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Aggregating CAC Using Data Blending
By January 15, 2020August 19th, 2020No Comments
Welcome to our Measuring Metrics That Matter Series! Today we'll be discussing CAC (Customer Acquisition Cost) and its components.
In our last article, we talked about where to find spend on various marketing platforms, and what that looks like aggregated.
Now we're continuing with that and going deeper…
Table Of Contents
 1. Formulas
 2. Data Blending
 3. CAC Formula
 4. New Customer Data
 5. CAC Dashboard & Analysis
 6. Further Actions
1. Formulas
We've already explained some of the simple calculations a marketer can do when they have the "spend" metric.
For a quick review, they're down below.
Formulas That Use "Spend" In Daily Marketing Use
 - Profit= RevenueSpend
 - (CPC) Cost Per Conversion = Total Spend/ Number of Conversions
 - (CPE) Cost Per Engagement = Total Spend/ Total Measured Engagements
 - (CPM) Cost Per Thousand = (Total Spend/ Total Measured Impressions) * 1000
 - Ad Rank = Max CPC * Quality Score (Google Adwords)
In terms of finding the total spend, we've said before that we would get that information from our various marketing platformsInstagram, Facebook, Linkedin, Google Adwords, and Bing for example.
Then we can aggregate similar platforms' cost and separate those into buckets such as "Paid Search" and "Paid Social".
An example is shown below (in the live version it would be possible to see by date).
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Source: PenPath Solutions
After you have it in neat buckets, there's so many types of other data you can blend it with! If you need a refresher on what data blending is, here's a quick guide as to why it's so useful.
2. Data Blending
The beauty in data blending is that you can create new calculations based on metrics unique to you and your company. This is valuable stuff and can change your marketing strategy for the better.
Why would we want to do that?
Based on that information, we can see how our marketing strategy is doing as a whole. From there we can tailor it to our customers' needs.
If our strategy is working, we can figure out how to do more. If not, we can see from new data where the bottleneck is.
In this article, we're going to grab metrics from different data sources and blend them to calculate CAC. This is the new calculation we are creating using blended data.
Let's learn more about it!
3. CAC Formula
The CAC formula, like the ones shown above, is an important marketing formula. It also uses spend as a component.
CAC= [Spend]/[New Customers]
What does it mean?
It tells us the cost to acquire a new customer.
The beauty of using this formula in a dashboard is that we can get a quick snapshot of CAC across all of our advertising channels or wherever we are using spend.
And we can get this information for the timeline we choose, whether it's 1 month or 12 months, across all platforms. This instant data is what makes dashboards so powerful.
How would this work for CAC?
We've already talked about where to get spend from in the last article. Now let's talk about which data sources we would use to pull our new customer information from.
4. New Customer Data
Our new customer data can be captured from a variety of sources. It depends on what type of company it is, what it sells and what types of software it uses.
Here's a table of some potential sources.
data blending
These are just some of the types of sources you can use for new customer information. Other sources could be Traditional Marketing (Tradeshows & Conferences) as well as Email Marketing (Marketo, Eloqua).
The great part is that whether you're selling products online, getting leads, or getting paid for a subscription revenue model, all of that is able to be tracked and analyzed.
Most importantly, conversion tracking needs to be enabled so that you as a marketer are able to see how your direct-response campaigns are doing.
This means that your tags need to be set up using tracking software, and that your UTMs are formulated the correct way to track the same campaign in multiple platforms.
If you need help, this is something PenPath can help you with.
Here are some other tips on how to make direct-response campaigns effective.
data blending Source: Google
If you have everything set up correctly, it will only make sure that your dashboard data is clear and easy to understand.
Let's go back to our CAC formula and see how it can be visualized in a PenPath dashboard.
5. CAC Dashboard and Analysis
The dashboard below uses the CAC formula mentioned above.
For this dashboard, we used a CRM to get new customer information. For most large businesses and B2B organizations this will be the case.
However, it doesn't necessarily need to be from there. For smaller organizations and eCommerce companies, there are of course other sources.
data blending
Source: PenPath
When looking at a dashboard, it's important to brainstorm some potential questions to ask. Here are some questions we would ask for this one:
 - What month had the highest CAC vs. the lowest CAC?
 - Are our new customers growing, decreasing, or staying the same over time?
 - Which channel are we generally spending the most on?
 - How about the least?
 - Does that change from month-to-month or stay the same?
 - What does this tell us about our strategy and if it's working or not?
In the next section, we'll see how this can be translated into an actual marketing strategy to get results.
6. Further Actions
The last question asked in the Dashboard & Analysis portion delved more into the action part of strategic marketing.
In other words, we're going from asking questions about the dashboard to asking questions on how we can improve our strategy.
How will this dashboard translate into results?
Based on what it shows, marketers could focus on different types of strategies.
In terms of getting leads, we could focus on prospecting, or identifying other potential customers and demographics.
In terms of getting more from online advertising, we could focus on retargeting or remarketing to people who have responded well to our served ads, or spent more time on the site.
The marketing strategy will be unique to each company, based on the company's needs.
Because a marketing strategy is custom for every business, it makes sense that its data and visualizations are as well.
After all, if you don't have analysis that's tailored to what metrics your company finds important, how can you create a solid marketing strategy?
(For more on creating a solid marketing strategy, our Part 1 and Part 2 series on the topic explains it well.)
This is why at PenPath, we help companies create dashboards unique to you.
As marketers and analysts, we have the know-how to be experts at the creative and analytical side of digital marketing.
A good dashboard can't come from bad data, so we help you set that up first.
We also create custom calculations and dashboards for companies based on highly technical needs, as well as streamlining the many marketing platforms out there for a cohesive solution.
If any of this sounds interesting, contact us for a pressure-free demo. We'll simply show you a live version of our dashboards (like the ones we showed above in the post).
Otherwise, keep reading our posts to understand how to stay at the forefront of marketing intelligence!
Rucha Shukla
Rucha Shukla
Rucha Shukla is an avid analyst who loves using data to answer big questions in business. You can tweet her _USER_.


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In general, two types of receipts occur during the course of business. Capital Receipts are described as the money brought to the business from non-operating sources like proceeds from the sale of long-term assets, capital brought by the proprietor, sum received as a loan or from debenture holders etc. In contrast revenue receipts are the result of firm's routine activities during the financial year, which includes sales, commission, interest on investment.
Capital receipts differ from revenue receipts, in the sense that the former has no bearing on profit or loss for the financial year, whereas the latter is set off against the revenue expenses for the period. Read the article provided to you, so as to understand the difference between capital receipt and revenue receipt.
Content: Capital Receipt Vs Revenue Receipt
|Basis for Comparison||Capital Receipt||Revenue Receipt|
|Meaning||Capital Receipts are the income generated from investment and financing activities of the business.||Revenue Receipts are the income generated from the operating activities of the business.|
|Term||Long Term||Short Term|
|Shown in||Balance Sheet||Income Statement|
|Received in exchange of||Source of income||Income|
|Value of asset or liability||Decreases the value of asset or increases the value of liability.||Increases or decreases the value of asset or liability.|
Definition of Capital Receipt
Capital receipts are the income received by the company which is non-recurring in nature. They are part of the financing and investing activities rather than operating activities. The capital receipts either reduces an asset or increases a liability. The receipts can be generated from the following sources:
- Issue of Shares
- The issue of debt instruments such as debentures.
- Loan taken from a bank or financial institution.
- Government grants.
- Insurance Claim.
- Additional capital introduced by the proprietor.
Definition of Revenue Receipt
Revenue Receipts are the receipts which arise through the core business activities. These receipts are a part of normal business operations that is why they occur again and again however its benefit can be enjoyed only in the current accounting year as its effect is short term. The income received from the day to day activities of business includes all the operations that bring cash into the business like:
- Revenue generated from the sale of inventory
- Services Rendered
- Discount Received from the creditors or suppliers
- Sale of waste material/scrap.
- Interest Received
- Receipt in the form of dividend
- Rent Received
Key Differences Between Capital Receipt and Revenue Receipt
The following points explain the difference between capital receipt and revenue receipt in detail:
- Receipts generated from investing and financing activities are capital receipts, on the other hand, receipts from operating activities are revenue receipt.
- Capital Receipts do not frequently occur, as it is non-recurring and irregular. But, revenue receipts do not occur again and again they are recurring and regular.
- The benefit of capital receipt can be enjoyed in more than one year, but the benefit of revenue receipt can be enjoyed only in the current year.
- Capital Receipts appears on the liabilities side of the Balance Sheet whereas Revenue Receipts appears on the credit side of the Profit and Loss Account as income for the financial year.
- The capital receipt is received in exchange for the source of income. Unlike revenue received which is a substitution of income.
- Capital receipt either decreases the value of an asset or increases the value of liability, but revenue receipt neither increases nor decreases the value of asset or liability.
- Both receipts are a part of business activities.
- Both are necessary for the survival and growth of the company.
- The source of business income.
In general, Capital Receipts and Revenue Receipts play a vital role in the growth of business, as the business may not be able to survive, in the absence of the two.

