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FRENCH 205: Songs of Love and War: Gender, Crusade, Politics (FEMGEN 205)
Analysis of medieval love, satirical and Crusade lyrics of the trouabdours. Study of deictic address, corporeal subjectivity, the female voice, love debates, and the body as a figure of political conflict. Course readings include medieval treatises on lyric and modern translations of the troubadour tradition. Works by Ovid, Bernart de Ventadorn, Bertran de Born, La Comtessa de Dia, Thibaut de Champagne, Raimon Vidal, Dante, and Pound. Taught in English. Course includes a lab component for creation of multi-media translation projects: trobar. stanford.edu.
Last offered: Winter 2018 | UG Reqs: GER:EC-Gender, WAY-A-II, WAY-ED
FRENCH 219: The Renaissance Body in French Literature and Medicine (FRENCH 319)
If the Renaissance is famous for discovering unknown continents and ancient texts the body too was a new territory of conquest. How did literature respond to the rise of an anatomical gaze in the arts and in medicine and how did it stage the aesthetic religious philosophical and moral issues related to such a promotion or deconstruction of the body? Does literature aim at representing the body or does it use it instead as a ubiquitous signifier for intellectual emotional and political ideas? The locus of desire, pleasure and disease, the body also functioned as a reminder of human mortality and was caught in the web of gender issues, religious controversies and new norms of behavior. Texts from prose fiction (Rabelais) poetry (Scève Ronsard Labé D'Aubigné) essays (Montaigne) and emblem literature. Extra documents include music scores tapestries paintings philosophical and anatomical plates from medical treatises. Taught in French.
Terms: Win | Units: 3-5 | UG Reqs: WAY-A-II
Instructors: Alduy, C. (PI)
2019-2020 Winter
3-5 units |
UG Reqs: WAY-A-II |
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Section 01 |
Grading: Letter (ABCD/NP) |
| Students enrolled: 4
01/06/2020 - 03/13/2020 Tue 3:00 PM - 5:50 PM at Green Earth Sciences150 with Alduy, C. (PI)
Instructors: Alduy, C. (PI)
FRENCH 236: Casablanca - Algiers - Tunis : Cities on the Edge (AFRICAAM 236B, COMPLIT 236A, CSRE 140S, FRENCH 336, HISTORY 245C, URBANST 140F)
Casablanca, Algiers and Tunis embody three territories, real and imaginary, which never cease to challenge the preconceptions of travelers setting sight on their shores. In this class, we will explore the myriad ways in which these cities of North Africa, on the edge of Europe and of Africa, have been narrated in literature, cinema, and popular culture. Home to Muslims, Christians, and Jews, they are an ebullient laboratory of social, political, religious, and cultural issues, global and local, between the nineteenth and twenty-first centuries. We will look at mass images of these cities, from films to maps, novels to photographs, sketching a new vision of these magnets as places where power, social rituals, legacies of the Ottoman and French colonial pasts, and the influence of the global economy collude and collide. Special focus on class, gender, and race.
Terms: Spr | Units: 3-5 | UG Reqs: WAY-A-II, WAY-ED
Instructors: Ulloa, M. (PI)
2019-2020 Spring
3-5 units |
UG Reqs: WAY-A-II, WAY-ED |
Class #
Section 01 |
Grading: Letter or Credit/No Credit |
03/30/2020 - 06/03/2020 Tue, Thu 3:00 PM - 4:20 PM with Ulloa, M. (PI)
Instructors: Ulloa, M. (PI)
FRENCH 238: Art and the Market (ARTHIST 238C)
This course examines the relationship between art and the market, from the château-builders of the French Renaissance to avant-garde painters in the nineteenth-century Salon des Refusés. Using examples drawn from France, this course explores the relationship between artists and patrons, the changing status of artists in society, patterns of shifting taste, and the effects of museums on making and collecting art. Students will read a mixture of historical texts about art and artists, fictional works depicting the process of artistic creation, and theoretical analyses of the politics embedded in artworks. They will engage in sustained analysis of individual artworks, as well as the market structures in which such artworks were produced and bought. The course will be taught in English, with the option of readings in French for departmental majors.
Last offered: Spring 2019 | UG Reqs: WAY-A-II, WAY-SI
FRENCH 239: The Afterlife of the Middle Ages (FRENCH 339)
Literary works that evoke a medieval past in contrast to a historical present, and critical texts that treat aspects of the medieval or medievalism. How does the concept of medievalism emerge and evolve through the ages? Topics include periodization, philology, critical theory, the study of Gothic architecture, and the use of the term medieval in modern political discourse and postcolonial studies. Authors include Burckhardt, Camille, Chateaubriand, Chrétien de Troyes, Didi-Huberman, Jauss, Michelet, Panofsky, Pound, films by Dreyer and Bergman, and contemporary poetry. Taught in English.
Last offered: Autumn 2017 | UG Reqs: WAY-A-II
FRENCH 246: Body over Mind (FRENCH 346, ITALIAN 346)
How does modern fiction, aided by modern philosophy, give the lie to Descartes' famous "I think therefore I am"? And how does writing convey the desire for a different, perhaps stronger, integration of mind and body? Does the body speak a particular truth that we must learn to hear, that the mind is not always connected to? How do modern metaphors for the mind-body connection shape our experience? These questions will be explored via the works of major French and Italian writers and thinkers, including Pirandello, Calvino, Camus, Houellebecq, Sartre, and Agamben.
Last offered: Autumn 2016 | UG Reqs: WAY-A-II
FRENCH 249: The Algerian Wars (CSRE 249, HISTORY 239G, JEWISHST 249)
From Algiers the White to Algiers the Red, Algiers, the Mecca of the Revolutionaries in the words of Amilcar Cabral, this course offers to study the Algerian Wars since the French conquest of Algeria (1830-) to the Algerian civil war of the 1990s. We will revisit the ways in which the war has been narrated in literature and cinema, popular culture, and political discourse. A special focus will be given to the Algerian War of Independence (1954-1962). The course considers the racial representations of the war in the media, the continuing legacies surrounding the conflict in France, Africa, and the United States, from Che Guevara to the Black Panthers. A key focus will be the transmission of collective memory through transnational lenses, and analyses of commemorative events and movies. nReadings from James Baldwin, Assia Djebar, Albert Camus, Frantz Fanon, Mouloud Feraoun. Movies include "The Battle of Algiers," "Days of Glory," and "Viva Laldjérie." nTaught in English.
Last offered: Spring 2018 | UG Reqs: GER:EC-GlobalCom, WAY-A-II, WAY-ED
FRENCH 252: Art and Power: From Royal Spectacle to Revolutionary Ritual (ARTHIST 252A)
From the Palace of Versailles to grand operas to Jacques-Louis David's portraits of revolutionary martyrs, rarely have the arts been so powerfully mobilized by the State as in early modern France. This course examines how the arts were used from Louis XIV to the Revolution in order to broadcast political authority across Europe. We will also consider the resistance to such attempts to elicit shock-and-awe through artistic patronage. By studying music, architecture, garden design, the visual arts, and theater together, students will gain a new perspective on works of art in their political contexts. But we will also examine the libelous pamphlets and satirical cartoons that turned the monarchy¿s grandeur against itself, ending the course with an examination of the new artistic regime of the French Revolution. The course will be taught in English with the option of French readings for departmental majors.
Last offered: Spring 2018 | UG Reqs: WAY-A-II, WAY-SI
FRENCH 260A: Transcultural Perspectives of South-East Asian Music and Arts (MUSIC 146N, MUSIC 246N)
This course will explore the links between aspects of South-East Asian cultures and their influence on modern and contemporary Western art and literature, particularly in France; examples of this influence include Claude Debussy (Gamelan music), Jacques Charpentier (Karnatak music), Auguste Rodin (Khmer art) and Antonin Artaud (Balinese theater). In the course of these interdisciplinary analyses - focalized on music and dance but not limited to it - we will confront key notions in relation to transculturality: orientalism, appropriation, auto-ethnography, nostalgia, exoticism and cosmopolitanism. We will also consider transculturality interior to contemporary creation, through the work of contemporary composers such as Tran Kim Ng¿c, Chinary Ung and Tôn-Thât Tiêt. Viewings of sculptures, marionette theater, ballet, opera and cinema will also play an integral role. To be eligible for WAYS credit, this course must be taken for 3 units and a letter grade; WIM credit in Music at 4 units and a letter grade.
Terms: Spr | Units: 2-4 | UG Reqs: WAY-A-II
Instructors: Kretz, H. (PI)
2019-2020 Spring
2-4 units |
UG Reqs: WAY-A-II |
Class #
Section 01 |
Grading: Letter or Credit/No Credit |
03/30/2020 - 06/03/2020 Tue, Thu 10:30 AM - 11:50 AM at Braun102 with Kretz, H. (PI)
Instructors: Kretz, H. (PI)
FRENCH 266: Food, Text, Music: A Multidisciplinary Lab on the Art of Feasting (FRENCH 166, FRENCH 366, MUSIC 133, MUSIC 333)
Students cook a collection of unfamiliar recipes each week while learning about the cultural milieus in which they originated. The course focuses on the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries, a time of great banquets that brought together chefs, visual artists, poets, musicians, and dancers. Students read late-medieval cookbooks under the guidance of professional chefs, learn songs and poetry with the help of visiting performers, and delve into a burgeoning scholarly literature on food history and sensory experience. We will also study trade routes and food networks, the environmental impact of large-scale banquets, the science of food, and the politics of plenty. This course may count towards the Medieval component of the French major, and corresponds to DLCL 121, a course requirement for the Medieval Studies Minor. Students interested in applying for course must email the professor (firstname.lastname@example.com) by 20 September with a statement of up to 350 words that includes: (a) reasons for wanting to take the class; (b) relevant background in cooking/medieval studies/etc.; (c) stated commitment to attend all ten course meetings; and (d) any dietary restrictions/preferences.
Terms: Aut | Units: 3-5 | UG Reqs: WAY-A-II, WAY-CE
Instructors: Rodin, J. (PI)
2019-2020 Autumn
3-5 units |
UG Reqs: WAY-A-II, WAY-CE |
Class #
Section 01 |
Grading: Letter (ABCD/NP) |
09/23/2019 - 12/06/2019 Wed 3:30 PM - 7:00 PM with Rodin, J. (PI)
Instructors: Rodin, J. (PI)
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Crimeans worry Russian takeover may be bad for business
SEVASTOPOL, Ukraine -- The Crimea: Its mountains, beaches, villas and healing muds have drawn tourists for decades and make up a big part of the local economy.
And yet in spite of the turmoil of the past few days, some here say a Russian takeover could be an opportunity.
Cafe waiter Konstantin Solovev, 28, says the port city of Sevastopol already suffers from a lack of tourism infrastructure and is far below its potential. He hopes Russian money would follow the military trucks that entered the region over the weekend.
"We don't have enough investment – why are there no Russian investors?" he complained. "But maybe now all that could change."
Since Friday, unknown armed men took over key installations in this southern Ukrainian outpost, including the airports, communication centers and government buildings. These groups installed checkpoints on roads into the peninsula and monitored rail traffic headed there.
A pro-Russian leader has taken charge of the local government and rallies in support of Russia have popped up in key cities.
With the majority of the population ethnic Russian, that's no surprise, say analysts. Even so, some call it "madness" from an economic point of view.
The Crimean economy is 75% supported by the Ukrainian state: It gets most of its food, water and electricity from the government, says Yaroslav Pylynskyi, director of the Kennan Institute at the Wilson Center, a policy research institute in Kiev.
That's because following the decay of the Soviet Union, almost all of its economy was destroyed by the ensuing economic crisis and never fully lived up to its potential.
"Crimea was unified with Ukraine after the Second World War – not because (Soviet leader Nikita) Khrushchev was drunk, as the Russians used to say in their propaganda, but because of economic reasons," he said. "The (Soviet) government wanted to put Crimea's post-war economic reconstruction on the shoulders of the Ukrainian republic."
These days, the two main sources of income for the autonomous republic are tourism and agriculture. Both will be harmed by the turmoil here, said analysts.
"And now, all railways and highways are blocked," said Pylynskyi. "Crimea has food for some time but where do they want to sell their peaches in summer time? If they block the railways, how do they want to send the peaches and some other spring vegetables to the rest of Ukraine? They can eat them themselves, maybe."
Analysts say that it is now, at the end of February, when tour operators and individual tourists book hotel reservations, typically with 50% downpayments. But this has come to a crashing halt.
And the end of May is the beginning of tourist season here. Meanwhile, the local government here has set March 30 as the day local voters will decide on the future of Crimea: Whether to secede, become independent or join Russia.
It is unclear whether the referendum will be held, or even whether such a vote is legal. However, it will deter tourists, says Pylynskyi.
"The main source of income of the Crimean population is tourism. In such a situation to arrange – not a war but discontent – is absolutely stupid," he said. "They have to understand they are ruining the Crimean economy with what they are doing. Who will send their children and grandparents to bathe in the sea in this situation if people are blocking roads with guns?"
Some locals who earn their living off such visitors wonder that, too.
Liliya Voznuk, 33, operates a souvenir stand on one of Sevastopol's leafy main boulevards. An eye-catching display has rubber masks of Russian President Vladimir Putin and ex-Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko as well as Batman.
She says people stop and laugh at the Tymoshenko mask though it's a poor seller.
"She's a very bad person," she said, echoing the Ukrainian politician's low standing in Crimea. "People stop, point and laugh but never buy her. But sometimes they buy this guy," she says of Putin who she says she supports.
She says that even though there doesn't seem to be any danger of war, she's worried that the political crisis will hurt summer tourism and her business.
"I just worry sometimes that nobody will come to Crimea," she said.
Contributing: Luigi Serenelli in Berlin.

