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I have some problems with the equivalence of definitions of orientation. I know two definitions of orientation, namely:
 - A surface is orientable if it contains no 1-sided curves (a 1-sided curve in a combinatorical surface $F$ is a curve such if $p^{-1}(C)$ has just one component with $p:F'\rightarrow F$ and $F'$ the surface we obtain by cutting $F$ along $C$)
Also there exists the following lemma: A one-sided curve is always non-seperating (non-seperating means that the number of components of $F'$ has the same as $F$). Can we use this fact? And why is that true? From my point of view one can prove this easy with contradiction,true?!
Now the second definition:
 - An orientation of a closed combinatorial surface F is an assignment of a clockwise or anticlockwise \circulation" to each face (really an ordering of its vertices, considered up to cyclic permutation), such that at any edge, the circulations coming from the two incident faces are in opposition.
Now i want to show directly that a surface has an orientation if and only if it is orientable in the sense that it contains no 1-sided curves.
Can someone help me with this question? Thank you!
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Assume $F$ is oriented in the sense of the second definition. Let $C$ be a curve. Wlog.(!) the curve runs along edges. The map $p^{-1}(C)\to\{-1,+1\}$ that maps a point to $+1$ if the "current" edge at that point is in forward direction of $C$ and to $-1$ if it is in reverse, is well defined (must be checked at vertices) and continuous. As each edge belongs to two faces and is differently oriented for these, ther exist both edges yielding $+1$ and edges yielding $-1$, hence $p^{-1}(C)$ has (at least) two connected components. Hence no one-sided curve exists.
The other direction is a bit more complicated if one wants to be formally exact, so the following is rather a sketch of an idea: Assume $F$ is oriented in the sense of the first definition. Select an arbitrary face and orient its edges. Extend this face by face to the whole surface by checking faces having at least one edge already oriented. If ever a conflict arises (i.e. the next step would orient an edge differently from an already given orientation by its other face), we find a onesided curve as follows: There is a sequence of faces between the conflicting faces that runs within alrady oriented faces. This also determines a sequence of edges (those that are shared by subsequent faces in this sequence). Join the midpoints of these edges to obtain a closed curve (i.e. starting and ending at the conflicting edge). Using the orientation given to the edges crossed along its way, we get a notion of "left" and "right" of the curve, which gets "flipped" by completely traversing the curve, thus showing that $p^{-1}(C)$ is connected.
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Paint is the image editor included with Windows. Most photographers probably overlook MS Paint for editing photos as it has relatively limited tools compared with the likes of Photoshop. However, the new Windows 10 Paint 3D app has certainly added another dimension to the image editor. One thing you can do with both Paint apps is add a transparent background to a picture so that one image can overlap another.
There are two ways that you can make a picture's background transparent. The first method involves cutting out a foreground area in an image so that the rest of its surrounding background becomes transparent. Then you can paste the foreground over another image. The second method involves deleting an area from a picture so it's left with a transparent area that you can fill by adding a second background image layer.
You can add transparent backgrounds to selected foregrounds with the original Paint. However, that Windows accessory doesn't save transparent backgrounds so that you can combine images with layers.
However, you can set up image layers with transparent backgrounds in Paint 3D. This is how you can make a background 100% transparent in both Paint and Paint 3D.
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- Open Paint by clicking the Cortana button. Enter the keyword 'Paint' in Cortana's search box, and select to open Paint.
- Next, click File > Open; and select an image to open.
- Press the Select button, and then click the Transparent selection option.
- Select the Free-form selection option on the Select button's menu.
- Trace around a foreground area to preserve from the original picture with the cursor by holding the left mouse button. The rest of the picture left outside the traced area will be the transparent background.
- Right-click within the rectangle that appears around the selected area. Select Cut on the context menu to remove the selected foreground from the picture as in the snapshot below.
- Now open an entirely new image in Paint.
- Press the Ctrl + V hotkey to paste the foreground area you traced from the first image. As that picture now has a transparent background, you can see the rest of the second image behind it as shown below.
- Now left-click the pasted foreground image, and drag it to a suitable position on the background picture.
Add Transparent Backgrounds to Saved Images With Paint 3D
Cutting the foreground out in Paint leaves a blank area in the original picture. However, that does not become a transparent region in the original picture when you save the image. Consequently, the area cut out remains blank when you open the image and utilize layers in other image-editing software as shown in the snapshot directly below.
However, Paint 3D in Windows 10 does save transparent areas in images. Although the app doesn't include a full layers tool, you can also insert one picture on top of another so that it overlaps. This is how you can fill the transparent area left in one picture with a background layer image in Paint 3D.
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- Click Menu > Open > Browse files, and select an image to open in Paint 3D.
- Press the Canvas button to open the sidebar shown directly below.
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- Press the Select button, and then drag the selection rectangle over an area of the image to delete.
- Press the Ctrl + X hotkey to cut out the area from the picture as in the snapshot below. That leaves the picture with a blank transparent area that any background layer can fill.
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But are there other ways to set up an Echo device with a DirecTV device? And what do you do if one or both of the websites are not working properly?
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There are multiple things you need to have before you can use Alexa with your DirecTV. For one, you need to have DirecTV already so you have something to control. Also, you need to have a device that is capable of connecting to DirecTV and using Alexa through it. The compatible devices are limited to Echo devices like the Amazon Echo, Echo Dot, Echo Show, and other Echo devices. You cannot, unfortunately, use Alexa through a computer or mobile phone to control DirecTV. You also need to sign up for an Amazon.com account to use your Alexa device, much less use it to control DirecTV.
An additional consideration is to make sure that DirecTV and your Alexa device are both connected to the same Wi-Fi connection.
Enable the DirecTV skill by searching in the Alexa app
The best way to get Alexa connected to your DirecTV is to use the Alexa app. You can find the Alexa app on various app stores for both phones and tablets, such as the Google Play Store for many Android devices or App Store for Apple iOS devices. Once it's downloaded and set up with at least one Echo, you can then get to work on downloading the DirecTV skill.
Open the Alexa app, tap the Menu icon, and then select the Skills section. Once here, select the Search option, and then enter DirecTV. Select the DirecTV skill, and then enable it. Once enabled, you will be made to follow certain prompts, until you are given the option to Finish Setup. Allow your Alexa app to search for DirecTV devices (make sure that the device you want to connect to is powered on and connected to your Wi-Fi router). This will take upwards of 20 seconds.
Once the Alexa app has discovered one or more DirecTV devices, select the DirecTV device you want to set up with Alexa, and then choose which Alexa device you would like to control your DirecTV device with.
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Another method to find the DirecTV skill is to simply navigate to the Music, Movies & Books section. You can find this by clicking the Menu icon, and then selecting that section. Once you are there, you will be able to find the DirecTV skill. Enable it, and follow the same steps as discussed in the above paragraph.
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While the Alexa app is the typical method to connect Alexa to your DirecTV account, it is not the only method you can use to do it. You can access the Alexa website on your desktop or laptop computer, which works essentially the same as the Alexa app. Once you have enabled the DirecTV skill through the Alexa website, follow the same instructions and prompts that come up after the first method. You can also download the DirecTV skill through Amazon.com's website.
Enable a different Alexa device to work with DirecTV
If you want to use a separate Alexa device to control DirecTV, your Alexa app can set that up for you. You can either set up multiple Echoes at the same time during either of the above-mentioned setup methods, or you can select Set up a DIRECTV Device to set up more Alexa devices with your DirecTV device(s).
Why isn't Alexa connecting to DirecTV?
There are a variety of reasons why Alexa is not able to connect to DirecTV. One of the most common reasons is due to your Internet connection experiencing difficulties. For example, if your Internet is completely down for the count, your Echo will not be able to do anything with your DirecTV. This is because Alexa can only function when she has access to the Internet, even with simple commands that seem like they would not require an Internet connection. If you try to use Alexa while the Internet is down, she will say something like "I'm having trouble connecting right now."
The next thing to do would be to check if the issue is with your Alexa device, or if your Internet is the problem. This can be done by testing the Internet on other devices. So, for instance, if your phone or computer is doing fine with the Internet connection, for example, the problem is likely with the Echo itself. However, if the problem appears consistent with these devices, you'll have to troubleshoot your Wi-Fi router.
The first thing you should try with the troubleshooting process is to unplug the Wi-Fi router from the power source. Wait about 15 seconds, and then plug the router back in. This has the possibility of making the router reset and begin to work properly again. However, another issue is if you recently changed the name of the router or its password. If you did, you need to also update that information on your Echo, using the same method you used to connect it to the Internet.


