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For driving in Honduras, a foreign visitor must have a full driving license valid in the country of his residence and an International driving permit.
To rent a vehicle in Honduras, a driver must be at least 21 years of age and have held a driver license for 2 years or more. Drivers under 24 and have to pay a young drivers surcharge.
The main road traffic rules:
- Driving is on the right hand side of the road.
- The minimum driving age is 18 years.
- Seat belts when driving are mandatory for drivers and passengers.
- Children under 12 years must be transported in the back sits.
- The use of a mobile phone while driving is prohibited, with the exception of a hands-free system.
- The maximum speed limit in urban areas is 40 km/h, and outside the urban areas 80 km/h.
- The permitted blood alcohol level is 0.07%.
- It is required to have in the car warning triangle, spare tire, and tools.
- It is not permitted to smoke while driving.
- Helmets are mandatory for all motorcycle riders.
- It is not permitted the following types of turns, unless allowed by the signaling and traffic management:
- right turns with caution in crossing areas covered by light;
- left turns;
- U-turns or return.
- To park vehicles in urban areas and in permitted areas, the vehicle tires must be at a maximum of 15 inches from the curb.
- It is prohibited to park on driveways and sidewalks, curves, bridges, less than 5 meters of intersections, street and pedestrian crossings.
Driving Overseas - Short Information
- Drivers must carry at all times while driving their valid driver licenses, car registration and insurance documents.
- Honduran roads are poorly lit and marked. People and animals are on the roads at all hours.
- In Honduras, there are no toll roads.
- In case of an emergency, foreign travelers should carry mobile phones in case of an emergency.
- Rockslides are common, especially in the rainy season which is from May through December.
- Foreign drivers should always drive with their doors locked and windows closed to avoid robberies. It is recommended to park vehicles in secure parking areas.
- In a case of an accident, vehicles may not be moved until the traffic police arrive.
- Any vehicle traveling in the country, must carry corresponding plates identification, one positioned in the front of the vehicle and another in the rear, except for vehicles requiring a single plate, which must be placed on the rear with a lighting device. Vehicles with foreign license plates entering the territory of Honduras can run with permit issued by the customs Honduran admission location.
- The back down is only allowed to park or accommodate a vehicle. It is forbidden to drive on public roads and making turns as long as it recedes.


Toner Gum Transfer with B.I.G. Ground
In this experiment, we aim to develop a method of transferring a toner-printed image onto a copper plate to act as a resist in the etch. The process was first tested by Andrew Baldwin, and involves wetting a toner image with gum arabic, rolling on a coating of B.I.G hard ground, and wiping off excess ground with a damp sponge. The wet ground should stick to the printer toner, and remain in all but the white areas of the paper. This treated image is then run through the press facing the copper plate in order to transfer the B.I.G. onto the copper. The plate is baked, allowed to sit and cure, and etched in ferric chloride. The B.I.G. should act as an aquatint to achieve tone, and the white areas will open-bite. We hope that with some refinement, this technique will render a printed image that is as true as possible to the tone and detail of the original image. For these tests, we printed our source images on a Brother laser printer model number HL- 2280DW. In most tests we used the printer on its default settings, but we did utilize the photocopy setting and another special setting for the Pronto Plates, as explained in the following tests.
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BUILDING 2G SPORT SURFACE – FROM START TO FINISH
Project Name: Ruthin Leisure Centre
Project Address: Denbighshire, North Wales
Size of Project: 6300 m² sand filled all weather pitch
Works Carried Out: Replacement of the existing poor quality field into a brand new and improved all-weather hockey pitch. The current ground suffered heavily with standing water issues. The construction of this new sports pitch included groundworks, soil stabilisation, sports pitch drainage, engineered macadam subbase, sports rebound fencing, 300 lux sports floodlighting and sand filled multi-use carpet.
"We are very pleased with the outcome. Our surface was awful and unusable before these works and now it has been transformed and the students are making the most of this new facility."
The pitch was very muddy and uneven which made the playing and performance characteristics poor, as well as potentially unsafe for players. Therefore, they decided to construct a new all-weather sports pitch facility for use all year round.
EXCAVATION FOR NEW ARTIFICIAL PITCH:
The excavation process involved removing the existing layer of topsoil in preparation for the new surfacing and pitches to be constructed. The pictures below show the initial ground works for the new multi-use sports court after the original topsoil was removed.
SOIL STABILISATION GROUNDWORKS:
The process of soil stabilisation was carried out to ensure that the pitch had a good quality subbase to install our surfacing on, as the initial ground conditions didn't meet the CBR levels we required to build our synthetic turf pitch onto.
SPORTS PITCH DRAINAGE INSTALLATION:
A sports pitch drainage system was installed to prevent the build-up of water on the surface of the pitch, this could have had a negative effect on the playing characteristics, or have led to the pitch being unusable. This ensures that the surface is an all-weather pitch which is suitable for a variety of conditions.
POROUS STONE SUB BASE SPECIFICATION:
The installation of porous stone works as part of the sports pitch drainage system as it contains lots of air pockets to allow water to pass through it quickly and prevent flooding on the surface of the 2G pitch. This allows the drainage system to combat all weather pitch flooding by disposing of the excess water.
SPORTS FLOODLIGHT COLUMNS:
The installation of sports floodlighting around the pitch allows continued use in low light conditions. This means that the leisure centre can increase its revenue as a result of extending the opening hours.
REBOUND TWIN BAR FENCING:
Sports pitch rebound fencing was put up around the 2G surface to prevent the risk of balls getting lost or causing an inconvenience for other people outside of the playing area. This also reduces maintenance costs by stopping sports surface contamination from external factors.
MACADAM SPORTS SURFACES:
The construction of the Macadam subbase surfacing over the groundworks of the pitch ensures an even playing field and gives a bound subbase specification to work from as a firm platform whenever you might need to have the pitch resurfaced in future.
QUALITY CONTROL TOLERANCE TESTS:
Surfacing tests were carried out to assess the quality and performance characteristics of the pitch, this was to ensure that the safety of the players was not compromised at any time. This surface testing also checks to make sure that the pitch meets all the relevant accreditations of the sport's governing bodies.
INSITU RUBBER SHOCK PAD:
The installation of shock pads between the subbase and the playing surface, which act as an underlay for the artificial grass, ensures that the surface meets the recommended safety requirements and provides a comfortable playing experience for the users.
COMPLETED SYNTHETIC SURFACING:
The final result is a 2G all-weather artificial grass sports pitch which meets all the required performance and safety criteria and provides a much better playing experience for the users when it comes to playing both hockey and other sports like football. With the added floodlighting the Leisure Centre can now increase usage hours.

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I'm Swiss and I've been drinking water from mountain streams all my life, without any altitude restriction, while observing three basic rules. You can drink the water if:
 - the river is small enough to jump across it
 - there is no cattle (alpage) above, where cows, goats and sheep may poo into the water
 - there is no human settlement above
Drinking this water is one of my favourite things when hiking and I mostly go hiking carrying only a minimal amount of water to drink on the peaks where there are no rivers or sources. I hike often (in Ticino) and managed to survive for 44 years :-)
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If the river is small enough? Why? I think it shouldnt be too small because of pollution. – Wills 19 hours ago
I suppose you mean outside of village, so you are talking about streams and sources. In any alpine areas (France, Italy, Switzerland, Austria) I drink water unfiltered when I assume that there are no alps (place with cattle during summer) upstream, which worked for me. Of course you usually cannot be 100% sure about it, but almost so. If there is cattle upstream, you have a quite a chance of getting diarrhea. I did it twice until now when I was just too thirsty and once came to regret that decision :)
Many people attribute diarrhea to glacier water, which I cannot confirm. Unless you drink it constantly, the lack of minerals is not a problem either.
For dwells in towns in Switzerland you can drink always unless there is a sign telling you otherwise. Sometimes such a sign is present as the water is not officially tested, that also very often the case in alpine huts, while the water is fine. But you cannot know, so unless you have somebody trustful to advice you, keep away.
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Definition of coccolith in English:
A minute, rounded, calcareous platelet, numbers of which form the spherical shells of coccolithophores.
- At this rate it is possible to produce an average 100 metre thickness of coccoliths as calcareous ooze on the ocean floor in less than 200 years.
- Chalk, though it may include shell fragments, is predominantly composed of coccoliths from planktonic algae, forming fine-grained limestone.
- The living cell possesses a gelatinous sheath in which are embedded calcareous plates termed coccoliths.
Mid 19th century: from Greek kokkos 'grain or berry' + lithos'stone'.
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How to clear Diluent/Lyse Empty error.
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Career Clusters are broad occupational groupings...an organizing tool defining education for post-secondary education and careers using 16 broad clusters of occupations and 79 pathways with validated standards that ensure opportunities for all students regardless of their career goals and interests.
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Career Clusters are a tool for a seamless educational system that:
- blends rigorous academic/technical preparation
- provides career development
- offers options for students to experience all aspects of a business or industry
- facilitates/assists students and educators with ongoing transitions
- provide a framework for continuing contemporary, high-quality programs
- provide a framework for seamless education
- provide more career options for students
- provide a framework for organizing and reorganizing the delivery of career and technical education and needed 21st Century Skills
- provide understanding of knowledge and skill transfer and verification of qualification
Career Cluster Framework
The cluster/pathway framework supports ongoing efforts to move from vocational education to career and technical education.
- Cluster Core Level--Skills and knowledge all students need within the cluster
- Pathway Level--Skills and knowledge necessary to pursue a full range of career opportunities within a pathway
- Career Specialties--Represents the full range of career opportunities within each path
A career pathway is a coherent, articulated sequence of rigorous academic and career related courses, commencing in ninth grade and leading to an associate degree, and/or an industry-recognized certificate or licensure, and/or a baccalaureate and beyond. A career pathway...
- is developed, implemented and maintained in partnership among secondary and postsecondary education, business, and employers.
- is available to all students, including adult learners, and designed to lead to rewarding careers.
- training for specific jobs or occupations
- knowledge and skill statements for this level would be created by industry standards and verified by business and industry representatives
- Represents the full range of career opportunities within each path

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Step 1
Remove Fixtures
Empty the room and remove any fixtures that may impede the process of removing the tile. Turn off water supply before removing a sink or toilet. If removing a toilet, drain reservoir, remove bolt and rock the fixture to break wax seal.
Step 2
Locate or Create a Starting Point
Step 3
Remove Tile
From the starting point, continue to pry up tile. Deposit tiles in a trashcan or large bucket as they are removed to minimize clutter. Remember that tile can be heavy and an overfilled waste receptacle will be difficult to haul away.
Step 4
Access Underlayment
In some cases, tiling may have been attached directly to a concrete floor or sub-floor, but a plywood or mortarboard underlayment is common. An inappropriate or damaged underlayment should be removed, but some may be left in place for re-use. Access the underlayment and remove to expose the sub-floor, if necessary.
Step 5
Clear Debris
Use a broom or shop vac to clear all debris from the floor.
Step 6
Remove Exposed Nails
If an underlayment has been removed, it may be necessary to remove or pound in exposed nails to leave behind a flat surface.
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Inspect Floor
Once the old tile floor has been removed, inspect the subfloor for damage that my need to be repaired before a new floor is installed. Patch or replace any rotten wood or divots in concrete floors. The subfloor should be smooth and damage-free before a new floor is installed.