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Airport layovers, more pleasure than pain
By Daisy Carrington, for CNN • Updated 6th February 2013
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Airport layovers can be the most gruesome leg of a journey. But airports are increasingly getting wise to the needs of their passengers, offering a range of amenities from swimming pools to yoga studios and even a golf course.
Last year, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport decided it wanted to become "the healthiest airport in the country, if not the world," according to spokeswoman Cynthia Vega. They started by ensuring every one of their restaurants had a low-fat, "healthy heart" option. Next, they introduced a 700-meter walking path and opened a yoga studio free for passengers to use.
"You know what it's like being trapped in the airport. You can only eat so much food or read so many magazines," says Vega. "There is an inherent stress that goes along with traveling. This is a good way to shake it off."
Increasingly, airports are becoming more and more defined by their amenities. Hong Kong International is known by many golfers for its nine-hole course, visitors to Seoul can take a spin on the ice skating rink at Incheon Airport, while travelers can take in an art exhibit or a classical piano lesson while on layover in Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport.
Read more: Airport dating: Love at first flight?
Arguably, Singapore's Changi Airport spearheaded the trend back in the mid-1990s, when it introduced a rooftop swimming pool and free internet terminals. In recent years, Changi has continued to innovate, implementing a 24-hour complimentary movie theater, free gaming rooms as well as foot massage and napping stations. Two of their more off-beat recent additions include the world's largest kinetic sculpture and an indoor slide.
"Passengers' demands have changed considerably over the years," notes Ivan Tan, a spokesman for Changi. "The airport is no longer an inconsequential stop along the way, but a destination on its own."
Though the modern airport is often compared to a shopping mall, Curtis Fentress, the architect who designed Incheon Airport and is currently overseeing the $1.5 billion modernization of Los Angeles Airport, finds it would be more accurate to view it as a mini city.
"While it's true there is more shopping than ever in today's airports, there's also more dining, more entertainment, and more culture," he says. "For those who travel constantly, airports are the new hometown."
Delta Airlines have been particularly keen to upgrade the airport experience at their terminals. To date, they've invested $1.2 billion in their new terminal at New York's JFK airport (set to open in May), and $160 million to spruce up their LaGuardia presence.
According to Gail Grimmett, the senior vice president for Delta in New York, their aim is to make traveling more comfortable, but also, to provide a taste of the city beyond the airport walls. To accomplish this, Delta threw out all the fast food outlets that are often de rigueur, and replaced them with restaurants helmed by the New York City culinary elite, including alumni from such notable city venues as Balthazar, Morimoto and the Brooklyn Brewery.
"We wanted to provide a true New York experience," she explains.
Read more: A new generation of airport hotels
The airline has also been a leader in using technology to upgrade the passenger experience. At both their LaGuardia and JFK terminals, Delta has introduced iPads at departure gates and in a handful of restaurants. Passengers can use the devices to read the paper, or order food and retail goods directly to their seats.
"When you walk through the airport, the whole vibe is different," notes Grimmett. "Even on days when it's raining, or flights are delayed, there's such a sense of serenity, because we've given people what they want while their waiting: good food, a comfortable place to sit, and the ability to plug in and do work." Grimmett notes that since adding these features, Delta's customer satisfaction scores "have skyrocketed."
Of course, it was only a matter of time before other airports followed suit. Dallas Fort Worth was one of the first airports to create a mobile app that can help users find a parking space, check out the nearest concessions, and use GPS to map the closest stores and food outlets.
"We're a really user-friendly airport, which is a challenge, given we're huge; we're the size of Manhattan," says Vega.
The upgraded experience is just as beneficial for the airports, whose income is increasingly made up of cash pulled in from retail, food and any other source not directly related to flight. Fentress figures that within a few years, "the majority of airport revenue will be non-aeronautical."
Tell us what your favorite airport are, and why, in the comments, below.
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Results Report 2019
The report shows that the partnership continues to make important progress toward improving learning for all children: more children are entering and completing school across partner countries, and there is encouraging progress on learning.
Results Report 2018
At the midpoint of its 2016-2020 strategy, GPE met 22 of the 28 targets set for 2017, demonstrating the partnership's overall progress toward its goals.
Results Report 2015 / 2016
The Results Report 2015/2016 highlights progress made during 2016, the first year of implementation of GPE's Results Framework. Overall, GPE achieved 16 out of 19 milestones set for 2016.
Interim Results Report (Fiscal Year 2015)
The report presents a synthesis of achievements against expected targets, and captures trends at the impact and outcome levels, where GPE aims to contribute to stronger learning outcomes and improved equity for all.
Results for Learning Report 2014/2015
The report cautions that if progress and investments are not maintained, the hard-won achievements could be reversed. Particularly, basic education is losing priority, with the share of budgets spent on primary education falling gradually.
Results for Learning Report 2013
This report illustrates the focus on results that the Global Partnership values and shows that we are not on target to reach universal primary education by 2015.
Results for Learning Report 2012
The Results for Learning Report is part of the GPE's monitoring and evaluation strategy to measure the progress made in helping developing nations implement their own education sector plans.


