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Ninja Wilderness Survival Guide
Surviving Extreme Outdoor Situations (Modern Skills from Japan's Greatest Survivalists)
Ninja master and survival expert Hakim Isler presents modern day survival strategies based on the techniques of Japan's ancient ninja.
If you find yourself in an unexpected extreme situation—while wilderness camping, hiking or adventuring off the beaten path—a fundamental understanding of your surroundings can make the difference between life and death. By harnessing the powers of nature, the ninja built a legendary reputation as survivalists with an ability to thrive in even the most inhospitable situations. By studying their ancient philosophy and techniques, alongside modern science, you can prepare yourself to survive in any outdoor environment.
The basis for ninja survival skills comes from the Buddhist philosophy of the five elements: Earth, Water, Fire, Wind and the Void. By understanding how the elements relate to the human body, the formula for survival becomes clear.
- Earth – protection from the harsh elements using trees, leaves, dirt, grass, and vines to build shelter
- Water – effectively cool off when overheated and avoid dehydration
- Fire – properly use fire to warm the body and to purify water by boiling it
- Wind – harness the power of wind to ventilate shelters, smoke meat and help build fires
- Void – apply knowledge and creativity while developing a survival plan
Isler has over 20 years of experience as a martial artist, Special Forces soldier and security expert. With over 135 full-color photos and 60 illustrations detailing these time-tested methods, this book offers insights that are extremely practical.
The foreword by Ninjutsu master Stephen K. Hayes masterfully connects the past to the present by providing unique and valuable insights for surviving mentally in the outdoors.


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If you want to move or copy the entire table, be sure to select the entire table first. Note that the entire table is selected only if the table end-of-row marks are included in the selection, as shown above. (You can be assured that the end-of-row marks are included in your selection when you select the table by using the option on the Table menu described earlier in this lesson.)
A table can be copied or moved just like text.
First, you select the table (or part of the table) that you want to copy or move. Then, on the Edit menu, you click Copy (to copy) or Cut (to move), and then Paste, just as you would for document text (or press CTRL+C, CTRL+X, and CTRL+V, respectively).
Caution When resting the pointer over a table, you may see the Table Move Handle at the upper-left corner of the table. When you click and drag this icon to move a table, it enables text to wrap around your table. While this is a fun feature, it turns your table into a floating graphic object — which can make the table and the document more complex to manage. Instead, keep your table easy to manage by using the Cut and Paste method above for moving your table.

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Do you have a Bible question for Stephen? Ask it HERE.
Why is Jesus called "the Lion of Judah"?
Barbara from Florida asked, In Rev. 5:5, why is Jesus called "the Lion of Judah"?
To answer your question we need to go back to the Old Testament. We read this in the book of Genesis:
[8] "Judah, your brothers shall praise you; your hand shall be on the neck of your enemies; your father's sons shall bow down before you. [9] Judah is a lion's cub; from the prey, my son, you have gone up. He stooped down; he crouched as a lion and as a lioness; who dares rouse him? [10] The scepter shall not depart from Judah, nor the ruler's staff from between his feet, until tribute comes to him; and to him shall be the obedience of the peoples. [11] Binding his foal to the vine and his donkey's colt to the choice vine, he has washed his garments in wine and his vesture in the blood of grapes. [12] His eyes are darker than wine, and his teeth whiter than milk (Genesis 49:8–12 ESV).
In that passage, Jacob was giving a prophetic address to each of his sons. When he came to Judah, he said that one would come from that tribe and would reign forever. Jacob used the imagery of a lion to refer to this ruler. Lions are strong and powerful and greatly feared. Hardly anyone would dare to mess with them.
So, when Jesus is called "the Lion of Judah" it is because He's the fulfillment of that prophecy. He's the promised one who reigns forever, strong and powerful like a lion.
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Second question, probably better: Turing Machine which generates order on the set of its states
I would like to ask ( if it is not terribly obviously wrong):
- Do Turing Machine generates nontrivial lattice structure on alphabet set $L$ or on the set of its states $Q$ or on its Cartesian product $Q \times L$? )
- Is this mapping is unique? (Unfortunately, it seems that not in the case of $L$ or $Q$ alone. But maybe if we combine a set of states with a set of alphabet symbols $Q \times L$? )
- How different statements on the theory of computability translated into lattice theory looks like?
- Has anyone investigated this? Maybe someone knows some references?
What about similar construction for lambda calculus (where order may be generated by substitution sequence)?
I am in doubt whether it makes sense. Well, but now that so many have described, I will let it stay as is.
The Turing machine (TM) is an abstract model for effective implementation of (finite algorithmic) calculation. TM is defined over some alphabet of symbols L and reading data performs a finite sequence of operations on these symbols in the manner described a kind of mapping, let's call it the transition mapping. TM has a certain inner state q which may be one element of a finite set Q. Transition mapping specifies that if the machine reads in the current cell the symbol x from L.changes it to a symbol x ', and next data would be read from right (R) or left (L) cell. During this operation the state machine will change q to q '.
Lattice is "a partially ordered set (also called a poset) in which any two elements have a unique supremum (the elements' least upper bound; called their join) and an infimum (greatest lower bound; called their meet)." STOP and START are both bound elements for all the other steps of TM computation. So in fact there is a graph depicting such "computation" flow on which START and STOP elements are minimal and maximal and which forms maybe a lattice.
During the operation of the machine goes through a set of states $START = q_0 -> q_i ->... -> q_k-> q_N = STOP$. Elements of the START and STOP are a kind of extreme elements - the machine starts to work in the state of the START and never return to it, and it ends in a position to stop and it never goes out (if the calculations will be completed ). Of course there is possible trivial lattice defined with order as $ START \leq q_i \leq STOP $ for any $i$. But it is not the only possibility, and usual flow diagram for computation states $q_i$ usually looks much more interesting an complicated.

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Distance Besancon Kiev. Directions, total distances, average speed, travel time, calculate cost and fuel consumption
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A modular, adaptive, and autonomous transit system (MAATS): A in-motion transfer strategy and performance evaluation in urban grid transit networks
mode - bus, ridership - demand, technology - intelligent transport systems, operations - performance, place - urban, infrastructure - interchange/transfer, planning - methods
Autonomous modular bus, Public transit system, Nonlinear programming
Dynamic traffic demand has been a longstanding challenge for the conventional transit system design and operation. The recent development of autonomous vehicles (AVs) makes it increasingly realistic to develop the next generation of transportation systems with the potential to improve operational performance and flexibility. In this study, we propose an innovative transit system with autonomous modular buses (AMBs) that is adaptive to dynamic traffic demands and not restricted to fixed routes and timetables. A unique transfer operation, termed as "in-motion transfer", is introduced in this paper to transfer passengers between coupled modular buses in motion. A two-stage model is developed to facilitate in-motion transfer operations in optimally designing passenger transfer plans and AMB trajectories at intersections. In the proposed AMB system, all passengers can travel in the shortest path smoothly without having to actually alight and transfer between different bus lines. Numerical experiments demonstrate that the proposed transit system results in shorter travel time and a significantly reduced average number of transfers. While enjoying the above-mentioned benefits, the modular, adaptive, and autonomous transit system (MAATS) does not impose substantially higher energy consumption in comparison to the conventional bus system.
Permission to publish the abstract has been given by Elsevier, copyright remains with them.
Wu, J., Kulcsár, B., Selpi, & Qu, X. (2021). A modular, adaptive, and autonomous transit system (MAATS): A in-motion transfer strategy and performance evaluation in urban grid transit networks. Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice, Vol. 151, pp. 81-98.