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 A bedroom tent could serve as a fort, castle, fortress or bunker in the mind of a child. That's why they provide hours and hours of fun. With just a few items that are likely already in your bedroom, you can build a tent in just a few minutes. Fortunately, this is also an activity that won't take long to clean up once you're done.
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 Take the blankets off the bed so that you can use them as the walls of the tent. Sheets will be less useful so leaves those in place.
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 Place a chair 3 to 5 feet away from the edge of the bed in your room. Throw a blanket over the chair and stretch one side of the blanket over the edge of the bed. If the blanket slides off, move the chair closer to the bed. The chair should create a rise, similar to the rise in a tent.
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 Take another blanket and place one side over the same chair and the other side on the floor. Spread the blanket out so that there's room to crawl under it. Don't pull it so far that the chair falls over. Together, both blankets create the walls of the tent.
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- a licensed Family Care Home (Household Model)
At least two-thirds of Founder households that responded to the survey indicated that these amenities should be either in place upon move-in or within one year thereafter.
Respondents considered the following other amenities (onor off-site) essential or important (by the percentages shown):
- cultural/recreational facilities: 82%
- a licensed Skilled Nursing Facility: 66%
- access to health care with a physician or nurse practitioner and in-home assistance with activities of daily living: 50%
The survey results on housing preferences suggest a development which prioritizes semi-detached dwellings first, apartments second, and single family residences in the third phase, but also realizes that a mix of housing is important in each phase.


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Microsoft is testing underwater data centers
Microsoft тестирует подводные центры обработки данных
Project Natick is the name of the new project, which is nothing more than an attempt by Microsoft Research to create data centers for cloud computing at the bottom of the ocean.
The idea was born from the desire of companies to reduce energy consumption. As you know, servers in data centers generate a tremendous amount of heat and cooling required to maintain a low temperature consume a lot of energy. The construction of such infrastructure on the ocean floor promises significant cost reduction through the use of «natural» power and cooling (the energy of the waves and ocean water).
The first tests on a small prototype, which in November last year, he was immersed on the bottom of the ocean a kilometer from the Pacific coast of the United States have yielded positive results.
Currently, Microsoft has more than 100 data centers worldwide, the cost of which has exceeded 15 billion dollars. A Project in Natick, the company sees a viable way to reduce the cost of their service.
Detailed information about Project Natick available on the official website.
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I was under the impression that work function should be measured in eV or meV but I have read literature stating 'work function resolution of 1-3 eV. Is it right?
In physics, for charged particles (such as electrons) the formula E= eV applies where E is energy, 'e' is the charge on an electron and V is volts (or millivolts).
The work function is the energy required to remove an electron from the surface of a conductor such as a metal. It is an energy and the units are typically 'eV' or alternatively'meV'.
The Kelvin probe actually measures a change in voltage either in volts or millivolts; sometimes this is called a surface potential change. So the difference between work function changes (measured in eV) and surface potential changes (measured in volts) is simply the charge on the electron 'e'. Most scientists and engineers recognise this and use the two terms independently.
You could take the following view: The Kelvin probe reports surface potential changes in mV, calibrating the tip work function and converting the measured voltage value to a sample work function allows you to quote in eV.
In summary, whilst technically correct, the work function resolution should be stated as 1-3 meV.
In addition the work function resolution is a function of the tip size. So for a larger tip (1-2 cm diameter) we will have 0.1 meV resolution. As our new Kelvin probe tip holder (which is an option) allows us to use any tip diameter then in our new literature we are quoting a work function resolution from 0.1 meV, or indeed 100 µeV.
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Grading is determined by the appearance of the wood and is an indication of aesthetics rather than quality or durability.
Wood that exhibits similar attributes such as character, length and milling tolerances are grouped together in a grade. The grades were established by the National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) in conjunction with manufacturer associations to create consistency among different mills and provide the consumers and distributors with more defined expectations for their purchases. This instills confidence in all parties and helps to maintain fair pricing.
Keep in mind that sometimes grades are combined (Select & Better, Second and Better, etc.) or are a mix of two standard grades (No. 1 Common, No. 2 Common, etc.).
Mill Run (also known as Run of the Mill) is typically a mix of grades and has longer pieces. True to its name, this type of hardwood flooring is unique to the mill. This is an economical option for consumers and manufacturers alike.
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Sunlight hits the tracks.
Why does hot weather cause severe rail disruption?
Sunlight hits the tracks.
Soaring temperatures in the UK in July led to rail operators putting in place speed restrictions due to the risk of tracks buckling.
When do tracks buckle?
How does Network Rail prevent buckling?
Where a stretch of track is composed of short rail sections bolted together, gaps are left to allow for expansion.
Does this happen in other countries?
Network Rail said other nations choose a higher stress temperature limit for their tracks, depending on the climate.
Countries with extreme weather conditions adjust their tracks between summer and winter, the company said.
This can include inserting concrete slabs which can better contain track forces than sleepers and ballast.
Network Rail's website said that the "variations in short-term weather and long-term climate" in Britain mean "it is neither practical nor cost-effective" to implement such measures permanently.
It said solid concrete slab tracks costs about four times as much to install as standard ballasted track.
The company also said that stress-proofing Britain's rail track to the levels of hot countries would also create "the risk of increased tension on the rails in the winter".
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Each extra jump has a certain type, dictated by the accessory or mount. Jumps of the same type will not stack with each other but will stack with other types, allowing for more than two consecutive jumps. For example, equipping a Cloud in a Bottle and a Tsunami in a Bottle will grant two additional jumps, while combining a Cloud in a Bottle with a Cloud in a Balloon will only grants one extra jump. Each type displays a unique particle effect when used, which always occur in the same order: Summoned mount's jump first, followed by Sandstorm, Blizzard, Fart, Tsunami, and Cloud.
An extra jump uses the same jump speed as the base jump but with different a different jump duration. For example, with default jump speed, a sustained jump from a Sandstorm in a Bottle lasts 3 times longer than a base jump, reaching a maximum height of 21.18 tiles, which is an increase of 238% compared to the base jump reach of 6.27 tiles.
Accessories[edit | edit source]
Extra jumps are granted by the five types of bottle accessories and their upgrades, listed in the following table. As described above, while it is possible to stack multiple jumps of different types (i.e. different rows), it is not possible to stack multiple jumps of the same type (i.e. within the same row).
|Cloud||75%||11.46 tiles (+82.78%)|
|19.97 tiles (+218.5%)|
|Blizzard||150%||14.7 tiles (+134.45%)|
|25.69 tiles (+309.73%)|
|Sandstorm||300%||21.18 tiles (+237.8%)|
|37.15 tiles (+492.5%)|
|Fart||200%||16.86 tiles (+168.9%)|
|29.51 tiles (+370.65%)|
|Tsunami||125%||13.62 tiles (+117.22%)|
|23.79 tiles (+279.43%)|
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There are four mounts that allow an additional jump mid-air.
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- Jumping underwater with Flippers will count as an extra jump, preventing that jump from being used after breaching the water's surface.
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- Extra jumps can be used shortly before hitting the ground to reset fall damage.
- The maximum total jump reach from a sextuple jump (obtainable e.g. by equipping a Bundle of Balloons, a Fart in a Balloon, and a Sharkron Balloon) is 92.35 tiles (+1372.89%). This can be further increased by equipping some of the boosting accessories: With the Soaring Insignia, a Frog Leg, the Amphibian Boots, and the Moon Lord Legs, the maximum total jump reach from a sextuple jump would be 301.1 tiles (+4702.23%).
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- In relation to jump duration of the first jump.
- Assuming gravity is default, no other boosts are in effect, only the jump type from the respective row is used, and the second jump is activated immediately after the first one is completed. The increase in percent is referring to the increase from base jump reach (6.27 tiles).
- In relation to jump duration of the first jump with the mount.


