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346,993 | Which one is more used in a daily conversation?
To me, "I grabbed his collar" would be more used than " I grabbed him by the collar".
Is there any different shades of meaning?
"I grabbed him by the collar" seems like "I subdued him in any way by getting hold of his collar" : a police officer catching a criminal b... | 2016/09/06 | [
"https://english.stackexchange.com/questions/346993",
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] | I would interpret "I grabbed his collar" literally, and with the intent of describing that you did so by grabbing a piece of his attire.
However, "I grabbed him by the collar" is different in two ways:
* The emphasis is on the fact you grabbed him.
* The collar is a metaphor for the fact you did so to control his act... | I would always say "I grabbed him by the collar." It's just more satisfying that way.
Please note that you can use this phrase emphatically even if you haven't literally grabbed someone by the collar. For example, I might march my child over to a mess he had promised to clean up, and describe it later to someone else ... |
293,496 | I would really like to play my Steam games on my Chromebook, but I cannot figure out how to get Steam and play my games on said glorified web browser. Is there any good way to play Steam on a Chromebook? | 2016/12/05 | [
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com/questions/293496",
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com",
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com/users/142254/"
] | As mentioned in the other answer, you could install Linux on your Chromebook. However, this may not be of use because most of the games are processor-specific and will likely require Intel/AMD processors (x64 or x86 instruction set) instead of a Chromebook's ARM processor (completely different instruction set).
Altho... | I own an Acer 15 chromebook. in the download page of steam you should hit the tiny steam icon under the blue button. After installing linux to the chromebook open files app and click your new .deb file. hit the blue button that shows. it will install. once it installs you will launch steam and it will install itself. d... |
293,496 | I would really like to play my Steam games on my Chromebook, but I cannot figure out how to get Steam and play my games on said glorified web browser. Is there any good way to play Steam on a Chromebook? | 2016/12/05 | [
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com/questions/293496",
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com",
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com/users/142254/"
] | There are always "ways". But one of the "best" is going to utilize In home Streaming.
First you get steam up and running on a powerful computer, then you install something like crouton, and then steam on the chrome book.
Finally, login to steam on both the powerful machine, and the chrome book, and you can play the... | I own an Acer 15 chromebook. in the download page of steam you should hit the tiny steam icon under the blue button. After installing linux to the chromebook open files app and click your new .deb file. hit the blue button that shows. it will install. once it installs you will launch steam and it will install itself. d... |
293,496 | I would really like to play my Steam games on my Chromebook, but I cannot figure out how to get Steam and play my games on said glorified web browser. Is there any good way to play Steam on a Chromebook? | 2016/12/05 | [
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com/questions/293496",
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com",
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com/users/142254/"
] | I own an Acer 15 chromebook. in the download page of steam you should hit the tiny steam icon under the blue button. After installing linux to the chromebook open files app and click your new .deb file. hit the blue button that shows. it will install. once it installs you will launch steam and it will install itself. d... | Short Answer: NO!
Explained: Chromebooks were made as a way to access the internet- NOTHING ELSE. I have owned 5 chromebooks over the years, all different brands. In all of them, everything was sautered onto the motherboard. They have about 8gb of hard drive space on average and one core processor. I think that they h... |
293,496 | I would really like to play my Steam games on my Chromebook, but I cannot figure out how to get Steam and play my games on said glorified web browser. Is there any good way to play Steam on a Chromebook? | 2016/12/05 | [
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com/questions/293496",
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com",
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com/users/142254/"
] | The only way to nattily install steam on the laptop and run it, [by first installing linux](http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/how-to/laptop/bring-steam-gaming-your-chromebook-3591011/) | I own an Acer 15 chromebook. in the download page of steam you should hit the tiny steam icon under the blue button. After installing linux to the chromebook open files app and click your new .deb file. hit the blue button that shows. it will install. once it installs you will launch steam and it will install itself. d... |
293,496 | I would really like to play my Steam games on my Chromebook, but I cannot figure out how to get Steam and play my games on said glorified web browser. Is there any good way to play Steam on a Chromebook? | 2016/12/05 | [
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com/questions/293496",
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com",
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com/users/142254/"
] | There are always "ways". But one of the "best" is going to utilize In home Streaming.
First you get steam up and running on a powerful computer, then you install something like crouton, and then steam on the chrome book.
Finally, login to steam on both the powerful machine, and the chrome book, and you can play the... | Short Answer: NO!
Explained: Chromebooks were made as a way to access the internet- NOTHING ELSE. I have owned 5 chromebooks over the years, all different brands. In all of them, everything was sautered onto the motherboard. They have about 8gb of hard drive space on average and one core processor. I think that they h... |
40,817 | I want to know the correct form:
>
> He and I will go there
>
> or
>
> He and me will go there.
>
>
>
Which is correct? | 2014/11/30 | [
"https://ell.stackexchange.com/questions/40817",
"https://ell.stackexchange.com",
"https://ell.stackexchange.com/users/12392/"
] | It's supposed to be:
>
> He and I will go there
>
>
>
English word order is "subject-verb-object" and in English, word order typically wins out over anything else. Typically what precedes the verb in a sentence is the subject, so subject pronouns will be expected and mistakes will probably be interpreted as that.... | "Me and George went to the show."
"Me and George" - A Compound Subject.
"Me went to the show." - A Simple Subject |
3,110,817 | I do not have much experience coding systems dealing with web-services. Please help me in solving following confusion.
One of my clients want me to build an iPhone App that had native UI controls but deals extensively with Web Services. Right from authenticating the user into a network to loading a list of users or an... | 2010/06/24 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/3110817",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/154967/"
] | * XML and JSON are data interchange formats. JSON is generally considered easier to work with, although a good library should make both palatable.
* REST is an architectural style; it is the architectural style that HTTP is designed to support.
* SOAP is a protocol for implementing web services, and it does not follow ... | RESTFul webservices can return responses in XML or in JSon, the option of using such service is better than soap for iphone because of the overhead involved with soap as you mentioned. Basically when u get responses in xml or json its just some text that you need to parse. I would recommend going with Json as there are... |
46,354 | Usually what kind of lens are used in mobile phones. I mean of the types similar to convex, concave etc.. Are they fixed focal length usually?
How do we get the focal length of camera from digital photo? (Programmatically using MATLAB for instance) | 2013/12/30 | [
"https://photo.stackexchange.com/questions/46354",
"https://photo.stackexchange.com",
"https://photo.stackexchange.com/users/9722/"
] | You might find this page interresting, discussing the technical feat of the pureview 808 lens.
[Plastic components of pureview](http://ramrao.abajirao.com/photography/nokia-800pv-lens.html)
The highlight is that in order to get good resolution beyond diffraction limits they needed to make lens elements of funny shap... | It depends on the camera design, but they are generally small fixed focal length lenses that are wide and relatively fast to allow lots of light to the sensor. This can vary depending on what the designers were trying to accomplish though. There are even a (very) limited number of phones that include zoom lenses.
To d... |
192,515 | Pokemon ORAS introduced the 'DexNav' search function, which allows you to sneak up on Pokemon, sometimes with unique abilities, unique moves and a higher level than you would find normally.
While sneaking up, you get a look at some of the aforementioned values, including a 'Potential' star rating, which appears to be ... | 2014/11/21 | [
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com/questions/192515",
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com",
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com/users/28182/"
] | The "Potential" refers to the IV ([Individual Values](http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Individual_values)) of the Pokemon.
Each star represents an IV with the max possible value (31).
[Source](http://www.serebii.net/omegarubyalphasapphire/dexnav.shtml) | The official strat guide says that each star represents one perfect IV. So 3 stars means it has at least 3 31 IVs.
 |
192,515 | Pokemon ORAS introduced the 'DexNav' search function, which allows you to sneak up on Pokemon, sometimes with unique abilities, unique moves and a higher level than you would find normally.
While sneaking up, you get a look at some of the aforementioned values, including a 'Potential' star rating, which appears to be ... | 2014/11/21 | [
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com/questions/192515",
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com",
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com/users/28182/"
] | The "Potential" refers to the IV ([Individual Values](http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Individual_values)) of the Pokemon.
Each star represents an IV with the max possible value (31).
[Source](http://www.serebii.net/omegarubyalphasapphire/dexnav.shtml) | The stars under potential represent a perfect and maxed IV of 31 for either HP, Attack, Defense, Spec. Attack, Spec. Defense or Speed.
In OR/AS it appears that any wild pokémon can have up to 3 perfect IV's. To get a pokémon with 6 perfect IV's on all stats, the player now seems to have to breed two wild pokémon with ... |
192,515 | Pokemon ORAS introduced the 'DexNav' search function, which allows you to sneak up on Pokemon, sometimes with unique abilities, unique moves and a higher level than you would find normally.
While sneaking up, you get a look at some of the aforementioned values, including a 'Potential' star rating, which appears to be ... | 2014/11/21 | [
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com/questions/192515",
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com",
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com/users/28182/"
] | The "Potential" refers to the IV ([Individual Values](http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Individual_values)) of the Pokemon.
Each star represents an IV with the max possible value (31).
[Source](http://www.serebii.net/omegarubyalphasapphire/dexnav.shtml) | Each individual star represents a perfect IV. Its not really hard to find one with a perfect IV but to find one with 3 perfect IVs can be more difficult. but the DexNav gotchu. Just press on the pokemon (that you have seen in that area already) and press search and run around while your doing it (you dont have to run).... |
192,515 | Pokemon ORAS introduced the 'DexNav' search function, which allows you to sneak up on Pokemon, sometimes with unique abilities, unique moves and a higher level than you would find normally.
