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Clava is a monotypic genus of hydrozoans in the family Hydractiniidae. It contains only one accepted species, Clava multicornis. Other names synonymous with Clava multicornis include Clava cornea, Clava diffusa, Clava leptostyla, Clava nodosa, Clava parasitica, Clava squamata, Coryne squamata, Hydra multicornis, and Hydra squamata. The larvae form of the species has a well developed nervous system compared to its small size. The adult form is also advanced due to its ability to stay dormant during unfavorable periods.

Anatomy
The larval form (planula) and adult form show two different body plans. The planula is a small, free-living larva, and is diploblastic with two layers: the endoderm and ectoderm with an additional mesoglea. The ectoderm thickness decreases from the anterior to posterior poles. Further, the ectoderm has mucous gland cells for secretory purposes, support, and sense along with cnidocytes with nematocysts in the posterior end. The planula remain free-living for a short time, after which they settle onto hard substrate and then complete metamorphosis to become its adult form. During metamorphosis, the species destroys most of its endoderm and ectoderm tissues as it undergoes a massive reorganization of its body. In this form it stays attached to a substrate as a polyp. Features on the polyp include a mouth and tentacles.

Nervous system
The planulae demonstrates cephalization with concentration of neurons and sensory cells in a dome shape at the anterior end. These neurons vary in types and function. These sensory cells may include photoreceptors. Additionally, it is believed that these planulae crawl by secretion of mucous gland cells which are secreted using neurons. During metamorphosis, these neurons move within the organism. This is demonstrated in screening of GLWamide-immunoreactive neurons and RFamide-immunoreactive neurons. GLWamide-immunoreactive neurons display as neurotransmitters in cnidarian organisms. These exist specifically in the polyp form of C. multicornis in the hypostome near the mouth. These will move along the body either upwards above the hypostome or downwards into the column of the polyp. RFamide-immunoreactive neurons demonstrate neurons used for sensory purposes. C. multicornis have less of these neurons than the GLWamide-immnoreactive neurons. These exist in the adult polyp form in the tentacles. These move along the tentacles and into the column of the polyp.

GLWamide-immunoreactive neurons and RFamide-immunoreactive neurons can be affected by treatment of retinoic acid (RA) and Citral. RA prevents sensory cells to differentiate between GLWamide-immunoreactive and RFamide-immunoreactive neurons. This leads to the inability to react to light. Citral causes the embryos of C. multicornis to be shorter and unable to move. This is from a reduction in GLWamide-immunoreactive and RFamide-immunoreactive cells.

Life cycle
Clava multicornis reproduces sexually as the larvae are fertilized in the gonophores on an adult female. The planulae hatch 48–72 hours after. They then develop on the polyp where they are hatched into a 600–800-μm-long tadpole-like larvae. Its body shape is similar to a tadpole in that it tapers from the anterior to the posterior pole. However, its swimming stays close to the substrate and moves by ciliary gliding toward light. It also crawls by using its mucous gland cells. The larvae attaches on the anterior end once it has found an adequate environment to settle. The posterior end then forms the mouth and tentacles. This cnidarian never exhibits a medusa life stage. Sexual reproduction can only be done in the prime temperature range of the species.

Clava multicornis also reproduces asexually through budding from its polyp form. The asexual reproduction cycle reaches maximum reproduction rates at about 39 days in temperatures on the higher scale of their prime range. However, the species can reproduce asexually in a wider range of temperatures than during sexual reproduction.

Behavior

Locomotion
As planulae crawl along the substrate with ciliary gliding, they move with their anterior end forward. This movement demonstrates a left and right bending in order to glide forward. Once in the adult polyp form, they stay attached to the substrate throughout the rest of their life. Additionally, these planulae exhibit positive phototactic behavior (moving towards the light source). They have become a model for determining effects of retinoic acid (used to regulate physiological processes in chordates) on this phototropic behavior.

Environment
During settlement of the planulae, C. multicornis tends to settle in colonies. Additionally, they settle during periods of higher tides rather than lower tides. This is because they prefer to settle when algae are in a sloped or vertical position. This position is likely when sea level rises and fronds float vertically.

In unfavorable time-periods of their environment, adult forms of C. multicornis can become dormant in order to survive. Their hydranth, a feeding zooid, rests in the stolon and begins to emerge once the environment is safe again. Regeneration of their colonies follows this time period. Because of this ability to become dormant, they have been found to live in the Arctic.

Habitat
Clava multicornis are sensitive to temperature. In their prime temperature range of 12 °C to 17 °C, the species can withstand many salinities ranging from 16 ppt to 40 ppt. However, the species can flourish in 32 ppt environments. One specific environment that they have been found in is the Arctic. They attach to algal species including Ascophyllum nodosum and Fucus vesiculosus.

The species tends to live in sheltered areas on algae away from shores because the planulae cannot settle when there is too much wave action. They can only feed efficiently in lesser currents because their tentacles become deformed from intense waves, causing their size to diminish. Further, when the planula larvae develop, they settle close to the bottom and middle of the algae since they are fragile against waves. They also may live away from shores because they are fragile to solar radiation.

This species also houses other invertebrates. One known species is the larvae of Pycnogonum litorale, a sea spider who lives as an ectoparasite on C. multicornis either in its stolon or hydrocaulus.

Phylogeny
Clava multicornis was originally specified under the family Clavidae but it was moved to family Hydractiniidae due to its similarities to other members of this family. The similarities that placed them in the family include having stolons growing off of its skeleton and a variation in the formation of polyps. The most recent study from 2015 confirmed this, placing the species also in Filifera III.

