribution to help fund your benefit.
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Contributions for state agencies and their employees are given below.
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Local Government Employers
Members who are employed by local government employers must contribute between 3.5% and 8.5% of their annual compensation. The local governments pay between 11.5% and 16.5% of the employee's compensation. The total local government employer and employee contribution must equal 20%. Each government entity designates as policy how much the employee and employer pays within the given ranges.
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NOTE: If employer contributions are paid more than 30 days after the monthly due dates, they are subject to a late charge of 3% of the unpaid balance.
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The 2.5% Step-Up Program allows members to increase their retirement benefits by paying an additional member contribution each pay period. Click here for more information about the Step-Up program.


Richard King "The Lark Ascending"
Over the course of the twentieth century, The Lark Ascending by Ralph Vaughan Williams is the piece of music that has come to define the mythical concept of the English countryside, with its babbling brooks and skylarks. Yet, the landscape is not really an unaffected utopia, but a living, working and occasionally rancorous environment that has forged a nation's musical personality. On a journey that takes us from post-war poets and artists to the free party scene embraced by the acid house and travelling communities, Richard King explores how Britain's history and identity have been shaped by the mysterious relationship between music and nature.
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What key is 21 guns?
F major
What I've done chords?
Why is it called 21 guns?
The 21-gun salute, commonly recognized by many nations, is the highest honor rendered. The custom stems from naval tradition, when a warship would signify its lack of hostile intent by firing its cannons out to sea until all ammunition was spent.
Did David Bowie write 21 guns?
On its release, however, many rock critics noted the similarities between the melody of the song's chorus and "All the Young Dudes," a song recorded by the glam rock band Mott the Hoople in 1972, but written by David Bowie. Rather than risk a lawsuit, Green Day decided to list Bowie as a songwriter on "21 Guns."
Is 21 guns a protest song?
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text: An increasing number of distributed real-time systems face the critical challenge of providing quality of service guarantees in open and unpredictable environments. In particular, such systems often need to enforce utilization bounds on multiple processors in order to avoid overload and meet end-to-end deadlines even when task execution times are unpredictable. While recent feedback control real-time scheduling algorithms have shown promise, they cannot handle the common end-to-end task model where each task is comprised of a chain of subtasks distributed on multiple processors. This paper presents the end-to-end utilization control (EUCON) algorithm that adaptively maintains desired CPU utilization through performance feedbacks loops. EUCON is based on a model predictive control approach that models utilization control on a distributed platform as a multivariable constrained optimization problem. A multi-input-multi-output model predictive controller is designed based on a difference equation model that describes the dynamic behavior of distributed real-time systems. Both control theoretic analysis and simulations demonstrate that EUCON can provide robust utilization guarantees when task execution times deviate from estimation or vary significantly at runtime.


AMPL > >Faqs
Sets and Indexing
Why doesn't AMPL interpret the expression T..1 as I expect?
In general, AMPL interprets a..b as {a, a+1, a+2,..., b-1, b}. Thus when T is greater than one, T..1 is an empty set. To specify the ordered set that goes from T down to 1, write T..1 by -1.
Why does "set S := 50.. 70″ give me a set of only 3 members?
You have declared set S in your model and set S := 50.. 70 in your data. Set expressions are not recognized in AMPL's data mode, however. Instead AMPL tries to recognize 50.. 70 as a space-delimited list of members of S, with the result that it has found three members: the numbers 50 and 70, and the string "..".
To define S to equal 50.. 70 by use of your data file, first declare S in your model by
param begin;
param end > begin;
set S := begin.. end;
Then state in the data file:
param begin := 50;
param end := 70;
Alternatively, it's legal to give set S = 50.. 70 as your declaration of S. This is a less desirable approach, however, because it moves some of the specific data values into the model.
I have declared "set S" and "param b {S}". How do I write an AMPL expression for the arg min of b[i] — that is, the s in S such that b[s] equals the minimum of b[i] over all i in S?
There's no specific arg min operator in AMPL. However, proceeding directly from the definition, you can define the arg min explicitly by a set expression like
{s in S: b[s] = min {i in S} b[i]}
This expression gives a subset of S, however, containing all of the members of S that achieve the minimum. To get just one member representing the arg min, you can define this to be an ordered set,
set b_argmin ordered := {s in S: b[s] = min {i in S} b[i]};
Then first(b_argmin) is guaranteed to be one member of S that minimizes b[i].
As an alternative, you can use AMPL's for and if commands to write a script that loops over S to compute the arg min explicitly:
param bmin;
param imin symbolic in S;
let bmin := Infinity;
for {i in S} {
 if b[i] < bmin then {
 let bmin := b[i];
 let imin := i;
In general this is a slower alternative than defining b_argmin as above. It admits a greater variety of generalizations in complex cases, however.
How can I get AMPL to index over the "power set" consisting of all subsets of a set?
AMPL can index model components by objects (numbers and character strings) but not by sets of objects. Hence you can't model a power set directly. You may be able to get the same effect, however, by constructing a numbered list of subsets.
As an example, suppose that you want to index over all subsets of the set of the first n nonnegative integers. You can declare:
param n integer > 0;
set S := 0.. n - 1;
set SS := 0.. 2**n - 1;
set POW {k in SS} := {i in S: (k div 2**i) mod 2 = 1};
Since there are n members of S, there are 2**n subsets of S. Hence there exists a one-to-one correspondence between the members of the set SS := 0.. 2**n - 1 and the subsets of S. By use of a simple encoding, you can make this correspondence explicit; the indexed collection of sets POW above is declared such that POW[k] is the kth distinct subset of S. (To see the whole power set, type display POW.)
Much the same can be done for an arbitrary ordered set S:
set S ordered;
param n := card {S};
set SS := 0.. (2**n - 1);
set POW {k in SS}
 := {i in S: (k div 2**(ord(i)-1)) mod 2 = 1};
Either way, you can use indexing over POW to get the effect of indexing over the power set. In the following example, each member s of S has a weight Wt[s], and the average "weight" of all members of any subset of S is constrained not to exceed n/2:
var Wt {S} >= 0;
subj to MaxWt {k in SS}:
 sum {i in POW[k]} Wt[i] <= (n / 2) * card(POW[k]);
A more involved example, which represents a traveling salesman problem as an integer program, is provided in tsp.mod. Constraints like this can be useful for studying and testing certain formulations of combinatorial problems, provided that the underlying set (S in our example) is kept to a reasonably small size.
subject to balance0 {j in PROD}:
Why do I get an "invalid subscript discarded" message when I display an AMPL parameter?
Either a data table gave values for the parameter with incorrect subscripts, or the parameter's indexing set changed, causing some previously valid subscripts to become invalid. For example, in the diet.mod + diet.dat example (Figures 2-1 and 2-2) of the AMPL book, values of parameter cost are supplied for all eight members of set FOOD:
ampl: display cost;
cost [*] :=
BEEF 3.19 FISH 2.29 MCH 1.89 SPG 1.99
 CHK 2.59 HAM 2.89 MTL 1.99 TUR 2.49
If you remove the member CHK from FOOD, using for example a let command, then you get a message that cost["CHK"] has also been dropped from the data:
ampl: let FOOD := FOOD diff {"CHK"};
ampl: display cost;
Error executing "display" command:
error processing param cost:
 invalid subscript cost['CHK'] discarded.
cost [*] :=
BEEF 3.19 HAM 2.89 MTL 1.99 TUR 2.49
FISH 2.29 MCH 1.89 SPG 1.99
Since cost["CHK"] has now been dropped, no further error message will appear if you type display cost again.
To avoid error messages of this sort, you can define a more flexible set structure for your model as shown in dietflex.mod and dietflex.dat. The auxiliary set DIET_DROP defaults to empty, so that the problem is solved for all foods; but you can change DIET_DROP to {"CHK"} to solve without member CHK:
ampl: model dietflex.mod;
ampl: data dietflex.dat;
ampl: option show_stats 1;
ampl: solve;
8 variables, all linear
6 constraints, all linear; 47 nonzeros
1 linear objective; 8 nonzeros.
MINOS 5.4: optimal solution found.
13 iterations, objective _PHONE_
ampl: let FOOD_DROP := {"CHK"};
ampl: solve;
7 variables, all linear
6 constraints, all linear; 42 nonzeros
1 linear objective; 7 nonzeros.
MINOS 5.4: optimal solution found.
3 iterations, objective _PHONE_
Changing FOOD_DROP does not affect the set FOOD_ALL, and consequently all of the subscripts in the data remain valid.