While sneaking up, you get a look at some of the aforementioned values, including a 'Potential' star rating, which appears to be ... | 2014/11/21 | [
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com/questions/192515",
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com",
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com/users/28182/"
] | The official strat guide says that each star represents one perfect IV. So 3 stars means it has at least 3 31 IVs.
 | The stars under potential represent a perfect and maxed IV of 31 for either HP, Attack, Defense, Spec. Attack, Spec. Defense or Speed.
In OR/AS it appears that any wild pokémon can have up to 3 perfect IV's. To get a pokémon with 6 perfect IV's on all stats, the player now seems to have to breed two wild pokémon with ... |
192,515 | Pokemon ORAS introduced the 'DexNav' search function, which allows you to sneak up on Pokemon, sometimes with unique abilities, unique moves and a higher level than you would find normally.
While sneaking up, you get a look at some of the aforementioned values, including a 'Potential' star rating, which appears to be ... | 2014/11/21 | [
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com/questions/192515",
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com",
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com/users/28182/"
] | The official strat guide says that each star represents one perfect IV. So 3 stars means it has at least 3 31 IVs.
 | Each individual star represents a perfect IV. Its not really hard to find one with a perfect IV but to find one with 3 perfect IVs can be more difficult. but the DexNav gotchu. Just press on the pokemon (that you have seen in that area already) and press search and run around while your doing it (you dont have to run).... |
48,351 | [](https://i.stack.imgur.com/LnVXE.png)
All the leaves are turning wine from the edge inwards. Not sure what is causing this, and after a long search I found nothing similar. Anybody? | 2019/11/05 | [
"https://gardening.stackexchange.com/questions/48351",
"https://gardening.stackexchange.com",
"https://gardening.stackexchange.com/users/27331/"
] | One cause of purple leaf discoloration is phosphorous deficiency. This can be aggravated by low temperatures, which might explain why it has started recently (depending where in the world you are gardening, of course).
The purple colour is the result of the plant being unable to producing enough green chlorophyll. Wit... | The only time I've seen this coloration on the edge of the leaves of Tagetes has been when its either too cold (esepcially at night) or the plant is suffering, or has suffered, some drought. You don't say if your plants have been in or outdoors, but overnight temperatures might be a factor, as it was early spring when ... |
55,275 | I met someone on a dating website, things were going great and we ended up getting frisky on camera together.
It turns out that they were a catfish.
Would section 4 of the Sexual Offences Act 2003 cover this as they ‘deceived’ me? | 2020/08/13 | [
"https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/55275",
"https://law.stackexchange.com",
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] | *Yes*, such an act of deceit is capable of triggering section 4 of the Act. It is not necessary that the deceit is to the fact that the act is sexual. It can be sufficient that the deceiver misrepresented their characteristics.
In [*R v Gayle Newland*](https://www.judiciary.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/r-v-newlandsen... | **Would section 4 of the Sexual Offences Act 2003 cover this as they ‘*deceived*’ me?**
**NO**. Not in the circumstances described by the OP as it does not meet the statutory definition of *deceived*. The OP knew what s/he was doing was sexual and, by virture of their own (apparently) freely performed actions, consen... |
452,499 | I sometimes hear British people say "We've got ~" just like "We've got an apple", instead of " We have an apple."
And I wonder if British people use "We have ~" or not.
Is this phrase used in conversations in daily life? | 2018/06/29 | [
"https://english.stackexchange.com/questions/452499",
"https://english.stackexchange.com",
"https://english.stackexchange.com/users/305366/"
] | Can't is widely considered an abbreviated form of 'cannot', and 'cannot you tell?' is a grammatical expression.
>
> Most contractions represent the joining of two words. “Can’t” is an
> exception however. Following the rules that apply to most
> contractions, you probably find yourself tempted to replace “can’t”
> wi... | "...can't you tell?" is valid usage.
It would be understood as a contraction representing
"... can you not tell?"
even though the "n't" for "not" is moved left of the word "you" to join the word "can". |
204,293 | What are the files which can be deleted in a windows server running IIS where the drives are getting filled up. | 2010/11/20 | [
"https://serverfault.com/questions/204293",
"https://serverfault.com",
"https://serverfault.com/users/56826/"
] | You can delete all the subdirectories in "C:\WINDOWS\" whose names begin with "$NtUninstall\*", provided you don't want to uninstall any of the patches to the operating system.
Those subdirectories are hidden, so make the adjustments necessary to Explorer.exe to be able to see them. | How about the IIS log files? |
204,293 | What are the files which can be deleted in a windows server running IIS where the drives are getting filled up. | 2010/11/20 | [
"https://serverfault.com/questions/204293",
"https://serverfault.com",
"https://serverfault.com/users/56826/"
] | Remove redundant user profiles, clear out %TEMP% and IIS logs. Empty the recycle bin (you never know what's hanging around in there!). | How about the IIS log files? |
204,293 | What are the files which can be deleted in a windows server running IIS where the drives are getting filled up. | 2010/11/20 | [
"https://serverfault.com/questions/204293",
"https://serverfault.com",
"https://serverfault.com/users/56826/"
] | You can delete all the subdirectories in "C:\WINDOWS\" whose names begin with "$NtUninstall\*", provided you don't want to uninstall any of the patches to the operating system.
Those subdirectories are hidden, so make the adjustments necessary to Explorer.exe to be able to see them. | The only files that should be filling up the disk are the IIS log files, the system log files and the files used for the web site(s). The system log files might be setup to autoarchive especially in a DoD system. Check %system%\System32\Config to see if you have a bunch of event logs.
Your other options are to expand ... |
204,293 | What are the files which can be deleted in a windows server running IIS where the drives are getting filled up. | 2010/11/20 | [
"https://serverfault.com/questions/204293",
"https://serverfault.com",
"https://serverfault.com/users/56826/"
] | Remove redundant user profiles, clear out %TEMP% and IIS logs. Empty the recycle bin (you never know what's hanging around in there!). | The only files that should be filling up the disk are the IIS log files, the system log files and the files used for the web site(s). The system log files might be setup to autoarchive especially in a DoD system. Check %system%\System32\Config to see if you have a bunch of event logs.
Your other options are to expand ... |
204,293 | What are the files which can be deleted in a windows server running IIS where the drives are getting filled up. | 2010/11/20 | [
"https://serverfault.com/questions/204293",
"https://serverfault.com",
"https://serverfault.com/users/56826/"
] | Remove redundant user profiles, clear out %TEMP% and IIS logs. Empty the recycle bin (you never know what's hanging around in there!). | You can delete all the subdirectories in "C:\WINDOWS\" whose names begin with "$NtUninstall\*", provided you don't want to uninstall any of the patches to the operating system.
Those subdirectories are hidden, so make the adjustments necessary to Explorer.exe to be able to see them. |
11,066 | I'm surprisingly standard,
But can ban if required.
Found in tea, less often than more,
I might also clear your sock drawer. | 2015/03/27 | [
"https://puzzling.stackexchange.com/questions/11066",
"https://puzzling.stackexchange.com",
"https://puzzling.stackexchange.com/users/2484/"
] | I'm going to take a stab and say:
>
> Moderate
>
>
>
*I'm surprisingly standard,*
>
> Moderate as a adjective means average, modest, standard, etc
>
>
>
*But can ban if required.*
>
> As a verb, to moderate, might include banning someone (e.g. from a forum)
>
>
>
*Found in tea, less often than more... | I'll have a go at this and guess:
>
> A string
>
>
>
I'm surprisingly standard
>
> A piece of string is about as 'standard' as things get.
>
>
>
But can ban if required.
>
> In certain situations, anything with strings is prohibited for safety reasons (plenty murder stories with guitar/piano strings, ... |
11,066 | I'm surprisingly standard,
But can ban if required.
Found in tea, less often than more,
I might also clear your sock drawer. | 2015/03/27 | [
"https://puzzling.stackexchange.com/questions/11066",
"https://puzzling.stackexchange.com",
"https://puzzling.stackexchange.com/users/2484/"
] | Answer:
=======
>
> Caffeine
>
>
>
Explanation
===========
I'm surprisingly standard,
>
> You find it everywhere--in coffee, tea, and some sodas.
>
>
>
BUt can ban if required.
>
> It *is* technically a drug--so ODing on it could result in a ban?
>
>
>
Found in tea, less often than more,
>
> I... | I think answer is
>
> Nicotine
>
>
>
I'm surprisingly standard
>
> we hardly can find it in stores
>
>
>
But can ban if required.
>
> govt might ban foods/drinks which contains it
>
>
>
Found in tea, less often than more,
>
> tea contains it in very small amount
>
>
>
I might also clear you... |
11,066 | I'm surprisingly standard,
But can ban if required.
Found in tea, less often than more,
I might also clear your sock drawer. | 2015/03/27 | [
"https://puzzling.stackexchange.com/questions/11066",
"https://puzzling.stackexchange.com",
"https://puzzling.stackexchange.com/users/2484/"
] | In a similar vein to [Alconja's answer](https://puzzling.stackexchange.com/a/11089/5373), how about this?
>
> A FLAG.
>
>
>
*I'm surprisingly standard,*
>
> A flag can also be called a standard (as in battle standard)
>
>
>
*But can ban if required.*
>
> ... or a banner, which can also mean "one who ba... | Ok i want to give another try/(last try may be)
Is it
>
> Sugar
>
>
>
I'm surprisingly standard,
>
> Sugar is surprisingly standard,
>
>
>
But can ban if required.
>
> Everyone knows which sugar is banned (br\*wn sugar)
>
>
>
Found in tea, less often than more,
>
> some people avoid it in tea,... |
11,066 | I'm surprisingly standard,
But can ban if required.
Found in tea, less often than more,
I might also clear your sock drawer. | 2015/03/27 | [
"https://puzzling.stackexchange.com/questions/11066",
"https://puzzling.stackexchange.com",
"https://puzzling.stackexchange.com/users/2484/"
] | My guess would be:
>
> Alcohol!
