title: 06

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BaBar was an experiment studying 10 GeV electron-positron collisions. The collider is long gone, but interesting results keep appearing from time to time. Obviously, this is not a place to discover new heavy particles. However, due to the large luminosity and clean experimental environment, BaBar is well equipped to look for light and very weakly coupled particles that can easily escape detection in bigger but dirtier machines like the LHC. Today's weekend plot is the new BaBar limits on dark photons:
Dark photon is a hypothetical spin-1 boson that couples to other particles with the strength proportional to their electric charges. Compared to the ordinary photon, the dark one is assumed to have a non-zero mass mA' and the coupling strength suppressed by the factor ε. If ε is small enough the dark photon can escape detection even if mA' is very small, in the MeV or GeV range. The model was conceived long ago, but in the previous decade it has gained wider popularity as the leading explanation of the PAMELA anomaly. Now, as PAMELA is getting older, she is no longer considered a convincing evidence of new physics. But the dark photon model remains an important benchmark - a sort of spherical cow model for light hidden sectors. Indeed, in the simplest realization, the model is fully described by just two parameters: mA' and ε, which makes it easy to present and compare results of different searches.
In electron-positron collisions one can produce a dark photon in association with an ordinary photon, in analogy to the familiar process of e+e- annihilation into 2 photons. The dark photon then decays to a pair of electrons or muons (or heavier charged particles, if they are kinematically available). Thus, the signature is a spike in the e+e- or μ+μ- invariant mass spectrum of γl+l- events. BaBar performed this search to obtain world's best limits on dark photons in the mass range 30 MeV - 10 GeV, with the upper limit on ε in the 0.001 ballpark. This does not have direct consequences for the explanation of the PAMELA anomaly, as the model works with a smaller ε too. On the other hand, the new results close in on the parameter space where the minimal dark photon model can explain the muon magnetic moment anomaly (although one should be aware that one can reduce the tension with a trivial modification of the model, by allowing the dark photon to decay into the hidden sector).
So, no luck so far, we need to search further. What one should retain is that finding new heavy particles and finding new light weakly interacting particles seems equally probable at this point :)
Sunday, 15 June 2014
Monday, 2 June 2014
...though it's not BICEP2 this time :) This is a long overdue update on the forward-backward asymmetry of the top quark production.
Recall that, in a collision of a quark and an anti-quark producing a top quark together with its antiparticle, the top quark is more often ejected in the direction of the incoming quark (as opposed to the anti-quark). This effect can be most easily studied at the Tevatron who was colliding protons with antiprotons, therefore the direction of the quark and of the anti-quark could be easily inferred. Indeed, the Tevatron experiments observed the asymmetry at a high confidence level. In the leading order approximation, the Standard Model predicts zero asymmetry, which boils down to the fact that gluons mediating the production process couple with the same strength to left- and right-handed quark polarizations. Taking into account quantum corrections at 1 loop leads to a small but non-zero asymmetry. Intriguingly, the asymmetry measured at the Tevatron appeared to be large, of order 20%, significantly more than the value predicted by the Standard Model loop effects. On top of this, the distribution of the asymmetry as a function of the top-pair invariant mass, and the angular distribution of leptons from top quark decay were strongly deviating from the Standard Model expectation. All in all, the ttbar forward-backward anomaly has been considered, for many years, one of our best hints for physics beyond the Standard Model. The asymmetry could be interpreted, for example, as being due to new heavy resonances with the quantum numbers of the gluon, which are predicted by models where quarks are composite objects. However, the story has been getting less and less exciting lately. First of all, no other top quark observables (like e.g. the total production cross section) were showing any deviations, neither at the Tevatron nor at the LHC. Another worry was that the related top asymmetry was not observed at the LHC. At the same time, the Tevatron numbers have been evolving in a worrisome direction: as the Standard Model computation was being refined the prediction was going up; on the other hand, the experimental value was steadily going down as more data were being added. Today we are close to the point where the Standard Model and experiment finally meet...
The final straw is two recent updates from Tevatron's D0 experiment. Earlier this year, D0 published the measurement of the forward-backward asymmetry of the direction of the leptons
from top quark decays. The top quark sometimes decays leptonically, to a b-quark, a neutrino, and a charged lepton (e+, μ+). In this case, the momentum of the lepton is to some extent correlated with that of the parent top, thus the top quark asymmetry may come together with the lepton asymmetry (although some new physics models affect the top and lepton asymmetry in a completely different way). The previous D0 measurement showed a large, more than 3 sigma, excess in that observable. The new refined analysis using the full dataset reaches a different conclusion: the asymmetry is Al=(4.2 ± 2.4)%, in a good agreement with the Standard Model. As can be seen in the picture, none of the CDF and D0 measurement of the lepton asymmetry in several final states shows any anomaly at this point. Then came the D0 update of the regular ttbar forward-backward asymmetry in the semi-leptonic channel. Same story here: the number went down from 20% down to Att=(10.6 ± 3.0)%, compared to the Standard Model prediction of 9%. CDF got a slightly larger number here, Att=(16.4 ± 4.5)%, but taken together the results are not significantly above the Standard Model prediction of Att=9%.
So, all the current data on the top quark, both from the LHC and from the Tevatron, are perfectly consistent with the Standard Model predictions. There may be new physics somewhere at the weak scale, but we're not gonna pin it down by measuring the top asymmetry. This one is a dead parrot:
Graphics borrowed from this talk.


tier: kodiak

shelf: software-docs

title: Ideas

text:
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When an image is selected through context data and then mapped to an image field in a dialog we would like the image to display in the dialog. When developing the page this would help us to design the page properly with the correct spacing and siz...
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tier: cub

