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Steve: "A Hard Fought Win For Us"
Alex boss gives us his post match reaction from Oakwell following 2-1 win.
"We know we where we are in the league but it keeps us in touch and gives us something to build on with Gillingham coming to us next week."
"It is a great result and 7 points out of 9 on the road. We know we have got to start collecting some points at home but winning games will give them believe and confidence. We came into the game today missing a number of players and the bench was made up of mostly our Academy graduates. We had Ryan Wintle just back injury, Jonah shouldn't have been on the bench really but had to be because of numbers and we gave Toby Mullarkey a shirt only yesterday. Callum flew into Manchester this morning to join up with us, so we have had to deal with a lot this week and it is a great win for us.
"When they went 2-1 behind they started to get the high balls in the box whenever they could and it is a relief to the defenders to have a keeper who will catch it or punch it. It makes a massive difference and we remained dogged in our defending. Big Ben and Guthrie were terrific and the full-backs struck at it, even when Baills was on a booking. I thought that at different spells of the game they all did some good things.
"I was pleased with the free-kick from Ryan, it was a terrific strike but we are struggling to hold onto a lead for any length of time at the moment and that is frustrating. It has come from a set play and I will have to see if Ben (Garratt) was blocked off there. I don't know it was a foul and will watch it again but when we needed him to come and collect those high balls or punch he did that in the second half.
"I thought we played some decent football in the first half and we were fine but they changed it a bit in the second half and it made it harder for us to press them but we hung in there and maybe got that bit of luck with Lauri's deflected winner. We didn't keep the ball as much I would have liked in that second half but what they did show was they are prepared to fight and dig in and I cannot fault their effort.
After the 2-1 win at the home of his former club, Steve told the club's official web-site: "We knew the way we set up today that we were not going to create a host of chances but we thought we could contain them and frustrate them and that is how it went. We set up to make it hard for them to play through the middle of the pitch, where they are strong, and we let their centre halves have the possession. We were organised and disciplined in our jobs and when we had to dig in they did. It was a really hard fought victory for them and I am pleased for them and the supporters who came here today to support us.
. Steve Davis praised the work ethic of his players as they recorded their second win of the season with a real resolute display at Oakwell. It was backs against the wall stuff at times but with Nugent and Guthrie getting their heads on most things, it provided a platform for Lauri Dalla Valle to pop up with a priceless winner with eight minutes remaining on the clock