Sun Java System Messaging Server 6.3 Administration Guide To Set a Grace Period
The grace period specifies how long the mailbox can be over the quota (disk space or number of messages) before messages are bounced back to sender. The grace period is not how long the message is held in the message queue, it's how long the mailbox is over quota before all incoming messages, including those in the message queue, are bounced. (see 20.1 Overview for more details.) The grace period starts when the user has reached the quota threshold and been warned. See To Setup Quota Notification.
To specify a quota grace period at the command line:
configutil -o store.quotagraceperiod -v number
where number indicates number of hours.


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Have you ever had a disagreement with someone about a difference of opinion? Sarah Vowell, in her book Shooting Dad, talks about how she has a very different viewpoint on guns. From a young age, she said that she does not like guns, while on the other hand, her father loves them. Vowell encounters obstacles with her father because of their differences but still learns to accept his passions, which proves how differences can be overcome.
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Rancang Bangun Sistem Informasi Bank Sampah di Desa Paguyangan
Garbage is the residual material resulting from a production process, both industry and households. Based on Brebes district's statistical data, the Paguyangan sub-district is in fourth place with an average of 249.62 m3 of garbage per day. Paguyangan is one of the villages in the Paguyangan sub-district. Paguyangan has a garbage problem where people still have the habit of throwing garbage in the river and yards around the house. Based on this, the Paguyangan Village Hall plans to build a garbage bank to overcome the problem. A garbage bank managed activities such as recording savings transactions. This study conducted a web-based design of the Garbage Bank Information System (SIBS). SIBS is an information system used to help process garbage transactions at a garbage bank. The purpose of this SIBS is to facilitate officers and customers in processing services at the garbage bank. The methodology used in system development is the Waterfall method. SIBS development uses PHP as a programming language and MySql as the DBMS. The result of this research is a garbage bank information system. SIBS can be used in the management of garbage management transactions. Testing the system using Blackbox Testing and MOS. SIBS is easy to operate from the test results obtained.


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CULTURAL DIFFERENCES IN BODY IMAGE: THE PERSPECTIVES OF EUROPEAN AMERICAN, AFRICAN AMERICAN AND ASIAN AMERICAN COLLEGE WOMEN
Cultural Differences in Body Image: The Perspectives of European American, African American and Asian American College Women is a single university case study, conducted at a large Midwestern public university. The sample population consisted of European American, African American and Asian American women between the ages of 18 and 25 and who have lived in the U.S. for at least the past 10 years. The sampling was based on comparable case selection in which the three ethnic groups were compared on their body image and levels of body satisfaction. The quantitative portion of this study consisted of administering the Young Women's Experiences with Body Weight and Shape assessment, created in 1997 by M.E. Delaney et al. There were a total of 450 women surveyed (278 European American, 148 African American and 24 Asian American). The qualitative portion of this study consisted of 3 semi-structured focus groups; 1 European American, 1 African American and 1 Asian American. A total of 28 women participated in the focus groups. The purpose of this study was to obtain information from college-age women representing three different ethnicities with regard to their body image, body shape, appearance and related factors. The findings from this study will provide the health education profession with valuable data and information on body image from a cultural perspective. In addition, body image prevention/intervention programming that addresses women based on their ethnic background can be developed using the information and data from this study. A One-Way ANOVA and Tukey Post Hoc test were conducted to identify differences between the three groups on the assessment. Patterns and themes were coded and analyzed for the information obtained during the focus groups. Results from the assessment and the focus groups, literature findings, feminism and cultural studies theory were triangulated and conclusions drawn. African American women expressed the greatest level of body satisfaction on the 5 subscales of the assessment and these findings were supported by the information provided from the 3 focus groups.
School:University of Cincinnati
School Location:USA - Ohio
Source Type:Master's Thesis
Keywords:body image cultural differences feminism studies
Date of Publication:01/01/2003


