![]() ![]() (1993), Johnsingh & Manjrekar (2015), Jordan et al. The Dusky Palm Squirrel is not protected by any legislation.īibliography. Major threats are habitat loss and degradation due to selective logging, reed collection for construction purposes, and forest fires, and the use of pesticides. The Dusky Palm Squirrel has a severely fragmented distribution and is confined to riparian habitats, which are in a continuous decline. Free for commercial use High Quality Images. 95000+ Vectors, Stock Photos & PSD files. Classified as Vulnerable on The IUCN Red List. Find & Download Free Graphic Resources for Striped Squirrel. There is no information available for this species. Movements, Home range and Social organization. An Asiatic striped squirrel, Tamiops mcclellandii. There is no specific information available for this species, but the Dusky Palm Squirrel is diurnal and semi-arboreal, mostly within the scrub level ofthe forest. Himalayan striped squirrel Wikipedia Himalayan striped squirrel (plural Himalayan striped squirrels). There is no specific information available for this species, but one litter of the Dusky Palm Squirrel was recorded as consisting of two young.Īctivity patterns. There is no information available for this species.īreeding. In Sri Lanka, it occurs in forest hills at elevations above ¢.610 m, but in the south-western part of the island it can be found in forests of the wet hilly country almostat sea level.įood and Feeding. Near the Palni Mountains, in southern India, the Dusky Palm Squirrelis found in elevations of ¢.1372-2134 m,this is above elevations inhabited by the Indian Palm Squirrel (E palmarum). Forests from near sea level to above ¢.2100 m. Subspecies sublineatus has narrower dark brown stripes (3-5 mm) between the pale dorsal stripes than obscurus (6-8 mm). Venter is dull and drab andtail lacks a red mid-ventral stripe. It has three dorsal stripes, obscured by long brown fur. macrocarpa (Qi 2008 Herbarium of National Taiwan University 2012). The Eastern Chipmunk (Tamias striatus) is a small, striped rodent found in mature hardwood and mixed wood forests in the Adirondack Mountains of upstate New York.Eastern Chipmunks (like American Beaver and North American Porcupine) are assigned to the rodent (Rodentia) order, the single largest group of mammals. In addition, the distribution of the Formosan striped squirrel does not completely overlap of M. Nectar robbing was the most common behavior of this species. ![]() macrocarpa, possibly because of their small size. The Dusky Palm Squirrel is the smallest species of the genus. Formosan striped squirrels rarely opened flowers of M. obscurus Pelzeln & Kohl, 1886 - Sri Lanka.ĭescriptive notes. Sciurus sublineatus Waterhouse, 1838,į.s. Other common names: Dusky-striped Squirrel For example, in some species, the stripe of the cheek interrupts in the shoulder region and does not continue to the outermost pale stripe.French: Ecureuil sombre / German: Dunkles Palmenhérnchen / Spanish: Ardilla de palma oscura swinhoeiĪsiatic striped squirrels can be identified by the differences in the stripe pattern. The four species of Asiatic striped squirrels are: In some countries, they are kept as pets. These pale stripes are separated by dark brownish stripes. A black longitudinal stripe is present in the middle of the back, which is parallel on both sides with two pairs of pale longitudinal stripes. There is no information available concerning parental care in Tamiops. In contrast to these other squirrels, they have smaller rounded ears with white-tipped hairs. Swinhoes striped squirrel breeds twice yearly. They often are confused with other squirrels (e.f. ![]() Their head to body length measured from 10 to 13 cm. They are small striped arboreal squirrels from Asia. Asiatic striped squirrels are a genus ( Tamiops) of squirrels ( Sciuridae) in the subfamily Callosciurinae. ![]()
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![]() So I’m wondering if this is just a me problem, or if this is an everyone problem. ![]() Neither of these experiences especially affected my life – but they feel pretty weird! They’re hiccups, incredibly brief glitches that feel more like a microsleep, after which you snap, embarrassed, back to consciousness.) (Not actually tried – I want to emphasize that these glitches aren’t full-blooming experiences. I’ve also once tried to mute myself in a live meeting. ![]() I recognised it immediately as the “zoom wave.” That terrible wave you do to people as they leave your digital proximity and you freeze your pleasant grin while hunting with your mouse for the red “leave meeting” button. A regular wave, but shrunk to the size of a zoom square. I was having coffee with a friend and as she left I found myself waggling my hand in a close, palsied wave, my face frozen in a strange, grinning rictus. I got my answer in the early aftermath, as everyone cautiously began to creep back into physical reality again. If endless repetition of environment-specific actions transfers inadvertently from one environment to another, would we start seeing weird glitches from zoom life? Would GTP effects start to plague those of us shoved into a digitised (and increasingly gamified) existence? And if so, what weird hiccups could we expect when people start to re-emerge into reality? And it’s closer to synaesthesia.