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In computing, a denial of service attack (DoS attack) or distributed denial of service attack (DDoS attack) is an attempt to make a machine or network resource unavailable to its intended users. Although the means to carry out, motives for, and targets of a DoS attack may vary, it generally consists of efforts to temporarily or indefinitely interrupt or suspend services of a host connected to the internet.
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One common method of attack involves saturating the target machine with external communications requests, so much so that it can't respond to legitimate traffic, or responds so slowly as to be rendered essentially unavailable. Such attacks usually lead to a server overload. In general terms, DoS attacks are implemented by either forcing the targeted computers to reset, or consuming its resources so that it can no longer provide its intended service or obstructing the communication media between the intended users and the victim so that they can no longer communicate adequately.
Denial of service attacks are considered violations of the Internet Architecture Board's Internet proper use policy, and also violate the acceptable use policies of virtually all Internet Service Providers. They also commonly constitute violations of the laws of individual nations.


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Vancouver's Katie Stiles wins YouTube Next How-to Guru contest
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YouTube has announced the top 15 winners in its Next How-to Guru program. One of them is Vancouver's Katie Stiles.
On her YouTube channel, Before and After TV, Stiles offers tutorials on such topics as makeup and hair secrets, making jam, and more.
For their efforts, Stiles and her fellow winners will each receive a "Google+ workshop series from industry experts and YouTube staff about best practices in developing long-lasting channels on YouTube, $4,000 worth of production equipment, and promotion on YouTube".