shelf: health

text:
Read the inspiring story of how Jan fixed her spinal stenosis in just two 30 min sessions
After helping hundreds of people who suffer from spinal stenosis and battling back pain myself for 10 long years…
I can you tell there’s probably no more aggravating form of back pain.
Sometimes you can’t sit. Sometimes you can’t stand. Sometimes you can’t walk or drive. Or even lie in bed.
The pain is simply wretched.
A couple days ago, a woman came into our clinic practically on her hands and knees…
It was the only way she could find relief.
She was in tears. The pain was almost unbearable.
Every week in fact, my clinics and programs are a destination for people from all walks of life who suffer from mild to severe spinal stenosis.
The first thing you should appreciate is spinal stenosis IS something that can be fixed without drugs, injections or surgery. That’s right.
Allow me to be clear about this, because it’s important:
Doctors are under intense pressure to see as many patients as they can.
When you see a doctor and they tell you the only way to find relief is through drugs, injections or surgery, you’re not being told the whole truth.
(I have doctors who are in pain visit my clinics, so I know.)
Let’s put it this way:
Spinal stenosis is a symptom.
It means for whatever the reason, the spinal canal is narrow at some point, putting pressure on the spinal cord.
Now when they put a label your pain, like calling it “spinal stenosis”…
I totally get how good that makes you feel in the moment. You now have a name for your pain.
What happens next?
Doctors prescribe some heavy duty Ibuprofen to calm the inflammation, maybe ship you off to a physical therapist, and then they’re onto the next patient.
If it’s serious, they may recommend a corticosteroid injection or surgery.
And we already know how well that works, don’t we?
Let’s face it:
Patients return repeatedly with the same pain, the same issue, the same cry for help.
The doctor eventually begins to wonder whether the patient even wants to get better.
(Especially when the patient rejects, for good reason, risky surgery.)
Imagine that! It doesn’t quite occur to them it could be THE TREATMENT that’s not working.
And that’s because their “spinal stenosis” diagnosis just becomes an easy way of sending the patient home happy in the moment.
For the record…
Spinal stenosis is the term that describes symptoms of pain that come from irritation of the spinal cord.
Mostly likely, those tingling, unusual or painful sensations are caused by:
Multiply these issues by the number of vertebrae and muscles in the back and…
You can appreciate how much work it can be to accurately diagnose the root problem.
Even with technology like MRIs.
Which is why most doctors feel they’re doing the best they can with the resources available.
That’s why I prefer to take a more self-directed, holistic approach to fixing spinal stenosis.
Recently, a middle-aged woman came into see me…
She was diagnosed with spinal stenosis.
Now when she came in to see me, she was practically on her hands and knees.
At age 50, doctors pretty much threw up their hands and said unless she was willing to undergo risky surgery there was nothing they could do.
She knew the odds and took a different path.
Here’s Jan’s inspiring story in her own words.
I think it may inspire hope if you’re also suffering…
I was on some medication…
Some muscle relaxers, and anti-inflammatory drugs, but…
There just was always that lingering pain that would never go away.
I went through physical therapy some more but I still had some pain in my back.
Further improvement stopped. I was still in pain. Ugh.
So I started on Ian’s program and I saw almost immediate results.
Some of the exercises felt so good, they would immediately relieve any hip pain I had.
So it’s really helped me. I’ve had really no pain.
In fact, I had a flare up one day… but the next morning I did the program and by that afternoon I was feeling fine.
She did One Seated Stretch…
This stretch is totally unlike “the sheets” of exercises you get from chiropractors or doctors.
Instead, we “wake up” certain muscles and restore muscle balance.
Then in certain areas of her back, we jump-started pathways so vital oxygen and nutrition could get in and help her heal.
That’s the holistic way to relieve and remove spinal stenosis.
In Jan’s case, it took just a couple of 30-minute sessions. And that’s not uncommon.
Just a couple of 30-minute sessions and she was feeling tremendous relief… after years of pain.
You just have to restore your body’s natural functional movement and muscle balance and allow it to heal naturally.
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shelf: finance

title: 2

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Understanding your credit score is super important for managing your financial health and opening up various financial opportunities.
Think of your credit score as a snapshot of your creditworthiness… basically, it’s a number that shows how reliable you are when it comes to repaying debts. This score is calculated based on your credit history, outstanding debt, how well you repay your loans, and a few other factors. It can really influence a lot of things, like getting loans, credit cards, or even a mortgage. It might even come into play when you’re trying to rent an apartment or applying for a job.
Knowing how credit scores work, what affects them, and how to keep them in good shape can help you make smart financial decisions and get better access to credit.
Pull your 3-bureau report and don’t let this debt collector cause problems for you.
Our credit score category page is your one-stop shop for everything you need to know about credit scores. We’ve got detailed explanations of different credit score ranges – from poor to excellent – and what each range means for your financial options. Plus, we’ve put together a list of frequently asked questions (FAQs) that cover the stuff people are most curious about, like how to check your credit score, what to do if it’s not looking so great, and how different financial moves can impact your score. Whether you’re starting from scratch, looking to boost your current score, or just want to keep it in good shape, our page has all the tips and advice you need to understand and manage your credit score with confidence.


tier: polar

shelf: education

title: Admissions decision primer lesson two the waitlist

text:
I’m back again to explain (while everyone’s still paying attention) Fletcher’s admissions decisions. Moving along to Lesson Two of our Primer, the next topic is the waitlist, which has a good news/bad news element.
Each year, along with admitting a group of students, we’ll offer a place on the waitlist to another promising group — applicants whose credentials are solid overall, and yet just a little less solid than the applicants we’ve admitted. (A waitlist is what it sounds like — a list of people waiting for a place to open up in the entering class.) In some years, we draw a significant number of students from the waitlist. Occasionally, we don’t admit any. But most years we admit a few.
It can be hard for waitlisted applicants to get a handle on what this decision means for them, which is understandable. The challenge is that, when decisions go out, we can’t even answer the most basic question: How many people are on the waitlist? Why is that? Because, in March, it doesn’t matter whether we make 10, 100, or 1,000 waitlist offers; what matters is how may people decide to accept a spot on the list. So let’s say we make 100 offers. If 60 people decide not to wait, then the relevant number is 40. We don’t rank our waitlist, and when it comes time to make an offer of admission, we go back to the applications and figure things out.
Applicants offered a place on the waitlist can take until May 1 to decide whether to wait. It would be very unusual for us to make an offer of admission before May 1 — most of our work with the waitlist takes place in May or June, though we’ll keep a list into the summer. Sadly, the waitlist involves, well, waiting.
All members of the Fletcher Admissions staff know that the extra waiting is unwelcome. But for some applicants who focus on the opportunity involved, the waitlist represents a final chance for admission.
One last thing: Applicants who have accepted a place on the waitlist still have applications under active consideration, and we won’t offer feedback at this time. On the other hand, you may wonder if there’s anything you can do to give a boost to your application, and the answer is, YES! You may have experienced changes in your education or professional life, and we want to know about it. If you have new test scores (GRE/GMAT or TOEFL/IELTS) or grades for classes, please send them to us. If you have changed jobs or assumed new responsibilities at your current position, send us an updated résumé. And don’t hesitate to crow about your latest publication or honors. Now’s your chance to shine up your application a bit before we return to it when we evaluate the waitlist in May.


shelf: home-craft

title: Anti DHT Lotion

text:
Anti DHT Lotion
Tricocure is the most revolutionary and complete formula to reduce the main hair loss causes. The formula of Tricocure is enriched with numerous active ingredients: Vascular regrowth factor, Cutaneous microcirculation enhancer, 5-alpha reductase inhibitors and a pool of nutrients and restructuring ingredients are the Tricocure core.
How to use Tricocure?
The topical application of 3 ml twice a day with the practical applicator allows to bring nutrients and active substances directly on the scalp, thus managing to easily reach the hair follicle.
What are the key ingredients of Tricocure?
Tricocure combines natural vitamins, minerals, DHT inhibitors and compounds that promote the growth of thick and healthy hair.
– Kopexil: In both men and women hair loss is connected to the deterioration of the roots. Kopexil increases the volume of hair in the growth stage by working on the deep structure of the roots. Kopexil (2,4 Diamino Pyridine – 3 oxide) (2,4 DPO) is an altered form of Minoxidil without the side effects.
– CG-VEGF: The growth factor VEGF, thanks to its ability to stimulate angiogenesis and the consequent supply of nutrients at the base of the follicle, actively stimulates hair growth.
Saw Palmetto extract (Serenoa Repens): acts by interrupting the hormonal signals and therefore reducing the absorption by the hair follicles of a harmful chemical called dihydrotestosterone (DHT). DHT is also responsible for reducing and thinning the hair follicle. Normally this is called miniaturization, after which the hair ends up falling. This is why DHT is responsible for about 95% of hair loss. The men or women who lose most hair are those genetically predisposed to produce more DHT than others.
Beta-sitosterol: beta-sitosterol is a natural plant extract that is used to stop hair loss in men and women. It has inhibitory properties against androgens, which allows targeting of hormones responsible for male and female pattern baldness.
Capixyl: Capixyl is the blend of two ingredients with a strong anti-fall activity. Biochanin A extracted from Red clover is a powerful isoflavone. Biochanin A is an effective inhibitor of 5-α-reductase (type I & II) activity, thus modulating the conversion of testosterone to DHT in androgenic alopecia. Acetyl tetrapeptide-3 is a peptide derived from a signal peptide which stimulates tissue remodeling. The peptide has a direct effect on hair follicle. The remodeling signal will increase the size of hair follicle for better hair anchoring and vitality.
Biotin (Vitamin B7): essential not only for the growth of new hair.
Niacin (Vitamin B3): since niacin has the effect of dilating vessels and capillaries, it is thought that this increases the flow of blood to the scalp and stimulates their growth.
Pyridine (Vitamin B6): vitamin B6 is thought to prevent hair loss and help create melanin, the pigment that gives color to the hair.
Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5): prevents graying and hair loss.
American ginseng root extract: increases stimulation and improves circulation.
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shelf: history-culture

