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2,185,340 | I've built a simple application in Flex Builder 3 with some trace() calls. It's an "ActionScript Project", no MXML or AIR involved. I don't run the app from within Eclipse, I just open the generated html file with Firefox.
I'm using the Flash Player 10 Debug version. I've correctly set mm.cnf to log trace output, foll... | 2010/02/02 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/2185340",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
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] | Convert your library project to a plug-in project (right-click -> *Configure* -> *Convert to Plug-in Project*) and add it to the dependencies of your plug-in project (manifest editor, *Dependencies* tab). | You can also generate a JAR of your libray Project and add this jar to your plugin-project. That's the way we do it (but thats not that automatically, you have to export manualy every time you change the library-project.
The other bad with this jar-export is: when using another libraries (i.E. AXIS2 for Webservice,...... |
359,361 | Apologies if this the wrong place to ask. but i'm trying to explain to a director that his Statistics don't show the truth because he is demanding that the stats are what is reported on and staff are measured against. But my explanations don't get through to him.
I remember reading a long time ago that there was a nam... | 2018/07/27 | [
"https://stats.stackexchange.com/questions/359361",
"https://stats.stackexchange.com",
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] | You might be thinking of [Goodhart's Law](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goodhart%27s_law). It is named after economist Charles Goodhart and was stated by Marilyn Strathern in the form: "When a measure becomes a target, it ceases to be a good measure." in [‘Improving ratings’: audit in the British University
system](htt... | I believe you are thinking of the [Hawthorne Effect](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hawthorne_effect), which describes a situation in which individuals modify an aspect of their behavior in response to their awareness of being observed.
Another possibility is [Campbell's law](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Campbell%27s... |
359,361 | Apologies if this the wrong place to ask. but i'm trying to explain to a director that his Statistics don't show the truth because he is demanding that the stats are what is reported on and staff are measured against. But my explanations don't get through to him.
I remember reading a long time ago that there was a nam... | 2018/07/27 | [
"https://stats.stackexchange.com/questions/359361",
"https://stats.stackexchange.com",
"https://stats.stackexchange.com/users/215929/"
] | I believe you are thinking of the [Hawthorne Effect](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hawthorne_effect), which describes a situation in which individuals modify an aspect of their behavior in response to their awareness of being observed.
Another possibility is [Campbell's law](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Campbell%27s... | What you measure is what you get, so be careful what you measure.
In the world of software development people dread releasing software with bugs. Naturally, you'll want to release the software without any bugs, but how do you measure "success".
Number of bugs found? -- Team stops reporting bugs, QA finds nitpicky bug... |
359,361 | Apologies if this the wrong place to ask. but i'm trying to explain to a director that his Statistics don't show the truth because he is demanding that the stats are what is reported on and staff are measured against. But my explanations don't get through to him.
I remember reading a long time ago that there was a nam... | 2018/07/27 | [
"https://stats.stackexchange.com/questions/359361",
"https://stats.stackexchange.com",
"https://stats.stackexchange.com/users/215929/"
] | You might be thinking of [Goodhart's Law](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goodhart%27s_law). It is named after economist Charles Goodhart and was stated by Marilyn Strathern in the form: "When a measure becomes a target, it ceases to be a good measure." in [‘Improving ratings’: audit in the British University
system](htt... | What you measure is what you get, so be careful what you measure.
In the world of software development people dread releasing software with bugs. Naturally, you'll want to release the software without any bugs, but how do you measure "success".
Number of bugs found? -- Team stops reporting bugs, QA finds nitpicky bug... |
2,027,128 | I have a single visual studio solution containning all the projects (lets say there are five projects). Additionally, the solution also contains test projects for each of the source projects. In all, there are 10 projects under a single solution. When I launch the test view in visual studio it lists tests only from one... | 2010/01/08 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/2027128",
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] | First of all: welcome at so :-)
There are a lot of good and free resources covering Java as a language ( e.g. [wikibooks](http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Java) ), and the reference documentation by Sun is also quite comprehensive. Once you have understood the basics of the language, I think its time to dive into the dept... | [Head First Java](https://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/com/0596009208) is a great place to start.
[](https://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/com/0596009208) |
2,027,128 | I have a single visual studio solution containning all the projects (lets say there are five projects). Additionally, the solution also contains test projects for each of the source projects. In all, there are 10 projects under a single solution. When I launch the test view in visual studio it lists tests only from one... | 2010/01/08 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/2027128",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/155755/"
] | [Head First Java](https://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/com/0596009208) is a great place to start.
[](https://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/com/0596009208) | Martin Fowler's "Patterns of Enterprise Application Architecture" is quite popular.
<http://martinfowler.com/books.html> |
2,027,128 | I have a single visual studio solution containning all the projects (lets say there are five projects). Additionally, the solution also contains test projects for each of the source projects. In all, there are 10 projects under a single solution. When I launch the test view in visual studio it lists tests only from one... | 2010/01/08 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/2027128",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/155755/"
] | First of all: welcome at so :-)
There are a lot of good and free resources covering Java as a language ( e.g. [wikibooks](http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Java) ), and the reference documentation by Sun is also quite comprehensive. Once you have understood the basics of the language, I think its time to dive into the dept... | Martin Fowler's "Patterns of Enterprise Application Architecture" is quite popular.
<http://martinfowler.com/books.html> |
104,670 | My business unit (X) was part of a large well-known company (Y). Last year it was purchased by a small company (Z) (not very known) and became a subsidiary of (Z) and became X LLC. I moved with the team from the large company (Y) and still hold the same position.
On my resume, do I separate out my time from when I wa... | 2018/01/03 | [
"https://workplace.stackexchange.com/questions/104670",
"https://workplace.stackexchange.com",
"https://workplace.stackexchange.com/users/81364/"
] | I would list it something like this:
>
> Company B (previously known as Company A)
>
>
> Position A (8/2016 - Present)
>
>
> * Achievements
>
>
> Position B (1/2016-8/2016)
>
>
> * Achievements
>
>
> | **It depends**.
---------------
Here are two ways to proceed out of many possibilities out there:
1. The moment you changed companies (or the parties that were responsible for your payment changed), your experience with the first ended and that with your second began.
PROS:
This automatically gives you experience ... |
10,355 | I made a small tabletop Moxon vise and after some research decided to finish it using a 3-part mix of equal parts polyurethane, boiled linseed oil, and mineral spirits. Sounds okay to me, but I'd like to be able to finish it in my home and the Helmsman smells too much for that.
I have some Campbell MagnaMax H2O waterb... | 2020/02/13 | [
"https://woodworking.stackexchange.com/questions/10355",
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] | It may take several coats unfortunately. Due to the nature of the wood, lightly sand between coats. Maybe a clear stain would work to provide protection of the wood.
What are you making more information may help | Blotching comes from the wood soaking up the clear coat unevenly. That can not only be an issue with staining wood, but also natural finish in some cases, possibly due to the presence of oils. One way to minimize it would be to seal off the wood with a dewaxed shellac first. Good news, it dries fast and you can put dow... |
241,971 | If a group of people live in a closed loop environment, with all energy coming from a reactor. What crops would you grow if you only care about keeping people fed for the absolute minimum amount of power consumed? | 2023/02/12 | [
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] | It's going to be hard to get more efficient than algae. We're happy (some of us, at least) to put spirulina powder in smoothies, and so forth, so we already eat it.
Algae will be probably the simplest source of nutrients, taking the least energy per gram to grow up.
Unfortunately, I've no idea if it's nutritionally b... | Ideally Mushrooms
-----------------
That or a genetically modified analog, as you need to give better details on the level of technology you have available and the amount of space you can afford. If this is a colony ship for example, space, weight and power are your currencies, while for a space station, the space is ... |
241,971 | If a group of people live in a closed loop environment, with all energy coming from a reactor. What crops would you grow if you only care about keeping people fed for the absolute minimum amount of power consumed? | 2023/02/12 | [
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] | UV is a poor energy source for agriculture, with enough energy per photon to easily damage living organisms. If you have a source of kilowatts of UV and want to grow crops, you need to convert it to kilowatts of longer-wave light, which can be done quite efficiently with a variety of phosphors. This is in fact how fluo... | Ideally Mushrooms
-----------------
That or a genetically modified analog, as you need to give better details on the level of technology you have available and the amount of space you can afford. If this is a colony ship for example, space, weight and power are your currencies, while for a space station, the space is ... |
241,971 | If a group of people live in a closed loop environment, with all energy coming from a reactor. What crops would you grow if you only care about keeping people fed for the absolute minimum amount of power consumed? | 2023/02/12 | [
"https://worldbuilding.stackexchange.com/questions/241971",
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] | [Microbial electrosynthesis](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microbial_electrosynthesis) is more energy-efficient than photosynthesis. Engineer microbes to produce nutrients and use electricity from your reactor to power the process. | Ideally Mushrooms
-----------------
That or a genetically modified analog, as you need to give better details on the level of technology you have available and the amount of space you can afford. If this is a colony ship for example, space, weight and power are your currencies, while for a space station, the space is ... |
241,971 | If a group of people live in a closed loop environment, with all energy coming from a reactor. What crops would you grow if you only care about keeping people fed for the absolute minimum amount of power consumed? | 2023/02/12 | [
"https://worldbuilding.stackexchange.com/questions/241971",
"https://worldbuilding.stackexchange.com",
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] | It's going to be hard to get more efficient than algae. We're happy (some of us, at least) to put spirulina powder in smoothies, and so forth, so we already eat it.
Algae will be probably the simplest source of nutrients, taking the least energy per gram to grow up.
Unfortunately, I've no idea if it's nutritionally b... | [Microbial electrosynthesis](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microbial_electrosynthesis) is more energy-efficient than photosynthesis. Engineer microbes to produce nutrients and use electricity from your reactor to power the process. |
241,971 | If a group of people live in a closed loop environment, with all energy coming from a reactor. What crops would you grow if you only care about keeping people fed for the absolute minimum amount of power consumed? | 2023/02/12 | [
"https://worldbuilding.stackexchange.com/questions/241971",
"https://worldbuilding.stackexchange.com",
"https://worldbuilding.stackexchange.com/users/60808/"
] | It's going to be hard to get more efficient than algae. We're happy (some of us, at least) to put spirulina powder in smoothies, and so forth, so we already eat it.