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Revisiting the Theme of Long Slumber in Washington Irving' Rip Van Winkle and the Tale of the Seven Sleepers: A Comparative Study
Abdullah K. Shehabat, Hussein H. Al Zedanin
This study provides across-cultural comparisonof the theme of long slumber in Asian and European tales. An analytical approach is adopted to reveal secrets and demystify ambiguities that encompass both canonical tales: The Seven Sleepers and Rip Van Winkle. That is, we hope to figure out how these tales correlate, interact and reflect on one another by focusing on the three major periods: the Pre-slumber period, the slumber period, and the post-slumber period. We found that the canonical tales in question, despite the theological and historical differences, (co)respond to one another and reveal further secrets and ambiguities. An interesting example elucidated how Irving didn‟t hint at the conditions that had encompassed his protagonist, Rip, during his slumber. However, based on our analysis of The Seven Sleepers tale, we inferred that Rip‟s body was miraculously protected to make him a mediator and/or a witness for the two periods. In short, long slumber was employed in both tales to convey morals like rebirth and change.
Full Text: PDF DOI: 10.15640/ijll.v8n1a10


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In today's digital age, where automation and technology dominate many aspects of business, it's easy to overlook the power of human connections. In the bustling city of Mumbai, a hub of commerce and industry, the human element continues to play a crucial role in the world of lead generation. While advanced tools and strategies have certainly streamlined the process, the art of building lasting connections remains at the heart of successful lead generation. In this blog, we'll explore how the human element remains an integral part of lead generation in Mumbai, driving relationships, trust, and ultimately, business growth.
The Rise of Technology in Lead Generation
Mumbai, often referred to as India's financial capital, is a city of innovation and dynamism. With businesses ranging from startups to multinational corporations, the demand for lead generation has never been higher. Technological advancements have significantly impacted how businesses find and nurture potential clients.
The Human Touch in a Digital Landscape.
- Personalized Communication: Despite the rise of automation, human interaction still holds sway. Tailoring communication to a potential lead's specific needs and pain points is something that business struggle to replicate. In Mumbai, business relationships often start with a genuine conversation, allowing both parties to understand each other's needs better.
- Cultural Understanding: Mumbai is a melting pot of cultures, languages, and backgrounds. Building connections requires a deep understanding of the cultural nuances and sensitivities that shape business interactions. This understanding can only be cultivated through direct human engagement.
- Trust Building: Trust is the foundation of any successful business relationship. In a city as bustling as Mumbai, where competition is fierce, taking the time to build trust through face-to-face meetings, networking events, and one-on-one interactions can make all the difference.
Networking: Mumbai's Secret Sauce
Mumbai's vibrant business community thrives on networking events, conferences, and seminars. These gatherings provide opportunities for professionals to connect on a personal level. While digital platforms allow for virtual networking, nothing beats the impact of a firm handshake and meaningful eye contact. The city's social fabric is woven with countless success stories that started with a chance meeting at a networking event.
Adapting to the Digital Shift
While the human element remains indispensable, Mumbai's businesses have also embraced the digital shift. Leveraging the power of social media, they've found ways to merge technology with human connection. Platforms like LinkedIn have become virtual meeting places where professionals can showcase their expertise, share insights, and engage in meaningful discussions. This digital adaptation supplements, rather than replaces the importance of in-person interactions.
In the bustling metropolis of Mumbai, where businesses thrive amidst fierce competition, DigiTechMahi emerges as a guiding light. With their holistic approach to lead generation in Mumbai, data-driven strategies, and deep local insights, they pave the way for businesses to connect with their ideal customers and achieve sustained growth. As you embark on your journey to expand your customer base and amplify your brand presence, consider DigiTechMahi – your trusted lead generation partner in the heart of Mumbai.


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System Properties is a section of Microsoft Windows for editing operating system settings, including hardware settings, connectivity, user profiles, security settings, and the computer name. The image below shows an example of how the system properties window looks in Windows 10.
How do I open System Properties?
- Press the Windows key + Pause/Break key on the keyboard. Or, right-click the This PC application (in Windows 10) or My Computer (previous versions of Windows), and select Properties.
- Under Control Panel Home, click one of the bottom three options.


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Words under the lens: English word "THATCHED" is
from Turkish "OT ÇATIDI"
The following picture shows a replica of an iron-aged "thatched" roof in a Butser Ancient Farm,
A replica Ironage thatched roof, Butser Ancient Farm,
The English word THATCHED is described as being from "thatch: a roof covering of straw, reeds, palm leaves, or a similar material." [From
The word THATCHED, rearranged as "T-CHATHDE", (where the Greek letter H can be an H, I, or E as required for restructuring words of Turkish), is the restructured and anagrammatized form of the Turkish expression "OT ÇATIDI" meaning "it is roof made of grass, leaves, straw, reeds, etc.". This Turkish definition is the same as the above dictionary definition for the English word THATCHED.
Turkish word OT means "grass, plant", ÇATI means "roof" and ÇATIDI means "it is roof".
This is another example showing how many English language words, like the words of all other so-called "Indo-European" languages, were made up from Turkish words and descriptive phrases by way of altering, restructuring and disguising. Those linguists who search for the truth about the makeup of languages should take note of this. The Turkish language was the original mathematically structured mother/father language that was used as a linguistic data base for most other languages.
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Even though the
MyISAM table format is very
reliable (all changes to a table made by an SQL statement are
written before the statement returns), you can still get
corrupted tables if any of the following events occur:
The mysqld process is killed in the middle of a write.
An unexpected computer shutdown occurs (for example, the computer is turned off).
You are using an external program (such as myisamchk) to modify a table that is being modified by the server at the same time.
A software bug in the MySQL or
Typical symptoms of a corrupt table are:
You get the following error while selecting data from the table:
Incorrect key file for table: '...'. Try to repair it
Queries don't find rows in the table or return incomplete results.
You can check the health of a
CHECK TABLE statement,
and repair a corrupted
MyISAM table with
REPAIR TABLE. When
mysqld is not running, you can also check or
repair a table with the myisamchk command.
See Section 22.214.171.124, "
CHECK TABLE Syntax",
Section 126.96.36.199, "
REPAIR TABLE Syntax", and Section 4.6.3, "myisamchk — MyISAM Table-Maintenance Utility".
If your tables become corrupted frequently, you should try to
determine why this is happening. The most important thing to
know is whether the table became corrupted as a result of a
server crash. You can verify this easily by looking for a recent
restarted mysqld message in the error log. If
there is such a message, it is likely that table corruption is a
result of the server dying. Otherwise, corruption may have
occurred during normal operation. This is a bug. You should try
to create a reproducible test case that demonstrates the
problem. See Section C.5.4.2, "What to Do If MySQL Keeps Crashing", and
Porting to Other Systems.

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How children are manipulated and how they participate: Preschool teachers' and preschool teacher assistants' perspectives Sonja Rutar and Tina Štemberger
Summary: Study of the frequency and forms of participatory and non-participatory practice (manipulation) in preschools is key to learning about and becoming aware of the existing educational process. Lack of awareness of manipulation of children prevents their emancipation in the process of education. This paper addresses the occurrence of different degrees and forms of participation and non-participation in children's education. The research study included preschool teachers and preschool teacher assistants from Slovenian public preschools. The findings suggest that neither extreme non-participatory practice nor extreme participatory practice occurs frequently. Future research should focus more on participation by proxy, an intermediary stage between non-participatory practice and children's participation that is difficult to identify in practice.