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Kanzan To Show Paper Innovations At Labelexpo Europe 2003
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Press release from the issuing companyJune 17, 2003 -- KANZAN Spezialpapiere GmbH is the leading European specialist for the production of thermal and inkjet paper innovations - with incredible potential in the labeling sector. Founded in 1990, KANZAN started producing thermal paper in October 1991 in Dueren, Germany – and in 1996 inkjet paper production was added. Oji Paper Ltd - the largest paper manufacturer in Japan – is the major shareholder, with 90% of shares. With a highly developed product range, KANZAN can fully meet the current and future demands of the label, ticket and tag markets. KANZAN's thermal technology can be used in a number of ways, for example self-adhesive labels, bank statements, tickets & tags, lottery & gambling. The company's particular strength centres on its commitment to the development of customer-specific, individual solutions, backed by extensive technical knowledge. At Labelexpo Europe 2003, the tenth biennial international labels and product decoration event, KANZAN is delighted to be showing a number of various products, including: • highly opaque label products (KLS 46sBO) - used to label over tag details no longer valid • coloured thermal papers: two-coloured red-black thermal printouts (KLRB 46B) or single-coloured versions for red (KLM) or blue (KLC) printouts • an infrared readable ticket (KLIR) starting at 70 g/m2 for entrance control systems which guarantees a higher security level than standard ticket grades • super heavy weight grade (KLT 423mB) with up to 270 µm thickness, stamp capable with the option to add a magnetic stripe on the reverse side Andreas Loehr, General Manager Sales & Marketing, KANZAN Spezialpapiere GmbH, said, "Labelexpo Europe 2003 is a personal highlight for me as a newcomer in this line of business. I will not only have the unique opportunity to experience the power of innovation in the industry, but also to meet the majority of our worldwide customers." KANZAN will be found on stand number 6H110 at Labelexpo Europe 2003, taking place at Brussels Expo on 24–27 September 2003.
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LVDS De-serializer Architecture:
The MXL-DS-LVDS is a high performance 4-channel LVDS De-serializer implemented using digital CMOS technology. Both the serial and parallel data are organized into four channels. The parallel data can be 7 or 10 bits wide per channel. The input clock is 25MHz to 165MHz. The De-serializer is highly integrated and requires no external components. Great care was taken to insure matching between the Data and Clock channels to maximize the de-serializer margin. The circuit is designed in a modular fashion and desensitized to process variations. This facilitates process migration, and results in a robust design.
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It's not very common to find real tiki in small cities/towns these days. In fact, it's pretty much unheard of. When I first heard of Howie's Tiki, I thought it was in Houston proper, and was then surprised to learn it was in a "census-designated place" (according to Wikipedia) called Spring, TX, which is outside Houston, and has a population of about 54,000.
When Todd and I rolled into Houston a couple of weeks ago, we narrowly missed being able to visit Howie's, so this past weekend, when we went to Lei Low for their anniversary party, we made it a point to make sure we wouldn't miss Howie's again. After all, their reputation for legit, on-point drinks and fantastic selection of rums is well-known in the Texas tikiphile scene. After a leisurely 3 hour drive in rainy weather, we got in about an hour after they opened, and the first thing I noticed was the building they were located in. This is another one of those places that falls into the "blink-and-you'll-miss-it" category. It's in a little strip center with a few businesses flanking it, so you have to keep your peepers open. After we pulled in, Todd made a beeline for the door, while I lingered behind to snap some pictures.
I can't possibly express how happy I was to see a dimly lit, cozy interior. It was the complete opposite of what was happening outside. Talk about chill – the music playing was a wonderful mixture of exotica, latin beats, jazz, and bossa nova. I instantly felt transported to a totally different place, far away from Spring, TX. The atmosphere was THAT good. The decor was also wonderful – there was plenty of seating, with soft string lights above, some sweet art by Ken Ruzic on the walls, and plenty of fish float lamps and pufferfish lamps (my favorite). The ceiling, like the walls, was covered in Lahaula matting, which was pretty cool. Todd and I were looking for the speakers the music was coming from, and we realized the matting covered them up – I am ok with hiding technology at a tiki bar! I have to admit, though, one of my favorite things inside the bar was the velvet painting of Lemmy of Motorhead hanging above the entrance to the kitchen. Not exactly tiki, but awesome, nonetheless.
Todd and I took a seat at the bar, and had the pleasure of being attended by Mark, a.k.a. "Howie", the owner-operator. He handed us some food and drink menus, and gave us a very warm welcome. After looking at the menu selections (which are very extensive), we settled on a Mai Tai for Todd, and a 1950 Zombie for me, as well as a couple of burgers with fries. I relished my Zombie…I don't see many bars that offer this particular version, as the 1934 version is more famous, and therefore, more popular. But this one just blew me away. The rums were potent (but not too much), and the fruit flavors were fantastic. I would totally order one of these again. The Mai Tai Todd ordered was absolutely on point. Strong, garnished beautifully, and delicious (I think I'm lucky I got a taste!) I think it worthy to note that the mint that our drinks were garnished with came from Mark's garden, and the orgeat, which was house-made, was also NUT-FREE. The secret will remain something only Mark will know, but it was easily some of the best-tasting orgeat I have ever had. It smells exactly like almonds, yet has none in it. Mark told us he is allergic to almonds, and as we all know, necessity is the mother of invention, and what an invention! Do yourselves a favor, and order a Mai Tai when you visit. It's so worth it.
Our burgers came out shortly afterward, and they are a cut above most burgers I've tried, even at specialty burger bars. The beef was fresh and super juicy, the candied bacon was awesome (even Todd, who doesn't normally like bacon, ate it up), and the greens on it were nice and crispy. The order of fries, which are the shoestring variety, were super crispy, and substantial. You'll want to come with an appetite, for sure.
Our last round consisted of an Octopus for me, and a 3 Dots and A Dash for Todd. I wish I remembered more of Todd's drink to where I could elaborate on it here, but unfortunately, I don't. But I do remember that my Octopus was solid! The flavors of orange and passionfruit were pleasant, while the Gosling 151 gave it quite a punch. I nursed that one for quite some time, while chatting with Mark and learning about the bar, as well as getting up to take some more photos here and there. We finished our night by purchasing a couple of the signature mugs, which are really unique; they are volcanoes, and come with a small cup that you place on the opening, for a little fire action, if you place a piece of rum-soaked bread in it!
Todd and I loved our visit to Howie's. Without a doubt, Mark has created a wonderful place to relax over a nice meal and great drinks. The rum selection is everything it's cracked up to be – you'll find something you will absolutely love. Menus change from season to season, and there are always new drinks to try – One of the newest ones is the Last Rites, made famous by the Mai Kai – so you know that the offerings are never boring! Be sure to make it a point to stop in if you're anywhere near the Houston vicinity – this is a place that is truly tiki, and deserves the recognition. A big thank you to Mark for the hospitality and conversation – it was a blast!!
You…yes, YOU…want to visit?
Howie's Tiki
Spring, TX 77388
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Agora Arts was the brainchild of Decorah native and Luther College grad Gail Bolson-Magnuson. After spending a number of years as an artist and participating in local and regional juried art shows, Gail recognized a need for local artists to have an outlet for their work. In 1992, Agora Arts opened it's doors in downtown Decorah, representing 33 local and regional artists. Agora is now celebrating it's 25th year of bringing quality, hand made items to the upper midwest!
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Every item in the gallery has been carefully chosen by owner, Gail Bolson-Magnuson. Gail works directly with most of the artists in the gallery and many of them have displayed their work at the gallery for over 20 years. At Agora Arts, we are proud to carry a high quality, well curated, hand made collection featuring the very best of American craft. Just walking into the gallery, you will immediately recognize what a rare experience it is to be surrounded by beautiful things created one at a time by our talented artisans.
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A small selection of our custom items are available for sale online but most of our work is available in the gallery only. Our gallery inventory changes daily with many of the works being one-of-a-kind items. If you are interested in a specific artist or product, simply call or email us, and we will be happy to fill you in on our current selection! Email us at email@example.com, call us at 563-382-8786 or stop in the gallery!
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Dell dimension 2350 loading xp failure loading new
operating system sometimes will go to 100% then powers down and shuts off instead of going to second phase thats as far as i can get
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The Washington, D.C Dentist's Guide to Misconceptions about Teeth Whitening
Teeth whitening is a commonly known and highly sought after procedure which can greatly improve the look of your smile and your dazzling white teeth. The procedure is painless and can provide great results. Our cosmetic dentistry specialists have provided a list of common misconceptions about teeth whitening to help you understand the reality of the process and determine if teeth whitening is right for you.
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Fortunae Filius is a Latin phrase meaning "A spoiled child of Fortune". You are very lucky. Don't forget how broken the distribution of luck is on this planet. Share your luck.
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I use a variety of media including ink, watercolour, charcoal, pastel, lithography and etching. I exhibit in the East Midlands, also in the Society of Women Artists Annual Exhibition 2017 and recently in the RBSA Print Prize exhibition in Birmingham.
I am a member of Leicester Society of Artists, Leicester Sketch Club, Leicester Print Workshop and Urban Sketchers Leicester group.
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Real signals
mustafayilmaz posted a question in LabVIEWLabview very complicated for analog discovery. I want to process real signals simply. İs there any way Analog discovery scope using as analog input/output? (And digital signals) Like this :
I2C data acquistion from Analog Discovery
robotlove posted a question in Scopes & InstrumentsHello, I am a new user of analog discovery. I have an Arduino talking to my sensor through a 5v to 3.3 V level converter using I2C protocol. The code works fine and gets me the desired output on the serial port but when I try to connect the SDA and SCL lines to the analog discovery on the pin 7 (Data) and Pin 15 (clock) lines, I dont see any signals getting recorded. I am interested in seeing the clock and data lines with the addresses and data that is being written on the lines. But it either gives me Error status or no result after getting triggered. The snapshot is attached below: I wanted to know if I am following all the necessary steps in initializing the analog discovery. 1. Connect the wires to the 2 digital lines of analog discovery ( Pin 7,15 here) 2. Assign the right DIO pins as data and clock lines in the waveforms software. 3. Click the Red T button to set the trigger option. --> Start signal as trigger is the condition I used in the image below. but I also tried different trigger settings like, SDA = Ignore and SCL = Rising edge. Both of them gives me the error blocks as below. 3. Click Run button 4. Reset the Arduino. 5. Stop. I am interested in seeing the start, addresses in hex, ACK/ NACK signals labeled. Can anybody tell me if there is some required program to be run before I able to see them? Thanks & Regards,
Measuring Frequency
ATu posted a question in Scopes & InstrumentsHi Dear Digilent Team, A question concerning the measurement capabilities ot the Analog Discovery 2 and WaveForm software: Is it possible to measure continously and "without losses" a frequency of an analog or digital entry? Goal is to log a frequency over a long period of time between EACH following flanks Optionnaly also measure times between flanks of different channels Examples: - Measure the freq/time between each following rising flanks of a channel - Measure the freq/time between each following falling flanks of a channel - Measure the freq/time between each following flanks (rising and falling) of a channel ... Most scopes measure frequency only "around" the trigger flank Thanks for each feedback Regards
Using multiple Analog Discover devices simultaneously
MJHanagan posted a question in Scopes & InstrumentsI have been using my Analog Discovery to measure output signals from a 3-axis accelerometer (Adafruit ADXL377) during an impact test event. Being a 2-channel device I have to first measure the X+Y outputs then repeat the impact event measuring the Y+Z outputs. I export these data then use a bit of Python code to combine two tests into a single result whereby I calculate the total acceleration by summing the squares of each axis (X+Y+Z). I trigger the scope off the Y-axis and make the assumption that the Y-axis acceleration is the same in each of the paired impact tests (which seems a reasonable assumption for these initial tests). For any given "impact test" I repeat the test 10 consecutive times measuring the X+Y outputs then 10 consecutive times measuring the Y+Z outputs then combine these data onto 10 X+Y+Z data set for analysis. I see some differences in the combined X+Y+Z data depending on which set of Y output data is used for the combined X+Y+Z data. The impact test itself has some inherent variability so this dual measurement just adds to the "noise" so the number of experiments needs to increase in order to make the experiment results valid. It seems at first glance that if I bought a second Analog Discovery unit I might be able to simultaneously measure the X+Y outputs on unit "A" and Y+Z outputs on unit "B". I would setup each scope to trigger off the same Y output so presumably they would trigger at the same time. Has anyone tried this before?