>
>
>
I'm surprisingly standard,
>
> Alcohol is very standard
>
>
>
But can ban if required.
>
> Prohibition of alcohol in the US in 1920's
>
>
>
Found in tea, less often than more,
>
> Sometimes(less often than more often) people drink tea with some sort of alcoh... | I think answer is
>
> Nicotine
>
>
>
I'm surprisingly standard
>
> we hardly can find it in stores
>
>
>
But can ban if required.
>
> govt might ban foods/drinks which contains it
>
>
>
Found in tea, less often than more,
>
> tea contains it in very small amount
>
>
>
I might also clear you... |
11,066 | I'm surprisingly standard,
But can ban if required.
Found in tea, less often than more,
I might also clear your sock drawer. | 2015/03/27 | [
"https://puzzling.stackexchange.com/questions/11066",
"https://puzzling.stackexchange.com",
"https://puzzling.stackexchange.com/users/2484/"
] | Ok i want to give another try/(last try may be)
Is it
>
> Sugar
>
>
>
I'm surprisingly standard,
>
> Sugar is surprisingly standard,
>
>
>
But can ban if required.
>
> Everyone knows which sugar is banned (br\*wn sugar)
>
>
>
Found in tea, less often than more,
>
> some people avoid it in tea,... | I think answer is
>
> Nicotine
>
>
>
I'm surprisingly standard
>
> we hardly can find it in stores
>
>
>
But can ban if required.
>
> govt might ban foods/drinks which contains it
>
>
>
Found in tea, less often than more,
>
> tea contains it in very small amount
>
>
>
I might also clear you... |
11,066 | I'm surprisingly standard,
But can ban if required.
Found in tea, less often than more,
I might also clear your sock drawer. | 2015/03/27 | [
"https://puzzling.stackexchange.com/questions/11066",
"https://puzzling.stackexchange.com",
"https://puzzling.stackexchange.com/users/2484/"
] | In a similar vein to [Alconja's answer](https://puzzling.stackexchange.com/a/11089/5373), how about this?
>
> A FLAG.
>
>
>
*I'm surprisingly standard,*
>
> A flag can also be called a standard (as in battle standard)
>
>
>
*But can ban if required.*
>
> ... or a banner, which can also mean "one who ba... | Answer:
>
> Honey
>
>
>
I'm surprisingly standard,
>
> In a lot of standard family stories, the husband calls his wife honey.
>
>
>
But can ban if required.
>
> The wife could restrict her husband or children from doing something.
>
>
>
Found in tea, less often than more,
>
> Some people add ho... |
11,066 | I'm surprisingly standard,
But can ban if required.
Found in tea, less often than more,
I might also clear your sock drawer. | 2015/03/27 | [
"https://puzzling.stackexchange.com/questions/11066",
"https://puzzling.stackexchange.com",
"https://puzzling.stackexchange.com/users/2484/"
] | I'm going to take a stab and say:
>
> Moderate
>
>
>
*I'm surprisingly standard,*
>
> Moderate as a adjective means average, modest, standard, etc
>
>
>
*But can ban if required.*
>
> As a verb, to moderate, might include banning someone (e.g. from a forum)
>
>
>
*Found in tea, less often than more... | Answer:
=======
>
> Caffeine
>
>
>
Explanation
===========
I'm surprisingly standard,
>
> You find it everywhere--in coffee, tea, and some sodas.
>
>
>
BUt can ban if required.
>
> It *is* technically a drug--so ODing on it could result in a ban?
>
>
>
Found in tea, less often than more,
>
> I... |
11,066 | I'm surprisingly standard,
But can ban if required.
Found in tea, less often than more,
I might also clear your sock drawer. | 2015/03/27 | [
"https://puzzling.stackexchange.com/questions/11066",
"https://puzzling.stackexchange.com",
"https://puzzling.stackexchange.com/users/2484/"
] | I'm going to take a stab and say:
>
> Moderate
>
>
>
*I'm surprisingly standard,*
>
> Moderate as a adjective means average, modest, standard, etc
>
>
>
*But can ban if required.*
>
> As a verb, to moderate, might include banning someone (e.g. from a forum)
>
>
>
*Found in tea, less often than more... | Answer:
>
> Honey
>
>
>
I'm surprisingly standard,
>
> In a lot of standard family stories, the husband calls his wife honey.
>
>
>
But can ban if required.
>
> The wife could restrict her husband or children from doing something.
>
>
>
Found in tea, less often than more,
>
> Some people add ho... |
11,066 | I'm surprisingly standard,
But can ban if required.
Found in tea, less often than more,
I might also clear your sock drawer. | 2015/03/27 | [
"https://puzzling.stackexchange.com/questions/11066",
"https://puzzling.stackexchange.com",
"https://puzzling.stackexchange.com/users/2484/"
] | I'm going to take a stab and say:
>
> Moderate
>
>
>
*I'm surprisingly standard,*
>
> Moderate as a adjective means average, modest, standard, etc
>
>
>
*But can ban if required.*
>
> As a verb, to moderate, might include banning someone (e.g. from a forum)
>
>
>
*Found in tea, less often than more... | I think answer is
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> Nicotine
>
>
>
I'm surprisingly standard
>
> we hardly can find it in stores
>
>
>
But can ban if required.
>
> govt might ban foods/drinks which contains it
>
>
>
Found in tea, less often than more,
>
> tea contains it in very small amount
>
>
>
I might also clear you... |
11,066 | I'm surprisingly standard,
But can ban if required.
Found in tea, less often than more,
I might also clear your sock drawer. | 2015/03/27 | [
"https://puzzling.stackexchange.com/questions/11066",
"https://puzzling.stackexchange.com",
"https://puzzling.stackexchange.com/users/2484/"
] | My guess would be:
>
> Alcohol!
>
>
>
I'm surprisingly standard,
>
> Alcohol is very standard
>
>
>
But can ban if required.
>
> Prohibition of alcohol in the US in 1920's
>
>
>
Found in tea, less often than more,
>
> Sometimes(less often than more often) people drink tea with some sort of alcoh... | I'll have a go at this and guess:
>
> A string
>
>
>
I'm surprisingly standard
>
> A piece of string is about as 'standard' as things get.
>
>
>
But can ban if required.
>
> In certain situations, anything with strings is prohibited for safety reasons (plenty murder stories with guitar/piano strings, ... |
104,504 | Chrome and Firefox have now rapid release cycles. Also Opera is starting to get speed and Internet Explorer should take the high road soon. I am a web developer. What does that mean for me? What consequences does it have for me? Will it be an advantage for my work or another burden? | 2011/08/29 | [
"https://softwareengineering.stackexchange.com/questions/104504",
"https://softwareengineering.stackexchange.com",
"https://softwareengineering.stackexchange.com/users/20342/"
] | With HTML5 being supported more fully, I would say advantageous. You will need to worry far less about feature detection (although it is still a good practice).
However, if the companies fail to perform, more errors will surely be annoying/cause more feature detection.
My 2 cents. | After the super buggy first release of FF4, I hope they will be able to keep up with the fast release dates, trying to release something which actually work and don't break existing websites.
To me, fastest release dates means more worries for us developers about new possible bugs and breaking existing websites, and n... |
104,504 | Chrome and Firefox have now rapid release cycles. Also Opera is starting to get speed and Internet Explorer should take the high road soon. I am a web developer. What does that mean for me? What consequences does it have for me? Will it be an advantage for my work or another burden? | 2011/08/29 | [
"https://softwareengineering.stackexchange.com/questions/104504",
"https://softwareengineering.stackexchange.com",
"https://softwareengineering.stackexchange.com/users/20342/"
] | One one hand, it is a good thing since new features and updated support can be pushed out in more regular cycles, rather than waiting for a big-bang type of release.
On the flip side, it means there is a greater range of support levels for different browsers - more versions of Firefox and Chrome out there. This is neg... | After the super buggy first release of FF4, I hope they will be able to keep up with the fast release dates, trying to release something which actually work and don't break existing websites.
To me, fastest release dates means more worries for us developers about new possible bugs and breaking existing websites, and n... |
104,504 | Chrome and Firefox have now rapid release cycles. Also Opera is starting to get speed and Internet Explorer should take the high road soon. I am a web developer. What does that mean for me? What consequences does it have for me? Will it be an advantage for my work or another burden? | 2011/08/29 | [
"https://softwareengineering.stackexchange.com/questions/104504",
"https://softwareengineering.stackexchange.com",
"https://softwareengineering.stackexchange.com/users/20342/"
] | Advantages: browser updates are now following a push model ala Chrome so that you aren't waiting on users to go out and download the latest browser. Rapid release allows the browser developer to push new features out quicker instead of having to wait for a major update. There will soon be only one "version" of a browse... | After the super buggy first release of FF4, I hope they will be able to keep up with the fast release dates, trying to release something which actually work and don't break existing websites.
To me, fastest release dates means more worries for us developers about new possible bugs and breaking existing websites, and n... |
198,508 | On Stack Exchange, I've pretty much only ever used Stack Overflow, and one thing they push (fairly) strongly is that questions should have specific answers. Make yes or no questions, or questions on syntax or the usage of functions, or whatever.
The point is that your question should create answers, not discussion.
M... | 2013/09/27 | [
"https://meta.stackexchange.com/questions/198508",
"https://meta.stackexchange.com",
"https://meta.stackexchange.com/users/235225/"
] | You could try
* <https://chat.stackoverflow.com> - just remember to not come off sounding like a help vampire; just because the rules are relaxed doesn't mean you can walk in and get free code!
* <http://slant.co> - Great place to get an opinion. You can see how many votes each option has recieved, and it gives you re... | Make your "how" question part of the process of determining what the answer should be.
>
> Q: How do I tell which point-and-shoot cameras take good low light
> photos?