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There are two key senior secondary education accrediting bodies in Victoria, the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA), and the International Baccalaureate (IB).
The VCAA accredits the two Victorian senior secondary qualifications, the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) and the Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL).
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Welcome to the intriguing world of operating table covers—a niche yet vital component in the healthcare sector. In this deep dive, we'll explore the cutting-edge trends and burgeoning market opportunities that are reshaping this industry. Operating table covers, often overlooked, play a pivotal role in ensuring sterility and efficiency in surgical environments. As we move forward, technological innovations and changing market dynamics are opening up new avenues for growth and development in this specialized field.
The Evolution of Operating Table Covers
The journey of operating table covers from basic, utilitarian drapes to advanced, multifunctional tools mirrors the evolution of medical science itself. In the past, these covers were simple, often rudimentary fabrics designed merely to protect the operating table. However, with the advent of more complex surgical procedures and heightened awareness of infection control, the demand for more sophisticated covers has surged. Today, they are not only about protecting the equipment but also about enhancing the sterility and efficiency of the surgical environment.
Material Innovations in Operating Table Covers
In an era where sustainability is paramount, the operating table cover industry is not falling behind. The shift towards eco-friendly materials is a response to the growing environmental concerns and the healthcare industry's commitment to reducing its ecological footprint. Sustainable covers, made from biodegradable or recycled materials, are gaining popularity. They offer the same level of sterility and protection as traditional covers but with the added benefit of being environmentally responsible.
The introduction of antimicrobial fabrics in operating table covers is a significant leap forward in infection control. These innovative materials are embedded with agents that actively combat microbes, reducing the risk of cross-contamination and healthcare-associated infections. This feature is particularly crucial in settings with high-risk patients or complex surgeries where the risk of infection is elevated. Antimicrobial covers not only enhance patient safety but also extend the lifespan of the covers by preventing microbial degradation.
Enhanced Sterility Features
Advancements in operating table covers have also focused on enhancing sterility. Modern covers are designed with advanced barrier technologies that prevent the penetration of liquids and microbes, crucial in maintaining a sterile field during surgery. These features are complemented by easy-to-use designs that ensure quick and efficient setup and disposal, reducing the risk of contamination during changeovers.
Design Improvements for Enhanced Functionality
Modern operating table covers are seeing a surge in ergonomic design innovations. These designs focus on ease of use, fitting snugly on various table types while allowing optimal access to the patient. The flexibility and adaptability of these covers make them suitable for a range of surgical procedures, from minor operations to complex surgeries. Ergonomically designed covers not only enhance the functionality of the operating space but also reduce the physical strain on the surgical team, leading to improved overall efficiency.
Customization for Specialized Surgeries
Customization is becoming increasingly important in the operating table cover industry. As surgeries become more specialized, the need for covers that cater specifically to different types of procedures is growing. Custom covers can be designed with specific features such as integrated pockets for surgical tools, special openings for robotic arms, or specific textures and thicknesses for different surgical needs. This level of customization enhances the efficiency and safety of surgical procedures, making the operating room more adaptable and responsive to the needs of the surgical team.
Environmental Sustainability in Production
Eco-friendly Manufacturing Processes
The shift towards eco-friendly manufacturing processes in the production of operating table covers is a reflection of the broader move towards sustainability in the healthcare industry. Manufacturers are adopting green practices, such as using renewable energy sources, reducing waste, and implementing recycling programs. These practices not only minimize the environmental impact but also appeal to the growing segment of environmentally conscious consumers.
Reducing Carbon Footprint
In line with global efforts to combat climate change, the operating table cover industry is also focusing on reducing its carbon footprint. This involves optimizing manufacturing processes, reducing energy consumption, and selecting materials that have a lower environmental impact. By addressing the carbon footprint, manufacturers are not only contributing to a healthier planet but also aligning with the sustainability goals of hospitals and healthcare facilities.
Market Demand Post-Pandemic
Increased Demand in Healthcare
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about a significant increase in demand for medical supplies, including operating table covers. This surge is attributed to the heightened focus on infection control and the rapid expansion of healthcare facilities worldwide. The pandemic has underscored the need for high-quality, reliable medical supplies, propelling the operating table cover industry into a period of accelerated growth and innovation.
Global Market Trends
The global market for operating table covers is witnessing diverse trends, influenced by regional healthcare needs, regulatory environments, and technological advancements. In developed markets, there is a growing preference for high-tech, customizable covers, while in emerging markets, the focus is on cost-effective and durable solutions. Understanding these regional differences is crucial for manufacturers and suppliers aiming to expand their global footprint.
Regulatory Compliance and Safety Standards
Meeting International Standards
Navigating the complex landscape of international standards and regulations is a critical aspect for manufacturers in the operating table cover industry. Compliance with standards such as ISO and CE marking is essential to ensure product safety and efficacy. Adhering to these standards not only ensures market access but also builds trust with healthcare providers and patients.
The certification process for operating table covers involves rigorous testing and quality assurance measures. Manufacturers must consistently meet high standards in material quality, sterility, and performance. Obtaining certifications can be challenging, but it is a crucial step in establishing credibility and ensuring that the products meet the stringent requirements of the healthcare industry.
Challenges and Opportunities for Suppliers
Supply Chain Management
Effective supply chain management is a significant challenge for suppliers in the operating table cover industry. The need to balance cost, efficiency, and quality while navigating global logistics and fluctuating market demands requires strategic planning and flexibility. However, these challenges also present opportunities for innovation in logistics and supply chain optimization.
Expansion into Emerging Markets
Emerging markets present vast opportunities for suppliers of operating table covers. These markets are characterized by rapidly growing healthcare sectors and an increasing demand for medical supplies. For suppliers, expanding into these markets requires understanding local healthcare needs, regulatory landscapes, and establishing strong distribution networks. Successfully tapping into these markets can lead to significant growth and a broader customer base.
In conclusion, the operating table cover industry is at an exciting juncture, marked by rapid advancements and growing market opportunities. From technological innovations to sustainable manufacturing practices, the industry is evolving to meet the changing needs of the healthcare sector. As we look to the future, the industry is well-positioned to continue its growth trajectory, driven by the twin forces of innovation and market demand.
- What makes sustainable materials in operating table covers important? Sustainable materials are important as they reduce environmental impact and align with the healthcare sector's commitment to eco-friendly practices.
- How do smart operating table covers contribute to surgical safety? Smart covers equipped with sensors provide real-time data on sterility and environmental conditions, enhancing safety and efficiency in surgeries.
- Why is customization important in operating table covers? Customization allows for covers to be tailored to specific surgical procedures, improving functionality and safety in the operating room.
- How did the pandemic impact the demand for operating table covers? The pandemic increased demand for medical supplies, including operating table covers, due to the heightened focus on infection control and the expansion of healthcare facilities.