ĭuring the pandemic, when we all languished on zoom calls getting our dismal previews of web3 and the metaverse, I started thinking about Game Transfer Phenomena again. What seems to make GTP different from this is that it can manifest at any time, not just in the relaxed stimulus-free haze before sleep. The reason is clear – anything you do over and over again, constantly, throughout the day, will entrain itself in your mind. Similarly, people who have been on a boat or a surfboard all day will feel the waves again as they’re getting to sleep. They gave driving as an example – a long day of driving will give you a weird time late that night as you’re trying to go to sleep and still see the road flashing in front of your eyes and feel the sensation of forward momentum. She’ll be discussing the relevance of GTP in gaming addiction, but I have been wondering if it goes beyond gaming.Ī lot of the people who criticised the initial findings did so on the grounds that they weren’t new – it was understood that anything you do repeatedly, day in day out, will bleed through into other elements of your reality. Indeed, in a couple of weeks Gortari will present more of her findings at the 7th International Conference on Behavioral Addictions. It’s been endlessly litigated how social media, smart phone apps and well, just smart phones in general have adopted the tips and tricks of casinos to get us addicted to their devices. But in the past ten years I’d argue we have all become gamers, some of us more wittingly than others. When I reported on their work in 2011, I made a point of saying “many of us are gamers now”, so this could affect more than just a stereotypical guy in a gamer chair. ![]() It was controversial at the time, but they have spent the past 10 years verifying their findings in ever-larger populations of gamers. Though these little reality hiccups have undoubtedly existed for as long as there have been video games, they only got a name in 2011, when Nottingham Trent University researchers Angelica Ortiz de Gortari and Mark Griffiths christened them Game Transfer Phenomena. This one stings a little, probably because I too have felt the brief, irrational pull to Control-Z my way out of an IRL fail. Possibly the most relatable is the guy who mentally reached for the ‘retrieve’ button on his game controller after he dropped his real-world sandwich on his real-world floor. Others may be haunted by echoes of in-game music. For example, people who spend hours playing Tetris might see bathroom tiles trembling, or bookshelves lurching rhythmically downward in steady chunks. Out of the game, back in real life, they are seized by brief snatches of hallucinatory game crosstalk. People who compulsively play video games sometimes get strange little twitches and glitches in their reality. Earliest recorded zoom meeting, circa 1906* ![]() ![]() ![]() By embracing polymorphism, Java developers can create more modular, maintainable, and extensible applications that efficiently handle diverse data and behaviors. ![]() It’s facilitated through mechanisms like method overloading, method overriding, and interface implementations. When a class implements an interface, it can provide its own implementation for the methods in the interface. An interface defines a contract for a set of methods that a class implements. One way to achieve this in Java is by using interfaces. Polymorphism in Java is a cornerstone of object-oriented programming, promoting flexibility, reusability, and adaptability in software design. Example answer: 'In Java, polymorphism is the ability of an object to take on many forms. Learn the basics of OOPs in Java through this blog! Conclusion By adhering to common interfaces or class hierarchies, Java programmers can build versatile applications capable of handling diverse data and behaviors without sacrificing cohesion. These examples illustrate how polymorphism in Java allows objects of different classes to be treated uniformly, promoting code reusability, flexibility, and extensibility. The appropriate method to be invoked is determined at compile-time based on the method’s signature.