>
>
> A: I strongly recommend looking for something with
>
>
> * a fast lens (2.0 at least)
> * reasonable ISO handling (at least 400, but prefe... |
198,508 | On Stack Exchange, I've pretty much only ever used Stack Overflow, and one thing they push (fairly) strongly is that questions should have specific answers. Make yes or no questions, or questions on syntax or the usage of functions, or whatever.
The point is that your question should create answers, not discussion.
M... | 2013/09/27 | [
"https://meta.stackexchange.com/questions/198508",
"https://meta.stackexchange.com",
"https://meta.stackexchange.com/users/235225/"
] | You could try
* <https://chat.stackoverflow.com> - just remember to not come off sounding like a help vampire; just because the rules are relaxed doesn't mean you can walk in and get free code!
* <http://slant.co> - Great place to get an opinion. You can see how many votes each option has recieved, and it gives you re... | >
> My question is - what if you actually need a small discussion? For example, if you want people's opinions on options for some kind of syntax or usability of your program - a "How should I..." as opposed to a "How do I...".
>
>
>
Use one of your SE site's chat rooms, and ask people there. There's a link to chat... |
198,508 | On Stack Exchange, I've pretty much only ever used Stack Overflow, and one thing they push (fairly) strongly is that questions should have specific answers. Make yes or no questions, or questions on syntax or the usage of functions, or whatever.
The point is that your question should create answers, not discussion.
M... | 2013/09/27 | [
"https://meta.stackexchange.com/questions/198508",
"https://meta.stackexchange.com",
"https://meta.stackexchange.com/users/235225/"
] | Make your "how" question part of the process of determining what the answer should be.
>
> Q: How do I tell which point-and-shoot cameras take good low light
> photos?
>
>
> A: I strongly recommend looking for something with
>
>
> * a fast lens (2.0 at least)
> * reasonable ISO handling (at least 400, but prefe... | >
> My question is - what if you actually need a small discussion? For example, if you want people's opinions on options for some kind of syntax or usability of your program - a "How should I..." as opposed to a "How do I...".
>
>
>
Use one of your SE site's chat rooms, and ask people there. There's a link to chat... |
50,395 | Psalm 8:5 New International Version
>
> You have made **them** a little lower than the angels and crowned them with glory and honor.
>
>
>
English Standard Version
>
> Yet you have made **him** a little lower than the heavenly beings and crowned him with glory and honor.
>
>
>
In <https://biblehub.com/psalm... | 2020/09/03 | [
"https://hermeneutics.stackexchange.com/questions/50395",
"https://hermeneutics.stackexchange.com",
"https://hermeneutics.stackexchange.com/users/35953/"
] | Here we must be very careful. The Hebrew word translated "God" in the OT is most often אֱלהִים (elohim) which does not mean the same as the NT word Θεός (theos). The Hebrew אֱלהִים (elohim) most often refers to God Almighty, the LORD, YHWH, etc; but not always. Here are a few times where it clearly does not.
* Ex 4:16... | Notice that the Psalm 8:5 [NIV] mistranslation of **Psalm 8:6 [MT]** is considering "human beings" plural - an inaccurate translation of the two distinct figures discussed in the Hebrew [MT] : "Man" (אֱ֖נוֹשׁ) and "Son of Man" (בֶן־אָ֜דָ֗ם).
Psalm 8:4 [NIV] "what is mankind that you are mindful of them, human beings t... |
50,395 | Psalm 8:5 New International Version
>
> You have made **them** a little lower than the angels and crowned them with glory and honor.
>
>
>
English Standard Version
>
> Yet you have made **him** a little lower than the heavenly beings and crowned him with glory and honor.
>
>
>
In <https://biblehub.com/psalm... | 2020/09/03 | [
"https://hermeneutics.stackexchange.com/questions/50395",
"https://hermeneutics.stackexchange.com",
"https://hermeneutics.stackexchange.com/users/35953/"
] | Notice that the Psalm 8:5 [NIV] mistranslation of **Psalm 8:6 [MT]** is considering "human beings" plural - an inaccurate translation of the two distinct figures discussed in the Hebrew [MT] : "Man" (אֱ֖נוֹשׁ) and "Son of Man" (בֶן־אָ֜דָ֗ם).
Psalm 8:4 [NIV] "what is mankind that you are mindful of them, human beings t... | Dottard's answer to this question provides a very useful list of different readings for ELOHIM, but conspicuously absent is the usage of ELOHIM for "angels". "Sons of ELOHIM" is the proper phrase for "angels", though the proper word for "messengers" is MAL'AK.
Some take Ps 82:6 to refer to the divine council. "Angels"... |
50,395 | Psalm 8:5 New International Version
>
> You have made **them** a little lower than the angels and crowned them with glory and honor.
>
>
>
English Standard Version
>
> Yet you have made **him** a little lower than the heavenly beings and crowned him with glory and honor.
>
>
>
In <https://biblehub.com/psalm... | 2020/09/03 | [
"https://hermeneutics.stackexchange.com/questions/50395",
"https://hermeneutics.stackexchange.com",
"https://hermeneutics.stackexchange.com/users/35953/"
] | Here we must be very careful. The Hebrew word translated "God" in the OT is most often אֱלהִים (elohim) which does not mean the same as the NT word Θεός (theos). The Hebrew אֱלהִים (elohim) most often refers to God Almighty, the LORD, YHWH, etc; but not always. Here are a few times where it clearly does not.
* Ex 4:16... | Dottard's answer to this question provides a very useful list of different readings for ELOHIM, but conspicuously absent is the usage of ELOHIM for "angels". "Sons of ELOHIM" is the proper phrase for "angels", though the proper word for "messengers" is MAL'AK.
Some take Ps 82:6 to refer to the divine council. "Angels"... |
532,521 | Which type of data structure uses more memory?
* Hashtable
* Hashmap
* ArrayList
Could you please give me a brief explanation which one is less prone to memory leakage? | 2009/02/10 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/532521",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/-1/"
] | Hashtables (be it HashMap or HashTable) would take a little more memory than what they use to actually store the information.
Hashing performance comes at a price. | In most languages it depends on how good you are at picking up your toys after you're done with them.
In Java, it doesn't matter since garbage collection is done automatically and you don't really need to worry about memory leaks. |
532,521 | Which type of data structure uses more memory?
* Hashtable
* Hashmap
* ArrayList
Could you please give me a brief explanation which one is less prone to memory leakage? | 2009/02/10 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/532521",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/-1/"
] | >
> *...which one to use for avoiding the memory leakage*
>
>
>
The answer is **all** of them and **none** of them.
Memory leakage is not related to the data structure, but the way you use them.
The amount of memory used by each one is irrelevant when you aim to avoid "memory leakage".
The best thing you can do... | Hashtables (be it HashMap or HashTable) would take a little more memory than what they use to actually store the information.
Hashing performance comes at a price. |
532,521 | Which type of data structure uses more memory?
* Hashtable
* Hashmap
* ArrayList
Could you please give me a brief explanation which one is less prone to memory leakage? | 2009/02/10 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/532521",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/-1/"
] | Your question is woefully underspecified because the concrete data structures you specify are not of comparable structure.
The HashMap/HashTable are comparable since they both function as maps (key -> value lookups).
ArrayLists (and lists in general) do not.
The HashMap/HashTable part is easy to answer as they are la... | Hashtables (be it HashMap or HashTable) would take a little more memory than what they use to actually store the information.
Hashing performance comes at a price. |
532,521 | Which type of data structure uses more memory?
* Hashtable
* Hashmap
* ArrayList
Could you please give me a brief explanation which one is less prone to memory leakage? | 2009/02/10 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/532521",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/-1/"
] | >
> *...which one to use for avoiding the memory leakage*
>
>
>
The answer is **all** of them and **none** of them.
Memory leakage is not related to the data structure, but the way you use them.
The amount of memory used by each one is irrelevant when you aim to avoid "memory leakage".
The best thing you can do... | As others have pointed out, your question is underspecified.
Still, sometimes an ArrayList based implementation can replace a HashMap based implementation (I would not consider Hashtable at all, it's obsolete). You might need to search the ArrayList linearly but for small Lists that might still be fast enough and the... |
532,521 | Which type of data structure uses more memory?
* Hashtable
* Hashmap
* ArrayList
Could you please give me a brief explanation which one is less prone to memory leakage? | 2009/02/10 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/532521",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/-1/"
] | A java.util.Collection stores references to objects.
A java.util.Map stores references to Map.Entry instances, which hold references to keys and objects.
So a java.util.Collection holding N references to objects will require less memory than a java.util.Map holding onto the same N references, because the Map has to p... | In most languages it depends on how good you are at picking up your toys after you're done with them.
In Java, it doesn't matter since garbage collection is done automatically and you don't really need to worry about memory leaks. |
532,521 | Which type of data structure uses more memory?
* Hashtable
* Hashmap
* ArrayList
Could you please give me a brief explanation which one is less prone to memory leakage? | 2009/02/10 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/532521",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/-1/"
] | As others have pointed out, your question is underspecified.
Still, sometimes an ArrayList based implementation can replace a HashMap based implementation (I would not consider Hashtable at all, it's obsolete). You might need to search the ArrayList linearly but for small Lists that might still be fast enough and the... | In most languages it depends on how good you are at picking up your toys after you're done with them.
In Java, it doesn't matter since garbage collection is done automatically and you don't really need to worry about memory leaks. |
733,875 | There are many free online services which provides you with large spaces to store your personal materials, mails, etc. But is there any place that can let us host our code - which keeps the change history?
[Google Code](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Code) or [SourceForge](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SourceForge... | 2009/04/09 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/733875",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/70198/"
] | [projectlocker](http://projectlocker.com/) is also a good alternative for free Subversion, Git hosting.. | There are even online code editors available (well, a kind of, that project is still in the development phase).