Algae will be probably the simplest source of nutrients, taking the least energy per gram to grow up.
Unfortunately, I've no idea if it's nutritionally b... | Most important question to properly answer it is: for how long?
For whatever reason you chose to concentrate on power consumption. This is fine and I can see at least several reasons for doing so, all perfectly legitimate, but I believe you failed to consider several factors, most important of which is that proper die... |
241,971 | If a group of people live in a closed loop environment, with all energy coming from a reactor. What crops would you grow if you only care about keeping people fed for the absolute minimum amount of power consumed? | 2023/02/12 | [
"https://worldbuilding.stackexchange.com/questions/241971",
"https://worldbuilding.stackexchange.com",
"https://worldbuilding.stackexchange.com/users/60808/"
] | UV is a poor energy source for agriculture, with enough energy per photon to easily damage living organisms. If you have a source of kilowatts of UV and want to grow crops, you need to convert it to kilowatts of longer-wave light, which can be done quite efficiently with a variety of phosphors. This is in fact how fluo... | [Microbial electrosynthesis](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microbial_electrosynthesis) is more energy-efficient than photosynthesis. Engineer microbes to produce nutrients and use electricity from your reactor to power the process. |
241,971 | If a group of people live in a closed loop environment, with all energy coming from a reactor. What crops would you grow if you only care about keeping people fed for the absolute minimum amount of power consumed? | 2023/02/12 | [
"https://worldbuilding.stackexchange.com/questions/241971",
"https://worldbuilding.stackexchange.com",
"https://worldbuilding.stackexchange.com/users/60808/"
] | UV is a poor energy source for agriculture, with enough energy per photon to easily damage living organisms. If you have a source of kilowatts of UV and want to grow crops, you need to convert it to kilowatts of longer-wave light, which can be done quite efficiently with a variety of phosphors. This is in fact how fluo... | Most important question to properly answer it is: for how long?
For whatever reason you chose to concentrate on power consumption. This is fine and I can see at least several reasons for doing so, all perfectly legitimate, but I believe you failed to consider several factors, most important of which is that proper die... |
241,971 | If a group of people live in a closed loop environment, with all energy coming from a reactor. What crops would you grow if you only care about keeping people fed for the absolute minimum amount of power consumed? | 2023/02/12 | [
"https://worldbuilding.stackexchange.com/questions/241971",
"https://worldbuilding.stackexchange.com",
"https://worldbuilding.stackexchange.com/users/60808/"
] | [Microbial electrosynthesis](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microbial_electrosynthesis) is more energy-efficient than photosynthesis. Engineer microbes to produce nutrients and use electricity from your reactor to power the process. | Most important question to properly answer it is: for how long?
For whatever reason you chose to concentrate on power consumption. This is fine and I can see at least several reasons for doing so, all perfectly legitimate, but I believe you failed to consider several factors, most important of which is that proper die... |
197,105 | 
So I have this circuit. I've been trying to figure out Vout. I couldn't find a specific formula for this situation. Can anyone help me figure out the formula? Thank you. | 2015/10/25 | [
"https://electronics.stackexchange.com/questions/197105",
"https://electronics.stackexchange.com",
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] | Work backwards from the output towards the input and calculate the equivalent resistance for first the 1k resistor, then the 2k resistor.
Then calculate the voltage drop for each stage of voltage divider. | This isn't a direct answer, but if you are trying to figure our the formula, then you could use some kind of simulation software. Build the circuit and add the necessary voltage measurements you consider relevant. Once you add places to measure voltage, run the solver and check the values it outputs. Take note of them ... |
197,105 | 
So I have this circuit. I've been trying to figure out Vout. I couldn't find a specific formula for this situation. Can anyone help me figure out the formula? Thank you. | 2015/10/25 | [
"https://electronics.stackexchange.com/questions/197105",
"https://electronics.stackexchange.com",
"https://electronics.stackexchange.com/users/89926/"
] | In 1, below, the two 500 ohm resistors are in series, so they add to an equivalent resistance of 1000 ohms.
That 1000 ohms is in parallel with the 1000 ohm resistor, making the total resistance of the series-parallel network 500 ohms, as shown in 2.
In 2, the 500 ohm net is in series with the 1500 ohm resistor so the... | Work backwards from the output towards the input and calculate the equivalent resistance for first the 1k resistor, then the 2k resistor.
Then calculate the voltage drop for each stage of voltage divider. |
197,105 | 
So I have this circuit. I've been trying to figure out Vout. I couldn't find a specific formula for this situation. Can anyone help me figure out the formula? Thank you. | 2015/10/25 | [
"https://electronics.stackexchange.com/questions/197105",
"https://electronics.stackexchange.com",
"https://electronics.stackexchange.com/users/89926/"
] | In 1, below, the two 500 ohm resistors are in series, so they add to an equivalent resistance of 1000 ohms.
That 1000 ohms is in parallel with the 1000 ohm resistor, making the total resistance of the series-parallel network 500 ohms, as shown in 2.
In 2, the 500 ohm net is in series with the 1500 ohm resistor so the... | This isn't a direct answer, but if you are trying to figure our the formula, then you could use some kind of simulation software. Build the circuit and add the necessary voltage measurements you consider relevant. Once you add places to measure voltage, run the solver and check the values it outputs. Take note of them ... |
6,604 | When accompanying children (in my case roughly in the 5 to 9 range) on a moderately busy (by rural standards) road on our commute to their school I'm sometimes ahead, sometimes beside (at least the smaller one) and sometimes behind.
What is best practice?
Bearing in mind:
* **ahead of them** I can control their spee... | 2011/10/19 | [
"https://bicycles.stackexchange.com/questions/6604",
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] | For safety reasons I prefer to be behind them. That way I can position myself on the road slightly further out then they are. This forces any overtaking vehicles to negotiate past me first and makes them provide a little more breathing space for my child in front. It certainly seems to prevent them trying to squeeze pa... | Interesting in that what you describe what you're actually doing seems fine to me.
Given that, if I trust the 9 year old to stop at stop signs, lights, intersections, etc, ...I'd tend to go with behind. Namely, because you can see what's going on.
The problem with "ahead" is when a child lags behind and you don't r... |
6,604 | When accompanying children (in my case roughly in the 5 to 9 range) on a moderately busy (by rural standards) road on our commute to their school I'm sometimes ahead, sometimes beside (at least the smaller one) and sometimes behind.
What is best practice?
Bearing in mind:
* **ahead of them** I can control their spee... | 2011/10/19 | [
"https://bicycles.stackexchange.com/questions/6604",
"https://bicycles.stackexchange.com",
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] | My children are 5, 9 and 11 and as the eldest ones are reasonably proficient, my 5 year old has not been cycling very long so she is a bit erratic, so I tend to go with:
Eldest in front - I know I can trust him to stop at junctions correctly.
9 year old next - she is good at cycling, but doesn't always pay attention, ... | Interesting in that what you describe what you're actually doing seems fine to me.
Given that, if I trust the 9 year old to stop at stop signs, lights, intersections, etc, ...I'd tend to go with behind. Namely, because you can see what's going on.
The problem with "ahead" is when a child lags behind and you don't r... |
6,604 | When accompanying children (in my case roughly in the 5 to 9 range) on a moderately busy (by rural standards) road on our commute to their school I'm sometimes ahead, sometimes beside (at least the smaller one) and sometimes behind.
What is best practice?
Bearing in mind:
* **ahead of them** I can control their spee... | 2011/10/19 | [
"https://bicycles.stackexchange.com/questions/6604",
"https://bicycles.stackexchange.com",
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] | I follow behind, but some topics need to be reviewed before and during the rides. And also, for all our best intentions, the group gets split, or you coast ahead or they drift behind. I tend to review these points with my family or picnic group:
* The intended route, and I try and ask the kids if they know what and wh... | Interesting in that what you describe what you're actually doing seems fine to me.
Given that, if I trust the 9 year old to stop at stop signs, lights, intersections, etc, ...I'd tend to go with behind. Namely, because you can see what's going on.
The problem with "ahead" is when a child lags behind and you don't r... |
6,604 | When accompanying children (in my case roughly in the 5 to 9 range) on a moderately busy (by rural standards) road on our commute to their school I'm sometimes ahead, sometimes beside (at least the smaller one) and sometimes behind.
What is best practice?
Bearing in mind:
* **ahead of them** I can control their spee... | 2011/10/19 | [
"https://bicycles.stackexchange.com/questions/6604",
"https://bicycles.stackexchange.com",
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] | For safety reasons I prefer to be behind them. That way I can position myself on the road slightly further out then they are. This forces any overtaking vehicles to negotiate past me first and makes them provide a little more breathing space for my child in front. It certainly seems to prevent them trying to squeeze pa... | If you run ahead you most definitely should have some sort of mirror. |
6,604 | When accompanying children (in my case roughly in the 5 to 9 range) on a moderately busy (by rural standards) road on our commute to their school I'm sometimes ahead, sometimes beside (at least the smaller one) and sometimes behind.
What is best practice?
Bearing in mind:
* **ahead of them** I can control their spee... | 2011/10/19 | [
"https://bicycles.stackexchange.com/questions/6604",
"https://bicycles.stackexchange.com",
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] | My children are 5, 9 and 11 and as the eldest ones are reasonably proficient, my 5 year old has not been cycling very long so she is a bit erratic, so I tend to go with:
Eldest in front - I know I can trust him to stop at junctions correctly.
9 year old next - she is good at cycling, but doesn't always pay attention, ... | If you run ahead you most definitely should have some sort of mirror. |
6,604 | When accompanying children (in my case roughly in the 5 to 9 range) on a moderately busy (by rural standards) road on our commute to their school I'm sometimes ahead, sometimes beside (at least the smaller one) and sometimes behind.
What is best practice?
Bearing in mind:
* **ahead of them** I can control their spee... | 2011/10/19 | [
"https://bicycles.stackexchange.com/questions/6604",
"https://bicycles.stackexchange.com",
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] | I follow behind, but some topics need to be reviewed before and during the rides. And also, for all our best intentions, the group gets split, or you coast ahead or they drift behind. I tend to review these points with my family or picnic group:
* The intended route, and I try and ask the kids if they know what and wh... | If you run ahead you most definitely should have some sort of mirror. |
6,604 | When accompanying children (in my case roughly in the 5 to 9 range) on a moderately busy (by rural standards) road on our commute to their school I'm sometimes ahead, sometimes beside (at least the smaller one) and sometimes behind.