Įxample: class Calculator ![]() Types of Polymorphism in JavaĬompile-Time Polymorphism (Method Overloading): Method overloading is a form of static polymorphism where multiple methods in the same class have the same name but differ in the number or type of parameters. Within Java, polymorphism manifests itself through the art of method overriding and method overloading, showcasing the language’s profound capacities for object-oriented programming. This paradigm embodies adaptability, reusability, and expansion in code design, resonating harmoniously with the principles of abstraction and encapsulation. In the realm of object-oriented programming, the principle of polymorphism emerges as a cornerstone, offering a pathway for objects from distinct classes to be embraced as instances of a shared superclass. In this example, the draw () method is overridden in the subclasses, and this allows for the program to determine which method to use at runtime. ![]() ![]() ![]() With the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines still in the “too early to tell” stage, biotech may continue to be a strong sector in 2021 no matter what the general market is doing.Ī simple way to play the sector is through the SPDR S&P Biotech ETF (XBI) XBI. Still another stock sector to consider is biotech, which represents the cutting edge of the healthcare industry. Those approaching retirement need to take account for how much they have accumulated and make it an absolute priority NOT to give a lot of that back to this inanimate object called ‘the stock market’." I also see 2021 as a crucial year for pre-retirees, after 2020's ‘warning shot’. “That implies inflation pressure, as the global economy kicks back into gear and input prices rise. “Certain commodities such as industrial metals and agricultural products appear to have a good reward-risk tradeoff in 2021,” notes Forbes Senior Contributor, Rob Isbitts. Given the potential for both economic growth and rising inflation in the coming year, certain commodity sectors may become investment-worthy. I Expect ETFs like the Invesco Defense ETF (NYSE: PPA) to outperform the market.” “A rebound in commercial aerospace and solid defense spending in 2021 is expected. “Defense stocks under-performed in 2020 but have a 30+ year track record of new highs within 30 months,” advises Scott Sacknoff, President of SPADE Indexes. 2021 may prove to be a year when investors will be scrambling for other sectors to favor.įortunately, there are plenty of options. But at the same time, tech stocks have a convincing track record of steady, spectacular gains over several years, reliably followed by equally impressive declines. I’m certainly not calling that shift in 2021. Moving beyond Tech Stocks and the S&P 500 If you’re heavily invested in the S&P 500, a large cash position will give you an opportunity to invest in emerging sectors if the general market declines. This is another reason to build your cash reserves. If that sector begins to head south, it can drag the major indices down with it. The major indices, like the S&P 500 and the NASDAQ 100 have largely powered forward on the strength of tech stocks. That said, you may want to become more selective. And the averages strongly favor maintaining a large position in stocks. No one can say for certain which way the stock market will head in 2021, but investing in stocks has always been about playing the averages. It won’t provide big returns, but will leave you better prepared for whatever will be coming next. With stocks ending 2020 in record territory, the best investment strategy may prove to be building up cash reserves. But cash serves a much more important purpose in this kind of investment environment: it provides liquidity. But there are some banks that are paying interest rates at the higher end of the scale. It’s true that it’s hard to earn a decent return on interest-bearing investments, like certificates of deposit or U.S. ![]() ![]() Qing: Enabled by a mix of skill, hard work, and a good training system, idol groups that can execute technically challenging choreographies are a dime a dozen. They went from great dancers to great performers. Like their music has progressed from their youthful debut, their dances have progressed from standard idol-fare of their earlier years to the complexity of their most recent releases. One can see the progression of Seventeen as artists through their choreography. There is a quirkiness in their imagery and transitions, and even movements that connect throughout multiple tracks (the final move of “Pretty U” is the first move of “Very Nice”, for example). This is due to Hoshi being one of their choreographers (the other being Choi Young-joon of Produce 101 fame) and making Seventeen’s choreography consistent with the Seventeen brand. This is not true with Seventeen as each dance is so uniquely their own. ![]() Pat: When a group changes choreographers, there’s always a risk of the choreography not seeming their own, of there being a disconnect. To begin, what makes Seventeen’s choreography unique? This is the latest for the group, who have gone through various dance styles since their 2015 debut.