How to Get AWG to Trigger Off Every Other Pulse
M4ss5pec posted a question in Scopes & InstrumentsIn Waveforms 2015, is it possible to set up a wave in the AWG to be triggered by every other pulse in the scope? I'm currently trying to use a 10 Hz external pulse connected to the Analog Discovery's scope as the trigger for a 5 Hz waveform from the AWG, but I need to have the event trigger only once the 5 Hz waveform has finished one pulse. Effectively, I'm putting together a slower trigger for one device that's triggered from the AD's scope using a faster external pulse. It appears that Waveforms 2015 has some logic capabilities incorporated into the software, but as I don't have a background in logic circuits I'm not even sure if the logic circuit feature can work this problem out. Any help with this will be much appreciated~
Analog Discovery 2 - Calibration Data (C++)
Rallez posted a question in Scopes & InstrumentsHi Digilent Im currently working on my finals in electronics development, including a hardware setup and a custom-made C++ application for my Analog Discovery 2. However it seems that the calibration data made with WaveForms does not apply to the hardware when using custom C++ applications. I've been looking through the manual and haven't encountered any examples of how it is done. I hope you can help me Kind regards Rasmus Pforr-Weiss, Brüel & Kjær SV
Analog Discovery cannot be recognized by Waveforms software
Amanda posted a question in Scopes & InstrumentsMy Laptop Operating System is Windows 10 in Chinese Version, I have downloaded waveforms software, I have connected the Analog Discovery. My laptop could detect USB Serial Converter, but the Waveforms software cannot recognize it. Showing the messages as follows: Device opening failed DptilO failed ERC:0x7 Devive configuration failed(PLL 3) Communication with the device failed. Please check the USB cable connection. For further troubleshooting consult the Help. Communication with the device failed How could I fix this problem??? Thanks a lot !
waveforms Waveforms USB IO
Jim Kirk posted a question in Scopes & InstrumentsHi all, The Waveforms program installed on my 64bit, Win 10 Laptop fails to connect correctly to the Digilent devices. I have tested with an Analog Discovery 2 and Analog Discovery, both were tested in other PC's so there is no external hardware issue. As shown in the attachment, Waveforms is reading the S/N from the device and current draw is within the expected range. My best guess is that there is a USB driver issue, what are your thoughts?
analog discovery Analog Discovery Warranty?
mrwesleycrusher posted a question in Scopes & InstrumentsSo I got an Analog Discovery Rev. C for one of my classes, and a little over a month ago it died. I wasn't using it irregularly or improperly, I just pulled it out during lab one day and it wouldn't power on. Is there any sort of warranty or something that Digilent provides for these devices? I have emailed them more than three times about it and have gotten no response. Any help would be appreciated.
Reading not working with high offset
momenslythe posted a question in Scopes & InstrumentsMy signal looks fine as long as I don't change the offset to anything below -5V. The first picture, I have C2 at -5V and I get something that looks ok. When I change it to -5.08, it looks weird. Is there a way to avoid this? I'd like to look at C2 here at a lower V/div but am unable to center the signal due to this problem.
Sampling Frequency
sychu posted a question in Scopes & InstrumentsHello, 1. I'm just wondering if I can expect to get time sequence which has 10ns interval (ADC fs=100MHz) when I measure the Analog input from my circuit. (AD, AD2) 2. And because of 16k samples buffer, I only can measure(capture or save data) during 0.16msec (1/100MHz*16k). Is there any way to increase the number of samples to save? 3. Can I change the sampling frequency also? Best regards, Sung
Quality of displayed oscillogram.
av_disp posted a question in Scopes & InstrumentsHello, I have a question regarding the quality of oscillogram displayed by the oscilloscope ( the screenshot is attached). The wave generator generates slow square wave, the channel 1 is connected straight to the wavegen 1 output. But when you examine the signal you see those yellow areas surrounding the leading and trailing edges and that's a bit confusing. What is this and is there anything I can do to get rid of it? Actually, I don't believe that it has anything to do with the signal itself (but I am not an expert), I would think that this is simply how the picture is drawn on the screen. Thanks!
Logic analyzer input impedance
algailani posted a question in Scopes & InstrumentsHi, I'm trying to measure the input impedance of my AD2 Logic analyzer and compare it to my new Digital Discovery impedance. My measurement is around 650 KΩ for the DD, however, I couldn't get any consistent result for the AD2 nor AD1. The input impedance varies between 30 MΩ and 70 MΩ. I used different techniques in my measurements, but with no success. I also looked the specs of D2/AD1 and couldn't find a figure for the Logic analyzer input impedance. Can someone please, help me find an answer or suggest a technique to measure the Logic analyzer input impedance? Thanks
mulitple scopes in linux
Torfey posted a question in Scopes & InstrumentsI'm using two Analog Discovery 2's in an embedded Debian linux environment using the python interface with my own code. I need to be able to know which physical scope I'm connecting to when I open both scopes because even though the usb assignment might change, the wiring won't. So I need to know in software which scope is which. Can you suggest a way to choose which scope to connect to? Or, failing being able to know ahead of time, what's the easiest way to know which scope I've connected to and possibly close it and switch to the other? Thanks.
wave form generation
krishnanhari posted a question in Scopes & InstrumentsDear all, I wanted to fire IGBT of my full bridge converter using analog discovery2. I wanted to change the symmetry of square wave of both channel at same time is it possible? HARIKRISHNAN
Error in Analog/Digital Discovery Protocol tutorial
dnovick posted a question in Scopes & InstrumentsSo, I just received my Digital Discovery earlier this week. I've actually got a project coming up where I'll be able to make use of it, so thought I'd familiarize myself with the differences between it and the Analog Discovery. I proceeded to walk through the protocol tutorial that uses the ALS PMOD to demonstrate SPI interaction. I had never tried this with the AD2, and figured it would be a good test. Unfortunately, after checking my work multiple times, I was still only getting back 0 signals. Thinking the problem could be the DD, I tried the same thing on the AD2 with the same results. After scratching my head a few times, it occurred to me that the prescribed pin assignments looked strange. The tutorial says CS is assigned clock, and SCK is assigned to select. I went and double checked my hunch in the ALS docs, and indeed there was the problem. The tutorial incorrectly swaps these two pins. CS is (chip) select, and SCK is (serial) clock. Once I swapped the pins, all was well. Just and FYI for the content team and others who might face the same issue. Dave https://reference.digilentinc.com/learn/instrumentation/tutorials/ad2-protocol-analyzer/start
analog discovery Analog Discovery 1: Repair or replace?
qriusGate posted a question in Scopes & InstrumentsI was using my analog discovery, but suddenly it no longer wants to communicate with my computer. I am assuming that the warranty is void, but I was wondering what options I have. Are there buy-back programs available? Does Digilent offer repair services for the Analog Discovery? Is it worth it to upgrade to the Analog Discovery 2? Thanks, Best wishes, - George Aguirre
Analog discovery SDK and VB 6.0
rayb posted a question in Scopes & InstrumentsTrying to Reference the API in my VB 6.0 project. Does not seam to recoginize the dwf.dll that is in the C: WindowsSystem32dwf.dll I get an error saying can not reference this file when I try to reference it. I need to use the VB 6.0 enviroment since the basic code does not port to VB.net. Any advice? Does this API work with VB 6.0? Thanks Ray
Analog Discovery 1 Hardware Fault Low Frequency Harmonics
KevinS posted a question in Scopes & InstrumentsMy trusty AD 1 seems to have developed a fault. If I connect the AD to the USB and run Waveforms and use the spectrum view I see some peaks at 13.02kHz, 26.04kHz, 39.06kHz on channel 2 that are not present on channel 1 and are not present on a different AD unit that I have. The units are both Rev C. Take a look at the attached screen capture. There is another peak at 52kHz but this is down in the noise. I have also noticed that if I generate a signal on the AWG2 with no external connections, say 50kHz, this then appears on the spectrum of the channel 2 input. If I do the same with AWG1, then nothing appears on either channel. Perhaps there is some connection between these 2 issues. Unfortunately I am looking at some small signals in the audio band and these peaks are getting in the way. I suspect that I may have somehow damaged channel 2 in the past and not realised. Does any one have any ideas where to look in the unit? I have some of the schematic from the documentation. Thanks, Kevin
Analog Discovery 1 Calibration Not Working
Mark R. Florkowski posted a question in Scopes & InstrumentsI recently went to use my Analog Discovery 1 and I found that it was giving me all sorts of strange results that I did not expect. I figured that the calibration must have drifted since I hadn't used the device in a year or so, but when I performed a calibration it was still significantly off. Here's a link to an album showing comparisons between the AD1's readings versus a multimeter: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B2q6FpLmYUaVb1dQSFpIQVJYWXc . I don't really know what to do at this point, but perhaps someone here has run into this issue before and can recommend a fix. Thanks! Edit: For what it is worth, I have tried using different USB cables, different ports on my computer, different computers/operating systems, different jumper wires, and a different breadboard all to the same effect.
Just playing around with a piano and Analog Discovery
JayWeeks posted a topic in Project VaultI'm just playing around for now but in the future I have vague notions of learning music theory.
I feel totally stupid, but am currently stumped. I've been using the Analog Discovery 2 for a while now. At the same time, I've had a set of the mini-grabbers that optionally go with it sitting around. I figured I'd hook 'em up today and start using them. Unfortunately, no matter what I try, I cannot figure out how to attach the probe wires to these mini grabbers. The only thing it says on the product page is that the probe contacts have to be facing outward. I've pushed, twisted, tried different angles to no avail. Does somebody have a picture they can upload that shows exactly how these buggers are supposed to be connected to the signal wires? Even a verbal explanation would help. http://store.digilentinc.com/mini-grabber-test-clips-6-pack-for-use-with-analog-discovery-flywires/ Thanks, Dave
Pop noise on analog output
Tetus posted a question in Scopes & InstrumentsHi, When start and stop Analog Discovery 2, a pop noise on analog output. It will appear few ms from FDwfDeviceOpen or FDwfDeviceClose function call. Since the noise voltage is + 3/-1.5V, it will exceed 1Vpp of the maximum absolute rating of the connected instrument. How can I reduce pop noise? Thanks,
Analog Discovery and Waveforms on Linux
AchilleTalon posted a question in Scopes & InstrumentsI am unable to make Waveforms working with my Analog Discovery on Linux. I installed Adept 2 and Waveform, when I plug my device in the usb port I have it recognized. It seems it is Waveforms that refuse to recognize the device or something bad happen as soon as I start Waveforms to the USB connection. Here is the log output when I connect the device in the USB port: oct 06 20:49:09 feynman kernel: usb 2-1.7.4: USB disconnect, device number 11 oct 06 20:49:09 feynman dbus[1324]: [system] Activating via systemd: service name='org.freedesktop.Avahi' unit='dbus-org.freedesktop.Avahi.service' oct 06 20:49:09 feynman dbus[1324]: [system] Activation via systemd failed for unit 'dbus-org.freedesktop.Avahi.service': Unit dbus-org.freedesktop.Avahi.service failed to load: No such file or directory. oct 06 20:49:13 feynman kernel: usb 2-1.7.4: new high-speed USB device number 12 using ehci-pci oct 06 20:49:13 feynman kernel: usb 2-1.7.4: New USB device found, idVendor=0403, idProduct=6014 oct 06 20:49:13 feynman kernel: usb 2-1.7.4: New USB device strings: Mfr=1, Product=2, SerialNumber=3 oct 06 20:49:13 feynman kernel: usb 2-1.7.4: Product: Digilent USB Device oct 06 20:49:13 feynman kernel: usb 2-1.7.4: Manufacturer: Digilent oct 06 20:49:13 feynman kernel: usb 2-1.7.4: SerialNumber: 210244540938 oct 06 20:49:13 feynman kernel: ftdi_sio 2-1.7.4:1.0: FTDI USB Serial Device converter detected oct 06 20:49:13 feynman kernel: usb 2-1.7.4: Detected FT232H oct 06 20:49:13 feynman kernel: usb 2-1.7.4: FTDI USB Serial Device converter now attached to ttyUSB0 oct 06 20:49:13 feynman mtp-probe[14777]: checking bus 2, device 12: "/sys/devices/pci0000:00/0000:00:1d.0/usb2/2-1/2-1.7/2-1.7.4" oct 06 20:49:13 feynman mtp-probe[14777]: bus: 2, device: 12 was not an MTP device oct 06 20:49:13 feynman dbus[1324]: [system] Activating via systemd: service name='org.freedesktop.Avahi' unit='dbus-org.freedesktop.Avahi.service' oct 06 20:49:13 feynman dbus[1324]: [system] Activation via systemd failed for unit 'dbus-org.freedesktop.Avahi.service': Unit dbus-org.freedesktop.Avahi.service failed to load: No such file or directory. oct 06 20:49:28 feynman kernel: ftdi_sio ttyUSB0: FTDI USB Serial Device converter now disconnected from ttyUSB0 oct 06 20:49:28 feynman kernel: ftdi_sio 2-1.7.4:1.0: device disconnected From 20:49:09 to 20:49:13, these messages are issued when I plug the device. At 20:49:28, these are the messages when I start Waveforms. Anyone can tell me what is wrong? Why the device get disconnected when I start Waveforms? And why do I get the device reported in the Waveforms GUI anyway? As shown on the attached screenshot, the serial number of the device is reported correctly. Any help to resolve this issue would be appreciated.
Analog Discovery Wavegen Sync Out
Rowanth posted a question in Scopes & InstrumentsHi, I am working for an instructional laboratory where we have a number of the Analog Discovery devices that we are using as oscilloscopes. Our primary issue is triggering? We have some experiments that require at least three scope inputs and a waveform generator. We are trying to get two of the devices to sync nicely with each other using the in/out triggers, to trigger two scopes simultaneously. Much to our surprise, we found that the wavegen trigger out, is simply high when running and low when it is not as opposed to the standard TTL sync out found on most devices. Is there anyway to have the trigger out signal be TTL, similar to the Sync Out of a standard function generator? Alternatively if there is a way to make a single device act as a four input scope, that would satisfy our needs as well. Thanks