title: Emily nighman

text:
Though ‘Sleeping Beauty’ (1959) is not one of Disney’s strongest films, this fairy tale features surprisingly feminist characters and a compelling villain. Review by Emily Nighman.
Read MoreBoasting one of the most frequently quoted lines in film history and a truly unforgettable twist, ‘The Sixth Sense’ is filled with iconic moments. Here are the best. Article by Emily Nighman.
Read MoreHere are some beautiful, thought-provoking, and influential works; the Best 10 Films of All Time according to The Film Magazine staff writer Emily Nighman.
Read MoreThis glamorous, heartwarming rom-com set records for its all-Asian cast and its cross-cultural love story. Five years later, did ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ change Hollywood? Review by Emily Nighman.
Read MoreThough not one of Pixar’s best films in their beloved canon, Elemental is a heartwarming rom-com with masterful animations that is worth a watch this summer. Review by Emily Nighman.
Read MoreHailed as one of the most influential directors of his generation, Quentin Tarantino’s films are often controversial and always brilliant. Here’s where to start. Article by Emily Nighman.
Read MoreEvery stop motion film ever nominated for the Best Animated Feature Oscar ranked worst to best. List includes ‘Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio’. By Emily Nighman.
Read MoreFifteen years on from Tim Burton’s film adaptation of Stephen Sondheim’s ‘Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street’, the tale still makes for a powerful film. Review by Emily Nighman.
Read MoreThe best moments from Sharon Maguire’s staple of the rom-com genre, ‘Bridget Jones’s Diary’ (2001) starring Renée Zellweger, Hugh Grant and Colin Firth. List by Emily Nighman.
Read MoreIs Robert Zemeckis’s 2004 ‘The Polar Express’, starring Tom Hanks and Daryl Sabara, an uncanny valley nightmare or a Christmas classic? Review by Emily Nighman.


shelf: civic-law

title: Fellow patriots

text:
Sometimes our world appears gloomy. But don’t get disheartened. In the final analysis, we are each accountable to ourselves and the Creator, who keeps track of everything we do.
Vital to the success of any effort is the abandonment of old suspicions, parochial thinking, and scheming for special privileges for any individuals or groups. Goodwill and work for the common good are required of all.
America is home to religiously and ethnically diverse people, and everyone is an equal shareholder of the homeland. Guaranteeing equality to all its citizens demands total adherence to the principle of unity in diversity, a unity of purpose that draws from the strength and uniqueness of its constituents.
President Donald Trump was God sent to save America. So was Attorney General Ken Paxton. Funny, the same people are doing everything they can to stop them from doing God’s work.
But the work is not done. We must do our best to reelect President Trump for a second (third) term and protect Paxton from a traitorous UniParty (to keep Texas safe); otherwise, America’s future will be in the hands of radical socialists, Islamists, communists, and so forth. We cannot and must not let that happen.
2024 is the most critical election of our era. This is not a joke. We neither can nor must allow the repeat of the 2020 stolen election. That would be the end of America as we know it. Be vigilant. Start now.
Laziness is a disease. I strongly urge you to get involved and get your friends and family to become part of this movement. We cannot afford to lose America to a group of America’s enemies.
America is not perfect. Yet, it is the best hope for humanity struggling to find its humanness. We know that evil is on the rampage worldwide with unprecedented fury.
Please, people of faith. People who believe in God and aim to obey Him. This is your time; this is your call. Please stand up and support them now. Time is of the essence. The cause of the good is in dire need of stalwart champions. Be one.