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I am sure you know how to change and modify the backup jobs already but the information below will help others that do not. Your issue to get your backup files on tape is a easy one. Create the Maint. Plan that backs up your databases to a central location on your network. Then point your backup job to grab that directory. Those files will be .bak files and once they are on tape you can restore them.
The SQL Server 2005 Maintenance Plan feature has been significantly modified in comparison with SQL 2000: now it utilizes new Integration Services. Also, creating database and transaction log backups is not as clear as it was in SQL 2000. This article does not describe all available SQL Server 2005 backup features or provide some tricks dealing with them; instead, it offers solutions for the most commonly used backup jobs.
Using SQL Server 2000 Backup Job Scripts
If you created backup maintenance plans in SQL 2000, you probably noticed that the key element of the backup job was the xp_sqlmaint extended stored procedure, which used the sqlmaint utility. Despite the fact that Microsoft has deprecated both sqlmaint and xp_sqlmaint, and is planning to remove them from future versions of SQL Server, they are still here and they work well. So, you can take your existing SQL 2000 backup jobs, modify the server and database names, the backup files folders, the output and report files, etc., and run those scripts on your SQL 2005 server.
In case you do not have those scripts, here is an example of a database backup job that uses the xp_sqlmaint procedure. It runs a full database backup of the AdventureWorks database on the dba02\sql2005 instance to the shared dbbackup folder on the server02 server, deletes backup files older than 4 days, and stores a report into the C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\MSSQL.1\MSSQL\LOG folder on the local database server. Below is the code fragment that utilizes the xp_sqlmaint procedure;
EXECUTE @ReturnCode = msdb.dbo.sp_add_jobstep
@job_id = @JobID,
@step_id = 1,
@step_name = N'Step 1',
@command = N'EXECUTE master.dbo.xp_sqlmaint N"-S "dba02\sql2005" -D "AdventureWorks" -Rpt "C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\MSSQL.1\MSSQL\LOG backup_aw.txt" -WriteHistory -VrfyBackup -BkUpMedia DISK -BkUpDB "\\server02\dbbackup\sql2005" -CrBkSubDir -DelBkUps 4days -BkExt "BAK""',
@database_name = N'master',
@server = N",
@database_user_name = N",
@subsystem = N'TSQL',
@cmdexec_success_code = 0,
@flags = 4, --Overwrite output file
@retry_attempts = 0,
@retry_interval = 0,
@output_file_name = N'C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\MSSQL.1\MSSQL\LOG\aw_backup.log',
@on_success_step_id = 0,
@on_success_action = 1, -- (default) Quit with success
@on_fail_step_id = 0,
@on_fail_action = 2 -- (default) Quit with failure
Creating a SQL Server 2005 Maintenance Plan
If you are going to use new Maintenance Plan features, I strongly recommend installing SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 1 first. Among the new features and improvements that are included in SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 1, there is a fix for the previously existing discrepancy between Back up database task, which allowed storing database backups in separate folders, and Maintenance Cleanup Task, which could not delete backup files from those subfolders.
In order to create a new maintenance plan in Management Studio, first connect to the target server using Windows Authentication, then right-click on the Maintenance Plan folder in Object Explorer, select New Maintenance Plan, and enter the plan name. As a result, a Maintenance Plan design panel will appear on the right, and a toolbox with available Maintenance Plan Tasks will be displayed on the left. Click on the Connection button to verify that the current connection uses Windows Authentication (recommended by Microsoft). Currently connected Windows user will become the owner of the job created by this maintenance plan.
The first step in creating a database or transaction log backup is to drag and drop Back up database task from the toolbox to the design panel. Then double-click on that item to set the following necessary properties:
* Databases: Click on the dropdown field to bring up the database selection window.
* Backup type: choose Full.
* Destination parameters:
o Back up to — choose Disk.
Make sure that the Create a backup file for every database option is selected and the Create a sub-directory for each database box is checked.
o You can use the default destination folder or specify your own. For this example, the network folder \\server02\dbbackup\sql2005 has been selected.
o Backup file extension — make sure that its value is bak without a leading dot.
o Check the Verify backup integrity box.
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Lee University women's golf named 2010-11 NAIA Scholar Team of the Year
KANSAS CITY, Mo.– The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) announced on Thursday that the Lee (Tenn.) University women's golf team has been named the 2010-11 NAIA Scholar-Team of the Year. The Lady Flames finished in the top spot with a 3.86 grade point average during the 2010-11 academic year. A record total of 954 teams, an increase over last year's total of 857, received the award.
Joining Lee to round out the top five are Bryan (Tenn.) women's cross country (3.83), Mount Vernon Nazarene (Ohio) women's cross country (3.81), Iowa Wesleyan volleyball (3.80) and tied for the fifth spot is Shorter (Ga.) women's golf (3.79) and Hastings (Neb.) volleyball (3.79).
Biola (Calif.), Concordia (Neb.) and Hastings had the most teams represented by a school (18). Over 12% of the schools receiving the award had a 3.5 or higher grade point average.
For a team to be considered for the NAIA Scholar Team award, it must have a minimum 3.0 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) as defined by the institution. The team grade point average includes all varsity student-athletes certified as eligible.
Please contact Jamie Adams, firstname.lastname@example.com, in the NAIA championships department with any questions.
List of NAIA Scholar Teams: Sorted by GPA (PDF) | Sorted by School (PDF)
Please note: Lists were updated on July 18, 2011


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I love the network manager in the gnome panel but I don't want the gnome panel cause that is all I use it for.
This is more of a feature request than a question.
I know there is a network manager applet for awn in progress but isn't there another way to get the gnome panel network manager working from the avant window navigator dock???


