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6 | We apparently have an opportunity to provide input into the logo. See other [StackExchange sites for example logos](http://stackexchange.com/sites).
**How should we solicit designs for the logo?** (contest, submissions to a meta question, etc)
Some suggested requirements:
* The logo should be easy-to-recognize, even... | 2013/02/19 | [
"https://tridion.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/6",
"https://tridion.meta.stackexchange.com",
"https://tridion.meta.stackexchange.com/users/46/"
] | I'd like to incorporate a picture of a Tyrannasaurus Rex into the logo. For T-R(idion) EX(change).
And definitely +1 for the boomerang. It's been the Tridion icon for all these years, even if it's been faded into the background in recent official logos. | I agree with Hendrik that the logo should definitely recognizable and we will probably want something that works in small sizes too.
To keep inline with SDL's trademarks or copyrights I think we should consider passing our proposals by the legal and marketing department (Nuno and I can handle that), or even consider ... |
6 | We apparently have an opportunity to provide input into the logo. See other [StackExchange sites for example logos](http://stackexchange.com/sites).
**How should we solicit designs for the logo?** (contest, submissions to a meta question, etc)
Some suggested requirements:
* The logo should be easy-to-recognize, even... | 2013/02/19 | [
"https://tridion.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/6",
"https://tridion.meta.stackexchange.com",
"https://tridion.meta.stackexchange.com/users/46/"
] | I'd like to incorporate a picture of a Tyrannasaurus Rex into the logo. For T-R(idion) EX(change).
And definitely +1 for the boomerang. It's been the Tridion icon for all these years, even if it's been faded into the background in recent official logos. | Logo only when we get out of beta?
----------------------------------
Looks like we get to use a design and logo only when we graduate from beta. That is what Robert Cartaino, Director of Community Development for the Stack Exchange Network is [saying here](https://meta.stackexchange.com/questions/55529/will-all-stack... |
69,857,405 | My problem is the same that this one: <https://dba.stackexchange.com/questions/253777/is-it-possible-to-run-multiple-versions-of-mysql-workbench>
I need to use mysql workbench 8 for mysql server version 8.0.27 and mysql workbench 6 for a version 5 mysql server.
The problem is that when installing workbench 8 it delet... | 2021/11/05 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/69857405",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/7431367/"
] | I use a Vm for that porpose. where an "old 5.7.xx is installed alongside a workbench 6.3that work with that well, because the newer version don't do.
You can use for that purpose also a linux server as vm not only windows | Found a portable version of Workbench 5.2.47. I've upload it to my [github](https://github.com/joaordsoares/MySQL-Workbench5.2.47CE-Portable.git).
Although I use this software with no problems until now, this is not from my authorship, use it at your own risk. |
69,857,405 | My problem is the same that this one: <https://dba.stackexchange.com/questions/253777/is-it-possible-to-run-multiple-versions-of-mysql-workbench>
I need to use mysql workbench 8 for mysql server version 8.0.27 and mysql workbench 6 for a version 5 mysql server.
The problem is that when installing workbench 8 it delet... | 2021/11/05 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/69857405",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/7431367/"
] | I use a Vm for that porpose. where an "old 5.7.xx is installed alongside a workbench 6.3that work with that well, because the newer version don't do.
You can use for that purpose also a linux server as vm not only windows | Download latest zip archive (version 6.3.8 and earlier has it) from here: <https://downloads.mysql.com/archives/workbench/>
Look out because x64 archive wasn't working in my case but 32bit works fine.
Unzip to different folder and that's it. |
35,463 | I live in Chicago where I've been apartment hunting for the past 2 months. My wife and I finally found a place that suit our budget and needs for an apartment. Upon finding the place, we made several calls to the agency representing this place to ensure we had exactly what was need. The agent told us that we would need... | 2018/12/17 | [
"https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/35463",
"https://law.stackexchange.com",
"https://law.stackexchange.com/users/23373/"
] | According to [this site](https://www.rentprep.com/screening-services/illinois-tenant-screening/):
>
> * Illinois law doesn’t set a limit on how much landlords can charge for application fees
> * The application fee is non-refundable
> * There’s no limit to the amount that a landlord can charge for a security deposit
... | >
> Am I entitled to an application refund due to the amount of
> discrepancies caused on their part and the false report by their
> screen company?
>
>
>
**Short answer**
No.
**Long answer**
The question doesn't seem to indicate that there is a false report by the screening company. It said you didn't have a r... |
3,097 | According to the marketing materials for SilkCentral, they support tracking your exploratory testing. I can find nothing to support this claim. I have done the following:
* Searched their help files
* Searched their knowledge base
* Tweeted to MicroFocus
* Googled for "exploratory testing SilkCentral" (which points to... | 2012/05/07 | [
"https://sqa.stackexchange.com/questions/3097",
"https://sqa.stackexchange.com",
"https://sqa.stackexchange.com/users/927/"
] | * Desktop software usually requires installation. Web applications usually do not.
* But web applications are sometimes expected to be running 24x7. This can make upgrades and maintenance more of a challenge to plan and execute (and thus test)
* In addition to browser versions mentioned by others here, you may need to ... | I do not think the UI testing is very different: field validation, default values, resizing, scalability, and so on.
You probably need to support more than one brand and version of web browser, and perhaps even some mobile devices. You may want to separate your business logic tests from your browser-level tests so th... |
3,097 | According to the marketing materials for SilkCentral, they support tracking your exploratory testing. I can find nothing to support this claim. I have done the following:
* Searched their help files
* Searched their knowledge base
* Tweeted to MicroFocus
* Googled for "exploratory testing SilkCentral" (which points to... | 2012/05/07 | [
"https://sqa.stackexchange.com/questions/3097",
"https://sqa.stackexchange.com",
"https://sqa.stackexchange.com/users/927/"
] | I do not think the UI testing is very different: field validation, default values, resizing, scalability, and so on.
You probably need to support more than one brand and version of web browser, and perhaps even some mobile devices. You may want to separate your business logic tests from your browser-level tests so th... | Good answers abound, just wanted to add one more thing to consider for automation:
#### Localizability and how you identify elements is different.
In a client app, you identify the element by it's name which is also the value displayed to a user. This means in order to work in localized versions you need to get the c... |
3,097 | According to the marketing materials for SilkCentral, they support tracking your exploratory testing. I can find nothing to support this claim. I have done the following:
* Searched their help files
* Searched their knowledge base
* Tweeted to MicroFocus
* Googled for "exploratory testing SilkCentral" (which points to... | 2012/05/07 | [
"https://sqa.stackexchange.com/questions/3097",
"https://sqa.stackexchange.com",
"https://sqa.stackexchange.com/users/927/"
] | * Desktop software usually requires installation. Web applications usually do not.
* But web applications are sometimes expected to be running 24x7. This can make upgrades and maintenance more of a challenge to plan and execute (and thus test)
* In addition to browser versions mentioned by others here, you may need to ... | * Combinatorial explosion of varieties: You may need to test each version of each browser on various hardware running various operating systems
* Front-end testing can be easier because of the universality of the displayed information
* When you do performance/load testing you're simultaneously testing the machine the ... |
3,097 | According to the marketing materials for SilkCentral, they support tracking your exploratory testing. I can find nothing to support this claim. I have done the following:
* Searched their help files
* Searched their knowledge base
* Tweeted to MicroFocus
* Googled for "exploratory testing SilkCentral" (which points to... | 2012/05/07 | [
"https://sqa.stackexchange.com/questions/3097",
"https://sqa.stackexchange.com",
"https://sqa.stackexchange.com/users/927/"
] | * Combinatorial explosion of varieties: You may need to test each version of each browser on various hardware running various operating systems
* Front-end testing can be easier because of the universality of the displayed information
* When you do performance/load testing you're simultaneously testing the machine the ... | Good answers abound, just wanted to add one more thing to consider for automation:
#### Localizability and how you identify elements is different.
In a client app, you identify the element by it's name which is also the value displayed to a user. This means in order to work in localized versions you need to get the c... |
3,097 | According to the marketing materials for SilkCentral, they support tracking your exploratory testing. I can find nothing to support this claim. I have done the following:
* Searched their help files
* Searched their knowledge base
* Tweeted to MicroFocus
* Googled for "exploratory testing SilkCentral" (which points to... | 2012/05/07 | [
"https://sqa.stackexchange.com/questions/3097",
"https://sqa.stackexchange.com",
"https://sqa.stackexchange.com/users/927/"
] | * Desktop software usually requires installation. Web applications usually do not.
* But web applications are sometimes expected to be running 24x7. This can make upgrades and maintenance more of a challenge to plan and execute (and thus test)
* In addition to browser versions mentioned by others here, you may need to ... | Apart from "what those other guys said", all of it very good advice, some other considerations I'd recommend are:
* Usability - Desktop applications tend to have a help file built in, where web applications should be more or less self-explanatory.
* Load times - this one is a big pain point. Not everyone has broadband... |
3,097 | According to the marketing materials for SilkCentral, they support tracking your exploratory testing. I can find nothing to support this claim. I have done the following:
* Searched their help files
* Searched their knowledge base
* Tweeted to MicroFocus
* Googled for "exploratory testing SilkCentral" (which points to... | 2012/05/07 | [
"https://sqa.stackexchange.com/questions/3097",
"https://sqa.stackexchange.com",
"https://sqa.stackexchange.com/users/927/"
] | * Desktop software usually requires installation. Web applications usually do not.
* But web applications are sometimes expected to be running 24x7. This can make upgrades and maintenance more of a challenge to plan and execute (and thus test)
* In addition to browser versions mentioned by others here, you may need to ... | Good answers abound, just wanted to add one more thing to consider for automation:
#### Localizability and how you identify elements is different.
In a client app, you identify the element by it's name which is also the value displayed to a user. This means in order to work in localized versions you need to get the c... |
3,097 | According to the marketing materials for SilkCentral, they support tracking your exploratory testing. I can find nothing to support this claim. I have done the following:
* Searched their help files
* Searched their knowledge base
* Tweeted to MicroFocus
* Googled for "exploratory testing SilkCentral" (which points to... | 2012/05/07 | [
"https://sqa.stackexchange.com/questions/3097",
"https://sqa.stackexchange.com",
"https://sqa.stackexchange.com/users/927/"
] | Apart from "what those other guys said", all of it very good advice, some other considerations I'd recommend are:
* Usability - Desktop applications tend to have a help file built in, where web applications should be more or less self-explanatory.
