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Oxford english dictionary g docs6/3/2023 The vast storehouse of the words and phrases that constitute the vocabulary of the English-speaking people is the ultimate authority on the English language as well as a history of English speech and thought from its infancy to the present day.- The Times, The OED has been to me a teacher, a companion, a source of endless discovery. It is certainly the greatest dictionary - maybe even the greatest reference book - in any language.' - Geoffrey Wheatcroft, The Express, 30.7.99, For Quotes from Reviews, Refer to Ludo Craddock's Supervue Files, The Oxford English Dictionary is more than a national monument to lexicography. Pardoe, Birmingham Post, 'In a felicitous phrase, somebody once called the Oxford English Dictionary "the moon landing of the English people". OED2 is a work that no serious researcher can afford to ignore'Peter Baker, Emory University, Alabama, Notes and Queries, March 1991, The greatest treasure of words all the raw material a writer needs for a lifetime of work.'e" Annie Proulx, The Greatest Dictionary Ever Compiled.- Sunday Telegraph, 'The ultimate dictionary is, of course, the Oxford English Dictionary, second edition.'F.E. ![]() a thorough-going revision of the greatest dictionary of the English language. ![]() 'the Greatest Work in Dictionary Making Ever Undertaken.' NY Times, 'The ultimate authority on the English language as well as a history of English speech and thought from its infancy to the present day.'The Times'The greatest work in dictionary making ever undertaken.'The New York Times'The gigantic total picture of the English language.an epic achievement.'The Observer'The greatest dictionary in any language.'Daily Telegraph, "The Greatest Dictionary in Any Language." -Daily Telegraph, The Greatest Dictionary in Any Language.'e" the Telegraph, 'a near miracle of data processing.
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White out game6/3/2023 The Penn State offense has scored at least 1.8 more points than the opponents’ average allowed in 10 years, 3 times they’ve scored a significant amount below the opponents’ average, and 3 times they were basically spot-on. all other games? Here, we see some real positivity. Therefore, maybe the best way to showcase how the Whiteout benefits Penn State’s offense is to compare the opponents’ allowed points in the Whiteout vs. Non-conference layups against schools like Idaho, Illinois State, Kent State, and Pitt tend to inflate Penn State’s per-game offensive numbers. This obviously makes sense considering Whiteout opponents have mostly been powerhouses. In five years, the PSU offense has surpassed its yearly-per-game scoring average in the Whiteout (blue bars) but in 11 years, they fell below their average (orange and brown). In terms of Penn State’s offense, it’s a bit more of a mixed bag. Therefore, the difference between hosting Ohio State and visiting Ohio State has been worth roughly 10 points in Franklin Era…at least, defensively. On the road, Penn State has held Ohio State to 6.3 points less than what they normally score. While that’s still below Ohio State’s per-game average, the dip hasn’t been as steep. visited the Horseshoe in 2015, 2017, and 2019 – Penn State gave up 38, 39, and 28 points, respectively. When Ohio State traveled to Beaver Stadium and faced the “monochromatic mayhem” of the Whiteout in 2014, 20, the Buckeyes scored 15.8 points less than they averaged in all other games those seasons. But, especially in the Franklin era, the defense has done a nice job holding some top-tier offenses (OSU and Michigan) down well below their scoring average. Almost every year since 2004, Penn State has finished near the top of the Big Ten in points allowed. Now, this trend is not solely attributable to the Whiteout and the crowd, obviously. In the graph below, we see that the Penn State defense has held the opposition below their seasonal scoring average in every Whiteout save one (the 2013 overtime thriller against Michigan). Scoringįor starters, let’s compare scoring output in Whiteout games against what Penn State and those Whiteout opponents typically score in all other games. These games should only kick-off after dark, even in September. Also, there should never, ever be a noon kickoff for a Whiteout. 2012 OSU was also undefeated but ineligible for postseason play.