References

Hydractiniidae
Taxa named by Johann Friedrich Gmelin


Ash, Misty, and Brock are back in Pallet Town and are celebrating Ash's work in the Pokémon League. Ash thanks everyone for supporting him and Professor Oak tells them that Ash finished in the top 16. Everybody cheers, and Ash personally thanks Pikachu.
Moments later, everybody is chowing down. Misty suggests that they send out their Pokémon to help celebrate as well. They all do, but Misty and Brock stop Ash from sending out Charizard. He remembers all the times the Pokémon disobeyed him, and agrees. All the Pokémon hurry around to eat as does Ash. He approaches one of the stands and asks for three orders of everything. Unbeknownst to him, however, the stand is manned by Team Rocket. They plan to make the food really spicy and grab Pikachu when Ash is recovering. They give Ash the food and he walks over to where his friends and Pokémon are sitting. Brock digs in as does Squirtle, Bulbasaur, and Pidgeotto. It doesn't take long for the effects of the spiciness to set in, and they are soon breathing fire. Staryu's Water Gun hoses them down and feel better. Ash samples one of the mustard covered meatballs, and steam is soon coming out of his nose. As he yells, a pair of gloved hands grab Pikachu.
Ash calms down, and looks over at the food stand. The wheels pop off and the Meowth balloon pops out of the roof. Team Rocket cast off their disguises and say their motto. Ash and his friends throw the spicy foods at them, and it lands in their mouths. They blow fire for a moment, then jump into the stand. It lifts off and they reveal the fact that they have Pikachu. Squirtle tries to get them with a Water Gun, but they're out of range. They start to toss down flash bombs, which blow up tables and such. Pidgeotto flies up and pops the balloon. Meowth hits the "Panic Button" and another balloon pops out, this time with a "2" on the charm. Pidgeotto sets up to pop this one too, but Jessie's Arbok uses Poison Sting, putting the bird out of commission.
Ash has no choice, now, but to send out Charizard. He pleads with him to do something, but he's only interested in the large table of food nearby. One of the bombs blows up the table, unfortunately, and Charizard is enraged. He flies up and hits several bombs back at the balloon. They explode, and Team Rocket is blasted away. Charizard catches Pikachu, and Ash praises him only to be burned with a fireball. Charizard flies around the area, blowing tables over and causing a ruckus.
Meanwhile, Team Rocket falls into a tree in the forest. They realize that it is full of Pidgey and Pidgeotto, and they appear to be very ticked off. Jessie climbs further up the tree, only to be dive-bombed repeatedly by Spearow. She looks up and sees a Fearow hurtling down at her.
Back at Oak's lab, Ash has returned Charizard and is now inside taking care of Pidgeotto. Misty and Brock note how loyal Pidgeotto is to Ash as he hugs his Pokémon. Professor Oak then asks them to run an errand for him. He says that they need to go to Volencia Island in the Orange Archipelago and pick up an unusual Pokéball that one Professor Ivy has acquired there. Misty asks if she couldn't just transport it, but Oak says that she can't for some reason. He tells them that he'd have Gary do it, but he's gone on another journey. Brock, however, can only think of the many girls who'd be on the beach.
Later, they set off into the forest. After a few minutes, Ash notes that it is awfully quiet. Suddenly, several Spearow swoop down on them. They duck down just in time for them to miss, but are almost hit by a Fearow. Ash uses his Pokédex, which tells them that the power of Fearow's beak is tremendous. Ash tries to think of why a Fearow would be attacking them and he remembers what happened his first day on his Pokémon adventure when hit a Spearow with a rock. He concludes that the Spearow evolved and that he still holds a grudge. The Fearow swoops down again and scoops up Ash and Pikachu, lifting them high into the air. Pikachu uses a Thundershock, Fearow lets go of them, and they fall into the same tree that Team Rocket has been sitting in for a while.
Jessie tells him that they're there because the Pidgey and Pidgeotto in the tree don't get along with the Spearow and Fearow. James says that if they leave, they'll be attacked. Misty and Brock show up and ask Ash why he's in the tree. He tells them that he has to help the Pidgey and Pidgeotto and ask Team Rocket for their assistance. Meowth is hesitant, but Jessie and James want to get down. Ash jumps up and down on the branch, and Team Rocket falls out. Of course, the Spearow and Fearow fly after them and attack.
Ash smiles, as now the Pidgey and Pidgeotto can get away. They won't move however, as they are still too scared. Ash sends out his Pidgeotto and he tells them all that it's safe to come out. He flies out of the tree and they follow. Suddenly, the Fearow shows up again. He hits Pidgeotto, who falls to the ground. He then flies around in the group, stirring them up. Ash runs up to Pidgeotto and tells him not to strain himself. He stands up and starts to glow. Seconds later, he evolves into Pidgeot. Since he is now twice the size of Ash, he jumps on the birds back with Pikachu. They fly up to the crowd and Fearow confronts them. Pidgeot unleashes three Gust attacks, which connect with Fearow. He then uses Quick Attack and slams into Fearow. Pikachu jumps onto Fearow's back and uses Thunderbolt, severely weakening him. Fearow falls, and Ash catches Pikachu.
Pidgeot flies over and Ash tries to catch Fearow. Unfortunately, he still has enough energy to fight back. He confronts Pidgeot once again. Suddenly, all the other Pidgeotto and Pidgey show up and they all slam Fearow repeatedly. They circle and prepare to do it again, but Fearow quickly flies away.
Later that evening, Ash tells Pidgeot to stick around for a while to make sure Fearow doesn't attack again. He tells him that he'll be back just as soon as he gets Professor Ivy's Pokéball. He flies over to the Pidgey and Pidgeotto as Pikachu ways goodbye. Ash turns to his friends and they set off. What new adventures await them?