Linky: [https://bespin.mozilla.com/](https://bespin.mozilla.com) |
733,875 | There are many free online services which provides you with large spaces to store your personal materials, mails, etc. But is there any place that can let us host our code - which keeps the change history?
[Google Code](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Code) or [SourceForge](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SourceForge... | 2009/04/09 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/733875",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/70198/"
] | It's all about [Github](http://www.github.com). 300 MB repository for free. Nice interface, easy to use. Plus we all know GIT > SVN :) | You can host private projects on [DevjaVu](http://www.devjavu.com/) is you want to use Subversion. |
733,875 | There are many free online services which provides you with large spaces to store your personal materials, mails, etc. But is there any place that can let us host our code - which keeps the change history?
[Google Code](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Code) or [SourceForge](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SourceForge... | 2009/04/09 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/733875",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/70198/"
] | Google Code [link](https://www.google.com/accounts/ServiceLogin?service=code<mpl=phosting&continue=http%3A%2F%2Fcode.google.com%2Fhosting%2F&followup=http%3A%2F%2Fcode.google.com%2Fhosting%2F). | I've used CodeSpaces for over a year now and never had a problem. I'm a new user so I apparently can't post links... |
733,875 | There are many free online services which provides you with large spaces to store your personal materials, mails, etc. But is there any place that can let us host our code - which keeps the change history?
[Google Code](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Code) or [SourceForge](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SourceForge... | 2009/04/09 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/733875",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/70198/"
] | come on guys don't you see that he is interest only in hosting online some fragments
of code like some functions etc not full projects and also not public but private.
Of course it is possible with each and every solution you all said in your posts
but it is not exactly what he was looking for .
You all replied like sp... | [Team Services](https://www.visualstudio.com/products/visual-studio-team-services-vs) has free, private, unlimited, Git repos for [version control](https://www.visualstudio.com/features/version-control-vs). You also get integrated bug and work item tracking, enterprise [Agile tools](https://www.visualstudio.com/feature... |
733,875 | There are many free online services which provides you with large spaces to store your personal materials, mails, etc. But is there any place that can let us host our code - which keeps the change history?
[Google Code](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Code) or [SourceForge](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SourceForge... | 2009/04/09 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/733875",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/70198/"
] | It's all about [Github](http://www.github.com). 300 MB repository for free. Nice interface, easy to use. Plus we all know GIT > SVN :) | [projectlocker](http://projectlocker.com/) is also a good alternative for free Subversion, Git hosting.. |
733,875 | There are many free online services which provides you with large spaces to store your personal materials, mails, etc. But is there any place that can let us host our code - which keeps the change history?
[Google Code](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Code) or [SourceForge](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SourceForge... | 2009/04/09 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/733875",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/70198/"
] | You can get free GIT and SVN hosting at [unfuddle.com](http://unfuddle.com/) | come on guys don't you see that he is interest only in hosting online some fragments
of code like some functions etc not full projects and also not public but private.
Of course it is possible with each and every solution you all said in your posts
but it is not exactly what he was looking for .
You all replied like sp... |
733,875 | There are many free online services which provides you with large spaces to store your personal materials, mails, etc. But is there any place that can let us host our code - which keeps the change history?
[Google Code](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Code) or [SourceForge](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SourceForge... | 2009/04/09 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/733875",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/70198/"
] | You can also get free, private SVN hosting at <http://beanstalkapp.com/>. Their 100MB package is free. | There are plenty of answers already submitted which are suited to hosting full-fledged applications so I won't bother adding to the list but if you're looking at hosting smaller things (code snippets, simpler projects) with revision history you could consider using a wiki? |
733,875 | There are many free online services which provides you with large spaces to store your personal materials, mails, etc. But is there any place that can let us host our code - which keeps the change history?
[Google Code](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Code) or [SourceForge](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SourceForge... | 2009/04/09 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/733875",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/70198/"
] | You can also get free, private SVN hosting at <http://beanstalkapp.com/>. Their 100MB package is free. | I've used CodeSpaces for over a year now and never had a problem. I'm a new user so I apparently can't post links... |
733,875 | There are many free online services which provides you with large spaces to store your personal materials, mails, etc. But is there any place that can let us host our code - which keeps the change history?
[Google Code](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Code) or [SourceForge](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SourceForge... | 2009/04/09 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/733875",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/70198/"
] | I've used [http://planetsourcecode.com/](http://planetsourcecode.com/ "Go there now!") to store all sorts of bits of code. Users even upload entire applications. | [Team Services](https://www.visualstudio.com/products/visual-studio-team-services-vs) has free, private, unlimited, Git repos for [version control](https://www.visualstudio.com/features/version-control-vs). You also get integrated bug and work item tracking, enterprise [Agile tools](https://www.visualstudio.com/feature... |
115,658 | I had a D-Link DSL-G604T wired to two different XP machines working fine for about an year. I recently had to unplug all them off to replace the carpet. When I plugged them back in one of the PCs was working and on the other I was seeing "Limited or no connectivity" error.
I power-cycled the router a few times, but th... | 2010/03/03 | [
"https://superuser.com/questions/115658",
"https://superuser.com",
"https://superuser.com/users/29996/"
] | The best software for that is [**ImgBurn**](http://www.imgburn.com/). If you still get errors with ImgBurn, there are other things to try. First, you need to make sure that your ISO image is not corrupted. You can mount your ISO to a virtual optical drive and check if it works. Then you can update the firmware of your ... | Like Mepher C. Palavuzlar said, ImgBurn is a great option. I just want to add that not all dvd players can play DVD+R dvd's. DVD-R is much more widely supported. You might be able to find more information about your dvd player online.
Some more details would be nice. The software you are currently using to burn the im... |
281,230 | I'm looking for a word to suggest that I'm very pleased with somebody's commendable actions. This keeps coming up! For instance, say a friend or family member does something awesome. What I feel like saying is "I'm proud that you made that decision or were able to do that," but that feels so condescending/unfitting in ... | 2015/10/20 | [
"https://english.stackexchange.com/questions/281230",
"https://english.stackexchange.com",
"https://english.stackexchange.com/users/143475/"
] | I don't think you're going to find a single word, because *pride* has two aspects to it:
>
> 1) Feeling pleasure or satisfaction 2) about an achievement (your own or someone else's).
>
>
>
I think the easiest thing would be to use a word that means pleasure/satisfaction and then just say why this feeling has been... | Pride is a sin:
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seven_deadly_sins>
You might want to try, depending on the person's age and background -
"I'm truly awed by what you did there!"
"I really admire you for the things you've been doing"
"That's just admirable, dude! Seriously!"
"That's really commendable!"
etc. |
281,230 | I'm looking for a word to suggest that I'm very pleased with somebody's commendable actions. This keeps coming up! For instance, say a friend or family member does something awesome. What I feel like saying is "I'm proud that you made that decision or were able to do that," but that feels so condescending/unfitting in ... | 2015/10/20 | [
"https://english.stackexchange.com/questions/281230",
"https://english.stackexchange.com",
"https://english.stackexchange.com/users/143475/"
] | The first word that comes to mind is *appreciative*. I'm not too sure if that fits what you're looking for, but there are words quite similar to the former: indebted, grateful, obliged, and more. | Pride is a sin:
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seven_deadly_sins>
You might want to try, depending on the person's age and background -
"I'm truly awed by what you did there!"
"I really admire you for the things you've been doing"
"That's just admirable, dude! Seriously!"
"That's really commendable!"
etc. |
281,230 | I'm looking for a word to suggest that I'm very pleased with somebody's commendable actions. This keeps coming up! For instance, say a friend or family member does something awesome. What I feel like saying is "I'm proud that you made that decision or were able to do that," but that feels so condescending/unfitting in ... | 2015/10/20 | [
"https://english.stackexchange.com/questions/281230",
"https://english.stackexchange.com",
"https://english.stackexchange.com/users/143475/"
] | I think "inspired by", "in admiration of", or "impressed with/by" are the only ones I can think of at the moment, considering I just came here to find an answer myself. | Pride is a sin:
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seven_deadly_sins>
You might want to try, depending on the person's age and background -
"I'm truly awed by what you did there!"
"I really admire you for the things you've been doing"
"That's just admirable, dude! Seriously!"
"That's really commendable!"
etc. |
281,230 | I'm looking for a word to suggest that I'm very pleased with somebody's commendable actions. This keeps coming up! For instance, say a friend or family member does something awesome. What I feel like saying is "I'm proud that you made that decision or were able to do that," but that feels so condescending/unfitting in ... | 2015/10/20 | [
"https://english.stackexchange.com/questions/281230",
"https://english.stackexchange.com",
"https://english.stackexchange.com/users/143475/"
] | I think a good word for what you're feeling is admirable. | Pride is a sin:
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seven_deadly_sins>
You might want to try, depending on the person's age and background -
"I'm truly awed by what you did there!"
"I really admire you for the things you've been doing"
"That's just admirable, dude! Seriously!"
"That's really commendable!"
etc. |
281,230 | I'm looking for a word to suggest that I'm very pleased with somebody's commendable actions. This keeps coming up! For instance, say a friend or family member does something awesome. What I feel like saying is "I'm proud that you made that decision or were able to do that," but that feels so condescending/unfitting in ... | 2015/10/20 | [
"https://english.stackexchange.com/questions/281230",
"https://english.stackexchange.com",
"https://english.stackexchange.com/users/143475/"
] | I don't think you're going to find a single word, because *pride* has two aspects to it:
>
> 1) Feeling pleasure or satisfaction 2) about an achievement (your own or someone else's).