Īs you can see from the notes, on a pure win/loss standpoint, the Whiteout has yielded a far lower win-% than normal home games but also, they tend to be played against much tougher teams. ![]() Both Alabama (2011) and OSU (2014) won national championships in the years that they were the Whiteout opponents.Penn State’s Whiteout opponents’ final records were 154-56 combined (73%) and included 9 teams that won 10+ games only 2 teams (2007 ND and 2008 Illinois) finished with losing records.Only 2 games (2007 Notre Dame and 2011 Alabama) have been out-of-conference games.Penn State is 4-2 against Michigan in Whiteouts and 2-3 against Ohio State.Penn State is 8-8 (50%) in Whiteout games but 90-22 (80%) at home since 2004.Because of the Whiteout’s ‘circle the date’ stature, it’s no surprise that historical Big Ten heavyweights Michigan (6 Whiteout appearances) and Ohio State (5 Whiteout appearances) dominate the table below. ![]() ![]() But, while the hype of the Whiteout is nearly unmatched, does it give Penn State an actual advantage on the field? Are there some quantifiable, statistical signs that emerge because of the Whiteout crowd? The Opponents & Tidbitsīefore we get into the specifics, let’s take a look at the teams who’ve been schedule as Penn State’s Whiteout opponent over the years, starting with Purdue in 2004. Two-page Sports Illustrated photo spreads, ESPN spots like this video from 2012, and viral moments like Michigan being forced to call a timeout on the first play from scrimmage in 2019, have all elevated this one-time promotional gimmick and made it the greatest college football tradition of the 21 st century. Since 2004, Penn State’s annual Whiteout has grown into one of the biggest spectacles in college football and college sports overall.
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Camtasia screen recording6/3/2023 ![]() ![]() Projects can now be moved on disk or to a different computer without losing the media files. cmproj file larger than if media was referenced in its original location on disk. Camtasia is a feature-packed tool for detail-oriented enthusiasts. ![]() Unluckily, this app comes with a hefty price tag, so a lot of users decide to find Camtasia alternatives that offer similar functions and features at an affordable price. The content is embedded into the project file. Camtasia A robust screen recorder with quizzes and interactivity options. Camtasia is undoubtedly one of the most popular screen recorders and video editors for professional use. To view the dimensions for a video, right-click the video in the Media Bin and select Details or Properties. In Camtasia 8, click the Editing Dimensions button and enter the dimensions into the Width and Height field. trec files, video files, sound files, still images and other content as part of the. Recordings are automatically deleted after 14 days by default if not used in the project. In Camtasia 9 and later, select File > Project Settings > Canvas Dimensions to set the editing dimensions. This will make the imported media including. When saving a project for the first time, select Create standalone project. Deselect the Save recordings to option or change the auto delete period.Select Camtasia> Preferences in the top left of Camtasia.Follow these instructions to change auto delete: You can change the auto delete period or deselect it if you do not want Camtasia to delete recording files. Turn the mouse into the hero, guiding your prospects to focus on what matters most in your demos. Give it the showcase it deserves with Camtasia's Screentelligence capabilities. Recordings are automatically deleted after 14 days by default if not used in the project. Camtasia is the best solution for recording your screen and creating incredibly effective and. Where are the recordings created by Camtasia on macOS saved to by default and how long are they saved for? Solution Default Save Location for Recordingsįollow these instructions to access the folder:
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Tabulo pro6/3/2023 ![]() ![]() We are unique because our program is based. It lets medical professionals ensure compliance with the state department using inspection reports and check-off lists. I understand that these countries may not have the same data protection laws as the country from which I provide my personal information. Tabula Pro is a State-Specific Electronic Health Records Program designed SPECIFICALLY for Personal Care Homes and Assisted Living Facilities. Tabula Pro is a web-based senior living software designed to help healthcare facilities manage resident information, support plans, custom forms, and reporting. In particular, I consent to the transfer of my personal information to other countries, including the United States, for the purpose of hosting and processing the information as set forth in the Privacy Statement. I agree to the Privacy Statement and to the handling of my personal information. By submitting this form, you confirm that you agree to the storing and processing of your personal data by Salesforce as described in the Privacy Statement. Tabula Pro is a software program for Assisted Living and Personal Care Homes, designed to organize patient. By submitting this form, you acknowledge and agree that your personal data may be transferred to, stored, and processed on servers located outside of the People's Republic of China and that your personal data will be processed by Salesforce in accordance with the Privacy Statement. Reference Materials Toggle sub-navigationīy registering, you confirm that you agree to the processing of your personal data by Salesforce as described in the Privacy Statement.Teams and Organizations Toggle sub-navigation.