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When applying a constraint to HibernateGridDataSource which reduces the number of rows an java.lang.IndexOutOfBoundsException is thrown because getAvailableRows() does not take into account the number of rows with the additional criteria applied.
Lets say we have a table named foo with 10 entries in it and we extend the datagrid like so:
// for simplicity this would only return only 1 record in the table
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Optical EngineeringToward an analog very large scale integration system for perceiving depth through motion parallax
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We describe the development of an analog very large scale integration (AVLSI) system for perceiving depth of a stationary object, termed the depth through motion parallax (DTMP) system. The system consists of an AVLSI smart focal plane array and an optical lens, with a laser system for the object. The DTMP integrated circuit is implemented using the AMI Semiconductor 1.5-µm process available through the MOSIS integrated circuit fabrication service. The DTMP chip and the lens are mounted on a single motion-controlled stage to mimic the human head and eye. The object is mounted on a different motion stage and is manually moved to different depths with respect to the lens. We report experimental results obtained for depth perception with the head being stationary and the object moving with a constant velocity that is geometrically equivalent to the object being stationary and the head moving with a constant velocity. Our results show that the transit time across the DTMP chip, which is equivalent to the perceived velocity, can be used to determine the depth of an object, and uses less than 2 mW of average power.


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Coconut shells have in modern days been put into different uses ranging from jewelry boxes to flower pots. Coconut shells can also be used as oil burning lamps, since they are easy to get, cheap and Eco friendly, and here is how to make one.
- Hard glue
- cotton string
- two coconuts.
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- Cut the two coconut using the hacksaw into two halves thus having four halves
- Use the knife to remove the flesh
- Remove all the fibers to a smooth surface using the sand paper.
- hold together the two clean halves using the hard glue.
- make a hole on one side of the half big enough to place the glued shell on to serve as a stand
- using the knife make a hole on the bottle top and put through the string.
- place some oil in the shell and place the string in and close.
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At Old World Stoneworks we fabricate our man-made limestone to emulate Indiana limestone also known as Bedford limestone, recognized to be the highest quality quarried limestone in the United States. Using a man-made limestone is a cost-effective alternative to natural limestone while still maintaining the inherit characteristics.
To make our limestone we use a dry mixture of finely grated aggregates and silica sand mixed with a bonding and hardening agent. We then put this mixture through a mulling machine where it is mixed with water in a forming process which makes it equally as durable and dense as natural limestone.


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Event ID 3001 — RD Gateway Server Configuration
Applies To: Windows Server 2008 R2
For remote clients to successfully connect to internal network resources (computers) through a Remote Desktop Gateway (RD Gateway) server, the RD Gateway server must be configured correctly. The RD Gateway server must be configured to use an appropriate Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)-compatible X.509 certificate, and authorization policy settings must be configured correctly. Remote Desktop connection authorization policies (RD CAPs) specify who can connect to the RD Gateway server. Remote Desktop resource authorization policies (RD RAPs) specify the internal network resources that clients can connect to through an RD Gateway server.
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Ensure that the required permissions are granted to the private key of the SSL certificate
To resolve this issue, ensure that required permissions are granted to the private key of the SSL certificate.
To perform this procedure, you must have membership in the local Administrators group, or you must have been delegated the appropriate authority.
To grant the required permissions to the private key of the SSL certificate:
- On the RD Gateway server, open the Certificates snap-in console. If you have not already added the Certificates snap-in console, you can do so by doing the following:
- Click Start, click Run, type mmc, and then click OK.
- On the File menu, click Add/Remove Snap-in.
- In the Add or Remove Snap-ins dialog box, in the Available snap-ins list, click Certificates, and then click Add.
- In the Certificates snap-in dialog box, click Computer account, and then click Next.
- In the Select Computer dialog box, click Local computer: (the computer this console is running on), and then click Finish.
- In the Add or Remove Snap-ins dialog box, click OK.
- In the Certificates snap-in console, in the console tree, expand Certificates (Local Computer), expand Personal, and then navigate to the SSL certificate for the RD Gateway server.
- Right-click the certificate, point to All Tasks, and then click Manage Private Keys.
- In the Permissions for private keys dialog box, under Group or user names, click NETWORK SERVICE. Under Permissions for NETWORK SERVICE, if Read is not allowed, select the Allow check box adjacent to Read.
- Click OK.
To verify that the RD Gateway server is configured correctly, examine Event Viewer logs and search for the following event messages. These event messages indicate that the Remote Desktop Gateway service is running, and that clients are successfully connecting to internal network resources through the RD Gateway server.
To perform this procedure, you do not need to have membership in the local Administrators group. Therefore, as a security best practice, consider performing this task as a user without administrative credentials.
To verify that the RD Gateway server is configured correctly:
- On the RD Gateway server, click Start, point to Administrative Tools, and then click Event Viewer.
- In the Event Viewer console tree, navigate to Application and Services Logs\Microsoft\Windows\TerminalServices-Gateway, and then search for the following events:
- Event ID 101, Source TerminalServices-Gateway: This event indicates that the Remote Desktop Gateway service is running.
- Event ID 200, Source TerminalServices-Gateway: This event indicates that the client is connected to the RD Gateway server.
- Event ID 302, Source TerminalServices-Gateway: This event indicates that the client is connected to an internal network resource through the RD Gateway server.


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New type of spooky slug found
Ghost slug
It might sound more like a creepy creature out of Harry Potter, but a new type of slimy slug has been found in gardens in Wales.
Most slugs you find in Britain are brown or black, have eyes, and eat plants.
But this one is all white, has no eyes, lives underground, and eats worms by sucking them in like spaghetti!
Scientists think they've found a new species, and have named it 'Selenochlamys ysbryda', or ghost slug.
The name partly comes from the Welsh word for ghost, ysbryd.
Similar slugs are found in the countries of Turkey and Georgia, where Europe meets Asia.
the blade-like teeth of a Ghost Slug
The slug's teeth are like blades
But experts say the creatures that were found in gardens in Cardiff and Caerphilly in south Wales are different.
They don't know where the ghost slugs came from, but think they may have been brought into Britain in plant pots.