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As with A, we choose a tempering transform to be easily computable, and so do not actually construct T itself. The tempering is defined in the case of Mersenne Twister as
y := x ⊕ ((x >> u) & d)
y := y ⊕ ((y << s) & b)
y := y ⊕ ((y << t) & c)
z := y ⊕ (y >> l)
where x is the next value from the series, y a temporary intermediate value, z the value returned from the algorithm, with <<, >> as the bitwise left and right shifts, and & as the bitwise and. The first and last transforms are added in order to improve lower-bit equidistribution. From the property of TGFSR, s + t \ge \lfloor w/2 \rfloor - 1 is required to reach the upper bound of equidistribution for the upper bits.
The coefficients for MT19937 are:
 - (w, n, m, r) = (32, 624, 397, 31)
 - a = 9908B0DF16
 - (u, d) = (11, FFFFFFFF16)
 - (s, b) = (7, 9D2C568016)
 - (t, c) = (15, EFC6000016)
 - l = 18
Note that 32-bit implementations of the Mersenne Twister generally have d = FFFFFFFF16. As a result, the d is occasionally omitted from the algorithm description, since the bitwise and with d in that case has no effect.
The coefficients for MT19937-64 are:[42]
 - (w, n, m, r) = (64, 312, 156, 31)
 - a = B5026F5AA96619E916
 - (u, d) = (29, 555555555555555516)
 - (s, b) = (17, 71D67FFFEDA6000016)
 - (t, c) = (37, FFF7EEE00000000016)
 - l = 43
As should be apparent from the above description, the state needed for a Mersenne Twister implementation is an array of n values of w bits each. To initialize the array, a w-bit seed value is used to supply x0 through xn − 1 by setting x0 to the seed value and thereafter setting
xi = f × (xi-1 ⊕ (xi-1 >> (w-2))) + i
for i from 1 to n-1. The first value the algorithm then generates is based on xn. The constant f forms another parameter to the generator, though not part of the algorithm proper. The value for f for MT19937 is _PHONE_ and for MT19937-64 is 6364136223846793005.[43]
Comparison with classical GFSR[edit]
In order to achieve the 2nw − r − 1 theoretical upper limit of the period in a TGFSR, φB(t) must be a primitive polynomial, φB(t) being the characteristic polynomial of
B = \begin{pmatrix}
0 & I_{w} & \cdots & 0 & 0 \\
\vdots & & & & \\
I_{w} & \vdots & \ddots & \vdots & \vdots \\
\vdots & & & & \\
0 & 0 & \cdots & I_{w} & 0 \\
0 & 0 & \cdots & 0 & I_{w - r} \\
S & 0 & \cdots & 0 & 0
\\ \\ \leftarrow m\hbox{-th row} \\ \\ \\ \\
S = \begin{pmatrix} 0 & I_{r} \\ I_{w - r} & 0 \end{pmatrix} A
The twist transformation improves the classical GFSR with the following key properties:
 - The period reaches the theoretical upper limit 2nw − r − 1 (except if initialized with 0)
 - Equidistribution in n dimensions (e.g. linear congruential generators can at best manage reasonable distribution in five dimensions)
The following piece of pseudocode implements the general Mersenne Twister algorithm. The constants w, n, m, r, a, u, d, s, b, t, c, l, and f are as in the algorithm description above. It is assumed that int represents a type sufficient to hold values with w bits:
 // Create a length n array to store the state of the generator
 int[0..n-1] MT
 int index := n+1
 const int lower_mask = (1 << r) - 1 // That is, the binary number of r 1's
 const int upper_mask = lowest w bits of (not lower_mask)
 // Initialize the generator from a seed
 function seed_mt(int seed) {
 index := n
 MT[0] := seed
 for i from 1 to (n - 1) { // loop over each element
 MT[i] := lowest w bits of (f * (MT[i-1] xor (MT[i-1] >> (w-2))) + i)
 // Extract a tempered value based on MT[index]
 // calling twist() every n numbers
 function extract_number() {
 if index >= n {
 if index > n {
 error "Generator was never seeded"
 // Alternatively, seed with constant value; 5489 is used in reference C code[44]
 int y := MT[index]
 y := y xor ((y >> u) and d)
 y := y xor ((y << s) and b)
 y := y xor ((y << t) and c)
 y := y xor (y >> l)
 index := index + 1
 return lowest w bits of (y)
 // Generate the next n values from the series x_i
 function twist() {
 for i from 0 to (n-1) {
 int x := (MT[i] and upper_mask)
 + (MT[(i+1) mod n] and lower_mask)
 int xA := x >> 1
 if (x mod 2)!= 0 { // lowest bit of x is 1
 xA := xA xor a
 MT[i] := MT[(i + m) mod n] xor xA
 index := 0
Python implementation[edit]
This python implementation hard-codes the constants for MT19937:
def _int32(x):
 # Get the 32 least significant bits.
 return int(0xFFFFFFFF & x)
class MT19937:
 def __init__(self, seed):
 # Initialize the index to 0
 self.index = 624 = [0] * 624[0] = seed # Initialize the initial state to the seed
 for i in range(1, 624):
 [i] = _int32(
 _PHONE_ * ([i - 1] ^[i - 1] >> 30) + i)
 def extract_number(self):
 if self.index >= 624:
 y =[self.index]
 # Right shift by 11 bits
 y = y ^ y >> 11
 # Shift y left by 7 and take the bitwise and of _PHONE_
 y = y ^ y << 7 & _PHONE_
 # Shift y left by 15 and take the bitwise and of y and _PHONE_
 y = y ^ y << 15 & _PHONE_
 # Right shift by 18 bits
 y = y ^ y >> 18
 self.index = self.index + 1
 return _int32(y)
 def twist(self):
 for i in range(0, 624):
 # Get the most significant bit and add it to the less significant
 # bits of the next number
 y = _int32(([i] & 0x80000000) +
 ([(i + 1) % 624] & 0x7fffffff))
 [i] =[(i + 397) % 624] ^ y >> 1
 if y % 2!= 0:
 [i] =[i] ^ 0x9908b0df
 self.index = 0
SFMT, the single instruction, multiple data-oriented fast Mersenne Twister, is a variant of Mersenne Twister, introduced in 2006,[45] designed to be fast when it runs on 128-bit SIMD.
Intel SSE2 and PowerPC AltiVec are supported by SFMT. It is also used for games with the Cell BE in the PlayStation 3.[47]
MTGP is a variant of Mersenne Twister optimised for graphics processing units published by Mutsuo Saito and Makoto Matsumoto.[48] The basic linear recurrence operations are extended from MT and parameters are chosen to allow many threads to compute the recursion in parallel, while sharing their state space to