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ACT/Technico, Warminster, PA. (215) 956-1200. [www.acttechnico.com].
High-Resolution Dual-Channel ADC FMC Card for Rugged DSP Apps
Designed for use in demanding DSP applications such as signal intelligence (SIGINT), electronic counter measures (ECM) and radar, a high-resolution FPGA Mezzanine Card speeds and simplifies the integration of FPGAs into embedded system design by providing high-bandwidth I/O direct to the host card's FPGAs. The ADC511 from Curtiss-Wright Controls Embedded Computing is an FMC/VITA57 dual-channel analog-to-digital converter card designed to eliminate data bottlenecks and increase DSP subsystem performance by routing high-speed ADC I/O directly to the host board.
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Curtiss-Wright Controls Embedded Computing, Leesburg, VA.
(613) 254-5112. [www.cwcembedded.com].
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A processor AdvancedMC (PrAMC) features the Intel EP80579 Integrated Processor with Intel QuickAssist Technology and up to 4 Gbytes of ECC DDR2 memory and is targeted for use as coprocessor or host processor for embedded communication applications. The PRM-110 from JumpGen Systems supports up to 5 GigE links including 2 Front Panel and 3 routed to the AMC connector. It may be deployed with 600 MHz, 1.066 GHz, or 1.2 GHz processors to serve and is available with integrated accelerators that support Intel QuickAssist Technology through software packages provided by Intel. The software drivers enable acceleration of cryptographic and packet processing for VPN/firewall and unified threat management, wireless and WiMAX access applications, and SMB and home network attached storage applications.
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JumpGen Systems, Carlsbad, CA. (760) 931-7800. [www.JumpGen.com].
Switching Power Manager with USB On-The-Go & Overvoltage Protection
A family of power manager ICs for single-cell Li-Ion/Polymer battery-based applications features a bidirectional switching power manager that can power an application and charge the battery from USB. Operating in reverse, the same switching regulator can take power from the battery to generate 5V and deliver up to 500mA for USB On-The-Go (OTG) applications without any additional components.
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The on-chip switching regulator also features programmable input current limits of 100 mA and 500 mA for enhanced USB compatibility, as well as a wall adapter input current limit setting up to 1.2A. For fast charging, the LTC4160/-1 converts nearly all of the 2.5W available from the USB port to charging current, enabling up to 600mA of charge current from a 500 mA limited USB supply and up to 1.2A of charge current from a wall adapter. The device provides an overvoltage protection (OVP) control circuit that prevents damage to its input from the accidental application of high transient voltages. The OVP circuit can protect the USB port even when the IC is providing power for USB. Pricing starts at $2.85 each for 1,000-piece quantities.
Linear Technology, Milpitas, CA. (408) 432-1900. [www.linear.com].
COM Express Reference Carrier Board Is Compatible with New PICMG Design Guide
Following closely on the heels of the release of the PICMG COM Express Carrier Design Guide, a new version of the Express-BASE Reference Carrier Board for Basic Form Factor Type 2 COM Express modules has been announced by Adlink Technology. The reference board, in standard ATX size, allows system designers to emulate the functionality of a desired end product with their chosen COM Express module and add on cards to get a head start on software development and hardware verification.
The PICMG COM Express Carrier Design Guide is a 150-page document that provides information for designing a custom carrier board for COM Express modules. The design guide includes reference schematics for the external circuitry required to implement the various COM Express peripheral functions, explains how to extend the supported buses, and how to add additional peripherals and expansion slots to a COM Express-based system.
The Adlink Express-BASE is a reference carrier board for Basic Form Factor Type 2 COM Express modules in standard ATX size that allows system designers to emulate the functionality of the desired end product with their chosen COM Express module and get a head start on software development and hardware verification. The latest version of the Adlink Express-BASE is fully compatible with the design practices described in the PICMG COM Express Carrier Design Guide and provides a full complement of I/O interfaces, debugging tools and peripheral devices (such as Super I/O and an audio codec) that may be required on the custom carrier board. The full schematics and mechanical drawings of the Express-BASE are available for download from the ADLINK website (as well as the PICMG COM Express Carrier Design Guide), to allow customers to immediately begin their own carrier board design effort.
ADLINK Technology, San Jose, CA.
(408) 360-0200. [www.adlinktech.com].
1U Accelerator Expansion System Supercharges Performance
A new 1U accelerator expansion system employs either the AMD FireStream 9270 or 9250 graphics processor-based accelerator boards to provide a system tailor-made for high-end computational applications. The 1U 9270 from One Stop Systems contains one or two AMD 9270 boards while the 1U 9250 system employs up to four AMD 9250 boards. The 1U accelerator expansion system is equipped with a PCIe x16 Gen 2 host cable adapter that installs in a host computer's PCIe x16 expansion slot, delivering data transfers of up to 80 Gbits/s to the host system. A 1-meter standardized PCIe x16 cable is included. The GPU expansion system off-loads the host CPU engines and will be used by research laboratories, video imaging systems and gaming applications. The new product family supports maximum compute density in the datacenter, allowing users to deploy up to 4 single-precision TFLOPS and 800 double-precision GFLOPS of compute performance.
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The AMD FireStream provides up to 1.2 TFLOPS raw single precision performance and up to 240 GFLOPS raw double precision performance. That amounts to over 8 GFLOPS per watt of single precision performance potential. AMD FireStream 9270 is a dual-slot solution with 2 Gbyte GDDR5 memory and up to 1.2 TFLOPS single precision and 240 GFLOPS double precision floating point performance. AMD FireStream 9250 is a single-slot, lower power solution with 1 Gbyte GDDR3 memory and up to 1 TFLOPS single precision and 200 GFLOPS double precision floating point performance. The 1U 9250-4 Accelerator Expansion System with four FireStream 9250s lists for $7,495. OEM quantities can be quoted on request.
One Stop Systems, Escondido, CA.
(760) 745-9883. [www.onestopsystems.com].
RISC Embedded Computing with Rich I/O and Windows CE 6.0
A system based on the Atmel AT91SAM9263 processor delivers RISC computing power in a compact, rugged package that is packed with a wealth of I/O features and uses the latest embedded software environment. Boasting a 32-bit ARM instruction set for maximum performance, the Relio R9 from Sealevel Systems is a suitable platform for embedded applications requiring small size, wide operating temperature range and flexible I/O connectivity.
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Sealevel Systems, Liberty, SC. (864) 843-4343. [www.sealevel.com]
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VersaLogic, Eugene, OR. (541) 485-8575. [www.versalogic.com].
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Customers using traditional Copper or Fiber modules can now choose the NAR-7100's programmable bypass module. In practice, the programmable bypass mode allows network packets to flow in and out unattended when the appliance is shutting down. The programmable next boot-up status means that the Bypass or Open mode can be determined in advance before a system shuts down. This means that the system can be predetermined to reboot to the preferred status and is immediately ready to serve. Bypass mode status can be changed instantly by software commands. Each Bypass segment has its own WatchDog Timer (WDT), therefore bypass behaviors can operate independently.
American Portwell, Fremont, CA.
(510) 403-3399. [www.portwell.com].
USB 3.0 Automated Compliance Test Package
An automated compliance test package for USB 3.0 (SuperSpeed USB) is available for use on the recently released WaveMaster 8 Zi Oscilloscope platform from LeCroy. QualiPHY USB3 provides SuperSpeed USB physical layer compliance testing according to the USB-IF Electrical Test Specification, and more importantly, enables rapid debugging of compliance failures to identify the root cause of serial data problems.
QualiPHY USB3 features automated oscilloscope control for accurate measurements, connection diagrams showing the proper setup for each test, and report generation available in HTML, XML or PDF formats. In addition, integration with LeCroy SDA II and Eye Doctor II analysis software ensures that the challenges that come with the faster data rate and unique capabilities of SuperSpeed USB are addressed easily and accurately.
QualiPHY USB3 uses LeCroy SDA II analysis software to display eye diagrams and jitter decomposition 50 times faster than other solutions, and contains integrated jitter and timing analysis for clock and data signals. It allows analysis of data up to the memory limit of the oscilloscope. LeCroy Eye Doctor II analysis software allows the user to view his signal after Continuous Time Linear Equalization (CTLE) and Channel Emulation. QualiPHY USB3 uses this functionality to create the eye diagram and measure the jitter after CTLE as required for SuperSpeed USB compliance. The Price for the QPHY USB3 Software Option is $1,500.
LeCroy, Chestnut Ridge, NY. (800) 553-2769. [www.lecroy.com].
PC/104-Plus SBC Sports 1.60 GHz Atom CPU
The Atom processor is quickly pushing aside the idea that PC compatibly means suffering with high power consumption. Advanced Digital Logic has released its ADLS15PC, which is based on the Intel Atom (Z510, Z530) and the IntelUS15W (Poulsbo) chipset. The Intel Atom is a single core processor built on a 45nm process that boasts an impressive 2.0 watts TDP (Intel) for the CPU. This processor delivers the benefits of genuine Intel architecture to a small form factor for low-power, thermally and space-constrained markets.
The ADLS15PC takes advantage of these features by delivering high performance and low thermals in a compact, single board PC/104-Plus form factor. Memory is added via an SODIMM200 socket that will accept up to 2 Gbytes of DDR2-400/533 DRAM. In addition to ACPI/APM functions, the ADLS15PC provides EIDE, 8xUSB 2.0, 2xRS232 COM ports, PS/2 keyboard and mouse, LPT, 7.1 HDA Audio, 10/100/1000 Mbit LAN and more. The ADLS15PC can also come equipped with an onboard Solid State Disk (SSD) of 2 or 4 Gbytes. With the use of ADL's advanced conductive and convective thermal solutions engineered for the Atom design, the boards can be placed in nearly any application under environmentally demanding conditions.
Advanced Digital Logic, San Diego, CA.
(858) 490-0597. [www.adl-usa.com].
Data Translation Announces New Technology in Precision Measurement
Extremely high accuracy in analog voltage readings regardless of the environmental conditions is possible with instrumentation using proprietary ISO-Channel technology. The VOLTpoint and TEMPpoint instruments from Data Translation use galvanic isolation to guarantee 1000V isolation between each sensor input. The result is that accuracy is preserved on all input channels.
ISO-Channel technology offers increased reliability over older relay front-end designs prone to system failure, by implementing a separate DC/DC Converter on each 24-bit A/D converter for all 48 channels. Common mode noise and ground loop problems are eliminated with ISO-Channel design. Sensors at varying ground reference are individually referenced to their own level even at vastly differing voltages, including transients to thousands of volts. The all solid-state design provides digital transfer of valuable sensor data with optical and transformer isolation. The result to the user is preserved accuracy on all sensor inputs without regard to grounding conditions.