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1. Open GameCIH
2. Select "Input Number"
3. Input the amount you want to change
4. Change the values a few times until you get 1-2 addresses
5. Lock the value(s)
6. Commit an action (such as making a recipe) for the change(s) to take effect
(I tried to change the popularity values, but I'd get 0 addresses every time)


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Free Thoughts Podcast: Richard E. Wagner Discusses 'Politics as a Peculiar Business'
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Is an economy like a machine or a tropical rainforest? Is it more like a mechanical device that can be maintained by an exogenous force (government), or is it more like a diverse ecology, one that includes government actors?
Richard Wagner joins the Free Thoughts Podcast to discuss his new book, Politics As a Peculiar Business: Insights from a Theory of Entangled Political Economy (2016).
Wagner concludes that modern governments function much the way a business enterprise does, albeit a strange one. He also theorizes about what happens when government becomes entangled in the same incentive structures it claims regulatory power over.
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Incidence and location of positive nonsentinel lymph nodes in head and neck melanoma
Eur J Surg Oncol
BACKGROUND: The complex lymphatic drainage in the head and neck makes sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) for melanomas in this region challenging. This study describes the incidence, and location of additional positive nonsentinel lymph nodes (NSLN) in patients with cutaneous head and neck melanoma following a positive SLNB. METHODS: A retrospective review was performed using a single institution prospective database. Patients with a primary melanoma in the head or neck with a positive cervical SLNB were identified. The lymphadenectomy specimen was divided intraoperatively into lymph node levels I-V, and NSLN status determined for each level. RESULTS: Of 387 patients with melanoma of the head and neck who underwent cervical SLNB, 54 had a positive SLN identified (14%). Thirty six patients (67%) underwent immediate completion lymph node dissection (CLND) of whom eight patients (22%) had a positive NSLN. The remaining 18 patients (33%) did not undergo CLND and were observed. Half of positive NSLNs (50%) were in the same lymph node level as the SLN and 33% were in an immediately adjacent level; only two patients were found to have NSLNs in non-adjacent levels. The only factor predictive of NSLN involvement was the size of the tumor deposit in the SLN>0.2 mm (p = 0.05). Superficial parotidectomy at CLND revealed metastatic melanoma only in patients with a positive parotid SLN. CONCLUSIONS: A positive NLSN was identified in 22% of patients undergoing CLND after a positive SLNB. The majority of positive NSLNs are found within or immediately adjacent to the nodal level containing the SLN.
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Gold-plating is a term relating to European Union law, used particularly in the UK.
Gold-plating refers to the practise of national bodies exceeding the terms of European Community directives when implementing them into national law. In the United Kingdom business lobbyists argue that the government and its agencies often tag additional measures on to the back of European Directives which place UK business at a competitive disadvantage in relation to other EU states where directives are implemented more literally.
In Italy, gold-plating has often been used a device to pass through controversial measures and ensuring a lower degree of parliamentary scrutiny, particularly in periods of weak governments.
EU governments committed themselves to a deregulation agenda at the Lisbon Summit in 2000, and as a consequence the European Commission has supported more maximum harmonisation measures in recent years, which effectively prohibit gold-plating.
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A teapoy is an item of furniture. The word is of Indian origin, and was originally used to describe a three-legged table.[1]
By erroneous association with the word "tea",[1] it is also used to describe a table with a container for tea, or a table for holding a tea service.
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 1. ^ a b OED, teapoy, etymology: from Hindi tīn three + Persian. pāï foot.


Neutralizing Ring
This ring is all about clearing. We are literally pulling out negative energy and attachments. You can use one ring or two depending on how quickly you want to move. Depending on the strength of the attachments, you can pull from 6 to 9 layers of structuring.
The 4" ring is great for very local types of issues like bodily pain however the 9" ring, made with sacred geometry (on a nodal point), gives you a resonant opening frequency higher than any other shape. It also makes it possible to work the body much faster and completely smoke the auric field for a floating effect.
Want to go for a ride? Stand on two 4" rings and clear your entire body in just seconds
 This protocol is only one of the many uses for the ring. Its uses include clearing non-organic material in food and water, reducing pain or preventing energy absorption from clients.
Test the heaviness before and after to notice the clearing.
Step 1. Clear vertically (flat along the body) within 1" of the body in order to clear the first zone and pull out the negative structuring from the first layer in your cells. Move along the body from the feet to just above the head on all sides.
Step 2. Clear zone 2 which is about 1 foot away from the body and you do this by making your ring perpendicular to the body and again move from the feet to just over the head on all sides. Do a pass vertical along each side as well as perpendicular.
Step 3. Clear zone 3 which is about 6 feet away from the body. Do a sweep in this zone and notice how your client feels. It could be better to have them lying down as it is common for the client to feel unstable. Do a pass vertical along each side as well as perpendicular.
This will give you a total of 8 passes. If your client is lying down, you will need to call on the Devas to help you clear the zones (the part of the body that is in contact with the table).
Call on the Devas, the nature spirit that is connected to everything. For example, by simply saying to yourself or outloud, "I call on the Devas to work the back of the body as well". Because the rings have such high Devas, you are able to request what part of the body you wish to work on. This will expand the auric field and create a cleared presence. Practitioners will also get the work provided to the client
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How Is The Amount Of Compensation Payable Calculated?
The amount of compensation that the employer has to pay is calculated according to the following specifications:
- When there is a death caused due to an injury, the compensation payable amounts to 50% of the wages*the factor that is relevant at the time (the higher amount is considered). An additional Rs.1000 is to be provided for funeral expenses.
- In case the workman is totally and permanently disabled under Schedule1, 60%of his salary* the factor relevant is to be provided. If the amount is less than 60,000, the compensation has to be raised to Rs.60000.
- In case the workman is partially but permanently disabled, the same calculations as above apply-but the percentage is calculated on the basis of the loss in earning capacity.If the injury is not specified under schedule1, compensation commensurate with the loss in income must be made. Also, the loss or reduction in income will need to be assessed by a qualified doctor.
- Where the workman is temporarily disabled (either partial or total), the employer will need to make a compensation amounting to 25% of the monthly salary of the worker. This will go on for the time the disability continues, or 5 years –whichever period is shorter.
Workmen Compensation Laws in India


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Bronze is a manufactured metal that does not occur naturally. Bronze bars can be used to make reasonable weapons and armor that are 75% effective compared to iron. Bronze can also be used to make furniture and other objects at a metalsmith's forge.
Bronze cannot be smelted from a single ore; it must be smelted using one of the following recipes:
Bronze has a value of 5 and uses the same ingredients as fine pewter (which also has a value of 5). If you find yourself short of tin, use this metal to make your objects of art instead of using fine pewter.
Another advantage of bronze is that, from ores, it only requires 1 fuel to smelt 2 bars of bronze. This is the best fuel:product ratio of any weapon-grade metal in the game*. This can be key in the early game, or on fuel-scarce maps, and/or if time is a critical factor.
(* of silver, copper, bronze, bismuth bronze, iron or steel.)
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Acceptance by silence is a type of acceptance of a contract. Generally a contract cannot be accepted by silence. However, a contract will be considered as accepted even in case of silence in the following cases:
1. in case of past dealings of the parties;
2. in case if the offeror has waived communication by indicating that acceptance may be made by silence or inaction;
3. if one party requests to change the terms of the contract; and
4. offer to renew an insurance policy is sent to the insured.


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When importing tables into Cartographica using File > Import Table Data… Cartographica uses a sampling of the file to help determine the types of the data.
If the imported file is a DBF file, field information (name, length, and type) are taken directly from the schema in the file.
The process is as follows:
- First it scans the beginning of the file looking for delimiters to determine the end of line, field break, and field escape characters. Line breaks are expected to be either CR, LF, or CRLF.
- If you have marked the first line as containing the field names, they are taken as the field names and the line is skipped.
- A series of lines (usually 30) are read by Cartographica to sample the data for type information. All fields are originally presumed to be string (text) fields, but each of the fields in each of the lines is tested to see if they could also be another format, such as date or number.
- Once the lines are read and the testing is done, Cartographica makes a determination based on the data in the fields as to the type. If all read lines contain valid numbers, the field is presumed to be numeric; if all lines contain valid dates, the field is presumed to be dates; otherwise, it is taken as a string.
In versions prior to 1.4, if you encounter a situation where a field is mistakenly recognized as a date or number field, it is possible to remedy this by moving a line (or lines) that does not comply with that to the top of the file.