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1. In a Terminal window in your 4_combine directory, copy the input files that you have created while working on the previous sections, using the following commands:
cp../1_build_cg_model/cg_monomer.pdb.
cp../1_build_cg_model/cg_monomer-2.pdb.
cp../1_build_cg_model/cg_monomer.top.
cp../3_cg_membrane/mixture.pdb.
cp../3_cg_membrane/lipid-ion.top.
The last input files needed is a pdb of ions, ions.pdb, which is located at your current directory 4_combine/example-input.
2. Start VMD and in the VMD Tk Console window, type the following command:
This command calls the script build.tcl, which will replicate six copies of BAR domain dimers and combine the BAR domains, lipids and ions together.
3. The output of the script build.tcl will be a psf file (6bar.psf) and a pdb file 6bar.pdb containing six BAR domain dimers on top of a membrane patch, neutralized by ions.
4. Take a look at the build.tcl.
This script contains the following steps: (1) Load the two monomers of a BAR domain dimer. (2) Move the monomers to appropriate locations, to form a lattice. (3) Call VMD plugin psfgen and input SBCG topology files for BAR domains, lipids and ions. (4) Input coordinates of the six BAR domain dimers, lipid membrane, and ions. (5) Generate psf and pdb files for the combined system. More detailed descriptions of the commands are included in build.tcl as comments beginning with ''#''. You can view the commands and comments in build.tcl using any text editor, or, e.g., using ls command in the VMD Tk Console.
5. Load the output system into VMD using the following command in the Tk Console:
mol load psf 6bar.psf pdb 6bar.pdb
6. Measure the center and dimension of the system by following commands:
set sel [atomselect top all]
measure center $sel
measure minmax $sel
Record the above values for use in the next section.