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BY Bianca Heyward September 4, 2020
On Nov. 3, Beverly Hills voters will cast ballots in the Special Municipal Election for Ballot Measure RP, the Beverly Hills Unified School District (BHUSD) school board election, and of course, the national Presidential General Election. In preparation for the voting process, the City Clerk's office has presented possible locations for vote centers that meet COVID-19 restrictions and vote-by-mail (VBM) Drop Boxes. The discussions during the Sept. 1 City Council Study Session also addressed concerns from the public regarding the reliability of the United States Postal Service (USPS), measures being taken to ensure a fair election, resources for voters, protections against voter fraud and how to safely vote this November.
"While we really can't say for sure what our situation will be in November, we have no choice but to plan based on information we have today," said City Clerk Huma Ahmed. "And that is, we are still in a global pandemic due to COVID-19 and that there is still a declared emergency in place."
Voters will have three specific ways to cast their ballots: vote-by-mail via USPS, in-person voting and secure Drop Boxes, where voters can deposit their ballots to be collected later by election officials. All registered voters in Los Angeles County will receive a vote-by-mail ballot via UPS that they can fill out and mail back beginning Oct. 5, with postage already included.
To address vote-by-mail concerns, L.A. County has developed an online system called Ballot Trax, which provides information when a voter is to receive a ballot in the mail and when a ballot is received by Los Angeles County. "The post office has been working directly not only with the Los Angeles County registrar's office, but they're also working with the California Secretary of State, and they have assured us that they will do everything in their power to make sure that each ballot reaches the Los Angeles County registrar's office, no matter what," Ahmed said. "But in order to be counted, ballots must be postmarked by election day on Tuesday, Nov. 3."
There will also be over 300 secure vote-by-mail Drop Boxes in the County. In Beverly Hills, plans currently call for two drop boxes, one at City Hall and one at Roxbury Park. The capacity for each box is about 5,000 ballots and they are accessible 24 hours. The boxes are made of stainless steel and secured to the ground. The mail slot is small enough for only a ballot and there are protections against liquids and graffiti. "The pandemic is one of the reasons why the ballots are being mailed directly to registered voters and why in-person vote centers are being reduced," Ahmed said. "However, currently under the California elections code, an in-person vote center is required for voters to cast their ballot should they wish. So, we are providing that option."
Due to COVID-19 limitations, the City is unable to accommodate as many voting centers as in the past. "Our regular City facilities were either not available or did not meet guideline requirements," Ahmed said. "And when we are considering vote centers in the middle of a pandemic, there needs to be enough room for social distancing and installation of the machines, their security and allowing for members of the public to vote in a safe and secure environment."
There are two types of vote centers being considered. One option is to use public facilities, such as schools and government facilities. The other option is to utilize private businesses, organizations and hotels. Currently, the only public City-owned space that meets the County's public health guidelines is the parking structure at 450 North Crescent Dr. on the first floor. Ahmed conceded that there will be skeptics about the parking lot setting, but countered:
"It's a huge space. It allows for people to come in and exit from different access points. And it's a secure location."
County guidelines for in-person voting include wiping and sanitizing all surfaces and Ballot Marking Devices after each voter; social distancing of six feet and voters and election workers must wear facial coverings and gloves (which will be provided if needed).
Other locations under consideration include the auditorium at Horace Mann school on the La Cienega/Wilshire side, and the Wilshire ballroom at the Beverly Hilton. "We will continue to work with the county on identifying additional locations, but we'd like to have City Council approval to use the 450 North Crescent Drive parking structure as a vote center," Ahmed added.
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Dieter Meschede to be President of the German Physical Society from 2018 to 2020
Dieter Meschede wird von 2018 bis 2020 Präsident der Deutschen Physikalischen Gesellschaft Einstimmig wählte der Vorstandsrat der DPG den Bonner Physik-Professor Dieter Meschede für die Amtsperiode ab 2018 zum nächsten Präsidenten der mit rund 62.000 Mitgliedern größten physikalischen Fachgesellschaft der Welt. Im April 2018 übernimmt Meschede das Amt von Rolf-Dieter Heuer, der dann turnusmäßig die Vizepräsidentschaft übernimmt. https://www.dpg-physik.de/veroeffentlichungen/aktuell/2017/dpg-pm-2017-06 https://www.dpg-physik.de/veroeffentlichungen/aktuell/2017/dpg-pm-2017-06/@@download/image/dpg-pm-2017-06.jpg
of the German Physical Society
The Council of the DPG unanimously elected the Bonn Professor of Physics Dieter Meschede as the DPG's next President for the term of office from 2018. With some 62,000 members, the DPG is the largest physical society in the world. In April 2018 Meschede succeeds Rolf-Dieter Heuer, who will then become Vice President in rotation.
Bad Honnef, 8 March 2017– It is a good custom of the German Physical Society (DPG) to elect, more than one year before the end of the term of office of the incumbent President, a successor in order to induct him/her as President-elect into the complex and responsible work and ensure continuity in the DPG. The DPG Council has now unanimously elected the Bonn Professor of Physics Dieter Meschede as its future President; with some 62,000 members, the DPG is the largest physical society in the world.
A new President is elected in a two-year rotation. In April 2018 Meschede takes over from the incumbent President and former CERN boss Rolf-Dieter Heuer, who the constitution dictates cannot be re-elected. Like his predecessor, Heuer will then become Vice President for two years.
Dieter Meschede is Head of the Quantum Technology Working Group of the Institute of Applied Physics at the University of Bonn. He has been member or spokesman of numerous joint research projects of the DFG and the European Commission. In 2001 he helped launch the Bonn International Graduate School in Physics and Astronomy (BIGS-PA), which was expanded under an excellence initiative into the BCGS (Bonn-Cologne Graduate School of Physics and Astronomy).
Meschede has been researching in the field of Atomic, Molecular and Quantum Physics for more than thirty years. The "Conveyor Belt of Light" – it moves and sorts individual atoms using laser beams and radiofrequency precision – is one of the outstanding results of his working group's research. This "conveyor belt" enables atoms to be used as arithmetic units for a quantum computer. This research has received considerable recognition in the shape of an Advanced Grant (DQSIM) from the European Research Council.
Meschede is the editor of the "Gerthsen Physik" textbook, one of the best known German language Physics textbooks. It covers all known topics of Experimental Physics, and is avidly used in the teaching of Physics as a major and minor subject parallel to lectures. Meschede is also the author of the "Optik, Licht und Laser" textbook, which is also published in English, and has been editor-in-chief of the Applied Physics B – Optics and Lasers journal since 2012.
He has won several awards for his scientific work. For instance, in 1989 he was the very first junior scientist to be awarded the Rudolf Kaiser Foundation's Rudolf Kaiser Prize for his outstanding scientific achievements in Experimental Physics. In 2007 the German Physical Society awarded him the Robert Richard Pohl Prize for his innovative and internationally recognised scientific work over many years in the field of Optical Atomic and Molecular Physics and Quantum Information Processing, as well as for his successful commitment to imparting knowledge of physics and arousing enthusiasm among the general public for physics.
Sporting pursuits: Dieter Meschede is a keen cyclist. And in 1976 he was a world champion rower with the lightweight men's eight.
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The Deutsche Physikalische Gesellschaft e.V. (DPG), which dates back to 1845, is the oldest national society, and with about 62,000 members also the largest physical society, in the world. As a non-profit association it pursues no economic interests. Through conferences, events and publications it promotes the transfer of knowledge within the scientific community and aims to open a window to physics for anyone curious. Its particular focuses are on encouraging the next generation of natural scientists and championing equal opportunities. The DPG's head office is in Bad Honnef am Rhein. Its representative office in the capital is the Magnus-Haus Berlin.
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Posted by Peter W on May 18, 2016 in Wrestling | Leave a comment
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It's time for another PPV! This time around it's Extreme Rules, which has only really been extreme in title only for the last little while. Could we get a little bit of extra violence and/or blood this Sunday? How but some new champions? Here are my predictions, although I logically think about who SHOULD win and what would help the talents overall and those are who I pick. WWE Creative seems to defy logic and I'll mention that numerous times below.
Note: the order of predictions does not indicate how the order of how they will take place on the card.
Baron Corbin vs. Dolph Ziggler (No DQ match) – Kickoff Show Match
Is there any reason for these two to still be feuding? Has anything happened during their past matches that has created the urgency to make this no DQ? Have these two even been on the last two Raw programs? The answer to all of these (from what I remember) is no. These two are fighting on the Kickoff show once again which shows that WWE is not making this feud or match an importance. Logic states that Corbin should win to build momentum. WWE Creative seems to fail in logic. I'm picking who I think should win, but I'm not expecting much from this one – just a regular match with a label for no reason. Winner: Baron Corbin
Kalisto vs. Rusev
Speaking of WWE Creative and their lack of logic again and not building any character momentum, Rusev should have been built to be a huge contender for this, just like he was built as a monster when he first had this title. I'm thinking that Rusev will pick up the win so Kalisto can go back to tag-team land. Winner: Rusev.
The New Day (Champs) vs. The Vaudevillains (for the WWE Tag-Team Championship)
I think it's time The New Day loses their belts. They've barely defended and although I'm not a fan of The Vaudevillians, this would help cement them as a viable commodity on the main roster. I can see them cheating to pull off the win in this match so the feud continues for at least one more PPV cycle, but seeing how WWE just wants to push merchandise for the bottom line, I'll predict the "funny boys" of Raw retain. Winners: The New Day
Dean Ambrose vs. Chris Jericho (Asylum Match)
The announcement of this new match (in WWE anyway) took me and many by surprise. For WWE, this will feel fresh, but two things have to happen: there needs to be an extreme amount of violence and anger show (and hopefully blood) AND both men have to sell. They need to tear each other down so bad that the crowd is on the edge of their feet and feel the pain these two are in. If not, it'll just be another gimmick match with no payoff at the end. I think that Jericho is getting ready to go on another hiatus as there's no one really left right now to put him in a new singles feud with and Ambrose needs a big win to propel him to the next storyline. Winner: Dean Ambrose
The Miz (Champion) vs. Sami Zayn vs. Kevin Owens vs. Cesaro for the WWE Intercontinental Championship
I think these four know that all eye will be on them to deliver the match of the night. I'm actually quite surprised that this isn't another ladder match, but these four men can wrestle and don't need a ladder to create suspenseful moments or excellent wrestling spots. I'm really not sure who to pick 100% as a winner as:
The Miz deserves the title for being amazing in his role lately and helping elevate the newer talent.
Cesaro deserves it because he's just an excellent wrestling machine and the title will build him up even more in the eyes of the crowd.
Sami Zayn shows heart and dedication, so putting the title on him would create great stories and he'd be a great defending champion (although the only minus is he's the newest out of all the people in this match and it's probably not his time yet).
Kevin Owens has been one of the best people/heels on WWE Television in the last few months (maybe even a year). He has the crowd in his hand so people will watch him to run his mouth and will want someone to beat him for the belt.
All of these reasons make it hard for me to see who WWE will pull the trigger with, but I think Cesaro will win it. It's his time and WWE needs a good guy with the belt for a bit. Owens and Zayn will continue their feud and shot for being #1 contender, while The Miz can easily go onto another program. Winner: Cesaro
Charlotte (Champion) vs. Natayla for the WWE Womens' Championship
This story has not been about Natayla and her quest to take down Charlotte. It's been about Charlotte and her father, Ric Flair. It has been about the McMahons getting involved with Ric Flair. Therefore, I'm not invested in the match. Charlotte will prove she can win without her father so she can use that in future promos and have a new challenger (Banks? Lynch? Bailey?) step up. I still think Ric comes out at the end after the bell rings and something will ensue. Winner: Charlotte
Roman Reigns (Champion) vs. AJ Styles (Extreme Rules) for the WWE Heavyweight Championship
"Extreme Rules" means anything goes, but does that mean someone could still be disqualified for outside interference? I suppose it doesn't matter as you know The Club (Anderson and Gallows) and the Usos will get involved during the match. I'd love, and I'll state it again: I'D LOVE to see Styles leave as WWE Champ. Unfortunately, no matter how badly the crowd is booing Reigns and no matter how low the ratings go, Vince will not a) be proved wrong or b) give the WWE Championship to someone that was not WWE "born" – at least not this early in his tenure.
Reigns has had the best of all three men way before the last PPV, so what will change now? Will we see Regins become even more of a "Super Cena"/"Hulk" character by getting the pin after being hit with everything except the kitchen sink? I think so and it sucks. Anyway, I think Reigns wins and something happens with AJ Styles and The Club that put them in a different story line scenario while Reigns moves on to a new challenger. Winner: Reigns (and I hope I'm wrong).
We know Cena is coming back soon, but not in what capacity. Could he appear? How about Big Show? Randy Orton? Bray Wyatt or even Seth Rollins? As funny as this is touted as the "new era," and that anything can happen in WWE, most of the times, it doesn't.
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Q: register infinispan cache listener in wildfly I have a infinispan cache defined in wildfly stanadlone.xml as shown below.
    <cache-container name="dummycache" default-cache="stringCache">
        <local-cache name="stringCache">
            <expiration lifespan="1800000"/>
        </local-cache>
    </cache-container>

This cache is initialized by the infinispan running embedded in wildfly itself. I could lookup and use the cache like below.
@Resource(lookup = "java:comp/env/infinispan/stringCache")
private Cache<String, String> stringCache;

Now I would like to add listeners to get notified about the cache expired events. But the question is how do I register this listener to the infinispan cache which is completely managed by widlfly container?
I find that we can addListeners() to cache object but at what moment ? Ideally I want it be initialized when the wildfly creates the cache itself. It looks the infinspan-standalone schema does not support listener element to set it in the cache configuration. So the only other way is to inject the cache in filter or similar and call addListener() then?
Is there any neat way to do this ?