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Acrobat flightcheck6/2/2023 image files are of formats that the application can process.images and graphics embedded by the client have been provided and are available to the application.trapping requirements for offset printing such as overprints, choke, spreads and knockouts.color corrections wherever required such as rich blacks combinations, color shifts due to overprinting.transparencies that run on Pantone instead of CMYK.Typically, client-provided materials are verified by a preflight operator for completeness and to confirm that the incoming materials meet the production requirements. ![]() Page layout software applications (which allow users to combine images, graphics, and text from a variety of formats) automate portions of the preflight process. The process of preflighting a file helps reduce the likelihood of rasterization problems that cause production delays. If there is a failure in rasterizing the image, it can be costly, as output systems (printers, plate-setters, etc.) consume expensive supplies, can require extensive amounts of time to process complex image data, and require skilled labor to operate. The RIP generates the final raster image that will be printed directly (as in desktop inkjet or laser printing), set to photographic film or paper (using an imagesetter), or transferred direct-to-plate.ĭepending on the hardware and software components and configurations, RIPs can experience problems rasterizing the image data contained in PostScript or PDF files. ![]() Once the incoming materials have passed the pre-flight check, they are ready to be put into production and sent to the RIP.įiles were originally printed as Adobe PostScript however in modern workflows, PDF files have become the popular file type for submitting data to a RIP. This is an important step because it prevents production delays caused by missing materials or improperly prepared materials. But before this rasterization occurs, workers in the prepress department confirm the incoming materials to make sure they are ready to be sent to the RIP. In a common digital prepress workflow, a collection of computer files provided by clients will be translated from an application-specific format such as Adobe InDesign or QuarkXPress to a format that the raster image processor (RIP) can interpret. The term was first used in a presentation at the Color Connections conference in 1990 by consultant Chuck Weger, and Professor Ron Bertolina was a pioneer for solutions to preflighting in the 1990s. The term originates from the preflight checklists used by pilots. ![]() ![]() It is a standard prepress procedure in the printing industry (as it is imposition). The basic idea is to prepare the files to make them feasible for the correct process such as offset printing and eliminate costly errors and facilitate a smooth production. In printing, Preflight is the process of confirming that the digital files required for the printing process are all present, valid, correctly formatted, and of the desired type. JSTOR ( October 2008) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message).Unsourced material may be challenged and removed.įind sources: "Pre-flight" printing – news Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources.