* Load times - this one is a big pain point. Not everyone has broadband... | Good answers abound, just wanted to add one more thing to consider for automation:
#### Localizability and how you identify elements is different.
In a client app, you identify the element by it's name which is also the value displayed to a user. This means in order to work in localized versions you need to get the c... |
338,978 | I've enjoyed your material on the etymology of the word "nick" meaning:
>
> A) just in time = in the nick of time (from notches nicked into wood or also to denote good timing)
>
>
> B) in good condition = in good nick (maybe the neck & head of horses, or good inter-breeding of horses or related to the word nickel &... | 2016/07/24 | [
"https://english.stackexchange.com/questions/338978",
"https://english.stackexchange.com",
"https://english.stackexchange.com/users/186892/"
] | Its origin dates back to the beginning of the 14th century, while its current spelling is more recent:
***[Nickname](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nickname#Etymology):***
>
> * The compound word ***[eke](http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?term=eke&allowed_in_frame=0)name, literally meaning "additional name",*** ... | According to the OED, *nickname* is a variant of *eke-name*, with *eke* an Old English root meaning "a part added on". So *nickname* did not originally denote a shortened name, but any name in addition to your formal name. The usage "an abbreviated name" came later.
Although *nick* is of unknown origin, no one suspect... |
338,978 | I've enjoyed your material on the etymology of the word "nick" meaning:
>
> A) just in time = in the nick of time (from notches nicked into wood or also to denote good timing)
>
>
> B) in good condition = in good nick (maybe the neck & head of horses, or good inter-breeding of horses or related to the word nickel &... | 2016/07/24 | [
"https://english.stackexchange.com/questions/338978",
"https://english.stackexchange.com",
"https://english.stackexchange.com/users/186892/"
] | The [Oxford Advanced Learners' Dictionary](http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/it/definizione/inglese/nickname) suggests the following explanation:
***Nickname:***
>
> * **Late Middle English origin, from *eke name* (eke means additional), misinterpreted by wrong division, as a neke name.**
>
>
>
Some suggestion... | According to the OED, *nickname* is a variant of *eke-name*, with *eke* an Old English root meaning "a part added on". So *nickname* did not originally denote a shortened name, but any name in addition to your formal name. The usage "an abbreviated name" came later.
Although *nick* is of unknown origin, no one suspect... |
338,978 | I've enjoyed your material on the etymology of the word "nick" meaning:
>
> A) just in time = in the nick of time (from notches nicked into wood or also to denote good timing)
>
>
> B) in good condition = in good nick (maybe the neck & head of horses, or good inter-breeding of horses or related to the word nickel &... | 2016/07/24 | [
"https://english.stackexchange.com/questions/338978",
"https://english.stackexchange.com",
"https://english.stackexchange.com/users/186892/"
] | According to the OED, *nickname* is a variant of *eke-name*, with *eke* an Old English root meaning "a part added on". So *nickname* did not originally denote a shortened name, but any name in addition to your formal name. The usage "an abbreviated name" came later.
Although *nick* is of unknown origin, no one suspect... | Middle English -ik, -ick, word-forming element making adjectives, "having to do with, having the nature of, being, made of, caused by, similar to," (OED) |
338,978 | I've enjoyed your material on the etymology of the word "nick" meaning:
>
> A) just in time = in the nick of time (from notches nicked into wood or also to denote good timing)
>
>
> B) in good condition = in good nick (maybe the neck & head of horses, or good inter-breeding of horses or related to the word nickel &... | 2016/07/24 | [
"https://english.stackexchange.com/questions/338978",
"https://english.stackexchange.com",
"https://english.stackexchange.com/users/186892/"
] | Its origin dates back to the beginning of the 14th century, while its current spelling is more recent:
***[Nickname](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nickname#Etymology):***
>
> * The compound word ***[eke](http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?term=eke&allowed_in_frame=0)name, literally meaning "additional name",*** ... | The [Oxford Advanced Learners' Dictionary](http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/it/definizione/inglese/nickname) suggests the following explanation:
***Nickname:***
>
> * **Late Middle English origin, from *eke name* (eke means additional), misinterpreted by wrong division, as a neke name.**
>
>
>
Some suggestion... |
338,978 | I've enjoyed your material on the etymology of the word "nick" meaning:
>
> A) just in time = in the nick of time (from notches nicked into wood or also to denote good timing)
>
>
> B) in good condition = in good nick (maybe the neck & head of horses, or good inter-breeding of horses or related to the word nickel &... | 2016/07/24 | [
"https://english.stackexchange.com/questions/338978",
"https://english.stackexchange.com",
"https://english.stackexchange.com/users/186892/"
] | Its origin dates back to the beginning of the 14th century, while its current spelling is more recent:
***[Nickname](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nickname#Etymology):***
>
> * The compound word ***[eke](http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?term=eke&allowed_in_frame=0)name, literally meaning "additional name",*** ... | Middle English -ik, -ick, word-forming element making adjectives, "having to do with, having the nature of, being, made of, caused by, similar to," (OED) |
338,978 | I've enjoyed your material on the etymology of the word "nick" meaning:
>
> A) just in time = in the nick of time (from notches nicked into wood or also to denote good timing)
>
>
> B) in good condition = in good nick (maybe the neck & head of horses, or good inter-breeding of horses or related to the word nickel &... | 2016/07/24 | [
"https://english.stackexchange.com/questions/338978",
"https://english.stackexchange.com",
"https://english.stackexchange.com/users/186892/"
] | The [Oxford Advanced Learners' Dictionary](http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/it/definizione/inglese/nickname) suggests the following explanation:
***Nickname:***
>
> * **Late Middle English origin, from *eke name* (eke means additional), misinterpreted by wrong division, as a neke name.**
>
>
>
Some suggestion... | Middle English -ik, -ick, word-forming element making adjectives, "having to do with, having the nature of, being, made of, caused by, similar to," (OED) |
24,887 | I meditate for the purpose described by the Dalai Lama (in his book [The Heart of Meditation: Discovering Innermost Awareness](https://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B01C64RSG6)):
>
> To achieve a friendly attitude, a warm heart, respect for the rights
> of others, and concern for their welfare, we must train the... | 2018/01/25 | [
"https://buddhism.stackexchange.com/questions/24887",
"https://buddhism.stackexchange.com",
"https://buddhism.stackexchange.com/users/-1/"
] | The Buddha's teachings were often tailored to the audience he was addressing. Teachings like karma, merit making, and securing a good rebirth are available to anyone regardless of how much time they wish to dedicate to meditation. If you are after true liberation, however, there are no shortcuts.
There is a koan that ... | It's not really about how long one sits at all.
A person might regularly sit for hours with no attainments whereas the same person under different training might do some work, do a little walking and sit just to become absorbed as to mind inclination at the first opening within minutes.
However the latter won't be ab... |
30,048 | I am trying to improve OpenStreetMap in Siem Reap, Cambodia.
A way I am doing this is to add temple locations. I hear that there is a dataset of temple locations available from Wikipedia (presumably amongst a broader dataset of POIs on Wikipedia).
How to extract these POIs from Wikipedia? Placeopedia used to have t... | 2012/07/22 | [
"https://gis.stackexchange.com/questions/30048",
"https://gis.stackexchange.com",
"https://gis.stackexchange.com/users/3905/"
] | The answer [here](https://gis.stackexchange.com/questions/13761/where-is-wikipedias-coordinate-information-stored-and-how-can-i-retrieve-it) may help - it links to the Wikipedia [dump files](http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:WikiProjekt_Georeferenzierung/Wikipedia-World/en).
If the temples have been geocoded you ... | I was also trying to open obf file in GIS Software. But it is not possible to convert an obf file into kml or shape file. The obf format is a binary format used only for osmand. |
30,048 | I am trying to improve OpenStreetMap in Siem Reap, Cambodia.
A way I am doing this is to add temple locations. I hear that there is a dataset of temple locations available from Wikipedia (presumably amongst a broader dataset of POIs on Wikipedia).
How to extract these POIs from Wikipedia? Placeopedia used to have t... | 2012/07/22 | [
"https://gis.stackexchange.com/questions/30048",
"https://gis.stackexchange.com",
"https://gis.stackexchange.com/users/3905/"
] | The answer [here](https://gis.stackexchange.com/questions/13761/where-is-wikipedias-coordinate-information-stored-and-how-can-i-retrieve-it) may help - it links to the Wikipedia [dump files](http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:WikiProjekt_Georeferenzierung/Wikipedia-World/en).
If the temples have been geocoded you ... | There is a website which you can look into: [www.motomapia.com](http://www.motomapia.com).
Here you can download POIs from wikipedia for a particular location.
All the POIs visible in the browser would be downloaded.