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EVM Measurements for a 802.15.4 (ZigBee®) System
This example shows how to use the COMM.EVMCOMM.EVM System object to measure the error vector magnitude (EVM) of a simulated IEEE® 802.15.4 [ 1 ] transmitter. IEEE 802.15.4 is the basis for the ZigBee specifications.
Error Vector Magnitude (EVM)
The error vector magnitude (EVM) is a measure of the difference between a reference waveform, which is the error-free modulated signal, and the actual transmitted waveform. EVM is used to quantify the modulation accuracy of a transmitter. [ 1 ] requires that a 802.15.4 transmitter shall not have an RMS EVM value worse than 35%.
System Parameters
An 802.15.4 system for 868 MHz band employs direct sequence spread spectrum (DSSS) with binary phase-shift keying (BPSK) used for chip modulation and differential encoding used for data symbol encoding.
dataRate = 20e3; % Bit rate in Hz
M = 2; % Modulation order (BPSK)
chipValues = [1;1;1;1;0;1;0;1;1;0;0;1;0;0;0];
 % Chip values for bit 0.
 % Chip values for 1 is the opposite.
Section 6.7.3 of [ 1 ] specifies that the measurements are performed over 1000 samples of I and Q baseband outputs. To account for filter delays, we include 1 more bit in the simulation of the transmitted symbols. We chose to oversample the transmitted signal by four. We assume an SNR of 60 dB to account for transmitter and test hardware imperfections.
numSymbols = 1000; % Number of symbols required for one EVM value
numFrames = 100; % Number of frames
nSamps = 4; % Number of samples that represents a symbol
filtSpan = 8; % Filter span in symbols
gain = length(chipValues); % Spreading gain (number of chips per symbol)
chipRate = gain*dataRate; % Chip rate
sampleRate = nSamps*chipRate; % Final sampling rate
numBits = ceil((numSymbols)/gain)+1;
 % Number of bits required for one EVM value
SNR = 60; % Simulated signal-to-noise ratio in dB
We can obtain BPSK modulated symbols with a simple mapping of 0 to +1 and 1 to -1. If we also map the chip values, then we can modulate before bit-to-chip conversion and use matrix math to write efficient MATLAB® code. ZigBee specifications also define the pulse shaping filter as having a raised cosine pulse shape with rolloff factor of 1.
% Map chip values
chipValues = 1 - 2*chipValues;
% Design a raised cosine filter with rolloff factor 1
hTxFilter = comm.RaisedCosineTransmitFilter('RolloffFactor', 1,...
 'OutputSamplesPerSymbol', nSamps,...
 'FilterSpanInSymbols', filtSpan);
hRxFilter = comm.RaisedCosineReceiveFilter('RolloffFactor', 1,...
 'InputSamplesPerSymbol', nSamps,...
 'FilterSpanInSymbols', filtSpan,...
 'DecimationFactor', nSamps);
EVM Measurements
The Communications System Toolbox™ provides COMM.EVM to calculate RMS EVM, Maximum EVM, and Xth percentile EVM values. Section 6.7.3 of [ 1 ] defines the EVM calculation method, where the average error of measured I and Q samples are normalized by the power of a symbol. For a BPSK system, the power of both constellation symbols is the same. Therefore, we can use the 'Peak constellation power' normalization option. Other available normalization options, which can be used with other communications system standards, are average constellation power and average reference signal power.
hEVM = comm.EVM('Normalization', 'Peak constellation power')
hEVM =
 System: comm.EVM
 Normalization: 'Peak constellation power'
 PeakConstellationPower: 1
 MaximumEVMOutputPort: false
 XPercentileEVMOutputPort: false
We first generate random data bits, differentially encode these bits using a DifferentialEncoderDifferentialEncoder System object, and modulate using BPSK. We spread the modulated symbols by employing a matrix multiplication with the mapped chip values. The spread symbols are then passed through a pulse shaping filter. The EVM object assumes that received symbols, rd, and reference symbols, c, are synchronized, and sampled at the same rate. We downsample the received signal, r, and synchronize with the reference signal, c.
[ 1 ] requires that 1000 symbols be used in one RMS EVM calculation. To ensure we have enough averaging, we simulate 100 frames of 1000 symbols and use the maximum of these 100 RMS EVM measurements as the measurement result. We see that the simulated transmitter meets the criteria mentioned in Error Vector Magnitude section above.
% Tx and Rx filter delays are identical and equal to half the filter span.
% Total delay is equal to the sum of two filter delays, which is the filter
% span of one filter.
refSigDelay = hTxFilter.FilterSpanInSymbols;
% Simulated number of symbols in a frame
simNumSymbols = numBits*gain;
% Initialize peak RMS EVM
peakRMSEVM = -inf;
% Create a comm.DifferentialEncoder object to differentially encode data
hdiffenc = comm.DifferentialEncoder;
% Create an comm.AWGNChannel System object and set its NoiseMethod property
% to 'Signal to noise ratio (SNR)'
 'SNR', SNR);
% Loop over bursts
for p=1:numFrames
 % Generate random data
 b = randi([0 M-1], numBits, 1);
 % Differentially encode
 d = step(hdiffenc, b);
 % Modulate
 x = 1-2*d;
 % Convert symbols to chips (spread)
 c = reshape(chipValues*x', simNumSymbols, 1);
 % Pulse shape
 cUp = step(hTxFilter, c);
 % Calculate and set the 'SignalPower' property of the channel object
 hChan.SignalPower = sum(cUp.^2)/length(cUp);
 % Add noise
 r = step(hChan, cUp);
 % Downsample received signal. Account for the filter delay.
 rd = step(hRxFilter, r);
 % Measure using the EVM System object
 rmsEVM = step(hEVM,...
 complex(rd(refSigDelay+(1:numSymbols))),...
 % Update peak RMS EVM calculation
 if (peakRMSEVM < rmsEVM)
 peakRMSEVM = rmsEVM;
% Display results
fprintf(' Worst case RMS EVM (%%): %1.2f\n', peakRMSEVM)
 Worst case RMS EVM (%): 0.19
We showed how to utilize COMM.EVM to test if a ZigBee transmitter complies with the standard specified EVM values. We used a crude model that only introduces additive white Gaussian noise and showed that the measured EVM is less than the standard specified 35%.
Selected Bibliography
 1. IEEE Standard 802.15.4, Wireless Medium Access Control (MAC) and Physical Layer (PHY) Specifications for Low-Rate Wireless Personal Area Networks, 2003.
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German Dharmaduta Society (in Sri Lanka)
Founded in 1952 by Asoka Weeraratna to propagate Buddhism and establish the Buddha Sasana in Germany and other Western countries, like Arahant Mahinda did it in Sri Lanka 2300 years ago. The GDS sponsored the first Buddhist Mission to Germany in 1957, and continues to send monks to reside and conduct Dharmaduta work at the Berlin Buddhist Vihara in Germany. The GDS administers the Berlin Vihara which was founded in 1957 by Asoka Weeraratna ( later known as Mitirigala Dhammanisanthi Thero ).


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Automobile structure steel plate is widely used in Automobile various parts,Automotive structural steel has the high technology content. With the continuous improvement of the level of automobile products,Automotive structural steel are increasingly in demand.BBN steel Automobile structure steel plate main steel grade:BS EN10268,H 240LA, H 280LA, H 320LA, H 360LA, H 400LA JIS G3113 SAPH310, SAPH370, SAPH400, SAPH440.
Automobile structure steel or automotive steel is used to provide greater strength to vehicle components. High strength of steel can be achieved by mixing alloy materials and cooling at low temperature. Additionally, automotive structural steel has excellent cold forming ability. Therefore, it is used in the making of boom, arms of truck, and trailer frames. Approximately, 34% automotive structural steel is used for body structures, panels, doors, and trunk closures, 23% automotive structural steel is used for drive train components, engine component, and gears, 12% is used for suspension units, and the remaining is used for tyres, wheels, steering, breaking system, and fuel tanks. Ultra-high strength steel is keenly used in the making of B-pillar and front cross parts of automotive vehicles. High-strength steel has good balance of strength, formability, energy absorption, and durability. Therefore, it is used in the making of roof and side panels of automotive vehicles.
Automotive structural steel makers are deliberately using lightweight alloy materials with automotive structural steel in a bid to inches physical property of vehicle components i.e., strength, ductility, toughness and fatigue and make a significant cornerstone among the customers, clientele, and in the global automotive structural steel market.
Common Grades of Automobile StructureSteel
We can supply various sizes and shapes of automobile structure steel products. Automobile structure steel plates and coils are mainly used for automobile beams and other structural parts that require good cold forming properties and have higher strength requirements.


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Visual Expert for PowerBuilder allows you to find dynamic calls to DataWindows.
The "Dynamic DW" feature helps to find which DataWindow controls change their DataObject at runtime.
How to Find Dynamic Calls to DataWindows:
- Select "DataWindows" in the Main View.
- Click the "Dynamic DW" macro in the navigation bar.
- The result displayed, is divided into two parts:
- DataObjects called dynamically
- Methods calling DataObjects dynamically
Analyze DataObjects called dynamically:
- Select a DataWindow and click on 'Impact Analysis' in the navigation bar:
the methods calling this object are listed.
- Select a method: Its code is displayed and references to the DataObject are highlighted
- Mouse over the highlighted reference to display a tooltip which indicates where the DataObject is located.
- You can also navigate back to the highlighted DataWindow by clicking on its name as shown below:
Analyze Methods dynamically calling DataObjects:
- Select a method in the treeview: Its code is displayed and references to the DataObject are highlighted.
- Mouse over a reference: A tooltip shows some details about the DataObject.