A: To set the scene - I am running a web app on wildfly 10, which is run in standalone mode. The cache-container config in standalone.xml is:

<cache-container name="web" default-cache="passivation" module="org.wildfly.clustering.web.infinispan">
    <local-cache name="passivation">
       <locking isolation="REPEATABLE_READ"/>
       <transaction locking="OPTIMISTIC" mode="BATCH"/>
       <file-store passivation="true" purge="false"/>
    </local-cache>
    <local-cache name="persistent">
       <locking isolation="REPEATABLE_READ"/>
       <transaction locking="OPTIMISTIC" mode="BATCH"/>
       <file-store passivation="false" purge="false"/>
   </local-cache>
</cache-container>

Here are my changes step by step:

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*Dependency to infinispan

I have added

 <dependency>
 <groupId>org.infinispan</groupId>
 <artifactId>infinispan-core</artifactId>
 <version>9.2.4.Final</version>
 <scope>provided</scope>
</dependency>

*web.xml

Add a resource (in my case I am trying to get the resource for the cache container web)

<resource-ref>
 <res-ref-name>infinispan/cacheContainer</res-ref-name>
 <lookup-name>java:jboss/infinispan/container/web</lookup-name>
</resource-ref>

I also added a servlet context listener because I want to add the cache listener on contextInitialized

<listener>
 <listener-class>some.package.ContextListenerCacheAddListener</listener-class>
</listener>

*jboss-deployment-structure.xml

I have added this to my WEB-INF directory of the war

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<jboss-deployment-structure>
    <deployment>
        <dependencies>
            <module name="org.infinispan" />
        </dependencies>
    </deployment>
</jboss-deployment-structure>

Turns out that if you skip this - infinispan classes will be loaded by different class loaders (as far as I can understand)

*Java code

Injecting the resource and using it to add listeners to caches

public class ContextListenerCacheAddListener implements ServletContextListener {

    @Resource(name = "infinispan/cacheContainer")
    CacheContainer cacheContainer;

    static Logger logger = Logger.getLogger(ContextListenerCacheAddListener.class);

    @Override
    public void contextInitialized(ServletContextEvent servletContextEvent) {
            cacheContainer.getCache("myapp.war").addListener(new MyListener("myapp.war"));
            cacheContainer.getCache("passivation").addListener(new MyListener("passivation"));
            cacheContainer.getCache("persistent").addListener(new MyListener("persistent"));
    }

    @Override
    public void contextDestroyed(ServletContextEvent servletContextEvent) {

    }

    @Listener
    public static class MyListener{

        private String name;

        public MyListener(String name) {
            this.name = name;
        }

        @CacheEntryCreated
        public void onCreate(CacheEntryEvent event){
            logger.warn(name +" created entry "+event.getKey() );
        }

        @CacheEntryModified
        public void onModify(CacheEntryEvent event){
            logger.warn(name +" modified entry "+event.getKey());
        }

        @CacheEntryVisited
        public void onVisited(CacheEntryEvent event){
            logger.warn(name +" visited entry "+event.getKey());
        }

        @TransactionRegistered
        public void onTransactionRegistered(TransactionRegisteredEvent event){
            logger.warn(name +" registered transaction entry ");
        }

        @TransactionCompleted
        public void onTransactionCompleted(TransactionCompletedEvent event){
            logger.warn(name +" completed transaction entry ");
        }
    }
}

My changes are just for testing and debugging purposes to solve a different problem than yours.

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To get a better grip on the problem and finally make some headway in reducing improper payments, the GAO recommends, not for the first time, that the federal government work more closely and effectively with the states to combat this worrisome trend.


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Q: Why is there a math domain error when using sine? I'm not sure why, but every time I try and run this, I get a math domain on error on this function. Any help would be appreciated.
def lawofsinsang(A,B,a,b):
    if not A and B:
        if a and b:
            return (math.asin((((math.sin(B)) * a) / b)))
    else:
        return A

for i in range(0,6):
    angA = lawofsinsang(angA,angB,sideA,sideB)
    angA = lawofsinsang(angA,angC,sideA,sideC)
    angB = lawofsinsang(angB,angA,sideB,sideA)
    angB = lawofsinsang(angB,angC,sideB,sideC)
    angC = lawofsinsang(angC,angA,sideC,sideA)
    angC = lawofsinsang(angC,angB,sideC,sideB)

Ok so I updated the code, and instead of a domain error, math.asin just does nothing. New return is below:
math.asin(((math.sin(B)) * a) / b)

A: The parameter you pass to asin (inverse sine) must be in the interval [-1, 1]. If it's not you get a domain error.

A: I found the problem. The sin function expected the parameter to already be in radians, while I had been using degrees. New code is below:
def lawofsinsang(A,B,a,b):
    if not A and B:
        if a and b:
            return math.degrees(math.asin(((math.sin(math.radians(B))) * a) / b))
    else:
        return A


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South Korea is very similar to the United States in their media market. They use similar media sources as us, such as television, radio,newspapers, magazines, and internet-based websites. When talking to Laura she said that her favorite place to go for media is the internet. I would have to agree with her. I spend most of my time on the computer and that is where I find most of my information such as news, and social media updates.
When doing some of our readings I found it interesting that Sriramesh and Vercic said that, "international PR practitioners need to understand how the media operate in a particular country before developing strategies for conducting effective media relations in that country." It seems that media in South Korea is very similar to that of the United States.
After doing some further research on South Korea's media I found out that the Korean press had a strong reformist and nationalistic flavor from the beginning, but faced efforts at political control or outright censorship during most of the 20th century. But today many journalists have established a tradition of remaining independent and are often critical of the government, protesting any attempts of press censorship.
Laura said that they have some similar shows here as they do in South Korea. These shows include Korea's Next Top Model, and Korea's Got Talent. I find it interesting that these shows have spread all over the world and that many countries have similar shows. Korea also has some of the same cartoons such as Yu-gi-oh.