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I'm building an edit screen where a use can edit rows of data. One of the fields is represented by a drop down, and another is an input field named 'value'. Now, depending on the value in the dropdown, I need to have different kinds of input controls for the value input control. Sometimes it should be a text box, others a datetime control (html5 and / or jqUI date picker), and finally a dropdown list containing a fixed set of values ('Yes' / 'No').
So basically sometimes I need to accept any string data, sometimes a date, and sometimes a boolean (but with a select box, not a check box). What's my best option for implementing this? Ideally the value entered would not be lost moving from one kind of input to another, while the user is on this edit page. On post back, I have a single database value to store (its a sql_variant).
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The National Institute for Health Research Collaboration for Leadership in Applied Health Research and Care (NIHR CLAHRC) Greater Manchester is a partnership between providers and commissioners from the NHS, industry, the third sector and the University of Manchester. They aim to improve the health of people in Greater Manchester and beyond through carrying out research and putting it into practice.
They are one of 13 CLAHRCs across England, with £120 million invested in the programme nationally by the NIHR. Each CLAHRC focuses on different areas of research and improvement.
Vision and objectives
NIHR CLAHRC Greater Manchester's vision is to create true and enduring partnerships that deliver high quality research which improves healthcare and has impact in Greater Manchester and beyond.
They will achieve this through delivering on four objectives:
- Innovating through research: generating new knowledge about 'what' works and 'how' to improve care
- Getting evidence into practice: using evidence-based approaches
- Showing the difference it makes: to patients, teams, stakeholders and organsiations locally and more widely
- Developing people and organisations: through partnership, supporting research capacity development.


frac{dy_{Pi}}{dt}|_{t=0} t + O(t^2)$$
so that, exploiting (2):
$$y_{Pi}(t) = y_{Pi}(0) + \frac{dy_{Oi}}{dt}|_{t=0}t + \sum_{j=1}^n \frac{dR_{ij}}{dt}|_{t=0} x_{Pj}t + O(t^2)\qquad (3)\:.$$
Using the Lie group structure of $O(3)$ (or also by direct inspection), it is possible to prove that, as $R(0)=I$, there exists a vector $\omega(0)$ such that ($^*$):
$$\frac{dR}{dt}|_{t=0} = \omega(0) \times \qquad (4)\:.$$ Finally evaluating (1) for $t=0$ we find $${\bf y}_P(0) = {\bf y}_O(0) + {\bf x}_P(0)\qquad (5)$$ where all vectors are indifferently decomposed w.r.to the basis of the ${\bf e}_i$s or that of ${\bf k}_i$s, just because they coincide for $t=0$. Inserting (4) and (5) in (3), we eventually achieve:
$${\bf y}_{P}(t) = {\bf y}_{P}(0) + {\bf v}_O(0) t + \omega(0)\times {\bf y}_p(0)t + O(t^2)\qquad (6)$$
where, obviously ${\bf v}_O(t):= \sum_i \frac{dy_{Oi}}{dt}|_{t=0} {\bf e}_i$.
For a generic instant $t_0$, defining $\Delta t = t-t_0$ we would similarly obtain:
$${\bf y}_{P}(t) = {\bf y}_{P}(t_0) + {\bf v}_O(t_0) \Delta t + \omega(t_0)\times ({\bf y}_P(t_0)- {\bf y}_O(0))\Delta t + O(\Delta t^2)\qquad (7)$$
Eq.(7) says that, in the neighbourhood of every instant ($t=t_0$ in our case), the motion of ${\cal B}$ is the superposition of a spatial translation along ${\bf v}_O(t_0)$ and a rotation around the unit vector parallel to $\omega(t)$ passing through the instantaneous centre $O(t)$. The axis is the instantaneous rotation axis by definition.
Using (7) that is valid for every choice of $O$, if the motion of not of pure translation, we can always change $O$ in order that at the interesting time ${\bf v}_O(t_0) \times \omega(t_0)=0$ so that ${\bf v}_O(t_0)$ and $\omega(t_0)$ are parallel. Notice that the new $O(t_0)$, in general, is not a point of matter of ${\cal B}$ but a geometric point in the space. In this case (7) reduces to a pure rotational motion around $O(t_0)$ plus a translation along the rotational axis (in a neighbourhood of the considered instant of time). This point $O(t_0)$ is an the instantaneous rotation center. Actually there is a whole axis with the same property: that passing for the found $O(t_0)$ directed along $\omega(t_0)$.
$(^*)$ As $t \mapsto R(t)\in O(3)$ and $R(0)=I$, then $dR/dt|_{t=0}$ is an element of the Lie algebra of $O(3)$. The Lie algebra of $O(3)$ is made of all real antisymmetric $3\times 3$ matrices. If $A$ is such a matrix, it immediately arises that there is a vector $\omega_A$ such that $A{\bf u} = \omega_A \times {\bf u}$ for all vectors ${\bf u}$.
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 $\begingroup$ You mentioned using the Lie group structure of $O(3)$.Could you please elaborate further on that subtle point?.Because that statement was really the crux of your proof. $\endgroup$ – Sandesh Kalantre Jan 27 '14 at 16:12
 - $\begingroup$ The Lie algebra of $O(n)$ is made of all antisymmetric $n\times n$ matrices (this can be easily proved). For $n=3$ an antisymmetric matrix $A$ is always of the form $\omega_A \times$ for some vector $\omega_A$. $\endgroup$ – Valter Moretti Jan 27 '14 at 16:16
 - $\begingroup$ As $t \mapsto R(t)\in O(3)$ and $R(0)=I$, $dR/dt|_{t=0}$ is an element of the Lie algebra of $O(3)$. $\endgroup$ – Valter Moretti Jan 27 '14 at 16:17
The fact you are stating is quite general in fact and even extends in a related form to 3 dimensions also.
It is known as Chasles's rotation theorem: Any general displacement of a rigid body can be represented by a translation plus a rotation.
In the case of motion of a body in a plane,the axis intersects the given plane in a point which we can call the instantaneous centre of rotation.Even in the case if doesn't intersect,we say the centre of rotation is at infinity.
So,yes any motion of a body in a plane has an instantaneous axis of rotation.
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Experimental Performance Evaluation of a Rechargeable Lithium-Air Battery With HyperBranched Polymer Electrolyte
ASME 2018 12th International Conference on Energy Sustainability collocated with the ASME 2018 Power Conference and the ASME 2018 Nuclear Forum
ASME 2018 12th International Conference on Energy Sustainability
Synthesis of hyper branched polymer (HBP) based electrolyte has been examined in this study. A real world lithium-air battery cell was fabricated using the developed HBP electrolyte, oxygen permeable air cathode and lithium metal as anode material. Detailed synthesis procedures of hyper branched polymer electrolyte and the effect of different operation conditions on the real-world lithium-air battery cell were discussed in this paper. The fabricated battery cells were tested under dry air with 0.1mA∼0.2mA discharge current to determine the effect of different operation conditions such as carbon source, electrolyte types and cathode processes. It was found that different processes affect the battery cell performance significantly. We developed optimized battery cell materials upon taking into account the effect of different processes. Several battery cells were fabricated using the same optimized anode, cathode and electrolyte materials in order to determine the battery cells performance and reproducibility. Experimental results showed that the optimized battery cells were able to discharge over 55 hours at over 2.5V. It implies that the optimized battery cell can hold charge for more than two days at over 2.5V. It was also shown that the lithium-air battery cell can be reproduced without loss of performance with the optimized battery cell materials.
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Das, Susanta K. and Berry, Kingsley Joel, "Experimental Performance Evaluation of a Rechargeable Lithium-Air Battery With HyperBranched Polymer Electrolyte" (2018). Mechanical Engineering Presentations And Conference Materials. 27.