Thread Text into Shapes with Adobe CS5
Adobe Creative Suite 5 (Adobe CS5) Illustrator allows you to create custom columns of text that are in different shapes and sizes by threading closed shapes together. This technique works with rectangles, circles, stars, or any other closed shape and can lead to some creative text areas.
Follow these steps to thread text into shapes:
 1. Create any shape, any size.
 For this example, we've created a circle.
 2. Create another shape (it can be any shape) someplace else on the page.
 3. With the Selection tool, select one shape and Shift-click the other to make just those two shapes active.
 4. Choose Type→Threaded Text→Create.
 A threading line appears indicating the direction of the threaded text.
 Threaded text areas flow from one area to another.
 Threaded text areas flow from one area to another.
 5. Select the Type tool, click the top of the first shape to start the threading, and start typing.
 Continue typing until the text flows over into the other shape.
If you no longer want the text to be threaded, choose Type→Threaded Text→Remove Threading, which eliminates all threading from the text shapes. To remove one or more, but not all, shapes from the threading, select the shape you want to remove from the threading and choose Type→Threaded Text→Release Selection.
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Mining Publication: Injury Analysis of Pennsylvania Small Surface Coal Mines
This paper is a descriptive analysis of injuries and fatalities at small surface bituminous coal mining companies in Pennsylvania. The purpose of analyzing a specific industry sector and location is to identify issues that might be missed in a wider analysis. Other studies of small mine safety (e.g., Peters and Fotta, 1994, Randolph and Boldt, 1997) have shown that the relationship between safety and mine size is not a simple one. Some injury types occur at higher rates at small mines, while others occur at lower rates. Consequently, an analysis limited to a specific type of mining can help identify hazards and issues specific to that sector. The results of this analysis will be useful for directing training, intervention, and research efforts towards the most prevalent causal factors and incident types.
Conference PaperMarch - 1998
NIOSHTIC2 Number: _PHONE_
Proc Third Health and Safety Seminar for Small Mines (Somerset, PA). University Park, PA: The Pennsylvania State University, 1998; :83-92


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Development of a Tri-Axial Cutting Force Sensor for the Milling Process
AbstractThis paper presents a three-component fixed dynamometer based on a strain gauge, which reduces output errors produced by the cutting force imposed on different milling positions of the workpiece. A reformative structure of tri-layer cross beams is proposed, sensitive areas were selected, and corresponding measuring circuits were arranged to decrease the inaccuracy brought about by positional variation. To simulate the situation with a milling cutter moving on the workpiece and validate the function of reducing the output errors when the milling position changes, both static calibration and dynamic milling tests were implemented on different parts of the workpiece. Static experiment results indicate that with standard loads imposed, the maximal deviation between the measured forces and the standard inputs is 4.87%. The results of the dynamic milling test illustrate that with identical machining parameters, the differences in output variation between the developed sensor and standard dynamometer are no larger than 6.61%. Both static and dynamic experimental results demonstrate that the developed dynamometer is suitable for measuring milling force imposed on different positions of the workpiece, which shows potential applicability in machining a monitoring system. View Full-Text
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Li, Y.; Zhao, Y.; Fei, J.; Zhao, Y.; Li, X.; Gao, Y. Development of a Tri-Axial Cutting Force Sensor for the Milling Process. Sensors 2016, 16, 405.
Li Y, Zhao Y, Fei J, Zhao Y, Li X, Gao Y. Development of a Tri-Axial Cutting Force Sensor for the Milling Process. Sensors. 2016; 16(3):_URL_ Style
Li, Yingxue; Zhao, Yulong; Fei, Jiyou; Zhao, You; Li, Xiuyuan; Gao, Yunxiang. 2016. "Development of a Tri-Axial Cutting Force Sensor for the Milling Process." Sensors 16, no. 3: 405.
Note that from the first issue of 2016, MDPI journals use article numbers instead of page numbers. See further details here.


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Aurora Etiopia La Stilografica Dell'Impero!
Well known the Aurora Etiopia,
less known the universe beyond.
The pen was sold in second half of 1936 to commemorate the foundation
of italian empire by Benito Mussolini.
Important the color choice:
Ivory white celluloid to reflect sun rays
Red and yellow of the box are colors of Roma (Rome) Empire's capitol
and the brown as the included ink pills
An additional gadget was included in the box
an ivory white medal in Moldrite (a kind of plastic)
with engraved 9 Maggio A XIV fascist era started in 1922 year of march to Rome
when Mussolini held the power, so 1922+14=1936
with red/yellow ribbon, exactly same ribbon used for official medal commemorating the march to Rome
Born as trench pen had to be loaded with water,
or other liquid (in desert is better drink the water)
adding a ink pill, a small supply was stored in
blind cap, a larger supply in celluloid case with engraved
INCHIOSTRO COLONIALE (colonial ink)
Even window stands were imperial eagle shaped
and could hold eight pens.
Pen usually found in ivory white, was made in other three colors,
red, green and gray/violet, unfortunately do not have any to show,
because are very very rare, only few examples are known,
I can just share the catalog image.
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Rules and Regulations for Hiking _EMAIL_>
- Trails are managed as part of the natural environment.
- Visitors must be prepared to meet and accept nature on its own terms.
- Please stay on designated trail.
- Trail is open from sunrise to sunset.
- Do not hike alone.
- Proper footwear recommended. Help preserve the trail's natural resources.
- Practice "LEAVE NO TRACE PRINCIPLES"
The following activities are prohibited on Kentucky State Parks hiking trails, unless otherwise noted:
- MOTORIZED VEHICLES
- Horseback Riding
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Rappelling and rock climbing.
- Hunting or disturbing wildlife.
- Collecting or digging for artifacts.
- Picking flowers or harming plants.
- Carving or damaging rock formations and trees.
- Unleashed Pets (must be on leash). Pets are not allowed on trails dedicated as Kentucky State Nature Preserve Lands.
Pets are not permitted on the Hiking Trails at Natural Bridge, except for the Henson Arch and Whittleton Trails. Most Trails at Natural Bridge are within a dedicated Kentucky State Nature Preserve, and pets are not permitted as a part of the management guidelines. Also, pets are not permitted within the McCreary County side of Cumberland Falls State Resort Park as this area is within a dedicated Kentucky State Nature Preserve.


Statalist The Stata Listserver
st: RE: Dear statalist,
From "Nick Cox" <>
To <>
Subject st: RE: Dear statalist,
Date Thu, 10 May 2007 13:44:21 +0100
If the ids are numeric, then
gen both = string(min(pupil, friend)) + " " + string(max(pupil, friend))
and if they are string, then
gen both = cond(pupil < friend, pupil, friend) + " " + cond(pupil < friend, friend, pupil)
Now search for -duplicateson both.
Suppose "Tony" names "Gordon" as his best friend, and vice versa.
It is true that "Gordon" < "Tony" as inequalities with strings are
based on alphanumeric order.
Either way,
pupil friend
42 24
24 42
will both be mapped to "24 42"
pupil friend
Tony Gordon
Gordon Tony
will both be mapped to "Gordon Tony". Then, as said, look for
Phillip Sinclair PhD (Lond) MSc BSc
> I have a data list of the following form:
> 1. pupil id... friend id
> 2. pupil id... friend id
> 3. etc
> Each pupil can have several friends, each listed as a
> separate case i.e. there can be several cases with the same
> pupil id each case identifying a separate friend.
> I wish to create a new variable to identify reciprocated
> friendship choices e.g. where pupil A names pupil B as a
> friend and pupil B names pupil A as a friend.
> Please can you tell me of a simple way of doing this in STATA.
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Question - how do I re-arrange the elements in a list into a random order (e.g. to shuffle a pack of cards, or to arrange the tracks on a CD into a random order for playing each once?)
Answer - use the power of a Python module - in this case the random module which includes a shuffle fucntion that does exactly what you need.
from random import *
from sys import *
top = int(argv[1])
basehand = range(1,top+1)
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What is a delegate?
Delegates play an important role in Utah's political system. Here are some commonly asked questions about delegates.
What is a delegate? What does a delegate do?
A delegate is someone from your precinct (neighborhood) whom you elect to represent your precinct at your party's convention. Delegates are important because they elect candidates for your political party's primary (and in some cases general) election.
What is a precinct caucus?
A precinct caucus is a neighborhood meeting where you and your neighbors of the same party affiliation get together and elect delegates and precinct officers.
These meetings happen once every two years on even-numbered years. This year, precinct caucuses will be held on Tuesday, March 13, at 7 p.m. for Democrats and Thursday, March 15, at 7 p.m. for Republicans.
Why become a delegate?
In Utah, delegates have a lot of sway politically. As a delegate you are one of 4,000 or fewer people (in some races as few as 80) who decide who will be your party's nominee in this year's elections.
If a candidate gets 60 percent or more of the delegate vote at convention, he or she is the party's nominee in the general election. If no one receives 60 percent of the vote, the two candidates with the highest number of votes go on to a primary election.
Who can be a delegate?
In order to be a delegate you must
- Be a U.S. citizen
- Be 18 years old or older by the date of the general election (Nov. 6 for this year)
- Live in the precinct you represent
If you are running for a Republican delegate position, you must be a registered Republican. If you have not already registered as a party member, you can do so at the precinct caucus.
What's the difference between a state and a county delegate?
There are two kinds of delegates: county delegates and state delegates. County delegates select nominees for county offices and also for legislative offices in districts that are entirely contained within that county. They also attend to county party business.
State delegates select nominees for federal and statewide offices and for legislative seats whose districts are in multiple counties. They also attend to state party business.
If I'm elected a delegate, what will I have to do?
Delegates serve two-year terms. Each year you are asked to attend one convention (your party's county convention if you are a county delegate, or your party's state convention if you are a state delegate).
In the first year of your term, you will attend the state or county nominating convention where you will select party nominees for the primary or general election. In preparation for this convention you will need to meet with the candidates (don't worry, they will seek you out) and decide who will best represent you, your neighborhood precinct and your values.
In the second year of your term you will attend the state or county organizing convention. In this convention, you will elect party officials, discuss the party platform and conduct other party business.
Each of these conventions lasts several hours and is either held on a weekday evening or Saturday morning. Be sure that you will be available to attend these conventions if you want to be a delegate. You will not be able to vote if you do not attend the convention.