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Unity 2017.3b feature preview: Assembly Definition Files and Transform Tool
As the release of Unity 2017.3 is drawing near, we'd like to show you two nifty features that you might like.
The first feature is Assembly Definition Files. With this feature, you'll get the option to define your own managed assemblies inside a folder. With well-defined dependencies you'll ensure that only the required assemblies will be rebuilt, when you make a change in a script, reducing compilation time.
The larger your project grows, the greater the compilation time will inevitably end up being. When iterating on a project this can easily become a nuisance, so setting up proper assembly definition files should help you work more efficiently and waste less time waiting for scripts to compile.
The second feature is the new Transform Tool. The Transform Tool is a mix of the three current tools; Move, Rotate and Scale suitable for those situations, where easy access to all three is required. A small thing, but also a potential time saver.
You can test out the above features (and more) right now while waiting for the full release of Unity 2017.3, by simply downloading the 2017.3 beta here. Remember to take backups before upgrading your project.
Script Compilation – Assembly Definition Files
Unity automatically defines how scripts compile to managed assemblies. Typically, compilation times in the Unity Editor for iterative script changes increase as you add more scripts to the Project. When you are going through an iterative process you want the builds to compile as fast and smooth as possible.
You can use an assembly definition file to define your own managed assemblies based upon scripts inside a folder. If you separate Project scripts into multiple assemblies with well-defined dependencies, you'll ensure that only required assemblies are rebuilt when making changes in a script. This reduces compilation times, so you can think of each managed assembly as a single library within the Unity Project.
The figure above illustrates how you can split the Project scripts into several assemblies. If you are only changing scripts in Main.dll, none of the other assemblies will need to recompile. Since Main.dll contains fewer scripts, it also compiles faster than Assembly-CSharp.dll.
Similarly, script changes you make in Stuff.dll will only cause Main.dll and Stuff.dll to recompile.
How to use assembly definition files
Assembly definition files are Asset files that you create by going to Assets > Create > Assembly Definition. They have the extension .asmdef .
You can add an assembly definition file to a folder in a Unity Project to compile all the scripts in the folder into an assembly, and then set the name of the assembly in the Inspector.
Note: The name of the folder in which the assembly definition file resides and the filename of the assembly definition file have no effect on the name of the assembly.
Add references to other assembly definition files in the Project using the Inspector too. The references are used when compiling the assemblies and define the dependencies between the assemblies.
Unity uses the references to compile the assemblies and also defines the dependencies between the assemblies.
You can set the platform compatibility for the assembly definition files in the Inspector. You have the option to exclude or include specific platforms.
Multiple assembly definition files inside a folder hierarchy
If you have multiple assembly definition files (extension: .asmdef) inside a folder hierarchy it will cause each script to be added to the assembly definition file with the shortest path distance.
If you have a Assets/ExampleFolder/MyLibrary.asmdef and a Assets/ExampleFolder/ExampleFolder2/Utility.asmdef file, then:
- Any scripts inside the Assets > ExampleFolder > ExampleFolder2 folder will be compiled into the Assets/ExampleFolder/ExampleFolder2/Utility.asmdef defined assembly.
- Any files in the Assets > ExampleFolder folder that are not inside Assets > ExampleFolder > ExampleFolder2 folder would be compiled into the Assets/ExampleFolder/MyLibrary.asmdef defined assembly.
Assembly definition files are not build system files
**Note** : The assembly definition files are not assembly build files. They do not support conditional build rules typically found in build systems.
This is also the reason why the assembly definition files do not support setting of preprocessor directives (defines), as those are static at all times.
Backwards compatibility and implicit dependencies
Assembly definition files are backwards compatible with the existing Predefined Compilation System in Unity. This means that the predefined assemblies always depend on every assembly definition file's assemblies.
This is similar to how all scripts are dependent on all precompiled assemblies (plugins / .dlls) compatible with the active build target in Unity.
The diagram in Figure 3 illustrates the dependencies between predefined assemblies, assembly definition files assemblies and precompiled assemblies.
Unity gives priority to the assembly definition files over the Predefined Compilation System.
This means that having any of the special folder names from the predefined compilation inside an assembly definition file folder will not have any effect on the compilation. Unity treats these as regular folders without any special meaning.
It is highly recommended that you use assembly definition files for all the scripts in the Project, or not at all. Otherwise, the scripts that are not using assembly definition files always recompile every time an assembly definition file recompiles. This reduces the benefit of using assembly definition files in your project.
In the namespace UnityEditor.Compilation there is a static CompilationPipeline class that you use to retrieve information about assembly definition files and all assemblies built by Unity.
File Format
Assembly definition files are JSON files. They have the following fields:
|references (optional)
|string array
|includePlatforms (optional)
|string array
|excludePlatforms (optional)
|string array
The fields includePlatforms and excludePlatforms cannot be used together in the same assembly definition file.
Retrieve the platform names by using
"name" : "MyLibrary" ,
"references" : [ "Utility" ],
"includePlatforms" : [ "Android" , "iOS" ]
"name" : "MyLibrary2" ,
"references" : [ "Utility" ],
"excludePlatforms" : [ "WebGL" ]
You can find the Assembly Definition Files Example Project on our forum, and download the 2017.3 beta here.
Transform Tool
One of the other useful features you'll find in the 2017.3 beta is the new Transform Tool. The Transform Tool is a multitool that contains the functionality of the standard three Move, Rotate and Scale tools. The Transform Tool isn't meant to replace the three standard tools, but to provide a tool for situations where you would want all of the present without having to switch back and forth between them.
To get early access and try out the new Transform Tool coming soon in 2017.3, you can download the Unity 2017.3 beta. Once installed, you'll have access to this and all of the upcoming features in the next version of Unity.
Enabling the Transform Tool
To begin using the Transform Tool, click the Transform Tool button in the toolbar or press "Y".
You'll now have access to the Transform Tool gizmo.
World gizmo
With the pivot rotation set to "Global" mode, you can translate and rotate the GameObject along the global axes.
Local gizmo
When the pivot rotation is in "Local" mode, you can also scale along local axes.
Screen Space Gizmo
If you keep the "SHIFT" key pressed, the gizmo enters Screen Space mode.
In this mode, you can translate and rotate in screen space.
When you keep the "CTRL" (Win) or "Command" (OSX) key pressed, the unit snapping is activated for:
- Axes translations
- Plane translations
- Axes rotations
- Axes scaling
- Global scaling
Vertex Snapping
When you press and keep the "V" key pressed, the gizmos enters vertex snapping mode.
This way, you can translate your gameobject so one of its vertex is placed on the vertex of another object.
Get early access to the features now
Both Assembly Definition Files and the Transform Tool are a part of the Unity 2017.3 beta together with new improvements to the particle system, an updated Crunch texture compression library and much more. Test compatibility with your current project or play around with the new features by downloading the beta. You also still have time to be a part of this round of beta sweepstakes too for the chance of winning one of three Acer Windows Mixed Reality headsets with Motion Controllers, sponsored by our friends at Microsoft – read more about that here.
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Nam Duongdiciembre 10, 2017 a las 3:58 am
Programmer here – the assembly definition file is exactly what we needed!
However, the assembly generated always use the unity Assets directory as its root, i.e. if I create an assembly def file in /project-root/assets/MyModule, I want the assembly to point to /project-root/assets/MyModule instead of /project-root/assets; This makes the assembly files harder to browse as you have to click and expand some extra folders.
Great feature! I love it!
That transform tool ist great. Saves a lot of clicking.
How about this, stop integrating and go back to the 4.6.8 style editor. There was nothing wrong with it now we have all this crap piled up on top of crap instead of fixing tons of issues. I can see adding more stuff into the engine such as a better renderer take a look at Unreal and get some ideas on how you can improve that. Another thing Vertex Snapping that's a new feature?? We had that back in 4.6.8 anyone on 5.x.x try it Shift V and move your object around super new.. Also whats the point of having a zoom in the game window? That's what the scene view was for I thought. Its not all bad though Unity3d is amazing your just overcompensating in the wrong areas.
Will we have the option to use the old style transform tool?
Please add option for pivot point change on mesh.
Instead of a new cluttered transform tool, wouldn't it be far more productive to instead have keyboard shortcuts for moving, rotating and scaling in specific axes? Say, something like what's in Blender? How about letting me directly input the transformation values by using those keyboard shortcuts? And how about making a nicer gizmo for the 2D mode, and a 2D mode for the transform inspector?
I get that I can probably create some of these tools for Unity myself (In fact, I've found some assets that already enable some of those features, and I even created a transform inspector that allows you to switch between 2D and 3D modes: https://i.imgur.com/3C3gCqa.gifv would you like to hire me to do this for you?), but I'd much rather have some of them already built into Unity, so I don't have to manually add all of these custom editor scripts into all of my projects, or (And I'd love to see this implemented regardless) allow us to more easily/further modify the editor GUI. How about letting us extend or modify all of the existing editors? I've been struggling with Your extremely user unfriendly Animator editor with no zooming feature or curved transition lines for literally 5 years now.
Ah, interesting, looks like Unity 2017.3 Beta breaks my 2D/3D transform inspector. Thanks!
Good job, Team Unity, Good job!
The «splitting up compilation into different DLLs» thing is superseeded by the immense speed improvement you get from just ditching mono compiler completely and compile all source code with MS Visual Studio. For us, this got compile times down from about 30 seconds to under 2 seconds. So I don't see a point about the assembly definition files, except for «we want to support Editor – Mac/Linux compilation of code», which is of no interest to probably 95% of devs?
About the transform tool: I never had problems with the current tool, but I guess you guys had a reason to change it…? Probably?
I'm interested… how do you compile in VS?
How do you go about compiling with Visual Studio only? How do you set it up? Thanks!
@IMI can you please describe how you did that? I would really appreciate this. Thank you
vulgerstalnoviembre 23, 2017 a las 6:27 am
Add RectTransform to Transform Multitool, please.
assembly definition is very nice but the new transform tool … sould be better.
No axial scale gizmo when in global or screen mode and the gizmo is drawn on top of the object with no indication of depth – confusing.
Ciro Continisionoviembre 23, 2017 a las 11:21 am
Hey das, out of curiosity: why do you want to scale in screen mode? If you think about it (simple example), rotating a cube and then scaling in screen space would skew it, making it another shape. That's… doable, I guess, but it would require to modify the underlying mesh because you can't describe that just by using the Transform values. Same goes for scaling in global space.
So, I'm curious: what's your use case?
Well, strictly speaking, you CAN do a skew transform using the same underlying transformation matrix that objects have. That being said, I can't even begin to imagine the math entailed in converting a screen-space skew operation into an object-level transformation matrix. And I do have to agree, why would you even want to?
don't skew it, just project the non local scale values to local space, like the rect tool does
If assembly definition files work for the switch between editor and play mode, and can continue to run through recompiles in editor mode, we could simplify Scene Fusion, where it will allow people to drop off for these events while keeping everyone connected.
Emil "AngryAnt" Johansennoviembre 22, 2017 a las 4:57 pm
Curious: Why a new file format when the folder meta file is right there?
Ruben Asternoviembre 22, 2017 a las 9:11 pm
External tools can use this system and I guess using only the meta of the folders may work great within Unity but will cause a lot of confusion when using some «advanced» workflows, e
The new Transform tool is a great addition! It's really improved the workflow. Kudos to whomever thought of this and implemented it!
Nice features. One question about the Script Assemblies. How will GUID referencing work in that case? For example, I have a component which references the original script from the folder and another reference which references the script from the generated DLL.
Alan Mattanonoviembre 22, 2017 a las 3:34 pm
Sometimes simple improvements are useful than complex ones. Finally a super awesome all in one Gizmo tool in Unity! Thx Unity Team!