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Cpu memory monitor windows 76/2/2023 ![]() SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor collects SNMP data from devices that are connected to the network. SNMP-based network device status checks.Discovered devices can then be viewed as a map so you can see how your nodes connect to the network from a topological perspective. The platform automatically discovers SNMP-enabled devices so that you can monitor them. SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor ( NPM), is a network monitoring tool that monitors the performance and availability of nodes throughout your network. SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor (FREE TRIAL) A paid tool that is worth the money or a free tool that is worth the time it takes to installīy taking into account these criteria and ensuring to include free options, we derived a number of useful PC monitors that we are happy to recommend.A free tool or a paid service that has a free trial period for assessment.Options to monitor software performance and operating systems.Monitors doe device resource utilization.Systems that will operate on board or across a network. ![]() A hardware monitor to check on physical device statuses.We reviewed the market for PC monitoring systems and analyzed the options based on the following criteria: Our methodology for selecting PC monitoring software Open Hardware Monitor Open-source hardware monitor for Windows and Linux that can monitor temperature, fan speed, voltage, and more.Includes a web-based user interface and alerts system. Nagios XI Network monitoring platform that can monitor Windows and Linux computers.HWMonitor Hardware monitoring solution for Windows that monitors the voltage and temperature of computers with sensor chips such as the ITE IT87 Series and Winbond ICs.Zabbix Open-source network monitoring tool for Linux that monitors the status, temperature, CPU, memory utilization, and more computers.Paessler PRTG Network Monitor (FREE TRIAL) Network monitoring software that can monitor Windows, Linux, and Mac computers.Available as a SaaS platform or for download onto Windows Server. ManageEngine Endpoint Central (FREE TRIAL) A management system for computers and mobile devices that includes software version tracking and security monitoring.SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor EDITOR’S CHOICE Network monitor that can automatically discover SNMP devices.Here is our list of the seven best PC monitoring software: However, it can be a tall task to monitor a network full of computers, which is why you need PC monitoring software.Ī good PC monitoring tool can scan your network and check for hardware-related connectivity issues, damaged disks, and underperforming devices to assist you in taking a proactive approach and implementing any precautionary measures. If your PCs perform poorly then your employees won’t be able to work effectively.
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Hard disk health checking6/2/2023 ![]() ![]() To check a hard disk with WMIC, press the Win + R buttons to open the “Run” dialog.It is still a very basic command that offers very little information but is a quick built-in feature of Windows. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) feature of hard disks to see the status and provide a simple conclusion, like “OK,” “Pred Fail,” etc. WMIC is a command-line interface that lets you perform many administrative tasks, including checking hard disk health. Microsoft has a full list of parameters to use with chkdsk to check your hard disk health. Another option is chkdsk /f /r /x, which dismounts the drive first.You can also use chkdsk /f /r to fix bad sectors and recover any readable data if possible.Enter chkdsk at the prompt and hit Enter.Choose “Run as administrator” under “Command Prompt.”.You can use this tool to both check disk health and fix bad sectors and errors if possible. It’ll both scan and fix problems (if possible) and will let you know if there is a bigger problem that it can’t fix. It also helps check hard disk health by showing you any errors. The Windows CHKDSK tool is a built-in Windows tool that will scan your hard disk to find system errors and bad sectors. To help you out, the following are links to the relevant download pages of some of the biggest hard drive brands:Įach of these tools functions a little differently, but most importantly, each one has diagnostic features that let you test your hard drive health. After that, go to the manufacturer’s support page and search for its hard drive utility.Type the model number into Google to bring up results that will show you the make of the hard drive.In Device Manager, unstack the “Disk drives” option and make a note of the model number of your hard drive.If you don’t, press the Win key, type “device manager,” and click when it appears in the search results.If you already know the make of your hard drive, you can skip this part. The first step to knowing which one to use is, of course, knowing the make of your hard drive. Most major hard drive manufacturers provide free robust tools to monitor your hard drive health and performance. Note: we actually found that the free app Defraggler does a better job of detecting and reducing fragmentation, but not everyone wants to install extra apps when the functionality is built right in to the OS. You can also optimize your SSD on the Windows defrag and optimize tool, though the system should be taking care of the process automatically. Select your drive and click “Optimize” to run a scan for fragmented files and optimize the drive for better performance. ![]() Choose “Defragment and Optimize Drives” from the results.Open “Search” by pressing on the magnifying mirror icon in the Task Bar and typing “disk defrag.”