shelf: science-engineering

title: Types of AA battery chargers

text:
Types of AA battery chargers
AA battery chargers help recharge batteries for continued use. They come in various models, each differing in functionality and features. Understanding the distinct types of AA battery chargers can help users make an informed choice that meets specific needs.
The trickle charger is one of the common AA battery charger types. It charges batteries at an intentionally slow rate. This slow charging method is great for avoiding overheating or damaging the battery. However, this charger takes a long time to fully charge depleted batteries.
This kind of charger stands out for its ability to rapidly charge batteries. It is ideal for people with busy lifestyles and need fully charged batteries in a blink of an eye. Nonetheless, the fast charger, with its high charging current, may likely cause battery overheating and, in the long run, damage the battery.
Smart chargers offer a more advanced charging process compared to the trickle chargers. They automatically detect the battery's specific needs and adjust the charging current and voltage. Also, smart chargers provide features such as battery health monitoring and temperature control. These features optimize the charging process and prevent potential damage to the batteries.
Solar chargers are battery AA chargers that use solar energy to charge batteries. They stand out for their eco-friendly nature. Their unique design does not require electricity from conventional power sources, which makes them suitable for outdoor and camping adventures.
A universal charger is designed to charge various rechargeable battery types. These may include NiMH, Li-ion, and many more. This charger, which offers flexibility, is a great option for users who need to charge different battery types.
Intelligent Timer Charger:
Timer chargers are AA battery chargers equipped with a timer function. By setting a specific charging time, users can avoid potential battery overcharging. This timer function helps to prolong the battery's lifespan.
USB chargers are designed to offer convenience and portability. They use USB interfaces to charge batteries. The USB charger, which works with power banks, laptops, and other USB power supplies, is a versatile option for users who need batteries on the go.
Function and features
The function of an AA battery charger is to recharge batteries that are not full. The following are the typical features of these battery chargers:
Many AA rechargeable battery chargers can charge the batteries quickly. The fast charging can take a few hours or less, depending on the battery capacity and charger model. This feature is excellent for people who need batteries urgently.
Many battery chargers have an LED light. This light shows the battery charger status. Some models may have a multi-colored light. Typically, a green light means charging is complete, red means charging, and blue shows that it is discharging or recycling.
Crack-proof and fireproof designs are different. But both design features can prevent fires and damage from harsh impacts. The fireproof design can withstand heat from flames or very high temperatures. When combined with the crack-proof design, the fireproof feature keeps the charger and batteries safe. It reduces the risk of battery explosion or fire due to excessive heat, especially if the heat barrier is still intact.
Multiple Charging Slots
Some AA battery chargers have multiple charging slots. They can have up to 8 slots. This feature allows users to charge many batteries simultaneously. It saves time and provides more charging options for people who have devices that use AA batteries.
Smart Charging Technology
This technology can automatically optimize charging current and voltage. When the battery is fully charged, the smart tech stops the charging process. It also prevents overcharging, which can damage the battery.
Universal voltage allows the charger to work with any voltage of 100 to 240 volts. This feature makes the AA battery charger versatile and suitable for different charging environments and locations worldwide.
Usage Scenarios of AA Battery Charger
According to a report by Fortune Business Insights, charged and rechargeable batteries are in high demand, and the global market for battery charging systems is expected to reach $46.5 billion by 2025. This figure represents an increase from $27.8 billion in 2018. The growing popularity of electric vehicles, renewable energy, and rechargeable batteries in gadgets are some reasons for the market's growth.
According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), over 14 million electric vehicles (EVs) were on the road in 2021. As more EVs are manufactured, there's a need for efficient and fast charging systems. The system can quickly charge EV batteries. Charging stations for public use offer fast charging to make electric vehicles more efficient and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
AA battery chargers are an excellent opportunity for businesses because they keep batteries that power EVs, portable power packs, and home energy storage systems active. These chargers work well with devices like solar panels and wind turbines. They are also good for homeowners who want to live off the grid. They enable the use and reuse of batteries in a sustainable energy usage cycle.
The primary goal of using an AA charger is to charge AA and AAA rechargeable batteries. These batteries are used in devices such as toys, remote controls, flashlights, digital cameras, and more. This charger is more efficient than disposable battery users because it reduces frequently replacing dead cells.
Different types of AA battery chargers are available on the market today to cater to various needs:
- Plug-in AA battery charger: This is the most common type of charger. It is small and designed to charge rechargeable AA batteries directly. The charger plugs into a wall outlet and can charge two to four batteries simultaneously.
- USB AA battery charger: This type of charger is portable and convenient. It charges batteries via a USB port, which means they can be charged from a laptop or power bank. As a result, this USB AA battery charger is an excellent choice for on-the-go or traveling AA battery charging.
- Smart AA battery charger: Smart AA battery chargers have advanced features like LCD screens, charging status indicators, and safety protection. They offer a more charging experience by providing information on the charging process and ensuring the batteries' safety.
Using an AA battery charger is an effective way to reduce battery waste and save money in the long run. While the initial cost of rechargeable batteries and a charger is higher than disposable batteries, the former are designed for hundreds of charging cycles. So, their long-term value is more economical. Also, by not discarding used-up disposable batteries, users help reduce the pollution caused by battery production and disposal.
How to choose a AA battery charger
When purchasing a NiMH battery charger for AA rechargeable batteries, it is crucial for buyers to gather as much information as they can before settling on a specific type. Here are a few things that buyers need to consider when purchasing a battery charger:
- Budget: When buying the first set of rechargeable batteries and a charger, it is important to consider the budget. The cost of the batteries will vary depending on the type and features present. Ideally, the higher the price point, the more features the charger will have. However, a more affordable option may still get up the batteries without any added features.
- Number of batteries charged simultaneously: Another factor to consider is how many batteries the charger can charge at the same time. If high charging power is not a reason, then a charger that charges two at once is suitable. However, if there is a constant need for bringing fully charged batteries, it is best to opt for a charger that can charge many batteries at once.
- Charging time: The charging time varies depending on the battery's capacity and the charger. Charging a battery takes longer if it is almost fully charged. A fast charger is ideal for those who do not want to wait an extended period for the batteries to be ready for use.
- Smart or simple charger: A smart charger has many features, such as a built-in microprocessor that can provide useful information to the user. Functions such as determining whether the battery is charged and preventing over-charging are only available in intelligent chargers. These chargers also have LED lights that indicate the battery's charging status.
- Battery capacity: When buying rechargeable AA batteries, buyers must consider the battery capacity. Battery capacity is another reason why batteries come in different shapes and sizes. Battery capacity determines how much power the battery can hold. The higher the capacity, the more power it can store, and the lower the capacity, the opposite is true.
Q1: How long does it take an AA battery charger to charge?
A1: Charging time depends on the battery's mAh capacity and charger type. For example, a 2000 mAh NiMH AA battery may take 2 to 8 hours to charge fully with a standard charger. Fast chargers can reduce this time to 1 hour or less, while smart chargers may optimize the charging time based on battery condition.
Q2: Can rechargeable AA batteries be used in any device?
A2: Generally, yes. Rechargeable AA batteries are designed to be used in the same devices as disposable alkaline AA batteries. However, it's a good idea to check if the device is compatible with rechargeable batteries, particularly older devices not explicitly designed for them.
Q3: How Many Times Can Batteries Be Recharged?
A3: The number of charging cycles varies depending on the battery type and usage. NiMH batteries can usually withstand 500 to 1000 charging cycles before their capacity becomes significantly reduced.
Q4: Can rechargeable batteries explode?
A4: Batteries can explode or catch fire if they are overcharged, severely damaged, or exposed to high temperatures. However, this is rare and can be avoided by using a high-quality charger and following proper charging practices.
Q5: Can different battery brands be mixed when charging?
A5: It's best to use batteries from the same manufacturer and model when charging, as different brands may have other internal constructions, affecting performance and safety. Some battery chargers allow mixing brands and models, but caution is advised.