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A massive winter storm hit Eastern Canada on Saturday, knocking out power to thousands of residents and prompting dozens of flight cancellations.
Parts of Nova Scotia were particularly hard-hit after a storm surge caused flooding in Shelburne. Up to four feet of water gushed into the streets as emergency officials warned residents to stay away from the region.
The flooding was the worst Shelburne had seen since the 1976 Groundhog Day storm, which caused flooding of up to 1.6 metres deep, causing extensive damage to wharves, historic coastal buildings and boats.
As evening fell, there were still concerns that high tide combined with 70-80 km/h winds would bring repeat flooding, causing further damage.
"As the storm passes over the next 12 to 24 hours we can assess the damage," Kirk Cox, Shelburne's chief administrative officer, told CTV Atlantic.
Wind gusts of up to 100 km/h hit Nova Scotia's coast Saturday morning, downing a number of power lines and blowing the roof off at least one house.
Nova Scotia Power said 21,000 customers were without electricity early Saturday afternoon in the province's Annapolis Valley and on the South Shore. By early evening that number had been brought down to 5,000. In Moncton, N.B., 1,400 residents were left in the dark.
In Saint John, wind gusts reached between 90 and 100 km/h, causing white-outs and prompting the fire department to urge drivers to stay off the roads.
Saint John also had to contend with water issues Saturday after an underground pipe burst. As engineers restored the water supply, residents in certain areas of the city were told to boil their water as preparations were made to repair the pipe and test water quality.
A blizzard warning remained in effect Saturday evening for Prince Edward Island, where up to 30 centimetres of snow was expected, and Halifax and Fredericton, where Environment Canada forecasted 40 centimetres of snow.
Newfoundland is expecting a dumping of snow as well, with amounts of up to 55 centimetres by Monday.
Dozens of flights scheduled for Saturday were grounded at Halifax Stanfield International Airport, while all Marine Atlantic crossings were cancelled for the day.
As Eastern Canada endured the blizzard-like weather, many in southern Ontario spent Saturday digging themselves out of the remnants left behind by the same storm.
Described as the worst storm to hit the Greater Toronto Area in five years, some parts of the southern Ontario saw as much as 40 centimetres of snow, which began overnight Friday and continued throughout the day.
At Toronto's Pearson International Airport, hundreds of flights coming in and out of the airport were grounded Friday. The effects of the storm continued into Saturday with another 230 flights cancelled.
The storm was also blamed for three deaths in Ontario and one in Quebec.
Early Friday morning, an 80-year-old woman died while shovelling snow in Hamilton. In Pickering, Ont., a 49-year-old man from nearby Oshawa lost his life in a three-vehicle collision while another crash along Highway 401 near Prescott, Ont., killed a 57-year-old man from Ottawa. In Marieville, Que., a 23-year-old woman died in a car crash, according to La Presse.
A bus carrying 38 people also rolled on the 401 near Brockville, Ont., seriously injuring the driver. Some passengers suffered minor injuries, police said. A stretch of the highway was closed for some time after the crash.
The snow isn't expected to linger in Toronto for long as above-freezing temperatures are forecasted for early next week, according to Environment Canada.
Meanwhile south of the border, hundreds of thousands of residents in the U.S. Northeast were left in the dark on Saturday as a storm swept through the region.
The storm dumped 55 centimetres of snow on New England and knocked out the power to 650,000 homes and businesses throughout the northeastern states. Some may be now facing days without power.
Some homes in Massachusetts had to be evacuated following coastal flooding.
Airlines cancelled more than 5,300 flights through Saturday, and New York City's three major airports and Boston's Logan Airport closed.
At least five deaths in the U.S. are believed to be related to the snowstorm. In Boston, an 11-year-old boy died from carbon monoxide poisoning after he sat in a running car to escape the cold while his father shoveled the snow Saturday morning.
According to the Boston Fire Department, the car exhaust was obstructed by a snow bank that caused the fumes to enter the vehicle.
Rhode Island Gov. Lincoln Chafee had words of caution for residents who are digging out.
"People need to take this storm seriously, even after it's over," he said. "If you have any kind of heart condition, be careful with the shovelling."
A mandatory order to stay off the roads until 4 p.m. EST while plows cleared has been lifted in Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island. In Connecticut, where more than 240 car accidents were reported, the National Guard helped rescue approximately 90 motorists who were suffering from hypothermia. They were taken to hospital.
The National Weather Service says up to 90 centimetres of snow is expected in Boston, threatening the city's 2003 record of 70 centimetres. A wind gust of 122 km/h was recorded at Logan Airport.


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This is probably a stupid question, but I'm trying to simply move a 3D object up, down, left, and right (Not forward or backward).
The Y axis works fine, but when I increment the object's X position, the object moves BOTH right and backwards! when I decrement X, left and forwards!
setPosition(getPosition().X + 2/*times deltatime*/, getPosition().Y, getPosition().Z);
I was astonished that XNA doesnt have its own setPosition function, so I made a parent class for all objects with a setPosition and Draw function. Setposition simply edits a variable "mPosition" and passes it to the common draw function:
// Copy any parent transforms. Matrix[] transforms = new Matrix[block.Bones.Count]; block.CopyAbsoluteBoneTransformsTo(transforms);
// Draw the model. A model can have multiple meshes, so loop.
foreach (ModelMesh mesh in block.Meshes)
// This is where the mesh orientation is set, as well
// as our camera and projection.
foreach (BasicEffect effect in mesh.Effects)
effect.World = transforms[mesh.ParentBone.Index] *
* Matrix.CreateTranslation(mPosition);
effect.View = game1.getView();
effect.Projection = game1.getProjection();
// Draw the mesh, using the effects set above.
I tried to work it out by attempting to increment and decrement the Z axis, but nothing happens?! So using the X axis changes the objects x and z axis', but changing the Z does nothing. Great. So how do I seperate the X and Z axis movement?