Ohio Debt Limitations, Issue 4 (1977)
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The Ohio Debt Limitations Amendment, also known as Issue 4, appeared on the November 8, 1977 ballot in Ohio as a legislatively-referred constitutional amendment, where it was defeated.[1] This amendment revises limitations on state government indebtedness.
Election results
Ohio Issue 4 (1977)
Defeatedd No1,999,79172.48%
Yes 759,327 27.52%
Election results via Ohio Secretary of State.[2]
Text of measure
The language appeared on the ballot as:[3]
Proposed Constitutional Amendment
To adopt Section 1 of Article VIII and repeal Sections 1, 2, 2b, 2d, 2e, 2f, 2g, 2h, 3, 7, 9, and 10 of Article VIII and Section 6 of Article XII of the Constitution of Ohio
 1. To repeal the general state constitutional debt limit of $750,000 and replace it with authority to incur debt from capital improvements by a two thirds majority vote of each house of the general assembly within specified limitations directly related to state revenues.
 2. To permit the state to contract debt without limitation on amount of purpose, in addition to the authority specified above, if that debt is submitted to a vote of the electors by a 3/5 majority vote of each house of the general assembly and approved by a majority of the electors voting on the question.
 3. To require the general assembly to retire at least 4% of the state's indebtedness each year.
 4. To permit the state to borrow funds to meet a current year's appropriations if any such loan is repaid out of that year's revenues.
 5. To repeal part of the constitutional requirements relating to a sinking fund and to require that the general assembly provide for the repayment of state debt.
 6. To enumerate purposes and amounts for which the first $640 million of capital improvement that would have to be appropriated.
Shall the proposed amendment be adopted?
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Filter child dashboards from a parent dashboard
You can embed child dashboards inside a parent dashboard, and filter them from the parent dashboard. For example, you have a dashboard and want to display it inside a parent dashboard. At the same time, you want to add a filter control on the parent dashboard that will allow users to filter data on the child dashboard.
3. Add a child dashboard
- Create a dashboard, or use an existing one.
- Add a viewParameter.
4. Add parent dashboard
- Create a new dashboard.
- Drag and drop the child dashboard to the dashboard canvas.
- Add a Member Filter. This will be used to filter the child dashboard.
- Setup the member filter and connect to the child dashboards' parameter.
If you used regular filters on the child dashboard, you can prevent them from displaying on the parent dashboard by ticking the Hide Parameter Controls checkbox.
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Indian Journal of Science and Technology
Year: 2016, Volume: 9, Issue: 30, Pages: 1-7
Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering Haldia Institute of Technology, [email protected]
*Author for correspondence
Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering Haldia Institute of Technology,
Background/ Objectives: To design and analysis of One-shot pulse Generator Circuit, which is composed of only one Differential voltage current conveyor (DVCC) as the active element. Methods/ Statistical Analysis: Two application circuits utilizing the DVCC are introduced and implemented. The first one is a general one-shot pulse generating circuit. The second design can reduce the recovery time after applying triggered signals. Is-Spice is the simulation software to simulate every model. Commercially available ICs AD844AN and passive elements are required for circuit implementation. Findings: The effectivity of the projected circuits is examined as programme and experimental outputs satisfy theoretical results. Simulated and measured waveforms of Vtrg, Vo, and VC for two projected models with T = 1 ms are shown and it is clearly observed, that even the design parameters are same; the second proposed circuit is able to reduce the recovery time. The measurements show that recovery time Tr is 281 μs for the first proposed model, and Tr is 21.3 μs for the second proposed model. Applications/Improvements: The projected models provide new applications for the DVCC based systems. They have wide applications in the instrumentation, measurement, and communication systems and phase-locked loop circuits.
Keywords: Differential Voltage Current Conveyor, One-Shot Pulse Generator, Parasitic Effects, Positive-Edge Trigger, Recovery Time
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The center square of Lili'uokalani's quilt includes the embroidered words "Imprisoned at Iolani Palace... We began the quilt here..." The words begin a political statement on events that led to the queen's imprisonment.
Set in a Plexiglas case in Queen Lili'uokalani's "prison" room in the makai-Diamond Head second-floor corner of Iolani Palace is one of the most significant pieces in Hawaiian history, and, perhaps, the most emotionally appealing.
The piece, done in the
crazy quilt style, documents
By Tim Ryan
The patchwork crazy quilt known as the Queen's Quilt -- created in the fashion of its era -- is a 97-by-95-inch, nine-panel cover that documents Lili'uokalani's 10 months as a prisoner at Iolani Palace in 1895.
Although the palace tour allows visitors to view the quilt, a quick glance doesn't provide enough time to grasp its rich history.
The Friends of Iolani Palace hope to change that with the eventual publishing of a manuscript written by historians Rhoda Hacker and Loretta Woodard, containing color photos of the quilt and individual patches. But first, the Friends need to raise $15,000 for printing costs. The organization is nearly halfway there with a $7,000 donation from Agnes Conrad, the book's fact-checker.
The authors say the quilt was sewn by Lili'uokalani and her companions during her palace imprisonment. According to the authors, the Queen's Quilt demonstrates "all the best features" of the crazy quilt style: a nine-block format with center medallion separated by sashing and bound by a narrow border that "brings order and repose to the business of the kaleidoscopic color and randomly pieced irregular shapes within the individual blocks."
The richly colored plain, printed and brocaded silks and ribbons incorporated into the quilt are believed to be from the queen's wardrobe and that of her retainers. Appliquéd to a muslin backing, every seam is "exquisitely" embroidered in "crazy stitches," the authors said, continuing to describe the work done "in multicolored silk threads and further embellished with ink, painting and a profusion of embroidered flora and fauna."
Some of the items stitched on the quilt include a silk brocade figure of the mythical phoenix, a bird said to represent good fortune; an embroidered pocket watch with Roman numerals; a helmet of the Queen's guard uniform; and a pueo, or owl.
PALACE OFFICIALS decline to estimate the value of the quilt. The piece "is priceless, certainly its historical value," said Deborah Dunne, palace executive director.
Don Severson, owner of Hawaiian Antiquities, agrees with Dunne.
"But on the open market at auction, all it takes is two people who want it and not want another person to own it," Severson said. "Under certain circumstances, the queen's quilt might sell for $100,000 or more."
He cited a recent auction in which an 1800s vintage koa chest that he appraised at $10,000 to $15,000 sold for $35,000 after two parties got into a bidding war.
"That doesn't mean the chest is worth $35,000," Severson said. "If I had that chest in my store priced that much, it just wouldn't sell."
Within the quilt's center patches, believed to have been created by Lili'uokalani, are stitched messages documenting the most significant events of her life: "Imprisoned at Iolani Palace... We began the quilt here"; and "Queen's Garden" and "Oct. 11, 1894," the date the garden was planted in Pauoa Valley by her supporters.
The authors believe the message embroidered in the center block shows the quilt began as a needlework piece, becoming, after her imprisonment, "a fervent political statement" by the time was quilt was completed.
Surrounding the Kalakaua coat of arms and framed by pairs of crossed Hawaiian flags, the center block outlines the sequence of events that changed the course of Hawaiian history, including the stitched date the Provisional Government was put in place, when Lili'uokalani was forced to step down, and the date of the aborted Wilcox revolution that precipitated the queen's arrest.
Names appear in some blocks, including the Wilson-Townsend family members, close supporters of the queen, as well as names of supporters and friends. There are also commemorative and patriotic ribbons and badges, which the authors say further shows the decorative quilt served "a larger purpose as a political document."
The frail quilt is made of silk and cotton, polychrome silk embroidery threads, polychrome paint and silk-screened commemorative ribbons and hat bands, with printed cotton muslin interlining.
Embroidered dates indicate the quilt was completed after Lili'uokalani's release in September 1895.
Lili'uokalani died of a stroke in 1917 in Honolulu at the age of 79. After the queen's death, the quilt was eventually came into the possession of Harriet Beamer Magoon, longtime secretary to Honolulu Mayor John Henry Wilson. In 1978, an anonymous donor gave the quilt to the Friends of Iolani Palace.
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William Grattan Tyrone Power, Irish stage actor, comedian, author and theatrical manager known professionally as Tyrone Power, is born in Kilmacthomas, County Waterford, on November 20, 1797. He is an ancestor of actor Tyrone Power and is also referred to as Tyrone Power I.
Power is the son of Tyrone Power, reported to be "a minstrel of sorts," by his marriage to Maria Maxwell, whose father had been killed while serving in the British Army during the American Revolutionary War. His father is related to the Powers who are of the Anglo-Irish landed gentry and to George de la Poer Beresford, 1st Marquess of Waterford.
The young Power takes to the stage, achieving prominence throughout the world as an actor and manager. He is well known for acting in such Irish-themed plays as Catherine Gore's King O'Neil (1835), his own St. Patrick's Eve (1837), Samuel Lover's Rory O'More (1837) and The White Horse of the Peppers (1838), Anna Maria Hall's The Groves of Blarney (1838), Eugene Macarthy's Charles O'Malley (1838), and William Bayle Bernard's His Last Legs (1839) and The Irish Attorney (1840). In his discussion of these works, Richard Allen Cave argues that Power, both in his acting as well as his choice of plays, seeks to rehabilitate the Irishman from the derogatory associations with "stage Irishmen."
Power has a number of notable descendants by his wife Anne, daughter of John Gilbert of the Isle of Wight:
- Sir William James Tyrone Power (1819–1911), Commissary General in Chief of the British Army and briefly Agent-General for New Zealand
- Norah Power, who married Dr. Thomas Guthrie
- Sir Tyrone Guthrie, British theatrical director (1900–1971)
- Maurice Henry Anthony O'Reilly Power (1821–1849), trained as a barrister but later took up acting
- Frederick Augustus Dobbyn Nugent Power (1823–1896), civil engineer, left a large estate of £197,000, equivalent to £15.6 million or 28 million US dollars in 2006
- Clara Elizabeth Murray Power (born 1825)
- Mary Jane Power (born 1827)
- Harold Littledale Power (1833–1901), actor, wine merchant, mine agent & engineer
- Tyrone Power, Sr. (1869–1931), English theatre and silent movie star
- Tyrone Power (1914–1958), American Hollywood star of the 1930s to 1950s
- Romina Power (born 1951), American singer and film actress
- Taryn Power (1953–2020), film actress
- Tyrone Power, Jr. (born 1959), American film actor
Power is said to have purchased the land that is later occupied by Madison Square Garden, New York, shortly before his death. The lawyer who holds the papers can not be found so the Power family is unable to claim right to the property.
Power is lost at sea on March 17, 1841, when the SS President disappears without trace in the North Atlantic shortly after departing for England. Anne Power is buried in the churchyard of St. Mary The Virgin Church in High Halden, Kent, England.


Chechebsa/ Kita Firfir
Chechebsa (ጨጨብሳ)
Chechebsa is sometimes called (Kita Firfir). It is one of the most popular breakfast dishes in the Ethiopian tradition. Chechebsa starts with preparing a batter that's fried to make a large flatbread called Kita. The kita is then torn into small pieces and is mixed with berbere (spiced red pepper powder) and Niter Kibbeh (spiced butter) until it's a moist and soft mixture. Chechebsa is usually served warm served with hot coffee or chai spiced tea.Ingredients:
 - 1tbsp of oil to prevent sticky pan
 - 1cup of Flour (whole wheat, all purpose, teff, or a mixture of some or all the flours)
 - 1/2tsp Salt
 - 2tsp Spiced red paper powder
 - 4tbspSpiced butter (Nitir Kibbeh)
 1. Heat the pan with the oil on it if
 2. Mix the flour with the salt
 3. Add 1/2 cup water and keep whisking, adding 2 Tbsp more water at a time as needed, and whisking until smooth like a thin pancake batter.
 4. Pour the batter into the hot pan over medium heat. Spread the batter into a single layer to form a large pancake. Cook 2 to 4 minutes or until bottom is lightly browned. Flip the Kita, and cook other side another 1 to 2 minutes or until lightly browned and cooked through. Set the cooked Kita aside for a few minutes, to cool.
 5. Tear the flat bread (Kita) into small pieces.
 6. Melt the butter on a pan and mix it with the spiced red pepper powder.
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Waiting for an update on the conservation and restoration of our Horten H IX V3 "Bat-wing Ship?" Here's the latest! Our conservation staff, in collaboration with curator Russ Lee, is working with the Smithsonian's Museum Conservation Institute (MCI) to figure out the materials and technologies used to craft the Horten H IX V3. For example, the transparent canopy was analyzed with a portable Raman spectrometer and determined to be a polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) plastic. PMMA was developed by Rohm and Haas in the mid-1930s in Germany and the United States, and the material is reputed to have been incorporated quickly into aircraft canopies, gun turrets, and transparent noses. It is lightweight, impact resistant, relatively easy to form, and transmits light even better than glass. In this instance, identifying the canopy as PMMA confirms what we already expected from our research of trade literature from that period. It also shows how studying our collection, visually and with analytical tools like MCIs Raman spectrometer, provides direct physical evidence of an aircraft's manufacture, which enriches our understanding of the history of early plastics in aviation.
Raman spectroscopy identifies materials by shining a laser beam at a surface and measuring the energy distribution of inelastically scattered light. It is potentially non-destructive and does not require removing a sample from the aircraft. MCIs spectrometer weighs only 6 lbs. and fits in a convenient "carry on" sized suitcase for trips out to the Udvar-Hazy Center and other Smithsonian museums.
Lauren Horelick is a objects conservator in the Collections Department of the National Air and Space Museum.