What is best practice?
Bearing in mind:
* **ahead of them** I can control their spee... | 2011/10/19 | [
"https://bicycles.stackexchange.com/questions/6604",
"https://bicycles.stackexchange.com",
"https://bicycles.stackexchange.com/users/1033/"
] | For safety reasons I prefer to be behind them. That way I can position myself on the road slightly further out then they are. This forces any overtaking vehicles to negotiate past me first and makes them provide a little more breathing space for my child in front. It certainly seems to prevent them trying to squeeze pa... | My children are 5, 9 and 11 and as the eldest ones are reasonably proficient, my 5 year old has not been cycling very long so she is a bit erratic, so I tend to go with:
Eldest in front - I know I can trust him to stop at junctions correctly.
9 year old next - she is good at cycling, but doesn't always pay attention, ... |
6,604 | When accompanying children (in my case roughly in the 5 to 9 range) on a moderately busy (by rural standards) road on our commute to their school I'm sometimes ahead, sometimes beside (at least the smaller one) and sometimes behind.
What is best practice?
Bearing in mind:
* **ahead of them** I can control their spee... | 2011/10/19 | [
"https://bicycles.stackexchange.com/questions/6604",
"https://bicycles.stackexchange.com",
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] | For safety reasons I prefer to be behind them. That way I can position myself on the road slightly further out then they are. This forces any overtaking vehicles to negotiate past me first and makes them provide a little more breathing space for my child in front. It certainly seems to prevent them trying to squeeze pa... | I follow behind, but some topics need to be reviewed before and during the rides. And also, for all our best intentions, the group gets split, or you coast ahead or they drift behind. I tend to review these points with my family or picnic group:
* The intended route, and I try and ask the kids if they know what and wh... |
6,604 | When accompanying children (in my case roughly in the 5 to 9 range) on a moderately busy (by rural standards) road on our commute to their school I'm sometimes ahead, sometimes beside (at least the smaller one) and sometimes behind.
What is best practice?
Bearing in mind:
* **ahead of them** I can control their spee... | 2011/10/19 | [
"https://bicycles.stackexchange.com/questions/6604",
"https://bicycles.stackexchange.com",
"https://bicycles.stackexchange.com/users/1033/"
] | My children are 5, 9 and 11 and as the eldest ones are reasonably proficient, my 5 year old has not been cycling very long so she is a bit erratic, so I tend to go with:
Eldest in front - I know I can trust him to stop at junctions correctly.
9 year old next - she is good at cycling, but doesn't always pay attention, ... | I follow behind, but some topics need to be reviewed before and during the rides. And also, for all our best intentions, the group gets split, or you coast ahead or they drift behind. I tend to review these points with my family or picnic group:
* The intended route, and I try and ask the kids if they know what and wh... |
80,819 | I am currently working on a Benz Vito bus engine and cannot find the engine tightening torques. I have search all over the web for this information with no luck.
Thanks in advanced. | 2020/11/26 | [
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] | According to [this forum thread](https://forums.mercedesclub.org.uk/index.php?threads/head-bolt-settings-om651-mercedes-c220.142352/), the torque values for the OM651 engine head bolts are as follows:
* 1st pass - 15Nm (11 lb-ft)
* 2nd pass - 90°
* 3rd pass - 90°
I'm assuming these bolts are most likely torque to yie... | Had this issue many years ago for an old engine.
The mechanic and I took the bolts and worked out the max allowable loading then took 2/3 of that value.
We also looked at the threads and the material of the head and block then derated that calculated by another 10 or 15%.
The engine ran fine.
Do also consider the h... |
668,363 | It is possible to access the Windows Store from a remote desktop session and initiate the Windows 8.1 Update from the Windows Store, but the update hangs after the first reboot, likely waiting for the user to accept the license check. This leaves the computer unusable remotely.
Is there a way to pre-accept the license... | 2013/11/01 | [
"https://superuser.com/questions/668363",
"https://superuser.com",
"https://superuser.com/users/29943/"
] | On older boards way-back-when which only supported 2GB RAM in total this sort of thing referred to what you would expect to see after on-board video hardware and other devices and consumed some.
On a modern board like this (which supports 64GB as the other specs state) this refers to what memory can be allocated to th... | I believe this is related to allocating memory to on-board or on-chip (haswell etc.) GPUs which share system memory. The figure relates to the largest amount of system memory you can allocate across as extra memory for the GPU, in addition to any on-chip or on-board GFX memory. |
8,412,784 | ok, i got this in my mind and curious if its possible.
On linux systems, is there any way to generate a valid algorithmic password combination to login SSH, that we can generate valid password with a little application or device (like o some banks' internet interface,say a key generator if you wish) ? if its possible o... | 2011/12/07 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/8412784",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/551637/"
] | Check one-time-passwords (OTP). Here's an [example](http://bernard.blackham.com.au/babble/archive/2006/08/OTP_and_SSH.html) | Yes, this is possible. This is exactly the private key authentification over SSH works.
The usual scenario is that the person who wants to log-in receives some kind of "challenge" (this could be a random number, but the current time is also possible if there is some way to ensure synchronous clocks). This challenge is... |
9,722 | I am writing an essay which is entirely a response to a single source. I mention the source in my introduction paragraph, and I give a full reference at the end.
Is it also required that I include inline citations for every direct quote or idea that I use, when the reader knows it is all coming from one place?
I will... | 2013/12/15 | [
"https://writers.stackexchange.com/questions/9722",
"https://writers.stackexchange.com",
"https://writers.stackexchange.com/users/6469/"
] | When citing the same source multiple times in a paragraph (and from there an extension being to the entire paper, as is the case in your question), you can do the following (borrowed from [here](http://owll.massey.ac.nz/referencing/apa-in-text-citation.php#multiple-citations)):
>
> Introduce the source early in the p... | I would reference page, paragraph, or section numbers, in my inline/footnote citations and omit everything else. |
1,943 | Any of you who have been around for awhile know I've been generous with my points in the past. Just when you thought it might never happen again, I thought I'd throw some more points your way ... *if you want them*.
Here's all you have to do. I'm going to award what are considered the top three answers on the main si... | 2017/09/28 | [
"https://mechanics.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/1943",
"https://mechanics.meta.stackexchange.com",
"https://mechanics.meta.stackexchange.com/users/4152/"
] | I will nominate [this answer](https://mechanics.stackexchange.com/a/49040/18919) by motosubatsu.
Although the question is primarily opinion-based and many of the answers provided by other users were egregious, this user took the time to provide the OP with the detailed information the OP needs in order to make his own ... | I'll submit this answer, as I think it epitomizes what I'm talking about. It's a great answer!
Link: [Electric Turbine on Motorcycle](https://mechanics.stackexchange.com/a/48654/4152)
Author: [Ceshion](https://mechanics.stackexchange.com/users/15822/ceshion) |
1,943 | Any of you who have been around for awhile know I've been generous with my points in the past. Just when you thought it might never happen again, I thought I'd throw some more points your way ... *if you want them*.
Here's all you have to do. I'm going to award what are considered the top three answers on the main si... | 2017/09/28 | [
"https://mechanics.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/1943",
"https://mechanics.meta.stackexchange.com",
"https://mechanics.meta.stackexchange.com/users/4152/"
] | I will nominate [this answer](https://mechanics.stackexchange.com/a/49040/18919) by motosubatsu.
Although the question is primarily opinion-based and many of the answers provided by other users were egregious, this user took the time to provide the OP with the detailed information the OP needs in order to make his own ... | This is one of my signature "take the OP by the hand and walk them through a diagnosis" answers.
[Overheating Odyssey](https://mechanics.stackexchange.com/a/48746/18919) |
1,943 | Any of you who have been around for awhile know I've been generous with my points in the past. Just when you thought it might never happen again, I thought I'd throw some more points your way ... *if you want them*.
Here's all you have to do. I'm going to award what are considered the top three answers on the main si... | 2017/09/28 | [
"https://mechanics.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/1943",
"https://mechanics.meta.stackexchange.com",
"https://mechanics.meta.stackexchange.com/users/4152/"
] | I will nominate [this answer](https://mechanics.stackexchange.com/a/49040/18919) by motosubatsu.
Although the question is primarily opinion-based and many of the answers provided by other users were egregious, this user took the time to provide the OP with the detailed information the OP needs in order to make his own ... | I am nominating this answer <https://mechanics.stackexchange.com/a/48197/420> by [Ben](https://mechanics.stackexchange.com/users/14393/ben).
I am nominating that answer because he provided clear step-by-step instructions on how to root cause a really bizarre electrical issue for my car where it cranked, but did not st... |
5,148,925 | I've downloaded the djangoappengine project sample [django-guestbook](http://bitbucket.org/twanschik/nonrel-guestbook/downloads/nonrel-guestbook.zip) from www.allbuttonspressed.com to test how it works but the following error message is shown when I to access the URL localhost:8000
>
> Traceback (most recent call las... | 2011/02/28 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/5148925",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/638279/"
] | Well u'\xe1' is a lowercase A with an accent mark --> á
so my guess is that perhaps you used this character in a configuration file or you've stored the project in a directory that has the character in it? And then app engine is trying to use that in an environment variable name and that has to be ASCII. | The problem is exactly what Marc had said. You've used an unicode character where you should use only ASCII. Probably in any config file or at the database data. Check the directory structure and grep over files that you've edited to customize them. Connect to database and check your recently added data fot that charac... |
56,686 | Today, August 27th, Sir Ed Davey [triumphed over competitors](https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/breaking-ed-davey-wins-lib-22585559) to become the leader of the Liberal Democrats after the position was vacated by Jo Swinson due to her failure to retain her Westminster seat in the 2019 General Election. Sir Ed prev... | 2020/08/27 | [
"https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/56686",
"https://politics.stackexchange.com",
"https://politics.stackexchange.com/users/28994/"
] | Yes, for example in the 1976 Labour Leadership election, Jim Callahan narrowly beat Michael Foot in the run-off (having lost to him in the first round of voting)
Michael Foot went on to win the 1980 election (This time Healy won the first round, but Foot won the run-off) So Michael Foot was rejected in ’76, but succee... | Since this question was asked, another example has occurred:- in May 2021, the DUP held a leadership contest after the resignation of its previous leader, Arlene Foster. In the bid to replace her, Edwin Poots defeated Sir Jeffrey Donaldson by 19 votes to 17 in a vote of party MPs & MLAs on May 14th.