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Meet the fashion model turned veterinarian sharing adorable snaps of her VERY exotic patients online - and smashing stereotypes along the way
Natalia Strokowska, 27, is an exotic and small animal veterinarian from Poland
The vet has more than 14,700 followers and shares snaps of her patients
She hopes to show women that it is possible to stay true to themselves online
The former model shares informative content on her page about animal welfare
She also shows the ups and downs of her veterinarian career
By Laura House For Mailonline
Published: 22:05 EDT, 23 January 2017 | Updated: 02:32 EDT, 24 January 2017
When it comes to Instagram, we are often bombarded with images of women in tiny bikinis or glamorous travel snaps.
But one woman, Natalia Strokowska, is on a mission to prove that this isn't the only way to gain a following and is using her growing platform to spread a message of self love and animal welfare.
Ms Strokowska, a former model and veterinarian from Poland, has opened up about her unpredictable career and the importance of people staying true to themselves online.
Woman on a mission: Natalia Strokowska, 27, is using her growing platform to spread a message of self love and animal welfare
Passionate: Ms Strokowska, a former model and veterinarian from Poland, has opened up about her unpredictable career and the importance of people staying true to themselves
New friend: As a model, Ms Strokowska faced a lot of judgement and felt as though she had to prove she was good enough to be liked - something she no longer experiences
While working as a model, Ms Strokowska said she faced a lot of judgement and felt as though she had to prove she was good enough to be liked - something she no longer experiences.
'I used to work as a fashion model during vet school to get some extra money for internships, books, travelling and boosting my experience in the veterinary field,' Ms Strokowska, 27, told Daily Mail.
'Sadly, models are often stereotyped and I had to prove that I could combine modelling with my studies, research and being a vet.
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Ssspecial friend: 'I am proud of what I have achieved and I want to show that in the era of plastic beauties and Photoshopped photos, you can be yourself,' she said
Glamorous: 'Sadly, models are often stereotyped and I had to prove that I could combine modelling with my studies, research and being a vet,' she said
'I am proud of what I have achieved and I want to show that in the era of plastic beauties and Photoshopped photos, you can be yourself.'
I want to educate others and show them that they can reach their goals.
Ms Strokowska, who is finishing her phD studies in veterinary medicine and a specialist in non-domesticated animal diseases, has more than 14,700 followers on Instagram and regularly shares the stories of her exotic and adorable patients.
Whether it's saving snakes, bunnies, chickens, elephants or boars, the passionate vet is dedicated to helping animals great and small and enjoys showing both sides of her life.
'You need to have a broad knowledge': The difficulty of our work is that you never know who will come in to the consult room. Rabbit (here silk rex), wheaten snake or chicken,' she said
Stunning: Ms Strokowska, who is finishing her phD studies in veterinary medicine and a specialist in non-domesticated animal diseases, has more than 14,700 followers on Instagram
'We are bombarded by articles that set unreal standards that most of us will never reach. My mum always told me - beauty lasts a short while but knowledge and experience stays forever,' she said.
'That's why I never dropped studies and studied hard for my exams. I would have retired now as a model, but I am just beginning a career that will last for few decades.
'I want to educate others and show them that they can reach their goals if they work hard and stay focused on their priorities.'
Inspiring: 'I want to educate others and show them that they can reach their goals if they work hard and stay focused on their priorities,' she said
All creatures are welcome: Ms Strokowska recently posed with two of her guinea pig patients - brothers with ringworm
One of Ms Strokowska's key goals is to focus the attention of her followers on animal welfare and underneath each picture she details the unpredictable nature of her career.
I respect all creatures great and small and do my best to make the world a little bit better.
'Every single patient that I help to diagnose and cure is memorable. Every one I lose or euthanise stays in my memory even longer,' Ms Strokowska said.
'Our work is full of ups and downs and it's an emotional roller coaster that many can't handle. The most difficult part are owners' emotions and animal suffering... I face many ethical issues every day.'
Gentle giant: 'Lincoln is my 80kg patient - wet and fluffy fur ball of pure joy,' she said
Adorable patients: Ms Strokowska said that while she enjoys many happy and exciting moments, there are many challenges
Ms Strokowska said that while she enjoys many happy and exciting moments, there are many challenges.
'I am always deeply moved when I help to deliver puppies, I still smile when I think of the baby elephant orphans I met in Kenya and I am excited about every single exotic patient such as bunnies, parrots, rodents, reptiles etc,' she said.
'But the thing that helps me to stay humble every day is when I lose a patient and know that I did everything I could.
Piglet pal: 'This is my patient Oinky (4.2 kg, 9wo, male pet pig),' she wrote on this snap of a pig with a skin rash
Tiny patient: 'Here with a baby green turtle. For the first 5 days they are blind, when they open their eyes they are released to the sea to give them more chance of surviving,' she said
Besties! 'I respect all creatures great and small and do my best to make the world a little bit better,' she said
'Having the power to deliver a new life, bring a life back or end one is an extraordinary gift. I respect all creatures great and small and do my best to make the world a little bit better.'
In addition to her goal of spreading awareness and inspiring young women to be themselves in the social space, Ms Strokowska is passionate about showing people the incredible difference veterinarians and their teams make each day.
'It's more than just vets, there are also techs, nurses and assistants. Without nurses my work means nothing,' she said.
Ms Strokowska regularly shares photos on her Instagram page, VetNoLimits.
Natalia Strokowska (@vetnolimits) ¿ Instagram photos and videos
Model turned veterinarian shares photos of exotic patients


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Q: How do I configure the GNOME gdm login screen? I recently installed Arch Linux and have it mostly set up. With many other Linux distributions, there is a tool that is used to configure the look and feel of the login screen. I would like to change the wallpaper used, the date/time format from something like "Sat 6:27 PM" to "26 Feb 11 18:27", and the refresh rate of the monitor (it's fine when I'm logged in, but not at the login screen).
Where can I find these configuration options or (preferably) a GNOME application to allow for me to make these configuration changes?

A: The ArchWiki is a very good source of information. This is where I found the following:

To configure the GDM theme use this
  command:
sudo -u gdm dbus-launch gnome-appearance-properties

For more configuration options, use
  this command:
sudo -u gdm dbus-launch gconf-editor

And modify the following hierarchies:
/apps/gdm/simple-greeter
/desktop/gnome/interface
/desktop/gnome/background

You may end up with an Xauth error. If that happens, try gksudo instead of sudo. If the error persists, you can do this:
xauth list $DISPLAY

This gives you the xauth cookie being used by your user. Copy the output, then run the following, replacing "" with the output of the previous command.
sudo su -u gdm
xauth add <cookie>
dbus-launch gnome-appearance-properties

This logs you in as the gdm user, adds the cookie, permitting gdm to use your display, and launches gnome-appearance-properties.

A: The only way I've found to do it was to modify/replace the file:
/usr/share/backgrounds/linuxmint/default_background.jpg

The file is 1920x1200 and I've only tried replacing it with another jpg of the same resolution.
You may want to make a backup of the original default_background.jpg just in case.
After replacing it you can test how the image will look by locking your computer.

A: The only one that worked for me on Arch Linux:
sudo -u gdm dbus-launch gsettings set org.gnome.desktop.screensaver picture-uri 'file:///usr/share/backgrounds/gnome/picture.jpg'

Then, you can verify it worked:
sudo -u gdm gsettings get org.gnome.desktop.screensaver picture-uri

Or verify using dconf:
sudo -u gdm dconf read /org/gnome/desktop/screensaver/picture-uri

A: At least on my systems the default login provides a menu option to change the configuration from the login screen.
But the monitor refresh is not controlled by GDM, that is an X server configuration, edited in the xorg.conf file.


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\section{Extreme helium stars}

Observing from McDonald Observatory at a maximum altitude of 14$^\circ$, \citet{popper42} reported
the B2 star HD\,124448 to ``show no hydrogen lines, either in absorption or in emission, although the
helium lines are sharp and strong ... The abundance of hydrogen appears to be very low in the
atmosphere of this star''. Indeed, HD\,124448 turned out to be the first of around 20 B- and early A-
supergiants, with apparent magnitude $9.3 < V < 12.6$, in which hydrogen comprises less than 1 part
per thousand of the atmosphere. In terms of kinematics, metallicity and galactic distribution, they
have the properties of the Galactic bulge \citep{jeffery87}.
With luminosities approximately ten thousand times solar,  the number
count is complete for the observable parts of the Galaxy (fainter stars would lie beyond). In
addition to their low hydrogen abundances, the true ``extreme helium stars'' (EHes) show atmospheres
which are enriched in nitrogen by a factor ten, carbon by between one and three parts per hundred,
and sometimes oxygen by a similar amount. The combination of extreme surface composition
and extreme
rarity makes these stars interesting, and presents a challenge for the theory of stellar
evolution.