Regarding Obf , its a binary format and I dont think it can be converted to any other format. |
79 | I have been using a Flickr Pro account for a few years, but find it really annoying that I don't maintain a local offline record of my albums and metadata with this. So I've decided to move to Picasa - where I have an offline app to set up, edit and then upload photos and albums. The challenge is that I have around 100... | 2010/06/30 | [
"https://webapps.stackexchange.com/questions/79",
"https://webapps.stackexchange.com",
"https://webapps.stackexchange.com/users/107/"
] | There's a tool called [**Migratr**](http://www.callingshotgun.net/about/migratr/), which [makes it easy to transfer your pictures](http://www.lostintechnology.com/windows/how-to-transfer-photos-from-flickr-to-picasa) from Flickr to Picasa or vice versa.
 | If Migratr didn't work out for you, try [Bulkr](http://clipyourphotos.com/bulkr). It will let you select photos/sets you want to download and much more. |
79 | I have been using a Flickr Pro account for a few years, but find it really annoying that I don't maintain a local offline record of my albums and metadata with this. So I've decided to move to Picasa - where I have an offline app to set up, edit and then upload photos and albums. The challenge is that I have around 100... | 2010/06/30 | [
"https://webapps.stackexchange.com/questions/79",
"https://webapps.stackexchange.com",
"https://webapps.stackexchange.com/users/107/"
] | There's a tool called [**Migratr**](http://www.callingshotgun.net/about/migratr/), which [makes it easy to transfer your pictures](http://www.lostintechnology.com/windows/how-to-transfer-photos-from-flickr-to-picasa) from Flickr to Picasa or vice versa.
 | Did you try [digiKam](https://www.digikam.org)? It's a desktop application which allows you to sync a local copy of images (and metadata thereof) with [Picasa Web](https://www.digikam.org/node/394), [Flickr](https://www.digikam.org/node/346), [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:KIPI_uploader)... |
79 | I have been using a Flickr Pro account for a few years, but find it really annoying that I don't maintain a local offline record of my albums and metadata with this. So I've decided to move to Picasa - where I have an offline app to set up, edit and then upload photos and albums. The challenge is that I have around 100... | 2010/06/30 | [
"https://webapps.stackexchange.com/questions/79",
"https://webapps.stackexchange.com",
"https://webapps.stackexchange.com/users/107/"
] | If Migratr didn't work out for you, try [Bulkr](http://clipyourphotos.com/bulkr). It will let you select photos/sets you want to download and much more. | Did you try [digiKam](https://www.digikam.org)? It's a desktop application which allows you to sync a local copy of images (and metadata thereof) with [Picasa Web](https://www.digikam.org/node/394), [Flickr](https://www.digikam.org/node/346), [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:KIPI_uploader)... |
181,563 | I have a tempstar (ICP) furnace put in when the house builder built the house. Model is N9MPD075F12A2. Installed late 2009. This problem only happens with the furnace not the AC. When calling for heat, the furnace will run 10 - 15 minutes then give me a 4 blink error which is (limit or roll out switch open). flames tur... | 2020/01/01 | [
"https://diy.stackexchange.com/questions/181563",
"https://diy.stackexchange.com",
"https://diy.stackexchange.com/users/110714/"
] | Thanks guys, I had a pro check it out. The furnace is working fine. He found too much air restriction on the return side, and corrected it. There was too much of a temperature difference between the cold return and the hot side. The heat exchanger was fine. | Great question and thank you for asking, but you clearly don't know much more about furnaces than I do and you really MUST call-in a Technician.
Air-flow, filters nor flame dectection have anything to do with your problem and you could be risking the entire furnace with continued use. This/these sensors are vitally im... |
7,531,315 | Our team uses Eclipse Helios SR1. We develop for Tomcat 6 and Java 6 on Windows 7/2008. We stay fairly up to date with the latest release of both Java 6 and Tomcat 6. We update the JDK/JVM on the Tomcat host and all developer workstations about twice per year.
But I've never understood how Eclipse keeps up with the la... | 2011/09/23 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/7531315",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/502556/"
] | The referenced JRE System library that you are seeing is the JRE from where (1) the libraries are loaded for classpath resolution while compiling & (2) to run the application. For compiling java sources, Eclipse doesn't need a javac.exe or JDK as such, it uses its own compiler [JDT](http://www.eclipse.org/jdt/core/). S... | Eclipse is using the JDK you have configured to run and debug code. You can configure/change it in Window -> Preferences -> Java -> Installed JREs.
Update from **Kevin K**'s comment below - Eclipse does not use the installed JRE/JDK to compile, it uses the built in JDT incremental compiler for that. It uses the instal... |
7,531,315 | Our team uses Eclipse Helios SR1. We develop for Tomcat 6 and Java 6 on Windows 7/2008. We stay fairly up to date with the latest release of both Java 6 and Tomcat 6. We update the JDK/JVM on the Tomcat host and all developer workstations about twice per year.
But I've never understood how Eclipse keeps up with the la... | 2011/09/23 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/7531315",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/502556/"
] | Eclipse is using the JDK you have configured to run and debug code. You can configure/change it in Window -> Preferences -> Java -> Installed JREs.
Update from **Kevin K**'s comment below - Eclipse does not use the installed JRE/JDK to compile, it uses the built in JDT incremental compiler for that. It uses the instal... | I find your way to work with the latest pretty unusual. We normally work like that:
* Define in your operating system (JAVA\_HOME) the java you want to take as a default. Use that variable in all your scripts, so it is easy to change it centrally.
* If you start eclipse, you may include a parameter `-vm` that denotes ... |
7,531,315 | Our team uses Eclipse Helios SR1. We develop for Tomcat 6 and Java 6 on Windows 7/2008. We stay fairly up to date with the latest release of both Java 6 and Tomcat 6. We update the JDK/JVM on the Tomcat host and all developer workstations about twice per year.
But I've never understood how Eclipse keeps up with the la... | 2011/09/23 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/7531315",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/502556/"
] | The referenced JRE System library that you are seeing is the JRE from where (1) the libraries are loaded for classpath resolution while compiling & (2) to run the application. For compiling java sources, Eclipse doesn't need a javac.exe or JDK as such, it uses its own compiler [JDT](http://www.eclipse.org/jdt/core/). S... | I find your way to work with the latest pretty unusual. We normally work like that:
* Define in your operating system (JAVA\_HOME) the java you want to take as a default. Use that variable in all your scripts, so it is easy to change it centrally.
* If you start eclipse, you may include a parameter `-vm` that denotes ... |
7,531,315 | Our team uses Eclipse Helios SR1. We develop for Tomcat 6 and Java 6 on Windows 7/2008. We stay fairly up to date with the latest release of both Java 6 and Tomcat 6. We update the JDK/JVM on the Tomcat host and all developer workstations about twice per year.
But I've never understood how Eclipse keeps up with the la... | 2011/09/23 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/7531315",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/502556/"
] | The referenced JRE System library that you are seeing is the JRE from where (1) the libraries are loaded for classpath resolution while compiling & (2) to run the application. For compiling java sources, Eclipse doesn't need a javac.exe or JDK as such, it uses its own compiler [JDT](http://www.eclipse.org/jdt/core/). S... | It depends on how you install Java. There are two modes, "family" and "static" (See [this article](http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/jre-update-scenarios-142141.html)).
If you install Java in "family" mode, the new version will replace the existing one in the "jre6" directory and since it is the same path ... |
7,531,315 | Our team uses Eclipse Helios SR1. We develop for Tomcat 6 and Java 6 on Windows 7/2008. We stay fairly up to date with the latest release of both Java 6 and Tomcat 6. We update the JDK/JVM on the Tomcat host and all developer workstations about twice per year.
But I've never understood how Eclipse keeps up with the la... | 2011/09/23 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/7531315",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/502556/"
] | It depends on how you install Java. There are two modes, "family" and "static" (See [this article](http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/jre-update-scenarios-142141.html)).
If you install Java in "family" mode, the new version will replace the existing one in the "jre6" directory and since it is the same path ... | I find your way to work with the latest pretty unusual. We normally work like that:
* Define in your operating system (JAVA\_HOME) the java you want to take as a default. Use that variable in all your scripts, so it is easy to change it centrally.
* If you start eclipse, you may include a parameter `-vm` that denotes ... |
44,806 | I'm just looking for some general advice.
Today I was driving at around 80km/h when my battery light came on and the car seemed to lose power. When I went to start it, the engine seemed to start (at extremely low revs, around 500rpm) for a second or two before cutting out again. When I got a jump start, the car manag... | 2017/05/28 | [
"https://mechanics.stackexchange.com/questions/44806",
"https://mechanics.stackexchange.com",
"https://mechanics.stackexchange.com/users/28944/"
] | What makes you think it was the CAN bus transceiver at fault, could it be a coincidence that the intermittent fault disappears after you replaced it?
I would do the following to determine the fault or to see what is causing the IC to fail:
Scope the CAN bus H&L lines - They should be a near perfect mirror image of ea... | DO you know how CM impulse current from spark induces V overvoltage in inductive cables? Then you ought to know why CM chokes are needed.
Is it resistance carbon wire to plug or pure copper? Why does this make a difference? |
3,196,328 | I have a field in a row that I'm hashing and salting. The salt for each row is different. I decided to hash/salt a couple of more fields in each row.
Would using the same salt for those new fields in the same row make the data more susceptible to rainbow attacks compared to if I were to generate a new salt for each f... | 2010/07/07 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/3196328",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/378265/"
] | No, if someone has a rainbow table large enough to break you salt then you messed up by using a salt that is too small. Each byte you add to your salt makes the rainbow table exponentially larger. Adding a salt to your hash **does not** make a pre-computed attack impossible, only more difficult.
Re-use of a salt make... | Yes, but is the data really this important to use multiple salts? If you use one salt per row, this should be sufficient. For more salt-related info see this article: <http://php-security.org/2010/05/26/mops-submission-10-how-to-manage-a-php-applications-users-and-passwords/> |
63,667 | I want to project some slides with a projector.
I set the focus according to the first image. A few images appear to be out of focus. As it turns out, the images are actually in focus, but the projector is not. I readjust the focus of the projector. From time to time, an image is blurry and the focus has to be readjus... | 2015/05/13 | [
"https://photo.stackexchange.com/questions/63667",
"https://photo.stackexchange.com",
"https://photo.stackexchange.com/users/35348/"
] | A few things can cause this issue:
1. Reversed slides: the image is on the emulsion side, and due to the thickness of the backing, will not be in the focal plane of the lens.
2. Different slide mounts: some processors may use mounts of different thickness from others, so you may need to remount all in a uniform thickn... | If you haven't yet made the move to digital projectors, another possibility is movement of the projector, as the carousel turns, or if people are sitting near it.
You can try moving the projector farther away from the screen to increase depth of field. Or maybe add an aperture to the lens. |
86,164 | I have about 600 photos in a shared Drive folder. However, my camera uploaded both the ".RW2" files and the ".JPG" files, so I have a double of each photo. I want to delete all of the .RW2 files in the folder, but can't seem to find a way to do it without removing each file individually. Is there some sort of automated... | 2015/11/01 | [
"https://webapps.stackexchange.com/questions/86164",
"https://webapps.stackexchange.com",
"https://webapps.stackexchange.com/users/93881/"
] | One could write a script for this, but with 600 files, it seems easier to use the interface:
1. Search for `.RW2` using the search bar on top of screen:
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/NN1CX.png)
2. Scroll down in the list of search result so that it l... | I know two lovely programs that can help with this problem. File Locator Lite and Auslogics' Duplicate File Finder. |
27,621,945 | I got a 1001 error and had fight a lot against it using InstallShield LE (Visual Studio 2013) to deploy a simple Windows Service on Windows XP.