However, just over... |
56,686 | Today, August 27th, Sir Ed Davey [triumphed over competitors](https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/breaking-ed-davey-wins-lib-22585559) to become the leader of the Liberal Democrats after the position was vacated by Jo Swinson due to her failure to retain her Westminster seat in the 2019 General Election. Sir Ed prev... | 2020/08/27 | [
"https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/56686",
"https://politics.stackexchange.com",
"https://politics.stackexchange.com/users/28994/"
] | Yes, for example in the 1976 Labour Leadership election, Jim Callahan narrowly beat Michael Foot in the run-off (having lost to him in the first round of voting)
Michael Foot went on to win the 1980 election (This time Healy won the first round, but Foot won the run-off) So Michael Foot was rejected in ’76, but succee... | As you might expect in view of their large number of leaders since 2016, this has happened twice with [UKIP](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UK_Independence_Party).
Gerard Batten stood in [2009](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2009_UK_Independence_Party_leadership_election), losing to Lord Pearson of Rannoch, then sat out... |
56,686 | Today, August 27th, Sir Ed Davey [triumphed over competitors](https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/breaking-ed-davey-wins-lib-22585559) to become the leader of the Liberal Democrats after the position was vacated by Jo Swinson due to her failure to retain her Westminster seat in the 2019 General Election. Sir Ed prev... | 2020/08/27 | [
"https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/56686",
"https://politics.stackexchange.com",
"https://politics.stackexchange.com/users/28994/"
] | Since this question was asked, another example has occurred:- in May 2021, the DUP held a leadership contest after the resignation of its previous leader, Arlene Foster. In the bid to replace her, Edwin Poots defeated Sir Jeffrey Donaldson by 19 votes to 17 in a vote of party MPs & MLAs on May 14th.
However, just over... | As you might expect in view of their large number of leaders since 2016, this has happened twice with [UKIP](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UK_Independence_Party).
Gerard Batten stood in [2009](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2009_UK_Independence_Party_leadership_election), losing to Lord Pearson of Rannoch, then sat out... |
30,706,584 | I've read articles, forums posts, answers here and everyone suggests font-icons are a way to go when it comes to load times and speed of a website.
I was about to use FontAwesome for a couple of icons and the problem is large weight of a font itself (not to mention 25KB CSS unless you take what you need).
You end u... | 2015/06/08 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/30706584",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/4954606/"
] | yea fonts are faster than images because on loading of multiple images multiple http request needed but for fonts they can load from CDN server, there is another reason why we use fonts because we can change font size colour and dimension easily.
refer this link
[why Fonts better than images](https://css-tricks.com/e... | For the initial load of the page, there might be more data, but fonts tend to be cached, so subsequent loads, or loads of other pages that use the same font will be faster. |
30,706,584 | I've read articles, forums posts, answers here and everyone suggests font-icons are a way to go when it comes to load times and speed of a website.
I was about to use FontAwesome for a couple of icons and the problem is large weight of a font itself (not to mention 25KB CSS unless you take what you need).
You end u... | 2015/06/08 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/30706584",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/4954606/"
] | There are a few things to answer here.
First, why do people talk about iconfonts, well they are kinda old news, but the as for the reasons why they're still used they would include:
* Browser backwards compatibility
* Ease of use (especially inline with text)
* Maturity, many existing icon sets come pre-packaged in t... | For the initial load of the page, there might be more data, but fonts tend to be cached, so subsequent loads, or loads of other pages that use the same font will be faster. |
337,781 | I have been living under a rock for the past 5 - 8 years, and am just now getting up to speed with virtualization, virtual machines and platforms like VMware or VirtualBox. I *think* I am starting to get them, but there are two concepts about VMs that I'm just choking on for some reason; one has to do with their intrin... | 2011/09/20 | [
"https://superuser.com/questions/337781",
"https://superuser.com",
"https://superuser.com/users/98499/"
] | **(1) Besides saving me money (as I only have to provide 2 physical machines instead of buying 8 servers), what instrinsic benefit/purpose do these VMs serve here?**
Yes, they do share resources. Virtual Machines are usually allocated a specific amount of memory on startup. So that 8GB could be assigned in 2GB chunks ... | One benefit of VMs is being able to run legacy operating systems on the latest hardware. Older operating systems (or older versions) may not have drivers available for current hardware. Virtualisation presents the guest OS with virtualised NICs, disk-controllers etc that the guest supports, regardless of the actual har... |
13,105 | What are the most secure way to store a huge amount of BTC over a long time and its (detailed) risks? A other assumption is that the owner does not have a very technical background, thus it will not be possible to verify the code of a wallet generator.
I am looking for a detailed overview of the risks. Even unlikely ... | 2013/09/03 | [
"https://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/questions/13105",
"https://bitcoin.stackexchange.com",
"https://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/users/1853/"
] | The best way to securely store bitcoin is by using what's commonly called "Cold Storage". You do this by generating and address/private-key pair, sending bitcoin to the address, and keeping the private key in a safe place until you're ready to spend it.
There are a number of ways to do this, but the easiest I've found... | I would say that a paper wallet stored in a bank vault with no other copies made would be the safest. The only risk is that the bank gets robed or the paper deteriorates (which could be solved by using a higher grade material.)
Though this is probably overkill. If your looking for a practical very secure solution I w... |
13,105 | What are the most secure way to store a huge amount of BTC over a long time and its (detailed) risks? A other assumption is that the owner does not have a very technical background, thus it will not be possible to verify the code of a wallet generator.
I am looking for a detailed overview of the risks. Even unlikely ... | 2013/09/03 | [
"https://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/questions/13105",
"https://bitcoin.stackexchange.com",
"https://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/users/1853/"
] | Bitcoin Armoury is the best thing out there for this.
* What you want to do is create a new wallet with armoury, create a receiving address and send your BTC there.
* The best thing is you do not need to even be connected to the network, synchronize... | The best way to securely store bitcoin is by using what's commonly called "Cold Storage". You do this by generating and address/private-key pair, sending bitcoin to the address, and keeping the private key in a safe place until you're ready to spend it.
There are a number of ways to do this, but the easiest I've found... |
13,105 | What are the most secure way to store a huge amount of BTC over a long time and its (detailed) risks? A other assumption is that the owner does not have a very technical background, thus it will not be possible to verify the code of a wallet generator.
I am looking for a detailed overview of the risks. Even unlikely ... | 2013/09/03 | [
"https://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/questions/13105",
"https://bitcoin.stackexchange.com",
"https://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/users/1853/"
] | The best way is to generate wallet off-line.
The secure of your storage is the same as secure of your off-line machine. You may aware off TEMPEST only, of course if only nobody can get access to your off-line machine.
You can use for this [Vanitygen](https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Vanitygen).
You can download vanitygen ... | I would say that a paper wallet stored in a bank vault with no other copies made would be the safest. The only risk is that the bank gets robed or the paper deteriorates (which could be solved by using a higher grade material.)
Though this is probably overkill. If your looking for a practical very secure solution I w... |
13,105 | What are the most secure way to store a huge amount of BTC over a long time and its (detailed) risks? A other assumption is that the owner does not have a very technical background, thus it will not be possible to verify the code of a wallet generator.
I am looking for a detailed overview of the risks. Even unlikely ... | 2013/09/03 | [
"https://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/questions/13105",
"https://bitcoin.stackexchange.com",
"https://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/users/1853/"
] | Bitcoin Armoury is the best thing out there for this.
* What you want to do is create a new wallet with armoury, create a receiving address and send your BTC there.
* The best thing is you do not need to even be connected to the network, synchronize... | I would say that a paper wallet stored in a bank vault with no other copies made would be the safest. The only risk is that the bank gets robed or the paper deteriorates (which could be solved by using a higher grade material.)
Though this is probably overkill. If your looking for a practical very secure solution I w... |
13,105 | What are the most secure way to store a huge amount of BTC over a long time and its (detailed) risks? A other assumption is that the owner does not have a very technical background, thus it will not be possible to verify the code of a wallet generator.
I am looking for a detailed overview of the risks. Even unlikely ... | 2013/09/03 | [
"https://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/questions/13105",
"https://bitcoin.stackexchange.com",
"https://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/users/1853/"
] | Bitcoin Armoury is the best thing out there for this.
* What you want to do is create a new wallet with armoury, create a receiving address and send your BTC there.
* The best thing is you do not need to even be connected to the network, synchronize... | The best way is to generate wallet off-line.
The secure of your storage is the same as secure of your off-line machine. You may aware off TEMPEST only, of course if only nobody can get access to your off-line machine.
You can use for this [Vanitygen](https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Vanitygen).
You can download vanitygen ... |
5,755 | I want to add a bit to the flow of users, by making the first form field auto focus on page load.
Initially the auto focus scares me a bit (sometimes called [offensive](https://ux.stackexchange.com/questions/2861/drawbacks-of-auto-focusing-on-a-web-pages-text-field-javascript)). But as said in that Q&A, pages with the... | 2011/04/01 | [
"https://ux.stackexchange.com/questions/5755",
"https://ux.stackexchange.com",
"https://ux.stackexchange.com/users/166/"
] | I would say that if you're going to autofocus, you should also do some kind of clear visual 'notification' that the focus has moved there - change color, fade in a box, flash in an arrow, whatever.
This way, the user isn't surprised when the cursor isn't where they expect it; rather, you show them where it should be, ... | I would only do the auto-focus if using the form is the main purpose of the page. Auto-populating a search box or sign-in form on a site home page might be confusing, especially if users accidentally hit the enter key on their keyboard.
As far as browsers auto-populating the fields, this shouldn't be an issue. Auto-fo... |
5,755 | I want to add a bit to the flow of users, by making the first form field auto focus on page load.