Rainforest Jasper
Rainforest Jasper is a special kind of Rhyolite Lava found in volacnic areas all over the world. With it's brown-green background with orange highlights it resonated and earthy feel. Quartz Crystals are commonly found in the stone along with other minerals.
Rainforest Jasper is known for it's subdued and subtle earth energy attracting grounding and pleasant energy to ones life. It can give you a deep connection with Mother Earth and natural environments.


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Encyclopedia - Hun
'Hun' was a derogatory nickname used primarily by the British and Americans - officers rather than men - during the First World War to describe the German Army, e.g. "the Huns attacked at dawn".
The origin of the term dated back to the Boxer Rebellion (_PHONE_); in despatching his troops to China Kaiser Wilhelm II instructed them in a speech to behave like the Huns of old and to wreak vengeance ("let the Germans strike fear into the hearts, so he'll be feared like the Hun").
The term was widely used by Allied propaganda to suggest the worst kind of conduct from the German 'Huns', crushing neutral nations and imposing brutal rule upon conquered peoples.
A 'Woolly Bear' comprised a German shrapnel shell, which burst with a cloud-like explosion.
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Why more foreign students are attending Australian international schools
Southeast Asian students are flocking to Australian international schools. Source: Shutterstock
Australia has always been a popular destination for international students, but new reports show an influx of foreign student enrolments at Australian international schools at a rate that's unlikely to slow.
According to the Australian Financial Review, the number of non-native students at Australian international schools in 2018 increased by 11 percent from 2016. There are now over 25,000 international students enrolled in schools across the country.
These young learners make up such a significant portion of the K-12 student population that some schools are making special modifications to their facilities to accommodate them.
A hub for Southeast Asian students
Caralyn Dea, Director of International and Boarding at Toorak College, told the Australian Financial Review that the boarding school has 58 international students out of 62 boarders, out of which two-thirds come from China.
She said, "We've just finished renovating our boarding house. It's had a full redesign with feng shui principles built into the structure."
"A boarding school has its culture but it also has to reflect the values of the families who send their children to live and study there."
The major reason why parents from Southeast Asian families are choosing to send their children to Australia to study is to prepare them for university, on top of allowing them to receive a high-quality education delivered in English.
In countries like China, citizens are not proficient in English as it's not a language commonly spoken there. When enrolled in an Australian international school, foreign students can improve their English and subsequently enjoy an easier transition to university.
International schools also have smaller class sizes so teachers can focus more attention on students, helping them identify and address challenges they face.
Experience an English education in Australia
According to the Australian Financial Review, Toorak College "has a dedicated English language unit that ensures the foreign students are sufficiently fluent so they have every chance of high ATARs in their end-of-school exams."
Dr Minglu Chen, a lecturer at the University of Sydney's China Studies Centre, told ABC that families were looking for better English education and a pathway to top Australian universities for their children.
She said, "This is what we could expect from China's growing economy, which is at the moment is the second largest economy in the world, which actually also has a growing middle class.
"I think parents, wealthy middle class parents in China, would prefer their children to be educated in an English-speaking society."
Parents from Southeast Asian families want their kids to receive an overseas education mainly so that they can eventually work or settle down in that country.
The recent tensions between China and the US, as well as the visa crackdown under the Trump administration, is further driving families from Asia to choose Australia instead.
The chance to work overseas and earn a higher wage compared to their home countries is more likely to happen in Australia than the US or UK.
Plus, the country is closer to Asia than Europe, the US or Canada, so parents feel more comfortable sending their kids to Australia where they can visit them more easily or have them return home for short breaks.
By allowing them to receive an Australian primary and secondary school education, students leave better prepared for university life in the country as well as beint more adjusted to the local culture.
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The Law Commission recommends reform of the Right to Manage
Helena Bannister explores the Law Commission's Right to Manage report.
On 21 July 2020 the Law Commission published three reports on commonhold; leasehold enfranchisement/freehold acquisition and the Right to Manage (RTM). The Law Commission makes hundreds of recommendations on these areas of proposed leasehold reform. This article will focus on the RTM report.
Right to Manage
The Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 gave leaseholders the ability to take over the freeholder's management functions without having to purchase the freehold. Current qualifying criteria have been deemed overly restrictive - it is not possible to exercise RTM on multiple buildings or buildings with more than 25% non-residential space. The Law Commission's recommendations include:
- The scope of buildings eligible extended, with the non-residential eligibility threshold raised to 50%.
- An extension of the right to leasehold house owners and give multi-building schemes a route to RTM.
- Removing the requirement that leaseholders pay the landlord's costs of an RTM claim, including in any tribunal proceedings. Giving leaseholders significantly more control and certainty over the costs they will incur will bring the RTM within reach of more leaseholders.
- Reducing the number of notices that leaseholders must serve in order to claim the RTM, and giving the tribunal the power to waive procedural mistakes in claim notices.
- Clearer rules for the management of property which is not exclusive to the premises claiming the RTM, such as shared gardens and carparks.
Alongside the Law Commission's recommendations on commonhold and enfranchisement, the Government will now need to decide whether these proposals to make the RTM procedure more accessible and workable should become law. If so, it could see an increase in tenants seeking to obtain control of management of existing leasehold developments, particularly with the proposed change in the non-residential threshold which would make many more buildings eligible. These reforms have been long in the making, and it remains to be seen whether the Government now pushes for these reforms to be implemented sooner rather than later.


Ways to handle bulk bags safely
When bulk bags are handled with care, they last longer. Bulk bags are an excellent choice for any company that wants to store or move large quantities of product. When purchasing these useful products, ensure that you choose a company that has the highest level of quality and have met regulatory requirements for design, transportation and storage.
Ways to handle bulk bags safely
1. Lifting
Before moving the bulk bag, check for visible damage to the loops or handles. Make sure that the current forklifts or lifting mechanisms used are rated to handle the weight of the filled bulk bag. When suspending them, use all of the lifting loops or handles provided. Verify that all of the loops are vertical and not twisted.
When lifting bulk bags, it is easier to steer the forklift forks into the loops if you approach the bag straight ahead rather than from an angle, aligning the front and back loop centres with each fork.
2. Storage
When you receive a shipment of bulk bags, make a clean, dry location for them – preferably out of the sun. This will protect the bags from severe weather, sunlight damage and other hazards that could jeopardise their durability and reliability.
Try using corrugated paper pallets instead of wood pallets to help protect the pallets from scuffing and contamination. You may store your bulk bags outside, but they can degrade if exposed to ultraviolet (UV) light for an extended period of time. UV inhibitors can be applied to the bags' woven fabric, but they do not last forever.
3. Stacking
When piling bulk bags on pallets, make sure the pallets are wider than the foundation of the bag. To ensure optimal stability, use a pyramid or assisted stacking approach. Each bag in a pyramid stack is positioned squarely and evenly distributed among four lower bags, creating a triangular shape.
These measures will contribute to the protection of your company's bulk bags and increase the durability of the bulk bags, lowering costs and risk and protecting your company from harm or damage while working.
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1.1 These test methods cover fixed detention hollow metal vision systems of various materials and types of construction. These fixed hollow metal vision systems are used in wall openings in detention and correctional institutions designed to incarcerate inmates.
1.2 Frame assemblies investigated under these test methods include individual components including detention security hollow metal frames, frame anchoring, security glazing, panels, and removable glazing stops.
1.3 These test methods are designed to test the capability of a fixed detention hollow metal vision system to prevent, delay, and frustrate escape; to limit or control access to unauthorized or secured areas; and prevent passage of contraband.
1.4 These test methods apply primarily to detention hollow metal vision systems between secure areas generally found inside a detention/correctional facility such as: day rooms, control rooms, cells, and sally ports. These test methods are applicable to vision systems other than hollow metal, provided testing and reporting procedures are followed.
1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
|Nederlandse titel||Standard Test Methods for Detention Hollow Metal Vision Systems|
|Engelse titel||Standard Test Methods for Detention Hollow Metal Vision Systems|


Calculating Combinations the Erlang Way
If you recall, I wrote some Ruby code to calculate combinations of values in lists. I needed to create a list of all combinations of values, where each combination had between 0 and N number of values, where N is equal to length of the source list. (I'm not sure I'm explaining that correctly, but refer to my previous post for examples).
Here's my first shot at how to do this in erlang. It look longer to find math:pow and how to convert a float to an integer in erlang than to write the actual code.
combos(L) -> combos(L, bit_masks(length(L))).
combos(L, [BH|BT]) ->
[mask_list(L, BH)|combos(L, BT)];
combos(_, []) -> [].
mask_list([H|T], [BH|BT]) ->
case (BH) of
1 -> [H|mask_list(T, BT)] ;
0 -> mask_list(T, BT)
mask_list([], []) -> [].
bit_masks(NumColumns) ->
bit_masks(0, round(math:pow(2, NumColumns))-1, NumColumns).
bit_masks(Max, Max, NumColumns) ->
[padl(NumColumns, bl(Max))];
bit_masks(X, Max, NumColumns) ->
[padl(NumColumns, bl(X)) | bit_masks(X+1, Max, NumColumns)].
padl(N, L) when N =:= length(L) -> L ;
padl(N, L) when N > length(L) -> padl(N, [0|L]).
bl(N) -> bl(N, []).
bl(0, Accum) -> Accum;
bl(N, Accum) -> bl(N bsr 1, [(N band 1) | Accum]).
Brief explanation:
The bl function creates a "bit list", given a number and an accumulator. So, bl(5,[]) will return [1,0,1].
The padl function pads the list, which is useful when you want to ensure that all combinations ultimately have the same length. So, padl(4, [0]) would return [0,0,0,0].
And then bit_masks creates a list of bit masks which we'll use to create the combinations. For example, bit_masks(4) returns:
And finally, to create the actual combinations, you will use combos. Example: combos([a,b,c,d]). This generates a result of:
So, is there a more erlang way to do this?
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Which college freshmen end up making more money 20 years later?
The happier ones:
…how happy individuals were as college freshmen predicted how high their income was nineteen years later, regardless of their initial level of wealth.
He's citing this study:
This longitudinal study examines the influence of dispositional affect, defined as self-rated cheerfulness at college entry, on 3 job outcomes (current income, job satisfaction, and unemployment history) assessed about 19 yrs later. Analysis using data from the 1976 "College and Beyond" survey of 13,676 freshmen shows that individuals with a higher cheerfulness rating at college entry have a higher current income and a higher job satisfaction rating and are less likely ever to have been unemployed than individuals with a lower cheerfulness rating. Although cheerfulness generally has a positive effect on current income, this effect is curvilinear, with current income increasing more rapidly at lower than at higher cheerfulness ratings; the effect is also moderated by parental income, with the increase in current income between any two cheerfulness ratings becoming greater as the level of parental income increases. The effect of cheerfulness on current income is not moderated by sex; the effect of cheerfulness on job satisfaction and on unemployment history is not moderated by either sex or parental income.
Source: "Dispositional affect and job outcomes" from Social Indicators Research
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Portuguese EZ word boards
Item Number: ACU013
Language Word Boards -- for both Non-English and Non-Verbal Communication.
They come in 20 languages wheres one side is is for ackts a a body locator and the other side has wording. Their is also one in English that can be used to communicate with an English speaking person who cannot speak due to tubes, surgery or other reasons. And the 20 non-English boards will also provide non-verbal communication.