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The Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO) aims to reduce energy consumption and enhance operational efficiency. The FUSE Executive Fellow will analyze energy usage, identify energy reduction opportunities, and lead energy efficiency projects, ultimately transforming SWBNO into a more sustainable and cost-effective agency that better serves the community.
Fellowship Dates: October 23, 2023 – October 21, 2024
Salary: Executive Fellows are FUSE employees and receive an annual base salary of $80,000. Fellows can also access various health, dental, and vision insurance benefits. Compensation for this year of public service is not intended to represent market-rate compensation for the experienced professionals in our program.
ABOUT THE FUSE EXECUTIVE FELLOWSHIP
FUSE is a national nonprofit working to expand social and economic opportunities, particularly for communities that have been limited by a history of systemic and institutionalized racism. FUSE partners with local governments and communities to more effectively address pressing challenges by placing experienced professionals within city and county agencies. These FUSE Executive Fellows lead strategic projects designed to advance racial equity and accelerate systems change. Since 2012, FUSE has led over 250 projects in 40 governments across 20 states, impacting the lives of 25 million people.
When designing each fellowship project, FUSE works closely with government partners and local stakeholders to define a scope of work that will achieve substantive progress toward regional priorities. FUSE then conducts an individualized search for each project to ensure that the selected candidate has at least 15 years of professional experience, the required competencies for the role, and deep connections to the communities being served. They are data-driven and results-oriented and can effectively manage complex projects by developing actionable roadmaps and monitoring progress to completion.
Executive Fellows are hired as FUSE employees and embedded in government agencies for at least one year of full-time work. They receive training, coaching, and professional support from FUSE throughout their fellowships to help achieve their project goals. FUSE Executive Fellows bring diverse perspectives and new approaches to their projects. They build strong relationships with diverse arrays of stakeholders, foster alignment within and across various layers of government, and build partnerships between governments and communities.
The Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO) is a vital local government utility responsible for providing safe drinking water, treating wastewater, and managing stormwater runoff to prevent extensive flooding. To fulfill these crucial functions, SWBNO operates six major campuses and 122 pumping stations across the city, employing hundreds of workers and maintaining a fleet of vehicles.
Given its scale, SWBNO's facilities consume substantial electrical power. While the agency has made efforts to enhance energy efficiency, such as installing energy-efficient lighting, larger opportunities for energy savings remain untapped. Smart building management systems, major building system overhauls, and on-site solar energy generation have not been fully explored due to limited capacity within the agency. SWBNO's leadership is committed to reducing the organization's overall energy consumption. Fortunately, funds are available from Entergy, the local electric utility, to support or heavily subsidize various energy efficiency projects. Furthermore, emerging federal programs may provide funding for solar panel installations.
By reducing energy consumption, SWBNO can serve the community more cost-effectively and make significant progress toward operating in an environmentally sustainable manner. The agency is also concerned about creating better working conditions for its employees. Energy efficiency initiatives hold the potential to improve work environments by providing enhanced lighting and climate control, thereby enhancing the quality of work life.
To analyze energy consumption and implement projects that reduce energy use, SWBNO will collaborate with FUSE. The appointed FUSE Executive Fellow will engage with agency stakeholders, gather and analyze energy usage data, and develop a prioritized list of opportunities for energy reduction. Subsequently, the Executive Fellow will initiate the implementation of these improvements. A successful Executive Fellow will play a pivotal role in reducing the energy footprint of this significant public utility, resulting in a more efficient agency that better serves the community.
PROJECT SUMMARY & POTENTIAL DELIVERABLES
The following provides a general overview of the proposed fellowship project. This project summary and the potential deliverables will be collaboratively revisited by the host agency, the fellow, and FUSE staff during the first few months of the fellowship.
Beginning in October 2023, the Executive Fellow will engage with agency stakeholders, gather and analyze energy usage data, and develop a prioritized list of opportunities for energy reduction. They will then lead the initial implementation of these improvements, working towards reducing the energy footprint of SWBNO and enhancing its overall efficiency.
To ensure the sustainability and long-term impact of the fellowship work, the Executive Fellow will employ several strategies. They will actively engage with SWBNO staff, looking to identify training and resource opportunities to empower employees in understanding and maintaining energy efficiency measures. This knowledge will enable SWBNO to continue managing and improving energy consumption beyond the fellowship. The Fellow will also build relationships among stakeholders, including agency leadership, staff, and external partners, fostering collaboration and ensuring ongoing support for energy efficiency efforts. Regular meetings, updates, and engagement activities will promote a sustainable culture within SWBNO. Additionally, the Fellow will establish monitoring and evaluation mechanisms to track project performance, collect data, measure energy reduction, and assess cost savings and environmental benefits. Sharing these findings with SWBNO leadership will help to demonstrate the value of the initiatives and inform future decision-making.
By October 2024, the Executive Fellow will have overseen the following:
- Comprehensive Energy Consumption Analysis: The Executive Fellow will thoroughly analyze SWBNO's energy consumption, gathering data from various sources and engaging with agency stakeholders. This analysis will provide a comprehensive understanding of the current energy usage patterns, identifying areas of inefficiency and opportunities for improvement. By evaluating the energy consumption across SWBNO's facilities, including major campuses, pumping stations, and buildings, the Fellow can develop a holistic approach to energy reduction.
- Prioritized List of Energy Reduction Opportunities: Based on the findings from the energy consumption analysis, the Executive Fellow will develop a prioritized list of opportunities for energy reduction. This list will identify specific projects and initiatives with the highest energy savings and operational efficiency potential. The Fellow will consider financial feasibility, environmental impact, and scalability factors to ensure that the recommended opportunities align with SWBNO's goals and resources. The prioritized list will serve as a roadmap for the implementation phase.
- Implementation of Energy Efficiency Projects: The Executive Fellow will play a pivotal role in implementing the identified energy efficiency projects. They will work closely with SWBNO staff, external partners, and contractors to being to execute the recommended initiatives effectively. This may involve overseeing the installation of energy-efficient systems, coordinating the integration of smart building management systems, exploring the use of solar energy for on-site power generation, and facilitating upgrades to major building systems. The Fellow will ensure that the projects are executed efficiently, within budget, and in line with the sustainability goals of SWBNO.
- Executive Sponsor – Ghassan Korban, Executive Director; Sewerage & Water Board
- Project Supervisor – Stephen Nelson, Deputy General Superintendent of Engineering and Services; Sewerage & Water Board
In addition to the qualifications listed below, a facility or property management background is strongly preferred for this project. Knowledge of public procurement or energy efficiency would be a plus, but is not required.
- Synthesizes complex information into clear and concise recommendations and action-oriented implementation plans.
- Develops and effectively implements both strategic and operational project management plans.
- Generates innovative, data-driven, and result-oriented solutions to difficult challenges.
- Responds quickly to changing ideas, responsibilities, expectations, trends, strategies and other processes.
- Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing, and excels in both active listening and conversing.
- Fosters collaboration across multiple constituencies in order to support more effective decision making.
- Establishes and maintains strong relationships with a diverse array of stakeholders, both inside and outside of government, and particularly including community-based relationships.
- Embraces differing viewpoints and implements strategies to find common ground.
- Demonstrates confidence and professional diplomacy, while effectively interacting with individuals at all levels of various organizations.
FUSE is an equal opportunity employer with core values of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this position.