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Web design Zen is all about balance. So many webmasters will tell you that web design is all about content. I believe they are wrong! My web design Zen epiphany has led me to the conclusion that web design is all about balance. This article will investigate why it is so important to get the appearance, content and functionality of your web design right and offers some tips to do so.Appearance without content is as hollow as a reedIt is true that "pretty" websites that lack genuine and original content will fall short. This is because without original content your search engine results will be poor and you just wont get visitors to see your "pretty" site.However don't be fooled concentrating and focusing on your content alone wont spell success.Content without presentation is a as a painting without paint.Content is often touted as the magical bullet that will solve all of your web design problems. The fact is you have all of the answers to your target markets questions, offer products and services with great value, and your sites appearance is not up to scratch people will navigate away.Form without function is a lion without teethYou can add the best content and have great graphic design but if you site isn't easy to navigate and use visitors will simply navigate to your competition.Web Design without planning is as an ill fated journeyWeb design planning is vital. Ask and answer all of the important issues and write them down. The best advice I can give is to consider all aspects of web design and organize the best approach to each element.Precise planning provides a blueprint to success.Balance in all things leads to the greatest successes.By now you might have figured out the common theme. One element without the support of the other fails. The healthy and well considered web design balance will give you best chance of success.
Fashion Universities: How To Stay In Fashion | Fashion
We have to admit, all of us have been on the to-don'ts list of fashion at least once in our lives. More than just putting together pieces of clothing and accessories and hoping that it pulls together, some people take fashion more seriously than you think. Creativity and attitude are insufficient when it comes to the fashion industry. Proper training from the top fashion universities has become a necessity in becoming a popular fashion designer.Fashion universities know that the fashion industry is a competitive field. Designers often go back to school to take refresher courses as they don't want to be left behind on the latest trends. The following then are tips to fashion designers on how to stay in fashion in the industry.1. Be innovativeFashion universities teach their students how to stay current. Fashion designers are trend-setters. Practically speaking, they are the ones who dictate what savvy people will be wearing in the next season. People follow fashion designers and it is the job of fashion universities to instill that trend-setting mindset to their students. Immersing yourself with fashion and being exposed to anything and everything can kick up your creativity level. Remember that clothing is supposed to be a way of expression which puts a heavy responsibility on the designers. People will be wearing your design which means that designers should remained challenged to always come up with new ideas to express oneself.2. Fast-pacedThe fashion industry is a fast-paced environment that requires constant innovative designs. Fashion universities can keep you up to date with the prevailing trends at a time, but by tomorrow, a brand new concept will be introduced. With technology, design software can also be used by not only speeding up the process of designing but also make use of techniques that cannot be instilled in pencil drawing. As the industry goes from season to season, fashion designers will always have to be a season ahead of everyone else. Fashion universities then keep students conscious of the shifting demands and opportunities of the fashion industry. Fashion designers should know how to think quickly and master their skills because something new has to be put on the store shelves for next season.3. Broaden your optionsThere are hundreds of fashion designers that dream of getting their designs on the runway. Graduates of fashion universities are usually either self-employed or work for a clothing and apparel company. Inadequate capital and social connections are factors that hinder good fashion designers to be seen in fashion shows. As only a handful of designers get recognized in the fashion industry, fashion universities regard several options to which students should consider. Make-up Artists, Stylists, and Fashion Merchandising are but some examples of careers that are closely related to fashion design which are also offered by many fashion universities.Fashion universities are best suited for those who truly have a love for clothing and fashion. Staying in fashion can be both a tiring and rewarding career. Like Heidi Klum says in her popular TV show called Project Runway, "One day you're in, and the next day you're out".


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TAHOE CITY, Calif. – Maybe some of the near misses, hit and runs, torn ligaments and knee injuries on the ski slopes, all because one person had no concern for his or her own safety, can be avoided if skiers and snowboarders used brake lights and turn signals. They are already texting while skiing. I've seen them!
Not enough people have the sense to call out, "On your left," or, "On your right" when passing another skier. Common sense is not so common anymore. People don't even seem to care abut their own safety let alone the safety of others. It is time to make common sense, and the Skier Responsibility Code, more common.
The Code reads:
No. 1) Always stay in control and be able to stop or avoid other people or objects.
No. 2) People ahead of you have the right of way. It is your responsibility to avoid them.
No. 3) You must not stop where you obstruct a trail or are not visible from above.
No. 4) Whenever starting downhill or merging into a trail, look uphill and yield to others.
No. 5) Always use devices to help prevent runaway equipment.
No. 6) Observe all posted signs and warnings. Keep off closed trails and out of closed areas.
No. 7) Prior to using any lift, you must have the knowledge and ability to load, ride and unload safely. The Code also says it is your responsibility to know the code.
Intelligent people can figure out all by themselves that it is a bad idea to ski or snowboard close to someone without warning them, and to actually touch or hit them. But one of the most common instances involving negligence on the mountain is when skiers or snow boarders approach someone from behind without calling out a warning, resulting in what amounts to negligence if not assault. Often they act surprised and scold the person they intruded upon for turning in front of them. Turning on skis or snowboards is to be expected. Scolding others for your stupidity is not. It is lame.
Nearly everything we do in life requires training, testing and licensing. But skiers and snowboarders are not required to have any certification or license. If they can get on the chairlift, they can get on the mountain, and endanger themselves and everyone else. But beginners, novices, the illiterate, brain dead and out of control skiers and boarders are not the only problem. Some of the best riders are the worst violators of The Code.
The least anyone can do is think of their own safety first, and that may make them more inclined to remember The Code. Those seven simple, common sense rules, if everyone used them, make everyone more safe. If you evaluate every situation you find yourself in on the mountain you shouldn't need anyone to tell you those seven rules, especially if you are an advanced or expert skier, or know how to use your brain.
It is astounding that so many experienced and capable skiers and snowboarders don't even think to holler out, "On your left!" or, "On your right!" before they clip someone from behind. Communicating your approach could save you, and the rider you are about to pass, a horrendous Daytona 500 wreck with unintentional collateral damage.
Scolding someone who you sneak up on from behind, and then crash into when they turn in front of you, regardless of the degree of harm, is psychotic. If you are going to ski that close to someone and not have enough sense to holler out, "On your left", or, "On your right", what are you doing, texting them to let them know you are unfriending them?
Calling out left or right should be rule No. 3 of The Code, making it eight simple rules. Experienced skiers and boarders will call it out so you don't turn in front of them.
Common sense is knowing the difference between left and right, what "on your" means, and that "I am" is implied. Be smart! Say something!
Bob Sweigert is a Sierra Sun columnist, published poet, former college instructor and ski instructor. He has a B.A. and an M.A.T. from Gonzaga University. He has lived at Lake Tahoe for 30 years.