The general properties of EHes have prompted suggestions of a connection to the cooler R\,Coronae
Borealis stars \citep{schoenberner75}, which are better known for their spectacular and unpredictable light
variability \citep{pigott97}. Figure \ref{f:hdef} shows the distribution by surface gravity and
effective temperature of several classes of hydrogen-deficient star; stars falling on an imaginary
line parallel to the Eddington limit would have the same luminosity-to-mass ratio, corresponding to
the evolutionary path of a giant contracting to become a white dwarf. Links between non-variable
hydrogen-deficient carbon (HdC), R\,Coronae Borealis (RCB), extreme helium (EHe), luminous
helium-rich subdwarf O (HesdO$^+$) and O(He) stars have all been suggested at one time or another.

\begin{figure}[!ht]
\begin{center}
 \includegraphics[width=12cm]{hdef_all.eps}
\caption{$\log g-\log T_{\rm eff}$ diagram for several classes of low-mass
  hydrogen-deficient stars described in detail by \citet{jeffery08.hdef3.a}. EHe stars are denoted by squares (light grey, green online),
as are RCB (dark grey, red online), HdC (open squares), HesdO$^+$ (back, blue online) and O(He) (mid-grey, violet online) stars.}
\label{f:hdef}
\end{center}
\end{figure}

In order to  establish the  origin of EHes and related objects, temperatures and gravities are required.
Additional observables are provided by the surface composition and by the fact that many
EHes are pulsating. Pulsations provide an opportunity to make direct measurements of mass and radius.
This paper  reviews the spectroscopic data on surface composition, summarizes the principal
theories for the evolutionary origin, and discusses the major pulsation properties. It concludes with a synopsis of the
extraordinary pulsating EHe V652\,Herculis.

\section{Asteroarch{\ae}ology}

The depleted hydrogen surfaces of EHes indicate that a mixture of nuclear-processed helium and carbon
has been exposed. Abundance analyses have been carried out on the basis of optical and ultraviolet
spectroscopy using primarily LTE methods
 \citep{hill65,schoenberner74,heber83,jeffery92,jeffery93b,drilling98,pandey01,pandey06a,behara06};
some partial non-LTE analyses have been executed  \citep{jeffery98,przybilla05,pandey11}.
The majority of these results can be summarised  as follows \citep{jeffery11a}:
\begin{itemize}
\item[--]H  is a relic of the original star and only appears as a trace element.
\item[--]Ca, Ti, Cr, Mn and Ni scale with Fe and are essentially unprocessed.
\item[--][N/Fe] is proportional  to [(C$^\prime$+N$^\prime$+O$^\prime$)/Fe] where primes refer to a primordial value,
indicating that the original carbon and oxygen has been converted to nitrogen via the hydrogen-burning CNO-cycle.
\item[--][C/Fe]\,$\gg0$, indicating the presence of 3$\alpha$ product.
\item[--][O/Fe]\,$\gg0$, indicating $^{12}$C+$\alpha$ and/or $^{14}$N+$\alpha$ product.
\item[--][Ne/Fe]\,$\gg0$, indicating $^{14}$N+$2\alpha$ product.
\item[--]Mg, Si, S, ... are unremarkable and scale with Fe.
\item[--][F/Fe]\,$\gg0$ \citep{pandey06c}; fluorine is a by-product of the $^{14}$N+$\alpha$ reaction.
\item[--]Y, Zr (s-process) overabundances are measured in a few cases \citep{pandey04},
              indicating material from a thermal-pulsing phase on the Asymptotic Giant Branch (AGB).
\item[--][P/Fe]\,$\gg0$; possible phosphorus overabundances are not understood, but may also have an AGB origin.
\end{itemize}

Together, these  results point to the co-existence of material produced by CNO-cycled hydrogen burning, and
by 3$\alpha$,   $^{12}$C+$\alpha$ and $^{14}$N+$\alpha$ helium burning. There is  evidence from  RCBs
that the large oxygen excesses are due to a short-lived phase
of $^{14}$N+$\alpha\rightarrow^{18}$O burning \citep{clayton07}.
There are also relics of primordial hydrogen and,
in some stars, s-process elements  from a previous AGB phase.
A theory for the origin of EHes must be able to
explain the  co-existence of all of these products on their surfaces.

\section{Origin}

\citet{schoenberner86} reviewed extant proposals for the origin of RCBs and EHes.
Several authors have investigated the evolution of single helium stars from the helium main-sequence
to become helium-shell
burning giants \citep{paczynski71,biermann71,dinger72,roeser75,weiss87a}.
Such models mimic the general properties of
RCBs and EHes, but generally fail
to explain the detailed surface mixtures -- even if it could be established how the helium main-sequence
stars would form in the first place.

\citet{paczynski71} had proposed a model involving ``deep envelope mixing'' on
the asymptotic giant branch, which fell short of establishing a mechanism to drive the necessary mixing.
\citet{scalo75} introduced the notion of ``hot bottom burning'' in which a vigorous nuclear-burning shell
is sufficiently luminous to drive convection to the stellar surface. Meanwhile, \citet{wood73} and \citet{schoenberner77}
concluded that EHes ``can be understood as the remnants of red giant stars that have lost their hydrogen-rich
envelope during their ascent along the asymptotic giant branch.'' All three proposals struggle to
fully account for the observed surface chemistries.

\subsection{Late and very late thermal pulses}
\citet{iben83} proposed that stars which experience a late thermal pulse (LTP, or helium-shell flash)
after leaving the AGB would return to the cool giant regime and there be identified as RCB stars.
There would be mixing between the hydrogen-rich surface layers, the helium-rich intershell, and
helium shell-flash products which would become visible at a now hydrogen-deficient surface.
The principles behind the LTP had been previously predicted
by \citet{fujimoto77a} and demonstrated by \citet{schoenberner79}. In fact, two cases had been
identified, which were later described more fully by \citet{herwig99}. In a {\it late} thermal pulse,
generally on the constant-luminosity part of the post-AGB contraction curve, there is no mixing
between H-rich and He-rich matter (and hence no production of s-process elements) at the time of the
flash; helium is dredged up as the star cools and surface convection penetrates into the helium-rich
layers from above. In a {\it very late} thermal pulse, generally when the star is on or almost on the
white dwarf cooling track, the helium-shell flash is more violent and flash-driven convection mixes
helium- and carbon-rich material directly to the surface. Both models have some attraction for the origin of
RCB stars but have more weaknesses than strengths \citep{clayton11}. They are important in
discussing the origin of ``born-again'' stars like FG\,Sge (late thermal pulse, \citet{jeffery06}),
V4334\,Sgr (very-late thermal pulse \citet{herwig01}), and hydrogen-deficient PN central stars  and
PG1159 stars \citep{werner06}.

\subsection{Double white-dwarf mergers}
At around the same time as the LTP model emerged, \citet{webbink84} and \citet{iben84} realised that a binary system
containing two white dwarfs with a period less than about two hours should lose orbital energy by the
radiation of gravitational waves \citep{landau58}.
Subsequently the white dwarfs would collide in a timescale less than
the Hubble time. In the case of small mass ratios, the collision will likely be in the form of stable
Roche-lobe overflow, identified  as a possible origin for the  AM\,CVn  stars, which are low mass
hydrogen-deficient white-dwarf binary systems \citep{nelemans01}.
With a mass ratio closer to unity, the rate of mass loss would be such that the
rate of radius increase of the mass-losing white dwarf ($R_{\rm WD}\propto M_{\rm WD}^{-1/3}$)  leads to
run-away mass transfer, the destruction of the less massive white dwarf, and its immediate
accretion onto the surface of its more massive companion. The overall outcome depends on the composition
of the white dwarfs and the total mass of the merged product. For example,
a helium white dwarf (He-WD) accreted onto a carbon-oxygen white dwarf (CO-WD) with a total
mass less than the Chandasekhar mass results in the ignition of
shell-helium burning at the helium/carbon boundary, and the expansion of the star to become a
supergiant, with a hydrogen-poor surface, as in the RCB stars. A more massive merger
could produce a Type Ia supernova. This connection beween RCB stars and SN Ia, already
 recognised by \citet{wheeler78}, makes the study of double white-dwarf mergers,
and of RCB and EHe stars,  of considerable interest  \citep{dan13}.