Sometimes the error happened, sometimes not. | 2014/12/23 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/27621945",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/2055989/"
] | And finally I found the cause:
My Services.msc window was opened, and when I uninstall the service it get "marked for deletion" but the window holds the service there until I close it.
So, close the services.msc window while reinstalling the service, to avoid this lock problem. | I have a Windows Service install created on Win7 with InstallShield LE, VS 2015, and installed on a Win Sever 2012 machine. In my case, the error was due to two different things on the installing user's part:
* An incorrect password and
* Failure to include the domain name (domain\UserName) in the user name field of t... |
27,621,945 | I got a 1001 error and had fight a lot against it using InstallShield LE (Visual Studio 2013) to deploy a simple Windows Service on Windows XP.
Sometimes the error happened, sometimes not. | 2014/12/23 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/27621945",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/2055989/"
] | And finally I found the cause:
My Services.msc window was opened, and when I uninstall the service it get "marked for deletion" but the window holds the service there until I close it.
So, close the services.msc window while reinstalling the service, to avoid this lock problem. | I am using VS2012 and InstallShield LE
I was also facing the very same issue. In my case, the service was not removed from the Service.msc window. It appears that the registry was not fully cleaned when I previously uninstalled it (from Add/Remove Programs).
Then I tried the below command.
SC DELETE
Then it cleared... |
132,607 | Is a good idea to put (infinite) **progress indicator into a Floating Action Button ([FAB](https://material.io/components/buttons-floating-action-button))**?
I am dealing with a situation where there is a bottom navigation panel with inset FAB and there is no toolbar at the top. The action is related to clicking the F... | 2020/04/20 | [
"https://ux.stackexchange.com/questions/132607",
"https://ux.stackexchange.com",
"https://ux.stackexchange.com/users/116402/"
] | Dropbox mobile did it, it used a progress indicator to show the progress of scanning a document. Here's a screenshot of it.
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/GGHFu.jpg)
But do note that there isn't a need for the user to cli... | Let's think about what could be the potential problems if we include an indefinite progress indicator of the action button.
1. **Can symbolize the state of the action button is changing**
Since the loading state comes soon after tapping the button and tied with it, the user may think the state of the action button is... |
5,622,370 | what are the differences between Java library and android library and what advantages/disadvantages has each? | 2011/04/11 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/5622370",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/517558/"
] | You can include standard Java .jar file libraries in an Android app. They are translated into Dalvik format at .apk build time.
There is an Android Library system which allows the use of shared resources such as layouts and localized strings. As that has more restrictions that regular Java libraries I'd only recommend... | I imagine you meant the android API (or SDK, I can't say) and java API (or SDK). Basically, android is based on java. It is a subset of it, but also adds specific classes and methods to interact with the hardware and the android OS, implement UI, etc.
You can find info about the android architecture here: <http://deve... |
5,622,370 | what are the differences between Java library and android library and what advantages/disadvantages has each? | 2011/04/11 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/5622370",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/517558/"
] | You can include standard Java .jar file libraries in an Android app. They are translated into Dalvik format at .apk build time.
There is an Android Library system which allows the use of shared resources such as layouts and localized strings. As that has more restrictions that regular Java libraries I'd only recommend... | It is very important to know that serialization of classes shared between the two is supported. But they must be located in a package with the same name in both projects. |
5,622,370 | what are the differences between Java library and android library and what advantages/disadvantages has each? | 2011/04/11 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/5622370",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/517558/"
] | I imagine you meant the android API (or SDK, I can't say) and java API (or SDK). Basically, android is based on java. It is a subset of it, but also adds specific classes and methods to interact with the hardware and the android OS, implement UI, etc.
You can find info about the android architecture here: <http://deve... | It is very important to know that serialization of classes shared between the two is supported. But they must be located in a package with the same name in both projects. |
145,354 | >
> Whether we like it or not, we mold ourselves to what society would have us.
>
>
>
I don't understand *what the society would have us*.
What is this structure? I've never come across this usage of *have*. | 2014/01/09 | [
"https://english.stackexchange.com/questions/145354",
"https://english.stackexchange.com",
"https://english.stackexchange.com/users/-1/"
] | The sentence just omitted an implied verb at the end.
>
> Whether we like it or not, we mold ourselves to what the society would
> have us **do**.
>
>
> Whether we like it or not, we mold ourselves to what the society would
> have us **be**.
>
>
> | Had the writer said '...we mould ourselves to the way the society would have us', the expression would have been complete in itself.
Perhaps that's what they meant to say.
But I am thinking that if that is the case, and 'the way the society would have us' is a valid construction, then why not 'what the society would ... |
145,354 | >
> Whether we like it or not, we mold ourselves to what society would have us.
>
>
>
I don't understand *what the society would have us*.
What is this structure? I've never come across this usage of *have*. | 2014/01/09 | [
"https://english.stackexchange.com/questions/145354",
"https://english.stackexchange.com",
"https://english.stackexchange.com/users/-1/"
] | The sentence just omitted an implied verb at the end.
>
> Whether we like it or not, we mold ourselves to what the society would
> have us **do**.
>
>
> Whether we like it or not, we mold ourselves to what the society would
> have us **be**.
>
>
> | I have to agree with the previous answers that state it is a profound and quite deep thought. As grammar is concerned, it does sound more of a translation than that of a native speaker. The addition to the "be" at the end does make more sense than the lack of it. |
98,470 | Chase, Citi, BoA and Wells Fargo are in my book the "conventional" retail banks. In 2018, they offer close-to-zero interests in most of their accounts and only offer managed investment accounts.
In contrast, on-line bankings, brokerage firms (e.g. Fidelity, Schwab), credit unions offer MUCH better interests for openi... | 2018/08/11 | [
"https://money.stackexchange.com/questions/98470",
"https://money.stackexchange.com",
"https://money.stackexchange.com/users/35934/"
] | Each bank has its own pros and cons, and it's up to individuals to choose what's best for them.
For example, I keep Chase in my pocket because:
A) They are everywhere. Wife needs washing money while traveling in San Francisco? Chase down the road. Need a cashiers check to purchase a car? There's a Chase within a few ... | The main draw seems to be a physical location you can go to interact with someone. Many people still choose a traditional retail bank for that reason alone, but there are some benefits. Maybe you need a cashiers check right now, want to withdraw more than your daily ATM limit in cash, get something notarized, or want a... |
98,470 | Chase, Citi, BoA and Wells Fargo are in my book the "conventional" retail banks. In 2018, they offer close-to-zero interests in most of their accounts and only offer managed investment accounts.
In contrast, on-line bankings, brokerage firms (e.g. Fidelity, Schwab), credit unions offer MUCH better interests for openi... | 2018/08/11 | [
"https://money.stackexchange.com/questions/98470",
"https://money.stackexchange.com",
"https://money.stackexchange.com/users/35934/"
] | Each bank has its own pros and cons, and it's up to individuals to choose what's best for them.
For example, I keep Chase in my pocket because:
A) They are everywhere. Wife needs washing money while traveling in San Francisco? Chase down the road. Need a cashiers check to purchase a car? There's a Chase within a few ... | **Convenience**
I have accounts with a credit union, an investment brokerage, and one of these conventional commercial banks. Guess which one has a branch location closest to me? It's the same one that has ATMs near my home, office, family, and in-laws, as well as locations I often travel for work and vacation. They p... |
258,364 | In Spider-Man: No Way Home, Doc Ock and Spider-Man are fighting on a bridge when the Green Goblin attacks. Doc Ock then says “Osborn?" In a later scene, he then confirms that he knows that Osborn and the Goblin are the same person.
How would he know this? In the Raimi movies, it was covered up that Osborn was the Gobl... | 2021/12/18 | [
"https://scifi.stackexchange.com/questions/258364",
"https://scifi.stackexchange.com",
"https://scifi.stackexchange.com/users/30859/"
] | Doc Ock, at least in the movies, was a good person with lofty ambitions, but due to an accident, he loses control over his mind, giving the AI-tentacles complete control over how he thinks and his actions. It is almost like living inside another master body.
Now, his intelligence is still good enough and he can join t... | Both Norman and Doc Ock knew each other before their incidents. Obviously, both being scientists and friends, they would share with each other what they were working on. Doc knows that Norman designed the glider, and on the bridge in No Way Home, he recognized Norman's laugh and was able to put it together. |
516,643 | Sir, I am really confused about this sentence:
* *Thank you for watching my Youtube channel*.
Does the observation verb 'watching' act here as a gerund (it is happening now) or act as a past action? | 2019/10/27 | [
"https://english.stackexchange.com/questions/516643",
"https://english.stackexchange.com",
"https://english.stackexchange.com/users/365642/"
] | One of the latent assumptions here is that artistic merit can be observed and compared. It sounds like a version of *high art* and *low art*, the former being for the upper crust or intellectual enjoyment and the latter being for the masses or for visceral response.
**Aesthetics** (noun) or **aesthetic** (noun or adj... | I'd suggest *expressiveness*, possibly with "artistic" if you need to emphasize that:
>
> My sister calls herself an artist, but the (artistic) expressiveness of her creations is rather poor.
>
>
> |
69,472 | I'm reading Aaronson's [survey](http://www.scottaaronson.com/papers/pnp.pdf) on P vs. NP, and I've come to understand that in CS theory, people *really* care about derandomization results like P vs. BPP etc. My question is, what's the problem with randomness? If your algorithm is known to only require a polynomial numb... | 2017/01/29 | [
"https://cs.stackexchange.com/questions/69472",
"https://cs.stackexchange.com",
"https://cs.stackexchange.com/users/12550/"
] | Complexity theory is a mathematical theory which aims at addressing one shortcoming of computability theory, namely, it takes into account the use of resources. While it is true that in its early days it aimed to capture the notion of "practical computation" (even particular flavors such as parallel computation, suppos... | I'm not a complexity theory specialist, but I think there are somewhat practical reasons to be interested in this question.
1. As noted by Derek Elkins, actually producing "physical" random numbers is quite difficult, and producing the right distribution with the right amount of entropy at sufficient speed is hard eno... |
553 | A discussion came up in chat (the transcript begins [here](http://chat.stackexchange.com/transcript/message/922439#922439)) that started about [this question](https://electronics.stackexchange.com/questions/13760/how-do-i-program-avrs-on-macos-x).