title: Dependencies

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In looking through the previous pages, one theme repeats over and over: managing your own code is fairly straightforward, but managing its dependencies is much more difficult. There are all sorts of dependencies: sometimes there’s a dependency on a task (such as “push the documentation before I mark a release as complete”), and sometimes there’s a dependency on an artifact (such as “I need to have the latest version of the computer vision library to build my code”). Sometimes, you have internal dependencies on another part of your codebase, and sometimes you have external dependencies on code or data owned by another team (either in your organization or a third party). But in any case, the idea of “I need that before I can have this” is something that recurs repeatedly in the design of build systems, and managing dependencies is perhaps the most fundamental job of a build system.
Dealing with Modules and Dependencies
Projects that use artifact-based build systems like Bazel are broken into a set
of modules, with modules expressing dependencies on one another via BUILD
files. Proper organization of these modules and dependencies can have a huge
effect on both the performance of the build system and how much work it takes to
Using Fine-Grained Modules and the 1:1:1 Rule
The first question that comes up when structuring an artifact-based build is
deciding how much functionality an individual module should encompass. In Bazel,
a module is represented by a target specifying a buildable unit like a
or a go_binary
. At one extreme, the entire project could be
contained in a single module by putting one BUILD
file at the root and
recursively globbing together all of that project’s source files. At the other
extreme, nearly every source file could be made into its own module, effectively
requiring each file to list in a BUILD
file every other file it depends on.
Most projects fall somewhere between these extremes, and the choice involves a
trade-off between performance and maintainability. Using a single module for the
entire project might mean that you never need to touch the BUILD
when adding an external dependency, but it means that the build system must
always build the entire project all at once. This means that it won’t be able to
parallelize or distribute parts of the build, nor will it be able to cache parts
that it’s already built. One-module-per-file is the opposite: the build system
has the maximum flexibility in caching and scheduling steps of the build, but
engineers need to expend more effort maintaining lists of dependencies whenever
they change which files reference which.
Though the exact granularity varies by language (and often even within
language), Google tends to favor significantly smaller modules than one might
typically write in a task-based build system. A typical production binary at
Google often depends on tens of thousands of targets, and even a moderate-sized
team can own several hundred targets within its codebase. For languages like
Java that have a strong built-in notion of packaging, each directory usually
contains a single package, target, and BUILD
file (Pants, another build system
based on Bazel, calls this the 1:1:1 rule). Languages with weaker packaging
conventions frequently define multiple targets per BUILD
The benefits of smaller build targets really begin to show at scale because they
lead to faster distributed builds and a less frequent need to rebuild targets.
The advantages become even more compelling after testing enters the picture, as
finer-grained targets mean that the build system can be much smarter about
running only a limited subset of tests that could be affected by any given
change. Because Google believes in the systemic benefits of using smaller
targets, we’ve made some strides in mitigating the downside by investing in
tooling to automatically manage BUILD
files to avoid burdening developers.
Some of these tools, such as buildifier
, are available with
Bazel in the
Minimizing Module Visibility
Bazel and other build systems allow each target to specify a visibility — a
property that determines which other targets may depend on it. A private target
can only be referenced within its own BUILD
file. A target may grant broader
visibility to the targets of an explicitly defined list of BUILD
files, or, in
the case of public visibility, to every target in the workspace.
As with most programming languages, it is usually best to minimize visibility as
much as possible. Generally, teams at Google will make targets public only if
those targets represent widely used libraries available to any team at Google.
Teams that require others to coordinate with them before using their code will
maintain an allowlist of customer targets as their target’s visibility. Each
team’s internal implementation targets will be restricted to only directories
owned by the team, and most BUILD
files will have only one target that isn’t
Modules need to be able to refer to one another. The downside of breaking a
codebase into fine-grained modules is that you need to manage the dependencies
among those modules (though tools can help automate this). Expressing these
dependencies usually ends up being the bulk of the content in a BUILD
In a large project broken into fine-grained modules, most dependencies are likely to be internal; that is, on another target defined and built in the same source repository. Internal dependencies differ from external dependencies in that they are built from source rather than downloaded as a prebuilt artifact while running the build. This also means that there’s no notion of “version” for internal dependencies—a target and all of its internal dependencies are always built at the same commit/revision in the repository. One issue that should be handled carefully with regard to internal dependencies is how to treat transitive dependencies (Figure 1). Suppose target A depends on target B, which depends on a common library target C. Should target A be able to use classes defined in target C?
Figure 1. Transitive dependencies
As far as the underlying tools are concerned, there’s no problem with this; both B and C will be linked into target A when it is built, so any symbols defined in C are known to A. Bazel allowed this for many years, but as Google grew, we began to see problems. Suppose that B was refactored such that it no longer needed to depend on C. If B’s dependency on C was then removed, A and any other target that used C via a dependency on B would break. Effectively, a target’s dependencies became part of its public contract and could never be safely changed. This meant that dependencies accumulated over time and builds at Google started to slow down.
Google eventually solved this issue by introducing a “strict transitive dependency mode” in Bazel. In this mode, Bazel detects whether a target tries to reference a symbol without depending on it directly and, if so, fails with an error and a shell command that can be used to automatically insert the dependency. Rolling this change out across Google’s entire codebase and refactoring every one of our millions of build targets to explicitly list their dependencies was a multiyear effort, but it was well worth it. Our builds are now much faster given that targets have fewer unnecessary dependencies, and engineers are empowered to remove dependencies they don’t need without worrying about breaking targets that depend on them.
As usual, enforcing strict transitive dependencies involved a trade-off. It made
build files more verbose, as frequently used libraries now need to be listed
explicitly in many places rather than pulled in incidentally, and engineers
needed to spend more effort adding dependencies to BUILD
files. We’ve since
developed tools that reduce this toil by automatically detecting many missing
dependencies and adding them to a BUILD
files without any developer
intervention. But even without such tools, we’ve found the trade-off to be well
worth it as the codebase scales: explicitly adding a dependency to BUILD
is a one-time cost, but dealing with implicit transitive dependencies can cause
ongoing problems as long as the build target exists. Bazel
enforces strict transitive dependencies
on Java code by default.
If a dependency isn’t internal, it must be external. External dependencies are those on artifacts that are built and stored outside of the build system. The dependency is imported directly from an artifact repository (typically accessed over the internet) and used as-is rather than being built from source. One of the biggest differences between external and internal dependencies is that external dependencies have versions, and those versions exist independently of the project’s source code.
Automatic versus manual dependency management
Build systems can allow the versions of external dependencies to be managed
either manually or automatically. When managed manually, the buildfile
explicitly lists the version it wants to download from the artifact repository,
often using a semantic version string such
. When managed automatically, the source file specifies a range of
acceptable versions, and the build system always downloads the latest one. For
example, Gradle allows a dependency version to be declared as “1.+” to specify
that any minor or patch version of a dependency is acceptable so long as the
major version is 1.
Automatically managed dependencies can be convenient for small projects, but they’re usually a recipe for disaster on projects of nontrivial size or that are being worked on by more than one engineer. The problem with automatically managed dependencies is that you have no control over when the version is updated. There’s no way to guarantee that external parties won’t make breaking updates (even when they claim to use semantic versioning), so a build that worked one day might be broken the next with no easy way to detect what changed or to roll it back to a working state. Even if the build doesn’t break, there can be subtle behavior or performance changes that are impossible to track down.
In contrast, because manually managed dependencies require a change in source control, they can be easily discovered and rolled back, and it’s possible to check out an older version of the repository to build with older dependencies. Bazel requires that versions of all dependencies be specified manually. At even moderate scales, the overhead of manual version management is well worth it for the stability it provides.
The One-Version Rule
Different versions of a library are usually represented by different artifacts, so in theory there’s no reason that different versions of the same external dependency couldn’t both be declared in the build system under different names. That way, each target could choose which version of the dependency it wanted to use. This causes a lot of problems in practice, so Google enforces a strict One-Version Rule for all third-party dependencies in our codebase.
The biggest problem with allowing multiple versions is the diamond dependency issue. Suppose that target A depends on target B and on v1 of an external library. If target B is later refactored to add a dependency on v2 of the same external library, target A will break because it now depends implicitly on two different versions of the same library. Effectively, it’s never safe to add a new dependency from a target to any third-party library with multiple versions, because any of that target’s users could already be depending on a different version. Following the One-Version Rule makes this conflict impossible—if a target adds a dependency on a third-party library, any existing dependencies will already be on that same version, so they can happily coexist.
Transitive external dependencies
Dealing with the transitive dependencies of an external dependency can be particularly difficult. Many artifact repositories such as Maven Central, allow artifacts to specify dependencies on particular versions of other artifacts in the repository. Build tools like Maven or Gradle often recursively download each transitive dependency by default, meaning that adding a single dependency in your project could potentially cause dozens of artifacts to be downloaded in total.
This is very convenient: when adding a dependency on a new library, it would be a big pain to have to track down each of that library’s transitive dependencies and add them all manually. But there’s also a huge downside: because different libraries can depend on different versions of the same third-party library, this strategy necessarily violates the One-Version Rule and leads to the diamond dependency problem. If your target depends on two external libraries that use different versions of the same dependency, there’s no telling which one you’ll get. This also means that updating an external dependency could cause seemingly unrelated failures throughout the codebase if the new version begins pulling in conflicting versions of some of its dependencies.
For this reason, Bazel does not automatically download transitive dependencies.
And, unfortunately, there’s no silver bullet—Bazel’s alternative is to require a
global file that lists every single one of the repository’s external
dependencies and an explicit version used for that dependency throughout the
repository. Fortunately, Bazel provides tools that are able to automatically
generate such a file containing the transitive dependencies of a set of Maven
artifacts. This tool can be run once to generate the initial WORKSPACE
for a project, and that file can then be manually updated to adjust the versions
of each dependency.
Yet again, the choice here is one between convenience and scalability. Small projects might prefer not having to worry about managing transitive dependencies themselves and might be able to get away with using automatic transitive dependencies. This strategy becomes less and less appealing as the organization and codebase grows, and conflicts and unexpected results become more and more frequent. At larger scales, the cost of manually managing dependencies is much less than the cost of dealing with issues caused by automatic dependency management.
Caching build results using external dependencies
External dependencies are most often provided by third parties that release stable versions of libraries, perhaps without providing source code. Some organizations might also choose to make some of their own code available as artifacts, allowing other pieces of code to depend on them as third-party rather than internal dependencies. This can theoretically speed up builds if artifacts are slow to build but quick to download.
However, this also introduces a lot of overhead and complexity: someone needs to be responsible for building each of those artifacts and uploading them to the artifact repository, and clients need to ensure that they stay up to date with the latest version. Debugging also becomes much more difficult because different parts of the system will have been built from different points in the repository, and there is no longer a consistent view of the source tree.
A better way to solve the problem of artifacts taking a long time to build is to use a build system that supports remote caching, as described earlier. Such a build system saves the resulting artifacts from every build to a location that is shared across engineers, so if a developer depends on an artifact that was recently built by someone else, the build system automatically downloads it instead of building it. This provides all of the performance benefits of depending directly on artifacts while still ensuring that builds are as consistent as if they were always built from the same source. This is the strategy used internally by Google, and Bazel can be configured to use a remote cache.
Security and reliability of external dependencies
Depending on artifacts from third-party sources is inherently risky. There’s an
availability risk if the third-party source (such as an artifact repository) goes
down, because your entire build might grind to a halt if it’s unable to download
an external dependency. There’s also a security risk: if the third-party system
is compromised by an attacker, the attacker could replace the referenced
artifact with one of their own design, allowing them to inject arbitrary code
into your build. Both problems can be mitigated by mirroring any artifacts you
depend on onto servers you control and blocking your build system from accessing
third-party artifact repositories like Maven Central. The trade-off is that
these mirrors take effort and resources to maintain, so the choice of whether to
use them often depends on the scale of the project. The security issue can also
be completely prevented with little overhead by requiring the hash of each
third-party artifact to be specified in the source repository, causing the build
to fail if the artifact is tampered with. Another alternative that completely
sidesteps the issue is to vendor your project’s dependencies. When a project
vendors its dependencies, it checks them into source control alongside the
project’s source code, either as source or as binaries. This effectively means
that all of the project’s external dependencies are converted to internal
dependencies. Google uses this approach internally, checking every third-party
library referenced throughout Google into a third_party
directory at the root
of Google’s source tree. However, this works at Google only because Google’s
source control system is custom built to handle an extremely large monorepo, so
vendoring might not be an option for all organizations.