Initially the auto focus scares me a bit (sometimes called [offensive](https://ux.stackexchange.com/questions/2861/drawbacks-of-auto-focusing-on-a-web-pages-text-field-javascript)). But as said in that Q&A, pages with the... | 2011/04/01 | [
"https://ux.stackexchange.com/questions/5755",
"https://ux.stackexchange.com",
"https://ux.stackexchange.com/users/166/"
] | Autofocus is used on the LinkedIn Sign-in page, and this is what it looks like:
I think it's quite clear, and wouldn't go to any special lengths beyond that. Maybe color the background, but that's sometimes used as a required field indication.
Btw,... | I would only do the auto-focus if using the form is the main purpose of the page. Auto-populating a search box or sign-in form on a site home page might be confusing, especially if users accidentally hit the enter key on their keyboard.
As far as browsers auto-populating the fields, this shouldn't be an issue. Auto-fo... |
5,755 | I want to add a bit to the flow of users, by making the first form field auto focus on page load.
Initially the auto focus scares me a bit (sometimes called [offensive](https://ux.stackexchange.com/questions/2861/drawbacks-of-auto-focusing-on-a-web-pages-text-field-javascript)). But as said in that Q&A, pages with the... | 2011/04/01 | [
"https://ux.stackexchange.com/questions/5755",
"https://ux.stackexchange.com",
"https://ux.stackexchange.com/users/166/"
] | To "do it right" you should use the new HTML5 form field attribute "autofocus" (which will work in all browsers supporting HTML5) and use a JS-based shim to progressively add backwards compatibility support to older browsers.
Here's [a jQuery snippet](https://github.com/miketaylr/autofocus) that will do the basic job ... | I would only do the auto-focus if using the form is the main purpose of the page. Auto-populating a search box or sign-in form on a site home page might be confusing, especially if users accidentally hit the enter key on their keyboard.
As far as browsers auto-populating the fields, this shouldn't be an issue. Auto-fo... |
18,341,514 | I am embedded programmer, and have no experience with desktop programming. In my project have to display and calculate no of physical parameter like pH, temp.
Please suggest me which way to go: Qt or Visual Studio?
Which is best suited for scientific computing?
I'm asking this because I am going to give lot of my ti... | 2013/08/20 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/18341514",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/2700801/"
] | Qt Creator and Visual Studio are both IDEs.
MFC and Qt Libraries both have GUI libraries for C++.
C++ and C# are both programming languages that you can compare and decide on.
Qt Libraries can be used in Visual Studio, using the Qt VS Add-in...
So assuming you want to stick with C++ and you have heard good things a... | you should make your hands dirty by trying one of those you prefer.
In my opinion I prefer Qt for C++ programming. And Visual Studio just for C# applications.
one more thing Qt is available in Windows, Linux and Mac. But VS is just for Microsoft OSs. |
4,890,494 | Earlier today I came across [Kaazing's](http://kaazing.com) WebSocket API for HTML5.
Looks fantastic, but as I am only now researching WebSocket possibilities for real-time financial updating, I would like to hear some recommendations, and pitfalls to avoid when planning out this architecture.
I'm looking at ASP.Net ... | 2011/02/03 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/4890494",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/172359/"
] | Here's a C# implementation of a Web Socket client and server on CodeProject:
[Web Socket Server](http://www.codeproject.com/KB/webservices/c_sharp_web_socket_server.aspx) | Although the number of browsers are quite limited for websockets, mobile browsers have support for that. But i would be considering the use of more cross browser friendly choices like [**PokeIn**](http://pokein.com) reverse ajax library |
4,890,494 | Earlier today I came across [Kaazing's](http://kaazing.com) WebSocket API for HTML5.
Looks fantastic, but as I am only now researching WebSocket possibilities for real-time financial updating, I would like to hear some recommendations, and pitfalls to avoid when planning out this architecture.
I'm looking at ASP.Net ... | 2011/02/03 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/4890494",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/172359/"
] | A late answer. Here is a WebSocket Server (framework) that is based on .NET and has support for modelbinding / controller and validations etc. in a way that reminds of MVC. It is very easy to get started using it. Just create a new MVC3 Project and type:
Install-Package XSockets
Using the Package Manager Console in ... | I figured I'd come back at this, now that I have a solution ready for production. I took a look at a few vendors that basically charge a lot of money for something you can essentially build yourself. They all have good products, and if your time to market is critical, those prefab options may be the best in the short r... |
4,890,494 | Earlier today I came across [Kaazing's](http://kaazing.com) WebSocket API for HTML5.
Looks fantastic, but as I am only now researching WebSocket possibilities for real-time financial updating, I would like to hear some recommendations, and pitfalls to avoid when planning out this architecture.
I'm looking at ASP.Net ... | 2011/02/03 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/4890494",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/172359/"
] | A late answer. Here is a WebSocket Server (framework) that is based on .NET and has support for modelbinding / controller and validations etc. in a way that reminds of MVC. It is very easy to get started using it. Just create a new MVC3 Project and type:
Install-Package XSockets
Using the Package Manager Console in ... | Here's a C# implementation of a Web Socket client and server on CodeProject:
[Web Socket Server](http://www.codeproject.com/KB/webservices/c_sharp_web_socket_server.aspx) |
4,890,494 | Earlier today I came across [Kaazing's](http://kaazing.com) WebSocket API for HTML5.
Looks fantastic, but as I am only now researching WebSocket possibilities for real-time financial updating, I would like to hear some recommendations, and pitfalls to avoid when planning out this architecture.
I'm looking at ASP.Net ... | 2011/02/03 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/4890494",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/172359/"
] | I figured I'd come back at this, now that I have a solution ready for production. I took a look at a few vendors that basically charge a lot of money for something you can essentially build yourself. They all have good products, and if your time to market is critical, those prefab options may be the best in the short r... | Although the number of browsers are quite limited for websockets, mobile browsers have support for that. But i would be considering the use of more cross browser friendly choices like [**PokeIn**](http://pokein.com) reverse ajax library |
4,890,494 | Earlier today I came across [Kaazing's](http://kaazing.com) WebSocket API for HTML5.
Looks fantastic, but as I am only now researching WebSocket possibilities for real-time financial updating, I would like to hear some recommendations, and pitfalls to avoid when planning out this architecture.
I'm looking at ASP.Net ... | 2011/02/03 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/4890494",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/172359/"
] | A late answer. Here is a WebSocket Server (framework) that is based on .NET and has support for modelbinding / controller and validations etc. in a way that reminds of MVC. It is very easy to get started using it. Just create a new MVC3 Project and type:
Install-Package XSockets
Using the Package Manager Console in ... | Although the number of browsers are quite limited for websockets, mobile browsers have support for that. But i would be considering the use of more cross browser friendly choices like [**PokeIn**](http://pokein.com) reverse ajax library |
4,890,494 | Earlier today I came across [Kaazing's](http://kaazing.com) WebSocket API for HTML5.
Looks fantastic, but as I am only now researching WebSocket possibilities for real-time financial updating, I would like to hear some recommendations, and pitfalls to avoid when planning out this architecture.
I'm looking at ASP.Net ... | 2011/02/03 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/4890494",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/172359/"
] | Here's a C# implementation of a Web Socket client and server on CodeProject:
[Web Socket Server](http://www.codeproject.com/KB/webservices/c_sharp_web_socket_server.aspx) | <https://github.com/Olivine-Labs/Alchemy-Websockets>
Here's an open source websocket server and client library. C#/Javascript. Includes fallback to flash sockets for browsers that don't have websockets yet. Tested on most web browsers including mobile ones, works everywhere.
Realtime financials? I don't know how many... |
4,890,494 | Earlier today I came across [Kaazing's](http://kaazing.com) WebSocket API for HTML5.
Looks fantastic, but as I am only now researching WebSocket possibilities for real-time financial updating, I would like to hear some recommendations, and pitfalls to avoid when planning out this architecture.
I'm looking at ASP.Net ... | 2011/02/03 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/4890494",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/172359/"
] | I think following links will help you..
[The WebSockets prototype with Silverlight, HTML Bridges and JavaScript](https://www.jefclaes.be/2011/01/html5-websockets-prototype-with.html)
[Silverlight and WebSockets (Mike Taulty's blog)](https://mtaulty.com/2010/07/27/m_12587/) | Although the number of browsers are quite limited for websockets, mobile browsers have support for that. But i would be considering the use of more cross browser friendly choices like [**PokeIn**](http://pokein.com) reverse ajax library |
4,890,494 | Earlier today I came across [Kaazing's](http://kaazing.com) WebSocket API for HTML5.
Looks fantastic, but as I am only now researching WebSocket possibilities for real-time financial updating, I would like to hear some recommendations, and pitfalls to avoid when planning out this architecture.
I'm looking at ASP.Net ... | 2011/02/03 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/4890494",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/172359/"
] | A late answer. Here is a WebSocket Server (framework) that is based on .NET and has support for modelbinding / controller and validations etc. in a way that reminds of MVC. It is very easy to get started using it. Just create a new MVC3 Project and type:
Install-Package XSockets
Using the Package Manager Console in ... | <https://github.com/Olivine-Labs/Alchemy-Websockets>
Here's an open source websocket server and client library. C#/Javascript. Includes fallback to flash sockets for browsers that don't have websockets yet. Tested on most web browsers including mobile ones, works everywhere.
Realtime financials? I don't know how many... |
4,890,494 | Earlier today I came across [Kaazing's](http://kaazing.com) WebSocket API for HTML5.
Looks fantastic, but as I am only now researching WebSocket possibilities for real-time financial updating, I would like to hear some recommendations, and pitfalls to avoid when planning out this architecture.
I'm looking at ASP.Net ... | 2011/02/03 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/4890494",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/172359/"
] | I figured I'd come back at this, now that I have a solution ready for production. I took a look at a few vendors that basically charge a lot of money for something you can essentially build yourself. They all have good products, and if your time to market is critical, those prefab options may be the best in the short r... | <https://github.com/Olivine-Labs/Alchemy-Websockets>
Here's an open source websocket server and client library. C#/Javascript. Includes fallback to flash sockets for browsers that don't have websockets yet. Tested on most web browsers including mobile ones, works everywhere.
Realtime financials? I don't know how many... |
4,890,494 | Earlier today I came across [Kaazing's](http://kaazing.com) WebSocket API for HTML5.
Looks fantastic, but as I am only now researching WebSocket possibilities for real-time financial updating, I would like to hear some recommendations, and pitfalls to avoid when planning out this architecture.