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What is NTSC or PAL?
World TV, VHS Video, and DVD Formats
Both VHS videos and DVDs are produced in either NTSC or PAL format. Only dual-standard video and DVD players will handle both formats. Therefore you must order the correct format for your country.
Many DVD players for sale now are dual-standard, and will play both formats, providing a suitable television set is used. Dual-standard VCR's are also available, they are much more expensise than a standard VCR. You will know if you have this type of VCR.
All of our DVDs are region free.
If you live in North American, you want to order NTSC format. For all other countries, please check the listing below.
NTSC stands for National Television System Committee, which devised the NTSC television broadcast system in 1953. NTSC is also commonly used to refer to one type of television signal that can be recorded on various tape formats such as VHS, 3/4" U-matic and Betacam.
NTSC countries are: USA, Antigua, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Bolivia, Burma, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Greenland, Guam, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Jamaica, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Netherlands Antilles, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Puerto Rico, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, St. Kitts, Saipan, Samoa, Surinam, Taiwan, Tobago, Trinidad, Venezuela, Virgin Islands.
PAL is the most widely used standard for video and is used in the following countries: United Kingdom, Europe (except France), Australia, New Zealand, and some countries of South America. For more countries that use the PAL format see the list blow.
PAL stands for Phase Alternation by Line, and was adopted in 1967. It has 625 horizontal lines making up the vertical resolution. 50 fields are displayed and interlaced per second, making for a 25 frame per second system. An advantage of this system is a more stable and consistent hue (tint). PAL-M is used only in Brazil. It has 525 lines, at 30 frames per second.
PAL countries include: Afghanistan, Algeria, Argentina (PAL-N), Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brunei, Cameroon, Canary Islands, China, Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Ghana, Gibralter, Greece, Hong Kong, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kenya, North Korea, Kuwait, Liberia, Luxembourg, Madeira, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay (PAL-N), Portugal, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Siera Leone, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Thailand, Turkey, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uruguay (PAL-N), Yeman (the former Yeman Arab Republic was PAL, and the former People's Democratic Republic of Yeman was NTSC ), Yugoslavia, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
SECAM stands for Systeme Electronique Couleur Avec Memoire, which was adopted in 1967. It has 625 lines and 25 frames per second.
SECAM Countries include: Albania, Benin, Bulgaria, Congo, former Czechosolvakia, Djibouti, Egypt, France, French Guiana, Gabon, Greece (also PAL), Guadeloupe, Haiti, Hungary, Iran, Iraq, Ivory Coast, Lebanon, Libya, Luxembourg (also PAL), Madagascar, Martinique, Mauritius, Monaco (also PAL), Mongolia, Morocco, New Caledonia, Niger, Poland, Reunion, Romania, Saudi Arabia (also PAL), Senegal, Syria, Tahiti, Togo, Tunisia, former USSR, Viet Nam, Zaire. The above was gathered from various older sources, so discrepencies in spelling or political changes are unintentional.


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As coronavirus cases continue to surge across the world, including ours, there are some activities which are supremely risky-including touching our face.NASA, joining the league of innovative inventions has now come up with a unique body accessory which will "beep" when it senses a person trying to touch their face.
How does the model work?
1. NASA's new innovation has been named, 'PULSE'. The app works by alerting the wearer of the gadget to stop exposure to the risky activity. When a person, wearing the gadget gets their hand too close to the face (knowingly or unknowingly), PULSE triggers a beeping noise and alerts the wearer of the same.
2. PULSE, which is a 3D printed device has a tiny vibration motor in place, "The haptic feedback from a vibration motor simulates a nudge, reminding the wearer to avoid touching these entryways in order to reduce potential infection", reads a statement released by the makers.
3. The gadget, which has been shaped like a pendant is to be worn around the neck and works the best when placed 6 inches below the chin.
4. Experts also added while the pendant is a one-of-kind invention which could cut down exposure to infectious habits, wearing a mask and washing hands is still important.Some months back, a startup, 'Slightly Robot' developed a wristband that served a similar purpose-the accelerometer in the band senses your hand movement 10 times per second.


