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A modified differential evolution algorithm with a balanced performance for Exploration and Exploitation phases
Iraj Naruei 1
farshid keynia 2
1 Islamic Azad university , Kerman Branch
2 Department of Energy, Institute of Science and High Technology and Environmental Sciences, Graduate University of Advanced Technology, Kerman, Iran;
Recently, many optimization algorithms have been proposed to find the best solution for complex engineering problems. These algorithms can search unknown and multidimensional spaces and find the optimal solution the shortest possible time. In this paper we present a new modified differential evolution algorithm. Optimization algorithms typically have two stages of exploration and exploitation. Exploration refers to global search and exploitation refers to local search. We used the same differential evolution (DE) algorithm. This algorithm uses a random selection of several other search agents to update the new search agent position. This makes the search agents continually have random moves in the search space, which refers to the exploration phase but there is no mechanism specifically considered for the exploitation phase in the DE algorithm. In this paper, we have added a new formula for the exploitation phase to this algorithm and named it the Balanced Differential Evolution (BDE) algorithm. We tested the performance of the proposed algorithm on standard test functions, CEC2005 Complex and Combined Test Functions. We also apply the proposed algorithm to solve some real problems to demonstrate its ability to solve constraint problems. The results showed that the proposed algorithm has a better performance and competitive performance than the new and novel optimization algorithms.
Balanced Differential Evolution
Optimization Algorithm
Exploration and Exploitation
Constrained Search Method
Economic Dispatch Problem
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Ancient Egypt has long been a fascination point of millions of people around the globe. So great is the interest, in fact, a word for this passion has even been created: Egyptomania.
Dr. Kara Cooney, a world-renowned Egyptologist and Professor of Egyptian Art and Architecture at UCLA, has delved deep into the burial chambers of legendary Egyptian pyramids, and has studied, up close and personal, many of the very things that draw the public's attention like moths to a flame.
And now, as part of the National Geographic Live! Series, Cooney will bring her treasure chest of knowledge to the Des Moines Civic Center on Jan. 21, 2020, for an exciting, 90-minute presentation and Q&A on ancient Egypt titled "When Women Ruled the World."
Although largely ignored in history books, a handful of Egyptian women possessed an immense amount of power and influence.
"Five of these women became nothing less than king, and I use the word 'king' instead of 'queen' because ancient Egyptians used that word," Cooney said. "The first one to do that was Neferusobek. She ruled alone after her husband's death for about four years and kept Egypt within the status quo, kept the warlords at bay and passed the reins of power onto another dynasty peacefully."
Cooney, the author of two books and producer of an archaeology television series, "Out of Egypt," which originally aired on the Discovery Channel, best sees the current world through the lens of the ancient one, she says. Historical relevancy is as important to her work as the physical discoveries.
"It's interesting to me to see what ancient Egypt has to teach us," Cooney said. "Why do we find women in power so problematic today, still? Why are we still so challenged by the idea of a female political power? So I talk about each of these women and ask, 'What can they teach us?' "
From the outset, Cooney said, she makes it clear that while strides have been made in gender equality, it's not yet a time for a collective pat on the societal back.
"The beginning of my talk pokes a balloon for anyone who thinks we're doing a great job," she said. "There's pushback against female power in all forms. We often think of a woman as too soft or too emotional to be within the halls of power. That's exactly what I'm trying to figure out. Why do we think that way, and what can the ancient world teach us that will help us move forward in giving 50 percent of the population 50 percent of the power?"
Cooney said she will also briefly touch on her current research — coffin reuse in the 19th and 21st Dynasties.
"That was a time period when trade routes were shut down, war was rampant, and things were so bad that people couldn't get access to wood to build new coffins," she said. "For the Egyptians, they would take an ancestor out of the coffin, place that ancestor within the family tomb off to the side with care and attention, then have the coffin updated, replastered and repainted to make it look like a coffin from their time period."
There is one question, however, that Cooney will not have an answer for: where her affinity with Egypt began.
"I get asked that the most, but it's a question with which there is no answer," she admits. "There's no way we, as Egyptologists, can tell other people why we are obsessed with antiquity, and why we sacrifice all kinds of things to study people who have been dead for 4,000 years. I don't know why that is, but I do."
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New Mayor of Kingston and St. Andrew, Senator, Councillor Delroy Williams, is robed by former Mayor, Senator Councillor, Dr. Angela Brown Burke, at the installation ceremony held on Thursday (December 15), at the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation on Church Street, downtown Kingston. Looking on are Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (2nd right); and Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang.
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Government Senator, Councillor Delroy Williams, is the new Mayor of Kingston and St. Andrew.
He succeeds Senator, Councillor Dr. Angela Brown Burke, who held the position from 2012 to 2016, and who performed the symbolic "robing" of the new Mayor, which marks the transition of leadership.
The ruling Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) regained control of the Corporation after winning 21 of the 40 divisions in the country's strongest municipal corporation, during the recent Local Government Elections.
He was installed during a ceremony at the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation on Church Street in downtown Kingston, on December 15.
The function was presided over by Principal Returning Officer of the Electoral Office of Jamaica (EOJ), Albert Johnson.
Senator Williams, who is the Councillor for the Seivright Gardens division in West Central St. Andrew, will also serve as the Corporation's Chairman.
His Deputy will be Councillor for the Waterloo division in North East St. Andrew, Winston Ennis, who succeeds Councillor Andrew Swaby of the Vineyard Town division in South East St. Andrew.
All 40 Councillors also took the Oath of Affirmation during the ceremony, which was attended by several officials.
They were headed by Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, who represented Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness; wife of the Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness; Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie; and Opposition Spokesman on Science, Energy and Technology, Phillip Paulwell, who represented Opposition Leader, the Most Hon Portia Simpson Miller.
Also in attendance were Custos Rotulorum for Kingston, Hon. Steadman Fuller; and Senate President, Hon. Tom Tavares-Finson.
In his address, Dr. Chang, in congratulating the Mayor, his deputy and the councillors, underscored that local government represented the first point of contact for citizens in Jamaica's governance structure.
"You will be the (person) in the community who people will look to for leadership, for guidance and for first contact with the authorities and Government. It is an enormous responsibility, and I ask that you carry out your representation with dignity, with care and concern for those you represent," he urged.
In his remarks, Mr. McKenzie, who also commended the councillors, urged them to use the Corporation as a vehicle of transformation and change that will advance the work of local government across Kingston and St. Andrew.
He challenged the new Mayor to "forge a partnership that will be beneficial to the city… that will cross the political boundaries."
For his part, Senator Williams expressed gratitude for the support of Prime Minister Holness, in whose constituency his division is located.
He also thanked members of his family and residents who facilitated his re-election, while encouraging councillors on both sides of the aisle to collaborate in ensuring that they administer the business of the Corporation in the best interest of the citizens.
The remaining 19 divisions were won by the People's National Party (PNP).