VOLTpoint is a precision measurement instrument designed and newly enhanced for measuring a wide range of voltage inputs of ±10V, ±100V and ±400V. Applications include Hybrid-Electric Vehicle (HEV) battery performance, Li-ion Cell measurements, High voltage, precision battery stack, or cell balance measurements and battery back-up monitoring among others.
TEMPpoint is a series of temperature measurement instruments designed for high accuracy and industrial robustness. These instruments allow direct thermocouple, RTD and precision voltage or resistance measurements with a PC. Temperature and voltage values can be viewed, graphed, or exported to Excel, and allow limit checking for control or monitoring of a manufacturing process. Pricing for VOLTpoint and TEMPpoint begins at $3,195 and both are available immediately in USB and Ethernet versions.
Data Translation, Marlboro, MA.
(508) 481-8620. [www.datatranslation.com].
PCIe-to-CompactPCI/PXI Expansion Kit in a 6U Chassis
A new PCIe-to-6U CompactPCI/PXI expansion kit from Adlink Technology includes the company's PCIe-8560 PCI Express host board, the PXI-8656/6U remote system controller and an expansion cable. Adlink's family of bus expansion products includes PCIe-to-PCI, ExpressCard-to-PXI/PCI, PCI-to-PCI/PXI, PXI-to-PXI, and now PCIe-to-6U CompactPCI/PXI systems and kits for use in a wide range of applications. The PCIe-to-6U CompactPCI/PXI expansion kit is specifically designed for applications with high-density I/O requirements such as telecommunication systems, mass production testing and military/aerospace by providing direct control of 6U CompactPCI/PXI modules via the high-bandwidth, low-latency PCI Express interface.
The PCIe-to-6U CompactPCI/PXI expansion kit supports up to 7 devices in a remote 6U CompactPCI/PXI chassis. The control of the 6U CompactPCI/PXI chassis through the PCIe-8560 PCI Express host board is transparent to software applications and drivers. All CompactPCI and PXI modules installed in the remote chassis will operate as if they are directly installed in the host system. Adlink's 15-slot 6U CompactPCI/PXI chassis, the PXIS-3320, is also available for use as a remote chassis. The PCIe-to-6U CompactPCI/PXI expansion kit is currently available with a list price of $1,155.
ADLINK Technology, San Jose, CA. (408) 360-0200. [www.adlinktech.com].
High-Definition XMC Video Interface Sports JPEG2000 Compression
A new interface for high-definition video with JPEG2000 compression provides an open standards-based high-performance solution for capturing, compressing, decompressing and displaying two channels of video at up to 1080p and 1920x1200 resolutions. Designed for demanding military video applications, the XMC-280 from Curtiss-Wright Controls Embedded Computing facilitates the design of systems that require the distribution or recording of video such as those in situational awareness applications.
In real-time embedded systems JPEG2000 offers better quality than MPEG at higher compression ratios, and because each frame is compressed individually, there is no dependence on preceding or subsequent frames. This frame-by-frame compression results in lower latency and greater resistance to errors in transmission. The JPEG2000 ISO/IEC15444-1 image compression standard (9/7 irreversible wavelet compression) provides visually lossless compression at ratios in excess of 10:1.
Using the XMC-280, multiple channels of high-definition video can be distributed over standard Gigabit Ethernet networks in excellent quality and with minimal latency. Details are retained at 50:1 compression at which eight 1080p60 channels could be transmitted over a single Gigabit Ethernet. The XMC-280 is supported on Intel x86 and Power PC hosts under Windows, Linux and VxWorks, and as an industry-standard XMC-format module, it can be deployed in a variety of system types such as PCs and embedded rackmount displays.
The XMC-280 includes two video inputs (each can be Digital DVI, Analog RGB or PAL/NTSC composite) with up to 1920x1200 resolution at 60 Hz, and two DVI-D digital outputs. Captured video is compressed using a high-performance FPGA-based JPEG2000 algorithm or transmitted over PCIe interface uncompressed. In addition, there are two stereo channels (or four mono channels) of audio input/output that support 6-bit 48 kHz, WAV and PCM encoding. A Four-lane PCIe 1.1 interface is optimized to provide in excess of 500 Mbytes/s in each direction. Pricing for the XMC-280 starts at $5,000. Availability is Q3 2009.
Curtiss-Wright Controls Embedded Computing Leesburg, VA. (613) 254-5112.
[www.cwcembedded.com].
VXS Computing Module for Radar, SIGINT/EW and Industrial Apps
A platform for high-performance computing solutions in image, sensor and signal processing applications is being offered with the availability of the Ensemble 5000 Series VXS HCD5220 Dual 8641D Dual-Core Processing Module from Mercury Computer. The HCD5220 is the first of several new products from the VXS Ensemble 5000 Series product family designed to extend embedded, high-performance computing to a sensor-networked environment, enabling rapid access to critical information from distributed sensors via the Converged Sensor Network (CSN) Architecture.
The HCD5220 combines two Freescale 8641D PowerPC processors with dual PMC/XMC mezzanine sites. For example, signals intelligence/electronic warfare (SIGINT/EW) applications are typically optimized for size, weight and power (SWaP) constraints. The HCD5220, when configured with Echotek Series Digital Receiver modules, allows up to eight channels of processing per HCD5220, doubling the channel count per slot compared to previously available systems. Additionally, the thermal design of the HCD5220 supports the faster 1.33 GHz 8641D processor in a standard 0.8"-inch VXS slot. These improvements result in an overall 2x increase in performance relative to currently available SIGINT/EW processor-digital receiver subsystems.
For synthetic aperture radar/moving target indicator (SAR/MTI) radar applications, the HCD5220 brings new heights to system-level processing performance while simultaneously simplifying application development. Scaling a chassis to 18 HCD5220 modules and two Serial RapidIO switch modules, the system offers two to three times more bisection bandwidth than mesh topologies of similar sizes, such as Mercury's previous generation of VPX products. For large systems, this increase in bisection bandwidth enables new and faster radar algorithm processing, as well as reduced system size, weight and cost.
Ensemble Series software enables rapid deployment of customer applications across 3U VPX, 6U VPX and VXS form factors. Moreover, with identical hardware building blocks, the Ensemble products share identical Linux and VxWorks development and runtime environments. Customer applications for the HDC5220 can be easily retargeted for other Ensemble products. This allows users to have a single software code base, a protected investment in software algorithms, code portability, performance predictability and rapid deployment across multiple form factors. Entry-level versions in volume start at under $10,000.
Mercury Computer, Chelmsford, MA.
(866) 627-6951. [www.mc.com].
3U CompactPCI Boards and Rack Family for Thermal Needs of Extreme Environments
A new, rugged 3U CompactPCI (cPCI) family consists of two single board computers (SBCs) and a rack that provide reliable performance in temperatures as extreme as -40°C and +85°C. In addition to the standard, convection-cooled F50P SBC, the new line from Men Micro includes the conduction-cooled F50C that easily fits into the new conduction-cooled rack. The new rack accommodates readily available, less costly 3U cards designed for ventilated systems, when mounted within conduction-cooled adapter frames and is designed for use in environments from -40°C to +85°C (-40°F to +185°F).
Both the F50P and F50C SBCs offer the choice of either MPC8548 and MPC8543 PowerPC processors running at speeds up to 1.5 GHz as well as up to 2 Mbytes of SDRAM, 2 Mbytes non-volatile SRAM, 128K non-volatile FRAM and up to 16 Gbytes of flash solid state disk storage.
Each board provides front- and rear-connection I/O options including a minimum of four USB ports, up to three 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet channels and up to two SATA ports. Additional FPGA-controlled I/O, a standard on conduction-cooled models and optional on convection-cooled models, provides the extreme flexibility of up to 62 additional I/O lines for user-defined functions in application-specific needs such as graphics, touch screens, serial interfaces, fieldbus controllers and binary I/O.
Both SBC styles, which feature soldered components to withstand shock and vibration, are designed for the added protection of an optional conformal coating. Each offers reliable system expansion using the full cPCI interface, or can be used as a busless stand-alone board with power supplied from the backplane. All versions run popular Linux, VxWorks, QNX, INTEGRITY and OS-9 operating system software.
Convection-cooled SBCs are fitted with tailor-made heat sinks necessary for their environmental requirements—up to +85°C. When integrated into dedicated CCA (circuit card assembly) frames, they become conduction-cooled (F50C series) boards, available for stand-alone use up to +85°C or for installation in the new conduction-cooled rack. This frame design maintains 20% to 30% more usable card space than more costly card designs conforming to VITA 30.1.
The 200 mm x 350 mm x 145 mm unit is equipped with three 3U cPCI slots for one CPU board with a side card and one I/O board, as well as a PSU slot with an H15 connector. It accommodates both front and rear I/O wiring of boards installed within the enclosure.
Pricing starts at $1,637 for the F50C and $2,322 for the F50P. The conduction-cooled rack is $5,473.
MEN Micro, Ambler, PA. (215) 542-9575. [www.menmicro.com].
Controller Adds Graphics to StackableUSB
Using USB as a link for stacked embedded boards is the whole idea behind StackableUSB. Micro/sys satisfies the demand for graphical user interfaces in low-power, space-constrained embedded applications with the introduction of its new USB3201, a graphics controller and a compact 2.8-inch (320x240 pixel) color LCD, which comes with a highly modular, easy-to-use software package. Using StackableUSB, the USB3201 easily mates with small, energy-efficient microcontrollers operating off a 9V battery, as well as x86 and ARM SBCs, to provide OEMs complex 2D and simple 3D graphics within the popular 104 form factor. The USB3201 exemplifies USB's ability to enable sophisticated, low-power systems across all CPU platforms.
Powered by the Microchip PIC32 and the Microchip Graphics Library, the USB3201 can support multiple input devices. The user-friendly software package has an open documented interface for LCD driver support making it easy to interface to any LCD with the creation of a single low-level C file. With both a CPU and RGB interface, it is easy to accommodate an LCD with a maximum 480x272 WQVGA resolution. The USB3201 set including the controller and LCD touch screen starts at $265 in single quantity.
Micro/sys, Montrose, CA. (818) 244-4600. [www.embeddedsys.com].
Open Frame TFT Displays Target Cost-Sensitive Markets
Designed with advanced image inversion electronics, the new series of display products allows customers to use lower-cost twisted nematic (TN) TFT-LCDs for many applications that currently use more expensive, wide-viewing-angle TFT panels. The new I Series TouchScape displays from Smart Modular Technologies provide customers with more options to address cost pressures in kiosk, gaming, ATM and digital signage deployments.
When a traditional TN TFT display is viewed from below, light areas become dark and dark areas become light. Known as "grey scale inversion," this type of distortion effectively renders traditional TN TFT displays unsuitable for many applications that would be viewed from below, forcing OEMs to use high-cost, wide-viewing-angle TFT LCDs. With the I Series displays, OEMs can realize cost savings while still achieving the image quality required by their application. Available in 19" and 22" sizes, the TouchScape I series displays are available with impact-resistant glass, surface acoustic wave (SAW) and capacitive touchscreen options. Supporting USB 2.0 and RS-232 touchscreen controller interfaces, the new displays are IP65 capable, so they offer resistance to dust and water damage.
SMART Modular Technologies, Newark, CA.
(510) 623-1231. [www.smartm.com].