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Revit provides a general mechanism for giving each element a set of parameters that you can edit. In the Revit UI, parameters are visible in the Element Properties dialog box. This chapter describes how to get and use built-in parameters using the Revit Platform API. For more information about user-defined shared parameters, see Shared Parameters.
In the Revit Platform API, Parameters are managed in the Element class. You can access Parameters in these ways:
- By iterating through the Element.Parameters collection of all parameters for an Element (for an example, see the sample code in Walkthrough Get Selected Element Parameters).
- By accessing the parameter directly through the overloaded Element.Parameter property. If the Parameter doesn't exist, the property returns null.
- By accessing a parameter by name via the Element.ParametersMap collection.
You can retrieve the Parameter object from an Element if you know the name string, built-in ID, definition, or GUID. The Parameter[String] property overload gets a parameter based on its localized name, so your code should handle different languages if it's going to look up parameters by name and needs to run in more than one locale.
The Parameter[GUID] property overload gets a shared parameter based on its Global Unique ID (GUID), which is assigned to the shared parameter when it's created.


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Reader: "Crissy, why does my eyeshadow crease? Whenever I do it, I get these lines in my eyeshadow."
There is nothing more annoying than spending a ridiculous amount of time on your eyeshadow only to find that it begins to crease within a few minutes of you completing it. Has this ever happened to you? Well, if you want to know how to prevent this from happening, keep reading.
What does it mean when your eyeshadow creases? Creasing of the eyeshadows occurs when the oils on the eyelid begin to seep through the shadow causing the eyeshadow to build up in the creases or folds of the eyelids. This buildup is known as creasing. If you're still confused, have you ever looked at your eyeshadow and noticed there are horizontal lines in the shape of your eyes? Well that's creasing sis.
I've seen several tips and tricks along the way to prevent creasing. While no one method is right or wrong, they all have the same goal in common. That goal is creating a solid base for the eyeshadow to stick to. For me, I choose to use a cream base concealer or eyeshadow primer. Not only does this help the eyeshadow stay in place, but it also helps it to appear more pigmented. After I apply the cream concealer or eyeshadow primer, I did not open my eyes anymore. Once you open your eyes, whatever cream or liquid base you choose to use settles into the fold or creases of your eyes. Knowing this, I keep my eyes closed and I dip an eyeshadow brush into a setting powder. Next I apply that setting powder all over the lid. Finally, I allow it to dry prior to opening my eyes.
This process may seem lengthy but it doesn't take any time at all. It should not take more than a minute or two (the entire process). These few short steps Will prevent your eyeshadow from creasing LOL your colors to shine bright.
How do you stop your eyeshadow from creasing? Share your tips in the comment section below!


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Roman bronze stylus
The stylus 'Stilus' is a massive, cool writing tool from polished bronze. This is an antique writing utensil for writing on wax tablets, crafted in very noble fashion, made by applying the lost wax technique. The pointed end serves for writing letters or numbers. The flattened end is an eraser tool to smooth out the carved writing.
This bronze stylus is made very complex, using the traditional technology of the 'lost mould'. An individual wax model is here provided for each stylus, embedded in a mould of gypsum. The mould is heated, so that during casting the now liquid wax can run out. The metal is heated and cast into the hollow cavity of the gypsum mould. Then the mould is smashed and the unfinished casting is cleaned. Finally, the moulding blank is ground and polished glossy!
The stylus was used as a writing tool till the 1960s to inscribe slate and wax tablets. The shape of the stylus was most of the time round or angular, it was made of iron, bronze, bone or sometimes of silver. The point of the stylus pressed into the wax to write. The other end, shaped like a scoop, helped to correct errors. By smoothing out the wax surface, the tablets could be reused for writing. Some Roman styluses look like busts of the goddess, Minerva, because in the Roman age she was considered the guardian goddess of teachers and writers.
What an unusual 'notepad' and a noble writing tool!
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Aquarius Temporary Tattoo
Aquarius temporary tattoos represent the zodiac eleventh sign symbolized by water bearer. Mostly, Aquarius is depicted as a pot that is spilling water or water alone. The water is usually presented with two horizontal zigzag lines piled on each other. Sometimes, the two lines feature the stars around them to denote an Aquarius constellation design. Furthermore, the water bearer is usually presented as a woman or a man carrying a pot of water.


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Can Financial worries impact the well-being of employees in the workplace?
This is exactly what CIPD's latest research on Financial well-being, in partnership with Close Brothers explores.
CIPD have been taking a strong lead on financial well-being, determining the business case for employers to take greater responsibility in supporting employees on their overall financial well-being as part of their wider wellness strategy. This subsequently has a positive impact on the workplace in particular productivity and performance.
b2b partnership supported CIPD in developing the partnership with Close Brothers. Close Brothers are strong advocates for financial well-being, championing well-being at work being fundamental to unlocking employee engagement, retention, recruitment and productivity. Given the strong alignment and focus between both organisations' objectives, b2b facilitated a partnership on the CIPD/Close Brothers Financial Well-being programme.
- Through this partnership CIPD and Close Brothers are looking to support employers role and influence within organisations by educating their employees, understanding that financial well-being presents different challenges to all employers across all pay scales.
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Fading is a technique applied in behavior therapy, particularly behavior modification, as well as skill training settings, where an initial prompting to perform an action is gradually withdrawn until the need for it fades away.
The overall goal is for an individual to eventually not need prompts. As an individual gains mastery of a skill at a particular prompt level, the prompt is faded to a less intrusive prompt. This ensures that the individual does not become overly dependent on a particular prompt when learning a new behaviour or skill.
This approach built on studies in operant conditioning in which a new stimulus was presented alongside an existing one to which a response had been learnt. The old stimulus was gradually faded out, by a process of stimulus attenuation, its frequency or intensity reduced, and it was shown that this allowed the new stimulus to gain control of the response.


How to Color and Style the Console Output
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How to Color and Style the Console Output
By using colors in the command output, you can distinguish different types of output (e.g. important messages, titles, comments, etc.).
By default, the Windows command console doesn't support output coloring. The Console component disables output coloring for Windows systems, but if your commands invoke other scripts which emit color sequences, they will be wrongly displayed as raw escape characters. Install the Cmder, ConEmu, ANSICON, Mintty (used by default in GitBash and Cygwin) or Hyper free applications to add coloring support to your Windows command console.
Using Color Styles
Whenever you output text, you can surround the text with tags to color its output. For example:
// green text
// yellow text
// black text on a cyan background
// white text on a red background
The closing tag can be replaced by , which revokes all formatting options established by the last opened tag.
It is possible to define your own styles using the Symfony\Component\Console\Formatter\OutputFormatterStyle class:
use Symfony\Component\Console\Formatter\OutputFormatterStyle;
//...
$outputStyle = new OutputFormatterStyle('red', '_TAG_', ['bold', 'blink']);
$output->getFormatter()->setStyle('fire', $outputStyle);
Any hex color is supported for foreground and background colors. Besides that, these named colors are supported: black, red, green, yellow, blue, magenta, cyan, white, gray, bright-red, bright-green, bright-yellow, bright-blue, bright-magenta, bright-cyan and bright-white.
If the terminal doesn't support true colors, the nearest named color is used. E.g. _TAG_ is degraded to red or _TAG_ is degraded to yellow.
And available options are: bold, underscore, blink, reverse (enables the "reverse video" mode where the background and foreground colors are swapped) and conceal (sets the foreground color to transparent, making the typed text invisible - although it can be selected and copied; this option is commonly used when asking the user to type sensitive information).
You can also set these colors and options directly inside the tag name:
// green text
// red text
// black text on a cyan background
// bold text on a yellow background
// bold text with underscore
If you need to render a tag literally, escape it with a backslash: \ or use the escape() method to escape all the tags included in the given string.