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When the University of Oregon played its first football game in the spring of 1894, there was not a mascot patrolling the sideline and inciting crowd participation. The UO team that played Albany College was known only as the "lemon yellow," referring to the accent color of their uniforms. When the team returned to the field for three games in the fall, there was still no defining mascot for the team. For three decades after that first season, the school would have no official representative for its sports teams, and it would take another half-century before Oregon became the Oregon Ducks. Instead UO would come to be known by an obscure east-coast reference turned pejorative turned source of pride — the Webfoot.


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Where the University is failing us, SGA has set its own example
By THE EDITORIAL BOARD | September 10, 2020
To say that the University has a history of poor communication is an understatement. This has been particularly evident over the course of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. For example, amid a nationwide reckoning with structural racism, Hopkins has yet to take any meaningful action to address its contributions to these issues. While we were signing leases and booking flights, Hopkins failed to update us on its plans for the fall semester. And now that we have inevitably returned to Baltimore, Hopkins has failed to offer us adequate support.
Where administrators have struggled, the Student Government Association (SGA) has excelled in recent months.
When the University was unclear about move-out protocols last spring, SGA explained the details of the process. After George Floyd's death at the hands of Minneapolis police, SGA emailed the student body two weeks before the University issued its performative statement of solidarity.
It was SGA, not the University, that reached out to undergraduates for input on grading policies for the fall semester. When the University buried important information in lengthy emails, SGA clarified who could request housing grants and how financial aid packages changed after the tuition reduction. SGA also created a feedback form for students to voice complaints to administrators about belongings that had been misplaced, broken or stolen over the summer.
However, SGA has not always effectively represented students' concerns. Its 2018-19 referendum promised to expand SGA influence over the University's decisions; last year, however, SGA produced no legislation to resolve the long-term issues that the referendum intended to address. Last year's SGA struggled to send out agendas from its meetings, update its website and consistently share meeting minutes, which in some cases weren't even taken.
Perhaps the administration has something to learn from SGA's growth since last spring. Amid many unpredictable changes, communication from our student leaders has largely been more reliable and transparent than from the University itself.
Of course, the circumstances of this fall have helped mask some of SGA's previous shortcomings. For example, last year, during the Office of Student Leadership and Involvement's audits, SGA failed to properly communicate with student organizations about funding guidelines and mandatory practices. In light of the pandemic, budgeting for events is the last thing on students' minds.
We hope that SGA continues to grow. It should push for student representation on the Board of Trustees, which over 2000 students called for in the referendum. Clearly, the University could use competent student leadership when making important decisions that affect us.
Administrators must step up. They claim to believe in our intellect and initiative; they would do well to seek it. They stress the importance of democracy and civic engagement; they should involve and engage us. They tell us we are their best and brightest; perhaps they could stand to learn a thing or two from us.
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Alt-Right Protesters Brandish Nazi Flag at Florida Drag Event
Members of NatSoc Florida performed the Nazi salute and chanted "Heil Hitler" at a local LGBTQ+ charity's fundraiser in Lakeland.
by Billy Anania December 7, 2022 December 7, 2022
NatSoc Florida members give the Hitler salute while holding Nazi and Christian flags (courtesy Rose Dynasty Foundation)
Far-right protesters interrupted a Florida art center's family-friendly drag event over the weekend, displaying flags and signs with neo-Nazi symbols and leading volunteer organizers to temporarily secure the venue.
On Saturday evening, December 3, a group of men associated with NatSoc Florida showed up outside ART/ifact Studios in Lakeland, where the local LGBTQ+ charity Rose Dynasty Foundation was hosting a "Celebration of the Arts." The event featured drag performances, live music, and an art sale, with all proceeds going to Rose Dynasty and the local nonprofit CampOUT. Children under five were admitted for free, and programs were curated for an all-ages audience.
As visitors arrived, the men began taking pictures of the premises and performing the Nazi salute, yelling slurs at children and chanting "Heil Hitler," according to sources present and videos posted on social media. Photos from the event show men wearing white bandanas over their faces while waving Nazi and Christian flags, holding signs with hate symbols, and projecting messages on an adjacent building stating that "pedophilia" must be "punishable by death." Another sign equated the Jewish Star of David with the communist hammer-and-sickle symbol.
Nazis targeted a kid friendly drag/music/art show tonight in Lakeland, FL. Attendees were stuck inside the venue when they surrounded the building and local cops just sat in their cars. This was at least the second rally against the LGBTQ community that happened in FL today. pic.twitter.com/4ShBuB8Dka
— Jen 🏳🌈 SAY GAY 🏳⚧ Cousins (@JenCousinsFL) December 4, 2022
Lakeland police quickly arrived on the scene, but no arrests were made. A police report reviewed by Hyperallergic clarifies that the protesters were "not Lakeland residents" and traveled there specifically for the event.
"When responding to calls involving protestors, our officers are there to ensure the safety and security of those at the event while also ensuring those demonstrating are allowed to protest and exercise their first amendment rights permitted by law," a police spokesperson said. "Should an officer witness activities that violate the law, action is taken."
NatSoc Florida protesters filming the event and waving a flag with the neo-Nazi Black Sun symbol (courtesy Ellen Chastain)
According to Ellen Chastain, a museum professional who volunteered for the art exhibition, several event organizers quickly mobilized to guard the doors and cover windows while reassuring the arriving guests.
"I can only describe their response to the Nazis outside as shock," she told Hyperallergic. "I don't know that many of us have ever knowingly seen a self-identifying Nazi."
Chastain claimed the protesters were there for more than two hours and temporarily shook everyone in attendance, but the event continued as planned.
"No one bothered to entertain the group's wild rhetoric," she said. "All in all, this experience was a huge reality check for many of us."
Rose Dynasty founder Jason DeShazo, who performs as Momma Ashley Rose, claims this is their first event to be protested in this way. In an email to Hyperallergic, DeShazo described the incident as "heartbreaking" but reflective of ongoing anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric in mainstream media.
"This is an example of how the climate that we are in today has pushed extremists and given them a voice," DeShazo said.
The Lakeland incident is just one among many far-right protests against drag events in the last week, including a rally in Fort Lauderdale; a sabotaged performance in Moore County, North Carolina; a canceled storytime event in Columbus, Ohio; and attacks on Lincoln Center attendees in Manhattan. In spite of this, ART/ifact reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Florida's queer communities.
"As an arts collective and venue, we celebrate every single one of our resident and visiting artists, as well as our guests," the gallery said in a statement. "We do not condone Saturday's acts of hate, nor will we shrink in light of them. We will continue to be a safe space for our LBGTQ+ community to gather, create, and be the beautiful works of art they are."
A display by an artist named Freya at the ART/ifact exhibition (courtesy Werelostboys Media Collaborative)
A drag performer at ART/ifact's "A Celebration of the Arts" event in Lakeland Florida (courtesy Werelostboys Media Collaborative)
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Tagged: Drag, Florida, LGBTQ+, neo-nazis
Billy Anania
Billy Anania is an editor, critic, and journalist in New York City whose work focuses on political economy in the cultural industries and the history of art in global liberation movements. More by Billy Anania