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REUTERS - Russian oil output declined to 11.38 million barrels per day (bpd) in January, or by around 35,000 bpd from the October 2018 level, the baseline for the global oil accord, missing the deal's target, Energy Ministry data showed on Saturday.
This was down from 11.45 million bpd in December, a record monthly high. In tonnes, oil output reached 48.113 million versus 48.442 million in December.


One of the fun things that Rebecca, Jimmy and William got to do on furlough was to participate in Upwards Basketball and Cheerleading. Upwards is a lovely not-very-intense program that encourages the kids spiritually and helps them to better their skills in basketball and cheerleading. We ended up traveling more than we planned so they missed some of the practices and games, but they enjoyed it so so much! And they picked up some new skills while they were at it.
We had to laugh a few times at some Ugandan holdovers that crept their way into even this. The first was when the kids were asked to find a nickname for themselves for all the games. Rebecca just decided to use what all her friends...in Uganda...call her: Rebecca Kadaga. The real Rebecca Kadaga is the speaker of Parliment in Uganda...she's well respected and well liked by the majority of our friends in Mbale and our Rebecca ended up being named that by all her friends. But of course, 99.999% of Americans wouldn't know this. And so I asked Rebecca..."did you tell them where your name comes from?" She said, "Yes, I told them that's what my friends call me!" (Leaving out the small detail about how her friends are in Uganda because that's where we live...) So every game, we not only got a chuckle out of how our last name was slaughtered in its pronunciation during the announcements, but also how her unknown nickname was also slaughtered. Poor MC...we didn't make it easy on him! haha!
Rebecca and her coaches. Super sweet ladies... so thankful for how well they loved on all the kiddos.
Every game begins in prayer.
Then, 24 hours after basketball season finished, William jumped off this pile of mulch and fractured his arm.
Whew! Thankful. Uganda might be a rest stop for you...!
I imagine Uganda helps you guys not be so anxious about everything. My sister's cat got killed somehow either by a car or a dog, they don't know, but a friend of hers found it. Anyway, since then my mom won't allow her cat to go outside anymore. She freaks out if doors are left open. When I put some chemicals in the bathtub to fix a clogged drain, she freaked out about the door being closed because of the animals. She told me something in her past happened where a baby got ahold of some chemicals or something and got sick. There are a lot of things I've done that I was warned were dangerous for various reasons. Recently, I was warned about coyotes that might be prowling around a trail I wanted to explore near where I live. I didn't go at first, listening to the warnings. I asked my sister if she wanted to hike it with me, thinking a coyote wouldn't want to attack us both. I waited, but it didn't end up happening. I began to realize if I wait around for someone else to want to check out the trail, it might never happen. I took my dog to the edge of the trail, but then reluctantly turned back. I tried taking both dogs, but still I turned back. I imagined facing a coyote, and wondered what I would do. Running would be stupid. It only singles you out as even more tempting prey. I thought maybe I could stare it down and hope God would send it away. Anyway, finally, one day as I was contemplating going down this trail again while also thinking about how stupid fear is and how much it holds us back and how it's keeping me from doing this thing I really want to do, something told me, "You'll be okay." I had a sense nothing bad would happen. Still, I turned back, but then I realized something was telling me I can walk the trail and I'll be fine, and what a waste it would be if I never did it. So, I asked God to protect me (well I told him he's gonna have to protect me cause I'm doing it) and went, and it was fine, beautiful, pleasant. The sounds of nature, spanish moss hanging from trees shading me most of the way. The quiet. Just a few days ago I brought a friend to walk the trail with me and she seemed to enjoy it too!
If you guys are interested in some reading material for the long flight home, you might check out the Redemption series by Karen Kingsbury and Gary Smalley. Book one was awesome. I'm working on book two and I definitely recommend the series!