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Can anybody suggest an optimum algorithm for determining if two arrays are identical eg.,
I know that this can be solved using Arrays.sort but in that case the quicksort will be O(n logn). Again if we store the first list in a Hashtable then we will be using extra space as big as the array. Is there any solution that is both space and time efficient?
You mean if two arrays contain the same elements? That's a big difference.
I think first doing an Arrays.sort() and then an Arrays.equals() is your best option. It's simple, should be fast, and they are tried and tested methods.
It's impossible to say what space complexity they give, but I don't think they're in-place. Regardless, I think using these methods will be better than anything you or I can come up with without knowing exact speed and memory requirements.
Seetharaman Venkatasamy wrote:Use Hashtable. first insert elements that are in first array. and now loop through 2nd array and see this current element is there in Hashtable or not.
It's not quite that simple if there can be repeated values. If you can guarantee there aren't repeated values I'd throw both arrays in a HashSet and call Set.equals() to compare them.
If you can't, then I'd go with Stephan's approach (probably adding a check that the arrays are the same size first - if they aren't they can't be equal, and so there's no point wasting time) until it was proven that wasn't good enough for some specific reason.
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It's not quite that simple if there can be repeated values.
Yeah.. you pointed out well. in that case what we can do is put the counter to 1 [key - element, value-count]. if you find the element again increase the count.
when you loop the second array if the current element is there in hashtable decrement it.. upon the job completion, iterate the hashtable and see if the element value has 0 counter else say not identical.
I did some very simple tests, and the choice between the hash and the sorting based approaches seems to strongly depend on whether you want to sort an int or an Integer (of course assuming all the elements are unique, otherwise the sort based approach is favored).
I added 10.000.000 unique integers to a list, shuffled it and then assigned all the integers to two different int objects in the same order. Then I started the test.
The sorting algorithm took around 2200 milliseconds to complete. The hashing algorithm took around 7000 milliseconds. The sorting algorithm was also consistently faster for smaller sets of data.
When I started with two Integer arrays, the tables were completely turned. The sorting algorithm seems to have a much harder time sorting objects than primitives. On my system the sorting algorithm took around 11.000 milliseconds, whereas the hash based approach took roughly 3500 milliseconds.
This is of course a worst-case scenario. I haven't tested the situation where the two sets of data are unequal. Here's the quick and dirty int test so you can get an idea of what I did:
Stephan van Hulst wrote:I added 1.000.000 unique integers to a list, shuffled it and then assigned all the integers to two different int objects in the same order. Then I started the test.
Interesting. Your results would tend to suggest that there's quite an overhead for boxing/unboxing.
_USER_: In answer to your initial question "Is there any solution that is both space and time efficient?", I would say that Arrays.sort() is likely to be the most space-efficient, since it sorts in place; however, in the process it also destroys your original data.
If the arrays are specifically integer arrays, and you're not worried about repeated values, another alternative might be to use a BitSet. It will be horribly space-hungry for small arrays; particularly if they contain large values, but for very large arrays, it may be quite efficient.
Yes, auto-boxing is fairly expensive. It should be noted though that the (quick-)sort on int primitives is still faster than the hashing on Integers. Merge-sort on Integer is significantly slower though, much more than the auto-boxing can account for. I don't know if this is a result of the difference between the quickand merge-sort algorithms, or that the merge-sort algorithm has to make calls to the compareTo() method.
I also corrected my last post a bit since you replied. I tested on 10.000.000 elements.
Because it is a test. It tests the methods testArrays() and testTables(). These two methods aren't supposed to know anything about the arrays passed to them (except that every element is unique), so they also don't know that the two arrays are already exactly the same.
The point is that the two arrays have the same elements, because this would constitute a worst-case-scenario: every element in the two arrays have to be inspected in order to find out whether the two arrays are really the same. This is to eliminate the possibility that either of the two proposed approaches terminates ahead of time. The downside is that this test says very little about the average-case-scenario.
The reason why I shuffled the first array was to make the difference between Arrays.sort(int) and Arrays.sort(T) more realistic. The merge-sort used for the generic case handles arrays that are already (almost) completely sorted much faster* than the quick-sort does for the primitive case. Shuffling the array gives merge-sort a realistic handicap. The reason why I *didn't* shuffle the second array, is because it in fact doesn't matter that the two arrays have the same order, as long as they're shuffled in the first place.
*: Faster in terms of time complexity. Not necessarily absolute speed.


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Rallies or demonstrations are a great way to raise visibility for conservation and environmental issues. They can help send messages to decision makers and spread awareness to the public. To be successful, rallies require certain elements. Whether you're an veteran protester or attending your first demonstration, your presence will be welcome. So grab your demonstration sign and get out there. But first, check out our tips below for how you can help make things go smoothly.
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After the rally
During and after the rally, keep the buzz going by sharing photos as well as local news stories on your social networks using popular hashtags.
Tag your Congress member to help drive publicity about the event. Share local media posts and leave supportive comments on social news media feeds. Use the comments sections of news stories and social media posts to add critical information that the reporter may have left out.
Climate March 2017, DC
Marching for the climate in Washington, DC
Jonathan Meyers, The Wilderness Society
Tips for success
 1. Demonstrate peacefully
 Be peaceful and respectful to passers by and ignore those who taunt or attempt to incite violence. It goes without saying that you should never damage public property in the course of a protest.
 2. Welcome the media
 Nothing helps amplify your voice like the news media can. If you're approached by a reporter, be willing to talk about why you have come or help the reporter get information. If you're uncomfortable being on camera or being quoted, point the reporter in the direction of an organizer or someone who can serve as an articulate spokesperson in your group.
 3. Stick to the issue
 Whether it's the words on your picket sign or the banter you engage in, you'll want to keep your focus on the issue at hand. Don't get lured into heated dialogue or arguments with passers-by. If the rally is about climate change, keep the focus on climate change.
 4. Be constructive
 When possible focus on solution-oriented messages for picket signs, slogans or chants. Avoid polarizing slogans that don't further the debate in a constructive way. Steer clear of picket signs or banter that spreads false "either-or" arguments. For example, pro-development voices might like the public to believe we must choose between jobs or conservation, but this is a false argument.


Augusta Tabor: Entrepreneur
agustataborWhen: 1833 – 1895
Where: Born in Maine, moved to Kansas, and then to Colorado
Why Important: Augusta successfully ran businesses, owned real estate, and carefully managed her money at a time when few women were allowed to be involved in financial and business matters.
Mrs. Tabor's mansion on Broadway in Denver circa _PHONE_ (Credit: Denver Public Library)
Mrs. Tabor's mansion on Broadway in Denver circa _PHONE_
(Credit: Denver Public Library)
Augusta Louise Pierce was born March 29, 1833 in Maine. She met Horace Tabor, a stone-cutter her father hired to work in his quarry. They got married on January 31, 1857. The couple moved to a small town in Kansas and worked as farmers.
In 1859, Horace, Augusta, and their son, Maxey, moved to Colorado. Horace hoped to make money mining for gold. Augusta earned money cooking and doing laundry for the miners. They moved again to Oro City and started a grocery store where Augusta worked. Horace was doing well mining. However, Horace wanted to make more money and moved the family to Leadville.1 The Tabors started a new store and Horace became postmaster of the town.
In 1878, Horace gave two miners supplies in exchange for one third of their mine profit. The miners struck silver and the Tabors became very wealthy! Horace spent his money quickly. Augusta wanted him to save the money. This caused a lot of arguments. Horace kept spending money and bought a big mansion in Denver for the family.
Augusta and Horace continued to fight over money. In 1883 the couple divorced.2 She kept his last name, Tabor, even after he married Baby Doe Tabor.
Augusta donated much of her money to build a new Unitarian church in Denver. She also owned real estate and became wealthy on her own. She was one of the richest business people in Denver. This was unusual for a woman of the day.
Augusta moved to Pasadena, California in 1894 when she became ill. She died one year later.3 She is buried at the Riverside Pioneer Cemetery in Denver.
Content Date: Jan. 1, 1833 to Jan. 1, 1895
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Launch your students into a discussion of chemical reactions with this fun, safe, and exciting demonstration. This thrilling demonstration of the controlled combustion of isopropyl alcohol teaches students the concepts of combustion, thermochemistry, exothermic reactions, and gas laws. When the vapor is ignited, the foam ball is propelled across the room.
Cannon is constructed of PVC and can be reused for many years to come. Includes safety instructions, procedure, demonstration notes and tips. Isopropyl alcohol, 7" foam ball, and safety lighter are required and available separately.
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Definition - What does Smart Pig mean?
A smart pig is an inspection device that records information about the internal conditions of a pipeline. It is used to detect and measure corrosion and metal loss internally and externally on the pipe wall. Smart pigs can also detect curvatures in the pipeline.
When referring to using a smart pig for a pipeline some may refer to the process as "pigging the pipeline."
A smart pig is also known as a pipe pig, pipeline pig, pipeline inspection gauge, pipeline inline inspection tool, natural gas pipeline inspection tool or corrosion detection pig.
Corrosionpedia explains Smart Pig
Smart pigs are pipeline inspection tools that consist of large pieces of machinery combined with powerful technology that help with the maintenance of pipelines.
These inspection tools provide data on the condition of pipelines, which helps gauge the health and integrity of the pipes. These smart pigs ensure that transmission of the product does not stop due to pipeline integrity issues, which can be disastrous.
Smart pigs can be inserted into the pipeline at a location, such as a valve or pump station, that has a special configuration of pipes and valves where the tool can be loaded into a receiver. The receiver is closed and sealed, and the flow of the pipeline product can be directed to launch the tool into the main line of the pipeline. A similar setup is located downstream, where the tool is directed out of the main line into a receiver, removed from the pipeline, and the recorded data retrieved for analysis and reporting.
Smart pigs may measure several different things from inside the pipeline, including restrictions and deformations of the pipe, as well as metal loss. Odometer wheels are used to measure exactly where the pig is within the pipeline.
Smart pigs are used to detect problems such as:
- Stress corrosion cracking
- General corrosion
- Pitting corrosion
- Anomalous weld seams
- Longitudinal cracks
- Longitudinal grooves


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The tomb of Tutankhamun gave us a clear idea of the complete equipment of a royal tomb of the Pharaonic era.
Not only were funerary items placed in the tomb, but objects used during the lifetime of the king were also placed there for use in the hereafter.
This model of a grain mill is made of wood and was preserved in the tomb with its grinding stone. The symbolic use of this miniature mill by the king in the afterlife is obvious. He had intended to secure wheat for his bread in case no offerings would be presented to him.
A miniature model of a granary full of seeds was also found in the tomb.