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"Future-Proof" Technology Will Support Cities' Sustainability and Resiliency Goals
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Part of a four-part series related to creating more sustainable, resilient transport infrastructure. Other articles in the series include 5 Lessons The World Can Learn From Dutch Resilience, and Full-Seats & Other Secrets to a More Sustainable Transport Future.
Let's start with disclosure: The global infrastructure firm I work for, AECOM, is involved in supporting and developing several hyperloop efforts, so it's not a stretch to say I come at this with the belief that this is a very cool technology. But, as the "climate and disaster guy," I wondered how this idea fits into the work we have been doing to build infrastructure that is sustainable and resilient to the effects of climate change. The short answer is "yes" to both, but not in the way I originally thought. First, I will briefly define sustainability and resilience because they are both used pretty broadly these days.
I use sustainability in the environmental sense to mean that an infrastructure system or asset is one that doesn't create more problems for the environment than it solves. It can be low carbon and does not have unintended consequences we can't address. Resilience is a little tougher to define clearly. In the climate and natural disaster world, we speak of the ability to absorb or quickly recover from acute shocks such as severe weather or chronic stresses like sea level rise. Sustainability is about treading lightly. Resilience is about getting back up when you're knocked down.
One thing that is clear is that now is the time to think about resilience and sustainability. Communities and companies are focusing on these issues because they realize this is not a problem that can be ignored or avoided. In its annual Global Risk Report, the World Economic Forum places climate and disaster risks in the quadrant that reflects the highest probability and greatest impact.
The good news is that cities around the world are leaning forward on resilience. As part of efforts like the Rockefeller Foundation's 100 Resilient Cities, UNISDR's Making Cities Resilient campaign and broader city programs like C40 and the Compact of Mayors, there is a very strong focus on these issues at the municipal level. In its recently launched resilience strategy, Paris has committed to rethink how infrastructure is built and used to prepare for the challenges of the 21st Century. In New York City the recent update to their OneNYC resilience plan looks not just the core physical infrastructure but also looks at what that infrastructure does and how that affects the people in the city. And in Bangkok, the resilience strategy is based on three concepts: improving quality of life, reducing risk, and driving economic growth. They realize that these concepts are interdependent and critical to a thriving city. Across the developed and developing world, the signs are clear that we realize the need to be sustainable and resilient and great models of this are being created every day.
We often say walking and biking are the most sustainable forms of transportation. They are definitely low-emission and (even better) they are good for fitness. But I'm not sure I know anyone, except for a few crazy friends, who thinks a bicycle can replace the car or the airplane. I am writing this while sitting on a "high-speed" train from Washington, D.C. to New York City, traveling at more than 100 mph. That makes it faster than a car or bus, but slower than an airplane. This big train, Amtrak's Acela Express, runs on electricity and it takes a lot of it to move it up and down the East Coast. As the grid gets greener each year it could, theoretically, be carbon neutral if the power generation were sustainable. My other choices for short distance, inter-city trips of under 300 miles are a car, bus, or airplane. Compared to those, based on current technology, this train is a greener choice.
But today's high-speed trains have a physics problem called friction. The train experiences two types of friction: rolling resistance from the steel wheels on the rails, and air resistance or drag. Drag is, well, a drag, because it increases with speed and makes very high-speed trains less energy efficient. High-speed trains in France (TGV), Germany (ICE), and Japan (Shinkansen) spend a large portion of their energy overcoming this friction problem at speeds over 200 mph. Even the most streamlined shape does not put a big dent in the energy costs of air resistance. Ever wonder why planes fly at 35,000 feet? It's because the air is much thinner and less resistant at that altitude and they need less fuel to overcome the drag.
Now we finally get to the hyperloop, which operates in tube with a low pressure environment. This means very limited drag, so you can go really fast without as much energy. It's why we could fly astronauts to the moon at what would seem like ridiculous speeds on earth (nearly 25,000 mph) – because space is really big and is a near total vacuum with very little matter. The hyperloop won't travel anywhere near that fast, but it could travel at speeds approaching 600 mph. So in terms of sustainability, hyperloop is like an electric car that can fly in space, but is restricted to where the tube is built.
But wait, I haven't gotten to resilience yet. Resilience is about how we adapt to shocks and stresses so we can absorb or quickly recover from those disruptions. Hyperloop has two key resilience attributes. First, it's new and because it's built from scratch it can be designed to adapt to the changes we know are coming. Much of our existing transportation infrastructure is old and it's often hard to retrofit older systems to be resilient to changes that were not known or anticipated when it was designed. The other resilient attribute of this new technology is that it provides additional capacity and another system. In a disaster, some systems will work and others will fail for reasons we can't always predict. Disasters are often, by their very nature, unpredictable. Having more options is good for resilience. While it is possible that this system could be compromised like any other mode of transportation, more choices are better.
When I started to think about hyperloop, I assumed that there would be some key aspect of the technology that would drive sustainability and resilience but, in the case of the hyperloop, you have to look at the big picture to see the multiple factors that contribute to its resilience and compare this to the other choices available. Yes, sustainability is a function of energy sources and efficiency, but it also necessary to look at the "future-proofing" efficiency and effectiveness of the system -- how it will hold up over time and integrate into both legacy and future transportation networks.
I don't think governments and private organizations are going to invest in a system like the hyperloop solely because of its sustainability or resilience attributes. If you can deploy a safe and cost-effective ground-based transport system that travels at airline speeds, I think it's safe to say you will have a market. However, as cities around the word race to adopt sustainability and resilience standards, it will be a major factor in how they consider their future infrastructure investments.
Josh Sawislak is the Global Director of Resilience for the infrastructure services firm AECOM and formerly served as a senior climate official in the Obama White House.
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Q: Trouble using the Insert Into Syntax in SQL On this site (http://www.w3schools.com/sql/sql_insert.asp) it says that I can use the SQL Insert statement using the Syntax:
INSERT INTO table_name
VALUES (value1,value2,value3,...);