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Where Should I do My Banking?
How many times have you asked yourself this very question? Banking institutions around the world attempt to lure us with their gimmicks and novelty bonuses; however, the question about how the banking process works and what consequences our personal choices have in that matter are never addressed.
Few of us can understand how important that decision really is. And how who we choose to bank with has a direct impact on the world around us.
Credit Unions vs Banks
If you Google this exact question, you'll find all kinds of posts that give varying detail about the fundamental differences between banks and credit unions. Like, credit unions are "not for profit organizations" and divide earnings among their customers rather than shareholders. Whereas banks are "for profit" and seek to earn money for their shareholders.
Currently, big banks are way larger and credit unions have a much smaller overall revenue pool to draw from. They also limit access to people connected to the community in which they reside in one way or another.
The biggest differences (for anyone who has a social conscience) are never spoken of publicly. By either the banks or the credit unions.
When you deposit your money with a bank they become the legal owners of it and can do with it pretty much anything they want. Including investing in military deals or environmentally destructive operations, anything that makes money.
By depositing money in a bank you give license to a massive institution. One whose only goal is to make profit without the slightest concern over how that is accomplished. Credit unions must invest in the local community and are rigorously overseen as to how and why investments are applied.
Banks Give Loans to Create Money
Banks 'type' money into existence, whereas credit unions can only use the currency that they have. It is estimated that over 90% of our currency in circulation is a result of this practice.
Banks contribute to inflation, inflation is caused by increasing the money (currency) supply. The very act of getting a loan from a bank contributes to the weakening of our dollar. So every time you take out a student loan, a mortgage or make a purchase with a credit card you are permitting a bank to create that currency.
Check out this Ted Talk by Simon Dixon explaining the differences between banks and credit unions.
Obviously, there's a much larger picture to consider. Hopefully this have given you something to think about.
Even the smallest act can have a profound impact and if we do nothing else, avoiding empowering banks is probably a worthwhile thing to consider.
The history of money is a very interesting topic. It's important to keep ourselves educated and make choices with solutions in mind.
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Call me crazy, but I love grocery shopping. This is very fortunate for me, because when you combine the needs of my family with the requirements of my profession, I can easily find myself at the market 5-6 times per week. It wasn't until a recent run to the grocery store with my sister that I realized what a chore some people find shopping for food. What I treat as a leisurely afternoon at the spa, she views as a trip to the dentist...a necessary evil.
Think rich and creamy coconut broth, loaded with hearty vegetables...
I don't know why, but there is just something about my grocery shopping routine that I find so enjoyable. Here's a breakdown of how it goes: My first stop is in the produce section where I get inspired by whatever their seasonal offerings are. I'll pick up anything that is unusual and full of texture, move it around in my hand and imagine what I can make out of it. Then I load up on the essentials (bananas, avocados, apples) and move on to say hi to my butcher to see what's on sale. If my kids are with me we make a quick stop at the bakery to snag a free cookie and a warm baguette and then hit the center aisles for any pantry necessities. My final and favorite stop is the deli, where I sample all the soups (our local family-owned market makes the most amazing homemade soups). And it's while doing just that on a recent shopping trip that I found the inspiration for this vegetable curry soup.
Desperate not to have to pay $10 per pint for that delicious soup, I made an attempt at recreating it in my own kitchen. The results? Delicious and soooo easy. I've always been a fan of curries, but usually in the form of Thai curry paste. However, this soup uses a combination of curry powder and garam masala for a whole new flavor combo that is just too good and left me craving more.
While I greatly respect and admire those of you who have chosen to go meatless, I just don't know that I'm cut out for it. If you fall in the "all dinners need meat" camp like me, allow this soup to change your mind like it did mine. Think rich and creamy coconut broth, loaded with hearty vegetables like carrots, broccoli, mushrooms and eggplant, and fragrant, exotic spices, all being soaked up with a warm piece of naan. It's hard to imagine feeling anything but satisfied, isn't it? The best part is that dinner is done in 30 minutes and you've got leftovers to be excited about for lunch the next day. (Yesssssss!) We've now eaten this three days in a row with no complaints from my meat-eating family.
A little note about the spices: Stock your pantry with good spices that go beyond the basics. Both the garam masala and the curry will add some serious excitement to your midweek meals this fall and you won't be sorry you made the investment when you find yourself using them on repeat in dishes like our tikka masala soup or buttered chicken again and again. So let's recap: soup + curry + veggies + coconut broth + warm bread + only 30 minutes = everything. Trust me.
Vegetable Curry Soup
Serves 6
|2 tbsp
|olive oil
|onion, diced
|large carrot, peeled and diced
|stalks celery,diced
|jalapeño seeded and minced
|1 tsp
|fresh ginger, grated
|large garlic cloves
|2 tbsp
|yellow Indian curry powder
|1 tbsp
|garam masala
|4 cups
|vegetable stock
|1/2 tsp
|12 oz cans coconut milk
|2 tbsp
|cilantro, roughly chopped (extra for garnish)
|8 oz
|small eggplant, cut into 1" pieces
|small head broccoli, cut into small florets
|red bell pepper, diced
|small zucchini, diced
- In a large heavy bottomed pot over medium heat add olive oil and heat for 1 minute. Add onions, celery, carrots and jalapeños and cook until vegetables are tender. Add garlic and ginger and cook for 2 more minutes. Add curry and garam masala and stir until fragrant.
- Add to the pot the vegetable stock and coconut milk and salt and stir until coconut milk in fully incorporated. Add remaining vegetables and herbs. Allow to simmer for 25 minutes. Adjust seasoning as needed. Serve warm with cilantro or green onions and flat bread.
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 large carrot, peeled and diced
- 2 stalks celery,diced
- 1 jalapeño seeded and minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 large garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp yellow Indian curry powder
- 1 tbsp garam masala
- 4 cups vegetable stock
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 12 oz cans coconut milk
- 2 tbsp cilantro, roughly chopped (extra for garnish)
- 8 oz mushrooms
- 1 small eggplant, cut into 1" pieces
- 1 small head broccoli, cut into small florets
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 small zucchini, diced
- In a large heavy bottomed pot over medium heat add olive oil and heat for 1 minute
- Add onions, celery, carrots and jalapeños and cook until vegetables are tender
- Add garlic and ginger and cook for 2 more minutes
- Add curry and garam masala and stir until fragrant.Add to the pot the vegetable stock and coconut milk and salt and stir until coconut milk in fully incorporated
- Add remaining vegetables and herbs
- Allow to simmer for 25 minutes
- Adjust seasoning as needed
- Serve warm with cilantro or green onions and flat bread.