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For over a decade now, corrective exercise has mostly consisted of a similar set of special exercises. However, with access to new information about how the body and brain works, is it possible that we may be able to add some new strategies? Examine the power of creating rhythmical motion and how rhythm can help produce intelligent motion that unlocks a neurophysiological cascade of self-correction. See how you can take any exercise and make it corrective.
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- Define corrective exercise.
- Define rhythm and timing.
- Explain how these terms can be expanded to encompass a more holistic approach.
- Describe how different rhythms of the body can contribute to risk of injury or recovery.
- Demonstrate a few ways to enhance corrective strategies.
- Describe a proven system for gathering and applying all the information discussed.
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DELTA HYDROBE (Probythinella emarginata)
The delta hydrobe is a very small (<5mm long) aquatic snail. Its diminutive size and flattened apex make it readily identifiable. While most aquatic snails in Kansas possess lung tissue (pulmonate snails) and get their oxygen from the air, the delta hydrobe is one of only five Kansas snails that have gills (prosobranch snails). The only place in Kansas where the Delta hydrobe can be found is in Cedar Creek, Chase County. This cool, clear, spring fed stream probably maintains high concentrations of dissolved oxygen; an important habitat attribute for a gill-breathing snail. The delta hydrobe can be considered a living Pleistocene relic and is rare in surrounding states. The next nearest location to the Cedar Creek population is over 200 miles to the east in Missouri. The species does not occur any longer in Nebraska and is considered rare in Iowa and Illinois.
SPECIES PROTECTION AND CRITICAL HABITATS
Delta Hydrobes are protected by the Kansas Nongame and Endangered Species Conservation Act administrative regulations applicable thereto. Any time an eligible project is proposed that will impact the species' preferred habitats within its probable range, the project sponsor must contact the Ecological Services Section, Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism, 512 SE 25th Ave., Pratt, Kansas 67124-8174. Department personnel can then advise the project sponsor on permit requirements.
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As defined by Kansas Administrative Regulations, critical habitats include those areas documented as currently supporting self-sustaining population(s) of any threatened or endangered species of wildlife as well as those areas determined by the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism to be essential for the conservation of any threatened or endangered species of wildlife. Currently, since no recovery plan has been formulated, the following areas are designated as temporary critical for the Delta Hydrobe:
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If you need to send money to Pakistan, then here is some helpful information – three (3) cheaper ways to send money to Pakistan from Australia.
Although there are multiple options, there are important factors to consider that can make a difference between one company or another when you are sending money to Pakistan.
How much money are you transferring?
The total amount you wish to send may influence on the best sending method. Traditionally, money transfer to Pakistan has been expensive so it is common to save a year's remittance and send it all in one go. That way you would pay a lower fee as you were sending only once.
However, nowadays with new mobile technology, sending money to Pakistan is free with some remittance providers, so there is no need to hold on to your money for a year and send it all in one go.
There is also an economic argument to send a smaller amount frequently.
Let me explain…
If you are familiar with the "time value of money" principle, you will agree with me that it is better to send the money in the present moment to Pakistan than keep it in your savings account. "$100.00 today is worth more than $100.00 tomorrow".
If you are not familiar with this phrase, let me clarify it for you. As the value of money changes over time, it is the concept that cash available at the present moment compounds in value and is therefore worth more than the same amount in the future.
Consequently, the funds will have a better impact on the recipient if sent in the current moment, rather than accumulating funds for one (1) more significant transaction in the future.
Providing that transaction costs are free, it is more beneficial to your recipient to receive multiple transfers to Pakistan in regular smaller amounts.
For example, if you have $100.00 today, with a nominal interest rate of 2%, it may be worth $102.00 a year later. A further year later, and your $100.00 has turned into $104.04.
How fast do you need the money in Pakistan?
The timing of the transfer of funds can be a big factor when sending money to Pakistan. Some transfers take days to finalise whilst others are completed instantly. Keep in mind that if your transfer is instant, your recipient does not have to wait hours or days for the funds.
You know they have received them straight away! Plus you also have peace-of-mind that the funds have not been lost which can be stressful! For this reason, the quicker the transfer, the better!
Consider also that the larger the transfer, the longer the transaction takes to complete. Depending on your provider, if you send less than 1,000.00 AUD, your recipient in Pakistan will typically receive the funds immediately. For amounts greater than 1,000.00 AUD, it is likely to take between 1 to 3 business days.
Which Receiving method do you prefer?
You will want to make it as easy as possible for your recipient to receive your remittance. One option is to use a method where they do not need to travel to access money such as electronic or digital remittance. Mobile money is a good solution here. More on this later.
While cash pickup is still a popular option, avoiding large sums of cash is sometimes preferred for safety and practical reasons. Non-cash remittance options also mean the recipient may not need to travel to make payments from the funds received. Plus electronic or digital remittance prevents the transmission of germs, among other things!
Reasons why you want to send money to Pakistan
If you are away from your loved ones, you may want to send cash as a gift or for a special occasion such as a wedding or anniversary. Or you may want to help family and friends for medical or education fees or to simply assist them with general expenses.
If you have a property in Pakistan and need to make mortgage payments, you may also need to make regular transfers.
Finally, you may simply want to make voluntary donations to charities or organisations or to assist people in Pakistan improve their circumstances.
3 Cheaper Ways to Send Money to Pakistan
One way to compare cheaper ways of sending money to Pakistan is by using an impartial, independent organisation such as the World Bank. Below is a comparison made by the World Bank, in which I have highlighted lowest price companies and methods for sending money to Pakistan. If you would like to check the full comparison directly visit the World Bank Remittance Prices page by clicking here.
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1. Mobile Money
Mobile money is a new technology that allows people to receive, store and spend money using a mobile phone. It is sometimes called a 'mobile wallet' or "digital money". There are more than 290 mobile money services around the world, although they are more common in Africa, Asia-Pacific and Latin America.
Mobile money is a popular alternative to both cash and banks because it is very simple and easy to use, can work on any mobile phone, is secure and can be used anywhere where there is mobile phone coverage.
These are a number of mobile wallet services you can use in Pakistan: EasyPaisa, JazzCash, Zong PayMax, Keenu Wallet, UBL Omni. They are simple to use, safe and you don't need an internet connection. Not all services support remittance. They are also a lower-cost way of receiving money in Pakistan.
How do I send money?
Sending to Pakistan using mobile money is usually done online and the transfer is instant. The recipient will receive a message when the funds are available in their account; it is as simple as that! The recipient does not have to travel anywhere to collect the money.
You can send money to Pakistan by SMS starting with the word PAY, followed by the mobile number of the recipient in the international format, followed by the amount in AUD, followed by their first name followed, by their last name followed, by their address. For more detail or for information on how to send money by SMS see FAQS
How does the recipient get my payment?
The overseas recipient must be registered with a compatible m-wallet or e-wallet operator in a supported country. Payments will be automatically credited to their m-wallet or e-wallet account. They will also receive a notification from their provider the moment they receive a payment from you (usually an SMS). They can access funds according to the services available to them from their m-wallet or e-wallet provider such as cash-out facilities at agents. See How It Works for more details.
2. Xpress Money – Send and collect cash
Although the world is moving to an electronic and digital age, a large group of people still prefer to do transactions in person using cash. Cash is still a popular remittance option for Pakistan. One operator who provides cash sending and pickup is Xpress Money.
Xpress Money allows you to send cash to Pakistan cheaply and easily. The sender must visit an Xpress Money agent in Australia and provide ID along with the cash. After handing over the money, you will receive a number that you must share with your beneficiary. Your beneficiary must then visit an agent in Pakistan to provide the code along with their ID and collect the cash.
Overall it is a simple service to use. It has low fees but as you may have noticed from my previous comments, cash management is not the most practical for larger amounts. Also, some agents may not have enough cash on hand if the amount is large. In the future, all our transactions will be likely to be digital, we may need to get used to it.
3. Bank in Australia to Bank in Pakistan
The above two options are useful for small transfers. Using a bank can be an alternative when you are transferring significant amounts of money. For example, when sending more than $5,000, using a bank transfer may be a more practical method.
The four major banks in Australia's all allow you to send money to Pakistan. Each of them has criteria that you must meet, including documents that you must supply and beneficiary information. The beneficiary must also have a bank account in Pakistan. See the links below for more information on each one.
– National Australia Bank
– Australia New Zealand Bank
– Commonwealth Bank of Australia
– Westpac Banking Corporation
Stick with me here, because…
I am going to explain the general criteria of how money transfer to Pakistan works using the banking system.
Before sending money, you should verify the personal details of the person who is going to receive the funds including their mobile phone number, full name as it appears on their bank account, and bank account details.
Regarding the account details, it is essential to include not only the account number and the name of the bank in Pakistan and the address, but also the swift code. Remember that these details have to be correct or your transaction may be rejected (and you may still be charged a fee!)
But wait, there's more…
Finally, after ensuring the above information is correct, check the exchange rate and make the transfer through the bank website. If you have entered the correct information after confirming the transfer, you generally cannot make any changes.
What is the exchange rate? It is simply the number of units that I need from one currency to buy a unit of another currency. Money exchange can be complicated and confusing. If you want to understand a little more how it works, read our blog 5 Reliable Australian Money Exchange Methods
The fastest and most competitive money transfer to Pakistan
Rocket Remit money transfer service uses mobile money and so money is available instantly to the beneficiary in Pakistan. Rocket Remit has among the best FX rates to Pakistan and is free (no fee). Only the mobile number of the beneficiary is needed to send the transfer.
Rocket Remit is the worlds fastest international money transfer service


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This rose colour would work perfectly as a gift for:
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- A Friend
- A Friend Starting a New Business Venture
- Someone who you consider to be creative or intelligent or needs a sense of peace.
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A Siemens Eurobalise in Germany
An Eurobalise is a specific variant of a balise being a transponder placed between the rails of a railway. These balises constitute an integral part of the European Train Control System, where they serve as "beacons" giving the exact location of a train as well as transmitting signalling information in a digital telegram to the train.
A balise typically needs no power source. In response to radio frequency energy broadcast by a Balise Transmission Module (de) mounted under a passing train, the balise transmits information to the train ('Uplink'). The provisions for Eurobalises to receive information from the train ('Downlink') has been removed from the specification. The transmission rate is sufficient to transmit at least 3 copies of a 'telegram' to be received by a train passing at any speed up to 500 km/h.
Balises on Orivesi-Jyväskylä railway in Muurame, Finland
Eurobalises are typically placed in pairs on two sleepers in the center of the track. For ETCS they are typically spaced 3 metres apart. With the balises being numbered the train will know whether it travels in nominal (1→2) or reverse direction (2→1). Singular balises exist only when linked to a previous balise group or when their function is reduced to provide only the exact position. There may be up to 8 balises in an balise group.
Balises are differentiated as being either a 'Fixed Data Balise' transmitting the same data to every train, or a 'Transparent Data Balise' which transmits variable data, also called a 'Switchable' or 'Controllable Balise'. (Note that the word 'fixed' refers to the information transmitted by the balise, not to its physical location. All balises are immobile).
Fixed Data BaliseEdit
A 'Fixed Data Balise', or short 'fixed balise' is programmed to transmit the same data to every train. Information transmitted by a fixed balise typically includes: the location of the balise; the geometry of the line, such as curves and gradients; and any speed restrictions. The programming is performed using a wireless programming device. Thus a fixed balise can notify a train of its exact location, and the distance to the next signal, and can warn of any speed restrictions.
Transparent Data BaliseEdit
A 'Transparent Data Balise', or short 'controllable balise' is connected to a Lineside Electronics Unit (LEU), which transmits dynamic data to the train, such as signal indications. Balises forming part of an ETCS Level 1 [1] signalling system employ this capability. The LEU integrates with the conventional (national) signal system either by connecting to the lineside railway signal or to the signalling control tower.
A balise transmits telegrams at a specific site. To allow a continuous transmission the telegrams may be sent along leaky feeder cable being up to 1000 metres long. The Euroloop cable is always connected with a balise at its end which serves as the End of Loop Marker (EOLM). The telegram structure is the same as for the balise it is connected to. Originally the Euroloop used the same frequency as the Eurobalises but that was changed for specification 2.0.1 in September 2004. Euroloops had been used in Switzerland which completed the change in July 2010.
The downlink uses an amplitude modulation on the 27.095 MHz frequency. This frequency is used to power the passive balises (it is the intermediate channel 11A in CB radio).
The uplink uses frequency-shift keying with 3.951 MHz for a logical '0' and 4.516 MHz for a logical '1'. The data rate of 564.48 kBit/s is enough to transmit 3 copies of a telegram to a train passing at 500 km/h.[2]
The Euroloop frequency was moved to a centre of 13.54750 MHz (exactly half of the Eurobalise power frequency).[3]
In a practical setup the BTM requires 65 Watt to power the Eurobalises and to receive the telegrams with the BTM mounted 21 centimetres (8 14 in) above top of rail on a bogie.[4]
Each pair of balises usually consists of a switchable balise and a fixed balise. A balise transmits a 'telegram' of either 1023 bits (93*11) or 341 bits (31*11) in the channel encoding with 11 bit per symbol. The user data block is cut into 10-bit user symbols before the scrambling and shaping operation - the effective payload of signalling information is 830 bit (83*10) for the long telegram and 210 bit (21*10) for the short telegram. The final telegram consists of
 - shaped data (913 bit or 231 bit) containing the payload (830 or 210 bit)
 - control bits (Cb, 3 bit)
 - scrambling bits (Sb, 12 bit)
 - extra shaping bits (Esb, 10 bit)
 - checksum (CheckBits, 85 bit)
The telegram is broadcast in a cyclic manner as the train passes over the balise. To avoid transmission errors the payload is scrambled (avoiding burst errors), substituted with a symbol code of different Hamming distance, and a checksum is added for validity checks. Since the checksum is computed after the symbol substitution the telegram contains extra shaping bits to allow the resulting checksum bits to be filled up in a way that only valid symbols of the chosen channel code are in the telegram where each symbol has 11 bits.
The payload data consists of a header followed by multiple packets defined in the ERTMS protocols. Typical packets are Packet 5 - Linking, Packet 12 - Movement Authority, Packet 21 - Gradient Profile, Packet 27 - International Static Speed Profile, Packet 255 - End of information. Many applications include optional packets like Packet 3 - National Values, Packet 41 - Level Transition Order, and Packet 136 - Infill Location Reference.[5] If the telegram maximum of 830 bits is reached then more packets can be sent in the following balises of the same balise group - with up to 8 balises in a balise group the maximum ERTMS message per balise group can encompass 8 * 830 = 6640 bits (note that every telegram must contain a header and the trailer packet 255).[5] A fixed balise transmits a stable message which typically can include the linking information, gradient profile, and speed profile. It may also contain track information such as route suitability data for different train types and axle load restrictions.
Almost all packet types contain a parameter flagging whether its information is relevant for the "nominal" or "reverse" direction (or both). If a train sees balise 1 before balise 2 then it passes over the group in the nominal direction. Consequently, some packets may be dropped by the application software of the receiver if they are not designated for the relevant direction. The ERTMS header block of 50 bits contains the ETCS version, the current number and total count of balises within a balise group (up to 8 balises), a flag whether it is a copy (up to 4 copies) that increases chances for the receiver to see the telegram of the balise in a group, a serial number flagging whether the message has changed lately, a 10-bit country identifier along with the 14-bit balise group identifier allowing for a unique ID of every balise group. The linking information informs about the distance to the next balise group (one linking packet per direction) and the required train reaction if the next balise group is missed (e.g. train stop). The movement authority packet defines a maximum speed that may be used for a given maximum distance and maximum time - setting the maximum speed to zero will force the train to stop. The gradient profile may have a variable length based on the contained pairs of section length (scalar and number in the metric system) and section gradient (uphill/downhill flag and a number in %). Similarly the international static speed profile is given in a variable count of section parts with each part denoting the section length (number in meters - the scale is only given once at the start of the packet for all sections), the maximum speed (number * 5 km/h - allowed numbers are 0-120 i.e. some spare values are left over) and a flag if the speed restriction applies to the front or rear end of the train (possibly allowing for a delay). The trailer packet only contains its packet id with no parameters where 255 equals the state of all bits set in the 8-bit packet id field (_PHONE_).[5]
The history of ETCS has seen the formation of UNISIG (Union of Signalling Industry) in 1998 to promote the development of the system. The founding members were Alstom, Ansaldo, Bombardier, Invensys, Siemens and Thales. The group has ensured that Eurobalises may be made by several different companies; while the balises may vary in the details, they are manufactured to meet the same standards. The principal manufacturers of Eurobalises belong to a group[6] of seven firms (Alstom, Ansaldo STS, Bombardier, Invensys, Siemens, Sigma-Digitek, Thales) within the UNIFE federation of railway suppliers. This group cooperated in developing the specifications[2][7] for Eurobalises. Specifications for Eurobal