I tried doing this as follows:
create table Trade
(
TradeId INT PRIMARY KEY, -- define a coolumn of type int, primary key can't be null
Symbol varchar(20) NOT NULL, --define a column of type varchar. Not Null indicates that this column must always have a value
TradeAmount decimal(15, 3), -- total digits are 15, 3 or which are decimal points
Filled BIT NOT NULL default(0), -- we specify a default of 0 on the column
)
Go

Insert into Trade  VALUES('GOOG',10.235785,1)

However, I get the Error "Column name or number of supplied values does not match table definition" and am unsure why this is the case.
Thanks

A: You didn't define the first field as autoincremental, so if you don't send it, table is expecting 4 fields and you are only sending 3.
This should work:
Insert into Trade  VALUES(1,'GOOG',10.235785,1)

Or you can create the table in this way, adding IDENTITY(1,1) (for sql-server):
http://www.w3schools.com/sql/sql_autoincrement.asp
create table Trade
(
TradeId INT IDENTITY(1,1) PRIMARY KEY, -- define a coolumn of type int, primary key can't be null
Symbol varchar(20) NOT NULL, --define a column of type varchar. Not Null indicates that this column must always have a value
TradeAmount decimal(15, 3), -- total digits are 15, 3 or which are decimal points
Filled BIT NOT NULL default(0), -- we specify a default of 0 on the column
)
Go

A: Also, you can describe columns directly before VALUES sequence:
INSERT INTO Trade (Symbol, TradeAmount, Filled) VALUES (
    ('GOOG', 10, 1),
    ('MSFT', 7 , 0)
)

In this case you'll not need to manage the IDENTITY value by yourself, SQL Server will increase it automatically for each new row.


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Mikal Bridges
Mikal Bridges is a professional basketball player from the USA. He plays in the National Basketball Association for the Phoenix Suns. He was drafted into the NBA by the Philadelphia 76ers. He attended Villanova University from 2015 to 2018.
Player Profile and Personal Life
Mikal Bridges was born on August 30, 1996, to parents Tyneeha and Jack Bridges in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was raised by his mom as a single mother. His second cousin is Tyrone Garland who used to play for La Salle University.
Bridges stand 198 cm tall and his weight was last listed at 95 kg. He plays right-handed and he holds the position of small forward.
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Position Small Forward
Height / weight 1.98 m / 95 kg
Born 30 Aug 1996
Phoenix Suns 2018 - present
High School and College Career
He attended the Great Valley High School. He started becoming serious about basketball when he was in his second year. He was ranked as one of the best recruits coming out of high school. He committed to play for Villanova, redshirting his first year.
While at Villanova, he received the Julius Erving Award. He was also named to the First-Team All-Big East in 2018. After his junior year, he declared for the NBA.
NBA Career
He was drafted into the NBA by the Philadelphia 76ers during the 2018 NBA Draft. He was later traded by the 76ers to the Phoenix Suns. He joined the Suns for the Summer League and he later debuted in that year's regular season.
He made his first career start in November of that year. During the 2021 NBA Finals, he scored a playoff career-high of 27 points. In October 2021, Bridges and the Suns agreed to a contract extension worth US$90 million.
2016, 2018 - 2× NCAA champion
2018 - Third-team All-American – AP,SN, NABC
2018 - Julius Erving Award
2018 - First-team All-Big East
2017 - Second-team All-Big East
2017 - Big East Co-Defensive Playerof the Year
2018 - Big East Tournament MVP
Highest Rated Basketball Teams
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Aspidoparia is a small genus of cyprinid fishes that are found in South Asia. There are currently two recognized species in this genus.