In the light of the categorical submission made by the MHRD regarding the status of the Lawrence School Lovedale as a Public Authority, the CIC directed to disclose the information regarding the approval of the buildings, number of canteens/ hostels, etc.
The Appellant vide his RTI application sought information on 08 points regarding the approval of the buildings of Lawrence School Lovedale by the DTCP, number of canteens/ hostels, etc, if any, in the aforementioned school, documentary evidence regarding their licensing by the competent authority u/s 31 (1) of the Food Standards and Safety Act, 2006 and issues related thereto. The Headmistress, Lawrence Public School stated that till the time a Court held otherwise, they would take the stand that the RTI Act did not apply to their institution. Dissatisfied by the response, the Appellant approached the FAA. The order of the FAA, if any, is not on the record of the Commission.
The Appellant reiterated the contents of his RTI application and stated that the information had not been provided so far. A reference was also made to the decision of the Commission dated 06.08.2013 in File No CIC/RM/A/2012/001012 wherein the School Authorities were directed to provide the relevant information. The representative of MHRD present at the hearing submitted that the School Authorities were not furnishing information despite the fact that they were a Public Authority and as per the letter issued by them No. F. No. 4-24/2007-Sch. 3 dated 01.09.2008, it was declared that the school fell under the ambit of Public Authority as defined under Section 2 (h) of the RTI Act, 2005. The School officials claimed exemption from being a Public Authority and stated that consequent upon the decision of the Commission in August 2013, the details sought by the Appellant had been furnished. The Appellant denied receipt of any information.
The Commission was in receipt of a written submission from the Respondent dated 26.12.2018, wherein it was stated that an Appeal on the point whether Lawrence School, Lovedale was a "Public Authority" was pending before the Commission in File No. CIC/RM/A/2012/001012 (Appellant P.A. Vasan, Chennai). Since the basic question involved in both the cases was the same hence it was requested to club both the Appeals and pass a judgement on merits. Explaining that they were not a Public Authority under Section 2 (h) of the RTI Act, 2005, it was submitted that the Lawrence School was wholly financed by the fees paid by the parents and donations from Old Lawrencians, etc and received no financial support from the Government. The School was also not controlled as such by the Government although the Government was a constituent of the Board. The letter of the MHRD was not a directive nor an order and was only an opinion of the Dy. Educational Advisor. The legal position was quite different and they had taken the advice and opinion of Mr. Joseph Vellapally, Sr, Advocate, New Delhi and member of the Board of Lawrence School who had opined that they do not come within the purview of the definition of the term "Public Authority". While requesting for a detailed hearing, the Respondent submitted that a hasty order could open a Pandora's Box of complaints by disgruntled person seeking oblique and tangential information. The MHRD however disagreed with the said response and stated that being a Public Authority they were bound to disclose the information.
"public authority" means any authority or body or institution of selfgovernment established or constituted— (a) by or under the Constitution; (b) by any other law made by Parliament; (c) by any other law made by State Legislature; (d) by notification issued or order made by the appropriate Government, and includes any— (i) body owned, controlled or substantially financed; (ii) non-Government organisation substantially financed, directly or indirectly by funds provided by the appropriate Government.
"5. A notice be issued to Cdr (Retd) Suresh Babu, Bursar, Lawrence School, Lovedale, asking him for his written submissions within three weeks as to why in spite of MHRD letter dt 1.9.2008, declaring the school as a public authority, he has failed to provide a response to the appellant with reference to his RTI dt 23.7.12. A copy of this notice be marked to the Headmaster, Lawrence School, Lovedale also for his information and ensuring a prompt response to the Commission.
"9. The Commission would like to draw the attention of The Lawrence School to the Commission's notice sent for hearing wherein it was desired that the Memorandum of Association, Regulations of School/Society, Constitution of Governing Body, sources of finance for the last three years be provided. This has not been done.
Keeping in view the facts of the case and the submissions made by both the parties and in the light of the categorical submission made by the MHRD regarding the status of the Respondent School as a Public Authority, the Commission instructs the Respondent, Lawrence School Lovedale to disclose the information sought by the Appellant within a period of 15 days from the date of receipt of this order, as agreed. The Appeal stands disposed accordingly.


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Thomas Carter (n. 17 de julio de 1953, Austin, Texas) es un director de cine estadounidense. A lo largo de su carrera ha ganado tres premios Emmy.

Antes de trabajar en el cine comercial dirigió películas para adultos bajo el seudónimo de Mr. X.

Hizo modelaje en 1975. Como actor, Carter es probablemente más conocido por su trabajo en la serie de televisión The White Shadow, haciendo de James "Hollywood" Hayward, una estrella baloncestista de la secundaria, con un alto coeficiente intelectual.

Filmografía como director
 Under the Influence, 1986
 Swing Kids, 1993
 Metro, 1997
 Save the Last Dance, 2001
 Coach Carter, 2005
 Untitled Jackie Robinson Project, 2008
 Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson story, 2009
 When the Game Stands Tall, 2014

Shows en televisión (episodios)
 The White Shadow
 M*A*S*H
 Lou Grant
 Hill Street Blues
 Fame
 Remington Steele
 St. Elsewhere
 Amazing Stories
 Alfred Hitchcock Presents
 Miami Vice

Enlaces externos

Directores de cine de Estados Unidos
Directores de televisión de Estados Unidos
Actores de Estados Unidos
Alumnado de la Universidad Estatal de Texas
Nacidos en Austin

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Trevor Ford (voetballer) (1923-2003), Welsh voetballer
 Trevor D. Ford (1925-2017), Brits geoloog


One of the very BEST ways of connecting into the Junction Church is to serve on one of our Sunday service teams. There are loads of serving opportunities on teams, all of which make a real difference. They're also an absolutely brilliant way of creating great friendships in an atmoshsphere of fun, laughter, problem solving and purpose. Each Sunday before our main services, all of our serving teams meet together as one BIG team for pre-service prayer. This is always a significant time which really sets the tone of the service.
After this, we break down into smaller teams. These teams include: Sound team, lighting team, hospitality team, auditorium team, stage management team, new people's team, set-down team – and much more.
We hold that Church isn't built on the talents of a few, but on the commitment of many. There is no shortage of opportunities to serve.
If you'd like to get serve on one of our Sunday service teams, please fill in the online form below.
Any particular area's where you have experience of serving?