>
>
>
I think the easiest thing would be to use a word that means pleasure/satisfaction and then just say why this feeling has been... | The first word that comes to mind is *appreciative*. I'm not too sure if that fits what you're looking for, but there are words quite similar to the former: indebted, grateful, obliged, and more. |
281,230 | I'm looking for a word to suggest that I'm very pleased with somebody's commendable actions. This keeps coming up! For instance, say a friend or family member does something awesome. What I feel like saying is "I'm proud that you made that decision or were able to do that," but that feels so condescending/unfitting in ... | 2015/10/20 | [
"https://english.stackexchange.com/questions/281230",
"https://english.stackexchange.com",
"https://english.stackexchange.com/users/143475/"
] | I don't think you're going to find a single word, because *pride* has two aspects to it:
>
> 1) Feeling pleasure or satisfaction 2) about an achievement (your own or someone else's).
>
>
>
I think the easiest thing would be to use a word that means pleasure/satisfaction and then just say why this feeling has been... | I think "inspired by", "in admiration of", or "impressed with/by" are the only ones I can think of at the moment, considering I just came here to find an answer myself. |
281,230 | I'm looking for a word to suggest that I'm very pleased with somebody's commendable actions. This keeps coming up! For instance, say a friend or family member does something awesome. What I feel like saying is "I'm proud that you made that decision or were able to do that," but that feels so condescending/unfitting in ... | 2015/10/20 | [
"https://english.stackexchange.com/questions/281230",
"https://english.stackexchange.com",
"https://english.stackexchange.com/users/143475/"
] | I don't think you're going to find a single word, because *pride* has two aspects to it:
>
> 1) Feeling pleasure or satisfaction 2) about an achievement (your own or someone else's).
>
>
>
I think the easiest thing would be to use a word that means pleasure/satisfaction and then just say why this feeling has been... | I think a good word for what you're feeling is admirable. |
281,230 | I'm looking for a word to suggest that I'm very pleased with somebody's commendable actions. This keeps coming up! For instance, say a friend or family member does something awesome. What I feel like saying is "I'm proud that you made that decision or were able to do that," but that feels so condescending/unfitting in ... | 2015/10/20 | [
"https://english.stackexchange.com/questions/281230",
"https://english.stackexchange.com",
"https://english.stackexchange.com/users/143475/"
] | The first word that comes to mind is *appreciative*. I'm not too sure if that fits what you're looking for, but there are words quite similar to the former: indebted, grateful, obliged, and more. | I think "inspired by", "in admiration of", or "impressed with/by" are the only ones I can think of at the moment, considering I just came here to find an answer myself. |
281,230 | I'm looking for a word to suggest that I'm very pleased with somebody's commendable actions. This keeps coming up! For instance, say a friend or family member does something awesome. What I feel like saying is "I'm proud that you made that decision or were able to do that," but that feels so condescending/unfitting in ... | 2015/10/20 | [
"https://english.stackexchange.com/questions/281230",
"https://english.stackexchange.com",
"https://english.stackexchange.com/users/143475/"
] | The first word that comes to mind is *appreciative*. I'm not too sure if that fits what you're looking for, but there are words quite similar to the former: indebted, grateful, obliged, and more. | I think a good word for what you're feeling is admirable. |
3,453 | I am using an entity system for my MMO server and I was thinking about defining the behavior of "actions" using Lua scripts. The server is written in C++. I am not very familiar with the speed/memory usage of Lua in C++ but I have used it for scripting the GUI of the client. Would using Lua to define the game logic on ... | 2010/09/01 | [
"https://gamedev.stackexchange.com/questions/3453",
"https://gamedev.stackexchange.com",
"https://gamedev.stackexchange.com/users/1700/"
] | **TL;DR: Lua does have overhead, but if used properly it is negligible and easily mitigated. Don't use it for heavy math operations or transforming geometry. You will probably not see any performance problems at all using it to script a GUI.**
I've done some basic benchmarks regarding Lua's performance as a game scrip... | Short answer: Yes, yes it would.
Long answer: It depends how much game logic, how much it is run, and how complex it is, and if you need to run it for every player. If it is very simple and is not repeated a lot, you might be fine with it. **But for most cases using LUA instead of C++ will give you much lower performa... |
54,143,242 | My question is related to setting up a minimal Dynamics 365 instance. All the licensed “app” versions of Dynamics 365 offer too many entities / relationships that will not be appropriate for my clients needs.
How do I achieve a minimal setup of Dynamics, for instance just contacts / cases / appointments to begin with... | 2019/01/11 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/54143242",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/135731/"
] | I would take the Sales module but bear in mind that a Team Member licence now only allow to write into 15 custom entities. So, if you are creating a lot of custom entities, you would need to buy the full licence. | You can check the latest [Licensing Guide](https://mbs.microsoft.com/Files/public/365/Dynamics365LicensingGuide.pdf), but as far as I know, writing to a Case entity requires Customer Service license.
You might also want to look into the [Power Apps Common Data Service licensing model](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-u... |
4,930 | First, note that I wanted to ask the question "how hard is it to file and argue a declaratory judgment?" But that would have probably been a subjective question. But if you could include in your answer a mention of how hard it is, that would be great.
I assume "declaratory judgment" is something common to all jurisdic... | 2015/11/02 | [
"https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/4930",
"https://law.stackexchange.com",
"https://law.stackexchange.com/users/3183/"
] | Not very.
In 1998 the Boston Bar Association Task Force on Unrepresented Litigants did a detailed study on this subject entitled **[Report on Pro Se Litigants](http://apps.americanbar.org/legalservices/delivery/downloads/bostontaskforce.pdf)**.
<http://apps.americanbar.org/legalservices/delivery/downloads/bostontaskf... | They fare poorly.
An attorney is considered an officer of the court. Their word is considered ethical gold in court. A non-lawyer has ZERO gravitas before the court, and so everything he/she says is assumed "suspect" before the court.
I was involved (respondent) in a case where the factual documentary evidence was in... |
18,506,107 | While I was trying to upgrade Sonar from version 3.0 to 3.7 I get the following error:
>
> org.apache.ibatis.exceptions.PersistenceException:
>
>
> ### Error updating database. Cause: java.sql.SQLIntegrityConstraintViolationException: ORA-01400:
>
>
> Einfügen von NULL in ("SONAR"."RESOURCE\_INDEX"."ID") nicht ... | 2013/08/29 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/18506107",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/2717424/"
] | FYI, JIRA ticket created to track this bug : <http://jira.codehaus.org/browse/SONAR-4608> | I think I know whats going on here:
The occuring error was previously fixed with Sonar 3.6.2.
(<http://jira.codehaus.org/browse/SONAR-4503>)
I sucessfully installed Sonar 3.6.2 and 3.6.3.
So in my opinion the above noticed bug made a return in Sonar 3.7. |
55,869 | I'm downloading some images from a service that doesn't always include a content-type and doesn't provide an extension for the file I'm downloading (ugh, don't ask).
What's the best way to determine the image format in .NET?
The application that is reading these downloaded images needs to have a proper file extension... | 2008/09/11 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/55869",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/5277/"
] | All the image formats set their initial bytes to a particular value:
* JPG: [0xFF 0xD8](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JPEG#Syntax_and_structure)
* PNG: [0x89 0x50 0x4E 0x47 0x0D 0x0A 0x1A 0x0A](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portable_Network_Graphics#File_header)
* GIF: ['G' 'I' 'F'](http://www.w3.org/Graphics/GIF/spec-g... | Try loading the stream into a System.IO.BinaryReader.
Then you will need to refer to the specifications for each image format you need, and load the header byte by byte to compare against the specifications. For example here are the [PNG specifications](http://www.libpng.org/pub/png/pngdocs.html)
Added: The actual [... |
23,673 | I made a conscious decision some time back to pursue a career in academia and I got back into graduate school this year, working in an 'applied computing' area--educational technology. While I thoroughly enjoy what I am currently working on, in the near future, I intend to conduct research in more mainstream computer s... | 2014/06/19 | [
"https://academia.stackexchange.com/questions/23673",
"https://academia.stackexchange.com",
"https://academia.stackexchange.com/users/6023/"
] | I've done it a couple of times in my career so far.
I think the 10,000-hour rule isn't far off the mark.
If you have no other commitments, and have the motivation, you can just about do that in three years, if you manage to avoid burning out. Most people will burn out attempting it: it's three years of work-eat-sleep... | I'm not quite so sure the 10,000 hour rule applies very well here. There are a couple things that need to be considered -- i.e., substantive expertise and methodological expertise. Although I am not in the area of computer science, the transition from educational technology to mainstream computer science doesn't seem t... |
23,673 | I made a conscious decision some time back to pursue a career in academia and I got back into graduate school this year, working in an 'applied computing' area--educational technology. While I thoroughly enjoy what I am currently working on, in the near future, I intend to conduct research in more mainstream computer s... | 2014/06/19 | [
"https://academia.stackexchange.com/questions/23673",
"https://academia.stackexchange.com",
"https://academia.stackexchange.com/users/6023/"
] | I've done it a couple of times in my career so far.
I think the 10,000-hour rule isn't far off the mark.
If you have no other commitments, and have the motivation, you can just about do that in three years, if you manage to avoid burning out. Most people will burn out attempting it: it's three years of work-eat-sleep... | Hmm, it sounds like you are going to a relatively similar field... In any case, you can probably become proficient enough to be a grad student (or maybe post-doc) in your new field relatively quickly.