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Sure your fellow borders can shoot video of you pulling off a perfect Inverted Arial on the half pipe so you can see how cool you look. But how about turning the view around, to show them what it looks like from your point of view?
With Oregon Scientific's ATC2K Helmet Cam, you can. Strap it onto your protective headwear — or your mountain bike's handlebars, or anywhere the enclosed attachment hardware will let you — hit record, and do your wild thing. The cam captures 30 frames per second at 640 x 480 resolution.
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The name Friendliness reflects money and power. It is a carnivore, a winner at all cost.
Friendliness has the power and potential to achieve great things. Whatever the enterprise, it strives to be the best and most successful in its field. Extremely competitive and not afraid of challenges or challengers.
A visionary, a realist, and a planner. Discipline and perseverance. Dynamic and efficient.
Rewards the faithful and hardworking employee, but has no tolerance for the incompetent.
Friendliness understands the balance between giving and taking, generosity and greed. When it loses that balance, it self-destructs.
Most positive characteristics: Strength, perseverance, potential for greatness.
Most negative characteristics: Financial ups and downs. Lacks compassion. Can be self-destructive.


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A Randomized Trial of Unruptured Brain AVMs (ARUBA)
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Mohr JP, Overbey JR, von Kummer R, Stefani MA, Libman R, Stapf C, Parides MK, Pile-Spellman J, Moquete E, Moy CS, Vicaut E, Moskowitz AJ, Harkness K, Cordonnier C, Biondi A, Houdart E, Berkefeld J, Klijn CJM, Barreau X, Kim H, Hartmann A; International ARUBA Investigators. Functional impairments for outcomes in a randomized trial of unruptured brain AVMs. Neurology. 2017 Oct 3;89(14):1499-1506. doi: 10.1212/WNL.0000000000004532. Epub 2017 Sep 6.
Mohr JP, Parides MK, Stapf C, Moquete E, Moy CS, Overbey JR, Al-Shahi Salman R, Vicaut E, Young WL, Houdart E, Cordonnier C, Stefani MA, Hartmann A, von Kummer R, Biondi A, Berkefeld J, Klijn CJ, Harkness K, Libman R, Barreau X, Moskowitz AJ; international ARUBA investigators. Medical management with or without interventional therapy for unruptured brain arteriovenous malformations (ARUBA): a multicentre, non-blinded, randomised trial. Lancet. 2014 Feb 15;383(9917):614-21. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(13)62302-8. Epub 2013 Nov 20.
Stapf C. The rationale behind "A Randomized Trial of Unruptured Brain AVMs" (ARUBA). Acta Neurochir Suppl. 2010;107:83-5. doi: 10.1007/978-3-211-99373-6_13.


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Last January I blogged about a Korn/Ferry International survey in which 61 percent of global executives said that they'd be less likely to promote telecommuters than their office-bound co-workers. The execs perceived limited networking opportunities and inadequate "face time" with colleagues as problems, according to Korn/Ferry.
Now new research from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute management professor Timothy Golden suggests a lack of camaraderie negatively affects co-workers who remain in the office. Golden surveyed 240 employees at an unidentified mid-size company and found that, as the number of telecommuters grew, so did dissatisfaction among their office-bound colleagues.
The office workers found it tough to build relationships with co-workers and felt less loyalty toward the company. They also felt saddled with extra work and experienced difficulties completing projects due to telecommuting, reports Ars Technica.
So does this mean companies should ban telecommuting? That's just not realistic, in light of the growing interest in it.
Marcia Rhodes, the head of public relations for WorldatWork, an association of human resource professionals from Fortune 500 and other leading organizations, told me in a November interview that the group is "seeing strong growth in programs that are low-cost but highly valued by employees" -- including telecommuting. She says:
We expect telework programs to grow with the mass availability and affordability of mobile devices coupled with a marked shift in employers' attitudes -- many are beginning to accept that to attract the best talent, they may have to look beyond their borders to other states and even countries. Some of your best workers are going to be virtual workers, there's just no two ways about that!
To address the needs of employees who remain in the office, Golden suggests managing the amount of time co-workers telecommute, requiring them to come to the office at least some of the time, and giving office-based workers more job autonomy.
Chances are, most telecommuters would welcome at least some interaction with fellow employees. As I blogged in September, some choose to work part of the time in public spaces like Starbucks because they miss human contact.


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Elements 300 is the biggest box of Elements you can find. Each box includes 20 packs, and each pack has 300 leaves in it. That means you get 6,000 of your favorite Elements pure rice rolling papers for your enjoyment. Burning extra clean and extra slow, Elements are a smart choice for your rolling paper needs.
Paper features Rolling Supreme's patented run-preventing watermark system with cross-weave patterning and vertical hard-stop lines, to keep your smokes burning slowly and evenly, every time.
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You know that old saying about "Don't count your chickens until they hatch?" Well, Slate senior writer, Timothy Noah, decided to discard that advice and gloat over the "inevitable" Barack Obama victory this November. Yes, Noah's gloating does grate on the nerves but we should thank him for the enormous public service he has performed for us by providing a look at what liberals will be able to say out loud "when" Obama wins. First, you need to sit through the annoying gloating on Noah's part but I assure you the payoff will be huge when we get to the revelatory part of his article:
There's a new scent in the air. If you're a Democrat, you haven't felt it tickle your nostrils since October 1996, when everybody knew that Bill Clinton was about to beat Bob Dole. The perfume hasn't been this strong since October 1964, the eve of Lyndon Johnson's landside presidential victory. It's the sweet smell of success that you can take for granted.
With every passing day, it's harder to imagine that the next president of the United States will be a Republican—even a "maverick" Republican like John McCain. A consensus is emerging that the next president will be Barack Obama, a Democrat. Obama may not win in a landside, as some predict, but the common wisdom is that he will win and that the Democrats will expand their majorities in the House and Senate. Like the houseguests in Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None, swing states are disappearing one by one. Goodbye, Michigan; farewell, Ohio. Will Florida evaporate next? Colorado? Missouri?
And now we shall take a moment to allow Noah to savor the "victory" that has yet to happen:
Conservatives can carp all they want about the insularity of the cultural elite, but it's been a very long time since liberals had the chance to experience electoral complacency at the national level. You'll forgive them if they take a moment to taste it, savor it, perhaps bottle a little extra to tide them over during the next conservative ascendancy. Practically the only thing you can't do is securitize it, but it would be churlish to complain about that, given the central role the financial markets' collapse played in bringing the New Complacency about. Democrats, you want to worry about something? Worry about your portfolio!
Yes, Timothy, why wait for tiny details like the elections results. Pop open your champagne bottles and celebrate your victory now. In fact you better enjoy that champagne now because what you about to reveal might actually pull the rug from under your "victory."
During the past 25 years, there have been countless sentiments that respectable Democratic politicians were never, ever supposed to say out loud for fear of angering the all-powerful Republicans. It still isn't wise for Obama to say them, but maybe the New Complacency will loosen other tongues within the political mainstream. Even if it doesn't, it's fun to think about what those utterances might be. What follows is a list, compiled with help from my fellow Slate staffers. The views expressed don't necessarily reflect those of the contributors—one of whom is a conservative Republican—or even me. But they sure are a refreshing change from what we've been hearing since 1981. With a little luck, they may soon be orthodoxies.
And now here is a sampling of what Noah and his fellow Slate writers think it will be safe for liberals to say once Obama is elected:
I think Karl Marx had some valuable insights into capitalist economies!
I think abortion should be safe and legal. Rare is fine, too, but the way to achieve that is contraception, baby!
I think Mormons are kooks!
The Second Amendment does too allow government to ban handguns!
Let's standardize the federal age of consent at 16!
Gee, maybe you should have waited until after the Obama victory to say this because by revealing it now, all you do is make it much, much harder for Obama to win. And Noah isn't even close to finishing. Here are some more kooky statements that he thinks liberals will feel safe to say out loud:
I don't support the troops. I support some troops, depending on whether or not they've committed war crimes!
The military-industrial complex is a greater menace than most foreign nations!
If Israel isn't out of the occupied territories in six months, we'll cut off all aid.
America isn't the greatest nation in the world. We think it is only because it's our country. Duh!
America won't be the world's most powerful nation forever. And you know what? Handing that responsibility off will be a relief!
America's official languages should be English and Spanish!
Judges should legislate from the bench if they want to. Conservatives do it, so why not liberals?
Keeping digging yourself and your fellow liberals even deeper into the hole, Noah. More! More!
What's so great about the Judeo-Christian tradition?
Big-city values are better than small-town values!
I'm glad the Muslims whupped the Christians during the Crusades! Served 'em right!We're going to need affirmative action for a long time.
We're undertaxed. Look at Europe!Terrorism isn't that big a threat to America!
And now Noah finishes off in grand style:
Perhaps you're just kidding but your humble correspondent regularly monitors the Democratic Underground and, believe me, they're not kidding. In any case, you have performed a tremendous public service, Timothy, by revealing the liberal agenda out in the open. And if Obama loses because of your premature revelation, may we dedicate his loss to you?
I'm not a "progressive," for Pete's sake. I'm a liberal!
I'm not a "liberal," for Pete's sake. I'm a leftist!
I'm not a "leftist," for Pete's sake. I'm a democratic socialist!I'm not a democratic socialist, for Pete's sake. I'm a Communist! Just kidding!