was zero, day 0 was defined as the previous business day at the same time.
In 6.xx, if the check fails, and $timecheck is non-zero, the behavior is the same as before. If $timecheck is zero, day 0 is defined as the next business day at the same time.
So day 0 is now always the same, where before, day 0 meant two different things depending on whether $timecheck was zero or not.
(*) Default time
In Date::Manip 5.xx, the default times for dates was handled in an inconsistent manner. In the Date::Manip::Date documentation, if you parse a date from the "Common date formats" section, in Date::Manip 5.xx, if no time was included, it defaulted to "00:00:00". If you parsed a date from the "Less common formats" section, the default time was the current time.
So running a program on Jun 5, 2009 at noon that parsed the following dates gave the following return values:
 Jun 12 => Jun 12, 2009 at 00:00:00
 next week => Jun 12, 2009 at 12:00:00
This behavior is changed and now relies on the config variable DefaultTime. If DefaultTime is "curr", the default time for any date which includes no information about the time is the current time. Otherwise, the default time is midnight.
%z format
In Date::Manip 5.xx, the %z format would give an offset in the form: -0500. Now it gives it in the form: -05:00:00
Dropped mixed style delta parsing
In Date::Manip 5.xx, a parsed delta could be written in the delta style
or in a language-specific expanded form:
 1 hour 2 minutes 3 seconds
or in a mixed form:
 1 hour 2:3
The mixed form has been dropped since I doubt that it sees much use in real life, and by dropping the mixed form, the parsing is much simpler.
Approximate date/date calculations
In Date::Manip 5.xx, the approximate delta between the two dates:
 Jan 10 1996 noon
 Jan 7 1998 noon
was +1:11:4:0:0:0:0 (or 1 year, 11 months, 4 weeks). As of Date::Manip 6.00, the delta is +2:0:-0:3:0:0:0 (or 2 years minus 3 days). Although this leads to mixed-sign deltas, it is actually how more people would think about the delta. It has the additional advantage of being MUCH easier and faster to calculate.
Approximate relationships in deltas
When printing parts of deltas in Date::Manip::5.xx, the approximate relationship of 1 year = 365.25 days was used. This is the correct value for the Julian calendar, but for the Gregorian calendar, a better value is _PHONE_, and this is used in version 6.00.
Old style formats
The formats used in the printf command are slightly different than in the old Delta_Format command.
The old formats are described in the Date::Manip::DM5 manual, and the new ones are in the Date::Manip::Delta manual.
The new formats are much more flexible and I encourage you to switch over, however at this point, the old style formats are officially supported for the Delta_Format command.
At some point, the old style formats may be deprecated (and removed at some point beyond that), but for now, they are not.
The old formats are NOT available using the printf method.
The day field meaning changed in a few recurrences
The value of the day field can refer to several different things including the day of week number (Monday=1 to Sunday=7), day of month (1-31), day of year (1-366), etc.
In Date::Manip 5.xx, it could also refer to the nth day of the week (i.e. 1 being the 1st day of the week, -1 being the last day of the week). This meaning is no longer used in 6.xx.
For example, the recurrence:
referred to the 3rd occurrence of the 4th day of the week in February.
The meaning has been changed to refer to the 3rd occurrence of day 4 (Thursday) in February. This is a much more useful type of recurrence.
As a result of this change, the related recurrence:
is invalid. Negative numbers may be used to refer to the nth day of the week, but NOT when referring to the day of week numbers.
Recurrence range now inclusive
Previously, the list of dates implied by the recurrence were on or after the start date, but before the end date.
This has been changed so that the dates may be on or before the end date.
Dropped support for a couple English recurrences
Date::Manip 5.xx claimed support for a recurrence:
 every 2nd day in June [1997]
In actuality, this recurrence is not practical to calculate. It requires a base date which might imply June 1,3,5,... in 1997 but June 2,4,6 in 1998.
In addition, the recurrence does not fit the mold for other recurrences that are an approximate distance apart. This type of recurrence has a number of closely spaced events with 11-month gaps between groups.
I no longer consider this a valid recurrence and support is now dropped for this string.
I also dropped the following for a similar reason:
 every 6th Tuesday [in 1999]
Other minor recurrence changes
Previously, ParseRecur would supply default dates if the start or end were missing. This is no longer done.
The Date::Manip module contains the same functions that Date::Manip 5.xx had (though the OO modules do all the work now). In general, the routines behave the same as before with the following exceptions:
Previously, Date_ConvTZ took 1 to 4 arguments and used the local time zone and the ConvTZ config variable to fill in missing arguments.
Now, the Date_ConvTZ function only supports a 3 argument call:
If $from is not given, it defaults to the local time zone. If $to is not given, it defaults to the local time zone.
The optional 4th argument ($errlevel) is no longer supported. If there is an error, an empty string is returned.
In Date::Manip 5.xx, it was recommended that you pass arguments to ParseDate or ParseDateDelta. This is not recommended with 6.00 since it is much more intelligent about handling the arguments, and you'll just end up parsing the date/delta twice.
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March 31, 2021
Yogurt or kefir for parrots, hormonal Eclectus, alternative supplements
I've heard Parrots in general can have yogurt or greek yogurt. Can they have kefir? I make BOTH my own and do know you HAVE to make them different, but can they have kefir since kefir doesn't really have lactose.
Are female eclectus more or less hormonal caged with a male?
Do you feel it is good to give macaws or eclectus hemp?
Hi Mary,
In general, parrots should not have any dairy products. However, a small bite isn't going to harm a parrot. Kefir is not likely to be any better for a parrot than any type of yogurt. The way most kefir is made, makes it very high in sugar and parrots should not have high sugar content foods. But again, one bite is OK.
Any bird is going to be more hormonal if it is around or caged with another bird, even if they are the same gender. But yes, a female is going to be more hormonal around a male. She is also more likely to end up laying eggs. As to hormonal behavior, this is also a yes, and when birds are caged together, even if they are the same sex, they tend to become less tame.
Sterilized hemp seed used to be included in most seed mixes for pet birds, and it still is in some cases. As to any health benefit, there have not been any specific studies. They are beginning to study the CBD oil and any potential benefits or harm.
Thank you for asking Lafeber,
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Prostitution in France the exchange of sexual acts for money was legal until April, but several surrounding activities were illegal, like operating a brothel, living off the avails pimping, and paying for sex with someone under the age of 18 the age of consent for sex is In the Napoleonic era, France became the model for the regulatory approach to prostitution.
In the 20th century, however, a policy shift became apparent. Brothels became illegal in, and France signed the Convention for the Suppression of the Traffic in Persons and of the Exploitation of the Prostitution of Others in France thus became a major supporter of the international abolitionist movement for the eradication of prostitution see Abolitionism in France.
Prostitutes were not marginalized, but integrated into society where they had a role to play. In stories which were often ribald, prostitutes would be complicit with other women in avenging men. The great Cathedral of Chartres had a window endowed by prostitutes The Prodigal Son in the same way as other windows were endowed by various other trade guilds The Trade Windows.
During the Middle Ages, the various authorities, civil or noble, oversaw prostitution as an institution. Charlemagne AD was amongst those rulers who attempted to suppress prostitution, declaring flogging lashes as a punishment in his capitularies. This was primarily aimed at the common man, since harems and concubines were common amongst the ruling classes.
Some idea of the seriousness with which the state regarded the offense is provided by the fact that lashes was the severest sentence prescribed by the Code Alaric.


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- To measure effects of reducing salt content on the food matrix structure in relation to food quality emphasizing texture and sensorial properties.
- To develop methods for shelf-life prediction in products with reduced salt and strategies (e.g. hurdle technology, salt substitutes) to maintain food shelf-life.
- To identify industrial process and technological changes needed to ensure acceptable quality and shelf-life of low-salt products.
- To develop decision models to facilitate optimal choice of profitable production technology.
- Knowledge based production of second generation low salt products.
The main focus in this project is to address and solve the main technological and economical challenges related to texture and shelf life of fish and meat products with reduced salt levels, in order to meet health recommendations from the authorities and to secure important consumer benefits.