Īs we approach the release of their third full-length album, Pat, Qing, and Vivien focus on Seventeen’s dynamic and varied choreography. ![]() The 13-member group from Pledis Entertainment recently came back with a digital single, “ Hit,” which featured an intense choreography. Another hallmark of Seventeen is their energetic, detailed, and synchronized choreography. There has been plenty said about Seventeen in terms of music. ![]() ![]() Still, selling single issues at $6.99 a pop was a great little business in itself, so we put a lot of effort into creating a product that people would notice at the newsstand and choose to purchase. For another, advertising was what kept us rolling in dough. For one thing, about 90 percent of PC World issues were sold via subscription. I should pause to acknowledge that newsstand sales weren’t the primary barometer of a computer magazine’s health. By this time, several major magazines had already failed: Byte in 1998 and PC Computing and Windows in 2002. ![]() our principal surviving competitors from 1996-2004. Here’s a slide from an internal PC World presentation charting our newsstand sales vs. We’d blithely walked off a cliff-it’s just that gravity hadn’t kicked in yet. Indeed, the entire computer magazine category spent years in Wile E. Even in 2008, when I left, the print magazine was a profit center, not an albatross. PCW had some of its fattest, happiest years as a business in the late 1990s. It also let merchants reach customers directly, a gut-punch to the ad business that had made PC World and its biggest rivals so profitable.īut the web didn’t render printed computer magazines obsolete overnight. Eventually, it would make the whole idea of a publication about computers that came out once a month feel more than a little silly. From the start, the web was a terrific way to keep tabs on tech news. I spent most of that time at PC World, which I joined in late 1994 at almost precisely the moment it launched its first web presence. From the collection of David Bunnell, who cofounded PC Magazine, PC World, and Macworld, among other publications. From the moment I discovered computer magazines, I loved them almost as much as I loved computers, which is why I ended up working in the field for so long.Ī 1989 Wall Street Journal article on the big bucks being made in the computer magazine business. Even before I purchased that Creative Computing, our mailman had misdelivered a neighbor’s copy of Byte to our house, an error I welcomed and did not attempt to correct. It was an important enough moment in my life that I can tell you what it was (the November-December 1978 issue of Creative Computing) and where I got it (Harvard Square’s Out of Town News, the same newsstand that had played a critical role in the founding of Microsoft just four years earlier). As a junior high student and Radio Shack TRS-80 fanatic, I bought my first computer magazine in late 1978, three years after Byte invented the category. ![]() I take the loss personally, and not just because computer magazines kept me gainfully employed from 1991-2008. Even after I moved on to other types of tech journalism, I occasionally checked in on our erstwhile rivals, marveling that they somehow still existed after so many other computer magazines had gone away. Our sister publication Macworld certainly kept an eye on MacLife. Back when I was the editor-in-chief of IDG’s PC World, a position I left in 2008, we considered Maximum PC to be a significant competitor, especially on the newsstand. Still, I’m declaring the demise of these two dead-tree publications as the end of computer magazines in this country. (Both were owned by Future, a large British publishing firm.) magazines at the end their editorial operations migrated from the Bay Area to the UK at some point in recent years when I wasn’t paying attention. Then again, if you want to quibble, Maximum PC and MacLife may barely have counted as U.S. ![]() edition of a German publication) and its more technical sibling publication Admin also survive. 2600: The Hacker Quarterly has been around since 1984 and can accurately be described as a computer magazine, but the digest-sized publication has the production values of a fanzine and the content bears little resemblance to the slick, consumery computer mags of the past. It is possible to quibble with this assertion. The first issue of Byte, the first magazine about personal computers-and many people’s candidate for the best such publication, period. ![]() ![]() ![]() With that being the essential question that has to be responded to by this court. “Can I indicate to your ladyship that Dr Likwana has been a credible witness and she has provided the information that was required? What is obvious from the evidence is that there has been no legal or