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Pontoon bridge
The Evergreen Point Floating Bridge in Washington State, carrying State Route 520 over Lake Washington, seen from the north side bicycle and pedestrian trail from the west high rise. It is the world's longest pontoon bridge.
[edit] Introduction
Bridges are a common feature of the built environment and one of the key elements of civil engineering. Movable bridges are designed in a way that allows them to accommodate different situations and the flow of different types of traffic. One kind of movable bridge is a pontoon (or ponton) bridge. These are also referred to as floating bridges.
[edit] How do pontoon bridges work?
Pontoon bridges are constructed on large, water-tight concrete floats, boats, barges or other buoyant structures that are rigidly connected end-to-end, upon which the road deck is constructed. Individual bridge pontoons are built on the land before being floated and towed to the bridge site. Once there, they are connected at each end to grounded approach structures, starting at the edge of the floating structure and then pieced together towards the bridge's centre. Cables hold the pontoons in place, connected to buried anchors.
The use of floating bridges is typically limited by the wind and wave forces that are likely to be experienced. The 'fetch' is the unobstructed clear distance over the water that wind can travel to the bridge. The longer the fetch, the higher the wind and wave forces will generally be. Pontoons bend, heave and twist as a result of wind and wave (and sometimes tidal) forces, creating large stresses in the pontoons and anchor system. However, even in the event of a '100-year storm' (a storm that statistically has 1% chance of occurring in any given year), the pontoons are designed to survive.
Due to the movement associated with a pontoon bridge, they often require more maintenance than traditional structures, even under normal operating conditions.
[edit] Strategic pontoon bridges
The earliest recorded use of a pontoon bridge goes back to Ancient China. While texts indicate use by the Zhou Dynasty in the 11th century BC, it is believed that temporary pontoon bridges were used several centuries earlier and permanent pontoon bridges came about in the 2nd century BC during the Qin Dynasty.
Temporary pontoon bridges were frequently used in Ancient Greek and Roman times. This continued in the middle ages, when they were frequently used in military applications.
As tactical structures, they were used during emergency situations, such as natural disasters or wartime conflicts. They were put in place either when conventional bridge construction was thought to be cost prohibitive or when additional flexibility (such as elevation or removal for the passing of waterway traffic) was necessary.
Temporary pontoon bridges could be built quickly and then either destroyed or removed and carried along with troops. Their flexibility prevented enemy forces from using the structures.
[edit] Permanent pontoon bridges
There are some permanent pontoon bridges in use around the world in places such as Australia, India, Canada and so on. As permanent structures, pontoon bridges generally require deep water and are practical in places where the softness of the ground beneath the bridge makes it unsuitable for safe pier construction.
In March 2016, Washington State in northwest America opened the world's longest floating bridge. The 'State Route 520 Bridge' (SR520), as it is known, is a six-lane pontoon structure 2.4 km in length. There are three additional pontoon bridges in Washington State.
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'Lafcadio, the Lion Who Shot Back' Turns 50
It has been 50 years since Shel Silverstein's picture book Lafcadio, the Lion Who Shot Back was first published.
The prolific children's books creator served as the narrator of this story under the alias Uncle ShelbyView this video to see an animated adaptation of this story.
Below, we've rounded up a few ways to commemorate this special anniversary. How will you be celebrating?
1. Plan a poetry slam. Throughout his career, Silverstein wrote and illustrated several volumes of children's poetry.
2. Host an art-making party. Silverstein specialized in drawing cartoons; have a "Lafcadio the Lion" drawing contest, play games, and dive into puzzle challenges.
3. Cook up a batch of homemade marshmallows. Throughout the story, Lafcadio would display a great passion for marshmallows. Follow this link for a Food Network recipe.
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I'm trying to extract a section of a raster file that overlaps with a polygon shapefile in QGIS 2.18.3. When I run extract, I'm left with a large null value area as part of the extent of the output raster.
I have the polygon (.shp):
vector mask
And the raster (.tif) which had this large null value area since the first time I clipped one of two DEMs that were merged together to create this layer:
I used Raster -> Extraction -> Clipper tool with the.tif input and.shp mask layer shown above, and it produced this output:
Using clipping option "Crop the extent of the target dataset to the extent of the cutline" didn't do much better:
clipped to extent ws dem
Here are the settings I'm using in QGIS' clipping tool:
clipping config
How do I get the DEM clipped exactly to the boundaries of the shapefile of interest in QGIS? Open to recommendations of other open source GIS tools as well but would prefer using this since I'm already up and running and learning my way around it.
The raster is clipped exactly to the shapefile boundaries.
But remember, a raster is a kind of matrix. It's composed by n rows and m columns, so the extent of it is rectangular.
The black area are pixels without values, so you only have valid pixels in the extent of the shapefile.
If you want to hide null pixels, check this answer How to display NoData of a raster in QGIS.
What have you done is clip out some values. The result is the desired but the meaning is different:
What have you done:
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In this case, NULL pixels are defined by a value equals to 255. You can clip out those pixels setting a max of 254 and clipping out the remains values:
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Sure work, even you can set two boundaries to remove some values of the render (min and max). But QGIS has a dedicated section to remove NULL or No Data values. Gives you more control about how to handle these values:
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 - Aha! That linked question is the opposite of what I wanted to do but led me to the answer: on the raster layer in question, go to properties, style, load min/max values, then check "clip extent to canvas". I applied that and got a raster with the extent only displaying as the vector's boundary. – cr0 Jul 31 '17 at 1:29
 - I think your answer is pretty complete if you add that last part. You could take my text and add it, then I'll check yours off. Thanks – cr0 Jul 31 '17 at 1:29
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Need this equivalent outcome on PostgreSQL on this MySQL query.
select id, 'ID1' from supportContacts
Idea is to Join a Column with table name and row values equals to ID1.
Executing the same query on PostgreSQL gives the desired row values but gives?column? uknown as column name.
Which PostgreSQL query will give the exact output?
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Add a column alias to assign a name of your choosing. Else the system applies defaults.
To assign a type, use an explicit cast. I cast to text here:
SELECT id, 'ID1'::text AS "ID1" FROM supportContacts
Or use the SQL standard cast() to make it portable:
SELECT id, cast('ID1' AS varchar) AS "ID1" FROM "supportContacts"
For portability, make sure that MySQL runs with SET sql_mode = 'ANSI'.
Also, unquoted CaMeL-case names like supportContacts are cast to lower case in PostgreSQL. Use "supportContacts" or supportcontacts depending on the actual table name.
Start by reading the excellent manual here for basics about identifiers.
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What about MySQL will the default TYPE be 'text'? – jacktrades Dec 6 '12 at 13:35
_USER_: Added a line about type cast. – Erwin Brandstetter Dec 6 '12 at 13:38
You can find answer in SQL Fiddle here
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Source Newsroom: Universite de Montreal
Newswise — Families with a child completing elementary school this year are now preparing their registration for high school, a transition that is often stressful for children. A new program has demonstrated that it is possible to significantly reduce stress in some of these children thanks to a new educational tool designed under the leadership of Sonia Lupien, Director of the Centre for Studies on Human Stress (CSHS) and professor at the University of Montreal.
A study published in February in Neuroscience confirms the benefits of the DeStress for Success Program among youth completing their first year of high school. "In 2000, our team showed that during the transition from elementary to secondary school, many young people produce high levels of stress hormones. Following this discovery, we wanted to test whether an educational program based on our current knowledge of stress would decrease the level of stress hormones and depressive symptoms in teenagers and help facilitate this transition," said Sonia Lupien, lead author of the study.
The DeStress for Success Program was presented to 504 students aged 11 to 13 years from two private schools in the Montreal area. Students from one school were exposed to the program, while those of the other school served as the control group. Before starting the project, cortisol levels (the stress hormone) in saliva and depressive symptoms were measured to determine whether adolescents beginning secondary school with specific depressive symptoms responded differently to the program. Markers were also measured during and after the program as well as three months following participation in the project to validate whether improvement was maintained.
The study showed that adolescents starting secondary school with high levels of anger had, through the program, significantly lowered levels of stress hormones. These adolescents were in fact 2.45 times less likely to suffer from depression compared to the other adolescents. "This study provides the first evidence that a stress education program is effective in reducing stress hormone levels and depressive symptoms among adolescents making the transition to high school," says Pierrich Plusquellec, co-author of the study. The program also helped identify a certain profile of adolescent responding more to the educational tool.
More than a hundred professionals from all regions of Québec have been trained in the DeStress for Success Program. In addition, the program has been adapted to the clientele of the Centre Jeunesse de Montréal – Institut Universitaire. This adaptation has recently won a prestigious award from the Child Welfare League of Canada.
The study is published in the journal Neuroscience under the title The DeStress for Success Program: Effects of a stress education program on cortisol levels and depressive symptomatology in adolescents making the transition to high school: _URL_
Sonia Lupien is Scientific Director of the Institut universitaire en santé mentale de Montréal and professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the Université de Montréal. She is founder and director of the CSHS, and CIHR Research Chair on Mental Health of Men and Women.
Pierrich Plusquellec is co-director of the CSHS affiliated with the Centre de recherche Fernand Seguin of the Institut universitaire en santé mentale de Montréal. He is also Associated Professor at the School of Psychoeducation, Université de Montréal, and FRQ-S Research Fellow in partnership with the Mental Illness Foundation.