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By definition, organic pickles must not contain any artificial colors (nor chemical additives or pesticides, while we're on the subject).
In contrast, mainstream pickle manufacturers often use a synthetic yellow food coloring known as tartrazine to achieve that familiar gherkin color. It's listed as Yellow 5 on food labels, and it's also responsible for processed macaroni and cheese's frightening neon hue.
U.S. Department of Agriculture microbiologists have been researching why commercially packed pickles can turn red and spoil. They recently identified a key chemical culprit: an interaction between tartrazine and the normal lactic acid bacteria (Lactobacilli) that form during the pickling process.
The USDA has also determined that the spoiled Lactobacilli have an interesting environmental application: They can help clean up synthetic "azo" dyes found in textile-industry wastewater. While many of these red, orange and yellow dyes are regarded as nontoxic, research shows some may be capable of mutating into carcinogens.
"If food-grade Lactobacilli capable of degrading a range of azo dyes were identified, they might be organisms of choice for waste-treatment applications," says USDA lead researcher Ilenys Pérez-Díaz, PhD.
Pickle this: Check out the health benefits of organic sauerkraut!
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Repair and operation of the Toyota Corolla car - 7.2.3. Replacement of epiploons//Toyota Corolla of _PHONE_ /
Toyota Corolla
_PHONE_ of release
Repair and operation of the car
Toyota Corolla
+ 1. Maintenance instruction
+ 2. Maintenance
+ 3. Engines
+ 4. Cooling systems, heating
+ 5. Fuel, exhaust systems
+ 6. System of decrease in toxicity
- 7. Transmissions
 + 7.1. Mechanical transmission
 - 7.2. Automatic transmission
 7.2.1. Specifications
 7.2.2. Diagnostics
 7.2.3. Replacement of epiploons
 7.2.4. Rope of a butterfly valve
 7.2.5. The switching rope
 7.2.6. The switch blocking inclusion of a starter by the included transfer
 7.2.7. Fastening of a transmission
 7.2.8. Removal and installation of a transmission
+ 8. Coupling and half shafts
+ 9. Brake system
+ 10. Suspension bracket and steering
+ 11. Body
+ 12. Electric equipment
7.2.3. Replacement of epiploons
Oil leak often happens because of wear of epiploons of axes and / or wear of an epiploon and sealing rings of the drive of a speedometer. Replacement of these epiploons is rather simple as it can be carried out, without removing a transmission from the car.
Epiploons of half shafts
Epiploons of half shafts are located on each side transmissions where vents of the internal ends of half shafts enter vents of gear wheels of differential. If you suspect that the epiploon of a half shaft proceeds, lift the car and establish it on support. If the epiploon proceeds, you will see an oil strip sideways of a transmission, under an epiploon.
1. Remove a half shaft (cm. subsection 8.3).
2. By means of a screw-driver accurately get an epiploon from a transmission nest. Try not to damage a nest of installation of an epiploon, differently the new epiploon will proceed.
3. If the epiploon cannot be removed by means of a screw-driver, it is necessary to use the special tool for removal of epiploons (it is possible to get on a car market or in autoshop).
4. Using the tool for installation of epiploons or a piece of a pipe of big diameter as a mandrel, establish a new epiploon. Accurately establish it in a nest and check that it was densely and it is up to the end established.
5. On A132L transmission completely established epiploon has to be flush with a transmission case surface; on the A240L model completely established epiploon of the left half shaft has to be 5,16 mm lower than a case surface, and an epiploon of the right half shaft – on 3,175 mm.
6. Grease edges of a new epiploon with multi-purpose grease, and then establish a half shaft (cm. subsection 8.3). Try not to scratch edges of a new epiploon.
Sealing ring of the sensor of speed
The sensor of speed is located on a transmission case.
1. Examine area round the sensor on existence of potek of oil to define, whether the sealing ring proceeds.
2. Disconnect the socket of connection of the sensor of speed (it is specified by an arrow), turn off a bolt (it is specified by an arrow) and pull out the sensor from a transmission.
3. By means of a small screw-driver remove a sealing ring from the sensor and establish a new sealing ring. Try not to scratch a surface of the sensor or a flute of a sealing ring. Grease a new sealing ring with liquid of an automatic transmission for its protection at installation of the sensor.
4. Installation is carried out upside-down removals.


Object ID
Object Name
Date Created
oil, canvas
Object Entities
Kodros, Andreas (created by)
Kodros, Andreas (is related to)
Kodros, Vivian (is related to)
Kodros, Deborah (is related to)
Access Points
Object Description
An oil painting by Andreas Kodros made in 1994. The bottom is a tan/pink colored ground with rocks of the same color on the edge. In the middle of the rocks is a dead tree that has two roots on the ground and then has the trunk and a few branches off of that. The water behind the rocks is a dark blue and gray color that meets with the sky which is almost all grey clouds except the top left corner where there is a little blue sky and white clouds.
Dr.Andreas Kodros was born in Athienou, Cyprus and earned his medical degree at the University of Athens School of Medicine in 1952. He finished his residency in Otolaryngolgy at the University of Illinois and then went on to practice medicine at the Weiss Memorial Hospital, St. Joseph's Hospital, and the Children's Memorial Hospital until 1987. Dr.Kodros also studied art at the Pancyprian Gymnnasium in Nicosia, Cyprus. He mostly uses oils but also works with watercolors, acrylics, and airbrush. His art has been on exhibt at many places in Cyprus and the United States. He passed away in 2002 and his wife a year later.
Rights and Reproduction
Painting, 1994, National Hellenic Museum, _URL_ Accessed 08/05/21.


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Kafirin is a prolamin protein unique to sorghum grain. To make kafirin viable for commercial development there needs to be an optimised extraction process. For this purpose insight is needed into how the process is affected by the extraction temperature, grain/solvent ratio, grain/solvent contact time, and various amounts and types of reducing agents and extraction aids. Such insights are currently unavailable.
Significant insights into the extraction of kafirin were gained by performing extractions under various conditions to determine how extraction parameters affected the extraction process. Extraction temperature, grain/solvent ratio, grain/solvent contact time and various amounts and types of reducing agents/extraction aids were tested to determine the optimum extraction conditions. The extraction aids tested were acids (glacial acetic acid, citric acid and phosphoric acid) and metal bisulphite complexes (sodium metabisulphite and potassium metabisulphite) were tested as reducing agents.
Using a bench-scale extraction setup, the following important results were obtained.
? With regard to the commercialization of the process aqueous ethanol is the most promising solvent and was used throughout the study.
? The maximum amount of protein after extraction was roughly 45 g of protein for 1 000 g of grain out of a total kafirin content of roughly 62 g. This is an extraction efficiency of 70 - 75 % based on the total amount of kafirin available in the grain. Acids were found to have a limited role in the extraction process and can be excluded.
? The quantity of metalbisulphite complex used played a large role in the extraction process, reducing the yield by about 50 % when absent. The type of metalbisulphite used, however, did not play a role.
? The grain/solvent contact time was deemed to be the most important factor, with the highest yield occurring somewhere between 10 and 20 min.
? After 20 min the yield decreased due to increased solvent retention.
The solvent retention and increased filtering time associated with the drop in yield were investigated. The weakened hydrogen bonding in the starchy endosperm made it possible for the starchy material to bond to other starchy particles or less likely the solvent, and was most likely the mechanism of solvent retention and thickening of the slurry. This increased solvent retention resulted in approximately 50 % of the total solvent being retained; which was discarded with spent grain. At 20 min the solvent retained was roughly 12 % of the total original solvent used.
Further study is recommended with regard to:
? The mechanism of thickening to determine whether there are chemical or mechanical methods which would overcome the thickening and increased solvent retention
? The recovery, purification and subsequent reuse of ethanol
? Investigation into the mechanism that is responsible for the increased filtration time and whether this is related to the tannin-protein complex formation as the literature suggests
? The viability of the spent grain in agricultural applications such as cattle feed or fertiliser
? The effect of changes mentioned in this thesis on the end-use of the protein, e.g. film making quality
Dissertation (MEng)--University of Pretoria, 2016.