Some think it is on-topic, some think it is off-topic, some thing it is... | 2011/05/03 | [
"https://electronics.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/553",
"https://electronics.meta.stackexchange.com",
"https://electronics.meta.stackexchange.com/users/319/"
] | The issue at hand
-----------------
This question is only peripheral to our scope. This example of a peripheral question happens to be about configuring an IDE, but you might find an analogy at the other end of the spectrum in physics questions - Knowing about, for example, what doping does to silicon isn't a core iss... | First, with the question posed, I assume the initial reason it was closed as "not a real question" was because it seemed pointlessly vague, which anyone above 3000 rep could easily have remedied.
However, after edits, it's now [deemed too narrow](http://chat.stackexchange.com/transcript/message/922592#922592). I don'... |
76,053 | I forgot to bring my padlock for this trip so my hostel in Taipei lent one to me until I buy one, which I keep forgetting to do.
The one they lent me is a generic "NO. 20" 4-barrel combination lock. There's no brand name in the instruction sheet. It has a feature where you can set or program the lock's combination.
[... | 2016/08/05 | [
"https://travel.stackexchange.com/questions/76053",
"https://travel.stackexchange.com",
"https://travel.stackexchange.com/users/140/"
] | Here's a trick I learned many years ago when I used to work in a stationary/office supply shop, it always helped me unlock ANY padlock with a combination. You'd be surprised of the number of people who come back the next day to return the padlock/briefcase because they forgot the combination. This should be useful to a... | **Yes**, I'm afraid it does happen, I have a bike lock that has done this three times and counting now! Most typically a digit at the beginning or the end of the combination increments or decrements by one, so if your combination was 5555, try 6555, 4555, 5556 and 5554.
Also, if this didn't work, I'm fairly sure buyin... |
3,540,832 | How to remove my jar from clojars? I don't want to mess up public group namespace. I want to move myproject/myproject to org.clojars.qertoip/myproject. | 2010/08/22 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/3540832",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/407952/"
] | I had the same trouble, when I asked on the irc channel ato told me that there is no option for removing jars cause someone may be already depending on them, what he told me was that he may remove it manually if i wanted to. | I don't think there's a mechanism for doing this yourself. Consider asking Clojars admin Alex Osborne ([ato on github](http://github.com/ato)) to do it for you. |
3,540,832 | How to remove my jar from clojars? I don't want to mess up public group namespace. I want to move myproject/myproject to org.clojars.qertoip/myproject. | 2010/08/22 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/3540832",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/407952/"
] | Open a ticket in Clojars' [issue tracker](https://github.com/ato/clojars-web/issues) on github. If you need it done privately (perhaps for security reasons) [email the server caretakers](https://github.com/ato/clojars-web/wiki/Contact).
If you would like to discuss the policy or help implement an alternative mechanism... | I don't think there's a mechanism for doing this yourself. Consider asking Clojars admin Alex Osborne ([ato on github](http://github.com/ato)) to do it for you. |
3,540,832 | How to remove my jar from clojars? I don't want to mess up public group namespace. I want to move myproject/myproject to org.clojars.qertoip/myproject. | 2010/08/22 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/3540832",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/407952/"
] | I don't think there's a mechanism for doing this yourself. Consider asking Clojars admin Alex Osborne ([ato on github](http://github.com/ato)) to do it for you. | You might not be able to remove a jar, it however is possible to overwrite an existing jar by redeploying the same version |
3,540,832 | How to remove my jar from clojars? I don't want to mess up public group namespace. I want to move myproject/myproject to org.clojars.qertoip/myproject. | 2010/08/22 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/3540832",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/407952/"
] | I had the same trouble, when I asked on the irc channel ato told me that there is no option for removing jars cause someone may be already depending on them, what he told me was that he may remove it manually if i wanted to. | Open a ticket in Clojars' [issue tracker](https://github.com/ato/clojars-web/issues) on github. If you need it done privately (perhaps for security reasons) [email the server caretakers](https://github.com/ato/clojars-web/wiki/Contact).
If you would like to discuss the policy or help implement an alternative mechanism... |
3,540,832 | How to remove my jar from clojars? I don't want to mess up public group namespace. I want to move myproject/myproject to org.clojars.qertoip/myproject. | 2010/08/22 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/3540832",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/407952/"
] | I had the same trouble, when I asked on the irc channel ato told me that there is no option for removing jars cause someone may be already depending on them, what he told me was that he may remove it manually if i wanted to. | You might not be able to remove a jar, it however is possible to overwrite an existing jar by redeploying the same version |
3,540,832 | How to remove my jar from clojars? I don't want to mess up public group namespace. I want to move myproject/myproject to org.clojars.qertoip/myproject. | 2010/08/22 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/3540832",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/407952/"
] | Open a ticket in Clojars' [issue tracker](https://github.com/ato/clojars-web/issues) on github. If you need it done privately (perhaps for security reasons) [email the server caretakers](https://github.com/ato/clojars-web/wiki/Contact).
If you would like to discuss the policy or help implement an alternative mechanism... | You might not be able to remove a jar, it however is possible to overwrite an existing jar by redeploying the same version |
26,407 | I've been doing some research into twists, and after not knowing how to create one, I'm starting to get a handle on them. Unfortunately, now I'm at the other end of the spectrum, and wondering if I can have too *many* twists.
**Background:** To understand where I'm coming from, you have to know that I plan and develop... | 2017/01/31 | [
"https://writers.stackexchange.com/questions/26407",
"https://writers.stackexchange.com",
"https://writers.stackexchange.com/users/10394/"
] | Readers of popular fiction (usually) want a clear protagonist, a clear goal, and a clear path of the protagonist to that goal. Readers also want the protagonist to struggle for his goal, so that when he achieves it, this achievement will feel deserved and satisfying to the reader. The purpose of twists is to increase t... | No. Simple answer. If it makes sense to the reader and people want to read on, do what you want with the plot. Twists can add a great deal to a novel. If you can keep thinking of them and the reader believes in them, include them. Of course people have different preferences, but does a reader want to know exactly what ... |
26,407 | I've been doing some research into twists, and after not knowing how to create one, I'm starting to get a handle on them. Unfortunately, now I'm at the other end of the spectrum, and wondering if I can have too *many* twists.
**Background:** To understand where I'm coming from, you have to know that I plan and develop... | 2017/01/31 | [
"https://writers.stackexchange.com/questions/26407",
"https://writers.stackexchange.com",
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] | No. Simple answer. If it makes sense to the reader and people want to read on, do what you want with the plot. Twists can add a great deal to a novel. If you can keep thinking of them and the reader believes in them, include them. Of course people have different preferences, but does a reader want to know exactly what ... | A common and simple way of thinking of plot is as tension rising towards a climax, where events take a turn (or "twist") and the action falls towards the resolution:
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/qXis3.png)
Usually stories in long novels aren't that simple... |
26,407 | I've been doing some research into twists, and after not knowing how to create one, I'm starting to get a handle on them. Unfortunately, now I'm at the other end of the spectrum, and wondering if I can have too *many* twists.
**Background:** To understand where I'm coming from, you have to know that I plan and develop... | 2017/01/31 | [
"https://writers.stackexchange.com/questions/26407",
"https://writers.stackexchange.com",
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] | Readers of popular fiction (usually) want a clear protagonist, a clear goal, and a clear path of the protagonist to that goal. Readers also want the protagonist to struggle for his goal, so that when he achieves it, this achievement will feel deserved and satisfying to the reader. The purpose of twists is to increase t... | A common and simple way of thinking of plot is as tension rising towards a climax, where events take a turn (or "twist") and the action falls towards the resolution:
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/qXis3.png)
Usually stories in long novels aren't that simple... |
2,723,627 | I have a site built in Drupal 6 that requires a number of blocks that are only visible to certain roles or on specific pages. Normally, I would use the block configuration settings to control page and role visibility. However I recently ran across the [context module](http://drupal.org/project/context) that effectively... | 2010/04/27 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/2723627",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/299173/"
] | these are different approaches meant for different use cases, but they are not mutually exclusive.
context indeed splits the site into different contexts (and there is also the possibility of context types). and that is effectively its use case: context-based block showing/positioning.
however context won't check fo... | There is no hard and fast rule for when to use core block placement, and when to use context. In general though, if you have a lot of blocks, with different and complex visibiity logic, context will make things more manageable. Additionally, contexts can be exported to code, which allows one to more easily track block ... |
23,772,380 | I have a collection of photos that have text displayed in them. I'd like to replace that text with a pattern of my choosing. I'm using OCR to find the text so I know its position already and select it as a region of interest.
For example, given this photo:
![enter image description here](https://i.stack.imgur.com/svX2... | 2014/05/21 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/23772380",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/198473/"
] | My advice is image binaryzation. Since you get the coordinates where the text is, treat the binary image as a mask, the text in the binary image should be 255 in the regions you get, then you can assign other value to the text pixels. | Once you have the approximate region of interest, run an OTSU threshold routine on the area and you'll get a binary mask (hopefully, provided the image is not very noisy).
Tinker with that binary mask to your heart's content. |
52,507,547 | I had been building my database using Cloud Firestore because this was the easiest to implement. However, the querying capabilities of Firestore are insufficient for what I want to build, mostly due to the fact it can't handle querying inequalities on multiple fields. I need a SQL database.
I have an instance of Googl... | 2018/09/25 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/52507547",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/7491553/"
] | You probably don't want to configure your application to rely on connecting directly to an SQL database. Firestore is a highly scalable database that can handle thousands of connections - MySQL and Postgres do not scale as cleanly.
Instead, you should consider constructing a simple front end service that can be used ... | I’ve found that querying with Firestore is best designed around your front end needs. Using nested sub collections, the ref property or document/collection id relationships can get you most of what you need for the front end.
You could also use Firebase Functions written in most of the major languages which perform st... |
12,793,797 | Can any one tell me whether is there any unit in android such that if I set the value of a margin/padding with a value,then that will be automatically adjusted in the other type of devices.
For example- If I set the margin/padding as 10dip based on HDPI then the alignment wont be OK in mdpi or ldpi with the same code.... | 2012/10/09 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/12793797",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/1448316/"
] | MDPI, LDPI, HDPI etc... Specifies the resolution (pixel density) of a device. It Has nothing to do with the physical size of the screen. You can have small phones with an XHDPI screen, and big tablets with LDPI and the other way around.