text: NORTH CREEK On Tuesday, May 20, Dan Miner and Ken Leccese from radio station 98.5 WCKM in Glens Falls, visited the 4th, 5th and 6th graders of Johnsburg Central School. This provided an opportunity for students to learn about the field of radio broadcasting as a possible career. Mr. Miner and Mr. Leccese conducted a question and answer session in which the students gained an awareness of the requirements and education necessary to seek such employment. The students and teachers thoroughly enjoyed their guests, feeling the thrill of what it must be like to be behind a microphone entertaining thousands of listeners.


How does music change shopping habits?
The constant background of pop music is something most shops and malls have in common.
But some of Britain's shopping centres may be about to become a lot quieter.
Hammerson, which runs a number of shopping malls across Britain, is thinking of phasing out music because of the effect it has on shoppers.
To find out the impact that sound might have, it has been carrying out some experiments.
The BBC's media correspondent, David Sillito, went to the Bullring shopping centre in Birmingham to find out more.


Recycling in the 19th Century!
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During the 19th century, domestic life was very difficult indeed, and particularly so for the poor laundry workers in the BIG HOUSE at the time. They had the unenviable task of cleaning the "chamber pots" of their wealthy employers!! Apparently nothing was wasted at that time, and we thought we had invented the word "recycle"!! Not so! They were experts at recycling back then. Even the contents of the chamber pot were recycled! Not a pretty thought! The "liquid" content was very useful indeed, as due to the presence of "ammonia" this was reused in the laundry room to bleach the bed sheets! No more "50 Shades of Grey" for the occupants of the big house back then! Brings a whole new meaning to it all! I am sure we all remember seeing the chamber pot under the bed in our grandparents' house at one time or another, I know I certainly do. This is just another fascinating insight into the lives of our ancestors, and genealogy can really provide an indepth insight into how our ancestors lived and worked and the difficulties they faced every day!


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Regression model for leaf area estimation in Ficus carica L.
Leaf area (LA) is an important parameter to elucidate the relationship between plant growth and environment. LA can be measured by direct or indirect methods. In the current experiment, a LA estimation model was developed for common fig (Ficus carica L.) using linear measurements of leaf length (L) and leaf width (W). Leaves from six F. carica cultivars: 'Calabrese Nero', Cipressotto', 'Columbro Nero', Natalina', 'Papa', and San Mango' were used to calibrate the model. Regression analysis of LA vs. L and W revealed several models that could be used for estimating the area of individual F. carica leaves. A linear model having L and W as independent variables provided the most accurate estimate: highest R2 (›0.95), smallest mean square errors (MSE), smallest prediction sum of squares (PRESS), and a PRESS value reasonably close to the error sum of squares (SSE). However, this model required double time for leaf measurement. The model having W as independent variable exhibited also a high accuracy and precision in estimating individual F. carica LA. We preferred this model because of its simplicity and convenience, as it only involves one variable. Model validation was carried out using an independent data set coming from another F. carica cultivar ('Dottato Bianco'). Correlation coefficients showed a strong relationship between predicted and observed leaf area with an underestimation of 6.6%. This model can be reliably adopted without recalibration to estimate LA of F. carica cultivars, non-destructively.
Giaccone, M., Pannico, A., Scognamiglio, P., Rivera, C.M., Cirillo, C., Rouphael, Y., De Pascale, S. and Basile, B. 2017. Regression model for leaf area estimation in Ficus carica L.. Acta Hort. (ISHS) 1173:163-168
leaf area estimation, fig, model calibration, model validation, non-destructive measurement


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China. "My China" is the cockney rhyming slang for "China plate" (meaning "my mate"). In South Africa, My China means a friend/mate.
Why do South Africans say BRÜ?
bro/bra/bru/boet/boetie – a close male friend and a term of affection used by one male to another. All words are variations of the word "broer" in Afrikaans meaning "brother". Boetie (Pronounced 'Boet – tea') specifically means little brother in Afrikaans because of the "ie" diminutive suffix.
Why do South Africans say my boy?
"He's gatvol!" could mean "He's had enough!". This Zulu word is usually expressed for something unbelievable. Technically it means "Yes, no". The phrase is used to express agreement or confirmation with someone or something.
What does Chana mean in South Africa?
chana. This does not come from the isiZulu word for nephew. It is simply a misspelling of the Cockney rhyming slang for "mate" – china (plate). —
What does Esvaar mean?
Eswar is a Boy/Male baby name and origin is Hindu, Indian, Telugu. Eswar, Boy/Male means: God. In Hindu, Indian, Telugu, the name Eswar is most often used as the name of a Boy/Male. And in Hindu, Indian, Telugu, the Boy/Male name Eswar means God.
How do u say hello in South Africa?
1. Howzit – A traditional South African greeting that translates roughly as "How are you?" or simply "Hello". 2. Heita – An urban and rural greeting used by South Africans.
What does hongi mean in South Africa?
The meaning of hongi roughly translates to the "sharing of breath," which is a fairly significant gesture. Once a visitor, also referred to as a manuhiri, enacts the hongi with a local, a sense of responsibility is also imparted to that individual about their place in the delicate ecosystem of the island.
What does Mara mean in South Africa?
Mara (pron. mah-rah) – but (eg. ' mara why?' – ' but why?) [from the Afrikaans word 'maar' meaning 'but']
What does lekker mean in South Africa?
– Lekker: An Afrikaans word meaning superb or fantastic which is applied equally to a person, object or event.
What does phara mean in South Africa?
Also known as phara-phara. A term that refers to a drug addict who often terrorizes the community through criminal activities. The term is mostly used in Xhosa and Zulu speaking communities. In Gauteng, this person would be called a Nyaope Boy.
Does China mean friend?
China (meaning friend) is probably originally from Cockney rhyming slang spoken by British immigrants (china plate meaning my mate).
What does the word cookies mean in South Africa?
biscuit: In South Africa a cookie is known as a "biscuit". The word is also a term of affection, as in, "Hey, you biscuit". … boet: [like "book", with a t] A term of affection, from the Afrikaans for "brother".