Species
There are currently two recognized species in this genus. In addition to these, Cabdio morar was formerly included in Aspidoparia.

 Aspidoparia jaya (F. Hamilton, 1822) (Jaya)
 Aspidoparia ukhrulensis Selim & Vishwanath, 2001

References

Danios
Fish of Asia

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# 1 - Introduction

This repository contains examples of *low-level* [platform-independent drivers]( http://www.st.com/content/st_com/en/products/embedded-software/mems-and-sensors-software/drivers-for-mems/c-driver-mems.html ) for [STMicroelectronics](www.st.com/mems) sensors. Sensor drivers and examples are written in C programming language.

If you are using [STM32Cube packages](https://www.st.com/en/ecosystems/stm32cube.html), evaluate also the *hardware abstractions* [STM32Cube-compatible drivers](https://github.com/STMicroelectronics/STM32Cube_MCU_Overall_Offer/blob/master/README.md#stm32cube-bsp-components-drivers).

The STMicroelectronics naming convention for driver repositories is:
 - `PARTNUMBER` (*i.e. [hts221](https://github.com/STMicroelectronics/hts221)*) for *low-level platform-independent drivers*
 -  `stm32-PARTNUMBER` (*i.e. [stm32-hts221](https://github.com/STMicroelectronics/stm32-hts221)*) for *hardware-abstracted STM32Cube-compatible drivers*

### 1.a - Repository structure

This repository contains two types of folders, identifiable using the following naming convention:

- folder that contains the *sensor drivers*, named  `xxxxxxx_STdC` where  `xxxxxxx` identifies the sensor part number
- folder that contains the *demo project*, named  `_prj_XXXXXXX` where  `XXXXXXX` is the name of the ST evaluation board

Another folder, named  `_resources`,  cannot be identified with the two types described above and contains *other useful resources* such as libraries and predefined device configurations used in some examples. In order to `clone` the complete content of this folder, use the command:

```git
git clone --recursive https://github.com/STMicroelectronics/STMems_Standard_C_drivers
```

### 1.b - Sensor driver folder structure

Every *sensor driver* folder contains:

- `xxxxxxx_STdC\driver` : this folder points to another repository which contains only the sensor driver files (.h and .c) to be included, or linked directly as a git submodule, in your project. Driver documentation can be generated using the [Doxygen](http://www.doxygen.org/) tool.
- `xxxxxxx_STdC\example`:  examples showing how to integrate the C driver in a project. They are written for [STM32 Microcontrollers](https://www.st.com/en/microcontrollers.html) using the [STM32CubeMX](https://www.st.com/en/development-tools/stm32cubemx.html) tool, but they can be used as a guideline for every platform.
- README: additional info about the specific driver.

### 1.c - Demo project folder structure

Every *demo project* folder contains a single configuration file for the [STM32CubeMX](https://www.st.com/en/development-tools/stm32cubemx.html) tool named `_prj_XXXXXXX\XXXXXX.ioc` where  `XXXXXXX` is the name of the ST evaluation board.

Using the [STM32CubeMX](https://www.st.com/en/development-tools/stm32cubemx.html) tool (configured with the related MCU package) and the `.ioc` file, it is possible to create a project in which you can easily run the examples available in each *sensor driver* folder.

------

# 2 - Integration details
The driver is platform-independent, you only need to define the two functions for read and write transactions from the sensor hardware bus (ie. SPI or I²C). **A few devices integrate an extra bit in the communication protocol in order to enable multi read/write access, this bit must be managed in read and write functions defined by the user.** Please refer to the read and write implementation in the reference examples.

### 2.a Source code integration

- Include in your project the driver files of the sensor (.h and .c) located in the `xxxxxxx_STdC\driver` folder of the corresponding product.

- Define in your code the read and write functions that use the I²C or SPI platform driver like the following:

```c
/** Please note that it is MANDATORY: return 0 -> no Error.**/
int32_t platform_write(void *handle, uint8_t Reg, const uint8_t *Bufp, uint16_t len)
int32_t platform_read(void *handle, uint8_t Reg, uint8_t *Bufp, uint16_t len)
```

- Declare and initialize the structure of the device interface:

```c
xxxxxxx_ctx_t dev_ctx; /** xxxxxxx is the used part number **/
dev_ctx.write_reg = platform_write;
dev_ctx.read_reg = platform_read;
```

- If needed by the platform read and write functions, initialize the handle parameter:

```c
dev_ctx.handle = &platform_handle;
```

### 2.b Required properties

> * A standard C language compiler for the target MCU
> * A C library for the target MCU and the desired interface (ie. SPI, I²C)

------

# 3 - Running examples

Examples are written for [STM32 Microcontrollers](https://www.st.com/en/microcontrollers.html) using the [STM32CubeMX](https://www.st.com/en/development-tools/stm32cubemx.html) tool, but they can be used as a guideline for every platform.

### 3.a Using STMicroelectronics evaluation boards

When using the supported STMicroelectronics evaluation boards, the example file(.c) can be run without applying any modifications (as is).