I'm looking at ASP.Net ... | 2011/02/03 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/4890494",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/172359/"
] | I think following links will help you..
[The WebSockets prototype with Silverlight, HTML Bridges and JavaScript](https://www.jefclaes.be/2011/01/html5-websockets-prototype-with.html)
[Silverlight and WebSockets (Mike Taulty's blog)](https://mtaulty.com/2010/07/27/m_12587/) | <https://github.com/Olivine-Labs/Alchemy-Websockets>
Here's an open source websocket server and client library. C#/Javascript. Includes fallback to flash sockets for browsers that don't have websockets yet. Tested on most web browsers including mobile ones, works everywhere.
Realtime financials? I don't know how many... |
94,696 | I'm currently stumped trying to remember the word for when someone does something or says something in a consistent manner as part of their personality. For example, my friend Sam always shrugs his shoulders high and smiles when my coworkers ask him redundant questions. I wanna say that's his personality quip or gestur... | 2016/06/25 | [
"https://ell.stackexchange.com/questions/94696",
"https://ell.stackexchange.com",
"https://ell.stackexchange.com/users/36921/"
] | I like this one best
>
> [mannerism](http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mannerism)
>
> : a person's particular way of talking or moving
>
>
>
But some other possibilities include
1. practice
2. pattern
3. propensity
4. habit
5. quirk
6. idiosyncrasy | The word that I would use is
>
> [mannerism](http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/mannerism?q=Mannerism) - something that a person does repeatedly with their face, hands, or voice, and that they may not realize they are doing.
>
>
>
If it is particularly unusual, you could call it a **quirk** or **f... |
16,349 | A [vertical take-off and landing (VTOL)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VTOL) aircraft is one that can hover, take off, and land vertically. We have several military fighter jets, which can takeoff and land vertically (like the [Harrier Jump Jet](https://www.google.co.in/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&... | 2015/06/27 | [
"https://aviation.stackexchange.com/questions/16349",
"https://aviation.stackexchange.com",
"https://aviation.stackexchange.com/users/8482/"
] | The closest to what you ask was maybe the [Do-31](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dornier_Do_31) experimental VTOL transport.
Dornier Do-31 in hover. Picture [Source](http://www.diseno-art.com/news_content/2013/10/strange-vehicles-dornier-do-31-vtol-jet-tr... | A big part of making an aircraft that can take off and land vertically is the thrust to weight ratio has to be greater than 1 so that it can work against the force of gravity. The Harrier Jump Jet can only take off vertically when it isn't loaded to full capacity (in which case STOL is used).
For a commercial airliner... |
1,933 | I am trying to give edit permissions for my partners on a custom object, but on the same time, I need them to have READ only on some of the fields that they see.
The custom object includes a text c\_field that should NOT be edited, but it is visible as read only on the page layout of the partner.
Dongle ID is the fie... | 2012/10/04 | [
"https://salesforce.stackexchange.com/questions/1933",
"https://salesforce.stackexchange.com",
"https://salesforce.stackexchange.com/users/260/"
] | I don't believe you can use Database.com licenses against a Force.com org. I have asked this question of a couple of guys within Salesforce and have always been met with a no. It would be really interesting if you could as it would solve a few problems for me.
But currently I still think it is a no and the docs are sl... | I am positive that this can be achieved .
We will have to create appropriate sharing rules .
Also if we want data access for Visualforce page if we write an extension class using "without sharing" keyword we will run in a system context mode and we can perform operation ignoring sharing permissions .
In short if OWD... |
1,933 | I am trying to give edit permissions for my partners on a custom object, but on the same time, I need them to have READ only on some of the fields that they see.
The custom object includes a text c\_field that should NOT be edited, but it is visible as read only on the page layout of the partner.
Dongle ID is the fie... | 2012/10/04 | [
"https://salesforce.stackexchange.com/questions/1933",
"https://salesforce.stackexchange.com",
"https://salesforce.stackexchange.com/users/260/"
] | Confirmed by SF. You can add Database.com licenses to your organisation, however they do not add anything to your allowed limits (API and data storage). | I am positive that this can be achieved .
We will have to create appropriate sharing rules .
Also if we want data access for Visualforce page if we write an extension class using "without sharing" keyword we will run in a system context mode and we can perform operation ignoring sharing permissions .
In short if OWD... |
1,933 | I am trying to give edit permissions for my partners on a custom object, but on the same time, I need them to have READ only on some of the fields that they see.
The custom object includes a text c\_field that should NOT be edited, but it is visible as read only on the page layout of the partner.
Dongle ID is the fie... | 2012/10/04 | [
"https://salesforce.stackexchange.com/questions/1933",
"https://salesforce.stackexchange.com",
"https://salesforce.stackexchange.com/users/260/"
] | Confirmed by SF. You can add Database.com licenses to your organisation, however they do not add anything to your allowed limits (API and data storage). | I don't believe you can use Database.com licenses against a Force.com org. I have asked this question of a couple of guys within Salesforce and have always been met with a no. It would be really interesting if you could as it would solve a few problems for me.
But currently I still think it is a no and the docs are sl... |
295,928 | I want to get a new Mac. Can I simply `dd` a disk image from my older mac's hdd to the new Mac with a bigger HDD (this will be further partitioned, but the old osx drive will fit within one OS X-style partition)?
I've done this with windows machines before, and I know there can be driver issues, I don't expect that wi... | 2011/06/11 | [
"https://superuser.com/questions/295928",
"https://superuser.com",
"https://superuser.com/users/87672/"
] | One thing i'd check is architecture - if its a PPC to Intel, there is no way it'll work.
However, i would point out you have the option of migration [assistant](http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4413), which should manage most of it. | This is actually really simple, the simplest way to do this, is to take out your HDD, put it in an enclosure or use a SATA to USB (or firewire) cable, and use [SuperDuper](http://www.shirt-pocket.com/SuperDuper/SuperDuperDescription.html) to clone the drive to your new one. |
295,928 | I want to get a new Mac. Can I simply `dd` a disk image from my older mac's hdd to the new Mac with a bigger HDD (this will be further partitioned, but the old osx drive will fit within one OS X-style partition)?
I've done this with windows machines before, and I know there can be driver issues, I don't expect that wi... | 2011/06/11 | [
"https://superuser.com/questions/295928",
"https://superuser.com",
"https://superuser.com/users/87672/"
] | One thing i'd check is architecture - if its a PPC to Intel, there is no way it'll work.
However, i would point out you have the option of migration [assistant](http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4413), which should manage most of it. | Cloning the disk using using SuperDuper or Carbon Copy Cloner is your best bet. I've had mixed success with migration assistant. My recommendation if you do use it is that you check your file permissions once you are done. Sometimes moving things from one computer to the next is best done by hand even though it's time ... |
295,928 | I want to get a new Mac. Can I simply `dd` a disk image from my older mac's hdd to the new Mac with a bigger HDD (this will be further partitioned, but the old osx drive will fit within one OS X-style partition)?
I've done this with windows machines before, and I know there can be driver issues, I don't expect that wi... | 2011/06/11 | [
"https://superuser.com/questions/295928",
"https://superuser.com",
"https://superuser.com/users/87672/"
] | Cloning the disk using using SuperDuper or Carbon Copy Cloner is your best bet. I've had mixed success with migration assistant. My recommendation if you do use it is that you check your file permissions once you are done. Sometimes moving things from one computer to the next is best done by hand even though it's time ... | This is actually really simple, the simplest way to do this, is to take out your HDD, put it in an enclosure or use a SATA to USB (or firewire) cable, and use [SuperDuper](http://www.shirt-pocket.com/SuperDuper/SuperDuperDescription.html) to clone the drive to your new one. |
49,157,966 | I had a test web page that used a restricted SQL user to query an Azure SQL DB to get data from masked fields. It returned the data and it was masked. I rejoiced.
I changed the user with a button and voila! I could see the actual data.
Then today, for some reason, it stopped working and I cried.
I changed no code in ... | 2018/03/07 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/49157966",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/1145237/"
] | Could you please provide your subscription, server name and database name? You can send it directly to me - ronitr microsoft com
We would like to investigate this - you may have hit a case of a bug we are tracking down.
Thanks | SQL users with administrative privileges are always excluded from dynamic data masking. DB\_owners can also see the data unmasked. Data is only masked for the data\_reader. So if you’re seeing the unmasked data make sure, to use data\_reader permissions to the users from whom you want to mask the data. |
49,157,966 | I had a test web page that used a restricted SQL user to query an Azure SQL DB to get data from masked fields. It returned the data and it was masked. I rejoiced.
I changed the user with a button and voila! I could see the actual data.
Then today, for some reason, it stopped working and I cried.
I changed no code in ... | 2018/03/07 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/49157966",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/1145237/"
] | After working with Microsoft to figure out what the issue is the conclusion is that dynamic data masking doesn't play nicely with the Azure Data Classification feature.
When Data Classification is used DDM is turned off resulting in someone with only select permissions able to see the masked data.
According to the MS... | SQL users with administrative privileges are always excluded from dynamic data masking. DB\_owners can also see the data unmasked. Data is only masked for the data\_reader. So if you’re seeing the unmasked data make sure, to use data\_reader permissions to the users from whom you want to mask the data. |
49,157,966 | I had a test web page that used a restricted SQL user to query an Azure SQL DB to get data from masked fields. It returned the data and it was masked. I rejoiced.
I changed the user with a button and voila! I could see the actual data.
Then today, for some reason, it stopped working and I cried.
I changed no code in ... | 2018/03/07 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/49157966",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/1145237/"
] | After working with Microsoft to figure out what the issue is the conclusion is that dynamic data masking doesn't play nicely with the Azure Data Classification feature.
When Data Classification is used DDM is turned off resulting in someone with only select permissions able to see the masked data.
According to the MS... | Could you please provide your subscription, server name and database name? You can send it directly to me - ronitr microsoft com
We would like to investigate this - you may have hit a case of a bug we are tracking down.