Overview for Multivariate EWMA Chart
Use Multivariate EWMA Chart to simultaneously monitor two or more related process characteristics in an exponentially weighted control chart. In the multivariate EWMA chart, each plotted point includes weighting from all previous data, which helps you to detect small process shifts quicker than you can with other multivariate control charts. The Multivariate EWMA chart is the multivariate counterpart to the EWMA chart.
For example, use a multivariate EWMA chart to monitor temperature and pressure in a plastic injection-molding process. Because temperature and pressure both affect the plastic strength, the engineer wants to monitor these variables at the same time.
No points are above the upper control limit, so the variability can be considered stable. However, the points that are higher than the rest that could be investigated.
Where to find this control chart
To create a multivariate EWMA chart, choose Stat > Control Charts > Multivariate Charts > Multivariate EWMA.
When to use an alternate control chart
If variables are not correlated, use EWMA Chart.


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- Americans have different words for soft drink depending on which region of the United States they're from.
- The three most popular terms are soda, pop, and coke, according to data collected by the site Pop Vs. Soda.
- Linguists have noted other terms people from certain regions use for soft drinks, including tonic and cocola.
People in the United States have different ways of saying things from region to region, from what they call the night before Halloween to how they pronounce the word "crayon."
One of the things Americans can never seem to agree on is what to call fizzy, carbonated beverages: soda, pop, or coke?
That's exactly the question cartographer Alan McConchie sought to answer with his web project, the aptly named Pop Vs. Soda. The site invites visitors to fill out a brief questionnaire asking where they are from and which term they use for soft drinks. To date, more than 400,000 users have submitted answers.
The resulting maps illustrate what linguists have long known:
- Soda is the preferred term in the Northeast, most of Florida, California, and pockets in the Midwest around Milwaukee and St. Louis
- Pop is what people say in most of the Midwest and West
- And coke, even if it's not Coca-Cola brand, is what people call it in the South
Previous research reveals even more regional divides. According to Jason Katz, the graphic artist who wrote "Speaking American: How Y'all, Youse, and You Guys Talk," there are even more regionalisms that most Americans may not have heard of. Among them:
- A solid 6% of Americans simply call them soft drinks, especially in Louisiana and North Carolina
- In small pockets of the Deep South, cocola is the preferred term
- And in Boston, tonic is what a decent amount of older residents grew up saying, although that term is quickly falling out of favor
Whether you call it pop, soda, coke, or something else entirely, there's no question that Americans won't be agreeing on its name any time soon.


How to open a word document in Photoshop?
A Microsoft word document cannot be simply opened in Photoshop. Word documents are saved in.doc or.docx file formats which are not compatible with Photoshop. Photoshop deals with.psd,.jpeg,.gif, and other various image file formats. This is probably a strange tutorial as I usually talk about cutting out images using Photoshop.
Free Getting started with Photoshop PDF report.
Why would you want to open a Word Document in Photoshop?
You can do so many things on a computer, however people always want to do something that is not always possible. Here are a few reasons I can think of why you would want to open a word document in Photoshop:
 1. You might want to open a document full of pictures in Photoshop to edit them more professionally
 2. Maybe you want to split the Word document up into layers to enable better editing.
 3. You might want to use some special features in Photoshop that are not available in Microsoft Word.
How do you open a Word document in Photoshop
The only logical way I can see to open a word document in Photoshop is to use take a screenshot of the document, save it as a jpeg, and then open it in Photoshop.
You will need:
 1. Microsoft Word.
 2. A keyboard with a Print Screen key.
 3. The Mspaint program. (Comes with Windows)
 4. Photoshop.
How to get your Word document into Photoshop?
 1. Open your Word document.
 2. Go to see a print preview for the document so it will fit on the screen fully. Go to the file menu for Word 2003 or the office symbol for Word 2007. You will see print preview in these menus.
 3. When you see your full page press the prtscrn key on your keyboard.
 4. Open the mspaint program by going down to the start menu, all programs, accessories, then paint.
 5. Go to the edit menu at the top and choose paste.
 6. You will see a picture of the word document. Go to the file menu at the top and choose Save As.
 7. Mspaint will save the screenshot as an image file. I prefer.jpeg. Please remember where you are saving the file.
 8. Then open Photoshop, open the file that you saved.
Free Getting started with Photoshop PDF report.
Notes: You can also paste the document screenshot directly into Photoshop after opening a new project, however I feel that the quality is better through paint.
 1. says
 Simply take prtscrn and direct paste into photoshop(on a new file)
 prtscrn -> (Photoshop)Ctrl N -> Ctrl V.
 No need to go on any other program like mspaint or else. :)
 2. Bartek says
 I think it is the one of the worst sollution i ever read ;)
 Wanna do it pro?
 1)open ur word doc
 2)convert to pdf
 3)open in ps
 Best regards


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Free Universal Construction Kit, A Great Addition to the STEM ClassroomBy Diana Wehrell-Grabowski on August 1, 2012 in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Education, Teacher Training Workshops
During the majority of my science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) teacher training workshops I introduce teachers to engineering concepts related to building, architecture, materials science and so forth. Teachers build 2 and 3-D shapes with readily and affordable materials such as bamboo skewers, toothpicks, craft sticks and more. In addition, I introduce teachers to numerous building kits from bamboo blocks to Lego's, K'Nex, Lincoln Logs, Tinkertoys, Zome and other similar building kits. Now wouldn't it be nice if Lincoln Logs, Tinker Toys, Zome and all these cool building kits could be used together? Well thanks to the efforts of Carnegie Mellon professor Golan Levin he has created a "Free Universal Construction Kit" which provides adapters between ten popular construction toys including: Lego, Duplo, Gear! Gears! Gears!, K'Nex, Zoob and others. Additionally, Levin released, for free a set of digital blueprints that a 3-D printer can use to create more than 45 plastic adapters. I encourage all teachers incorporating STEM concepts within their classrooms to incorporate building blocks and construction kits into their STEM curriculum. To learn more about the Free Universal Construction Kit and download the blueprints for free at the Free Art and Technology website check out their website here _URL_