In order to run that file, please follow these steps:

1. Download and install the [STM32CubeMX](http://www.st.com/en/development-tools/stm32cubemx.html)  tool and the related MCU package (i.e. [STM32CubeF4](http://www.st.com/en/development-tools/stm32cubemx.html) for *NucleoF411* and *STEVAL_MKI109V3*).
2. Open the  `.ioc` configuration file associated to the selected evaluation board with the [STM32CubeMX](http://www.st.com/en/development-tools/stm32cubemx.html) tool. The  `.ioc` configuration files for the supported evaluation boards can be found in the related ST evaluation board *demo project* folder.
3. Generate the project using the [STM32CubeMX](http://www.st.com/en/development-tools/stm32cubemx.html) tool and select your preferred IDE / toolchain.
4. Add to your project the STMicroelectronics sensor driver. Driver files are located in the *sensor drivers* folder at`xxxxxxx_STdC\driver\xxxxxxx_reg.c(.h)` where  `xxxxxxx` identifies the sensor part number.
5. Add to your project the example source file (.c) that you are interested in. Example files are located in the *sensor drivers* folder at `xxxxxxx_STdC\example` where  `xxxxxxx` identifies the sensor part number.
6. Uncomment the selected board definition in section `/* STMicroelectronics evaluation boards definition */` in the selected example file (.c).
7. Add the call to the example function inside the `while(1)` loop in the `main()` function of the `main.c` file automatically generated by the  [STM32CubeMX](http://www.st.com/en/development-tools/stm32cubemx.html) tool.
8. Enjoy :-)

*If you are using [STM32Cube packages](https://www.st.com/en/ecosystems/stm32cube.html), evaluate also the **hardware-abstracted** STM32Cube-compatible drivers specifically designed to be compatible with the STM32Cube. The complete list is provided [here](https://github.com/STMicroelectronics/STM32Cube_MCU_Overall_Offer/blob/master/README.md#stm32cube-bsp-components-drivers).*

### 3.b Running examples using different hardware

If a different MCU is used, please follow these steps:

1. Add the STMicroelectronics sensor driver to your project.  Driver files are located in the *sensor drivers* folder at`xxxxxxx_STdC\driver\xxxxxxx_reg.c(.h)` where  `xxxxxxx` identifies a sensor part number.
2. Add the example source file (.c) that interests you to your project. Example files are located in the *sensor drivers* folder at `xxxxxxx_STdC\example` where  `xxxxxxx` identifies the sensor part number.
3. Comment all the definitions of the boards in section `/* STMicroelectronics evaluation boards definition */ in the selected example file(.c).
4. Add the call to the example function inside the `while(1)` loop in your`main()` function.
5. Modify in the selected example file (.c) the hardware-related functions:

   - `platform_write(void *handle, uint8_t Reg, const uint8_t *Bufp,uint16_t len)`
   - `platform_read(void *handle, uint8_t Reg, uint8_t *Bufp, uint16_t len)`
   - if needed, add/replace the hardware-related functions reported in the example file.
6. Enjoy :-)

------

**More information: [http://www.st.com](http://st.com/MEMS)**

**Copyright (C) 2018-2022 STMicroelectronics**

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Q: How to scale layout in mobile device for height I'm building a mobile site that needs to be used equally on all mobile screens.
All dimensions in the layout are obtained for a screen of 1080 for 1920, while only the width is scaled normally on a mobile device, scrolling appears in height. How can I scale the site in height as well, avoiding using % everywhere in css?
Example:
For width, viewport width=device-width is used, but for height, property height=device-height doesn't work

A: You can try experimenting with vh css unit.
Also see: https://www.w3schools.com/cssref/css_units.asp


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Considered one of the most typical electrical wiring queries is on how to wire a swap. Although making use of switches at home is kind of straightforward, wiring just one may not be that effortless for everyone. An ON-OFF switch is actually quite simple to wire. You will discover different types of switches, but for this instance, let's say you are putting in a single-pole toggle switch, a really prevalent switch (and the easiest).
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Q: Format decimal 9999,99 Is there a format string to format a decimal to 000000000,00.
So first 9 digits, right padded with zeros if needed; a comma as fraction separator and two fraction digits.

*

*0  => 00000000,00

*12 => 00000012,00

*987456,456 => 000987456,46

So something like myDecimal.ToString("D9") together with .ToString("F2")

A: String.Format("{0:000000000.00}", mydouble);

you will get a , or . based on the current culture setting of the thread.
if you use:
String.Format Method (IFormatProvider, String, Object[])
You can set the correct formatter

A: You could use String.Format:
Dim d1 = 0D
Dim d2 = 12D
Dim d3 = 987456.456
Dim d1formatted = String.Format("{0:000000000.00}", d1)
Dim d2formatted = String.Format("{0:000000000.00}", d2)
Dim d3formatted = String.Format("{0:000000000.00}", d3)

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/0c899ak8.aspx

A: decimal value = 0m;
Console.WriteLine(value.ToString("000000000.00", CultureInfo.CreateSpecificCulture("da-DK")));
// 000000000,00

value = 12m;
Console.WriteLine(value.ToString("000000000.00", CultureInfo.CreateSpecificCulture("da-DK")));
// 000000012,00

value = 987456.456m;
Console.WriteLine(value.ToString("000000000.00", CultureInfo.CreateSpecificCulture("da-DK")));
// 000987456,46


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Colonia Asturias is a colonia or neighborhood in the Cuauhtémoc borough, south of the historic center of Mexico City. It is a lower-class residential neighborhood, whose borders are formed by the following streets, Calles Hernández y Dávalos in the north, Viaducto Piedad in the south, Calzada de la Viga in the east and Calzada San Antonio Abad in the west.