I know someone who made the switch from theoretical physics to biology mid-grad-school. It added a year or so. I also... |
108,020 | For background I am Detention Supervisor In a small max security detention center. This means I am not part of the hiring process but am in charge of whoever is hired. Recently our administrator brought on some 18 year old kid, which is already bad (In the past employees under the age of 20 last about 2 months before c... | 2018/03/11 | [
"https://workplace.stackexchange.com/questions/108020",
"https://workplace.stackexchange.com",
"https://workplace.stackexchange.com/users/82767/"
] | **Get a consultation with an outside lawyer that specializes in whistleblowers**
================================================================================
Besides that, protect yourself by documenting everything. Anytime you ask for permission to take corrective action and it is denied, make sure it is denied b... | Based on your description, I'd let it play out. It sounds like even if he had been taken through the formal process he would not have qualified for the position. Due to the personal relationship between this person and your supervisor, I'd be careful to only raise concerns to the extent this person interferes with your... |
108,020 | For background I am Detention Supervisor In a small max security detention center. This means I am not part of the hiring process but am in charge of whoever is hired. Recently our administrator brought on some 18 year old kid, which is already bad (In the past employees under the age of 20 last about 2 months before c... | 2018/03/11 | [
"https://workplace.stackexchange.com/questions/108020",
"https://workplace.stackexchange.com",
"https://workplace.stackexchange.com/users/82767/"
] | **Get a consultation with an outside lawyer that specializes in whistleblowers**
================================================================================
Besides that, protect yourself by documenting everything. Anytime you ask for permission to take corrective action and it is denied, make sure it is denied b... | I would recommend writing a letter to your administrator listing the new employees short comings, don't mention their hiring process.
Then get on with your job and let the situation solve itself naturally. This story has several potential unfortunate endings, but given your position and the nature of your problem, th... |
103,745 | What are pros to update to the latest version of any browser which we use? in terms of security and memory use.
I don't need any new features even should i upgrade? Does it increases security? Does new version uses less memory. | 2010/02/02 | [
"https://superuser.com/questions/103745",
"https://superuser.com",
"https://superuser.com/users/15114/"
] | Generally, new versions of browsers will have increased stability, performance and security.
As an (outdated) example, take the transition from Internet Explorer 6 to IE 7:
* IE7 supports the .PNG image format, providing transparency effects and clearer images than JPEG compression; IE6 does not.
* IE7 runs JavaScrip... | You should always upgrade to the latest browser version, if only for the sake of security. I always wait a few days after a major revision, in case the new version includes nasty bugs. |
108,289 | My last achievement is to transfer between three eagles as Bing Sven.
How do you do it? | 2013/03/11 | [
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com/questions/108289",
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com",
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com/users/43704/"
] | The main thing to realise here is that you don't have to catch the next eagle in the air.
Once on the ground avoid other animals until you can catch the next eagle. | I followed the directions on [this forum post](http://www.chaptercheats.com/qna/iphone-ipod/104784/Ski-Safari-Answers.htm?qid=31678)
In summary: To setup turn off super eagle, select Eagle Bluffs, and select the eagle as your starting animal. Then, from the home screen, wait for an eagle to fly by before pressing the ... |
108,289 | My last achievement is to transfer between three eagles as Bing Sven.
How do you do it? | 2013/03/11 | [
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com/questions/108289",
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com",
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com/users/43704/"
] | The main thing to realise here is that you don't have to catch the next eagle in the air.
Once on the ground avoid other animals until you can catch the next eagle. | First of all, many people think that this is like bat transfer and you can exchange eagles in air ... *This is absolutely wrong*.
The fact here that if you land from the eagle, you can ski for some distance and ride an eagle again (Just try to avoid animals in the way) and also hitting obstacles when you are skiing do... |
108,289 | My last achievement is to transfer between three eagles as Bing Sven.
How do you do it? | 2013/03/11 | [
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com/questions/108289",
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com",
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com/users/43704/"
] | The main thing to realise here is that you don't have to catch the next eagle in the air.
Once on the ground avoid other animals until you can catch the next eagle. | Since no one here knows how the easiest way is , here it is, Once you start the level wait for an eagle to show up before you hit go or whatever, then try to hit the first eagle right out at the gate, immediately after you hit him hit the pause button and return to the main menu. ( You have gotten 1 eagle already) then... |
108,289 | My last achievement is to transfer between three eagles as Bing Sven.
How do you do it? | 2013/03/11 | [
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com/questions/108289",
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com",
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com/users/43704/"
] | First of all, many people think that this is like bat transfer and you can exchange eagles in air ... *This is absolutely wrong*.
The fact here that if you land from the eagle, you can ski for some distance and ride an eagle again (Just try to avoid animals in the way) and also hitting obstacles when you are skiing do... | I followed the directions on [this forum post](http://www.chaptercheats.com/qna/iphone-ipod/104784/Ski-Safari-Answers.htm?qid=31678)
In summary: To setup turn off super eagle, select Eagle Bluffs, and select the eagle as your starting animal. Then, from the home screen, wait for an eagle to fly by before pressing the ... |
108,289 | My last achievement is to transfer between three eagles as Bing Sven.
How do you do it? | 2013/03/11 | [
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com/questions/108289",
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com",
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com/users/43704/"
] | I followed the directions on [this forum post](http://www.chaptercheats.com/qna/iphone-ipod/104784/Ski-Safari-Answers.htm?qid=31678)
In summary: To setup turn off super eagle, select Eagle Bluffs, and select the eagle as your starting animal. Then, from the home screen, wait for an eagle to fly by before pressing the ... | Since no one here knows how the easiest way is , here it is, Once you start the level wait for an eagle to show up before you hit go or whatever, then try to hit the first eagle right out at the gate, immediately after you hit him hit the pause button and return to the main menu. ( You have gotten 1 eagle already) then... |
108,289 | My last achievement is to transfer between three eagles as Bing Sven.
How do you do it? | 2013/03/11 | [
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com/questions/108289",
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com",
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com/users/43704/"
] | First of all, many people think that this is like bat transfer and you can exchange eagles in air ... *This is absolutely wrong*.
The fact here that if you land from the eagle, you can ski for some distance and ride an eagle again (Just try to avoid animals in the way) and also hitting obstacles when you are skiing do... | Since no one here knows how the easiest way is , here it is, Once you start the level wait for an eagle to show up before you hit go or whatever, then try to hit the first eagle right out at the gate, immediately after you hit him hit the pause button and return to the main menu. ( You have gotten 1 eagle already) then... |
51,386 | This video seems to suggest to me you can. What is the technique called and how is it played? | 2016/12/22 | [
"https://music.stackexchange.com/questions/51386",
"https://music.stackexchange.com",
"https://music.stackexchange.com/users/7306/"
] | Yes. There's a lesson on how to do it on [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCjRMhMtO3U). For the right hand, place the back of finger 2 on the centre of the string. Pluck with the thumb (finger 1), and immediately remove the whole hand to allow the string to vibrate. For the left hand, the technique is a bit di... | Harmonics can be played on any stringed instrument. It involves touchng the string at a node. The simplest is the octave, which is exactly half way along the string. This gives a sound an octave above the open string, as it divides the string into two vibrating parts, which vibrate twice as fast as the original. Easy t... |
51,386 | This video seems to suggest to me you can. What is the technique called and how is it played? | 2016/12/22 | [
"https://music.stackexchange.com/questions/51386",
"https://music.stackexchange.com",
"https://music.stackexchange.com/users/7306/"
] | Yes. There's a lesson on how to do it on [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCjRMhMtO3U). For the right hand, place the back of finger 2 on the centre of the string. Pluck with the thumb (finger 1), and immediately remove the whole hand to allow the string to vibrate. For the left hand, the technique is a bit di... | Yes, harmonics are beautiful on the harp, and quite common.
The symbol in sheet music for a harmonic is a small circle placed above or below the note head, usually opposite the stem. There has been some variation in how the harmonics are noted, as the legendary Carlos Salzedo liked to write the harmonic in the octave... |
41,673 | I'm not sure if this is the place for this question but I couldn't find out any StackExchange website for this question so I'm posting it here.
I always wondered how companies build the plastic chassis/form-factor for their products. I mean there are some very sophisticated shapes like calculators, monitors, remote-co... | 2014/05/04 | [
"https://diy.stackexchange.com/questions/41673",
"https://diy.stackexchange.com",
"https://diy.stackexchange.com/users/21380/"
] | For prototyping, there are many methods. For plastic, 3D printing and CNC routing are two popular ones today.
For actual production, though, the methods would be different. Options include:
* [Injection Molding](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Injection_molding)
* [Roto Molding](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rotational_... | The company I work for uses 3d printing for all our prototypes. I think you'd be surprised how good the tolerances are for printed objects. You'll see print lines on these objects, but that's nothing a little sanding won't take care of.
To see how advanced 3d printing has gotten, see <http://www.shapeways.com> |
41,673 | I'm not sure if this is the place for this question but I couldn't find out any StackExchange website for this question so I'm posting it here.
I always wondered how companies build the plastic chassis/form-factor for their products. I mean there are some very sophisticated shapes like calculators, monitors, remote-co... | 2014/05/04 | [
"https://diy.stackexchange.com/questions/41673",
"https://diy.stackexchange.com",
"https://diy.stackexchange.com/users/21380/"
] | For prototyping, there are many methods. For plastic, 3D printing and CNC routing are two popular ones today.
For actual production, though, the methods would be different. Options include:
* [Injection Molding](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Injection_molding)
* [Roto Molding](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rotational_... | This is probably off-topic for this site, but I'll give it a shot anyways.
The typical process used to create plastic cases is called Injection Molding. The tooling for this is very expensive and might cost $250k for something like a plastic laptop shell. Generally companies will not use these for prototypes because m... |
459,508 | I'm in the market for a storage upgrade for our servers.
I'm looking at benchmarks of various PCIe SSD devices and in comparisons I see that IOPS change at various queue depths.
How can that be and why is that happening?
The way I understand things is: I have a device with maximum (theoretical) of 100k IOPS. If my work... | 2012/12/19 | [
"https://serverfault.com/questions/459508",
"https://serverfault.com",
"https://serverfault.com/users/87065/"
] | The short answer is that harddrives optimizes retrieval of data if there are more than one IO request outstanding, which usually increases throughput at the expense of latency.
NCQ does this, reorders IO requests to optimize throughput.