factual position that has been attributable to any of her conduct in respect to the demise of Mental Health Users (patients). She argues that her client does not deserve to be punished. ![]() Lenkwane’s legal representative Advocate Lerato Maite says her client has been a credible witness throughout the inquest. Life Esidimeni tragedy leaves many shocked, embarrassed: 30 December 2017: Most of them died of hunger, dehydration, and stress-related complications during the relocation from the Life Esidimeni in June 2016. The inquest that resumed this week aims to determine if anyone can be held criminally liable for the deaths of the 144 patients. ![]() This is after it was shut down by former Health MEC Qedani Mahlangu due to budget cuts. Lenkwane was part of the team that facilitated the relocation of over 3 000 mental health users from the Life Esidimeni facilities in 2016. The legal representative of one of the former employees of the Gauteng Health Department, Dr Sophia Lenkwane, has asked the high court in Pretoria to exonerate her from any wrongdoing or pursue any criminal charges against her. ![]() ![]() ![]() This entry was posted in Fitness, Food & Beverage, Home & Garden, Lifestyle, Living. 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In general, resin products work best for specialist applications, rather than for general-purpose use around the home and yard. Anaerobic resins are a step up in price over pipe dope, making them the most expensive option. They also can take up to 24 hours to seal properly. However, these sealing resins require the presence of metal ions to cure, so they normally do not work on plastic pipe threads. They seal well even if there’s some movement or vibration. The resin has properties similar to plastics, so they fill voids well and do not shrink or crack. However, it’s more expensive than PTFE tape and not quite so easy to use, and most are solvent-based formulas.Īnaerobic resins do not require solvents to cure, but instead react to exclusion of air from the thread. Pipe dope generally is the choice of professionals because of its effectiveness on the various types of copper pipe used for water and plastics used for drains, you’ll find it in most plumbers’ tool kits. They don’t fully harden, so they can compensate for some degree of movement or pressure changes. It’s the most versatile of pipe thread sealants and highly effective in most situations. Pipe dope, also known as pipe joint compound, is a thick, brushable paste often compared with putty. That’s not a problem with many materials, but it can make PVC threads too “slippery,” leading to damage from overtightening. Telfon usually is not recommended for PVC because it lubricates the threads. There are varieties for air, water, and gas pipes. PTFE tape is highly flexible and easy to apply to all kinds of metal pipe threads. It’s commonly known as Teflon, though strictly speaking that’s a trade name. PTFE is short for polytetrafluoroethylene, a synthetic polymer. Pipe thread sealants divide broadly into three types: PTFE tapes, pipe dope, and anaerobic resins. The following product features and shopping considerations can help determine which pipe thread sealant to purchase. Various products can’t handle the pressures or temperatures involved in some situations. The best pipe thread sealant for one material is sometimes not appropriate for another. The aim is to prevent leaks, but the ways in which to achieve that can vary considerably. Photo: What to Consider When Choosing the Best Pipe Thread Sealant BEST FOR EMERGENCIES: Rectorseal 25790 1-3/4-Ounce Tube No.5 Pipe Thread.BEST FOR GASES: Harvey 017065 Gas Line PTFE Thread Seal Tape.BEST FOR PVC: Rectorseal 23631 1/4 Pint Brush Top T Plus 2 Pipe.BEST FOR WATER: Oatey 31230 Pipe Joint Compound with PTFE with Brush.BEST BANG FOR THE BUCK: Dixon Valve TTB75 PTFE Industrial Sealant Tape.BEST OVERALL: Gasoila – SS16 Soft-Set Pipe Thread Sealant with PTFE.The following list looks at the best pipe thread sealant for a number of applications. In many cases, pipe thread sealants offer a rapid and comparatively low-cost solution. Apply a sealant as a preventive measure or as a repair to prevent further leaks. Rather than replace entire sections of pipe, you can seal the thread with a range of products. A leak in a gas pipe has potentially lethal consequences. In a water pipe, that could mean flood damage running into thousands of dollars. Any of these conditions can cause a leak. Threads might wear from pressure changes or when subjected to vibration. One cause might be expansion and contraction, a cycle that happens when pipes freeze and thaw. Depending on the material, they can safely transport all manner of fluids and gases while withstanding extreme environments and high pressures. ![]() Threads are a remarkably efficient mechanical device, ideal for connecting