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The total population in Botswana was estimated at 2.4 million people in 2021, according to the latest census figures and projections from Trading Economics. source: Bank of Botswana
Looking back, in the year of 1960, Botswana had a population of 0.5 million people. This page provides the latest reported value for - Botswana Population - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. Botswana Population - values, historical data and charts - was last updated on June of 2022.
Population in Botswana is expected to reach 2.45 Million by the end of 2022, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Botswana Population is projected to trend around 2.47 Million in 2023 and 2.48 Million in 2024, according to our econometric models.


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When you design an actions pane control, it can be helpful to resize the control to the width of the task pane so that you can see exactly what the controls will look like when they are visible on the task pane. The actions pane control can be found in the New Items dialog box.
1. Create a new Excel Workbook solution using VSTO.
2. Right-click your Excel solution in Solution Explorer, point to Add, and then click New Item.
3. In the Add New Item dialog box, click Actions Pane Control, and then click Add. See Figure 5.3, presented earlier, for an example.
4. Expand the Size property for the control and set the width to 200.
You can add Windows Forms controls to the design surface of the actions pane control by dragging the controls from Toolbox.
5. Add two Label controls, and change the second label to resemble a text box by selecting a white background color, adding a border, and changing the AutoSize property to False (see Figure 5.4).
6. Keep the default name of the label (Label1) for the first label on the control, and change its Text property to Formatting of Active Cell.
7. Change the name of the second label to SelectionFont, set the Tex-tAlign property to MiddleCenter, and clear out any text.
You should also change the anchor of each of these controls so that the labels resize if the task pane is resized. Set the Anchor property to Top, Left, Right for each label. The code to add this actions pane control to the action pane should be added to the Startup event handler of ThisWorkbook. The variable to reference the control is created at the class level as a public variable so that you can access it from the worksheet using the Globals class.
8. Add the code in Listing 5.7 to the ThisWorkbook class, replacing the existing Startup event handler.
Listing 5.7. Displaying the actions pane control on the actions pane Public ActionsControl As New ActionsPaneControl1
Private Sub ThisWorkbook_Startup(ByVal sender As Object, _ ByVal e As System.EventArgs) Handles Me.Startup
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A jQuery plugin for easy creation of responsive lightbox-style
media galleries and carousels. Features:
- Groups together your media in a lightbox-style gallery or carousel.
- Autorotating carousels.
- Carousel pager support.
- CSS transitions.
- Basic UI included.
- Lazyloads images and video through lazysizes.js.
See below for basic setup and examples.
Download from GitHub, or install from npm or bower:
You will find everything you need in the folder
- Add slidebox.css to the header of your html.
- Load jQuery in your page, preferably in the footer to optimize load times.
- On the next line load slidebox-min.js or slidebox-lazy-min.js.
- Create a gallery by wrapping your images in an element
slide-box. See the examples below, and the source of this page.
Example 1: Image Grid with Zoom
You can nest images one element deep. The parent element needs to have a class of
slide. For instance:
background-size: cover to create image blocks equal in size. Look at the CSS included on this page in /demo/demo.css.
Example 2: Carousel
Create a carousel by adding the class
box-carousel to your container. Carousels have pager support built-in. If you want a pager, include it in HTML following the structure below.
As a starting point, the default
slidebox.css provides a responsive width of 50% as a starting point, with an image ratio of 4/3. You can override this in your own CSS. For instance, if you need the carousel to have a fixed width.
The carousel above has been set to 100% of its parent by defining these styles:
Make sure to load your CSS after the included stylesheet.
Example 2A: Automatic Looping
Create a carousel that loops by itself by setting two data attributes:
- Time between slide transitions in ms.
Example 3: Lazy Loading
slideBox.js can lazyload images through the lazysizes.js plugin.
To make this work:
- Load the lazy version of the plugin: slidebox-lazy-min.js.
- Add the CSS class
lazyloadto your slide element.
- Move your image source to a data attribute called
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OSX Mavericks: Kotoeri Japanese input method sometimes appears to generate incorrect characters
When you have more than one input method selected in Mavericks, you may see one or more of the following:
- When Kotoeri and another language are both configured as keyboard input methods, the input source may not use JIS (Japan Industry Standards) keyboard settings as expected.
- OS X doesn't accept your screen saver password, even when it seems like you typed the password correctly.
In OS X Mavericks, Kotoeri uses the Latin keyboard layout at the prompts listed above when typing Japanese text. This causes differences in the keyboard layout when multiple languages are enabled as Input Sources. For example, if Kotoeri and French are both enabled as Input Sources, a Japanese keyboard registers the keypress of a "Q" key as an "A" instead.
To change this behavior, disable any additional languages besides Japanese from the Input Sources tab of Keyboard preferences in System Preferences.


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Clue: Uzbek lake
We have 1 answer for the clue Uzbek lake. See the results below.
- About 26,000 square miles of Asia
- About 25,000 square miles of Asia
- World's fourth-largest inland body of water
- It's shrinking in Asia
- Noted lake with more than 10% salinity
- Fast-shrinking body
- Uzbek body of water
- Body of water between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan
- Body of water south of Orsk
- It's now less than half its 1960 size
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