Since the predictions by \citet{webbink84} and \citet{iben84},  there have been several
strands to calculations of white-dwarf mergers. Briefly, these include:
\begin{itemize}
\item[i)] Hydrodynamic Calculations. Early simulations
demonstrated that the donor white dwarf would disrupt on a dynamical timescale and rapidly form a
hot corona and a Keplerian disk surrounding the accretor
\citep{benz90,segretain97,guerrero04,yoon07,loren09,longland11,shen12,staff12,menon13,dan13}.
Only recently have large grids of simulations been completed, and only recently have simulations included a detailed
calculation of nucleosynthesis during the merger. An important question is whether these mergers
are ``hot'' or ``cold''; i.e. is the initial helium-shell ignition sufficiently hot and of sufficient duration
to drive nucleosynthesis  (e.g. $^{14}{\rm N}(\alpha,)^{18}{\rm O}$) that would explain the
more exotic aspects of EHe and RCB chemistry.
A significant result is that, because the donor has further to fall into the potential well, mergers with
large mass ratios ($q\approx 1$) are hotter and therefore more likely to produce $^{14}$N+$\alpha$
products than mergers with smaller mass ratios.
\item[ii)] Post-Merger Evolution. \citet{saio02} showed that a 0.6 or 0.7{\Msolar} CO-WD
accreting between 0.1 and 0.3{\Msolar} of helium at half the Eddington rate would ignite said
helium and expand to produce a giant with the mass, luminosity, temperature and basic composition of
an RCB star. After shell helium exhaustion, these models contracted with properties corresponding to
observations of EHe stars. The detailed surface chemistries could be explained in an {\it ad hoc}
fashion using a simple recipe based on the pre-merger composition of the various hydrogen-rich,
helium-rich and carbon-rich layers of the progenitor white dwarfs. With a decade of additional
abundance data for both EHe and RCB stars, \citet{jeffery11a} extended this simple recipe; in
particular they suggested that the fluorine, neon and phosphorus overabundances could originate in
the AGB intershell of the CO-WD, with $^{18}{\rm O}$ coming from a pocket close to the carbon-helium
boundary in the CO-WD (in their models). This, together with near-normal abundances of magnesium,
points to progenitor main-sequence stars with initial masses in the range 1.9--3{\Msolar}.
\citet{staff12}, on the other hand, argue that most of the excess exotics can be produced during a
``hot'' merger.
\item[iii)] Population Statistics. The  expectation of producing sufficient DWD mergers to
populate the Galaxy with RCBs and EHes is obtained by comparing the expected numbers of
double white dwarfs, with appropriate masses and periods, with the gravitational-radiation
orbital-decay times. The galactic merger rate can then be multiplied by the
predicted  lifetimes of post-merger stars as RCBs and EHes. The first qualitative
estimates were made by \citet{iben90}, and confirmed by \citet{nelemans01} to give a CO+He
merger rate of  $\approx 2-5\times10^{-3}$~${\rm yr}^{-1}$. With a contraction (thermal)
timescale of $\approx 300 - 3000$~yr, there should be $\approx  1 - 15$ EHes in the Galaxy,
consistent with the observed number. However, \citet{han98} showed that
binary-star population synthesis (BSPS)  contains  large error margins, so the apparent
agreement should be taken with a pinch of salt. A significant problem still to be resolved is that
the BSPS calculations show most CO+He mergers at the current epoch should come from
relatively young  systems ($<1$ Gyr), which is inconsistent with the Galactic bulge distribution of
EHe and RCB stars.
\item[iv)] Dynamical Stability. Mass ratio plays a key role in whether
a double white dwarf binary  merges or  transfers matter slowly when one component
fills its Roche lobe \citep{han99}; the primary factor is the rate of change of semi-major axis
compared with the expansion rate of the mass-losing star, which gives a critical ratio
$q \geq 0.7 + 0.1 (m_2/M_\odot)$ \citep{han99}.
The question is closely connected  with the efficiency of  mass transfer and
factors such as synchronicity and nuclear reactivity. It is important, as it strongly affects
the population statistics, but appears far from resolved.
\item[v)] Angular Momentum. The coalescence of two stars in a short-period orbit raises the
questions of (a) whether the accretor can continue to accrete as it spins up and (b) whether the
total angular momentum of the  product would cause it to break up. Assuming angular momentum
to be conserved within the system, there is an expectation that a contracting RCB star would
spin up to beyond breakup \citep{gourgouliatos06}. However if the surface velocity is close to the
Kepler velocity, angular momentum is transported efficiently from the star to the disk so that
accretion continues as long as matter around the star exists \citep{paczynski90,popham91},
and viscous disks are known to be very efficient transporters of angular momentum
outward and of mass inward
\citep{lyndenbell74}.
\item[vi)] Progenitors. The question of whether low-mass
short-period double white-dwarf binaries capable of forming EHe stars are produced by binary-star
evolution has been emphatically answered by the discovery of significant numbers of such systems
\citep{marsh95b,brown11b,kilic11a,kilic12a}.
\end{itemize}
Curiously, there is a connection between the DWD merger model and the single-star
evolution models of \citet{dinger72} and others.
\citet{zhang12a} extended the work of \citet{saio00} on double He-WD mergers
to investigate the formation of helium-rich sdO and sdB stars, which are essentially low-mass helium
main-sequence stars. \citet{zhang12b} found that, in a few cases, HesdO stars formed from the most
massive double He-WD mergers would
become carbon-rich helium giants during a  He-shell burning phase after core-helium depletion.
However, the He+He channel provides less than 1\% of the  RCB and EHe stars provided by the CO+He  channel.

\begin{figure}[!t]
\begin{center}
 \includegraphics[width=12cm]{ehe_gt.eps}
 \caption{The $\log g-\log T_{\rm eff}$ diagram for EHe variables, adapted from \citet{jeffery08.ibvs},
including the
position of the Eddington limit (assuming Thomson scattering: dashed)
and the loci of stars with given luminosity-to-mass ratios (solar
units: dotted). Stars above the boundaries shown for metallicities
$Z=0.004, 0.01, 0.03$ (dot-dash) are predicted to be unstable to
pulsations \citep{jeffery99a}.
Ellipses (coloured in electronic version) identify three groups of
pulsating helium stars. In the
electronic version, PV\,TEL\,I variables are shown in purple, PV\,TEL\,II variables in blue,
and V652\,Her variables in green. Non-variables are black.
 }
   \label{f:puls}
\end{center}
\end{figure}

\section{Pulsation}

\subsection{Discovery and classification}

\citet{landolt75} made the first detection of variability in an EHe, the hot star HD\,160641 = V2076
Oph which showed a brightening by 0.1 mag over seven hours. The discovery of a 0.108\,d pulsation
period in V652\,Her \citep{landolt75} prompted searches for short-period
variability in other EHes. \citet{walker85} reported irregular small-amplitude variations of weeks
to months in HD\,168476 = PV\,Tel, thus codifying the PV\,Tel variables as a class. \citet{bartolini82}
reported a short-period variation in BD$+10^{\circ}2179$ = DN\,Leo which could not be verified
\citep{hill84,grauer84}. From 1983 -- 1988, a St Andrews/SAAO campaign made discoveries of
variability in six EHe stars, namely FQ\,Aqr, NO\,Ser, V2205\,Oph, V2244\,Oph and V1920\,Cyg
\citep{jeffery85a,jeffery86.hdef.b,jeffery85b,morrison87a,morrison87b}. As with DN\,Leo, variability
was not confirmed in Popper's star HD\,124448 = V821\,Cen \citep{jeffery90}. In the following decade,
variability was discovered in V4732\,Sgr, V5541\,Sgr and V354\,Nor \citep{lawson93,lawson98}, and
most recently in the enigmatic MV\,Sgr \citep{percy12}. Following a prediction by \citet{saio95b},
\citet{kilkenny95} discovered 0.1\,d pulsations in BX\,Cir. The distribution of variable and
non-variable EHes is shown in Fig.~\ref{f:puls}. \citet{jeffery08.ibvs} gives a complete list of
properties including original catalogue numbers, GCVS variable star designations, approximate
periods, temperatures, and gravities.