pipework. ![]() ![]() ![]() Sadly, this model line undeservedly joined that list. Automotive history is full of examples of manufacturers following a bold and radical plan, only for their cars to be rejected in the market. The Airflow experiment wasn’t the success that Chrysler had envisaged. Potential buyers should consider this a turnkey classic. The engine roars into life easily, the transmission shifts smoothly, and the clutch works perfectly. The transmission was serviced then, and everything functions as it should. The process included fabricating a new aluminum head, balancing everything, and adding a six-blade fan and electric fuel pump to enhance reliability. The owner recently treated that flathead to a rebuild. They were impressed by the additional interior space provided by the unique styling, the car’s performance, and its exceptional fuel economy. The drivetrain wasn’t radical, but the DeSoto received almost universal praise from motoring journalists. That power feeds to the rear wheels via a three-speed manual transmission with a floor-mounted shifter. That swooping hood hides a 241.5ci flathead six-cylinder powerplant producing 100hp and 185 t/lbs of torque. The Airflow’s styling might have been radical, but its mechanical configuration was typical of the era. That allowed for comfortable three-abreast seating, allowing the Airflow to accommodate six people comfortably. One interesting side-effect of the styling was that it made the passenger compartment significantly wider than most expected from a vehicle of this type. Air conditioning was unheard of in passenger cars from this era, but this DeSoto’s modified crank-out windshield provides flow-through ventilation, making that luxury unnecessary. The bright trim appears perfect, the gauges are crystal clear, and there are no aftermarket additions. The painted surfaces shine as impressively as the exterior, and the wheel is in as-new condition. There is no evidence of wear or other issues, while a set of practical floor mats protects the Tan carpet. The upholstered surfaces were retrimmed in Tan cloth and Brown vinyl, with the restorer faithfully following the original seams and patterns. The theme of spotless presentation continues inside this DeSoto, with the car looking like it would have the day the original owner took delivery. The glass is crystal clear, and this classic will undoubtedly turn heads wherever it goes. The rear fender skirts make the car sleeker, and the chrome is immaculate. The panels are laser-straight, and there isn’t a spot of rust or corrosion anywhere. Its two-tone Medium Brown and Light Tan Metallic paint looks flawless, shining magnificently under the Californian sun. It was produced in 1934 and has undergone a meticulous restoration to return it to its former glory. Our feature car is a rare two-door Brougham. It carried the same design cues but with subtle trim and badging variations. In the spirit of badge engineering, DeSoto added an Airflow variant to its model lineup in 1934. Unfortunately, it proved too radical for potential customers, and despite ongoing styling updates, the last Chrysler Airflow rolled off the line in 1937. The curved nose housed integrated headlamps, the fenders swept in majestic curves, and the rear skirts accentuated the aerodynamic focus. The Airflow appeared in 1934, and its styling was unlike anything that came before it. Chrysler conceived an alternative to improve the situation by introducing a model focusing on a more streamlined and efficient appearance. The situation evolved and improved during the 1920s, but most new cars retained many of their upright design features. If you assess the styling of early passenger cars, it is easy to see how they earned the label “horseless carriages.” The upright styling and exposed headlamps were reminiscent of their horse-drawn counterparts, and most possessed the aerodynamic efficiency of a barn…traveling sideways. The DeSoto is listed here at Barn Finds Classifieds in Palos Verdes, California. It is one of only four known to still exist and should appeal to an enthusiast seeking something distinctive that will turn heads. It is beautifully restored and is one of the rarest vehicles to emerge from that company. Our feature car is a 1934 DeSoto Airflow Brougham. The styling didn’t gel with potential buyers, and the Corporation ended the program after only four years. Chrysler discovered that with its Airflow models from the 1930s. ![]() However, the pathway to creating a sales lemon is far more complex. A company must take sound engineering and construction techniques, wrap them in a body that people find attractive, and market those vehicles at an appropriate price. The automotive design and manufacturing world is complex, but the recipe for sales success is relatively simple. ![]() |
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