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Quick Start
This quick start guide will explain how to set up a primitive sphere to interact with water.
An empty scene will be used for the example.
Water Object Manager
WaterObjectManager is the main script of Dynamic Water Physics 2 and has to be present in the scene for water/object interaction to work. It does not matter to which object it is attached, it just needs to be present. WaterObjectManager fetches the data from all the WaterObjects in the scene, processes it and sends it to a job which then does all the physics calculations and makes use of multiple CPU cores.
 1. Add a WaterObjectManager to the scene. No need to change any settings. Example:
Example WaterObjectManager setup.
Water Object
WaterObject is a script that tells WaterObjectManager which objects should interact with water. Any object that is active and has this script will interact with water. There are two requirements for WaterObject to work: a Rigidbody and a MeshFilter from which the script will fetch the mesh (DWP2 uses mesh data to simulate object/water interaction). Rigidbody does not have to be attached to the same object as WaterObject, but it must be present in one of its parents. This allows for composite objects; one Rigidbody with multiple hulls - such as a trimaran.
 1. Add a 3D Object ⇒ Sphere to the scene.
 2. Add a Sphere Collider to the Sphere if is not automatically added.
 3. Add a Rigidbody to the Sphere and set its mass to 300. There is also a script called MassFromMaterial which can calculate and set the Rigidbody mass based on material density and mesh volume, but it is a helper script and not required.
 4. Add WaterObject to the Sphere. Since the sphere by default has 768 triangles Simplify Mesh option should be used. This option automatically decimates the mesh to a Target Triangle Count. A good triangle count is 30 or less for simple objects and around 60 for ship hulls. Using higher triangle count will only have a minor influence on simulation quality but will have a linear performance penalty (doubling the triangle count will about halve the performance). Therefore, adjusting the triangle count until the object starts to lose its shape is recommended. In the case of the example sphere 36 will be enough:
Example WaterObject setup.
Water Data Provider
WaterDataProvider is a script that tells WaterObjectManager where the water is. It is an interface between water systems/assets and Dynamic Water Physics and allows the two to communicate. All flat water assets/shaders use the same WaterDataProvider: FlatWaterDataProvider while for wavy assets such as Crest an asset-specific WaterDataProvider has to be used, e.g. CrestWaterDataProvider.
As an example a flat water plane will be used:
 1. Create an empty object using RMB ⇒ Create Empty and name it Water. Name does not matter.
 2. Add FlatWaterDataProvider to it and press Play. The object will now float but it will appear as if it floating in empty space (which it is). FlatWaterDataProvider assumes that water is at transform.position.y of the object it is attached to and does not care about any shaders, colliders, etc. Changing the Y value of Transform's position will make the Sphere float at different heights.
 3. To make this look more realistic, a plane can be added instead. Delete the Water object created in step 1 and create a 3D Object plane instead. Attach FlatWaterDataProvider and make sure to remove MeshCollider from it or the sphere will just sit on the plane through physics collision.
 4. Press play again. The sphere floats the same as in step 2 but it appears it is in 'water'. At this point Default-Material of the plane can be replaced with a material that uses some kind of flat water shader - e.g. the included WaterProDaytime material which is just a standard Unity water.
A result of following this guide. Not pretty, but fully functional.
Water Particle System
WaterParticleSystem can be used to generate foam. It works with any flat water.
 1. Drag DefaultWaterParticleSystem from DWP2 ⇒ Resources into the scene and parent it to the Sphere.
 Example WaterParticleSystem setup.
 2. Move the Sphere to be above the water and press play. Sphere falling into the water will generate foam around it based on simulation data. WaterParticleSystem and ParticleSystem values can be tweaked to suit the needs of the project.
Center Of Mass
CenterOfMass is a simple script that offsets the center of mass of a Rigidbody.
Unity calculates center of mass of the object from all of its colliders, as if the object were homogenous. In many cases this is not correct - a ship has ballast, a crate could have some load in it, a barrel could have oil, etc.
To adjust the center of mass of an object simply attach CenterOfMass script to the same object that contains the Rigidbody and adjust the Center Of Mass Offset - a value in local coordinates which tells how much to offset center of mass from the Unity-calculated point. Want a ship to be less prone to capsizing? Lower the Y component of COM.
CenterOfMass inspector.
Water Object Wizard
WaterObjectWizard is a helper script that sets up a WaterObject automatically. It is still recommended to have knowledge of manual setup and how things work, but this script can automate and speed up the setup process.
A primitive Sphere will be used, same as in the rest of the guide above.
 1. Add a 3D Object > Sphere to the scene.
 2. Add WaterObjectWizard to the newly create Sphere.
 3. Tick Add Water Particle System (optional). This option is self-explanatory.
 4. Click Auto-Setup and press Play after the setup is done. The Sphere now floats and generates foam. Next step would be to manually check and tweak the default values, such as Target Triangle Count, center of mass, etc.
Enabling Burst
Burst is a compiler, it translates from IL/.NET bytecode to highly optimized native code using LLVM. This improves job performance.
It can be installed from Unity PackageManager.
By default Burst compilation is disabled. This is due to the fact that cross compilation is not supported in some cases. E.g. building for Mac OS on Windows will fail if Burst is enabled.
To enable Burst compilation add DWP_BURST under Project Settings ⇒ Player ⇒ Scripting Define Symbols. Make sure that the Burst package installed beforehand.


The content of circuits and Arduino sketches can vary greatly. Before you get started, there is one simple process for uploading a sketch to an Arduino board that you can refer back to.
Follow these steps to upload your sketch:
 1. Connect your Arduino using the USB cable.
 The square end of the USB cable connects to your Arduino and the flat end connects to a USB port on your computer.
 2. Choose Tools→Board→Arduino Uno to find your board in the Arduino menu.
 You can also find all boards through this menu, such as the Arduino MEGA 2560 and Arduino Leonardo.
 3. Choose the correct serial port for your board.
 You find a list of all the available serial ports by choosing Tools→Serial Port→ comX or /dev/tty.usbmodemXXXXX. X marks a sequentially or randomly assigned number. In Windows, if you have just connected your Arduino, the COM port will normally be the highest number, such as com 3 or com 15.
 Many devices can be listed on the COM port list, and if you plug in multiple Arduinos, each one will be assigned a new number. On Mac OS X, the /dev/tty.usbmodem number will be randomly assigned and can vary in length, such as /dev/tty.usbmodem1421 or /dev/tty.usbmodem262471. Unless you have another Arduino connected, it should be the only one visible.
 4. Click the Upload button.
 This is the button that points to the right in the Arduino environment. You can also use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+U for Windows or Cmd+U for Mac OS X.
Now that you know how to upload a sketch, you should be suitably hungry for some more Arduino sketches.