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Futhark Runes - Interpretation & Meaning: Uruz
Futhark Rune - Uruz
Uruz: Aurochs (wild oxen)
Keywords: Energy, vitality, instinct, wildness, sexuality, fertility, rite of passage, irrationality, shamanism.
Meanings: Following the mundane, day to day survival represented by fehu, it is the first recognition by mankind of the divine in nature. Uruz is the rune of the God of the sacred hunt and his shaman. The energy of this rune is raw and powerful and is pure, elemental fire. This is a rune of passage, from boyhood to manhood through being given a glimpse of the mysteries of nature.
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Geostatistical modelling has proven to be a good tool for decision making in soil nutrient management because it has the ability to map spatial heterogeneity and uncertainty. This study outlines a comparative approach to quantify the uncertainties and correlations in spatial process models as illustrated for the distribution of Zn in top soils of a semi-arid environment. The spatial correlation of Zn uncertainties is investigated by calculating the semi-variance of normalized Zn concentration residuals, for a sufficiently large dataset, as a function of distance between pairs of locations within the Zn field. Three semi-variogram models, namely: Exponential, Gaussian, and Spherical models were tested on the spatial correlation structure of the normalized residuals and further used as default input model for Sequential Gaussian Simulation. The Sequential Gaussian Simulation led to an improved description of spatial heterogeneity and uncertainty. The choice of semivariogram model is therefore critical for robust Sequential Gaussian Simulation and uncertainty analysis. A new criterion is proposed to inform the choice of default input model for sequential Gaussian simulation given by ratio of partial sill to square of major range. With this criterion, Exponential model performed better than both Gaussian and Spherical models. The results indicate spatial correlation in Zn field and it is suggested that the spatial correlation of Zn uncertainties should be considered to exclude inaccurate estimation for spatially distributed systems when performing nutrient distribution studies.
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Day of Mourning
Why is April 28th a Day of Mourning?
Every year on April 28, people across the country gather to light candles and wear ribbons as they pay their respects and remember the thousands of men and women who have been killed, injured, or suffered illness as a result of work-related incidents. We also honour the families, coworkers, and friends whose lives have been significantly impacted by these tragedies. April 28th was chosen to reflect the anniversary of the day Ontario passed the Workers' Compensation Act in 1914.
How do unions improve workplace health and safety?
Unions stand up for the health and safety of everyone who works for a living. We work with employers to improve working conditions. Unions work with governments to improve workplace health and safety standards and pass laws to punish employers who put lives at risk for their own gain. We can't bring back those who have died, but we are working hard to make workplaces safer for today. By working together – with employers, unions, workers, and our health and safety partners, we can work towards every worker returning home at the end of the day safe and sound.
UFCW Canada encourages every worker to make workplace health and safety a personal priority and help spread the word that workers have the right to refuse unsafe work.
On April 28, let us remember those who have been injured or killed on the job, and keep them in our thoughts. Let us honour the memory of those killed or injured on the job, and never forget the importance of our commitment to keep workers safe.
To commemorate the National Day of Mourning, UFCW Canada has developed a Day of Mourning poster available for download in both English and French. See below the article image for different formats.


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Automation for Gates
What is gate automation?
Gate automation is a system that helps you to open and close your gate with ease and comfort, using a remote control and while remaining in the car. On Windowo you can find the kits to transform a traditional gate into an automatic gate.
The advantages of gate automatisms
What are the advantages and advantages of these gate automations? Here is a short list:
 - Gate automation is convenient : you can open the gate while being indoors, perhaps in rain or storm;
 - The automation for gates is safe : the gate stops when someone or something passes in front of the photocells;
 - There are automatic systems for every situation : for example for the home, condominium, or for companies, because the use of the gate is different;
 - The pieces are modular : if something breaks, you don't need to change the whole system. On Windowo you can find replacement accessories at discounted prices.
How does the gate automation work?
Let's take an example. Let's pretend you're in the car and it's raining...
 1. To open the gate, use a remote control (this is the most common method).
 2. When you press, a warning signal is sent to the control unit which communicates with the gate. The control unit is in fact the heart of the gate automation. Without that nothing can work.
 3. The control unit then tells the motor to open the gate, and this finally opens. It seems that the operation took a long time but, in reality, all these steps are very fast.
In summary: how is an automation system for gates made?
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Above you can see the example of an automatic swing gate.
The system for opening a gate is made up of a few but very important accessories that must work together and that cannot be missing in an automation system for gates. The main ones for sale online on Windowo are:
 - Engine
 - Electric unit
 - Sensors
 - Photocells
The motor for gates
The gate motor is directly proportional to the size of the gate. It can therefore be:
 - Single motor for small and light gates
 - Double motor for large and heavy gates
If we are talking about a house where aesthetics are important, you can use an underground gate motor. In fact, this is an excellent gate automation system that respects the external appearance.
Photocells for gates
Gate photocells are as small as they are important. They are in fact the eyes of a gate, that is, they see when a person, an animal or an object is passing in front of the gate. If the gate is closing, the photocells send a signal to the control unit which will block the motor.
Photocells are crucial for safety, which we had already seen among the advantages of gate automation. To work, 2 photocells are needed.
The electric control unit for gates
The control unit for gates is the heart of a gate automation kit. The control unit is the brain that receives the signal from the remote control and also from the photocells. The brain then tells the motor to open, close or lock the gate.
How many gate automations are there?
There are various types and can be chosen according to the building and use.
1. According to the type of opening
 - Gate automation with remote control : this is the most convenient and popular way to open an automatic gate;
 - Gate automation with key : to be inserted in the lock.
2. According to the type of building
 - Automation for house gates : it is small, light and is opened a few times a day;
 - Automation for condominium gate : it is heavier and is opened several times a day;
 - Automation for company gates : it is the largest and heaviest type, and is opened very often.
3. According to the type of gate
 - Swing gate automation : these are gates that open with 1 or 2 leaves, around a pin. They are comfortable when there is little space, or for houses or condominiums;
 - Sliding gate automation : these are gates that open by sliding on a rail. The advantage is that they can be much longer, so they are suitable for companies, parking lots and very large entrances.
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Tractor batteries are an open cell type. This type of battery allows you to add distilled water to each individual cell. In order to add water to the battery, you may have to remove the battery from the tractor to gain access. Once the individual cells are topped off with water, you can then connect the storage device to a regular battery charger. The overall charging time may exceed 12 hours.
Wear safety glasses whenever servicing any type of battery. Small particles can become airborne during the service operation.
Use either a 7/16-inch or half-inch end wrench to remove the negative (-) battery clamp from the battery terminal post, depending on your battery clamp. Turn the wrench in a counter-clockwise direction. Next, loosen and remove the positive (+) clamp from the battery.
Remove the battery from the tractor. Place the battery on a firm surface in a well-ventilated area.
Unscrew and remove the top battery caps from each individual cell. A 12-volt battery will have six caps, and 6-volt batteries will have three caps. Each cell contains a separate charging plate that can hold a charge of 2 volts. The plates are internally connected to give the final battery voltage.
Add distilled water to each separate cell. The water level should be to the bottom plastic ring in each cell.
Clean the terminal battery posts with the steel brush. The posts should have a shiny metallic color.
Connect the battery charger to the battery in the following order. Attach the black clamp to the negative (-) terminal, then secure the red clamp from the battery charger to the positive (+) post on the battery.
Observe the voltage selector switch on the face of the battery charger. Ensure the switch is in the correct voltage position. A 12-volt battery must be charged by 12 volts. A 6-volt battery must have the voltage switch set to the 6-volt charging state. Plug the charger into the wall outlet.
Remove the battery from the charger once the meter on the face of the battery charger reaches "0 amperes." The battery is now fully charged. Place the battery back in the tractor in the reverse order of what was described in step 2.