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Dermal Fillers all the rage my man
So when you hear about creating a dramatic effect with dermal fillers, you start thinking of Dr. Vihang Sharma. But all the real people in this world want to know how well the tasks have been created for you to find what the best recipe for looking young is. I think the time has come when all men and women need to think about their desires and relax about what is going to make them look young. With the advent of dermal fillers before and afters in melbourne, the concept of fillers is taking off really quick. People can see the results straight away.
The truth is that people are never going to lie to you about the way you look. They will just keep the thoughts inside you. You really need to be on the way to becoming a fancy person who has the right desires and best intentions for those who want to be free. The other rules in society are that those who are strong players in their group, relish the chance of being a nice petulant person, but in reality its not about the people who can be from south of France its about who can do what from which end of the world. Now in Australia we are facing a conflict of situations where people cannot understand what is going to happen at the time of having anti-wrinkle treatment.
We must understand the position of the world. It is not about being able to cancel out all the proper goals but rather a way of enhancing and enriching the soul. We are all created equal as skin creates a radiance that only dermal fillers can artificially create and if you ever have a problem with this then you are going to face allot of bruising.
The side-effects is the next issue about dermal fillers that needs to be discussed and understood deeply because people will never understand that this is procedure that carries allot of complications. With doctor's knowing what the consequences can be, its an integral part of being a free agent. At the same time, dermal fillers provide volume and are able to curb the attack from other ageing aspects; dermal fillers are known for their sharp upturn in retaining water volume. So if its ever going to be an issue for you to understand the real you, people are wondering if this is going to be a part of their body that you are going to be able to take care. I wish you are not in the right frame of mind when you are trying to confuse people about your age. You need to look young and free from the heart and then realise that the collagenisis is the most powerful way of creating a great effect on your face.
Always use ice after having a dermal filler treatment. Never create a small part of yourself that has issues. And know which boundaries are going to be created in time.


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Microsoft Joins Apple, Calls for Reasonable Patent Rules
Microsoft today joined the chorus of those calling for basic rules regarding the licensing of wireless standard patents.
"Industry standards are vitally important to the development of the Internet and to interoperability among mobile devices and other computers," the company said in a statement. "Consumers and the entire industry will suffer if, in disregard of this promise, firms seek to block others from shipping products on the basis of such standard essential patents."
At issue is something known as FRAND (fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory) licensing obligations, which are intended to keep major corporations in check and avoid abusive patent-related behavior. Basically, if a company holds a patent on a technology that is essential to a particular industry, they should make every effort to license that technology, even to major rivals.
Still, patent battles over "essential" patents persist, prompting the call for clear rules.
Earlier today, it was revealed that Apple wrote a letter to the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) back in November asking the group to develop FRAND-related standards.
Google, which is in the process of acquiring Motorola Mobility, has also pledged to license license patents on a FRAND basis, according to reports.
It shouldn't be surprising that Microsoft is in favor of standards that support patent licensing. In October, Redmond announced that it had patent deals for a "majority" of Android devices. Microsoft holds patents relating to navigation and how Web sites display content; technology used on the Android platform.
In a followup blog post, Dave Heiner, Microsoft's deputy general counsel, said Microsoft has been in talks with European antitrust enforcers about this issue for several months. Among other things, Redmond is against injunctions, said patent holders should not require other firms to license back their patents, and called on patent sellers to require their sellers to abide by the same rules, Heiner wrote.
He also argued that the development of standards benefits the tech community as a whole.
"Firms benefit from having their ideas included in new standards, and in exchange for this, firms usually make a promise: that if they have any patents they have that are 'essential' to implementing a standard, they will make these patents available to all," he wrote. "That way every firm can build products based upon the standard, secure in the knowledge that it can obtain a license to any essential patents."
Heiner insisted that "this system works really well, almost all of the time." But as we've seen in recent years, some cases end up in lengthy court battles. "These outliers create a lot of trouble for the international standards ecosystem," Heiner wrote.
For its part, Microsoft sued Barnes & Noble in March for patent infringement regarding the retailer's Android-based Nook e-readers.
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The Confection Hat is now available on Ravelry and Craftsy.
This pattern was originally published in Knitcircus, but it has not been available since the magazine closed. It only took me a year to knit another sample and get some new pictures.
In case you are not inclined to knit one for yourself, the sample is for sale in my shop.
Today only: You can buy the Confection Hat pattern through Ravelry for $3 with the code "confection2013"


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Greetings, Rocker fans! And welcome to Lynns Hangouts' newsletter! Thank you all for signing up so you can get a jump on exciting news!
Housekeeping Items:
No new bands added this month.
If you want to come party with us, check the Twitter feed on LH for details of where we will be hanging out and come join us! We'd love to see you out supporting live music!
I hope you are enjoying the new feature 'Categories' on the right-hand side of the website so you can see all the fun videos posted from the beginning of LH!
Check out our newest sponsor, Laugh's Unlimited!! If you click on Laugh's ad on LH, it will take you to their cool website. Also, if you call the number listed on the ad, Skip will tell you about an amazing discount available exclusively to LH fans! It is a very generous offer. Remember to tell him you saw the ad on LH!
I am excited to report November's website stats surpassed the 10K milestone! As of the end of November we reached 11,700 unique visitors and over 192,000 page views! Keep visiting LH often for more fun, and be part of these awesome stats!
I also want to take this moment to thank everyone who has made a donation to LH! Your contribution is greatly appreciated and gives encouragement to keep up the fast pace! The local live music scene here in the Sacramento area is constantly evolving, and we strive to keep you updated on what the local talent is up to! Thank you again for supporting LH, as we support this awesome group of talented folks!
Let's take a trip back in time to see all the amazing fun we had in November:
11/2/13: I cannot get used to the fact it's already November, and a time change coming tonight to boot! Our first rock stop for the month landed us back with our good friends at Sammy's Rockin' Island Bar & Grill to party down with The Mock Ups! The band was dishing out the good times at every song! Lead vocalist Miles French and lead guitarist Jeff Ebbage even laid down on the stage during Satisfaction! I also got a very fun and informative interview with Jeff during a break. Such a good start to the month!
11/8/13: We have been hearing a lot about The Station in Roseville lately, and looked forward to checking it out as soon as we could. When 'Johnny Favorite Presents – Jukebox Johnny' landed a gig there, it was the perfect opportunity to do so! The Station offered a huge dance floor with a cozy spot for the band at one end, very friendly staff and patrons, and lots of parking. But Jukebox Johnny is the real secret gem to this story! The concept behind this band is an all request band – that's right, they play whatever you request! The band manager gave the patrons a list of 400+ songs to choose from, and the party started! There were so many songs on the list I have never heard cover bands do – it was like being in rock N' roll heaven! Check out Bang A Gong (Get It On) posted under Recent Hangouts for a delicious taste of this awesome band and concept! During the break, I got a great interview with percussionist Larry Schiavone, also posted on LH during November!
After the interview we jetted over to Louie's Cocktail Lounge in Rancho Cordova to check out two new guitars making their debut with the Four Barrel family! The parking lot and club was packed full of music lovers, pool players and partiers alike! It was epic! The energy was flowing, and the band was happy to see us! The new additions to Phillip Lovejoy's guitar collection could not have been more perfect! They were beautiful and played so crisp and clean! We closed the club and even stayed some to chat with the band members. What a satisfying night of double rock!
11/9/13: It had been quite some time since we got a dose of The Mach 5 to satisfy our need to rock, and tonight they were scheduled at the Corner Pocket! Multi-talented artist Brian Machado had been in Europe for a 3-week tour with his band from high school, The Trouble Makers, and just got home 5 days earlier! What better opportunity to chat with Brian about the experience than on camera in an exclusive interview for your viewing enjoyment! You won't want to miss it! The night rocked with so much Mach 5 energy it pretty much wore me out – and those of you that know me realize that is quite a feat! Another satisfying night of rock!
11/15/13: It was one of those tough weeks and the usual upbeat crowd at Jan's Lounge in Orangevale coupled with Four Barrel's appearance was just what the doctor ordered! It turned out to be a very therapeutic night with the hits rolling off Four Barrel like there was no tomorrow! The dancing on the floor matched the band's energy! We were able to pull enough folks out of their chairs every song to pack the floor! It was a great stress-relieving evening! Four Barrel was kind enough to perform one of my favorite artist's songs, Billy Squier's My Kinda Lover, which can be found in Recent Hangouts if you care to check it out! Epic night!
11/16/13: Top Secret was headlined at Strikes in Rocklin for the first time, and LH planned to be there to capture their excitement and energy! Percussionist and owner of the band, Larry Berman, came up from behind and offered a wonderful hug! So cool because it's been since summer that I last saw him and Top Secret! This band is very polished in their performance of 50's to current Top 40 music. There were three birthday parties happening this same night, and everyone had a blast! I got a cool interview with Larry as well as a hopping Drum Off video. And don't forget Recent Hangouts – 'Poker Face' is Top Secret's showcase performance! This was a very fun evening!!
11/22/13: Our first visit to The Opera House in Roseville yielded a most excellent evening! Apple Z was the band of choice and many other band members showed up to support them, including members of A-Train, 8 Track Massacre and Tragically White! I got a super interview with bass player Brandon Lawrence outside on the balcony, and I chatted with guitarist Steven Leonard on break! The dance floor and stage are huge, and the feel of the place is very homey and comfortable! This will be a great place to hangout in the future!
11/23/13: The Mach 5 was at Strikes Halftime Bar & Grill in Rocklin, or should I say "rock land," and rock they did! Everyone commented on how tight they were. The band let a fan who was celebrating his 50th birthday up on stage to help sing 'Hot Legs' – check that one off the bucket list – which will post on 12/11/13 under Fan Files! I got two great Drum Off Videos – one of Brian Machado and one of Steve Marshall! A good friend of mine showed up and immediately stole the show with her super fun nature! It also helped that she dropped and broke a glass then took a bow, stripped some clothing off another close friend, choked on a drink and group hugged the band – the night was off the charts!
11/24/13: It was off to Laugh's Unlimited in Sacramento to party down with Four Barrel for pre-Thanksgiving fun! The band was in superb form and very accommodating to my video requests! We got the fans up and on the dance floor, which jazzed up the band! But the third set was off the charts with a group of fans holding hands and forming a circle swaying in and out to the beat, then during Phillip Lovejoy's Star Spangled Banner prelude to Purple Haze, we got most all to cover their hearts and sing along! What an amazing time!
11/27/13: T'was the night before Thanksgiving and all through the Pocket, all the Riff Raff fans were waiting to rock it! Yes, the Corner Pocket with Riff Raff was the place to be to work up a turkey appetite! Show was over at midnight, but what a show it was! Mike Barnes, True Line Entertainment, started the show with a new band project, and five songs. Their song choices rocked and it was fun to see the debut of a newly formed band! Then Riff Raff energized the place with their AC/DC rock and got everyone up on the floor and riff-raff energized! What a way to end the night!
11/29/13: We had so much fun at the Opera House Saloon in Roseville we decided to head back and party with Tragically White! This is the first time we've seen them since they had some personnel changes, and we found them to be high energy and very fun, with a great song selection! Some of our original dance group peeps showed up to help us party down! Bassist Jason Friend allowed me a great interview out on the balcony! Chalk up another fun filled evening!
11/30/13: Brian Machado, percussionist for The Mach 5 had invited me to see his original band, Decibels, at Old Ironsides. It was tempting, but when I found out a full-page article was written about them in The Ticket section of The Bee, it was a must do-must see! I gathered up my peeps and to Old Ironsides we went! What an experience! Old Ironsides was one of the first venues in town (way back when) to house live music! It was like being in an old English pub complete with brick walls! First up was Little Elvis, a three-piece band that played Elvis show tunes! Our own Steve Marshall, vocalist for The Mach 5, was the drummer in this band. They were awesome! Next up was Decibels – what a treat! They knocked it out of the park – great music and wall-to-wall fans – the place was packed! Look for videos of both bands under Random Riffs in December!
Since I had made a promise to Playback to see them this same night, we stayed at Old Ironsides until 11ish, then drove to The Blarney Stone in Orangevale to party with Jerry, Ed, Ian, Randy and team! This was our first trip to The Blarney and found it to have a great feel, comfortable surroundings and friendly folks! Playback was awesome, but this was Ian Meyer's last night with the band due to other commitments taxing his time, so it was a little sad. They played until 12:15, so our time with them was short, but quality!
That wraps up another month! December is speeding our way, and should stack up to be one of the best months yet, so come join us in December for more rockin' fun! And make plans to join us for a special night on December 14th, at Strikes in Rocklin for the True Line Entertainment Christmas party and Lynns Hangouts' one year anniversary party! Till then, ROCK ON! \m/