.You can do this using the defrag tool built into Windows. If you feel like your non-SSD hard drive is slowing down, then you should check to see how fragmented it is. SSDs work a little differently, and while they never need defragmentation (because fragmentation relates to where the data is physically stored on the drive, which isn’t a factor on SSD), they do sometimes need optimizing. Traditional SATA hard drives may have largely made way for much faster solid-state drives, but they’re still very popular and remain an affordable way to store things like pictures, videos and other non-strenuous file types. On Dell and HP laptops, you should be able to check hard drive health by going to the BIOS and looking for “Diagnostics.” 2. The BIOS is also a good place to see whether the hard drive you want to check is actually being detected by your PC/motherboard. You can also set Windows to boot directly into the BIOS. Reboot your PC, and after it’s switched off and on again repeatedly, press Delete, F2, F12, or whichever buttons the boot screen tells you will take you to your BIOS. External third-party utility softwareĪs long as you’re using a relatively modern motherboard, you can run hard drive checks in the BIOS, free from any OS-based interference. The Defragment and Optimize Drives Utility Can I also test the health of my external drives?.How can I make my hard drive last longer?.Is it worth replacing a failing drive, or should I buy a new PC?.How does upgrading to Windows 11 affect my hard drive health?.What are the early signs my hard drive is failing?.What Should I Do If My Hard Drive Is Failing?.Use a Third-Party Hard Disk Health Checking Tool
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Inter desktop board6/2/2023 ![]() Plug the USB device into a USB port of the Intel NUC when it is turned off (not in Hibernate or Sleep mode). Download and save the Recovery BIOS (.BIO) file to a portable USB device. However, some Intel NUC models do not include this feature. The Power Button Menu Update allows you to update the system BIOS during the boot process and before the operating system loads. Wait 2-5 minutes for the update to complete. Confirm you want to update the BIOS by pressing Enter. During boot, when the F7 prompt is displayed, press F7 to enter the BIOS Flash Update tool. Plug the USB device into a USB port of the target Intel NUC. Download and save the Recovery BIOS (.BIO) file to a USB portable device. Save the Express BIOS update file to a temporary folder on the target Intel NUC. ![]() With the Intel Express BIOS Update utility, you can update the BIOS while in Windows. Before updating the BIOS, manually record all BIOS settings that have been changed (from default) so they can be restored after completing the BIOS update. We recommend the process be done in an environment with a steady power supply (preferably with UPS). If a BIOS update process is interrupted, your computer may not function properly. You may wish to print the instructions for easy reference. Before initiating a BIOS update, be sure to read and precisely follow the instructions included in this document. If you are trying to downgrade to a previous BIOS version and its Intel ME Firmware version is older than that currently on the motherboard, then the downgrade is NOT supported. An earlier BIOS version might not offer support for the latest processors, bug fixes, critical security updates, or support the latest board revisions currently being manufactured. Downgrading the BIOS to an earlier version is not recommended and might not be supported. We do not recommend BIOS updates for computers that do not need it. Update the BIOS on your computer only if the newer BIOS version specifically solves a problem you have. ![]() The update process will take up to 3 minutes. Once the update process has started, DO NOT POWER DOWN YOUR SYSTEM before the update is complete. Iflash BIOS Update - A DOS-based utility to update the BIOS regardless of operating system. Use the recovery BIOS update to recover from this condition. In the unlikely event that a BIOS update is interrupted, it is possible the BIOS may be left in an unusable state. BIO file to be used for F7 BIOS Update method or a BIOS recovery process. LAN Option ROM: Intel Boot Agent GE v1.3.95 SATA RAID Option ROM: Intel RAID for SATA – v11. Integrated Graphics Option ROM: Build 2132 PC 14.34 Updated CPU Microcode (Security Advisory-00115)