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Par Legal Terminologyadmin
Traditional meaning of par in English (with legal use of this Latin concept in England and the United States in the nineteenth century) : (in Latin) idem. Pares: Peers. The free owners of a neighborhood. Pares curiae: tenants of a manor house who are present on the farm; see Book 2 ("The Rights of Things"), Blackstone's Commentaries on the Laws of England 54. the place. Pares regni: Peers of the Reiches. in commercial law. » Equal; Equality. The equality between the nominal or nominal value of a bill of exchange, share of shares, etc. and its actual sale value. Thus, if the values are equal, the instrument or action is called "au par"; If it can be sold at a price above its face value, it is "above face value", if it is "below face value", it is "below face value". tt Edward v.
Fisch, 156 N. Y. 363, 50 N. E. 973; Evans v. Tillman, 38 pp. C. 238, 17 p. E. 49. In commercial law.
The exact equality or equivalence of a particular sum or sum of money in the coin of one country and the same sum or sum of money in the coin of another foreign country in which it is to be exchanged, provided that the currency of that country has the exact weight and purity determined by the currency standard of that country. Geschichte, Rechnungen, 4 30. Murphy v. Kastner, 50 N. J. Gl. 220, 24 Atl. 564; Blue Star S.
S. Co. v. Keyser (D.C.) 81 Fed. 510. The nominal value of the currencies of two countries means the equivalence of a certain amount of the currency of one in the currency of the other, provided that the currency of both has the exact weight and purity determined by their respective currencies. Trade between the two countries should be on an equal footing when invoices are negotiated on this basis; t. if an invoice for 100 euros drawn up in London is sold in Paris for 2,520 Frs., and vice versa. Bowen, Pol. Econ.
284. PARA. It is used to designate a state of equality or equal value. Bills of exchange, shares and the like are equivalent if sold at nominal value; above or below par if sold more or less. Supported by Black's Law Dictionary, Free 2nd ed., and The Law Dictionary. The New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants provides the following definition of peer in a way that is easy for everyone to understand: equal to the face or face value of a security. In commercial law. Equal; Equality.
The equality between the nominal or nominal value of a bill of exchange, share of shares, etc. and its actual sale value. Thus, if the values are equal, the instrument or action is called "au par"; If it can be sold at a price above its face value, it is "above face value", if it is "below face value", it is "below face value". Fort Edward v. Fisch, 156 N. vol. 363, 50 N. E. 973; Evans v. Tillman, 38 pp. C. 238, 17 p.
E. 49. n. 1). (2) the par value of a share or bond printed on the certificate, i.e. the amount paid by the original purchaser to the issuing company. However, most common shares are issued at "par value" and the value reflects the current stock market. Preferred shares indicate a par value on the basis of which dividends are calculated, and the par value of bonds determines the final amount of payment at maturity, usually many years into the future.
(See: shares, common shares, preferred shares) The term even refers to an equality that exists between the nominal or nominal value of a document – such as a bill of exchange or a share – and its actual sales value. If the values are equal, the proportion is called by; If it can be sold at a price higher than its face value, it is higher than its face value; If it sells for less than its face value, it is lower than its face value. Alternative definitions of para: (1) average, equal, normal, etc. (2) nominal value, as for negotiable instruments. (ex par-tay, but popularly ex part) Latin adj. means "for a party" and refers to petitions, hearings or orders made at the request and for the benefit of a single party. This is an exception to the fundamental rule of judicial proceedings that both parties must be present at every hearing before a judge, and to the otherwise strict rule that a lawyer may not notify a judge without first notifying the objection. Ex parte cases are usually injunctions (such as an injunction or pre-trial detention) awaiting a formal hearing or an urgent request for an extension. Most jurisdictions require at least a cautious attempt to contact the other party's lawyer about the date and location of an ex parte hearing.