If you want to size items relative to the size of the device, you can raise the L... | First of all i suggest you to use 8dp as common padding/margin between your views it is standard and now as you said you need a measure that automatically resize the space you mentioned according to the screen size. right? they you should consider using small/normal/large/xlarge instead of ldpi/hdpi. for more informati... |
161,220 | There is an internship opportunity at a prestigous institution, which I consider applying for. I do not yet have a job offer for the considered time period. I need a job/internship for financial stability. I am also applying to apply for internships in a different country, where I prefer to spend my time. These are les... | 2021/01/12 | [
"https://academia.stackexchange.com/questions/161220",
"https://academia.stackexchange.com",
"https://academia.stackexchange.com/users/-1/"
] | Generally, you should not apply for a position you have no intention of accepting. I find it is unethical to do so; others may see it as merely impolite or even not a problem at all.
That doesn't seem to be the case here - you're applying and would take the offer if it's given to you and you don't have another better ... | I think it pretty unlikely that such a decision would follow you into the future. Few would know about it unless you tell them (other than at that one place).
People understand applicants applying to several things at once, given the uncertainty of the process.
But you would do well to keep an open mind until you nee... |
161,220 | There is an internship opportunity at a prestigous institution, which I consider applying for. I do not yet have a job offer for the considered time period. I need a job/internship for financial stability. I am also applying to apply for internships in a different country, where I prefer to spend my time. These are les... | 2021/01/12 | [
"https://academia.stackexchange.com/questions/161220",
"https://academia.stackexchange.com",
"https://academia.stackexchange.com/users/-1/"
] | **No**
Offers are only offers, not contracts. They can be declined, and are declined all the time (for example, in 2018, [18% of undergraduates accepted by Harvard declined](https://www.thoughtco.com/harvard-university-admissions-787621)). Whoever is managing the internship will have a wait list, and if you decline, t... | I think it pretty unlikely that such a decision would follow you into the future. Few would know about it unless you tell them (other than at that one place).
People understand applicants applying to several things at once, given the uncertainty of the process.
But you would do well to keep an open mind until you nee... |
161,220 | There is an internship opportunity at a prestigous institution, which I consider applying for. I do not yet have a job offer for the considered time period. I need a job/internship for financial stability. I am also applying to apply for internships in a different country, where I prefer to spend my time. These are les... | 2021/01/12 | [
"https://academia.stackexchange.com/questions/161220",
"https://academia.stackexchange.com",
"https://academia.stackexchange.com/users/-1/"
] | I think it pretty unlikely that such a decision would follow you into the future. Few would know about it unless you tell them (other than at that one place).
People understand applicants applying to several things at once, given the uncertainty of the process.
But you would do well to keep an open mind until you nee... | I agree with the other answers that you are not burning bridges with the *institution*. However, you may -- in some circumstances -- be burning bridges with *individuals*.
If an internship (or fellowship) is one of several offered by a group or department, or is just based on accomplishment not on fit with specific wo... |
161,220 | There is an internship opportunity at a prestigous institution, which I consider applying for. I do not yet have a job offer for the considered time period. I need a job/internship for financial stability. I am also applying to apply for internships in a different country, where I prefer to spend my time. These are les... | 2021/01/12 | [
"https://academia.stackexchange.com/questions/161220",
"https://academia.stackexchange.com",
"https://academia.stackexchange.com/users/-1/"
] | Generally, you should not apply for a position you have no intention of accepting. I find it is unethical to do so; others may see it as merely impolite or even not a problem at all.
That doesn't seem to be the case here - you're applying and would take the offer if it's given to you and you don't have another better ... | **No**
Offers are only offers, not contracts. They can be declined, and are declined all the time (for example, in 2018, [18% of undergraduates accepted by Harvard declined](https://www.thoughtco.com/harvard-university-admissions-787621)). Whoever is managing the internship will have a wait list, and if you decline, t... |
161,220 | There is an internship opportunity at a prestigous institution, which I consider applying for. I do not yet have a job offer for the considered time period. I need a job/internship for financial stability. I am also applying to apply for internships in a different country, where I prefer to spend my time. These are les... | 2021/01/12 | [
"https://academia.stackexchange.com/questions/161220",
"https://academia.stackexchange.com",
"https://academia.stackexchange.com/users/-1/"
] | Generally, you should not apply for a position you have no intention of accepting. I find it is unethical to do so; others may see it as merely impolite or even not a problem at all.
That doesn't seem to be the case here - you're applying and would take the offer if it's given to you and you don't have another better ... | I agree with the other answers that you are not burning bridges with the *institution*. However, you may -- in some circumstances -- be burning bridges with *individuals*.
If an internship (or fellowship) is one of several offered by a group or department, or is just based on accomplishment not on fit with specific wo... |
161,220 | There is an internship opportunity at a prestigous institution, which I consider applying for. I do not yet have a job offer for the considered time period. I need a job/internship for financial stability. I am also applying to apply for internships in a different country, where I prefer to spend my time. These are les... | 2021/01/12 | [
"https://academia.stackexchange.com/questions/161220",
"https://academia.stackexchange.com",
"https://academia.stackexchange.com/users/-1/"
] | **No**
Offers are only offers, not contracts. They can be declined, and are declined all the time (for example, in 2018, [18% of undergraduates accepted by Harvard declined](https://www.thoughtco.com/harvard-university-admissions-787621)). Whoever is managing the internship will have a wait list, and if you decline, t... | I agree with the other answers that you are not burning bridges with the *institution*. However, you may -- in some circumstances -- be burning bridges with *individuals*.
If an internship (or fellowship) is one of several offered by a group or department, or is just based on accomplishment not on fit with specific wo... |
13,312 | Yesterday the question [Why did the Orcs bother with the Elves at all?](https://scifi.stackexchange.com/questions/245253/why-did-the-orcs-bother-with-the-elves-at-all) was closed as opinion-based. I voted to reopen it, and commented that I believe there is a definite (quote-supported and fact-supported) answer. Edlothi... | 2021/04/02 | [
"https://scifi.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/13312",
"https://scifi.meta.stackexchange.com",
"https://scifi.meta.stackexchange.com/users/26274/"
] | A lot this may not matter any longer as the OP seems to have deleted their account.
It seems reasonable to close the question in first go-around, maybe not as "opinion based" but as "needs detail or clarity". There was definitely confusion in the comments about what was being asked and the OP seemed to be going around... | NO
==
(As in it should NOT have been closed.)
It happened because some people are authoritarian and want to close anything they don't personally like or understand (violating site rules, e.g. Good Subjective/Bad Subjective).
***That was one of the reasons I chose to leave SFF.SE, FYI***. People decided that they are... |
13,312 | Yesterday the question [Why did the Orcs bother with the Elves at all?](https://scifi.stackexchange.com/questions/245253/why-did-the-orcs-bother-with-the-elves-at-all) was closed as opinion-based. I voted to reopen it, and commented that I believe there is a definite (quote-supported and fact-supported) answer. Edlothi... | 2021/04/02 | [
"https://scifi.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/13312",
"https://scifi.meta.stackexchange.com",
"https://scifi.meta.stackexchange.com/users/26274/"
] | (I am answering this Meta question as someone who knows almost nothing about the work that the main site question is about.)
I have discussed this general topic in several previous Meta posts (e.g. [here](https://scifi.meta.stackexchange.com/q/12069/100430), [here](https://scifi.meta.stackexchange.com/q/12338/100430),... | NO
==
(As in it should NOT have been closed.)
It happened because some people are authoritarian and want to close anything they don't personally like or understand (violating site rules, e.g. Good Subjective/Bad Subjective).
***That was one of the reasons I chose to leave SFF.SE, FYI***. People decided that they are... |
13,312 | Yesterday the question [Why did the Orcs bother with the Elves at all?](https://scifi.stackexchange.com/questions/245253/why-did-the-orcs-bother-with-the-elves-at-all) was closed as opinion-based. I voted to reopen it, and commented that I believe there is a definite (quote-supported and fact-supported) answer. Edlothi... | 2021/04/02 | [
"https://scifi.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/13312",
"https://scifi.meta.stackexchange.com",
"https://scifi.meta.stackexchange.com/users/26274/"
] | A lot this may not matter any longer as the OP seems to have deleted their account.
It seems reasonable to close the question in first go-around, maybe not as "opinion based" but as "needs detail or clarity". There was definitely confusion in the comments about what was being asked and the OP seemed to be going around... | (I am answering this Meta question as someone who knows almost nothing about the work that the main site question is about.)
I have discussed this general topic in several previous Meta posts (e.g. [here](https://scifi.meta.stackexchange.com/q/12069/100430), [here](https://scifi.meta.stackexchange.com/q/12338/100430),... |
71,623 | What I am trying to accomplish:
User creates a document in Doc Lib A. Once they have finished working on that document they press a ribbon button and the document is copied into Doc Lib B for storage. Once the document is in Doc Lib B there are a few workflows that will automatically start (send an email, etc).
Ques... | 2013/06/27 | [
"https://sharepoint.stackexchange.com/questions/71623",
"https://sharepoint.stackexchange.com",
"https://sharepoint.stackexchange.com/users/15566/"
] | You should be able to have the workflow start on item creation. Because I use the copy item action in my workflow to copy from list a to list b and listb has a workflow that starts when the item is created. Check you workflow settings in SPDesigner.There is a flag that does this.
.
Do you have any suggestions to make the process harder? | 2011/10/18 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/7812879",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/192936/"
] | If you're doing this for username/password data, you should checkout implementing an [Authenticator](http://developer.android.com/reference/android/accounts/AbstractAccountAuthenticator.html). | If encryption/decryption all happens on the handset, a determined hacker will be able to crack it. You can make life harder by using obfustication, or (if appropriate for your application), adding user input into the encrypt/decrypt code.
If your application requires network connectivity, it might be worth off-loading... |
7,812,879 | I want to hide some data that is entered by user in user's phone encrypted. As far as I know I can encrypt/decrypt data using a key/seed value, but if I hide the key value in code, I know it can be found somehow (e.g. decompiling the Java code).
Do you have any suggestions to make the process harder? | 2011/10/18 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/7812879",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/192936/"
] | It is impossible to hide the key in the app such that a resourceful hacker won't be able to pull it out. You can try to obfuscate the key and make it difficult to find but it will always be do able.