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Pope denounces dissident priests who question church teaching on celibacy, ordaining women- full article in The Washington Post:
Pope Benedict XVI issued a rare and explicit denunciation Thursday of priests who have questioned church teaching on celibacy and ordaining women, saying they were being selfish in disobeying his authority.
Benedict made the criticism from the altar of St. Peter's Basilica in his homily on Holy Thursday, when priests recall the promises they made when ordained.
In 2006, a group of Austrian priests launched the Pfarrer Initiative, a call to disobedience aimed at abolishing priestly celibacy and opening up the clergy to women to relieve the shortages of priests.
Last June, the group essentially threatened a schism, saying the Vatican's refusal to hear their complaints left them no choice but to "follow our conscience and act independently."
Cathcon- all this happened on the Cardinal Archbishop of Vienna's watch. It will be now more or less impossible for him to play the appeaser given the Pope's dramatic intervention.


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You can't beat a good steak, and if you prepare it at home it can cost the fraction of going to a restaurant. Bavette – otherwise known as skirt steak – is overlooked in the UK, which is strange, as in France this is THE steak you want, and is often known as the butcher's cut, as it's the bit that butchers usually keep to one side for themselves. The beauty is that it is often one of the cheapest steaks in the UK – result!
This recipe is a very common French one – Bavette (skirt) steak with shallots – and it's incredibly quick and easy to prepare too, so maybe one for all the non-chefs out there?
I am linking up to Recipe of the week, click on the linky below to see other recipes:
Bavette à l'échalotte
- Beef - 700g (bavette, skirt steak)
- Shallots - 2 (big ones)
- Rosemary - 3 sprigs
- Olive oil - 2 tbsp
- Butter - 30g
- Red wine - 200ml
- Fry the bavette/skirt steaks on high heat for 2 minutes on each side and then put aside
- Fry the chopped shallots and the rosemary in the meat cooking juices and melted butter for 5 minutes, stirring frequently
- Pour in the red wine, season to taste, and cook for 3 more minutes, still on a high heat, stirring frequently
- Pour the shallots and red wine sauce over the bavette/skirt steaks
Put your frying pan onto a high heat. Get all your ingredients ready.
Pour the olive oil into the frying pan. Once hot, fry the bavette/skirt steaks on a high heat for 2 minutes on each side. Depending on the thickness of the steaks, and your preference, you might need to cook it a bit more or a bit less - like most French people we prefer a bloodier steak, which is what this timing will give you. If in doubt cook it for less time, cut it in half on a chopping board then cook it some more if need be. When properly cooked put the steaks aside on a plate with foil and a tea towel on top.
While the steaks are cooking, peel your shallots and chop them quite thinly, either with a food processor (that's what I did for about 5 seconds) or with your good chopping skills 😉 Put the butter in the frying pan, once you've put the steaks aside, and melt it. Once melted add the shallots, and the leaves of two of the rosemary sprigs, to the pan and cook them on a high heat for 5 minutes while you keep stirring frequently so nothing burns.
Pour the red wine into your shallots in the pan, season to taste and cook for 3 more minutes on a high heat still stirring frequently. The alcohol will evaporate quickly but you'll keep all the fragrances of the wine.
Dish up the bavette/skirt steak on a plate and pour the shallots and red wine sauce over it. Add some rosemary leaves on top.
As you can see we like the steaks pretty rare in our house 😉
Don't forget, if you like this recipe please share it! We'd love it if you came back and shared your comments, thoughts, and rating on this dish once you've cooked it. Bon appétit!


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1// Non-Fiction As I write this I'm about three-quarters of the way through my third non-fiction read in a row. It's an odd time for a flurry of non-fiction reading considering how much information I'm having to take in daily at work, but I'm going to make the most of it whilst I can. If you've got any recommendations then please make sure to throw them my way!
2// The Dead Duke, His Secret Wife and the Missing Corpse by Piu Marie Eatwell This book has kept me on my toes this week. It's the most entertaining non-fiction book I've read in a while and probably my favourite book from this month so I'll definitely be reviewing it soon.
3// Reading in the sun As soon as the sun arrives I try to spend as much time in the fresh (ish) air as possible. This week I've spent a couple of late afternoons reading on our balcony and it has been lovely. Chilly, but lovely.
4// Flow charts I've been creating some information packs at work for the tumour groups that I specialise in and that has involved creating some completely stunning flow charts. If you've never considered flow charts to be beautiful things then you really need to see mine. They are works of art and so very calming to create.
5// A chilled Friday evening in the pub After a failed run on Friday afternoon I decided the only thing for it was an evening spent chillaxing in the pub. Cider + good company = fun times.