Young Professionals in Energy (YPE) is the first interdisciplinary networking and volunteer organization that supports young people in the global energy industry. This is a group where bankers can connect with engineers, accountants with geologists, solar with gas, and so on. Our mission is to provide an environment among experienced and new professionals to support the next generation of energy industry leaders.
Since 2011, YPE Pittsburgh has been bringing the energy industry of western Pennsylvania together for monthly gatherings. The Board of Directors organizes these events with our sponsorship partners to bring an open and welcoming community to everyone in the energy industry in this region. This is not a technical or education or executive or gender based networking group, but one that is truly inclusive. We are proud and thankful to continue making this contribution to the industry and region.
With that in mind, we encourage you to make an effort to grow your personal and business networks by joining us at one of our many functions. The more people you have connections to the more opportunities you have. The more people who are connected, the more vibrant our industry is.
Listed on this page are companies that support this vision of an inclusive community in our industry. We encourage you to support them. If you would like to become a sponsor, please visit our sponsorship page or contact us.
If you would like to announce your event in the Greater Pittsburgh Region, please contact us!


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Le barrage de la Rouvière est l'un des trois barrages écrêteurs de crues du Vidourle. Situé sur les communes de Bragassargues (rive gauche) et de Quissac (rive droite) dans le Gard, il a été érigé sur le Crieulon, un affluent rive gauche du Vidourle. Des trois barrages du Vidourle, seul le barrage de Conqueyrac a été construit directement sur le fleuve.

Histoire

La construction des barrages fut décidée à la suite d'une crue historique en 1958. Mais en 2002, la vidourlade (crue) fut si importante que les barrages ne suffirent pas à contenir les quelque /s d'eau (débit mesuré en aval à Sommières le ).

Fonctionnement
Le barrage a souvent un niveau d'eau très bas. Cet affluent du Vidourle (le Crieulon) est un cours d'eau saisonnier avec un régime pluvial

L'entretien des abords du barrage est effectué par l' Vidourle. Le bon fonctionnement et la sécurité de l'édifice nécessitent un nettoyage régulier du lit et des berges du fleuve en amont (végétation, flottants etc.).

Spécificités techniques
Les deux pertuis ont un débit maximal de  (2 × ). Le déversement y commence à la cote 77 mètres .

Le déversoir à surface libre (l'eau passe sur la partie supérieure du barrage à la cote 85 mètres ) est prévu pour un débit maximal de .

Concernant la vidange, deux vannes papillons (calées sur la cote 72 mètres ) permettent de désemplir le réservoir avec un débit de  (2 × ).

Galerie

Voir aussi
Les deux autres barrages écrêteurs de crues du Vidourle :
 Le barrage de Ceyrac
 Le barrage de Conqueyrac

Liens externes
 Série photo sur le thème des barrages du Vidourle
 Sûreté et efficacité des barrages écrêteurs de crue, L. Deroo, P. Royet, C. Poulard

Notes et références

Barrage anti-inondations
Barrage dans le Gard


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WATCH: 'Doctor Sleep' Final Trailer Brings Fatal Duel with Evil
By INQUIRER.net BrandRoom
The world is a hungry place, a dangerous place. Watch the final trailer now of Warner Bros. Pictures' new supernatural thriller "Doctor Sleep," the sequel to the classic horror film, "The Shining."
"Doctor Sleep" continues the story of Danny Torrance, 40 years after his terrifying stay at the Overlook Hotel in "The Shining." Ewan McGregor, Rebecca Ferguson and newcomer Kyliegh Curran star in the supernatural thriller, directed by Mike Flanagan, from his own screenplay based upon the novel by Stephen King.
Still irrevocably scarred by the trauma he endured as a child at the Overlook, Dan Torrance has fought to find some semblance of peace. But that peace is shattered when he encounters Abra, a courageous teenager with her own powerful extrasensory gift, known as the "shine." Instinctively recognizing that Dan shares her power, Abra has sought him out, desperate for his help against the merciless Rose the Hat and her followers, The True Knot, who feed off the shine of innocents in their quest for immortality.
Forming an unlikely alliance, Dan and Abra engage in a brutal life-or-death battle with Rose. Abra's innocence and fearless embrace of her shine compel Dan to call upon his own powers as never before—at once facing his fears and reawakening the ghosts of the past.
"Doctor Sleep" stars Ewan McGregor ("Star Wars: Episodes I, II & III") as Dan Torrance, Rebecca Ferguson (the "Mission: Impossible" films, "The Greatest Showman") as Rose the Hat, and Kyliegh Curran, in her major feature film debut, as Abra. The main ensemble cast also includes Carl Lumbly, Zahn McClarnon, Emily Alyn Lind, Bruce Greenwood, Jocelin Donahue, Alex Essoe and Cliff Curtis.
Warner Bros. Pictures presents, An Intrepid Pictures/Vertigo Entertainment Production, A Mike Flanagan Film, "Doctor Sleep."
In Philippine cinemas November 27, "Doctor Sleep" is distributed in the Philippines by Warner Bros. Pictures, a WarnerMedia Company.
#DoctorSleepMovie


WIKIMEDIA, CDC/JAMES GATHANYInfection with the malaria-causing Plasmodium parasite makes children smell more enticing to Anopheles gambiae mosquitoes, which carry the disease. An increase in emissions of chemicals known as aldehydes accounted for much of the change in attractiveness, researchers reported yesterday (April 16) in PNAS.
While it was already known that people with malaria are more attractive to mosquitoes than their healthy counterparts, the reason why has not been clear. The new study, therefore, "is very cool, and it's been needed for some time," parasitologist Audrey Odom John of Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis who was not involved in the study tells News from Science.
In the study, researchers tested the attractiveness of the odors of children with and without malaria by exposing A. gambiae mosquitoes to the children's socks. Given a choice between a sock worn by a child when he or she was infected and one worn by the same child weeks later, after the infection had cleared, the insects went to the malaria-associated sock 60 percent of the time. To see which compounds might be responsible for the attraction, the scientists then placed plastic bags around the calves of children with and without malaria parasites to collect the surrounding air and used gas chromatography to analyze which chemicals the air contained. The team also attached dissected mosquito antennae to electrodes to measure their response to exposure to individual components of the odors. The antennae responded strongly to aldehydes, including heptanal, octanal, and nonanal—chemicals that were more plentiful in the odors of infected children.
Correction (April 18): The photo originally used with this story depicted a genus different from the one used in the study, and has been replaced. The Scientist regrets the error.