Thanks |
76,476 | Ok, in [Cambridge dictionary](http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/japanese?q=Japanese)
**Japanese** (n): a person from Japan. Ex: *She married a Japanese.*
**The Japanese** [plural] (n): the people of Japan. Ex: *The Japanese make excellent cars.*
**Japanese** (a): belonging to or relating to Jap... | 2015/12/21 | [
"https://ell.stackexchange.com/questions/76476",
"https://ell.stackexchange.com",
"https://ell.stackexchange.com/users/22478/"
] | The word Japanese is used as a singular and plural noun; it's incorrect to say Japaneses as a plural noun.
You can say either many Japanese (as a plural noun) or many Japanese people (as an adjective), but I think the latter is more common. | As a native speaker, "Many Japanese people" would be my preferred choice. Your meaning is very clearly stated in using it. I'm not sure as to why, but I find using "Japanese" as a noun to refer to the people of Japan without the definite article to be really strange to the ear. |
1,467,067 | I am building the debug version of my app, with full symbols. I set a breakpoint on the following line:
throw std::range\_error( "invalid utf32" );
When the breakpoint hits, my stack looks normal. I can see all my routines. But if I run, and let the exception get thrown, I see a worthless stack. it has MyApp.exe!\_th... | 2009/09/23 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/1467067",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/150679/"
] | I think you mix up smth. here.
If you catch the exception in some catch statement or it is propagated until main your stack was unwound and you can not expect VC++ to remember the entire stack.
For example in Java stack trace is part of the exception itself. Dependent on you compiler you can write an exception class... | Probably you are watching the callstack of the wrong thread.
Go to the Tread Panel, in Debug->Windows->Threads, and then select the correct thread. |
1,467,067 | I am building the debug version of my app, with full symbols. I set a breakpoint on the following line:
throw std::range\_error( "invalid utf32" );
When the breakpoint hits, my stack looks normal. I can see all my routines. But if I run, and let the exception get thrown, I see a worthless stack. it has MyApp.exe!\_th... | 2009/09/23 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/1467067",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/150679/"
] | I think you mix up smth. here.
If you catch the exception in some catch statement or it is propagated until main your stack was unwound and you can not expect VC++ to remember the entire stack.
For example in Java stack trace is part of the exception itself. Dependent on you compiler you can write an exception class... | The problem is that you don't have any debug symbols loaded for the location the debugger stopped at. This means the rest of the call stack is nonsense.
Fortunately the solution is easy: Starting at the top of the call stack window, right-click on each greyed-out entry (e.g. KernelBase.dll!...) and select *Load Symbol... |
1,467,067 | I am building the debug version of my app, with full symbols. I set a breakpoint on the following line:
throw std::range\_error( "invalid utf32" );
When the breakpoint hits, my stack looks normal. I can see all my routines. But if I run, and let the exception get thrown, I see a worthless stack. it has MyApp.exe!\_th... | 2009/09/23 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/1467067",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/150679/"
] | I think you mix up smth. here.
If you catch the exception in some catch statement or it is propagated until main your stack was unwound and you can not expect VC++ to remember the entire stack.
For example in Java stack trace is part of the exception itself. Dependent on you compiler you can write an exception class... | I bet the problem is that you don't have "break on exception" enabled. I had this same problem, and couldn't believe I couldn't find useful answers to this...how did my vs2008 get configured differently? I don't know. But one day my call stacks just became useless when a debugged program crashed. Finally I went and che... |
1,467,067 | I am building the debug version of my app, with full symbols. I set a breakpoint on the following line:
throw std::range\_error( "invalid utf32" );
When the breakpoint hits, my stack looks normal. I can see all my routines. But if I run, and let the exception get thrown, I see a worthless stack. it has MyApp.exe!\_th... | 2009/09/23 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/1467067",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/150679/"
] | The problem is that you don't have any debug symbols loaded for the location the debugger stopped at. This means the rest of the call stack is nonsense.
Fortunately the solution is easy: Starting at the top of the call stack window, right-click on each greyed-out entry (e.g. KernelBase.dll!...) and select *Load Symbol... | Probably you are watching the callstack of the wrong thread.
Go to the Tread Panel, in Debug->Windows->Threads, and then select the correct thread. |
1,467,067 | I am building the debug version of my app, with full symbols. I set a breakpoint on the following line:
throw std::range\_error( "invalid utf32" );
When the breakpoint hits, my stack looks normal. I can see all my routines. But if I run, and let the exception get thrown, I see a worthless stack. it has MyApp.exe!\_th... | 2009/09/23 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/1467067",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/150679/"
] | I bet the problem is that you don't have "break on exception" enabled. I had this same problem, and couldn't believe I couldn't find useful answers to this...how did my vs2008 get configured differently? I don't know. But one day my call stacks just became useless when a debugged program crashed. Finally I went and che... | Probably you are watching the callstack of the wrong thread.
Go to the Tread Panel, in Debug->Windows->Threads, and then select the correct thread. |
163,188 | I break 2 blocks with just one click in creative mode. Why is this happening? I checked my touchpad and my mouse, and I found no problems at all with them. | 2014/04/06 | [
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com/questions/163188",
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com",
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com/users/73689/"
] | This is because breaking blocks in creative mode is instant, so you have to click VERY lightly or else the game reads the input as a 'hold' and will continue down the line instantly breaking blocks. | It is a lag, and the game registers the one click as a double click. Therefore, two of the blocks are destroyed. It is the same issue as placing two blocks instead of one. |
163,188 | I break 2 blocks with just one click in creative mode. Why is this happening? I checked my touchpad and my mouse, and I found no problems at all with them. | 2014/04/06 | [
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com/questions/163188",
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com",
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com/users/73689/"
] | This is because breaking blocks in creative mode is instant, so you have to click VERY lightly or else the game reads the input as a 'hold' and will continue down the line instantly breaking blocks. | I got the same problem some months ago - though i got the problem in both modes.
Destroing 2 Blocks at a time means that your game registers two hits instead of one.
The first possibilty are corrupted mod files (or a wrong configured fast click mod)
-> check your mods
The second and more propable one would be a cha... |
7,491 | Is it possible to generate address and private key pair completely offline, using only dice / other random number generators, calculators, paper and pen? If yes, whats the procedure and formulas used? | 2013/02/07 | [
"https://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/questions/7491",
"https://bitcoin.stackexchange.com",
"https://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/users/2229/"
] | Yes, it is possible to create such keypairs offline, but the calculations are long and complex. You would need to find out how to:
1) Create a secp256k1 public key from a private key
2) Perform SHA-256 hashing
3) Perform RIPEMD-160 hashing
4) Be able to convert the final value into Base 58
Generally, the calculati... | A good article on keypair generation
<http://www.swansontec.com/bitcoin-dice.html>
Essentially, you can generate your private key using dice, and use a computer to derive an address from that private key. |
7,491 | Is it possible to generate address and private key pair completely offline, using only dice / other random number generators, calculators, paper and pen? If yes, whats the procedure and formulas used? | 2013/02/07 | [
"https://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/questions/7491",
"https://bitcoin.stackexchange.com",
"https://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/users/2229/"
] | Yes, it is possible to create such keypairs offline, but the calculations are long and complex. You would need to find out how to:
1) Create a secp256k1 public key from a private key
2) Perform SHA-256 hashing
3) Perform RIPEMD-160 hashing
4) Be able to convert the final value into Base 58
Generally, the calculati... | Here are instructions to create a Bitcoin address and associated key-pair completely offline. It is straight from the Bitcoin Wiki.
<https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/How_to_set_up_a_secure_offline_savings_wallet> |
7,491 | Is it possible to generate address and private key pair completely offline, using only dice / other random number generators, calculators, paper and pen? If yes, whats the procedure and formulas used? | 2013/02/07 | [
"https://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/questions/7491",
"https://bitcoin.stackexchange.com",
"https://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/users/2229/"
] | A good article on keypair generation
<http://www.swansontec.com/bitcoin-dice.html>
Essentially, you can generate your private key using dice, and use a computer to derive an address from that private key. | Here are instructions to create a Bitcoin address and associated key-pair completely offline. It is straight from the Bitcoin Wiki.
<https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/How_to_set_up_a_secure_offline_savings_wallet> |
2,659 | I can never quite get the streak free shine on my windshield from using Windex.
Is there another product that works better? | 2012/01/14 | [
"https://mechanics.stackexchange.com/questions/2659",
"https://mechanics.stackexchange.com",
"https://mechanics.stackexchange.com/users/816/"
] | Clean with soap and water, rinse clear, then dry with a microfiber cloth. The key is the microfiber cloth. | I wash as normal with the rest of the vehicle, then rinse with a weak vinegar/water solution (soft water preferably). Then dry with chamois leather. |
2,659 | I can never quite get the streak free shine on my windshield from using Windex.
Is there another product that works better? | 2012/01/14 | [
"https://mechanics.stackexchange.com/questions/2659",
"https://mechanics.stackexchange.com",
"https://mechanics.stackexchange.com/users/816/"
] | Clean with soap and water, rinse clear, then dry with a microfiber cloth. The key is the microfiber cloth. | I clean with standard glass cleaner, then dry with newspaper. |
2,659 | I can never quite get the streak free shine on my windshield from using Windex.
Is there another product that works better? | 2012/01/14 | [
"https://mechanics.stackexchange.com/questions/2659",
"https://mechanics.stackexchange.com",
"https://mechanics.stackexchange.com/users/816/"
] | Clean with soap and water, rinse clear, then dry with a microfiber cloth. The key is the microfiber cloth. | I personally use Stoner Invisible Glass wipes (good for inside and outside). However, as mfr suggested, water + soap, rinse, and then microfiber will work just as well.
Most cleaning solutions will get you 95% of the way there no problem; if you want that extra 5% you need a good microfiber cloth. |
2,659 | I can never quite get the streak free shine on my windshield from using Windex.
Is there another product that works better? | 2012/01/14 | [
"https://mechanics.stackexchange.com/questions/2659",
"https://mechanics.stackexchange.com",
"https://mechanics.stackexchange.com/users/816/"
] | Clean with soap and water, rinse clear, then dry with a microfiber cloth. The key is the microfiber cloth. | Wash in the shade. If you do not clean off the soap/cleaner before it dries, streaks will appear. Also use a quality glass cleaner. As mentioned, "Invisible Glass" is a great one that I use and don't have streaks with.
Also be sure there is no wax on the window. Some car wash soaps have integrated waxes in them. They ... |
2,659 | I can never quite get the streak free shine on my windshield from using Windex.