The first discovery of the St Andrews/SAAO campaign concerned FQ\,Aqr, which showed a 21.2\,d
sinusoidal oscillation with an amplitude of 0.4\,mag in $V$ and 0.05\,mag in $b-y$.
\citet{jeffery85a} associated this with pulsation. Together with periods for other EHes, a
pulsation-period effective-temperature relation of the form $\Pi \propto T_{\rm eff}^3$ was
apparent. For stars of the same luminosity, this corresponds to the period mean-density relation for
classical radial pulsators. On the basis of this inference, \citet{saio88b} calculated a series of
linear non-adiabatic pulsation models for low-mass high-luminosity stars in the temperature range
7\,000 to 30\,000\,K. They showed that, for sufficiently high values of $L/M$, opacity-driven
strange-mode radial pulsations would be excited, consistent with the periods observed in the cooler
PV\,Tel variables (Fig.~\ref{f:puls}). \citet{jeffery08.ibvs} calls these ``Type I'' PV\,Tel
variables.

At $T_{\rm eff}>20\,000$\,K, both V2205\,Oph and V2076\,Oph were apparently multiperiodic on
timescales longer than that consistent with a fundamental radial pulsation, and had been inferred to
be g-mode non-radial pulsators \citep{jeffery85b,lynasgray87}. Together with V5541\,Sgr,
\citet{jeffery08.ibvs} calls these ``Type II'' PV\,Tel variables.

The short-period variability in the lower luminosity star V652\,Her was not explained until the
introduction of OPAL opacities \citep{opal92}, when \citet{saio93} showed that, in the absence of
hydrogen, The $Z$-bump opacity mechanism could easily drive radial pulsations with normal (solar-like)
metallicities. \citet{jeffery08.ibvs} puts BX\,Cir and V652\,Her in the same class, but they would
be better labelled V652\,Her variables (Fig.~\ref{f:puls}).

\subsection{Pulsation properties}

What promised to be a class of simply periodic variables with a strict period-temperature relation
and the possibility of measuring direct radii using Baade's method turned out to be a chim{\ae}ra. A
second season of observations of FQ\,Aqr did not reveal a unique period, with 21.5\,d and 23.0\,d
being possible \citep{jeffery86.hdef.b}. \citet{kilkenny99c} monitored both FQ\,Aqr and NO\,Ser for
five consecutive seasons and, from the Fourier power spectrum, reported the ``apparent presence of
several periods but, if real, none seems to persist for more than one season.'' Data from SuperWASP
(unpublished), and a wavelet analysis of the Kilkenny et al.~data are similarly ambiguous. The only
recurring signal occurs at a period of around 20\,d, but is not coherent over a long period of time.

The absence of a regular period is not fatal for extracting stellar radii, so long as the
oscillation is radial and angular radii and radial velocities can be measured simultaneously.
Radial-velocity amplitudes of a few km\,s$^{-1}$ were measured in PV\,Tel, FQ\,Aqr and V2244\,Oph at
the same time as angular radius measurements were obtained with \textit{IUE} \citep{jeffery01a}. Relative
phases were consistent with a radial pulsation. In two cases, the resulting radius and mass
measurements were consistent with theoretical expectation, but the relative mass errors did not
provide a strong constraint for establishing an evolutionary origin.

The aperiodicity of FQ\,Aqr is reflected in observations of other EHe stars \citep[cf.][]{walker85}.
\citet{wright06} considerably extended the photometry and spectroscopy of V2076\,Oph. Instead of
recovering the periods of 0.7 and 1.1\,d reported by \citet{lynasgray87}, they reported that
``conventional Fourier analysis \ldots fails to reveal coherent frequencies'' and suggest that the
light curve ``could be a result of random variations''. On the other hand, the high-resolution
spectrum of V2076\,Oph shows prominent line-profile variability (LPV) on a timescale of a few hours
which is symptomatic of a non-radial pulsation. Of note is that, although LPVs are visible in all
He\,{\sc i} lines, they are only seen in the He\,{\sc ii}\,4686\,{\AA} line, and not in other He\,{\sc ii}
lines \citep[Fig. 2:][]{jeffery08.hdef3.b}. Such intriguing results are almost impossible to
interpret in isolation from photometric monitoring and over such a short time interval.

\begin{figure}[!t]
\begin{center}
\includegraphics[width=12cm]{n_modes_ehe900_opal.eps}
 \caption{Contour plot showing the number of unstable radial modes with $n<15$ in linear non-adiabatic pulsation
analyses of hydrogen-deficient stellar envelopes. The ordinate is $\log L/M$ in solar units, and the abscissa is $\log T_{\rm eff}$.
The plot is virtually invariant to the mass, at least in the range $0.2 - 1.0$\,{\Msolar}.
The solid squares  correspond to EHe stars. White means
no unstable modes except for $\log L/M > 4.6$ where model envelopes are difficult to compute. Surface
gravity contours for $\log g=8,7,6,\ldots$ are represented as broken lines. }
   \label{f:EHe_puls}
\end{center}
\end{figure}

\subsection{Theoretical considerations}

\citet{jeffery13b} extended their investigations of pulsation stability as a function of hydrogen
abundance (mass fraction: $X$) to a larger range of effective temperature ($T_{\rm eff}$),
luminosity-to-mass ratio ($L/M$) and $X$ than before \citep{jeffery99a}. Models for $0.9>X>0.002$
were computed. Figure \ref{f:puls} shows the instability domain for $X=0.002$ and solar metallicity.
At large $X$, the classical Cepheid instability strip is clearly seen. At high $L/M$ strange modes
are excited. As $X$ is reduced, the $Z$-bump instability finger starts to develop, and a strip of
intermediate-order radial modes develops blueward of the classical instability strip. The strange
modes are less sensitive to $X$, and at low $X$ correspond to the observed locations of the variable
EHe stars (Fig.~\ref{f:EHe_puls}). At low metallicity, the $Z$-bump finger is much diminished, and the
lower edge of the strange-mode domain moves to higher $L/M$ ratio (Fig.~\ref{f:puls}), so the
absence of variability in metal-poor EHes is anticipated \citep{saio88b,saio93}. With no hydrogen,
the morphology of the classical strip again changes and other pockets of instability appear, in
particular one at $T_{\rm eff}\approx13\,000$\,K and $L/M\approx500${\Lsolar}/{\Msolar}. It
remains to be seen whether any real hydrogen-deficient stars can be identified with such models.

Strange-mode oscillations in stars with high $L/M$ ratios have been identified for some time
\citep{wood76}. They appear theoretically in non-adiabatic pulsation analyses and have no
corresponding modes in the adiabatic approximation. In particular, they appear to be associated with
stellar envelopes where high opacities in the ionisation zones also lead to a density inversion --
effectively creating a radiation-pressure dominated cavity in the stellar interior. They are
discussed at greater length by, {\it inter alia},
\citet{gautschy90} and \citet{saio98b}.

Evidence that non-radial oscillations may be present in the hottest EHes led \citet{guzik06} to find
a large number of unstable opacity-driven g-modes in models for V2076\,Oph. It will be interesting
to learn whether extreme non-adiabacity and strange-mode characteristics or frequent switching
between closely-spaced modes is responsible for the absence of long-lived coherent periods in these
stars.