title: Hydrafacial

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The Hydrafacial treatment is an innovative approach that helps rejuvenate the skin, improve its appearance, and remove pollutants that accelerate skin aging. This treatment opens up your pores, removes dead skin, and washes out dust particles as well as other debris skin deep within your dermis.
HydraFacial is a non-invasive, multi-step treatment that combines cleansing, exfoliation, extraction, hydration, and antioxidant protection, resulting in clearer, more radiant skin. It is suitable for skin types, including sensitive skin. The process may also be customized with various serums or boosters to address specific issues such as fine lines, wrinkles, elasticity, firmness, skin tone evenness, texture, brown spots, oily or congested skin, and enlarged pores.
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The Hydrafacial treatment is a multi-step process designed to refresh the skin, remove dead cells, and eliminate debris as well as particles stuck deep within your pores. Let’s take a closer look.
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It’s a general recommendation to have a Hydrafacial treatment every 28 days. With oily or acne-prone skin, patients often experience optimal benefits when treating every 2-3 weeks.
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title: Commercial 38 push sweeper triple power brooms

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QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Ask a Question-
Will the tomahawk sweeper sweep both forward and reverse? Will it spill out on the floor going backwards?
This sweeper is most efficient moving forward. If you were to pull backward the contents of your hopper would not spill out, but you may see any debris that was left underneath and not entirely swept up.
How many Square ft can this sweep in an hour
This sweeper can cleaner up to 38,000 sq ft per hour.
Does this sweeper work well for parking lots and construction site?
Yes, this sweeper works great for parking lots and construction sites for picking up debris from 1/32'' to a 4'' in diameter.
Can this fit through a door?
Yes, this sweeper can fit through a doorway.
How can I service my sweeper? Are there parts available?
If you need help with your Tomahawk Power product you can search for a Service Center near you. If none are nearby you can contact Tomahawk Support to help you solve any issues you might have. Tomahawk does stock a large selection on spare parts and accessories for their products. For this unit we have different brushes with varying firmness for different jobs.
What are the dimensions for this unit?
This unit's length, width, and height is 36 inches x 32 inches x 16 inches (91.5 centimeters x 81 centimeters x 41 cm) with a weight of 55 pounds (25 kilograms).
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title: Frequently asked questions

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Frequently asked questions
To get the most out of this course, we suggest one of these two ways to study the course content:
1. Learn at Your Pace (10 Days): If you prefer to take your time and learn at a slower pace, go through a lesson or two per day. It will take you about 10 days to complete the entire course at this rate.
2. Binge-watch the course: If you prefer to binge watch all the videos in the course, we suggest splitting the lessons across two days to make sure you fully grasp everything.
All you need is a computer and a smartphone to complete the course & put what you have learned into action!
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You can use the skill of digital marketing to set up your own online business, you can create your own course with the knowledge you have and sell or you can resell this course for your 100% profit (before you create your own products).
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title: 2013 02 17 archive

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I'm getting close to finishing my "Bunny& Co. " project. I have changed the colors a lot because I wanted to use what I have. It has ended up a bit too pastel but I love the design.
We have started a big project to improve my craft room. We have lived in our house for 8 years and that room is exactly the same as it was when we moved in. I have been inspired by the craft rooms that many of you have shown on your blogs. The dear SBA has been looking for projects to do since he finished the kitchen so this is a perfect one for him. I don't usually stitch in that room because I stitch in the evening in the family room while the SBA watches TV. I do sew in that room however and I need a place to put all my "stuff". I will show our progress on the blog.
Sorry for the wrinkles. As you can see, I just have the right side and top border to finish.
I used a fuzzy thread on the bunny's tail. It and the egg show up much better on the real project than in the picture.
Craft room, more accurately the junk room!!
Old builder white paint. Cheap builder trim.
Step one, empty out the room, add nice trim and paint a warm color.
Much better but not great! Our next step in to get some furniture. I want shelves with room for fabric and baskets.
Thanks so much for joining me today. I hope you are all having a great week!


title: Years years

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Lushington Entertainments is proud to announce Years & Years will perform live in Singapore on 27 February 2019 (Wednesday) at The Star Theatre, in support of their second album ‘Palo Santo’. This will be the British synth-pop band’s first full concert here.
Tickets from S$88 will be on sale on 23 November 2018 (Friday), 10 am via www.apactix.com, hotline +65 3158 8588, Singapore Indoor Stadium Box Office and all SingPost outlets.
Lushington mailing list subscribers will be able to purchase pre-sale tickets on 22 November 2018 (Thursday), 10am to 11:59pm. For membership sign up, please visit www.lushington.com/subscribe.
Years & Years are Olly Alexander, Mikey Goldsworthy and Emre Türkmen. Formed in 2010 in London, the trio’s keyboard- and electronics-based sound first gained exposure when the single “Traps” was released in 2013. In 2015, the band released their debut full-length album Communion, featuring hit singles “King” and “Shine”. The well-received album debuted at number one in the U.K. and peaked in the Top 50 of the U.S. Billboard 200. With Communion, Years & Years made a palpable new tribal impact on pop.
In July 2018, Years & Years released their hugely-anticipated second album Palo Santo. The album is stuffed full of meaningful hits including “Sanctify” and “If You’re Over Me”, a transitional leap from the lay-lines of the homespun pop majesty of Communion toward something of the crystalline magic that ran once through the Jackson family fingertips. Throughout, Years & Years have crafted their own special landmarks that feel intuitively connected to great British pop classicism while standing bolt upright on a world stage next to Drake, The Weeknd and Rihanna.
Palo Santo is a whole new universe created from the imagination of frontman Olly. ‘Where can I be my freest self, not tied to a gender or sexuality. I’ll just create my own world where those things don’t exist, where anybody can be any gender and sexuality that they like.’ In this thrilling parallel universe, light years from here and now, a utopia has been sketched out. It will be revealed across all the media surrounding Palo Santo, in videos, narratives online and off, finally climaxing in every sense of the word onstage in the all new Years & Years show.
‘It came from loads of different ideas of what Years & Years is about and what I am about,’ Olly says. ‘I felt like creating that space and playing around in there would be a good thing to do. It has all my favourite things combined: sci-fi, spiritualism, performance and identity.’
Catch Years & Years perform their biggest hits and tracks off their new album Palo Santo live in Singapore this coming 27 February!