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The duty of care stands for the principle that directors and officers of a corporation in making all decisions in their capacities as corporate fiduciaries, must act in the same manner as a reasonably prudent person in their position would.
Courts will generally adjudge lawsuits against director and officer actions to meet the duty of care, under the business judgment rule. The business judgment rule stands for the principle that courts will not second guess the business judgment of corporate managers and will find the duty of care has been met so long as the fiduciary executed a reasonably informed, good faith, rational judgment without the presence of a conflict of interest. The burden of proof lies with the plaintiff to prove that this standard has not been met. If the the plaintiff meets the burden, the defendant fiduciary can still meet the duty of care by showing entire fairness, meaning that both a fair process was used to reach the decision and that the decision produced a substantively fair outcome for the corporation's shareholders.
Note: Corporations may insert a provision in their articles of corporation that protect directors (not officers) from facing civil liability under the duty of care.
Definition from Nolo's Plain-English Law Dictionary
The duty of a person or business to act toward others and the public with vigilance, caution, and prudence. Someone whose actions breach the duty of care is considered negligent, and may be sued for resulting damages. (See also: standard of care
Definition provided by Nolo's Plain-English Law Dictionary.
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The History of Centre Pompidou
The more famous a building is, the more it is wrapped in myths and clichés, and the more we gain from those who take pains to delve into its history. The Centre Pompidou (_PHONE_) is one of the iconic constructions of the 20th century. It helped redefine museums and threw the spotlight on two young architects. The story is told in this outcome of a dissertation written at EPFL Lausanne, on the basis of data gathered from different archives and from testimonies of the protagonists.
Among the book's fortes is its reconstruction of the institution's history after the presidential decision to hold an international competition. Hanzeian details the maturing, in France, of the idea of a non-conventional building for contemporary culture that would put Paris back on the map of art capitals. Besides presenting the requirements of the commission, Hamzeian analyzes the trajectories of Piano and Rogers, the reasons behind their teaming up, and the construction experiments that preceded the Parisian contest. The second part of the book discusses the jury's deliberations and the motifs that led it to choose the design of Piano, Rogers, Franchini, and Ove Arup & Partners, to then go through the phases, step by step, of the building of this daring work.
Publishing the book in English, Italian, and French is a tribute to the national spirits that gave rise to the Centre Pompidou. In its historiography Hamzeian's volume marks a turning point and is bound to become an essential source for anyone interested in what the future holds for this building.


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What is the importance of student life?
The prosperity of a nation depends on its students. We have a responsibility to acquire proper education, maintain good character and live a respectable social life. Obedience, diligence, regularity and forbearance are the important parts of student life. We must learn perseverance; it is the root of all success.
Should you put current salary on CV?
If you're responding to a job posting that says to send in a CV and salary history, just send the CV." "At this point, instead of telling the employer your current or past salary, ask what range they expect to pay for the position. You could also offer to provide your desired salary range."
How do you discuss salary in HR?
Prepping for Salary NegotiationGather your salary data. Stay calm during salary negotiation. Examine your salary expectations. Ask for their reasoning. Negotiate. Move beyond salary. Maybe next year. Walk away from salary negotiation.
What does the annual salary mean?
Your annual salary is the amount of money your employer pays you over the course of a year in exchange for the work you perform. For example, if you earn a salary of $72,000 annually and you work a 40-hour week all year. Before taxes, your salary breaks down to an hourly wage of $34.62.


NGO Competency Model Process
NGO Management Competency Model
NGO Competency Model Process
With the proliferation of NGOs in Lebanon and around the world, there is a growing need to empower their staff and volunteers with the needed skills, knowledge and abilities (KSAs) or what is also known as competencies to do their role properly.
In parallel to that, there are hundreds of thousands of dollars being spent annually on training workshops and courses for NGOs. Yet most of them happen without a structured approach to assess the actual needs and gaps to design the appropriate training/coaching/mentoring programs that best fit their situation.
In this context, I'm proposing a full fledged study that incorporates literature review, focus groups, interviews and surveys to do an in-depth quantitative and qualitative analysis of the necessary competencies for individuals managing NGOs.
The aim is to do this study with a multi-stakeholder approach that involves not just the NGOs but also the donor agencies, training providers and academicians.
As a result of the study, an NGO Management Competency Model will be developed. Based on that competency model, potential capacity building programs (training courses, workshops, mentoring programs and coaching sessions) will be designed to cater to the different needs of organizations and their staff and volunteers.
The above concept is not uncommon in certain industries and professions like Human Resources and Project Management professions, so a similar approach will be adopted for the aforementioned initiative.
Let me know your thoughts on the above and if you feel you're interested in playing a role in this study.


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Problems of translating modern Scottish literature into French, with special reference to 'The crow road' by Iain Banks
This thesis, which is written in French, examines the problems of translating modem Scottish literature into French. To illustrate them, a case study on The Crow Road by lain Banks will be undertaken. A short introduction first establishes the content of the thesis, its different parts and the strategy that we have adopted to tackle our main problem. This is identified as the cultural "otherness" of Scottish writing, which has been to a greater or lesser degree occulted in French translations of Scottish Literature. Chapter I looks at theoretical aspects of translation from a thematic point of view ranging from a philosophical approach, through a linguistic one to various cultural approaches, with specific reference to Eugene Nida and Lawrence Venuti. Chapter II examines Scotland as a nation and as a country with important linguistic and cultural differences from its southern neighbour. We will see how important this separation is in literature and how some theorists have dealt in particular with the problem of translating the vernacular. Chapter III is devoted to the analysis of the French translations of four Scottish authors, James Kelman, William McIlvanney, Irvine Welsh and lain Banks. It examines passages from the texts but also emphasises the strategies adopted by the translators. Chapters IV and V focus on respectively on lain Banks and The Crow Road in order to provide thorough social and cultural contextualisation before considering ways of translating the novel. Chapter VI considers a number of potential strategies for translating sections of The Crow Road: a 'domesticated' one, a Nabokov style, the use of a French dialect and finally one using Venuti's concepts. The conclusion suggests that translators are free to choose between competing strategies, or even to mix them, but that what is crucial is to have a thorough knowledge of the source culture, and a conscious and apparent strategy, before approaching works as culturally laden as contemporary Scottish novels. The Translator may have to have the courage to offend against existing French translation norms if translation is to be truly trans cui tural.