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Delta alpha omega6/2/2023 ![]() The letters U and V share a history with each other and the letter W shares a history with both of them. The letter J was actually the last letter added to the English alphabet and was created by an Italian grammarian in the 1500s. Similarly, the letter Q is thought to come from the old Greek letter koppa (Ϙ, ϙ), which was replaced by kappa. The letter F is thought to come from an old Greek letter known as digamma (Ϝ, ϝ) that fell out of use. If you look at the chart again, you’ll notice that some English letters are missing. Some of the Greek letters correspond to sounds rather than letters (click on the image to enlarge): The following chart shows how the letters of the Greek alphabet line up with their English counterparts. It comes from the Hebrew kaph, meaning “palm” or “sole.” It comes from the Hebrew beth, meaning “house.” It is based on the Hebrew word aleph, which comes from the word eleph, meaning “ox.” Some of the names of the Greek letters are actually based on Hebrew words, and the letters’ original shapes are believed to represent what those words meant: The Greek alphabet was developed from the Semitic alphabet of the Phoenicians. It can be traced back to at least 1000 BCE, and it is still in use today in modern Greece. The Greek alphabet was the alphabet used by-you guessed it-the ancient Greeks. The English word alphabet even comes from the first two letters of the Greek alphabet, alpha and beta. The Cyrillic alphabet used in many Central Asian languages is also descended from the Greek alphabet. The Latin alphabet used in English-and many other languages-is derived from the Greek alphabet through Etruscan and with later alterations, such as the addition of the letter W. The Greek alphabet consists of 24 letters and is considered the ancestor to most modern European alphabets. A very brief history of the Greek alphabet The English alphabet had many more members than it does today. ![]() If there are more than 24 variants and the WHO runs out of Greek letters, the organization plans to announce a similar series to be used alongside the Greek letter series. Why are we missing three letters? Three COVID-19 variants were briefly classified as epsilon, zeta, and theta, but these variants were “downgraded” by the WHO after further research showed they didn’t meet the criteria to be labeled with a Greek letter. ![]() Lambda is the 11th letter of the Greek alphabet. However, major variants such as the Delta variant may be moved up earlier in the list if they are reclassified by the WHO (as the Delta variant was).Īs of August 2021, the WHO lists eight notable variants of COVID-19 with the Lambda variant being the most recent. In general, the Greek letters are assigned chronologically to a COVID-19 variant in accordance with when the particular variant was discovered. While there are many variants of COVID-19, the WHO saves the Greek letters for variants that are especially contagious, virulent, or resistant to vaccines. For example, the name “Delta variant” is much easier to say and remember than its scientific name, “B.1.617.2.” The WHO also stated that the Greek letters would help avoid stigmatizing by not naming variants after the place where they were first detected (e.g., Indian variant). For one, the Greek letters are shorter and easier to remember than the scientific names assigned to different virus variants. The WHO chose the labels for several different reasons. The organization that decided to use Greek letters to refer to COVID variants was the World Health Organization (WHO). Delta? Lambda? Do these words mean anything? Why are we using them to refer to COVID-19? Delta and lambda are actually letters of the Greek alphabet, and there is a good reason that we are using them to refer to different COVID-19 variants. And just as we were getting used to this new term, a Lambda variant appeared in the news. Lately, it seems everyone has been talking about the Delta variant of COVID-19.
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Free double deck pinochle game6/2/2023 In clubs, it is customary to change cards often and to permit any player to call for new cards whenever they wish. In many games in which two packs are used, the dealer's left-hand opponent, instead of the right-hand opponent, cuts the pack. When it is time for the next deal, the shuffled deck is passed to the next dealer. The procedure for two packs is as follows: While the deal is in progress, the previous dealer assembles all the cards from the pack he dealt, shuffles them, and places them to the left. While one pack is being dealt, the other is being shuffled and prepared for the next deal. Poker is a one-pack game, but today, in virtually all games played in clubs and among the best players, two packs of contrasting colors are utilized in order to speed up the game. The standard 52-card pack, sometimes with the addition of one or two jokers, is used. There is plenty of luck in Poker, but the game requires incredibly great skill as well, and each player is the master of his own fate. Poker can be played socially for pennies or matchsticks, or professionally for thousands of dollars. There are hundreds of versions of Poker, and the game is played not only in private homes, but also in countless Poker rooms at famous casinos. ![]() A variation - Stud Poker - appeared at about the same time. During the Civil War, the key rule about drawing cards to improve one's hand was added. In the 1830s, the game was refined further and became known as Poker. As early as the sixteenth century, Germans played a bluffing game called "Pochen." It later developed into a French version, called "Poque," which was eventually brought over to New Orleans and played on the riverboats that plied the Mississippi. |