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Null is a special marker used in Structured Query Language (SQL) to indicate that a
data value does not exist in the database. Introduced by the
creator of the relational database model, E. F. Codd, SQL Null serves to fulfill the
requirement that all true relational database management systems
(RDBMS) support a representation of "missing information
and inapplicable information". Codd also introduced the use of the
lowercase Greek omega (ω) symbol to represent Null in database
NULL is also an SQL reserved keyword
used to identify the Null special marker.
Null has been the focus of controversy and a source of debate because of its associated Three-Valued Logic (3VL), special requirements for its use in SQL joins, and the special handling required by aggregate functions and SQL grouping operators. Although special functions and predicates are provided to properly handle Nulls, opponents feel that resolving these issues introduces unnecessary complexity and inconsistency into the relational model of databases.
Null was introduced by E. F. Codd as a method of representing missing data in the relational model. Codd later reinforced his requirement that all RDBMS' support Null to indicate missing data in a two-part series published in ComputerWorld magazine. Codd also introduced a ternary (three-valued) logic, consisting of the truth values True, False, and Unknown, which is closely tied to the concept of Null. The Unknown truth value is generated whenever Null is compared with any data value, or with another Null.
Codd indicated in his 1990 book The Relational Model for Database Management, Version 2 that the single Null mandated by the SQL standard was inadequate, and should be replaced by two separate Null-type markers to indicate the reason why data is missing. These two Null-type markers are commonly referred to as 'A-Values' and 'I-Values', representing 'Missing But Applicable' and 'Missing But Inapplicable', respectively. Codd's recommendation would have required SQL's logic system be expanded to accommodate a four-valued logic system. Because of this additional complexity, the idea of multiple Null-type values has not gained widespread acceptance.
Since Null is not a member of any data domain, it is not considered a "value", but rather a marker (or placeholder) indicating the absence of value. Because of this, comparisons with Null can never result in either True or False, but always in a third logical result, Unknown. The logical result of the expression below, which compares the value 10 to Null, is Unknown:
10 = NULL -- Results in Unknown
However, certain operations on Null can return values if the value of Null is not relevant to the outcome of the operation. Consider the following example in which the OR statement is evaluated in short-circuited form:
TRUE OR NULL -- Results in True
In this case, the fact that the value on the right of OR is unknowable is irrelevant, because the outcome of the OR operation would be True regardless of the value on the right.
SQL implements three logical results, so SQL implementations must provide for a specialized three-valued logic (3VL). The rules governing SQL three-valued logic are shown in the tables below (p and q represent logical states)"
Basic SQL comparison operators always return Unknown when
comparing anything with Null, so the SQL standard provides for two
special Null-specific comparison predicates. The
IS NOT NULL predicates test whether
data is, or is not, Null.
Null is untyped in SQL, meaning that it is not designated as an integer, character, or any other specific data type. Because of this, it is sometimes mandatory (or desirable) to explicitly convert Nulls to a specific data type. For example, if overloaded functions are supported by the RDBMS, SQL might not be able to automatically resolve to the correct function without knowing the data types of all parameters, including those for which Null is passed.
SQL three-valued logic is encountered in Data Manipulation Language
(DML) in comparison predicates of DML statements and queries.
WHERE clause causes the DML statement to act on
only those rows for which the predicate evaluates to True. Rows for
which the predicate evaluates to either False or Unknown are not
acted on by
DELETE DML statements, and are
SELECT queries. Interpreting
Unknown and False as the same logical result is a common error
encountered while dealing with Nulls.
The following simple example demonstrates this fallacy:
SELECT * FROM t WHERE i = NULL;
The example query above logically always returns zero rows
because the comparison of the i column with Null always
returns Unknown, even for those rows where i is Null. The
Unknown result causes the
SELECT statement to
summarily discard each and every row. (However, in practice, some
SQL tools will retrieve rows using a comparison with Null.)
CASE expressions operate under the same rules
as the DML
WHERE clause rules for Null. Because it can
be evaluated as a series of equality comparison conditions, a
CASE expression cannot check for the
existence of Null directly. A check for Null in a simple
CASE expression always results in Unknown, as in the
SELECT CASE i WHEN NULL THEN 'Is Null' -- This will never be returned WHEN 0 THEN 'Is Zero' -- This will be returned when i = 0 WHEN 1 THEN 'Is One' -- This will be returned when i = 1 END FROM t;
Because the expression
i = NULL evaluates to
Unknown no matter what value column i contains (even if it
contains Null), the string
'Is Null' will never be
CASE expression also returns
the first value for which the result of the comparison predicate
evaluates to True, including comparisons using the
IS NOT NULL comparison predicates. The
following example shows how to use a searched
expression to properly check for Null:
SELECT CASE WHEN i IS NULL THEN 'Null Result' -- This will be returned when i is NULL WHEN i = 0 THEN 'Zero' -- This will be returned when i = 0 WHEN i = 1 THEN 'One' -- This will be returned when i = 1 END FROM t;
In the searched
CASE expression, the string
'Null Result' is returned for all rows in which
i is Null.
The primary place in which SQL three-valued logic intersects
with SQL Data Definition Language (DDL)
is in the form of check constraints.
A check constraint placed on a column operates under a slightly
different set of rules than those for the DML
clause. While a DML
WHERE clause must evaluate to True
for a row, a check constraint must not evaluate to False. This
means that a check constraint will succeed if the result of the
check is either True or Unknown. The following example table with a
check constraint will prohibit any integer values from being
inserted into column i, but will allow Null to be inserted
since the result of the check will always evaluate to Unknown for
CREATE TABLE t ( i INTEGER, CONSTRAINT ck_i CHECK ( i < 0 AND i = 0 AND i > 0 ) );
In order to constrain a column to reject Nulls, the
NULL constraint can be applied, as shown in the example
NOT NULL constraint is semantically
equivalent to a check constraint
IS NOT NULL predicate.
CREATE TABLE t ( i INTEGER NOT NULL );
SQL/PSM (SQL Persistent Stored Modules) defines procedural extensions for SQL,
such as the
IF statement. However,
the major SQL vendors have historically included their own
proprietary procedural extensions. Procedural extensions for
looping and comparisons operate under Null comparison rules similar
to those for DML statements and queries. The following code
fragment, in ISO SQL standard format, demonstrates the use of Null
3VL in an
IF i = NULL THEN SELECT 'Result is True' ELSEIF NOT(i = NULL) THEN SELECT 'Result is False' ELSE SELECT 'Result is Unknown';
IF statement performs actions only for those
comparisons that evaluate to True. For statements that evaluate to
False or Unknown, the
IF statement passes control to
ELSEIF clause, and
finally to the
ELSE clause. The
result of the code above will always be the message
is Unknown' since the comparisons with Null always evaluate
SQL outer joins,
including left outer joins, right outer joins, and full outer
joins, automatically produce Nulls as placeholders for missing
values in related tables. For left outer joins, for instance, Nulls
are produced in place of rows missing from the table appearing on
the right-hand side of the
LEFT OUTER JOIN operator.
The following simple example uses two tables to demonstrate Null
placeholder production in a left outer join.
The first table (Employee) contains employee ID numbers and names, while the second table (PhoneNumber) contains related employee ID numbers and phone numbers, as shown below.
The following sample SQL query performs a left outer join on these two tables.
SELECT e.ID, e.LastName, e.FirstName, pn.Number FROM Employee e LEFT OUTER JOIN PhoneNumber pn ON e.ID = pn.ID;
The result set generated by this query demonstrates how SQL uses Null as a placeholder for values missing from the right-hand (PhoneNumber) table, as shown below.
Inner joins and cross joins, also available in standard SQL, do not generate Null placeholders for missing values in related tables.
Care must be taken when using nullable columns in SQL join
criteria. Because a Null is not equal to any other Null, Nulls in a
column of one table will not join to Nulls in the related column of
another table using the standard equality comparison operators. The
COALESCE function or
can be used to "simulate" Null equality in join criteria, and the