Description
The neighborhood is named after Parque Asturias, a football stadium constructed in the area by the Centro Asturiano de México, which existed on the corner of Calzada de Chabacano and José Antonio Torres street. The field was built in 1936 and had a seating capacity of 25,000 spectators, and was the first major football field in the history of the city. The first game held in the stadium was between a Brazilian team (Botafogo) and the Asturianos team. A publicity stunt for the event had the ball for the game dropped onto the field by an airplane. This field no longer exists and has been the site of a supermarket since the 1970s.

History
The origins of the neighborhood date from 1905, when Íñigo Noriega proposed the urbanization of what was then called Colonia La Paz.The plans for the construction of housing subdivisions were approved by the city in 1907, forming streets and blocks, but it did not officially establish the administrative division of colonia. The project then stalled. In 1913, the Agrícola y Colonizadora Mexicana Company proposed a similar project, but this, too, ran into problems. By 1920, there were houses and blocks but only semi-organized, with houses and other properties encroaching on other private properties and colonias. At this time, a large canal still ran through the area. To the side of this canal, the Cuauhtémoc borough decided to build a large road to the side it, which is Calzada de Chabacano. At this time, the La Piedad River on the south border was still open, but today it is encased entirely in a cement tube.

Education
The neighborhood has three schools. Two are private:Centro de Educacion Especial y Rehabilitacion on Oriente Street and Colegio Americano Monarca on Ramon Fabie Street. There is one public primary school, Escuela de Participacion Social Num 6 on Jose Antonio Torres Street. This school is about 100 years old. While authorities try to conserve the building due to its historic and architectural value, its deteriorated condition has caused problems for school operations. Principal María Virginia Pérez stated in 2008, that major reconstruction work is needed, but the borough has not provided the needed monies. A number of local families have tried to contribute, but the school serves a mostly underprivileged community.

Transportation

Public transportation
The area is served by the Mexico City Metro.

Metro stations:
 La Viga
 Chabacano

References

Asturias


Preflight planning is a very important element of any flight and especially so when going on a cross country flight. There are a number of items to be done in preparation for a VFR cross country in such a way that nothing is overlooked and the intended flight is done as safely as possible.
The pilot will perform a number of calculations during preflight planning and the one we used on the site are listed below for convenient access. Sometimes the use of a special aviation calculator (E6B models or electronic Jeppesen) is required other times it can be done without the use of such devices.


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Wrong kidney removed in surgery, medical malpractice suit filed
On Behalf of Law Office of Colonna & Doyle | Jun 19, 2014 | Firm News, Medical Malpractice
Those who are scared to go under the knife certainly are not alone. Many Massachusetts residents may fear that a doctor's scalpel will slip, the wrong limb will be operated on, or the surgery will be unsuccessful. Sadly, these fears are well-founded. Medical malpractice is an unfortunate, common occurrence throughout the state and the country. Those who are injured by a medical professional's negligence should consider taking immediate legal action.
One man has done just that after a botched surgery resulted in the removal of a healthy kidney. The man, who suffered from cancer on his kidney, thought he had dodged a bullet when the disease was caught early and he had the opportunity to have the ill-fated kidney removed. However, a CT scan was improperly read by his doctor and the wrong kidney, the healthy one, was removed. A portion of his cancerous kidney was later removed. The victim now faces an uncertain future that may include a kidney transplant and dialysis. He now seeks more than $1 million in damages he suffered as a result of the mishap.
Instances like this should never occur. These types of mistakes can leave a victim disfigured, permanently disabled, infected, or dead. Those who are fortunate enough to survive medical malpractice should consider taking legal action in an attempt to deter such negligence from occurring in the future and to attempt to recover compensation. Recovering awards from a negligent doctor, nurse, and/or hospital may allow a victim to receive the best medical care possible, pay off medical expenses, and recover lost wages. Families that lose a loved one to medical malpractice may be able to recoup similar damages.
These types of lawsuits can be hotly contested. By acquiring the assistance of an aggressive, driven attorney, victims can rest assured that their case is in safe hands.
Source: The Star-Telegram, "Arlington family files malpractice suit after wrong kidney removed," Elizabeth Campbell, June 12, 2014


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The UK and the EU have agreed on a Brexit deal
Bloomberg17 October 2019
Negotiators from the UK reached an agreement with officials in Brussels Thursday that could pave the way for Britain to finally break 46 years of ties with the European Union this month. The pound rose.
The withdrawal agreement was completed just in time for EU leaders to assess it when they meet in the Belgian capital. European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker hailed it as "fair and balanced." The deal now needs the backing of the UK Parliament, with a vote expected on Saturday.
That's the final, treacherous hurdle for Prime Minister Boris Johnson to clear before he can complete his ambition of leading Britain out of the EU. Earlier on Thursday Northern Ireland's Democratic Unionist Party signalled it did not accept key aspects of the agreement being drafted. That position did not change after confirmation of the deal.
Without a majority in Parliament, Johnson's attempt to win approval could still founder. He's lost a string of crucial votes since taking office in July. Nevertheless, the prime minister announced the deal with an upbeat statement.
We've got a great new deal that takes back control — now Parliament should get Brexit done on Saturday so we can move on to other priorities like the cost of living, the NHS, violent crime and our environment #GetBrexitDone #TakeBackControl
— Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) October 17, 2019
Pull it off, and Johnson will draw a line under three years of political turmoil since the UK voted to leave the world's biggest trading bloc. That journey has strained its relationship with historic allies, soured the political debate at home, and tested the patience of voters.
Negotiators in Brussels and London this week have gone from optimism to dismay and back again, with the pound twitching at every murmur. It rallied on news of the deal, touching $1.2990 before paring gains.
In a revised political declaration, the two sides pledged to:
Establish a wide-ranging free trade agreement;
Reach a deal on services that goes beyond WTO levels;
Agree equivalence for financial services firms;
Allow free movement of capital;
Establish visa-free travel for short-term visits;
Commit to a level playing field, with common high standards in state aid, competition, welfare, tax, and environmental matters.
Now, the many predictions about the costs or benefits of Brexit may be put to the test. At the very least, businesses and travellers will be spared the inevitable disruption that would have been triggered by Britain crashing out without a deal. For both sides, the agreement is a chance to move their political agendas on and to start focusing on their future trading relationship.
EU chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier told reporters in Brussels that he believes the deal can be ratified by the end of October. He called it a "fair and reasonable basis for an orderly withdrawal" by the UK.
In a nod to the painful wrangling of the past three years, he also compared getting the deal done to climbing a mountain.
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn called for a second referendum, saying in Brussels that Johnson's deal — which he described as a "sell-out" — was worse than that put forward by predecessor Theresa May.
Most importantly Johnson, who became the face of Brexit during the 2016 referendum campaign, needs to convince the DUP he is not selling them out and to persuade Brexit true-believers that this is a real separation rather than a pointless fudge. It is not clear — even now — how much backing his position has from DUP leader Arlene Foster, whose view will be crucial.
Certainly, the die-hard Brexiteers who helped her to destroy May's premiership are sounding like they could hold their noses and let Johnson's deal fly.
"The deal sounds like it could well be tolerable," said Steve Baker, who leads that faction in Parliament.
Read: UK agrees to post-Brexit deal with South Africa and other nations
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All change in organizations is belief change. So, create belief statements (from The Culture Game—Tools for the Agile Manager by Dan Meznick).
Culture: stuff that people do without noticing it.
HBR » Michael Watkins » What Is Organizational Culture? And Why Should We Care?