Twilio on Rails
By Chris Rittersdorf on 20 Jan 2012
The use of smart phones is on the rise, however SMS text messaging is still the best way to reach the broadest customer base, especially in developing countries. If you have a Ruby on Rails application that needs to reach this broad customer base, Twilio is an excellent tool to have in your toolbox.
It's easy to add Twilio to a Rails application. This post will walk you through the process of integrating Rails with Twilio, including:
 - Signing Up for a Twilio Account
 - Testing with Twilio's Sandbox App
 - Integrating Twilio with a Rails Application
 - Configuring your Twilio enabled Rails application for Production
Let's get started!
Signing Up for Twilio
Signing up for Twilio is as simple as providing your name, email and password. After you sign up and log in for the first time, you are taken to the Dashboard. This will give you plenty of information to get started. Upon signing up, you are given $30 in credits to get started. These credits are spent every time a text message is sent or received by Twilio.
Twilio Dashboard
In the bottom left section of your dashboard, you'll see a box called Sandbox App. The Twilio Sandbox is where you want to do development work with Twilio. The Sandbox not only lets you test out your SMS enabled application without burning through credits, but it also lets you lock down which mobile phones can send text messages to it and which mobile phones it can send text messages to. This is in contrast to the live account which consumes credits, and can send and receive text messages to and from any mobile phone. Now that you know what the Sandbox is, let's try it out.
Testing Your Account Using the Sandbox
To test the SMS sandbox, send a text message from your phone to the sandbox number. The content doesn't matter, it can be anything. Try texting "hello twilio". You'll then see a reply similar to this:
Sent from the Twilio Sandbox Number - Error: No PIN. Make sure you begin your message with the Sandbox PIN from your Twilio Dashboard.
Any time you interact with the Twilio Sandbox, you must provide a PIN along with all communications (whether SMS or Voice). This PIN is located below the Sandbox number on your dashboard. Enter the pin at the beginning of your text message, for example:
28910293 hello twilio
You'll then get a reply from the default Twilio Service located at:
Now that you've confirmed that your account is in working order, let's see how was can leverage service in a Ruby on Rails application.
Integrating Twilio with Your Rails Application
Web applications communicate with Twilio using an XML variant called TwiML. For example:
This section of TwiML describes how to respond to a user calling a phone number. It speaks a message during the phone call, then sends the user an SMS message. But, it's no fun writing TwiML. And since we're using Ruby, there's a gem for that! The twiliio-ruby gem abstracts TwiML into an easy to use Ruby API.
In your Rails application, simply add the twilio-ruby gem to your Gemfile:
Now you have the necessary library to start sending text messages. So now let's use it!
Sending a Text Message Using Twilio
Sending a text message with your Rails application is simple. But before doing so, there is one configuration we have to make. To test your application using the Twilio Sandbox, you'll need to white-list any phone numbers you plan to send SMS messages to. You can do this by going to the Numbers tab and clicking the Verify Number button. There is a series of steps you'll have to complete to verify your number.
Verify Phone Number
After you've verified the phone number, your application can now send text messages. The following code example show you how:
In this example, the send_text_message action receives a phone number from a form post, then relays a hard-coded message to that phone number via SMS. The twilio_sid, twilio_token, and twilio_phone_number variables contain the configuration information for authentication using the twilio-ruby gem. Generally, you'd want to pull this into a configuration file that gets loaded when your application loads, but I've put them into local variables for simplicity.
Receiving a Text Message Using Twilio
In order to receive a text message from a mobile device, you'll have to expose an endpoint that is reachable by Twilio. Here is an example:
In this example, the index action receives a POST from Twilio. It grabs the message body, and the phone number of the sender and logs it. Retrieving the information from the Twilio POST is as simple as looking at the params hash:
In order for text messages to reach your application you have to tell Twilio where to send requests. This is again done in the Sandbox App section of the Twilio Dashboard. Specify your publicly facing endpoint in the SMS URL field and click "Save".
If you're running your server locally and have no publicly facing endpoint, you can use a service like tunnlr to create one. This creates a publicly accessible URL with an SSH tunnel back to your local machine.
So the publicly facing endpoint for your application would look something like:
Configuring Twilio for Production
To deploy your SMS enabled application in a production environment, there are three things you'll need to do: buy a Twilio phone number, configure that phone number in your application, and then configure the production end-point in Twilio.
Purchasing a phone number requires you to enter payment information and decide on a phone number to provision. Twilio will guide you through the process. At the time of writing, Twilio's pricing is set at $1.00 a month plus an additional 1¢ charge per text.
Also, you will need to update the Twilio phone number in your application to the new number that you've provisioned. The examples above contained a variable with the value for a Twilio phone number. Change this value to the new phone number you provisioned.
Finally, you'll now have to configure the SMS endpoint much like how we did for the Sandbox. Click on the "Numbers > Twilio Numbers" tab. Then click on the phone number you provisioned. Finally, in the "SMS Request URL" field, specify your publicly facing production endpoint URL, then click "Save Changes".
Whether it be for those on-the-go, or those who otherwise are not able to use a computer or smart phone, SMS provides excellent alternative interface for the users of your web application. For those looking for a simple and affordable way to get started, Twilio is an outstanding option. So now that you know how to get started, what will you build using Twilio?


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I am trying to prove that:
(uv)R = vRuR
where R is the reversal of a String defined recursively as:
aR = a
(wa)R = awR
I think I have the base case right, but I am having trouble with the inductive step and final proof.
here is what I have:
Base Step
prove for n = 1 where |uv| = 1
(uv)R = uReR = uR = u (where e is the empty string)
I dont really know where to go from here, any help would be great.
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Instead of doing induction over the entire $|uv|$, let the induction variable be just $|v|$ and keep the $u$ constant-but-arbitrary throughout the induction proof. (Also, since $u$ can be empty, the base case should probably be $|u|=0$ rather than $|u|=1$). – Henning Makholm Sep 3 '11 at 22:01
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I agree with Henning that your induction should be on $|v|$. Note in the case $|v| = 1$, you're done by definition. It's probably also worth mentioning something about the empty string for completeness.
Let me demonstrate how I would prove this for $|v| = 3$ supposing we knew this were true for when $|v| = 2$. This should illustrate how you should prove $|v| = n$ from assuming $|v| = n - 1$ is valid.
Let $v = v_1v_2v_3$ be a string of length 3. Assume the claim is true for strings of length 2. Then $(uv)^R = (uv_1v_2v_3)^R$. By the recursive definition, $(uv_1v_2v_3)^R = v_3(uv_1v_2)^R$. Note $v_1v_2$ is a string of length 2, so we have $v_3(uv_1v_2)^R = v_3(v_1v_2)^Ru^R$. But by definition, $v_3(v_1v_2)^Ru^R = v_3v_2v_1u^R = (v_1v_2v_3)^Ru^R$.
In almost all inductive proofs, it helps to prove a few small cases by using even smaller cases. If you're still having trouble, try proving this for $|v| = 4$ by using the same ideas as above.
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thanks, this cleared up a lot for me. – Hunter McMillen Sep 3 '11 at 23:08
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In-flight catering logistics
Lödige has developed a compact storage, transportation and control system for airport kitchens where space is at premium. The Lödige SPACE TOWER improves catering logistics and reduces space requirements by using encased centralised storage with integrated vertical transport. It combines storage and transport functions in an ambient or temperature controlled environment and plays a central role in the flow and tracking of goods and trolleys. Increased transparency and process excellence are the result.
- Increases available floor space by up to 80%
- Centralises storage enabling connectivity across production levels
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How to Create a Snapshot With the Oracle ILOM Web Interface SUN Server
Posted by on 07 April 2016 01:24 PM
This procedure requires Administration (a) permission.
- Log in to the Oracle ILOM web interface.
- Select Snapshot from the Maintenance tab.
The Service Snapshot Utility screen appears.
- Select the data set you want: Normal, FRU ID, Full, or Custom.
- Normal – Specifies that Oracle ILOM, operating system, and hardware information is collected.
- FRU ID – Provides FRU ID information.
- Full – Specifies that all data is collected. Selecting Full might reset the system.
- Custom – Allows you to choose one or more of the following data sets:
Oracle ILOM data
Basic OS data
- Select the Enabled check box if you want to collect only log files from the data set.
- Select the Enabled check box if you want to encrypt the output file.
- Select one of the following methods to transfer the output file:
- Click Run.
A Save As dialog box appears.
- In the dialog box, specify the directory to which to save the file and the file name.
- Click OK.
The utility places a zip file in the specified directory.
- Unzip the file to access the data produced by the snapshot.