\section{The shocking case of V652 Herculis}

BD$+13^{\circ}3224=$\,V652\,Her is an extreme helium star and a B-type giant discovered by
\citet{berger63.v652}. With a nitrogen-rich, carbon-poor surface, it pulsates with a period of
0.108\,d which is decreasing at a substantial rate \citep[cf.][]{kilkenny82,kilkenny05}. This period
decrease implies a radius contraction that, together with a radius $2.31\pm0.02$\,{\Rsolar}
and mass $0.59\pm0.18$\,{\Msolar} \citep{jeffery01b}, in turn implies that V652\,Her is
evolving to become a hot subdwarf within $\le10^5$\,yr \citep{jeffery84b}. Single-star models cannot
explain the origin of V652\,Her, which has an almost completely CNO-processed atmosphere
\citep{jeffery99}. On the other hand, models for the post-merger evolution of two helium white
dwarfs very successfully match nearly all of the observational properties \citep{saio00}, as well as
demonstrating that such mergers will become helium-rich hot subdwarfs \citep{zhang12a}.

\citet{saio93} demonstrated that $Z$-bump opacity instability drives fundamental-mode radial
pulsations in V652\,Her. The radial-velocity curve shows that, for nine tenths of the cycle, the
surface layers are nearly ballistic \citep{hill81,lynasgray84,jeffery86}. Close to minimum radius,
the surface acceleration is so large that the atmosphere may be shocked \citep{jeffery01b}. Since
hydrogen-deficient atmospheres are in general more transparent than hydrogen-rich ones, V652\,Her
provides a unique opportunity to study the dynamical behaviour of a pulsating atmosphere at greater
depths (or densities) than is usually the case. Suitable observations could test non-linear
hydrodynamic models for pulsation \citep{fadeyev96,montanes02}. \citet{jeffery13.fuji2} present a
more extended account.

High-speed spectroscopy of V652\,Her was obtained with the Subaru High Dispersion Spectrograph. 2
nights of observations cover over six pulsation cycles with a temporal resolution of 174 seconds.
These observations aim to identify structure in the line cores around minimum radius, to resolve the
passage of the wave through the photosphere using ions with different ionisation potentials, to
determine whether this generates a shock front, or whether the photosphere adjusts subsonically, and
to establish how close the ``free-fall'' phase is to a true ballistic trajectory. The interpretation
of the observations requires coupling a hydrodynamic model of the pulsation to a radiative transfer
code, so that the emergent spectrum can be computed realistically. A summary of progress is given by
\citet{jeffery13.fuji2,jeffery13.sdob6}.

\section{Conclusion}

Extreme helium stars form a group of some 15 low-mass supergiants of spectral types A and B. Their
helium-dominated atmospheres are extremely hydrogen poor ($<0.1\%$) and carbon-rich ($1-3\%$).
Evidence from kinematics, surface composition and distribution in effective temperature and surface
gravity points to a strong link with the cooler R\,CrB stars, and to their origin in the merger of a
helium white dwarf with a carbon-oxygen white dwarf.

Most EHe stars are photometric variables with amplitudes around one tenth of a magnitude. Most are
also radial-velocity variables with amplitudes of a few km\,s$^{-1}$. The timescales of these
variations as a function of effective temperature are consistent with the stellar dynamical
timescales and hence with being due to pulsations. Theoretical models show most EHes to be unstable
to opacity-driven radial pulsations. However, in all but two cases (V652\,Her and BX\,Cir), the
observed variations are {\it not strictly} periodic. Additional work is necessary to better
characterise the periods and amplitudes and to obtain radii using the Baade-Wesselink method.

V652\,Her and BX\,Cir are less luminous than the majority of EHes. V652\,Her can be explained by the
merger of two helium white dwarfs evolving to become a helium-rich subdwarf. The carbon-rich BX\,Cir
is harder to explain, but could be similar. Both stars pulsate radially with periods of 0.1\,d. The
radial-velocity curve of V652\,Her is nearly ballistic, with a very steep acceleration phase. New
observations and models provide a unique dataset and toolkit for exploring the physics of these
pulsations

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Today we finally have some visualization for the Chaotic Planes project. At this point, it is a very simple rendering of a knight on a field. You can move him around and his animations blend between various motion captured animations.
I spent most of today learning about how to rig models in Unity and how to create mecanim controllers.
All of these assets are free assets from either Unity Technologies or 3DRT. Right now, I don't have an artist lined up for the project so I'm using these assets as my "programmer art" for the time being.
I promised my next update would include a visualization, and here it is.
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As promised, here's the recipe for Southwestern Two-Bean Salad that completes my grilling menu from the other weekend. I chose this salad to go with the Cilantro Honey-Lime Grilled Chicken and the Hill Country Coleslaw because it's hearty, generally crowd-pleasing, and it contained the one ingredient that tied all three dishes together: cilantro. Its fresh summer flavor would make it right at home on just about any picnic or barbecue buffet, though; I've served it with pulled pork sandwiches and burgers as well.
For the dressing, whisk together vinegar, oil, sugar, cumin, oregano, salt and black pepper in a small bowl. Set aside.
For the salad, drain and rinse beans. Place beans in a large bowl. Drain corn. Chop bell pepper and add corn and bell pepper to beans.
Chop onion and jalapeno peppers. Snip cilantro using kitchen shears (or chop it). Add onion, jalapeno peppers, cilantro, and dressing to bean mixture. Mix gently. Cover and refrigerate 2 – 3 hours to allow flavors to blend.
I just love this salad. It's light and fresh, and I like the way the tender texture of the beans contrasts with the crunch of the peppers and the corn. Plus, it's inexpensive to make, it keeps wonderfully, and it adapts well for a variety of menus. Give it a try!
TIPS: Since it's summer and fresh corn is readily available, I substituted fresh corn for the canned. I cut the kernels off of two cobs, placed the corn in a colander, poured boiling water over it, and drained it before adding it to the salad.
Also, since my mom recently fell victim to "jalapeno eyes," a note about working with jalapenos: After handling jalapenos, always (!) make sure you wash your hands (or wear gloves). If you have jalapeno oil on your hands and you touch your skin (or heaven forbid, your eyes), it will burn. I accidentally touched the corner of my mouth recently with jalapeno hands, and while it wasn't excruciating, I could definitely feel the heat. If you're generally cautious about spicy food, though, don't let this scare you out of using jalapenos in the salad. Removing the seeds and membranes tones them down considerably. I'm a bit of a wimp when it comes to spicy food, and I could barely taste them.
My family always washes with bleach after handling cut jalapeños.


These demos were intended just to tidy up and formalise a final clutch of songs before starting work on the album.
They cost £300 to record.
This set of demos has remained unreleased and unbootlegged. Rosemary's Baby remains an unreleased gem from this period.


Bachelor of Agriculture; Diploma in Agricultutral Production; Diploma of Agriculture.
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If you are looking for an exciting and challenging job, agronomy is a great career choice. Agricultural technology continues to improve from drones to robotic equipment, and being a part of this progression is extremely exciting and makes you wonder where we will be in five or ten years. You will have the opportunity to meet a number of people across the country, and build both relationships and networks with passionate people throughout Australia. The job also provides you with various opportunities to travel both within Australia and Internationally in order to further develop your knowledge and skills for the job. And best of all we get to work outdoors on a day to day basis.
I think Agronomy has a very bright future and it is becoming a more important role in the industry every year. There continues to be so much change as agriculture progresses, and growers won't be able to keep up with these on their own. Farmers will always keep up to date with technology changes, but there is so much more change in the agronomic sector.


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Use this cool free Poem in Your Pocket activity to get kids reading and sharing poetry. Some kids aren't really into poetry and some are. This activity will be fun for the child who loves poetry and that reluctant child to get them interested in poetry. Create a Poem in Your Pocket bulletin board display with this free template to go along your poetry curriculum or lesson plans.
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