Is there another product that works better? | 2012/01/14 | [
"https://mechanics.stackexchange.com/questions/2659",
"https://mechanics.stackexchange.com",
"https://mechanics.stackexchange.com/users/816/"
] | I clean with standard glass cleaner, then dry with newspaper. | I wash as normal with the rest of the vehicle, then rinse with a weak vinegar/water solution (soft water preferably). Then dry with chamois leather. |
2,659 | I can never quite get the streak free shine on my windshield from using Windex.
Is there another product that works better? | 2012/01/14 | [
"https://mechanics.stackexchange.com/questions/2659",
"https://mechanics.stackexchange.com",
"https://mechanics.stackexchange.com/users/816/"
] | I personally use Stoner Invisible Glass wipes (good for inside and outside). However, as mfr suggested, water + soap, rinse, and then microfiber will work just as well.
Most cleaning solutions will get you 95% of the way there no problem; if you want that extra 5% you need a good microfiber cloth. | I wash as normal with the rest of the vehicle, then rinse with a weak vinegar/water solution (soft water preferably). Then dry with chamois leather. |
2,659 | I can never quite get the streak free shine on my windshield from using Windex.
Is there another product that works better? | 2012/01/14 | [
"https://mechanics.stackexchange.com/questions/2659",
"https://mechanics.stackexchange.com",
"https://mechanics.stackexchange.com/users/816/"
] | I clean with standard glass cleaner, then dry with newspaper. | Wash in the shade. If you do not clean off the soap/cleaner before it dries, streaks will appear. Also use a quality glass cleaner. As mentioned, "Invisible Glass" is a great one that I use and don't have streaks with.
Also be sure there is no wax on the window. Some car wash soaps have integrated waxes in them. They ... |
2,659 | I can never quite get the streak free shine on my windshield from using Windex.
Is there another product that works better? | 2012/01/14 | [
"https://mechanics.stackexchange.com/questions/2659",
"https://mechanics.stackexchange.com",
"https://mechanics.stackexchange.com/users/816/"
] | I personally use Stoner Invisible Glass wipes (good for inside and outside). However, as mfr suggested, water + soap, rinse, and then microfiber will work just as well.
Most cleaning solutions will get you 95% of the way there no problem; if you want that extra 5% you need a good microfiber cloth. | Wash in the shade. If you do not clean off the soap/cleaner before it dries, streaks will appear. Also use a quality glass cleaner. As mentioned, "Invisible Glass" is a great one that I use and don't have streaks with.
Also be sure there is no wax on the window. Some car wash soaps have integrated waxes in them. They ... |
38,324 | If a player passes Go but doesn't ask for their money and the next player plays, does the first player still get their money if they ask only after the next round is played? I could not find this in the Monopoly rules. | 2017/09/04 | [
"https://boardgames.stackexchange.com/questions/38324",
"https://boardgames.stackexchange.com",
"https://boardgames.stackexchange.com/users/21739/"
] | Yes, it's an "accounting" transaction.
Another poster pointed out that the "banker" is supposed to pay the player. Let's say the banker doesn't. (There are only two players, and they're using "honor system" for "banking" transactions.)
The player is "entitled" to his $200 for passing go, and the honor system permits... | thus is what Wikibooks says under “general play” rules for Monopoly...
If the player lands on or passes Go in the course of his or her turn, he or she receives $200 from the Bank. A player has until the beginning of his or her next turn to collect this money. ...There you go! |
316,451 | It is so important for me to get an answer of this question. Maybe my question is having a long answer, but it is understandable to all. I am not asking for full explanation over there. Just give me a URL where I can read the tutorials. If my question will be unanswered and kept on-hold then how can I develop my skills... | 2016/02/08 | [
"https://meta.stackoverflow.com/questions/316451",
"https://meta.stackoverflow.com",
"https://meta.stackoverflow.com/users/4600683/"
] | No, your question is not being re-opened, it even got deleted.
Your question didn't meet the criteria for being on-topic on Stack Overflow.
Keep in mind that this site doesn't exist to find tutorials for you, write a program for you or fix a bug for you.
The members of this community are investing their time in que... | Adding to Rene and since you don't want to click the links,
From [What topics can I ask about here?](https://stackoverflow.com/help/on-topic)
>
> Questions asking us to recommend or find a book, tool, software
> library, tutorial or other off-site resource are off-topic for Stack
> Overflow as they tend to attract... |
316,451 | It is so important for me to get an answer of this question. Maybe my question is having a long answer, but it is understandable to all. I am not asking for full explanation over there. Just give me a URL where I can read the tutorials. If my question will be unanswered and kept on-hold then how can I develop my skills... | 2016/02/08 | [
"https://meta.stackoverflow.com/questions/316451",
"https://meta.stackoverflow.com",
"https://meta.stackoverflow.com/users/4600683/"
] | No, your question is not being re-opened, it even got deleted.
Your question didn't meet the criteria for being on-topic on Stack Overflow.
Keep in mind that this site doesn't exist to find tutorials for you, write a program for you or fix a bug for you.
The members of this community are investing their time in que... | I completely get the idea of following the standards, but this kind of elitism makes me not want to be a part of the community. The personality or misunderstanding of the asker isn't the key here. If you respond to SO questions, you put yourself in the position of being the teacher. Responses of "you suck at asking que... |
316,451 | It is so important for me to get an answer of this question. Maybe my question is having a long answer, but it is understandable to all. I am not asking for full explanation over there. Just give me a URL where I can read the tutorials. If my question will be unanswered and kept on-hold then how can I develop my skills... | 2016/02/08 | [
"https://meta.stackoverflow.com/questions/316451",
"https://meta.stackoverflow.com",
"https://meta.stackoverflow.com/users/4600683/"
] | Adding to Rene and since you don't want to click the links,
From [What topics can I ask about here?](https://stackoverflow.com/help/on-topic)
>
> Questions asking us to recommend or find a book, tool, software
> library, tutorial or other off-site resource are off-topic for Stack
> Overflow as they tend to attract... | I completely get the idea of following the standards, but this kind of elitism makes me not want to be a part of the community. The personality or misunderstanding of the asker isn't the key here. If you respond to SO questions, you put yourself in the position of being the teacher. Responses of "you suck at asking que... |
3,459 | If I post an answer that gets downvoted for unknown reasons so that I cannot improve it, would it be considered bad form to delete the answer completely? What if the answer gets downvotes, but actually helps the poster solve the problem?
I suppose a lesser consideration might be what happens to the negative reputatio... | 2012/06/19 | [
"https://meta.askubuntu.com/questions/3459",
"https://meta.askubuntu.com",
"https://meta.askubuntu.com/users/39753/"
] | You can always improve your answer, whether someone downvotes it or not.
As far as removing your answer, yes, you can always delete your answers to get your reputation back, unless it's an accepted answer, in which case you'd need to flag the answer.
People wouldn't really be gaming the system, they would just be g... | @Jorge 's answer is absolutely correct.
If we're talking specifically about [this](https://askubuntu.com/questions/152727/cannot-use-sudo-from-live-cd/152729#152729) I would examine the comments again. Particularly the ones by @psusi and @Dylan . Sudo is absolutely possible on live media...so your answer was factuall... |
3,459 | If I post an answer that gets downvoted for unknown reasons so that I cannot improve it, would it be considered bad form to delete the answer completely? What if the answer gets downvotes, but actually helps the poster solve the problem?
I suppose a lesser consideration might be what happens to the negative reputatio... | 2012/06/19 | [
"https://meta.askubuntu.com/questions/3459",
"https://meta.askubuntu.com",
"https://meta.askubuntu.com/users/39753/"
] | I only delete an answer I've posted if I think it has one or more of the following problems:
* Wrong, and I can't improve it to make it right.
* Dangerously misleading, and I can't improve it to fix this.
* Not helpful, and I can't make it helpful.
Remember that upvotes will more than cancel out downvotes in the long... | @Jorge 's answer is absolutely correct.
If we're talking specifically about [this](https://askubuntu.com/questions/152727/cannot-use-sudo-from-live-cd/152729#152729) I would examine the comments again. Particularly the ones by @psusi and @Dylan . Sudo is absolutely possible on live media...so your answer was factuall... |
70,420 | Consider the following examples:
>
> I **have noticed** that a lot of people are switching to Unity.
>
> vs.
>
> I **have come to notice** that a lot of people are switching to Unity.
>
>
>
or:
>
> The Saddam I **have come to know**
>
> vs.
>
> The Saddam I **have known**
>
>
>
or:
>
> "I ... | 2012/06/08 | [
"https://english.stackexchange.com/questions/70420",
"https://english.stackexchange.com",
"https://english.stackexchange.com/users/3690/"
] | >
> *"I have **come** to notice [something]"*
>
>
>
...normally emphasises the *progressive* nature of the action (i.e. - it didn't happen instantaneously). Per JeffSahol's comment below, in some circumstances it may imply the action was overdue (*should* have happened earlier), rather than that it actually took p... | "Come to" in these contexts is not a helper verb that changes the tense or mood of the verb that follows. It means to "reach or enter a state, relation, condition, use, or position". The verb that follows, in the infinitive, specifies what that state/relation/etc. is.
So, to answer your questions:
1. When you say "I ... |
70,420 | Consider the following examples:
>
> I **have noticed** that a lot of people are switching to Unity.
>
> vs.
>
> I **have come to notice** that a lot of people are switching to Unity.
>
>
>
or:
>
> The Saddam I **have come to know**
>
> vs.
>
> The Saddam I **have known**
>
>
>
or:
>
> "I ... | 2012/06/08 | [
"https://english.stackexchange.com/questions/70420",
"https://english.stackexchange.com",
"https://english.stackexchange.com/users/3690/"
] | >
> *"I have **come** to notice [something]"*
>
>
>
...normally emphasises the *progressive* nature of the action (i.e. - it didn't happen instantaneously). Per JeffSahol's comment below, in some circumstances it may imply the action was overdue (*should* have happened earlier), rather than that it actually took p... | *Come to `Vinf`* is a common [Inchoative](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inchoative_verb) construction.
***Come*** to **be**, in fact, is usually shortened to simply ***become***, and the troublesome word *get* means **both** *come to be* **and** *come to have.* The 4 sentences below all mean the same thing.
* *He cam... |
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