SSD:s work differently from mechanical drives since they have parallell flash chi... | Old question, but deserves more info due to the number of times it gets seen. This answer is based on SSDs, since that's what the original question is about.
Queue depth and the variation of IOPS based on queue depth. Consider a queue depth of 1. In this case, the spec given is not based on a drive falling behind a nu... |
848,923 | I have a .net based windows application which is running in memory. I want to trigger one of the function in the app from an external application which is not .net based. How can I achieve this? The triggering should be real time. | 2009/05/11 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/848923",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/191/"
] | Using sockets will work.
Named pipes will also work. | Can't you send and XML message string to .net application which is listening in a specific port from the non .net application. By analyzing this XML message you may invoke the specific function in the .net application..
A wild guess.
thanks
123Developer |
848,923 | I have a .net based windows application which is running in memory. I want to trigger one of the function in the app from an external application which is not .net based. How can I achieve this? The triggering should be real time. | 2009/05/11 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/848923",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/191/"
] | Using sockets will work.
Named pipes will also work. | **Message-passing** is probably the way to go. Utilizing sockets would work as well, but
a) could open up security vulnerabilities, and
b) could be a problem with firewall software on some machines. |
848,923 | I have a .net based windows application which is running in memory. I want to trigger one of the function in the app from an external application which is not .net based. How can I achieve this? The triggering should be real time. | 2009/05/11 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/848923",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/191/"
] | Using sockets will work.
Named pipes will also work. | CodeProject has a sample using .NET Remoting / IPC:
>
> [**Single Instance Application, Passing Command Line Arguments**](http://www.codeproject.com/KB/threads/SingletonApp.aspx)
>
>
> |
848,923 | I have a .net based windows application which is running in memory. I want to trigger one of the function in the app from an external application which is not .net based. How can I achieve this? The triggering should be real time. | 2009/05/11 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/848923",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/191/"
] | Make the first app listen on a TCP port. Make the second application connect to the TCP port and send "WAKE UP LAZY PROGRAM". Make the first app respond to that by doing something. | Can't you send and XML message string to .net application which is listening in a specific port from the non .net application. By analyzing this XML message you may invoke the specific function in the .net application..
A wild guess.
thanks
123Developer |
848,923 | I have a .net based windows application which is running in memory. I want to trigger one of the function in the app from an external application which is not .net based. How can I achieve this? The triggering should be real time. | 2009/05/11 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/848923",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/191/"
] | Make the first app listen on a TCP port. Make the second application connect to the TCP port and send "WAKE UP LAZY PROGRAM". Make the first app respond to that by doing something. | **Message-passing** is probably the way to go. Utilizing sockets would work as well, but
a) could open up security vulnerabilities, and
b) could be a problem with firewall software on some machines. |
848,923 | I have a .net based windows application which is running in memory. I want to trigger one of the function in the app from an external application which is not .net based. How can I achieve this? The triggering should be real time. | 2009/05/11 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/848923",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/191/"
] | Make the first app listen on a TCP port. Make the second application connect to the TCP port and send "WAKE UP LAZY PROGRAM". Make the first app respond to that by doing something. | CodeProject has a sample using .NET Remoting / IPC:
>
> [**Single Instance Application, Passing Command Line Arguments**](http://www.codeproject.com/KB/threads/SingletonApp.aspx)
>
>
> |
432,593 | I'm migrating a web system that now works on windows server 2003 IIS 6, to IIS 7.5 on windows 2008 server This system generates javascript files with accented characters in ANSI (Portuguese - Brazil). These javascripts shows for example alert messages. In IIS 6 I have no problem with that, but now using IIS 7.5 if thos... | 2012/09/27 | [
"https://serverfault.com/questions/432593",
"https://serverfault.com",
"https://serverfault.com/users/138717/"
] | I think the best solution is not to force IIS to deliver the files as UTF-8, but to force IIS to tell the world they are ANSI encoded. Otherwise, it would be necessary an ISAPI filter to perform on the fly conversion of the ANSI encoded files to UTF-8, which may cost a lot of CPU cycles, depending on the number of Java... | As Jose pointed out, I would not let IIS convert these resources on the fly. Instead, you might want to convert the actual JavaScript files to UTF-8 with a text editor or a command line tool like [recode](http://www.gnu.org/software/recode/recode.html). |
7,831,192 | I am trying to use Rails to extract data from Wikipedia, based on a search term.
For example,
1) if I have the String "American Idol", I want to pass that to Wikipedia and get a list of the articles that relate to that. My goal will be to take the first 3 hyperlinks and display them on the website.
2) one step furt... | 2011/10/20 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/7831192",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/1004451/"
] | You don't need to resort to screen-scraping, MediaWiki has a [very comprehensive API](http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/API:Main_page) for precisely this kind of thing. See <https://github.com/jpatokal/mediawiki-gateway> for a handy Ruby wrapper around it.
Alternatively, if you're only interested in data like infoboxes, s... | Use mechanize and nokogiri to do that. This is a great cheat sheet for that:
<http://www.e-tobi.net/blog/files/ruby-mechanize-cheat-sheet.pdf>
Mechanize is a toolbox to simulate website calls and nokogiri is an html/xml parser. It should be simple to realize that. |
7,831,192 | I am trying to use Rails to extract data from Wikipedia, based on a search term.
For example,
1) if I have the String "American Idol", I want to pass that to Wikipedia and get a list of the articles that relate to that. My goal will be to take the first 3 hyperlinks and display them on the website.
2) one step furt... | 2011/10/20 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/7831192",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/1004451/"
] | There is another gem that you can use: <https://github.com/kenpratt/wikipedia-client>
This gem seems to get just the first result of your search, but you can consult the documentation to be sure.
Regarding the content, once you get the page, the gem allows you to access the different content of the article, links, i... | Use mechanize and nokogiri to do that. This is a great cheat sheet for that:
<http://www.e-tobi.net/blog/files/ruby-mechanize-cheat-sheet.pdf>
Mechanize is a toolbox to simulate website calls and nokogiri is an html/xml parser. It should be simple to realize that. |
7,831,192 | I am trying to use Rails to extract data from Wikipedia, based on a search term.
For example,
1) if I have the String "American Idol", I want to pass that to Wikipedia and get a list of the articles that relate to that. My goal will be to take the first 3 hyperlinks and display them on the website.
2) one step furt... | 2011/10/20 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/7831192",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/1004451/"
] | You don't need to resort to screen-scraping, MediaWiki has a [very comprehensive API](http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/API:Main_page) for precisely this kind of thing. See <https://github.com/jpatokal/mediawiki-gateway> for a handy Ruby wrapper around it.
Alternatively, if you're only interested in data like infoboxes, s... | There is another gem that you can use: <https://github.com/kenpratt/wikipedia-client>
This gem seems to get just the first result of your search, but you can consult the documentation to be sure.
Regarding the content, once you get the page, the gem allows you to access the different content of the article, links, i... |
67,047 | The wondrous item [*cape of the mountebank*](http://paizo.com/pathfinderRPG/prd/magicItems/wondrousItems.html) allows the wearer to use [*dimension door*](http://paizo.com/pathfinderRPG/prd/spells/dimensionDoor.html) once a day. The spell *dimension door* is available to a [wizard](http://paizo.com/pathfinderRPG/prd/cl... | 2015/08/13 | [
"https://rpg.stackexchange.com/questions/67047",
"https://rpg.stackexchange.com",
"https://rpg.stackexchange.com/users/3263/"
] | A caster level 7 *cape of the mountebank* has a range of **680 ft.**, but a level 9 *cape of the mountebank* has a range of **760 ft.** This probably isn't a big deal.
What *is* a big deal is that a [*cape of the mountebank*](http://www.d20pfsrd.com/magic-items/wondrous-items/wondrous-items/c-d/cape-of-the-mountebank)... | Hey I Can Chan has most of the potential reasons, but there is one more. Caster level factors into the craft DC for the item. Non-standard caster levels may be placed on magic items by the game designers to increase their crafting DC so the item can only be reliably created at an appropriate level for their effect.
In... |
40,048 | One of my machine learning project involves the use of adjusted close prices (from Yahoo Finance, for better or worse) to determine the label – if a stock's adjusted close price increases by more than 10% in the subsequent year, it is labelled as a '1', otherwise it is a '0'.
I have been trying to make the backtests ... | 2018/05/30 | [
"https://quant.stackexchange.com/questions/40048",
"https://quant.stackexchange.com",
"https://quant.stackexchange.com/users/29288/"
] | To elaborate and emphasize a bit on what @Antoine says, using adjusted prices will be reasonable from a returns point of view, **with dividends reinvested**.
That point, dividend reinvestment, is important because **dividend reinvestment itself is a backtesting assumption**, namely that dividends could be and *would h... | As long as you are working with returns and not absolute prices it should not be a problem, since the return on adjusted close prices is the same as the return on a portfolio made up of 1 share at inception and with splits/dividends reinvested in additional shares in the portfolio on the ex div dates. |
49,731 | Is it ok for an individual to open many (10+) current accounts with different banks? I have no business.
The reason behind that is that I usually get a credit card with every new bank account I open, which is to me like insurance in case something happens and I need to pay my bills quickly
I live in the UK | 2015/07/09 | [
"https://money.stackexchange.com/questions/49731",
"https://money.stackexchange.com",
"https://money.stackexchange.com/users/27557/"
] | You should not open bank accounts just to get additional credit cards. You should be careful about carrying too many credit cards and incurring too much debt as you could find yourself in a situation whereby you may not be able to pay off your monthly interest, much less the principal balance. Credit cards are not insu... | Its actually a good thing. The #1 factor to your credit score is your credit utilization. So if you don't spend money unwisely and they don't have any annual fee I would keep them and use them each twice a year to keep them in your credit mix. |
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