What is the largest heritage tree in Singapore?
S/N Species Height (m)
1 Adansonia digitata (Baobab) 5
2 Adenanthera pavonina (Saga Daun Tumpul) 8
3 Alangium ridleyi (Mentulang Daun Lebar) 2
4 Albizia lebbekoides (Tekik) 40
How many heritage trees are there in Singapore?
The Heritage Tree Register currently has a record of 257 Heritage Trees all over Singapore.
What are heritage trees Singapore?
Heritage trees in Singapore are individual mature trees specially selected for protection by law under the Heritage Trees Scheme adopted on 17 August 2001.
Where is the oldest tree in Singapore?
Tallest And Oldest Existing Trees
Some trees from this family grow to a height of over 40m at the Bukit Timah Reserve. One Seraya tree (Shorea curtisii) from the Dipterocarp family, believed to be about 360 years old, is the oldest tree in Singapore.
What are the big trees in Singapore?
Tembusu. The Tembusu is one of Singapore's most distinctive trees. This native of Singapore is a large, evergreen tree that grows up to 40m in height.
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What is the most common tree in Singapore?
Rain Tree. One of the most iconic trees in our city, the Rain Tree (Samanea saman) can be identified by its distinct umbrella-shaped and wide spreading crown, which creates a "great tunnel" effect when planted in rows along our streets. Its compound leaves fold up at night or during rainy days when the sky is overcast.
Why is it called Rain Tree?
It provides plenty of shade with its big umbrella-shaped crown. When it blooms, the crown of this tree is covered in clusters of pink-white flowers, like small upturned brushes. The leaves fold up before rainy weather – this is why it is called the Rain Tree.
Can trees be heritage listed?
This is a list of places, trees, natural formations, and buildings of cultural heritage significance. … Listing on the State Heritage Register means that the heritage item is legally protected as a heritage item under the NSW Heritage Act and requires approval from the Heritage Council of NSW for major changes.
Where is Saga tree in Singapore?
Saga (Adenanthera pavonina)
The sole Heritage Tree can be found at the Singapore Botanic Gardens, near the Lady On A Hammock sculpture.
Is tembusu native to Singapore?
The Tembusu is one of Singapore's most distinctive trees. This native of Singapore is a large, evergreen tree that grows up to 40m in height. … This Heritage Tree is reportedly more than 150 years old.
What is the oldest tree in the world?
The Great Basin Bristlecone Pine (Pinus Longaeva) has been deemed the oldest tree in existence, reaching an age of over 5,000 years old.
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Are rain trees native to Singapore?
The Rain Tree originates from South and Central America. … It was introduced to Singapore in 1876, and by the mid-1900s, it was planted throughout the tropics.
What are the biggest trees in the world?
The largest tree in the world is a giant sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum) in California's Sequoia National Park. Called General Sherman, the tree is about 52,500 cubic feet (1,487 cubic meters) in volume.
What is Singapore national bird?
The National Bird Of Singapore, Crimson Sunbird.
Is it illegal to pick flowers in Singapore?
The public is not allowed to harvest from state land managed by the Singapore Land Authority (SLA) or NParks, according to an ST report in 2017. This is unlike countries overseas, such as Germany, where one can pluck fruits or plants on public land.
Do oak trees grow in Singapore?
Conservation status: A critically endangered, native tree. Local distribution: Lithocarpus conocarpus thrives on clay-rich soils of primary forests. The tree is cultivated in Singapore. Interesting Note: The species was once quite common in Singapore, hence its common name — Singapore Oak.
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Question: What Is The Most Valuable Commodity?
What is the most valuable resource?
The Economist – The world's most valuable resource is no longer oil, but data.
What is the most valuable commodity in the Congo?
ivoryThe most valuable commodity in the Congo is ivory.
Why is time such a precious commodity?
The concept of time is elusive because, well, it stands still for no man. Beyond time being an arbitrary number derived from the Earth's axial rotation and orbital revolution around the sun, it is also the life currency that you can never regain after "spending" it.
Can a person be a commodity?
Easy access to large, almost unlimited, numbers of people has turned us into commodities. For all but the superstars among us, it has, per the definition, rendered humans widely available and interchangeable.
How is time a precious commodity?
But, money is a tool we amass and preserve but at times we can lose sight of why we want money in the first place. … Money facilitates our wants and needs. Doing well enables you to give back financially which, for many people, is important.
Why is time so valuable?
You have the ability to save money, to share stocks, to rent a house, and to lend a hand, but you cannot implement any of these actions with time. One can only SPEND it. So once it's been used; it's gone. This is why time is the only nonrenewable resource, and the only thing we can never get back.
Is money a commodity?
Commodity money is money whose value comes from a commodity of which it is made. … This is in contrast to representative money, which has little or no intrinsic value but represents something of value, and fiat money, which has value only because it has been established as money by government regulation.
How does the DRC make money?
The country's main economic resource is its mineral deposits; mining produces almost nine-tenths of total exports. … The limestone deposits that occur throughout the country are considered to be among the richest in Africa. Congo's forest reserves cover more than half of the country and are among the largest in Africa.
What is the number 1 traded commodity in the world?
Most Actively Traded CommoditiesWTI Crude Oil.Brent Crude Oil.Natural Gas.Soybeans.Corn.Gold.Copper.Silver.
What's the most valuable commodity?
Study Shows Time Is The Most Valuable Commodity.
Is Congo a wealthy country?
The Democratic Republic of Congo is widely considered to be the richest country in the world regarding natural resources; its untapped deposits of raw minerals are estimated to be worth in excess of U.S. $24 trillion.
What is a valuable commodity?
A commodity is any useful or valuable thing, especially something that is bought and sold. Grain, coffee, and precious metals are all commodities. The word commodity is usually used in an economic context, as in importing commodities from other countries or trading in the stocks and commodities markets.
Who said time is more valuable than money?
Jim RohnJim Rohn – "Time is more valuable than money.
What four economic activities are practiced in Congo?
Contents6.1 Agriculture.6.2 Fishing.6.3 Forestry.6.4 Mining.6.5 Copper and Cobalt.6.6 Informal sector.
What are examples of a commodity?


SonicWall VPN
How to configure SonicWall VPN using LDAP
You can secure access to SonicWall VPNs using LDAP. Users can sign in using either the mobile app or by receiving a voice call on their phone. If using the mobile app, the will provide their username and a blank password. When signin in, a user will need to approve the signin on their mobile phone before the signin completes. If using a voice call, users will provide their account PIN in the password box. They will receive a phone call directing them to press the number one on their phone keypad to complete the sign in process.
 1. In your console (e.g. navigate to Apps.
 2. Create a new LDAP application. Note the Server Address, Server Port, Root Binding DN.
 3. Click Activate
Configuring SonicWall
 1. From the SonicWall console, choose Users then Settings.
 2. In the User Authentication method drop-down menu, select either LDAP or LDAP + Local Users.
 3. Click Configure LDAP
 4. For Name or IP Address provide the value give in the console, something like
 5. For Port Number, choose 636.
 6. For Server Timeout choose 300 seconds.
 7. Select Give bind distinguished name
 8. For the Bind distinguished name provide the value from the console. For Login Password type anything.
 9. Check Use TLS.
 10. Check Require valid certificate from server.
 11. Do not check Force PAP to MSCHAPv2.
 12. Click Apply.
Schema Tab
 1. Click the Schema tab.
 2. LDAP Schema choose Microsoft Active Directory.
 3. In the Directory tab, note the value of Trees containing users is something like Turn this into a LDAP DN, something like cn=Users,dc=example,dc=com. Put this value into the User Suffix field in the console.
 1. Choose the Test tab.
 2. Enter a valid username or email address for User.
 3. If you have the mobile app set up, enter anything at all for the password. If you are using voice call authentication, enter your account PIN or password.
 4. Press test.
 5. You will receive a notification or voice call. When you approve, your signin will complete.
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CYPRES is an acronym for Cybernetic Parachute Release System. It refers to a specific make and model of an automatic activation device (AAD), a device that automatically activate a parachute (typically as a reserve system for a skydiver) under certain circumstances. A CYPRES is designed to activate the reserve parachute at a preset altitude if the rate of descent is over a certain threshold. The manufacturer of the CYPRES is Airtec.
The CYPRES works by using a cutter to cut the reserve container closing loop. A spring-loaded pilot chute then leaves the container and breaks through the skydiver's slipstream to begin reserve deployment.[1]
The CYPRES comes in four different models: Expert, Student, Tandem and Speed. The basic operation of the units is the same; only the activation parameters are different, having been optimized for different types of skydiving.
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