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Ray Birdwhistell (1918 – October 19, 1994) was an American anthropologist who founded kinesics as a field of inquiry and research. The term kinesics was originally coined by Birdwhistell, and he also proposed the term kineme.
Dr. Birdwhistell was born in 1918 and died October 19, 1994. He was raised and went to school in Ohio. He graduated from Fostoria High School in 1936, and was very involved by being part of the history club, debate team, journalism, and school plays. Birdwhistell attended the Miami University of Ohio, BA,(sociology) Ohio State University, MA (Anthropology) and University of Chicago, where he received his Ph.D. in Anthropology. Afterwards he taught at the University of Toronto (Ontario), University of Louisville (Kentucky), and the University at Buffalo (New York) and Temple University [Philadelphia, (ref. daughter, Jill). From 1944 to 1948 he worked with G. Gordon Brown and Edmund S. Carpenter, who were in the same department as him at the University of Toronto. For some years he was affiliated with the Eastern Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute and Temple University in Philadelphia, where he worked with Gregory Bateson,PhD, Adam Kendon, Albert Scheflen, MD, and others to develop an interactive approach to the study of mental illness. From 1969 until he retired in 1988, Birdwhistell taught at The Annenberg School for Communication, at the University of Pennsylvania.
He was influenced by his mentor's views, Margaret Mead (1901–1978) an anthropologist, and the work of David Efron in the early 1940s. Birdwhistell became interested in kinesics by analyzing the way people interacted in films. He observed how people unconsciously transmitted information through facial expressions, postures, and eye movements.
Birdwhistell pointed out that "human gestures differ from those of other animals in that they are polysemic, that they can be interpreted to have many different meanings depending on the communicative context in which they are produced". And, he "resisted the idea that "body language" could be deciphered in some absolute fashion". He also indicated that "every body movement must be interpreted broadly and in conjunction with every other element in communication"
The film, TDR- 009, was a result from his productive collaboration with film maker Jacques D. van Vlack. TDR-009 is an eighty minute, 16 mm, black and white sound film of an English pub scene in a middle class London hotel. Birdwhistell and van Vlack observed behavior of listeners in relationship to speakers during the film. Birdwhistell wrote Introduction to Kinesics, Kinesics and Context, and encyclopedia entries and essays. His first book Introduction to Kinesics was published in 1952, but he is more known for his second book Kinesics and Context.
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Danesi, M (2006). Kinesics. Encyclopedia of language & linguistics. 207-213.
- ↑ Ottenheimer, H.J. (2007). The anthropology of language: an introduction to linguistic anthropology. Kansas : Thomson Wadsworth. p129.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 Kirby, E (2006). Ray Lee. Birdwhistell. Retrieved October 16, 2007, from Biography Web: Minnesota State University Web site: _URL_
- ↑ Banning, T (2001). Department of Anthropology: University of Toronto. Retrieved October 15, 2007, from A Brief History of Anthropology Web site:_URL_
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Lee, L (2006). University of Pennsylvania: Folklore & folklife. Retrieved October 16, 2007, from Graduate Handbook Web site: _URL_
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- ↑ Barfield, T (1997). The dictionary of anthropology. Illinois: Blackwell Publishing.
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The Simple Truth: The Monochrome in Modern Art
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The monochrome — a single-colour work of art — is highly ambiguous. For some it epitomizes purity, and is art reduced to its essence. For others it is just a stunt, the emperor's new clothes. Why are monochromes so admired, yet such an easy target of scorn? In this illuminating book Simon Morley unpacks the meanings of the monochrome as it developed internationally over the twentieth century to today. In doing so he explores more general questions such as how artists have understood what they make, how critics variously interpret it and how art is encountered by viewers.
'Simon Morley's book brilliantly explores the labyrinthine complexities of this apparently simple form of abstract art.' – David Batchelor, artist
'An indispensable introduction to the intriguing material, optical and philosophical challenges posed by the monochrome.' – Malcolm Bull, Professor of Art and the History of Ideas, University of Oxford


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Useful return from short-circuit or
This could have been a bootnote on the next post but time flew and now it will have to be a post on its own. Consider two solutions to the same problem:
My point earlier was that having or return not a boolean, but the actual first non-false argument led to some simple beautiful constructs. I stand by that, but there's another important difference between the two solutions. Consider first the actual sequence of evaluations in the C++ example:
Since value_or is a function, it's argument must be evaluated before the function can be called. With this follows that it is necessary to evaluate all three functions before we can decide which result to use - even though all we want is the first value. Compare that to a short-circuit or:
The important point here is, that if (a) evaluates to non-nil, it is returned and nothing else is evaluated. Only if it is nil, do we evaluate (b), and so forth.
So in conclusion; not only is a short-circuit or operator that actually returns the first non-false value useful for elegant programming constructs, it is also the most efficient solution for the solution of this simple problem.
In programming, if you find that your solution to a simple problem is not simple, you are in trouble. The short-circuit or is indeed a simple solution to a simple problem.


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I have a math vb program.
And I would like to know how much time (sec or less) does
program need to find the asnwer. Because this is 200 points,
so I need experts to explain to me in detail, if it is
possible? (please, bec. I am new)
in the form I have :
 some label and textbox for entering and displaying.
 a ok button - that will take the input and find out the
My guess is : when user hit "ok" button, the timer should start and when answer is found out, then timer stop. The time that program need to find out the answer should be able
to be displayed in sec or sometime is.001 sec.
so in "ok" procedure, I have :
some declarations
loop until ok = 0
display answer and time.
if you need more information, comment me, please.
or you can suggest you own program.
thank a lot
Question by:visualbasic_18
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MikeP090797 earned 200 total points
ID: _PHONE_
'Put this in the declaration part of your form:
Private Declare Function GetTickCount Lib "kernel32" Alias "GetTickCount" () As Long
Put this before the calculation
Dim lStart as long
Author Comment
ID: _PHONE_
Thank you. here is my code :
Private Sub Command1_Click()
Dim lStart As Long
ok = 1
a1 = Val(inta.Text)
a2 = 1
a3 = 0
b1 = Val(intb.Text)
b2 = 0
b3 = 1
 lStart = GetTickCount()
 If a1 = 1 Then
 X1.Text = a1
 X2.Text = a2
 x3.Text = a3
 ok = 0
 End If
 If b1 = 1 Then
 X1.Text = b1
 X2.Text = b2
 x3.Text = b3
 ok = 0
 End If
 If a1 > b1 Then
 a1 = a1 - b1
 a2 = a2 - b2
 a3 = a3 - b3
 End If
 If b1 > a1 Then
 b1 = b1 - a1
 b2 = b2 - a2
 b3 = b3 - a3
 End If
Loop Until ok = 0
c.Text = CStr((GetTickCount() - lStart) / 1000)
End Sub
am I right?
Author Comment
ID: _PHONE_
If my code is right, then can you explain the meaning of this code to me :
1. Private Declare Function GetTickCount Lib "kernel32" Alias "GetTickCount" () As Long
2. Dim lStart as long
3. IStart=GetTickCount() ' what is this?
4. Labe1.Text=Cstr((GetTickCount()-lStart)/1000) ''what is Cstr?
Why i never see the ( 1. ) line of code, where do you get it and where I can find more information about it, because I can't this code in my vb book.
I have ran the program and it give me 0.064 for time. What does that means? a sec or less than sec.
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ID: _PHONE_
another question :
I inputed 12 and 41, when I got the answer, I pressed the ok button again and
again, but it gave me different time, why?
I think the time should be same, because the input is same, why?
Expert Comment
ID: _PHONE_
The First line is a declaration of a Windows API procedure. Read the help on 'Declare' to get more info. GetTickCount returns the number of milliseconds (1/1000 of second) since the time Windows started, so when you compare the return values between 2 calls, you get the interval. The time is in seconds, so 0.something is less then a second. It gives different time on each run, because each time windows allocated specific time for your process, it's a normal phenomenon.
Author Comment
ID: _PHONE_
how to get the same time
Expert Comment
ID: _PHONE_
It's impossible, there is no way to control it. Why do you need to do it anyway?
Author Comment
ID: _PHONE_
I just need to find a very accurate time
Expert Comment
ID: _PHONE_
The time is as accurate as it gets, but it takes the algorithm a different time to run every time. It depends on a lot of factors, none of them are at your control. It's like if you measure how much time exactly it takes a program to load, you will find out it's never the same
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Incorporating evolutionary principles into environmental management and policy
As policymakers and managers work to mitigate the effects of rapid anthropogenic environmental changes, they need to consider organisms' responses. In light of recent evidence that evolution can be quite rapid, this now includes evolutionary responses. Evolutionary principles have a long history in conservation biology, and the necessary next step for the field is to consider ways in which conservation policy makers and managers can proactively manipulate evolutionary processes to achieve their goals. In this review, we aim to illustrate the potential conservation benefits of an increased understanding of evolutionary history and prescriptive manipulation of three basic evolutionary factors: selection, variation, and gene flow. For each, we review and propose ways that policy makers and managers can use evolutionary thinking to preserve threatened species, combat pest species, or reduce undesirable evolutionary changes. Such evolution-based management has potential to be a highly efficient and consistent way to create greater ecological resilience to widespread, rapid, and multifaceted environmental change.


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Light-emitting T-shirts come closer to realityMay 6th, 2009 - 1:51 pm ICT by ANI
London, May 6 (ANI): Light-emitting T-shirts may soon come to be used for electronic displays, thanks to a new Japanese screen-printing method of depositing a luminescent gel onto any surface, including paper and fabric.
Researchers at Dai Nippon Printing in Tokyo, who have made this advance, have revealed that the gel consists of a ruthenium compound that emits a bright light when a voltage is applied to it, along with an electrolyte and silica nanoparticles.
The electrolyte is a liquid salt, an ionic liquid that does not easily evaporate. It also prevents the ink from degrading, allowing displays to be printed onto surfaces without the need for a protective coating.
What makes this ink suitable for use with textiles is the fact that it will not wash off in water, say the researchers.
According to them, the silica nanoparticles blend with the light-emitting liquid to form a gel, allowing it to be printed onto different surfaces in discrete blobs, to form pixels.
Presently, the ink emits only reddish hues, reports New Scientist magazine.
The researchers, however, are trying to incorporate other metal compounds into their technique so as to emit green and blue light, which will eventually give them the whole spectrum.
Since the screen-printing technique currently allows only rough pixels to be generated, the images produced currently are fuzzy.
The researchers say that they are working on techniques to deposit the gel onto surfaces using an ink-jet printer, which would allow them to create smaller pixels and hence higher resolution at costs lower than those involved in lithographic techniques.
The company hopes to market the technology within five years.
It believes that its technique may pave the way for light-emitting posters, clothing, flexible displays, and new lighting applications. (ANI)
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