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Triggered Source Water Monitoring
Also called triggered source sampling, triggered source water monitoring tests the untreated source water (from a well or spring) for coliform bacteria when "triggered." The trigger is a positive (present) result from a routine coliform sample in the distribution system. Groundwater systems that disinfect are subject to the triggered monitoring requirement under the Groundwater Rule unless
they are implementing the GWR compliance monitoring option
. The triggered samples must be incorporated into the water system's coliform sampling plan.
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Triggered Source Water Monitoring
- Updates to the Coliform Sampling Plan Template for Small Systems (PDF; Summer 2009 Pipeline newsletter, page 7)
- Coliform Sampling Plan Template for Small Public Water Systems Serving Up to 1,000 Persons: fillable MS Word -orPDF
Note: There is no template for systems with populations over 1,000 people. For those sized systems, add into the coliform sampling plan that the triggered samples at the well(s) or spring(s) are also required, in addition to the repeat distribution samples.
- Representative Triggered Source Water Monitoring Plans: Systems with large distributions or multiple pressure zones may request to take triggered source samples only at those sources contributing to the location where the routine coliform distribution sample was positive. Prior approval of a representative triggered source water monitoring plan is required. Below are some helpful resources for developing such plans:
Source Assessment Monitoring
In the Groundwater Rule, source assessment monitoring refers to ongoing, periodic sampling of the source water that is not triggered by another test result. There are two types of source assessment monitoring:
- Annual Source Assessment Monitoring: The Groundwater Rule requires at least one "raw" untreated water sample from each source per year from all water systems that disinfect the water in any way - either with oxidizing agents (e.g., chlorine) or ultraviolet light. (A triggered source sample can meet this requirement for that calendar year.)
- Monthly Source Assessment Monitoring: Groundwater sources that are determined to be at higher risk of fecal contamination are required to collect monthly source samples for twelve months (or only during the months of operation for seasonal systems or sources) to determine whether any fecal contamination exists. Drinking Water Services will notify water systems individually if monthly source assessment monitoring is required.
Additional or Confirmation Monitoring
After one E. coli
-positive result from the source, a system must take five additional source samples within 24 hours to confirm fecal contamination, unless the system pursues corrective action immediately (with regulator approval).
GWR Compliance Monitoring
In lieu of triggered monitoring, a groundwater system that provides 4-log (99.99%) inactivation or removal of viruses can pursue the compliance monitoring option to meet Groundwater Rule requirements (GWR compliance monitoring). This option is only available to systems that: a) Drinking Water Services hydrogeologists determine do not need source reconstruction; and b) demonstrate that they achieve 4-log virus treatment before the first user. If approved, the water system will be assigned a minimum chlorine residual that must be maintained and monitored at the entry point.


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The importance of catfish burrows in maintaining fish populations of tropical freshwater streams in western Ecuador / Garrett S. Glodek.
By: Glodek, Garrett S.
Publication info: [Chicago] :Field Museum of Natural History,1978.
Contributed by: University of Illinois Urbana Champaign
Subjects: Burrowing animals Catfishes Ecology Ecuador Effect of water levels on Fishes Habitations Palenque River


Names Categorized "dawn"
This is a list of names in which the categories include dawn.
Afërdita f Albanian
Means "daybreak, morning" in Albanian, from afër "nearby, close" and ditë "day".
Agim m Albanian
Means "dawn" in Albanian.
Alba 1 f Italian, Spanish, Catalan
This name is derived from two distinct names, Alba 2 and Alba 3, with distinct origins, Latin and Germanic. Over time these names have become confused with one another. To further complicate the matter, alba means "dawn" in Italian, Spanish and Catalan. This may be the main inspiration behind its use in Italy and Spain.
Altan m Turkish
Means "red dawn" in Turkish.
Aruna m & f Hinduism, Indian, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Hindi
Means "reddish brown, dawn" in Sanskrit. The Hindu god Aruna (अरुण) is the charioteer who drives the sun god Surya across the sky. The modern feminine form अरुणा is also transcribed as Aruna, however the modern masculine form is Arun.
Arushi f Hinduism, Indian, Hindi
From Sanskrit अरुष (arusha) meaning "reddish, dawn", a word used in the Rigveda to describe the red horses of Agni. This name also appears in the Hindu epic the Mahabharata belonging to a daughter of Manu and the wife of Chyavana, though in this case it might derive from Sanskrit आरुषी (arushi) meaning "hitting, killing".
Aurora f Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, English, Romanian, Finnish, Roman Mythology
Means "dawn" in Latin. Aurora was the Roman goddess of the morning. It has occasionally been used as a given name since the Renaissance.
Aurore f French
French form of Aurora.
Ausma f Latvian
Means "dawn" in Latvian.
Aušra f Lithuanian
Means "dawn" in Lithuanian.
Avrora f Russian, Ukrainian
Russian and Ukrainian form of Aurora.
Ayelet f Hebrew
Means "doe, female deer, gazelle". It is taken from the Hebrew phrase אַיֶלֶת הַשַׁחַר ('ayelet hashachar), literally "gazelle of dawn", which is a name of the morning star.
Dawn f English
From the English word dawn, ultimately derived from Old English dagung.
Eos f Greek Mythology
Means "dawn" in Greek. This was the name of the Greek goddess of the dawn.
Fajr f Arabic
Means "dawn, beginning" in Arabic.
Fioralba f Italian (Rare)
Combination of Italian fiore "flower" and alba "dawn".
Gry f Norwegian, Danish, Swedish
Means "to dawn" in Norwegian, Danish and Swedish.
Gwawr f Welsh
Means "dawn" in Welsh.
Hajna f Hungarian
Shortened form of Hajnal. The Hungarian poet Mihály Vörösmarty used it in his epic poem Zalán Futása (1825).
Hajnal f Hungarian
Means "dawn" in Hungarian.
Hajni f Hungarian
Diminutive of Hajnal or Hajnalka.
Koit m Estonian
Means "dawn" in Estonian.
Li 1 f & m Chinese
Nishant m Indian, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati
Means "night's end, dawn" in Sanskrit.
Rhoxane f Ancient Greek
Ancient Greek form of Roxana.
Roxana f English, Spanish, Romanian, Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latin form of Ῥωξάνη (Rhoxane), the Greek form of the Persian or Bactrian name روشنک (Roshanak), which meant "bright" or "dawn". This was the name of Alexander the Great's first wife, a daughter of the Bactrian nobleman Oxyartes. In the modern era it came into use during the 17th century. In the English-speaking world it was popularized by Daniel Defoe, who used it in his novel Roxana (1724).
Ruxandra f Romanian
Romanian form of Roxana.
Sahar f Arabic, Persian
Means "dawn" in Arabic.
Seher f Turkish
Turkish form of Sahar.
Seong-Ho m Korean
From Sino-Korean (seong) meaning "completed, finished, succeeded" or (seong) meaning "abundant, flourishing" combined with (ho) meaning "stove, bright" or (ho) meaning "daybreak, bright". Many other hanja character combinations are possible.
Shachar f & m Hebrew
Means "dawn" in Hebrew.
Shahar f & m Hebrew
Alternate transcription of Hebrew שַׁחַר (see Shachar).
Sung-Ho m Korean
Alternate transcription of Korean Hangul 성호 (see Seong-Ho).
Taner m Turkish
Means "born at dawn" in Turkish.
Uhtric m Anglo-Saxon (Hypothetical)
Derived from the Old English elements uhta "pre-dawn" and ric "ruler, mighty".
Ushas f Hinduism
Means "dawn" in Sanskrit. This is the name of the Hindu goddess of the dawn, considered the daughter of heaven.
Vihaan m Indian, Hindi
From Sanskrit विहान (vihana) meaning "dawn, morning".
Zarja f Slovene
Slovene variant of Zora.
Zerach m Biblical Hebrew
Hebrew form of Zerah.
Zerah m Biblical
Means "dawning, shining" in Hebrew. This is the name of a son of Judah and the twin of Perez in the Old Testament.
Zora f Czech, Slovak, Croatian, Serbian, Slovene, Bulgarian, Macedonian
From a South and West Slavic word meaning "dawn, aurora".
Zoraida f Spanish
Perhaps means "enchanting" or "dawn" in Arabic. This was the name of a minor 12th-century Spanish saint, a convert from Islam. The name was used by Cervantes for a character in his novel Don Quixote (1606), in which Zoraida is a beautiful Moorish woman of Algiers who converts to Christianity and elopes with a Spanish officer.
Zorana f Croatian, Serbian
Feminine form of Zoran.
Zorica f Serbian, Croatian, Macedonian
Serbian, Croatian and Macedonian diminutive of Zora.