The Age Old Question
Are mandatory service bulletins really mandatory?
The question about mandatory bulletins has been around at least as long as I've been in this business. Although the guidance material out there continues to indicate conflicting positions within the FAA I think that the latest guidance makes it easier to determine the answer to the question "Is a mandatory service bulletin required for airworthiness compliance?" In this issue we will talk about what a service bulletin is and what the rules say about them being mandatory in the eyes of the manufacturer as well as the eyes of the FAA. Maybe we can come up with an answer that you will be able to hang onto for a while.
Let me start by making my personal position on this issue very clear. Compliance with mandatory service bulletins is one of the most important maintenance actions that an owner/operator can take to keep their aircraft in the safest and best possible condition. The manufacturer knows better than anyone else when special maintenance needs arise and the issuance of service bulletins is the chosen method for keeping us all informed. Not to mention what compliance with mandatory service bulletins can do for the resale value of the aircraft. My objective in this article is to help you understand the difference between the manufacturer's highest level of suggestive maintenance (mandatory service bulletins) and the regulations.
Service bulletin
"Service bulletin" is a term that is used in our industry to describe notices that are sent out by equipment manufacturers to keep those who use and maintain the equipment aware of changes, errors, findings, new ideas, etc. It is an effective way for manufacturers to get information out to the market quickly. I've heard "service bulletins" called many things; service letters, customer bulletins, change notices, the list goes on and on. Each manufacturer has established its unique naming convention as well as numbering methodology. For the purposes of this discussion let's just refer to them inclusively as service bulletins.
When manufacturers began issuing bulletins forever ago, I presume that they were just "bulletins" if only for a few months or years. But eventually the manufacturers must have realized that there were different levels of seriousness or criticality to a bulletin and began to further categorize them as recommended, optional, informational, mandatory, alert, etc. Having no standard for the terminology, it was left to the manufacturer to categorize the bulletins as they thought was best. The lack of standardization at least contributes to the confusion.
The evolution of the service bulletin, particularly in the business aviation community, has left us with a multitude of different types and different levels to hash through and try to make sense of. When the manufacturer attaches the term mandatory to a service bulletin, it's human nature to ask the question, "Are mandatory bulletins really mandatory?" Or "What is mandatory anyway?" and look to the regulations for the answer. The manufacturer can categorize a service bulletin as mandatory, but where in the regulations does it say that service bulletins issued by the manufacturer are mandatory? Well, it doesn't.
Airworthiness directive
Somewhere along the line, the FAA decided that a bulletin that had been issued by a manufacturer to correct a serious enough condition that operators needed to comply with the service bulletin, even though it was not considered "mandatory" by regulation, needed a new designation. It issued an airworthiness directive. 14 CFR Part 39 has been set aside for capturing all airworthiness directives issued by the FAA. This makes every airworthiness directive a regulation, and thus compliance becomes an issue of aircraft airworthiness. The distinction between mandatory and non-mandatory service bulletins is determined on a case-by-case basis and decided only by the FAA. Issuance of an airworthiness directive is one way that a service bulletin can be required by regulation. New guidance material issued by the FAA explains a few other ways that a manufacturer's bulletin can become an airworthiness compliance requirement.
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From a delegate's perspective: Queen's Conference on Philanthropy (QCOP)
Two days later, a dozen speakers and panelists broadened my view on apathy, passion and rage.
Speakers at the sixth annual Queen's Conference on Philanthropy (QCOP) ranged from Canadian Olympic team wrestler Ohenewa Akuffo to former child soldier Michel Chikwanine. Other speakers included Russ McLeod, chief operations director of Me to We, Adil Dhalla, director of culture at the Centre for Social Innovation, Shawn Cheung, founder of Raising the Village.
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Moving an existing BackupPC partition to LVM
I wrote a post 18 months ago on moving a Linux root partition to software RAID. Moving to LVM shares a lot of the same problems. The differences are:
 - We're not touching the root (or /boot) filesystem. Therefore we don't have to deal with BIOS or GRUB. In fact, this entire process can be done without rebooting.
 - We must copy the filesystem bit-for-bit instead of using file-aware tools like rsync, cp, or tar. This is due to the design of the BackupPC storage pool.
If you have another disk to use as a swap space, this problem is easy to solve. Simply unmount your backuppc partition and use dd to clone the data to the new drive. Then make create a logical volume on the old partition and copy it back.
If you don't have another disk, you must convert the disk layout in place. The instructions in this post can be used to move any filesystem to LVM; just disregard the parts specific to BackupPC. I assume that your server's drive and filesystem layout is as described in my last post:
 - /dev/sda provides the root filesystem (and possibly others). We're not concerned about it here.
 - /dev/sdb is a RAID array with one partition. It does not yet use LVM, and contains an ext3 filesystem mounted on /var/lib/backuppc.
The general plan is:
 1. Reduce filesystem usage on /var/lib/backuppc to 49% or less
 2. Resize the filesystem and partition to 49%
 3. Create a second partition and logical volume with the free space
 4. Copy the filesystem to the logical volume
 5. Add the first partition to the logical volume
 6. Expand the logical volume and filesystem
 7. Mount the logical volume
Warning: this is a multi-day process with many long delays for large data transfers. I'll identify the delays as we go along. Never interrupt a filesystem operation unless you know exactly what you are doing. I recommend executing all long-running processes in a GNU screen session in case your network connection is interrupted.
Step 1: Reduce filesystem usage on /var/lib/backuppc to 49% or less
If your BackupPC pool filesystem is larger than 49%, you must reduce disk usage.
 1. Remove old backups. Reduce the BackupPC variables $Conf{FullKeepCnt} and $Conf{IncrKeepCnt} to keep fewer backups. Alternately, use a script like to delete old ones manually.
 2. Set $Conf{BackupPCNightlyPeriod} = 1
 3. Wait for the next BackupPC_Nightly run. BackupPC will purge old backups and clean the pool of unnecessary files. This may take several days, but during this time you can perform backups as normal.
Do not proceed until filesystem usage is below 49%. Verify this with df.
Step 2: Resize the filesystem and partition to 49%
You may wish to read this guide first. It is possible to use the parted "resize" function for this, but it doesn't work for all filesystems. We'll do it manually.
 1. Stop BackupPC. From this point no new backups will be kept until the entire process is finished, which may be several days.
 /etc/init.d/backuppc stop
 2. Unmount the partition
 umount /var/lib/backuppc
 3. Get the block size and block count for the partition, and calculate the new size in K.
 tune2fs -l /dev/sdb1 | grep Block
 I've used a 10 GB partition in this example, and we now know that this filesystem consists of _PHONE_ blocks of 4K size. Calculate the new size as follows:
 new size = (current size in blocks) * (block size in K) * 0.49
 Round this number down. Our new size will be _PHONE_ * 4 * 0.49 = _PHONE_ K.
 4. Check the filesystem. This may take several hours or days.
 fsck -f /dev/sdb1
 5. Resize the filesystem.
 resize2fs /dev/sdb1 5136366K
 6. Resize the partition by deleting it and creating a new one of 5136366K.
 fdisk /dev/sdb
Step 3: Create a second partition and logical volume with the free space
 1. If you haven't already, install LVM.
 apt-get install lvm2
 2. Use fdisk again to create a second partition. You can combine this step with the last one. Hit enter at the prompts to use all available space, and change the new partition to type 8e, Linux LVM.
 fdisk /dev/sdb
 3. The second partition must be equal to or larger than the first partition. If it is not, check your math or try resizing to a smaller percentage and try again.
 4. Create a volume group and logical volume.
 pvcreate /dev/sdb2
 vgcreate volgroup /dev/sdb2
 lvcreate -l 100%VG -n backuppc volgroup
Step 4: Copy the filesystem to the logical volume
 1. Use dd, the sysadmin's oldest friend, to copy the filesystem bit-for-bit from the old partition to the new. This may take several hours or days.
 dd if=/dev/sdb1 of=/dev/volgroup/backuppc
 2. If you get impatient during the copy, you can force dd to output the current progress. Find the process ID of the running dd, and send a USR1 signal.
 ps -ef | grep dd
 kill -USR1 4786
 3. A neater way to do this is:
 dd if=/dev/sdb1 of=/dev/volgroup/backuppc &
 kill -USR1 $pid
 4. When dd finishes you will see one last progress report which should total the size of /dev/sdb1.
Step 5: Add the first partition to the logical volume
We've copied our data to the logical volume, so we no longer need the original partition. Add it to the volume group.
 1. Use fdisk to change partition 1 to type 8e.
 fdisk /dev/sdb
 2. Add it to the volume group.
 pvcreate /dev/sdb1
 vgextend volgroup /dev/sdb1
Step 6: Expand the logical volume and filesystem
We've moved the data to a logical volume and added all the disk space to the volume group. Now we expand the logical volume and filesystem to use the available space.
 1. Extend the logical volume. I advise using only 75% so you can use LVM snapshots.
 lvextend -l 75%VG /dev/volgroup/backuppc
 2. Resize the filesystem to use the entire logical volume. This may take several hours or days.
 resize2fs /dev/volgroup/backuppc
 3. If at any point you've mounted the filesystem, you'll have to run a new fsck before resizing. This will cause another long delay, so try to avoid it.
Step 7: Mount the logical volume
We're now ready to mount the new logical volume on /var/lib/backuppc and restart BackupPC.
 1. Edit /etc/fstab and replace any references to /dev/sdb1 with /dev/volgroup/backuppc. If your fstab uses UUIDs instead of explicit device paths, you shouldn't have to change anything.
 2. Mount the filesystem.
 mount /var/lib/backuppc
 3. Restart BackupPC
 /etc/init.d/backuppc start
You have successfully migrated to LVM!
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 I'm going to confess to a horrible thing I did.
 I converted to LVM. In place. Without first reducing disk usage to 49%. It was a bit of a Zen exercise, and the data wasn't at all valuable, obviously, because no one should expect that sort of thing to work.
 1. a script to reverse a block device in 4M chunks (included with linux kernel documentation, needs adjustment)
 2. dd
 3. cp –sparse=always
 4. losetup
 I'm sure you can figure out the process (free last extent of disk. set up reversed lvm device at end of disk. copy the last extent of the file system into the reversed lvm device, then grow the reversed lvm device at its logical end, and its physical beginning. repeat. set up a normal lvm device at the start of the disk, migrating extents there from the reversed lvm device, which will shrink to zero and leave you, ideally, with something you could have done in ten minutes with a backup disk.
 The cp –sparse=always comes in if you have to use intermediate file systems because a file system was unshrinkable – you can still effectively shrink it by separating it out into chunks stored in sparse files in another file system and keeping it as zeroed-out as possible.
 Forgive me father, for I have sinned.