See this: <https://www.excelsior-usa.com/articles/java-obfuscators.html#examples>
The best option would be to require ... | If you're doing this for username/password data, you should checkout implementing an [Authenticator](http://developer.android.com/reference/android/accounts/AbstractAccountAuthenticator.html). |
7,812,879 | I want to hide some data that is entered by user in user's phone encrypted. As far as I know I can encrypt/decrypt data using a key/seed value, but if I hide the key value in code, I know it can be found somehow (e.g. decompiling the Java code).
Do you have any suggestions to make the process harder? | 2011/10/18 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/7812879",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/192936/"
] | If you're doing this for username/password data, you should checkout implementing an [Authenticator](http://developer.android.com/reference/android/accounts/AbstractAccountAuthenticator.html). | Since android does not have any secure storage on it ( at least as of 2.2), you would have to write your own.
The only way to do this really securely is to encrypt with a key derived from a user supplied password (PBKDF2/ RFc2898 being the way to that). Crypto is only as secure as your key and if you store that on th... |
7,812,879 | I want to hide some data that is entered by user in user's phone encrypted. As far as I know I can encrypt/decrypt data using a key/seed value, but if I hide the key value in code, I know it can be found somehow (e.g. decompiling the Java code).
Do you have any suggestions to make the process harder? | 2011/10/18 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/7812879",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/192936/"
] | It is impossible to hide the key in the app such that a resourceful hacker won't be able to pull it out. You can try to obfuscate the key and make it difficult to find but it will always be do able.
See this: <https://www.excelsior-usa.com/articles/java-obfuscators.html#examples>
The best option would be to require ... | If encryption/decryption all happens on the handset, a determined hacker will be able to crack it. You can make life harder by using obfustication, or (if appropriate for your application), adding user input into the encrypt/decrypt code.
If your application requires network connectivity, it might be worth off-loading... |
7,812,879 | I want to hide some data that is entered by user in user's phone encrypted. As far as I know I can encrypt/decrypt data using a key/seed value, but if I hide the key value in code, I know it can be found somehow (e.g. decompiling the Java code).
Do you have any suggestions to make the process harder? | 2011/10/18 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/7812879",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/192936/"
] | Since android does not have any secure storage on it ( at least as of 2.2), you would have to write your own.
The only way to do this really securely is to encrypt with a key derived from a user supplied password (PBKDF2/ RFc2898 being the way to that). Crypto is only as secure as your key and if you store that on th... | If encryption/decryption all happens on the handset, a determined hacker will be able to crack it. You can make life harder by using obfustication, or (if appropriate for your application), adding user input into the encrypt/decrypt code.
If your application requires network connectivity, it might be worth off-loading... |
7,812,879 | I want to hide some data that is entered by user in user's phone encrypted. As far as I know I can encrypt/decrypt data using a key/seed value, but if I hide the key value in code, I know it can be found somehow (e.g. decompiling the Java code).
Do you have any suggestions to make the process harder? | 2011/10/18 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/7812879",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/192936/"
] | One of the new features in Ice Cream Sandwich (Android 4.0) is the [keychain API](http://developer.android.com/reference/android/security/KeyChain.html). From the [Platform Highlights page](http://developer.android.com/sdk/android-4.0-highlights.html#DeveloperApis) (emphasis mine):
>
> Android 4.0 makes it easier for... | If encryption/decryption all happens on the handset, a determined hacker will be able to crack it. You can make life harder by using obfustication, or (if appropriate for your application), adding user input into the encrypt/decrypt code.
If your application requires network connectivity, it might be worth off-loading... |
7,812,879 | I want to hide some data that is entered by user in user's phone encrypted. As far as I know I can encrypt/decrypt data using a key/seed value, but if I hide the key value in code, I know it can be found somehow (e.g. decompiling the Java code).
Do you have any suggestions to make the process harder? | 2011/10/18 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/7812879",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/192936/"
] | It is impossible to hide the key in the app such that a resourceful hacker won't be able to pull it out. You can try to obfuscate the key and make it difficult to find but it will always be do able.
See this: <https://www.excelsior-usa.com/articles/java-obfuscators.html#examples>
The best option would be to require ... | Since android does not have any secure storage on it ( at least as of 2.2), you would have to write your own.
The only way to do this really securely is to encrypt with a key derived from a user supplied password (PBKDF2/ RFc2898 being the way to that). Crypto is only as secure as your key and if you store that on th... |
7,812,879 | I want to hide some data that is entered by user in user's phone encrypted. As far as I know I can encrypt/decrypt data using a key/seed value, but if I hide the key value in code, I know it can be found somehow (e.g. decompiling the Java code).
Do you have any suggestions to make the process harder? | 2011/10/18 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/7812879",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/192936/"
] | It is impossible to hide the key in the app such that a resourceful hacker won't be able to pull it out. You can try to obfuscate the key and make it difficult to find but it will always be do able.
See this: <https://www.excelsior-usa.com/articles/java-obfuscators.html#examples>
The best option would be to require ... | One of the new features in Ice Cream Sandwich (Android 4.0) is the [keychain API](http://developer.android.com/reference/android/security/KeyChain.html). From the [Platform Highlights page](http://developer.android.com/sdk/android-4.0-highlights.html#DeveloperApis) (emphasis mine):
>
> Android 4.0 makes it easier for... |
7,812,879 | I want to hide some data that is entered by user in user's phone encrypted. As far as I know I can encrypt/decrypt data using a key/seed value, but if I hide the key value in code, I know it can be found somehow (e.g. decompiling the Java code).
Do you have any suggestions to make the process harder? | 2011/10/18 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/7812879",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/192936/"
] | One of the new features in Ice Cream Sandwich (Android 4.0) is the [keychain API](http://developer.android.com/reference/android/security/KeyChain.html). From the [Platform Highlights page](http://developer.android.com/sdk/android-4.0-highlights.html#DeveloperApis) (emphasis mine):
>
> Android 4.0 makes it easier for... | Since android does not have any secure storage on it ( at least as of 2.2), you would have to write your own.
The only way to do this really securely is to encrypt with a key derived from a user supplied password (PBKDF2/ RFc2898 being the way to that). Crypto is only as secure as your key and if you store that on th... |
233,581 | The movie was set in the 90s probably. It showed a group of people trying to infiltrate a city or a building which was surrounded by a huge wall. However, the walls were pockmarked with holes from which balls of fire shot out every few seconds/minutes, barely enough time to cross through. I remember that the protagonis... | 2020/06/28 | [
"https://scifi.stackexchange.com/questions/233581",
"https://scifi.stackexchange.com",
"https://scifi.stackexchange.com/users/41915/"
] | Sounds like this scene from Judge Dredd (1995). | Judge Dredd, 1995?
Brief clip of him infiltrating the city via the vent, pursued by fire, around 1:12: |
127,353 | I want to get 2 identical *Unkempt Harolds* for my Gunzerker, and I do not want to Tourge token grind. I have one already, but I want to get another. How would I duplicate with the newest version of PC BL2? | 2013/08/13 | [
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com/questions/127353",
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com",
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com/users/9608/"
] | Duping works just like it did on Borderlands 1, you simply have a friend make a multiplayer game, join as a guest, drop the item(s) you want, then force quit the game (alt F4, don't use the menu). If all works as planned, the host will still have those items, and since your game didn't save the state of you not having ... | You could also make a trade with a **friend** put the weapon in there duel them and then drop the weapon and let them kill you they get a copy you pick your gun back up and they all lived happily ever after |
127,353 | I want to get 2 identical *Unkempt Harolds* for my Gunzerker, and I do not want to Tourge token grind. I have one already, but I want to get another. How would I duplicate with the newest version of PC BL2? | 2013/08/13 | [
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com/questions/127353",
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com",
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com/users/9608/"
] | Duping works just like it did on Borderlands 1, you simply have a friend make a multiplayer game, join as a guest, drop the item(s) you want, then force quit the game (alt F4, don't use the menu). If all works as planned, the host will still have those items, and since your game didn't save the state of you not having ... | Go online and go into trade. Instead duel, then once you have started fighting, drop the weapon you want to duplicate and simply lose. The other player should of had gotten it and the item will still be on the floor |
62,708 | Is there any way to find all papers that acknowledge a specific author? (i.e., the author is mentioned in the acknowledgement section) | 2016/02/03 | [
"https://academia.stackexchange.com/questions/62708",
"https://academia.stackexchange.com",
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] | In general you should ask for a letter of recommendation for a particular purpose at the time you need it. That purpose might be as generic as "admission to graduate programs in my field" or "to get a job as a software developer", and the same or similar letter might reasonably be sent to several places. However, it's ... | I've solicited and received a few of these "general" letters and stockpile them whenever I can. I simply apply to too many schools and jobs to narrow the field. There is a very low chance of getting the job you apply for sometimes... meaning you must sent applications to tens or hundreds of perspectives. Having them ta... |
62,708 | Is there any way to find all papers that acknowledge a specific author? (i.e., the author is mentioned in the acknowledgement section) | 2016/02/03 | [
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"https://academia.stackexchange.com",
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] | No, you can't. Here are some reasons that this would not be a reasonable request [in the US].
1. Your professor is not going to show you the letter, so they will need to send it to every internship, job, or grad school themselves. Therefore there is no benefit to them to having a letter "on reserve".
2. Letters are wr... | In general you should ask for a letter of recommendation for a particular purpose at the time you need it. That purpose might be as generic as "admission to graduate programs in my field" or "to get a job as a software developer", and the same or similar letter might reasonably be sent to several places. However, it's ... |
62,708 | Is there any way to find all papers that acknowledge a specific author? (i.e., the author is mentioned in the acknowledgement section) | 2016/02/03 | [
"https://academia.stackexchange.com/questions/62708",
"https://academia.stackexchange.com",
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] | No, that isn't how it works. A letter of recommendation should be:
1. tailored to the recipient, or at least to the type of recipient (grad school, job, internship, etc)
2. written (or updated) by the professor at the time it is sent
3. sent directly from the professor to the intended recipient, without passing throug... | No, it is not normal, and not how it works as already explained by other answers.
"although hopefully by then I'd have professors to ask other than this one)." <-- This also shows that you are aware that most likely you will not need his letter in the first place (means, you are wasting his time).