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Definition of electrically
adv. - In the manner of electricity, or by means of it; thrillingly. 2
The word "electrically" uses 12 letters: A C C E E I L L L R T Y.
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Adding one letter to electrically does not form any other word in this word list.Words within electrically not shown as it has more than seven letters.
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Manage Python 3 packages (preview) in Azure Automation
Azure Automation allows you to run Python 3 runbooks (preview) on Azure Sandbox environment and on Linux Hybrid Runbook Workers. To help in simplification of runbooks, you can use Python packages to import the modules that you need. To import a single package, see Import a package. To import a package with multiple packages, see Import a package with dependencies. This article describes how to manage and use Python 3 packages (preview) in Azure Automation.
Packages as source files
Azure Automation supports only a Python package that only contains Python code and doesn't include other language extensions or code in other languages. However, the Azure Sandbox environment might not have the required compilers for C/C++ binaries, so it's recommended to use wheel files instead. The Python Package Index (PyPI) is a repository of software for the Python programming language. When selecting a Python 3 package to import into your Automation account from PyPI, note the following filename parts:
Filename part Description
cp38 Automation supports Python 3.8.x for Cloud Jobs.
amd64 Azure sandbox processes are Windows 64-bit architecture.
For example, if you wanted to import pandas, you could select a wheel file with a name similar as pandas-1.2.3-cp38-win_amd64.whl.
Some Python packages available on PyPI don't provide a wheel file. In this case, download the source (.zip or.tar.gz file) and generate the wheel file using pip. For example, perform the following steps using a 64-bit machine with Python 3.8.x and wheel package installed:
 1. Download the source file pandas-1.2.4.tar.gz.
 2. Run pip to get the wheel file with the following command: pip wheel --no-deps pandas-1.2.4.tar.gz.
Import a package
In your Automation account, select Python packages under Shared Resources. Then select + Add a Python package.
Screenshot of the Python 3 packages page shows Python 3 packages in the left menu and Add a Python 2 package highlighted.
On the Add Python Package page, select Python 3 for the Version, and select a local package to upload. The package can be a.whl or.tar.gz file. When the package is selected, select OK to upload it.
Screenshot shows the Add Python 3 Package page with an uploaded tar.gz file selected.
Once a package has been imported, it's listed on the Python packages page in your Automation account, under the Python 3 packages (preview) tab. If you need to remove a package, select the package and select Delete.
Screenshot shows the Python 3 packages page after a package has been imported.
Import a package with dependencies
You can import a Python 3 package and its dependencies by importing the following Python script into a Python 3 runbook, and then running it.
Importing the script into a runbook
For information on importing the runbook, see Import a runbook from the Azure portal. Copy the file from GitHub to storage that the portal can access before you run the import.
The Import a runbook page defaults the runbook name to match the name of the script. If you have access to the field, you can change the name. Runbook type may default to Python 2. If it does, make sure to change it to Python 3.
Screenshot shows the Python 3 runbook import page.
Executing the runbook to import the package and dependencies
After creating and publishing the runbook, run it to import the package. See Start a runbook in Azure Automation for details on executing the runbook.
The script ( requires the following parameters.
Parameter Description
subscription_id Subscription ID of the Automation account
resource_group Name of the resource group that the Automation account is defined in
automation_account Automation account name
module_name Name of the module to import from
For more information on using parameters with runbooks, see Work with runbook parameters.
Use a package in a runbook
With the package imported, you can use it in a runbook. Add the following code to list all the resource groups in an Azure subscription.
import os
import azure.mgmt.resource
import automationassets
def get_automation_runas_credential(runas_connection):
 from OpenSSL import crypto
 import binascii
 from msrestazure import azure_active_directory
 import adal
 # Get the Azure Automation RunAs service principal certificate
 cert = automationassets.get_automation_certificate("AzureRunAsCertificate")
 pks12_cert = crypto.load_pkcs12(cert)
 pem_pkey = crypto.dump_privatekey(crypto.FILETYPE_PEM,pks12_cert.get_privatekey())
 # Get run as connection information for the Azure Automation service principal
 application_id = runas_connection["ApplicationId"]
 thumbprint = runas_connection["CertificateThumbprint"]
 tenant_id = runas_connection["TenantId"]
 # Authenticate with service principal certificate
 resource =""
 authority_url = (""+tenant_id)
 context = adal.AuthenticationContext(authority_url)
 return azure_active_directory.AdalAuthentication(
 lambda: context.acquire_token_with_client_certificate(
# Authenticate to Azure using the Azure Automation RunAs service principal
runas_connection = automationassets.get_automation_connection("AzureRunAsConnection")
azure_credential = get_automation_runas_credential(runas_connection)
# Intialize the resource management client with the RunAs credential and subscription
resource_client = azure.mgmt.resource.ResourceManagementClient(
# Get list of resource groups and print them out
groups = resource_client.resource_groups.list()
for group in groups:
The Python automationassets package is not available on, so it's not available for import onto a Windows machine.
Next steps
To prepare a Python runbook, see Create a Python runbook.


What is taxation with a gender perspective?
In order to offer services to people and manage city policies, the City Council must be provided with resources. It does this, among other things, through taxes, such as the IBI; and public prices, such as those we pay to enjoy civic centers or municipal sports centers.
The way these public taxes and prices are set up can affect inequalities between women and men and therefore can help to reduce them. This is what taxation with a gender perspective does.


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Does a poercelain tea kettle need to toveled with bracha? What about its cover?
The kettle and its cover should be toiveled, but not with a berachah.
Porcelain might have the halachah of cheres, clay, whereby it is exempt from tevilah. However, because of the method of porcelain production today, most poskim are stringent and obligate tevilah (seeing the porcelain utensil as being possibly similar to glass), but without a berachah.


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DTSX, which enabled temperature measurement for lines and surfaces by sensing technology making full use of the characteristics of optical fiber cables, can continuously measure the temperature distribution by laying along the shape of the measurement object. It is useful for liquid / gas leakage detection in tank and pipeline, power cable temperature monitoring, abnormal heat detection and also for production equipment and social infrastructure maintenance. In addition, it is excellent in explosion-proof and inductive resistance, so it can be used with confidence.
The DTSX3000 is a distributed temperature sensor developed in response to the demand that "one unit be used to monitor temperature distribution a longer distance and a wider area". A flagship model that meets the expectations for long-distance temperature measurement and high temperature resolution.
The DTSX200 is a standard version that is ideal for temperature measurement, for medium-sized areas, and for areas where the distance of fiber optic sensor cables is short. It has excellent environmental resistance because it consumes less power and is less dependent on the temperature measurement environment.
With industrial and economic development comes increasingly large and advanced power plants and factories. Nevertheless, we find many cases where the original cables, cable tunnels, and other components of the power infrastructure have languished under continuous operation.
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Doctor of Philosophy
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Dr. Ilia Polushin
Dr. Rajni Patel
Robot-Assisted Minimally Invasive Surgical (RAMIS) systems frequently have a structure of cooperative teleoperator systems where multiple master-slave pairs are used to collaboratively execute a task. Although multiple studies indicate that haptic feedback improves the realism of tool-tissue interaction to the surgeon and leads to better performance for surgical procedures, current telesurgical systems typically do not provide force feedback, mainly because of the inherent stability issues. The research presented in this thesis is directed towards the development of control algorithms for force reflecting cooperative surgical teleoperator systems with improved stability and transparency characteristics. In the case of cooperative force reflecting teleoperation over networks, conventional passivity based approaches may have limited applicability due to potentially non-passive slave-slave interactions and irregular communication delays imposed by the network. In this thesis, an alternative small gain framework for the design of cooperative network-based force reflecting teleoperator systems is developed. Using the small gain framework, control algorithms for cooperative force-reflecting teleoperator systems are designed that guarantee stability in the presence of multiple network-induced communication constraints. Furthermore, the design conservatism typically associated with the small-gain approach is eliminated by using the Projection-Based Force Reflection (PBFR) algorithms. Stability results are established for networked cooperative teleoperator systems under different types of force reflection algorithms in the presence of irregular communication delays. The proposed control approach is consequently implemented on a dual-arm (two masters/two slaves) robotic MIS testbed. The testbed consists of two Haptic Wand devices as masters and two PA10-7C robots as the slave manipulators equipped with da Vinci laparoscopic surgical instruments. The performance of the proposed control approach is evaluated in three different cooperative surgical tasks, which are knot tightening, pegboard transfer, and object manipulation. The experimental results obtained indicate that the PBFR algorithms demonstrate statistically significant performance improvement in comparison with the conventional direct force reflection algorithms. One possible shortcoming of using PBFR algorithms is that implementation of these algorithms may lead to attenuation of the high-frequency component of the contact force which is important, in particular, for haptic perception of stiff surfaces. In this thesis, a solution to this problem is proposed which is based on the idea of separating the different frequency bands in the force reflection signal and consequently applying the projection-based principle to the low-frequency component, while reflecting the high-frequency component directly. The experimental results demonstrate that substantial improvement in transient fidelity of the force feedback is achieved using the proposed method without negative effects on the stability of the system.
Takhmar, Amir, "Control of Cooperative Haptics-Enabled Teleoperation Systems with Application to Minimally Invasive Surgery" (2014). Electronic Thesis and Dissertation Repository. 1899.


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Can worms be used for a secondary filtration system. If the runoff from a septic tank led to a vermicomposting bin, would the secondary wastewater provide enough nutrient for the worms to feed? If so, what would be the ideal mix for it to be in?
Thanks and apologies for my lack of understanding. Just trying (and struggling) to get my head around everything
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Yes you can use a worm ecosystem to clean septic tank effluent. If it's in an uncontained filter bed, then the worm population will adjust itself, along with the microbial population, to be the optimum balance for the amount of nutrient available in your unique situation. That's the advantage of working with natural systems. They're self-maintaining and self-correcting. So provided the conditions remain within what's tolerable for the health of the ecosystem as a whole, it will regulate itself. (Just as the Earth has done for billions of years until humans thought they knew better...) So if you set up a greenfilter bed as per the Design & construction page and just add worms, the ecosystem will start to establish and then do what it does best.
Worms have been used in many bioremediation projects to clean up all manner of pollutants. Most of these projects have been based on an inorganic substrate (see the scientific studies linked on the Why worms? page) but work so much better with organic material which is the ecosystem's natural habitat.


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The 16 palm nuts in this bag are used by Yoruba diviners to cast and ask questions about a person's illness. The nuts are passed from hand to hand eight times. Each time, one or two are kept in one hand and this is marked on a board. The diviner reads the pattern of these marks and matches it to one of 256 odu (signs or messages). The 16 palm nuts represent the children of Ifa, the Yoruba god of healing and divination. The Yoruba people traditionally live in south-west Nigeria.
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text: The Thai amulets that created in an image of Lord Buddha meditation were made to explain the Dharma of Buddha and believed to bless every life in this world for good karma. Phra Somdej Wat Rakhang amulet is the top of the five most famous Thai amulets. There are many molds with various compositions. In this work, it was the first time that X-ray fluorescence spectrometry methods; scanning electron microscope cooperated with energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectrometer (SEM/EDS) and particle induced X-ray emission spectroscopy (PIXE) were carried out to analyze their compositions. Two samples were collected from different molds. Results revealed C, Ca and Si were main composition. The differences in their compositions have been used to identify and characterize for each molds.