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Attorney General Eric Holder in Contempt of Congress over Gun Walking Scandal
June 28, 2012
CAPITOL HILL — The U.S. House of Representatives voted Thursday to cite Attorney General Eric Holder in contempt of Congress for refusing to release documents relating to “Fast and Furious” – a failed government operation that put guns in the hands of Mexican drug cartels. The was vote viewed by many as a legal and political showdown between the Republican-led House and Democratic President Barack Obama and his attorney general.
With Democratic lawmakers in the mood to celebrate the Supreme Court ruling upholding President Obama’s health care law, Republican Speaker John Boehner agreed to bring the contempt votes to the floor of the House.
“Now, I don’t take this matter lightly and I would frankly hope that it would never come to this,” said Boehner. “The House’s focus is on jobs and on the economy. But no Justice Department is above the law, and no Justice Department is above the Constitution, which each of us has sworn an oath to uphold.”
While Republicans stressed that Congress deserve to hear all of the facts about the failed “Fast and Furious” operation, Democrats accused Republicans of unfairly targeting the president’s attorney general in an election year to score political points with their voters and with the National Rifle Association gun lobby that urged lawmakers to vote for the contempt resolutions.
Seventeen Democrats joined the majority of Republicans in voting for the contempt resolution. The vote was 255 in favor and 67 against. Scores of Democrats, led by the Congressional Black Caucus, walked out of the House chamber and did not vote.
House Democratic Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi called the Republican majority “contemptible.”
“As I said to you before, this is not about anything other than they are trying to undermine the chief legal officer of our country, the attorney general,” said Pelosi. “It is the first time in the history of America that a cabinet officer has had a contempt of Congress resolution on the floor [of the House of Representatives] against him or against her.”
House Minority Whip, Democrat Steny Hoyer expressed his outrage.
“I believe that the political motivations behind this resolution are clear, and pose a clear and present danger to this nation,” said Hoyer.
Republican Darrell Issa, Chairman of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, pushed for the contempt vote. Issa has conducted an 18-month investigation into “Fast and Furious” – a failed sting operation in which federal authorities allowed U.S. guns to flow into Mexico as part of a plan to identify and dismantle arms trafficking networks. Two of the guns were found at the scene of the shooting death of a U.S. border patrol agent. Issa did not accuse Attorney General Holder or President Obama of knowing about the gun-walking operation or of a cover-up. But he and other lawmakers demanded that Holder release more documents in the case than the Attorney General was willing to disclose. President Obama invoked executive privilege – a power used by the Executive Branch of government to deny requests for documents or to reject subpoenas.
A citation for contempt of Congress has symbolic importance, but its impact is limited because the Executive Branch controls prosecution decisions. And in this case, that means the Justice Department. Experts says it is highly unlikely that one of Holder’s employees at the Justice Department would put his or her boss in front of a grand jury for prosecution, especially because President Obama has asserted executive privilege over the release of the documents.
The White House released a statement after the House vote, saying that Eric Holder has been an excellent Attorney General, and calling the vote a “transparently political stunt.”


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Smart door Locks Fail and More
If anyone understands the concept of “humid weather” (known as “回南天” in China), it’s JJ Lin. He has a song called “If It Ain’t Wet, It Ain’t Expensive,” which resonates with those living in southern cities who end up spending a lot of “unnecessary money” due to the humidity.Humid weather is presenting unexpected challenges for modern technology.
Laundry pods turn into liquid detergent, LED screens fog up, and numerous electronic devices fail to charge or power on. The situation has become even more absurd recently, with many people complaining on social media about their smart door locks failing during the humid season, leaving them unable to enter their homes. It’s a uniquely modern form of homesickness: being locked out of your house by a malfunctioning smart lock due to the weather.
Smart lock manufacturers never anticipated that humidity would be the biggest test for the advanced technologies like fingerprint recognition, 3D structured light, and smart networking.
Why Do Smart Door Locks Malfunction?
Currently, common smart door locks use several methods for unlocking, such as fingerprint recognition, facial recognition, NFC unlocking, and password unlocking. Smart locks were designed to provide convenience, freeing people from the need to remember to carry keys. The first two methods are the most convenient but require components to collect biometric data, which is where the problems often arise.Common fingerprint recognition modules: the top is an optical sensor, the bottom is a capacitive sensor.
Fingerprint Recognition: The mainstream approach uses “capacitive fingerprint recognition.” Each time a finger presses the sensor, the resulting electrical signals are converted into fingerprint data, which the system compares with stored data. If there’s water on the finger or the sensor surface, the capacitive difference between the ridges and valleys of the fingerprint changes, causing the sensor to fail in obtaining the correct fingerprint signal. A damp sensor might even trigger false attempts, showing recognition failures despite no one touching it.
Generally, wiping the moisture off can prevent this issue. However, the built-in anti-theft function of smart locks usually locks the recognition feature for a period after several failed attempts.
Facial Recognition: Facial recognition is even more problematic. High humidity can cause internal condensation, making it difficult for the camera to capture a clear face, which hinders the recognition process. Additionally, if water seeps into the interior of the lock, there’s no easy way to wipe it off.
Besides recognition difficulties, smart locks also face potential water damage to their mainboards and batteries.
Top: Optical sensor
Bottom: Capacitive sensor
If You Left Home Fine, But Can’t Get Back In.
For smart door locks using dry batteries, extreme humidity might cause leakage. For lithium batteries, ensure there’s no water accumulation at the contact points.
Smart door lock internal batteries may leak.
Even without these issues, you should regularly check the battery status. Most smart lock apps provide battery level estimates and alerts. However, unexpected situations can occur, such as the lock running out of power during a long trip. Many people might not think to check the battery level in the app.
Manufacturers typically provide an emergency power supply port on the outside of the lock, which can be powered using a portable battery. Make sure to test the port beforehand and know the power requirements for the portable battery. Some smart locks offer dual power options, using both lithium and dry batteries.
Surviving the Humid Season
When purchasing a smart lock, consider its water resistance. Smart door locks designed for outdoor buildings and villas usually have water-resistant features. Increasingly, manufacturers are addressing this issue for “indoor” smart locks, with some even conducting “condensation tests” for humid weather conditions.
Smart door locks tested for humidity are now available on the market
During everyday use, keep the lock panel dry and regularly check the battery compartment to avoid leakage or short circuits. In extremely humid weather, consider removing the lock’s batteries as a preventive measure if the lock is not water-resistant. Always keep a spare key as a backup.
Humid weather presents unique challenges for smart technology, especially smart locks. While marketing often highlights their convenience and advanced features, real-world performance in adverse conditions is what truly matters. By understanding the potential issues and taking preventive measures, you can ensure that your smart lock remains functional and reliable, even during the most humid seasons.