My suggestion: Just... |
62,708 | Is there any way to find all papers that acknowledge a specific author? (i.e., the author is mentioned in the acknowledgement section) | 2016/02/03 | [
"https://academia.stackexchange.com/questions/62708",
"https://academia.stackexchange.com",
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] | In general you should ask for a letter of recommendation for a particular purpose at the time you need it. That purpose might be as generic as "admission to graduate programs in my field" or "to get a job as a software developer", and the same or similar letter might reasonably be sent to several places. However, it's ... | No, it is not normal, and not how it works as already explained by other answers.
"although hopefully by then I'd have professors to ask other than this one)." <-- This also shows that you are aware that most likely you will not need his letter in the first place (means, you are wasting his time).
My suggestion: Just... |
62,708 | Is there any way to find all papers that acknowledge a specific author? (i.e., the author is mentioned in the acknowledgement section) | 2016/02/03 | [
"https://academia.stackexchange.com/questions/62708",
"https://academia.stackexchange.com",
"https://academia.stackexchange.com/users/452/"
] | No, you can't. Here are some reasons that this would not be a reasonable request [in the US].
1. Your professor is not going to show you the letter, so they will need to send it to every internship, job, or grad school themselves. Therefore there is no benefit to them to having a letter "on reserve".
2. Letters are wr... | No, it is not normal, and not how it works as already explained by other answers.
"although hopefully by then I'd have professors to ask other than this one)." <-- This also shows that you are aware that most likely you will not need his letter in the first place (means, you are wasting his time).
My suggestion: Just... |
62,708 | Is there any way to find all papers that acknowledge a specific author? (i.e., the author is mentioned in the acknowledgement section) | 2016/02/03 | [
"https://academia.stackexchange.com/questions/62708",
"https://academia.stackexchange.com",
"https://academia.stackexchange.com/users/452/"
] | No, you can't. Here are some reasons that this would not be a reasonable request [in the US].
1. Your professor is not going to show you the letter, so they will need to send it to every internship, job, or grad school themselves. Therefore there is no benefit to them to having a letter "on reserve".
2. Letters are wr... | I'll disagree with the other answers slightly. Some universities will maintain "placement files" for their students, and these include recommendation letters. For example:
<https://www.cwu.edu/career/placement-file-faqs>
<https://www.uidaho.edu/current-students/career-services/students-and-alumni/placement-files#accor... |
62,708 | Is there any way to find all papers that acknowledge a specific author? (i.e., the author is mentioned in the acknowledgement section) | 2016/02/03 | [
"https://academia.stackexchange.com/questions/62708",
"https://academia.stackexchange.com",
"https://academia.stackexchange.com/users/452/"
] | No, that isn't how it works. A letter of recommendation should be:
1. tailored to the recipient, or at least to the type of recipient (grad school, job, internship, etc)
2. written (or updated) by the professor at the time it is sent
3. sent directly from the professor to the intended recipient, without passing throug... | I've solicited and received a few of these "general" letters and stockpile them whenever I can. I simply apply to too many schools and jobs to narrow the field. There is a very low chance of getting the job you apply for sometimes... meaning you must sent applications to tens or hundreds of perspectives. Having them ta... |
62,708 | Is there any way to find all papers that acknowledge a specific author? (i.e., the author is mentioned in the acknowledgement section) | 2016/02/03 | [
"https://academia.stackexchange.com/questions/62708",
"https://academia.stackexchange.com",
"https://academia.stackexchange.com/users/452/"
] | No, you can't. Here are some reasons that this would not be a reasonable request [in the US].
1. Your professor is not going to show you the letter, so they will need to send it to every internship, job, or grad school themselves. Therefore there is no benefit to them to having a letter "on reserve".
2. Letters are wr... | No, that isn't how it works. A letter of recommendation should be:
1. tailored to the recipient, or at least to the type of recipient (grad school, job, internship, etc)
2. written (or updated) by the professor at the time it is sent
3. sent directly from the professor to the intended recipient, without passing throug... |
62,708 | Is there any way to find all papers that acknowledge a specific author? (i.e., the author is mentioned in the acknowledgement section) | 2016/02/03 | [
"https://academia.stackexchange.com/questions/62708",
"https://academia.stackexchange.com",
"https://academia.stackexchange.com/users/452/"
] | No, you can't. Here are some reasons that this would not be a reasonable request [in the US].
1. Your professor is not going to show you the letter, so they will need to send it to every internship, job, or grad school themselves. Therefore there is no benefit to them to having a letter "on reserve".
2. Letters are wr... | I've solicited and received a few of these "general" letters and stockpile them whenever I can. I simply apply to too many schools and jobs to narrow the field. There is a very low chance of getting the job you apply for sometimes... meaning you must sent applications to tens or hundreds of perspectives. Having them ta... |
62,708 | Is there any way to find all papers that acknowledge a specific author? (i.e., the author is mentioned in the acknowledgement section) | 2016/02/03 | [
"https://academia.stackexchange.com/questions/62708",
"https://academia.stackexchange.com",
"https://academia.stackexchange.com/users/452/"
] | I'll disagree with the other answers slightly. Some universities will maintain "placement files" for their students, and these include recommendation letters. For example:
<https://www.cwu.edu/career/placement-file-faqs>
<https://www.uidaho.edu/current-students/career-services/students-and-alumni/placement-files#accor... | I've solicited and received a few of these "general" letters and stockpile them whenever I can. I simply apply to too many schools and jobs to narrow the field. There is a very low chance of getting the job you apply for sometimes... meaning you must sent applications to tens or hundreds of perspectives. Having them ta... |
38,553 | Is there a third-party accessory that plugs into the iPhone's dock connector and lets you literally *drop* it into a (supplied by the same manufacturer) cradle to charge by way of electrical contact?
This question is NOT asking about a SYNCING cradle. ONLY charging is sufficient.
This question is NOT about "charging ... | 2012/01/28 | [
"https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/38553",
"https://apple.stackexchange.com",
"https://apple.stackexchange.com/users/11628/"
] | You'd want something like this charger called [Elevation Dock](http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/hop/elevation-dock-the-best-dock-for-iphone) | maybe something like this
<http://amzn.to/AjoFSV>
or this (which syncs as well but is optional)
<http://amzn.to/wu9mMH> |
112,035 | I've recently left a company for whom I developed an open source project for over two years. The project is now gaining traction with its intended community, so in many ways my hard work is paying off.
Of course, with more users means more bug reports, feature requests, and contributions. Because the project has been... | 2018/05/10 | [
"https://workplace.stackexchange.com/questions/112035",
"https://workplace.stackexchange.com",
"https://workplace.stackexchange.com/users/86929/"
] | **Short Version : Move on and Let It Go**
>
> I've recently left a company for whom I developed an open source project for over two years. The project is now gaining traction with its intended community, so in many ways my hard work is paying off.
>
>
>
You were paid, you left, you're not being paid to do it now.... | It is difficult to say in general. Keep several things in mind:
* your current employer and working contract may restrict (or, in some cases even, forbid) contribution to outside open source projects, and things could be different if you do that on work time and on work computer, or at home on your own one. I certainl... |
112,035 | I've recently left a company for whom I developed an open source project for over two years. The project is now gaining traction with its intended community, so in many ways my hard work is paying off.
Of course, with more users means more bug reports, feature requests, and contributions. Because the project has been... | 2018/05/10 | [
"https://workplace.stackexchange.com/questions/112035",
"https://workplace.stackexchange.com",
"https://workplace.stackexchange.com/users/86929/"
] | **Short Version : Move on and Let It Go**
>
> I've recently left a company for whom I developed an open source project for over two years. The project is now gaining traction with its intended community, so in many ways my hard work is paying off.
>
>
>
You were paid, you left, you're not being paid to do it now.... | I think you should fork the project if you want to continue working on it. Create a fork in github that has no relation to the previous company and get people to contribute there. You can make yourself and other active community members into a committee for governing the project (it'll be a lot if you want to manage it... |
112,035 | I've recently left a company for whom I developed an open source project for over two years. The project is now gaining traction with its intended community, so in many ways my hard work is paying off.
Of course, with more users means more bug reports, feature requests, and contributions. Because the project has been... | 2018/05/10 | [
"https://workplace.stackexchange.com/questions/112035",
"https://workplace.stackexchange.com",
"https://workplace.stackexchange.com/users/86929/"
] | **Short Version : Move on and Let It Go**
>
> I've recently left a company for whom I developed an open source project for over two years. The project is now gaining traction with its intended community, so in many ways my hard work is paying off.
>
>
>
You were paid, you left, you're not being paid to do it now.... | You're free to submit pull requests as you like, regardless of license.
* You should definitely avoid using any knowledge of the business or business-IP to create pull-requests.
* You should also not represent yourself as belonging to the company
Whether or not they *accept* said pull requests is up to them. You may... |
37,921 | I am looking to getting started with the "SLR-Photography". I just purchased an SLR camera (D5100) but I feel I'm taking pretty poor photographs.
Now I think the fault lies in the fact that I lack the understanding of digital photography. So to understand stuff, I am looking to learn (obviously). I need to decide if I... | 2013/04/11 | [
"https://photo.stackexchange.com/questions/37921",
"https://photo.stackexchange.com",
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] | The free resource you point to (digital photography school) has a great reputation and produces quality content. Start there and don't think about spending money until you start feeling like you you find yourself unable to push your craft forward with the resources available. When you're ready to start investing in bei... | This is a dilemma most of us face when getting into photography. I would suggest that you start reading some books or visit the innumerable sites available in the internet for learning the basics of photography.
Understand the terms and techniques and put it in practice by taking pictures. Again read a different topi... |
37,921 | I am looking to getting started with the "SLR-Photography". I just purchased an SLR camera (D5100) but I feel I'm taking pretty poor photographs.
Now I think the fault lies in the fact that I lack the understanding of digital photography. So to understand stuff, I am looking to learn (obviously). I need to decide if I... | 2013/04/11 | [
"https://photo.stackexchange.com/questions/37921",
"https://photo.stackexchange.com",
"https://photo.stackexchange.com/users/19305/"
] | The free resource you point to (digital photography school) has a great reputation and produces quality content. Start there and don't think about spending money until you start feeling like you you find yourself unable to push your craft forward with the resources available. When you're ready to start investing in bei... | Every nikon user gets a free crash course about basic photography on the purchase of Nikon camera. try and consult your retailer he may provide you with some detail . or if it is not available at your location, you can learn basic photography from the nikon website itself.
<http://www.nikonusa.com/Learn-And-Explore/in... |
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