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A Bad Woman Feeling Good
Winner of the American Library Association Social Responsibility Roundtable Award and Finalist for the ARSC Award for Excellence in Historical Recorded Sound Research
"A stunning achievement....lucid and compelling, much like the eloquent voices Buzzy Jackson manages to capture."
Leon F. Litwack, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Been in the Storm So Long: The Aftermath of Slavery
Buzzy Jackson combines biography, an appreciation of music, and a sweeping view of American history to illuminate the pivotal role of blues women in a powerful musical tradition. A strong lineage of women singers—originating with Ma Rainey and her protégée Bessie Smith—shaped the blues, launching it as a powerful, expressive vehicle of emotional liberation. Along with their successors Billie Holiday, Etta James, Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner, and Janis Joplin, they injected a dose of reality into the often trivial world of popular song, bringing their message of higher expectations and broader horizons to their audiences. These women passed their image, their rhythms, and their toughness on to the next generation of blues women, which has its contemporary incarnation in singers like Bonnie Raitt and Lucinda Williams (with whom the author has done an in-depth interview).
Musician Thomas Dorsey said, "The blues is a good woman feeling bad." But these women show by their style that he had it backward: The blues is a bad woman feeling good.
Praise for A Bad Woman Feeling Good:
"Jackson shows a wide, easy familiarity with the history of the blues and, indeed, with the history of American popular culture. Clearly, she has listened to lots of sides, read lots of magazines and books, thought long and hard about the genesis of the blues and of its many later manifestations...she clearly sees a dark blue thread connecting the music with the lives of the women who sang it. A well-researched analysis of the women who created an enduring cultural phenomenon." - Kirkus Reviews
"By celebrating the genre's 'bad women' as forces for positive social change, Jackson gives blues fans a refreshing new perspective." - Publishers Weekly


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by Joan R. Shepherd, FNP
It was so gratifying to see Chris (name changed for patient privacy) today! He had detoxed from Oxycontin a couple months ago and came to The Coleman Institute for a Naltrexone implant.
We have the expectation that when people return for their 2nd implant, many aspects of their lives will be better. If they were skinny and scrawny, they have probably gained back some of the weight they needed. If they were a little chunky, they have often lost a few pounds. Their eyes, skin and hair are "brighter". Their energy is better, they are sleeping more, and their problems with anxiety and depression are slowing improving. Money is in the bank again, relationships-if not easier-are infused with more honesty.
So, I was not surprised when Chris reported all the above to me on this 2 month return trip. What is even vastly cooler (my English professors would roll in their graves at that turn off phrase; mea culpa) for Chris is his phenomenal re-connection to his creative self. It is like the opiates were bonds that shackled his artistic soul—once they were cut away—OMG—the Genie has catapulted out of the bottle!
His day job is web design, and I can only imagine how that has improved. His love is water coloring and he has started again.
Chris is also the creator of some of the most beautiful tattoo art I have seen. He is currently working on having the names of his four children tattooed on various parts of his body, each name drawn in a unique, original calligraphic style.
Creativity is a gift we all have access to, whether in the form of artwork, inspiring people with your preaching, masterfully operating heavy equipment, designing a birthday battle party for your children complete with homemade shields and swords or doing whatever it is that speaks to our hearts. Chris is convinced that this surge of creativity is directly related to his ability to FEEL again. Without the opiates on board, his heart is again receiving messages.
Please contact us if you have compromised your creativity by allowing opiates, booze or benzo's to take over; who knows how your Genie will respond.


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At the end of the year, Tastemade launched #TastemadeMIA by engaging local tastemakers to create recs of our city's top 400 restaurants, coffee shops, ice cream parlors, and the like. The #ThankYouMiami team heeded their call and created our very own appisodes featuring old favorites and some new finds. We released our first four appisodes featuring dinner and nightlife favorites Ball and Chain, Bar Crudo, Brio Tuscan Grill, and Scotty's Landing in a previous post.
In the past two weeks, we tackled and released appisodes on our favorite South Beach breakfast and lunch spots so you could learn to eat like a local. Check them out below and make sure to follow @ThankYouMiami on Tastemade for more recommendations soon to come!
Go-Go Fresh Food Cafe
Daily Melt
Which restaurant are you most excited to try? Is there a Miami venue you would like us to feature in an upcoming appisode? What would you like to learn about that location? Leave a comment below or send us a tweet @ThankYouMiami!


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Remembering to Breathe/
When I am trying a new exercise or my trainer is pushing me to do more reps at the gym, I find that I have to remind myself to breathe. If my breathing feels off, I struggle to focus on what I am doing. Similarly, if a team isn't remembering to breathe, its cadence might be off and members might be struggling to focus on the right work. I recently talked with a team that has had challenges meeting its sprint commitments, and their release date is approaching quickly. In a panic, the team had agreed to change its sprint length, cut short its retrospective, and not focus on creating a clear plan during its sprint planning. Needless to say, the team's challenges have not been resolved through these actions. In fact, the team was on track to continue down its murky path until one team member suggested what had been in the back of others' minds: cancel the current sprint. The team had been in such a hurry to deliver that they didn't know what they were supposed to be delivering. Story conversations were churning, and the end was not in sight even though the release date was getting closer.
So they agreed to cancel the sprint. And change the sprint length to be shorter but of consistent size. And to work with their Product Owner to rewrite the backlog so the stories were clear, estimatable, and small enough to be completed in their shorter sprints. Bold moves, but as an Agile coach, I think the team is in better shape. Now we can all breathe a little easier.


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Richmond doesn't have a huge variety of climbing options, but what it does have can be a lot of fun, especially for beginner and intermediate climbers. If you've never climbed or your experience is limited, but you think it looks fun, indoor climbing gyms Peak Experiences and newcomer Triangle Rock Club are probably the best places to start. There you can learn about gear and skills, become educated in how to climb safely, practice climbing, and meet other members of the rock climbing community.
Once you're ready to head outside, the Manchester Wall offers the best climbing — for total routes, variety and difficulty — in the region. Part of the James River Park System, the Manchester Wall is actually the biggest of four pillars that, in the 19th century, held up the Richmond and Petersburg Railroad bridge.
Local climber Michael Greeby has produced a handy guide to climbing the Manchester Wall and the adjacent pillars.
The rock wall above the quarry pond at Belle Isle is also popular with climbers, though less so than the Manchester Wall. The climbs are much shorter. Setups are similar to Manchester.
If bouldering is your thing, there are options in the James River Park, especially along the Buttermilk Trail between Reedy Creek and the Nickel Bridge. Places like the Sean Lough rocks, the Egg boulder and the Whale boulder are popular with climbers.
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Christian pastors accused of smuggling North Korean defectors out of China
China arrested two South Korean Christian pastors for allegedly helping to smuggle North Korean defectors out of China, the latest in a string of detentions and expulsions aimed at South Korean Christians in the past several months.
One of the pastors was arrested with his wife as the pair tried to board a flight from China to South Korea and the other was arrested at a Chinese hotel, the Yonhap news agency reported, citing South Korean groups.
The pastors remained under arrest Wednesday, however, their wives had been released, Reuters reported.
The arrests come on the heels of a mass expulsion of South Korean missionaries from the Jilin province – which borders North Korea – in just the past few months, according to media reports noted by Christianity Today. Anywhere from 30 to 70 pastors have been kicked out of the area.
"Chinese authorities raided the homes of the missionaries, citing a problem with their visas, and told them to leave," a human rights activist told AFP.
There are 500 registered South Korean missionaries in China, according to Christianity Today; however, the publication notes the real number may be four times as high.
Word of the arrests marked the latest flashpoint in escalating tensions between China and South Korea, as Rex Tillerson makes his first trip to Asia as Secretary of State. South Korea and Japan have supported U.S. efforts to increase diplomatic and economic pressure on North Korea -- and the countries' naval forces conducted missile defense information-sharing drills with the U.S. on Wednesday.
But Beijing has raised red flags over the drills, and has claimed the planned deployment of a missile defense system known as THAAD could peer into Chinese territory, weakening its own nuclear defenses.
Tillerson, who arrived in Tokyo late Wednesday at the start of his four-day, three-nation tour, could provide some reassurance to nervous allies. He's set to meet Thursday with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida.
After Tokyo, Tillerson visits South Korea, also caught up in political upheaval after last week's ouster of its president, Park Geun-hye, over a corruption scandal. Park had been in lockstep with Washington's efforts to isolate North Korea. The favorite to succeed her is Moon Jae-in, a moderate who wants to engage North Korea's government.
Tillerson's final leg involves meetings with several senior Chinese officials in Beijing.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.


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Hello friends!
I probably won't be able to write a blog daily on what I am thankful for, so I am going to try to do one every other day if I can. For Day 3, I am thankful for my dog. For those of you who have been reading my blogs for awhile, you know how much I adore my dog. I got her when she was only 2 months old and she is now 5. I love how she follow me around everywhere I go, and how she cuddles with me at night. I couldn't be more thankful to have such a spunky, loving dog.
What are YOU thankful for today?