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This post contains summary of today's SAP SD Training class and exercises on the same. For more details on other SAP Training areas like SAP BW Training or SAP HR Training etc, please visit our Magna Training home page.
Yesterday, we have discussed Material Master Basic View 1 and Material Master Basic View 2 in the class. Today, we have discussed the Material Master's Sales Views and here is a brief Summary.
Summary : We have discussed that although the SAP Material Master – Basic Views are constant for a material, the Sales Views could vary between Sales Organizations. We have discussed some practical situations where such data is useful. We have also discussed the business significance of the most important fields in the Sales View of the SAP Material Master.
SAP Material Master – Sales Org 1 View
- Sales Unit of Measure
- Division
- Distribution Chain Specific Status
- Material Group
- Tax Classification
- Minimum Order Quantity
SAP Material Master Sales Org 2 View
- Product Hierarchy
- Sales Material Group 1 through Material Group 5
SAP Material Master Sales General/Plant view
- Gross Weight
- Net Weight
We have also learnt that there are other fields like "Availability Check" , "Item Category Group", "Account Assignment Group" etc that are very important for the Sales Processes and that we will be discussing these fields when the corresponding concepts will be discussed.
Scenario 1 : ABC Computers Inc Sells computers as discussed in the SAP Material Master Basic View Scenario. This scenario builds up on top of that. The company ABC Computers Inc, sells across the East Coast Sales Organization as well as the South Sales Organization. However, since the margins are too low in the South Sales Organization ( 1000/10/00 ) , the company has decided that they will only sell if the retailer ( Customer 1400 ) orders atleast 30 pieces of the material DIMOKK-17. All the materials that you created in the SAP Material Master Basic View scenario are commercials materials and are hence tax liable.
Question 1 : Change the material group in the Sales View of the Material DIMOKK-17 and see the effect of it on the Basic View. Describe what happened ?
Question 2 : Configure the minimum order quantity scenario. Can you force the SAP system to not create orders at all if the minimum order quantity is NOT met ?
Scenario 2 : The company did some Sales Analysis and found out that a particular model of desktop ( DIMOLL-19 ) is not selling well and wishes to discontinue the product from April 1st, 2011.
Question 1 : Configure the material to discontinue from today and describe what happened when you created the order for that material ?
Scenario 3 : The company is doing some restructuring and decides to sell spare parts as well ( Like Hard Disks, RAM and other computer parts ). You were asked to create a material HDD250GB similar to DIMOKK-17, but since it could be used both as a Raw material for their finished parts ( Computers ) and sold as a separate part ( Finished Material ) , the company has decided to group it under finished products as well as Raw Materials.
Question 1 : Create a separate sales material group HDR ( Hard Disks Raw Material ) , and HDF ( Hard Disks Finished ) .
Question 2 : Configure the material HDD250GB with the sales material groups you created.
Scenario 4: For better reporting, the company has decided to use a hierarchical product structure/grouping for all their materials.
Question 1 : HDD250GB is a PC computer hardware drive. What Product Hierarchy would you use for this.. ?
Hint : You have not been taught how to create materials groups ( Groups 1 thorough 5 ) in the class. But this is a very common scenario in SAP, where in you would not know how to configure certain fields. SAP sometimes provides us a pointer as to where in the menu path ( Under SPRO ) the configuration needs to be done. This will be discussed in the next class.


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SALEM — An initial assessment of how Oregon agriculture is affecting water quality in a specific watershed is highly encouraging, according to Oregon Department of Agriculture Director Katy Coba.
"The good news that has come out of that assessment is we have only identified about 2 percent of that whole stretch in Noyer Creek (one of two pilot projects that ODA has initiated) where we have agricultural activities on what we call bare ground," Coba said.
Coba's comments came at the Oregon Seed Growers League's 73rd annual convention, held Dec. 2 and 3 at the Salem Convention Center. Participation at the convention topped 500, up from 435 the year before.
The state this past year initiated the two agricultural water quality pilot projects, one on Noyer Creek in Clackamas County and one on Mill Creek in Wasco County, to try to determine if its agricultural water quality program is adequately protecting the state's water quality.
The assessment marks the first time the state has dedicated resources to monitoring the effectiveness of its efforts to protect water quality from agricultural practices.
The department anticipates expanding the pilot project to other watersheds in the future, Coba said.
"Our goal in the department is to have an agricultural water quality program that is effective, that keeps agriculture in business, that keeps agriculture economically viable," Coba said.
Coba said she believes the agricultural community has done a good job of protecting water quality since 1993, when the state initiated its agricultural water quality program under Senate Bill 1010. The problem, she said, is the state has little data showing on-the-ground improvements.
"The challenge that has arisen the last couple of years has been questions about what agriculture is doing, and if things that we are doing on the ground are effective," she said.
Coba characterized the initial assessment as "very good news for us and very good news for the industry."
"If we can deliver that kind of news, as well as do some monitoring in that area and make progress where we do identify bare ground, I think that is really going to help us and the industry keep our agricultural water quality program in the framework that we want it, as opposed to moving to some place that, frankly, some environmental groups would like to go … and that is more along the lines of requiring mandatory buffers," Coba said.
"Our follow-up now is to conduct outreach to those landowners (on Noyer Creek that have bare ground) and see if we can get them some help in technical assistance, and maybe some resources, and make improvements on their activities, so that they don't have bare ground that could negatively impact water quality," Coba said.
"It is important for us to start small, learn what works well, and identify what we need to tweak," she said.
On another front, Coba said Gov. John Kitzhaber has put resources into water storage development — resources that could allow the state to develop more water storage in the future.
"For the first time in my tenure as director, we're seeing a collective interest, and, frankly, a pressure on building, in terms of being able to identify new opportunities for water storage, particularly in light of climate change, in light of reducing snow pack," she said.
"More and more people are recognizing that we've got to figure out ways to store more water in the state, whether it is for municipal uses, whether it is for wildlife, or, in particular, for agricultural uses and the economic benefit that comes within agriculture if you can apply water to land," Coba said.
Although to date new water storage efforts are mostly centered on the east side of the state, she said, "There is certainly the recognition that in the summertime in the Willamette Valley, we run short of water."
Coba ended her presentation by saying that the two hardest-hit sectors of Oregon agriculture, the nursery and grass seed industries, have rebounded from the economic downturn caused by the recession. And, she said, "The prognosis into the future is looking good. We continue to break our farm gate value records within the state of Oregon. I think the general public sentiment is people like Oregon agriculture.
"They don't always understand or like the tools that we use," she said. "Our job is to continue to tell our story about how important it is for us for us to have the tools that we need to keep this industry as strong as it is.
"But we are up to 15 percent of Oregon's economy," she said. "The future looks bright. There are a lot of new mouths out there that we predict we will have to be feeding in the next 30 years, so I think for us, if we continue to hang together, we can deal with these challenges that we are facing and continue to be a very viable part of Oregon's economy in the future."


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B. To demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of the key statistical tools used in political science.
C. To demonstrate critical thinking and writing skills in the study of political science.
D. To demonstrate an understanding of the workplace experience.
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B. To demonstrate a sound understanding of the ethical issues facing public officials.
C. To demonstrate the use of analytical and research skills in the study of political science.
D. To demonstrate refined writing skills appropriate to the discipline.
E. To demonstrate clear and coherent oral communication skills appropriate to the discipline.
Learning Outcomes for the B.A. in Economics
For Students Who are Neither Economics Majors nor B.S. in Business Administration Students
These students most often take ECO 101 (Principles of Microeconomics) or ECO 100 (Principles of Macroeconomics).
1. Students will understand the institutions and operation of the U.S. economy.
2. Students will be able to use graphical models, logical argument, mathematics, and written communication to explain basic market outcomes and to analyze real-world policy alternatives.
3. Students will be able to make the connection between economics and their individual majors.
4. Students will learn a rigorous set of tools that will allow them to take more economics as undergraduates or to support non-economic graduate studies.
For Students Who Declare a Minor in Economics
In addition to the outcomes listed above, students choosing to minor in economics will,
5. under the supervision of an adviser, build on their knowledge of basic economics and design a minor that fully supports their major.
For Students Who are B.S. in Business Administration Majors with Non-Economics Concentrations
6. In addition to 1 – 4 above, students who take additional required/elective courses offered by the B.A. in Economics program will receive additional coursework that will teach them to think critically about the ethical and moral implications of choices made by individuals, businesses, and government.
7. Students will be able to communicate arguments and effectively present them in written and oral presentations.
8. Students will conduct analyses of current issues in the economy using graphical and mathematical models, equations, graphs, databases software, and statistical tools.
For B.A. Program in Economics Majors and Students Who Take Advanced Courses in Economics
In addition to the above,
9. Economics majors will be able to apply advanced microeconomic and macroeconomic theories to explain the behavior of individuals, businesses, and industries in market-based systems and the challenges of developing economies.
10. Economics majors will be able to explain the role of government in the economy, including taxing, spending, regulating and producing.
11. Students will be familiar with competing economic paradigms and the historical development of the discipline.
12. Economics majors will be offered courses that use matrix algebra, differential calculus, maximization, and minimization techniques, and integral calculus to examine economic issues.
These courses are mandatory for students preparing for graduate school in economics.
Students who are qualified will be encouraged to complete a senior paper or honors thesis, conducting a significant research project that will contain a hypothesis, literature review, collection of evidence, and statistical testing and analysis.