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Plugin Tag፥ like
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Celiac.com 02/18/2008 - A greater awareness of celiac disease, coupled with better and more accurate tests for celiac disease have helped to bring about a situation where most people currently diagnosed with celiac disease show no symptoms at the time of their diagnosis. Currently, most people diagnosed with celiac disease do not show symptoms, but are diagnosed on the basis of referral for elevated risk factors. This finding has caused doctors to call for an adjustment to screening procedures for high-risk populations.
A team of researchers led by Dr. Grzegorz Telega recently surveyed medical records of people diagnosed with celiac disease at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin from 1986 to 2003. The statistics showed that the number of celiac disease diagnosis rose from a single case in 1986 to 93 cases in 2003. The total number of cases during that period was 143.
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Before the mid-1990’s, more than 85% of children diagnosed with celiac disease were under 10 years old, with the average age being just over 5 years old. After 1995, less than 50% of children diagnosed with celiac disease were under 10 years old, and the average age at diagnosis had risen to about 8.5 years of age. Children diagnosed before the age of 3 years old usually complained of classic celiac-associated gastrointestinal symptoms, such as malnutrition, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and bloating, while children diagnosed at older ages had less pronounced symptoms.
One of the important conclusions made by the research group is that the possibility of celiac disease should be strongly considered in people with other autoimmune disorders, even if those people do not show gastrointestinal symptoms traditionally associated with celiac disease.
The research team called upon primary care doctors to adopt a practice of celiac screening for all people with elevated risk factors, including people with a family history of celiac disease, people with Addison’s disease Down Syndrome type 1 diabetes, thyroiditis, Turner syndrome, and type 1 diabetes. The team also called for screening of patients with short stature, iron deficiency anemia, and high transaminase levels.
Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med 2008;162:164-168.


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The UK is one of those countries with several tax codes to comply with while preparing UK tax returns. So, even when you prepare the upfront tax returns, things may get complicated. The taxpayer must be aware of their tax obligation and tax deadlines.
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Filing a SATR to complete UK tax returns is not limited only to self-employed individuals. Here is a list of reasons that may legally require you to file a UK self-assessment tax returns:
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title: Opuntia streptacantha 20 seeds giant prickly pear

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Opuntia streptacantha, commonly called giant prickly pear, is a perennial tree to shrub like cactus plant in the Cactaceae family. Opuntia streptacantha is native to eastern and central Mexico. It grows to an average of 14 feet tall at maturity, typically forming a large trunk that has rounded flat spine covered stems that branch out at the crown. Flowers are bright yellow and typically bloom during the fall. Opuntia streptacantha fruit are around 2.5 inches long, have short hair like spines, red skin, and red pulp with small black seeds on the inside. Opuntia streptacantha is primarily grown as a food crop in its native region, but can also be found growing as an ornamental plant in landscaping. New growth cladodes(cactus pads) are edible while fleshy and immature, oftentimes used as a vegetable in Latin American cuisine. Fruits are widely used to make juice, jelly, candy or eaten raw. Opuntia streptacantha thrives in full sun to partial shade sitting in well draining soil. It is drought tolerant, needing more water during summer time and less watering during winter. USDA plant hardiness zone 9a-11b.
Opuntia streptacantha seeds require consistent moisture and humidity to germinate, but the soil should not be soaking wet. Cloning boxes, ziplock bags, and other containers that retain moisture are ideal to store sown pots. Use a well draining sterilized soil mix. Seeds should be sown on the surface of the potting mixture and lightly covered with a thin layer of sand or the potting mixture, just enough to cover the seeds. Germinating pots should be kept indoors out of extreme light and heat. Ideal temperatures range from 75°F to 85°F. Germination typically takes 1-2 weeks to occur. Even with optimal conditions, germination may be slow and sporadic.
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title: The history of fish keeping

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Koi (and goldfish) have been kept in decorative ponds for centuries in China and Japan.
Fish have been raised as food in pools and ponds for thousands of years. Brightly colored or tame specimens of fish in these ponds have sometimes been valued as pets rather than food. Many other cultures kept fish for both functional and decorative purposes. Ancient Sumerians kept wild-caught fish in ponds, before preparing them for meals. Depictions of the sacred fish of Oxyrhynchus kept in captivity in rectangular temple pools have been found in ancient Egyptian art.
Similarly, Asia has experienced a long history of stocking rice paddies with freshwater fish suitable for eating, including various types of catfish and cyprinid. Selective breeding of carp into today’s popular and completely domesticated koi and goldfish began over 2,000 years ago in Japan and China, respectively. The Chinese brought goldfish indoors during the Song Dynasty to enjoy them in large ceramic vessels.
In Medieval Europe, carp pools were a standard feature of estates and monasteries, providing an alternative to meat on feast days when meat could not be eaten for religious reasons.
Marine fish have been similarly valued for centuries. Wealthy Romans kept lampreys and other fish in salt water pools. Tertullian reports that Asinius Celer paid 8000 sesterces for a particularly fine mullet. Cicero reports that the advocate Quintus Hortensius wept when a favored specimen died. He referred to these ancient fishkeepers as the Piscinarii, the “fish-pond owners” or “fish breeders.”
According to Sea World (which actually is more a scientific place then an entertainment center) the earliest public aquariums was in 1853 in London’s Regent Park. The aquariums kept going bust because the fish would die since they didn’t know much about filtration or heating at the time. Three years later P.T. Barnum opened the first one in America. Maybe that is what he really meant when he said “There’s a sucker born every year!”.


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Christian Lawyers in Berlin
For some, locating an accomplished Christian Lawyer in Berlin, New Jersey, is a top priority when facing a legal dispute.
Communication between Lawyer and client is a central key to success for any legal claim or lawsuit. Both the Lawyer and client need to share similar beliefs, values, and morals. If a lawyer doesn't understand their client's needs, the entire legal process can become strained.
Thus, Berlin, New Jersey Christian Lawyers are prohibited from taking up legal cases that would create a moral conflict for them. Berlin laws further require Christian Attorneys to abide by strict professional guidelines and ethical rules when representing clients.
Types of Lawyers in Berlin, New Jersey
There are several different types of Christian Attorneys located in Berlin. Your lawsuit or legal claim in Berlin, New Jersey may require the services of a specific type of Christian Lawyer.
To illustrate, Christian Attorneys can help clients in all the major legal fields, such as criminal law, real estate law, immigration law, and many more. Some Christian Lawyers have experience in multiple fields, and many of them are qualified as legal specialists in a specific sub-category of law.
They also provide various legal services, such as representing clients in court, drafting and editing documents, filing claims with the court, and many other important tasks. These steps are very important for the smooth and efficient processing of your case.
Local regulations and laws can change quite often. On the other hand, a Christian Attorney can help you understand how any recent changes might affect your legal claim. How well your Lawyer understands local and state laws can often dictate the outcome of your claim. Christian Attorneys are also aware of how professional and ethical standards apply to your situation.
Having a good attorney-client relationship is necessary to the success of your legal claim, regardless of what types of issues it involves. A Christian Lawyer can help determine what role your religious beliefs may play in your legal claim.
How Can a Berlin Christian Attorney Help?
LegalMatch can help you find a reliable Attorney in Berlin. A Berlin Christian Attorney can provide you with legal assistance, and will be on hand to help you with the filing and processing of your legal case.