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Sport Leinster Rugby
Leinster centre to join Leicester Tigers with top prospect Conor O'Brien set to sign senior contract
Noel Reid is set to make the switch to the Premiership and join Leicester. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile
Des Berry
February 7 2019 7:19 AM
It looks like Noel Reid is on his way to Premiership club Leicester Tigers at the end of the season.
https://www.independent.ie/sport/rugby/leinster-rugby/leinster-centre-to-join-leicester-tigers-with-top-prospect-conor-obrien-set-to-sign-senior-contract-37791801.html
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The long-mooted move for the experienced playmaker looks like happening as impressive Academy centre Conor O'Brien is expected to move up to his first senior contract.
The 28-year-old is a veteran of 114 Leinster appearances and just one cap for Ireland against Argentina, as far back as 2014.
The out-half/inside centre would follow a well-worn Leinster path, trodden by the likes of current Blues coach Leo Cullen, Shane Jennings, Johne Murphy, Gavin Hickie and Dominic Ryan.
Even Leicester head coach Geordan Murphy couldn't resist the lure of the East-Midlands club back in the day.
It should come as no surprise to see Ulster continue to make moves as part of their march back towards the top-end of club rugby.
The interest generated by Dan McFarland's men has already ensured a sold-out Aviva Stadium for the Champions Cup quarter-final against Leinster.
They have also made a statement of intent in convincing Marcel Coetzee to extend his contract by three years.
The injury-riddled Springbok has been back on form in recent months and the Northern Province has shown no hesitation in keeping Coetzee.
Herald Sport
Neil Francis: 'Scotland aren't very good - now it's time for Ireland to show they are'
Leinster announce ground-breaking men and women's double header
Harry Clarke Leinster will kick-start their new season with a ground-breaking men and women's double header.
Toner rejects calls for review of Leinster's club culture
Cian Tracey Leinster and Ireland lock Devin Toner insists that he and his team-mates are well aware of what is expected of them off the pitch and that an internal review into the club's culture is not necessary.
'They're two isolated incidents' - Devin Toner sees no need for internal review of Leinster's...
Cian Tracey Leinster and Ireland lock Devin Toner insists that he and his team-mates are well aware of what is expected of them off the pitch and that an internal review into the club's culture is not necessary.
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U activated hotlink for http://myblog.gutizz.com/uploaded_images/1223_210044-777135.jpg ?
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I think I have enabled hotlink protection, didn't check.
LzB: Just another off topic thingy, which I have left it out for quite sometimes.


Gender identity is complex, and while the majority of people identify as either man or woman, others identify as a non-binary gender (also known as genderqueer or gender non-conforming). When one identifies as non-binary, this means they identify as something other than the traditional binary gender options (i.e., man or woman). Non-binary students may feel marginalized because they fall outside of the "parameters" set by society to act and exist in one way or another . As such, these individuals may experience harassment, discrimination, or micro-aggressions  .
Using Data Buddies data, CERP explored non-binary computing students' levels of peer support, or the extent to which students feel they have peers who they can rely on for academic and social support in their undergraduate computing program. Analyses revealed non-binary students in our sample reported lower levels of peer support than men (p < 0.05) and women (p < 0.01). This finding is important, because peer support is linked with positive self-esteem and persistence  and retention in science fields . While computing educators cannot force students to support one another, educators can set an example by creating a welcoming and safe environment through the recognition and support of students' differences. Educators can also encourage collaborative and team-based learning activities so that all students have the opportunity to develop their peer network in the department.
Notes. During the 2016 semester, CERP surveyed 5,923 undergraduate students majoring in a computing field from a sample of computing departments across the United States. Sixty-six percent of the sample identified as men, 33 percent as women, and 2 percent as non-binary genders. Students were asked the following question on a scale from  Not at all to  Very much: To what extent is each of the following kinds of support available to you from other computing students if you need it: (1) someone to hang out with; (2) someone to confide in or talk to about your problems; (3) someone to get class assignments for you if you were sick; (4) someone to help you understand difficult homework problems. Items were aggregated into a composite variable for the analysis above, Cronbach's alpha = .89. Students who responded "Somewhat" were not included in the graphic but were included while calculating the percentages within each group. An Analysis of Variance treating gender as an independent variable, and peer support as a dependent variable revealed a statistically significant difference between groups, F(2, 5,868) = 18.50, p < .01. A post hoc Dunnett's test revealed non-binary students reported weaker peer support (Mean [M] = 3.11, Standard Deviation [SD] = 1.18) compared to men (M = 3.39, SD = 1.09), p < 0.05 and women (M = 3.55, SD = 1.11), p < 0.01.
 Gilbert, M. A. (2009). Defeating bigenderism: Changing gender assumptions in the twenty-first century. Hypatia, 24(3), 93-112.
 Cross, S. E. & Vick, N, V. (2001). The interdependent self-construal and social support: The case of persistence in engineering. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 27(7), 820-832.
 Hathaway, R. S., Sharp, S. & Davis, C. (2001). Programmatic efforts affect retention of women in science and engineering. Journal of Women and Minorities in Science and Engineering, 7(2), 107-124.


Will a Credit Card Application Hurt My Credit Score?
Your credit score is a three-digit number that's used by creditors and lenders to approve (and sometimes deny) your applications. Each time a business pulls your credit score to approve an application, it affects your credit score..
Credit card issuers take a peek into your credit history to approve your application. The card issuer wants to know how you've handled your credit cards and other debts, the number of accounts you have open, whether you've paid on time or have serious delinquencies, and the balance you're carrying across your credit cards and loans. You credit report is the best place to get this information.
Rather than reviewing your full credit report, many creditors and lenders check your credit score to quickly make a decision on your application and to set the pricing and terms if you're approved.
Whenever a business, a credit card issuer, for example, checks your credit report as a result of your application, an inquiry is placed on your credit report to show that someone's checked your credit. Ten percent of your credit score is based on the number of inquiries into your credit history within the past 12 months.
Since new applications for credit is 10% of your credit score, simple math indicates your credit score could stand to fall as much as 70 points if you have a 700 credit score, for example. Fortunately, it's not likely that you'll lose that many points over a single credit card application because there's much more information included in your credit score that will "absorb" the impact of one credit card applications. However, making multiple applications in a short period of time can cost more credit score points.
The exact impact to your credit score depends on the other information in your credit report.
Even if your credit score isn't hurt by the additional inquiries, a card issuer might deny your credit card application simply because you've applied for several other cards recently. Too many recent applications can be perceived as desperation for credit and desperation is almost always a turn-off. Or, it could indicate that you're taking on too many accounts in a short period of time, a move that could make it difficult to afford all your new monthly payments. Some credit card issuers deny cardholders who appear to be churning credit cards—that is repeatedly opening credit cards to earn the signup bonus.
Whether your application is approved or denied doesn't affect your credit score, not directly at least. If you're approved, opening a new credit card could cost you points in the "age of credit history" area because it lowers your average age of credit history. Being denied, on the other hand, won't impact your credit score.
How Long Will the Application Count Against You?
The good news is that only credit inquiries made within the past 12 months are used to calculate your credit score. And after 24 months, the inquiries fall off your credit report completely. That time limit only applies to credit inquiries. Other negative credit report information will remain on your credit report for longer.
Why Apply for a Credit Card If It Can Hurt Your Credit?
Applying for a credit card can hurt your credit score in the short term which is why you should avoid making new applications if you're preparing for a major loan like a mortgage or auto loan, especially within the next 6 to 12 months.
As long as you're responsible with your credit card and your other financial accounts, your credit score can rebound from any points lost with a new credit card application. And remember, while there's a chance your credit score could be impacted by a new credit card application, there's no guarantee that will happen.
Any drop in your credit score resulting from a new inquiry will be temporary. As long as you handle your new and existing credit obligations responsibly, your credit score will recover from new applications.