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Web 2.0 Badges – A set of free badges to download and use in your own designs.
Fresh Badge – Quickly generate your own badge.
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Photoshop Tutorial – A quick lesson on making your own badge.
Glossy Photoshop Tutorial – Create a glossy badge with this tutorial.
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Adam Kalsey's Button Maker – Simple tool to make your own buttons.
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Brilliant Button Maker – A similar button maker to the previous 2.
CSS Buttons – Choose the text, border, and background.
Buttonator – A paid option for creating buttons.
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Button Boost – A little bit different than some of the other button generators.
ButtonGenerator.com – Create buttons for navigation menus.
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A web 2.0 site can't ignore icons. Here are some free collections of icons to use in your own projects.
UtomBox – A great collection of web 2.0 icons.
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Snap2Objects – Vector RSS icons.
31 Sources of Quality, Free Icons
Another common element of web 2.0 is gradient images. Here are a few tools to help you.
Online Gradient Image Maker (OGIM)
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MySpace Speech Bubble Generator
Background Image Maker – Create background images with choices like transparency and gradients.
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All Free Backgrounds – Choose the background you want.
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Web 2.0 Color Pallete – Popular web 2.o colors.
Color Schemer Gallery – Having problems choosing a color scheme? Find one you like in this gallery.
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CSS Menu Generator – Easily create attractive CSS menus.
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PHP/SWF Charts – Create attractive charts.
amCharts – Flash charts.
Avatar Maker – Create and edit an avatar.
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PsycHo – Blog template generator.
Web 2.0 Generator – Creates layouts.
Typetester – Compare fonts on-screen.
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Meta Tag Generator – Easily create meta tags for your pages.
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CSS Sprite Generator – From Website Performance.
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Brusheezy – Photoshop brushes.
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Driver - Dedicated Night Truck Driver - Class A CD
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Job Details
Sterling, IL 61081
Job Description
This Dedicated truck driver position features weekly time at home, up to $0.58 per mile* with a weekly performance pay up to $0.04 per mile and a predictable work schedule. Dedicated truckers will haul 100% no-touch loads for the world's largest retailer, and benefit from consistent miles with a primary travel area within IA, IL and WI. It's all about consistency when you join Schneider's Dedicated division. By pulling freight for one customer, you'll enjoy consistent freight, miles and paychecks. Start your trucking career!
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Eligible CDL Truck Driver Applicants: All Class A CDL Holders
Sterling Dedicated Truck Driver Pay
- Up to $85,000 per year*
- $7,500 sign-on bonus for experienced drivers
- $5,000 sign-on bonus for inexperienced drivers
- Performance pay up to $0.04 per mile more, paid out weekly
- Mileage and accessorial pay
- Based on CDL driver experience, performance and location
Dedicated Truck Driver Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision insurance, plus flexible spending options
- 401(k) savings plan with company match
- Paid orientation and time off
- Up to $7,000 tuition reimbursement (paid at $200/month) for qualified drivers
- Credit for Military Experience and Military Apprenticeship programs, plus
- Many more – see
Sterling Dedicated Truck Driver Qualifications
- Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
- Live within 150 miles of Sterling, IL and live in Illinois
- Night driving is required
More Reasons to Choose Dedicated Driving at Schneider
- Consistency hauling for one customer – consistent miles, freight and paychecks
- Reliable and frequent home time you and your family can count on
- Pay packages designed to balance all facets of the exact job you do
- Regular routes and customer relationships make your day-to-day life easier
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Why Schneider?
Other companies can claim similar core values to Schneider, but Schneider puts them into practice every day. It's why drivers have chosen Schneider since 1935. See for yourself today.
"I drive for Schneider because of the values listed on my shoulder badge: Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Safety First and Always. Other companies may have the same info, but we live it." Ron, Schneider driver
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History of the Tablet
A nice flat surface to create on is undoubtedly one of humankind's basic desires, as the markings on caves from the Aurignacian Period some 30,000 years ago prove. Though tablets are just now gaining popularity, they've been with us in one form or another from nearly the beginning of time.
Today's tablets are glossy and virtually razor-thin, with untold depths lurking beneath their dark, impenetrable surfaces. But until just a few years ago, they were clunky computing bricks comprised of shades of gray. While they used to just tell us what to do and where we had to go, they're now committed to keeping us entertained and informed. In the past, communication with a traditional tablet required a pen, but they're now capable of understanding us with just a simple touch or swipe.
It's no wonder then that the new generation of tablets are more popular companions than their ancestors could ever hope to be. In true Darwinian fashion, their good looks and attentiveness to us has led to an explosion in their population. Tablet toters should hit 26 million this year in the United States if Forrester Research's predictions are on target, with 82.1 percent of the population getting onboard by 2015.
To get to this point in our mutual history, we and tablets have co-evolved, with our ever-changing needs pushing the capabilities and design of the slate-like devices forward through necessity. Flip through our story to watch as the tablet emerges from the primordial soup and enters the modern day.
1 Dynabook
2 Apple Bashful
3 GRiD Systems GRiDPad
4 Wang Laboratories Freestyle
6 Apple Newton
7 Microsoft Tablet PC
8 Apple iPad
9 One Laptop Per Child XO-3


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Heard on Campus: Majora Carter at the 2013 Colloquium on the Environment
Heard on Campus: Majora Carter at the 2013 Colloquium on the Environment
"You don't have to move out of your neighborhood to live in a better one. We are solving big problems with local solutions."
-- Majora Carter, keynote speaker at the ninth annual Colloquium on the Environment speaker series on Earth Day (April 22) in the Thomas Building on Penn State's University Park. Carter, a south Bronx native, sees the connection between our growing urban populations and how they experience our environment — built and natural — starting in the same types of low-income urban neighborhoods where she was raised and continues to live and work. As opposed to "Homeland Security," which typically focuses on threats from abroad, Carter's theory of "Home(town) Security" starts by looking inward at how we strengthen the fabric of all our communities, and where we can grow from there.
Carter founded Sustainable South Bronx in 2001 — when very few people were even talking about "sustainability," and even fewer in places like the South Bronx. By 2003, she coined the term "Green the Ghetto" as she pioneered one of the nation's first urban green-collar job training and placement systems. Her organization spearheaded new policies and legislation that fueled demand for those jobs, improved the lives of New Yorkers and served as a model for the nation.
"There are significant barriers to this type of work. However, no matter how long the path is, each step is worth celebrating," she said.
A recording of her lecture, titled "Home(town) Security," is available here.
For more information on the colloquium, visit http://www.psiee.psu.edu/news/colloquium.asp.
For more information on sustainability at Penn State, visit http://www.sustainability.psu.edu.


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Some of the biggest heroes to emerge from the Boston Marathon bombings are small and cuddly.
Lutheran Church Charities of Addison, Ill. is deploying five specially-trained golden retrievers through their non-profit K-9 Comfort Dogs to provide comfort to those affected by the explosions that rocked the marathon on Monday afternoon.
"People talk to the dogs. They're like furry counselors," Tim Hetzner, president of Lutheran Church Charities, told Today.com. "It's a chance to help bring some relief to people that are shaken up because of the bombings."
Three dogs are flying from Chicago to Boston to join the two that have been providing relief to students and parents at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn -- a community that was hit with their own tragedy in December when a gunman shot and killed 20 children and six adults.
The dogs are specially trained to interact with people, according to the website, and each one has gone through almost a year of training to help people in stressful situations.
The Comfort Dogs are just one of many tales of hope that surfaced in the wake of the bombings. People have taken to Twitter to express their condolences and as of Tuesday afternoon, close to 50,000 Facebook users have joined a "virtual run" event that asks people to "run (or walk) any distance, anywhere and at anytime" to show solidarity in the running community.


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Hi, I am using notepad++ b/c faster than using eclipse IDE, so how do I have to add junit to path variables. I'm using Windows 7 64 bit.
Here is error when I try to run my school assignment that uses Junit in Windows command prompt
error: package org.junit does not exist
Here is the import statements I am using:
import static org.junit.Assert.*;
import org.junit.Before;
import org.junit.Test;
Any help appreciated, my assignemnt is due tommorrow at noon!
In the mean time I am going to download Eclipse and try that, but I'd still like to figure out how to get it to work just using NotePad++.


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SugaryCB Description
SugaryCB is an extension for Joomla which allows the integration between Joomla and SugarCRM through the Community Builder extension.
SugaryCB includes a component and a CB plugin. The CB fields can be associated with SugarCRM Lead/Contact fields. When the User is registered, the information is captured from the CB registration form in to SugarCRM Leads/Contacts Table. When the User updates his profile, SugarCRM lead/contact record is automatically updated. When the administrator creates, updates or deletes the User, SugarCRM lead/contact record of the User is created, updated or deleted.
SugaryCB is tested and integrated with the latest versions of SugarCRM Community Edition, SugarCRM Professional and SugarCRM Enterprise
By using SugaryCB you can:
* Know and understand your customers better.
* Let your customer give you fresh information about him.
* Help your customer help you collect information about him !