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The crew of the offshore patrol vessel Comandante "Borsini" of the Italian Navy, deployed in the African country, performs with the Mozambican Navy a program which provides theoretical and practical training aimed at the attainment of full autonomy for the control of maritime coasts and the contrast to the trafficking and illicit activities.
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Pankaj Tripathi joins Instagram and becomes the voice-over of Mirzapur Season 2 Teaser
Hans News Service | 18 Nov 2019 5:01 AM GMT
Pankaj Tripathi who is known for his natural acting debuts to Instagram on November 16.
Pankaj Tripathi who is known for his natural acting debuts to Instagram on November 16. Right with his entry on the social media handles, he took over to it and shared the most awaited teaser of Mirzapur Season 2. The not so long teaser has the voice of Kaleen Bhaiya saying "Jo Aaya Hai Woh Jayega Bhi, Bas Marzi Hamari Hogi." It is revealed that the second season of Mirzapur show will be out next year.
What worth mentioning is that the teaser of upcoming season was dropped right on the day when Mirzapur Season 1 marked its first anniversary. Yes! It is November 16, last year when the season first of Mirzapur show aired on Amazon Prime. Hence, Kaleen Bhaiya ends the teaser with "Mirzapur Ke Chahne Walon, Salgirah Mubarak Ho."
Pankaj Tripathi is a very calm natured person and does not appear keen on socialising with people through social media. This is why the Stree fame actor was not active on any social media platforms before and his devotees were missing him to the core. Anyway, Tripathi Ji has joined the social network and it would be interesting to see him thriving here as well.
We all know that the first season of Mirzapur was a massive hit. The three actors Ali Fazal as Guddu Bhaiya, Divyendu Sharma as Munna Bhaiya and Pankaj Tripathi as Kaleen Bhaiya took the world of TV shows by storm. The magic of the Mirzapur and its character still has not slipped out of people's minds and excitement with the release of second season teaser gets doubled. Wait for 2020 and Mirzapur Season 2 will win your heart over.
Mirzapur Season 2 Teaser
Mirzapur Season 2


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The dogs are put through their paces by professional dog trainers Robert Dye, 30, and Leedor Borlant, 25 – who together run Protection Dogs UK.
The Bradford-based duo travel around the world, sourcing dogs from everywhere from Serbia and the Czech Republic to America and Russia.
'Sourcing our dogs is a difficult thing to do – it's all about the temperament of the dogs and their pedigree,' says Leedor.
Leeds-born Rob, who has previously worked training dogs for the daughter of the ruler of Dubai, had an encyclopaedic knowledge of dogs by the age of 5.
He got into dog training via an ex-partner who ran a rescue for aggressive canines before recruiting his old boxing friend Leedor – who now has five working dogs of his own, including Mario, a gigantic 127lb Cane Corso.
'We originally bought him to sell, but I finished up keeping him because I fell in love with the dog, I see him as like my son,' says Leedor.
The pair cater for a wide range of clients around the world.
'Some people want a basic obedient dog that will bite on command and release on command, while others are really high-priority and fear for their life and want gunfire, attack, searching, which takes a lot of time and a lot of control, so the price goes up,' explains Leedor.
Unsurprisingly, Rob and Leedor are inundated with requests from the criminal world, but go through a thorough vetting process before taking on a client.
'We get requests from loads of dodgy people like drug dealers, but we're good at weeding people out – I can tell if they're serious or if they've got the wrong intentions for the dog,' says Leedor.
One of the pair's most recent successes was Drago – a 92lb Doberman with a string of awards for his sleek look and pedigree, who recently sold for £25,000 to a new family, who have given rave testimonials.
Despite their ferocity, the pair are adamant that their dogs are safe to be around children and that the owners are in total control.
'We make the decision for the dog and the dog looks to us for the decision, as opposed to a dog that's just aggressively biting everybody,' explains Rob.
'A client's dog stayed here and I was looking after it – I trained this dog. I took it back to the family and he's become inseparable with the 3-year-old.
Rob and Leedor do a handover with each client to ensure the dogs are settled with their new family – including a mock burglary to check the dog is performing as necessary.
'There's no backing down, you can't convince these dogs, or negotiate with them. They do their job,' says Leedor.