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The subcommand imqcmd create dst creates a new physical destination:
imqcmd create dst -t destType -n destName [ [-o property=value] … ]
You supply the destination type (q for a queue or t for a topic) and the name of the destination.
Destination names must conform to the rules described below for queue and topic destinations.
Queue destination names must conform to the following rules:
It must contain only alphanumeric characters.
It must not contain spaces.
It must begin with an alphabetic character (A–Z, a–z), an underscore (_), or a dollar sign ($).
It must not begin with the characters mq.
For example, the following command creates a queue destination named XQueue:
imqcmd create dst -t q -n XQueue
Topic destination names must conform to the same rules as queue destinations, as specified in Supported Queue Destination Names, except that Message Queue also supports, in addition, topic destination names that include wildcard characters, representing multiple destinations. These symbolic names allow publishers to publish messages to multiple topics and subscribers to consume messages from multiple topics. Using symbolic names, you can create destinations, as needed, consistent with the wildcard naming scheme. Publishers and subscribers automatically publish to and consume from any added destinations that match the symbolic names. (Wildcard topic subscribers are more common than publishers.)
The format of a symbolic topic destination name consists of multiple segments, in which wildcard characters (*, **, >) can represent one or more segments of the name. For example, suppose you have a topic destination naming scheme as follows:
where the topic name segments can have the following values:
size: large, medium, small, ...
color: red, green, blue, ...
shape: circle, triangle, square, ...
Message Queue supports the following wildcard characters:
* matches a single segment
** matches one or more segments
> matches any number of successive segments
You can therefore indicate multiple topic destinations as follows:
large.*.circle would represent:
large.red.circle large.green.circle ...
**.square would represent all names ending in .square, for example:
small.green.square medium.blue.square ...
small.> would represent all destination names starting with small., for example:
small.blue.circle small.red.square ...
To use this multiple destination feature, you create topic destinations using a naming scheme similar to that described above. For example, the following command creates a topic destination named large.green.circle:
imqcmd create dst -t t -n large.green.circle
Client applications can then create wildcard publishers or wildcard consumers using symbolic destination names, as shown in the following examples:
... String DEST_LOOKUP_NAME = "large.*.circle"; Topic t = (Destination) ctx.lookup(DEST_LOOKUP_NAME); TopicPublisher myPublisher = mySession.createPublisher(t) myPublisher.send(myMessage);
In this example, the broker will place a copy of the message in any destination that matches the symbolic name large.*.circle
... String DEST_LOOKUP_NAME = "**.square"; Topic t = (Destination) ctx.lookup(DEST_LOOKUP_NAME); TopicSubscriber mySubscriber = mySession.createSubscriber(t); Message m = mySubscriber.receive();
In this example, a subscriber will be created if there is at least one destination that matches the symbolic name **.square and will receive messages from all destinations that match that symbolic name. If there are no destinations matching the symbolic name, the subscriber will not be registered with the broker until such a destination exists.
If you create additional destinations that match a symbolic name, then wildcard publishers created using that symbolic name will subsequently publish to that destination and wildcard subscribers created using that symbolic name will subsequently receive messages from that destination.
In addition, Message Queue administration tools, in addition to reporting the total number of publishers (producers) and subscribers (consumers) for a topic destination, will also report the number of publishers that are wildcard publishers (including their corresponding symbolic destination names) and the number of subscribers that are wildcard subscribers (including their symbolic destination names), if any. See Viewing Physical Destination Information.
The imqcmd create dst command may also optionally include any property values you wish to set for the destination, specified with the -o option. For example, the following command creates a topic destination named hotTopic with a maximum message length of 5000 bytes:
imqcmd create dst -t t -n hotTopic -o maxBytesPerMsg=5000
See Chapter 17, Physical Destination Property Reference for reference information about the physical destination properties that can be set with this option. (For auto-created destinations, you set default property values in the broker's instance configuration file; see Table 16–3 for information on these properties.)
To destroy a physical destination, use the imqcmd destroy dst subcommand:
imqcmd destroy dest -t destType -n destName
This purges all messages at the specified destination and removes it from the broker; the operation is not reversible.
For example, the following command destroys the queue destination named curlyQueue:
imqcmd destroy dest -t q -n curlyQueue -u admin
You cannot destroy the dead message queue.


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Seems no matter how many times the National Park Service jiggles the handle, the Taj Mahal toilet will not be flushed from the memory of local citizens.
Seems no matter how many times the National Park Service jiggles the handle, the Taj Mahal toilet will not be flushed from the memory of local citizens.
The swank tinkeltorium came up this week during a meeting between canoe livery owners and John Donahue, superintendent of the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area.
They were discussing the park's plan to close two river access points: Milford Beach and Kittatinny Point, as part of government sequestration budget cuts.
Livery owners say the closures will hurt their businesses and eliminate shorter river rides. They urged Donahue to find another way to save money.
"There's a lot of waste in this park," said Dave Jones, co-owner of Kittatinny Canoes said.
Donahue disagreed.
Then, someone brought up the million-dollar toilet. Donahue correctly pointed out it didn't really cost a million dollars.
They were talking about the comfort station built in 1995 and 1996 at Raymondskill Falls. It is a glorified outhouse, with two pit toilets and no running water that must be closed in the winter.
It cost $377,000 and drew national attention as an example of government waste at the time.
The park service has defended it in the past, saying it was architecturally designed for beauty and durability.
But there is no excuse for that kind of waste.
Donahue was not superintendent when the royal flush (or no flush in this case) was built, but people have a long memory for wasteful spending. And they are looking for evidence of more waste now.
Why remove street signs with metal posts and install new signs with wooden posts and slightly larger letters? The park service is in the middle of that $400,000 project right now.
That's about the same sum the park had to trim to meet the sequester guidelines.
Donahue explained that the sign work money came from the Federal Highway Administration and can only be used for the project for which it was earmarked.
The project funds are completely different than the park's operating budget. If you see a road being paved or a roof being repaired, it may be from another program.
Last year the park reopened Route 209 after a 13-month closure, because a portion of the road dropped six inches. The fix required a 500-foot retaining wall below the road with 120 large earthen anchors to hold it in place.
The cost: $4.3 million, not from the operating budget but from the Federal Highway Administration.
No matter what agency grants the money, it all comes from the same place: taxpayers who don't get grants to supplement their annual income.
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For $379, the Dell SP2309W (only available direct from Dell) bundles good performance; VGA, DVI, and HDMI connections; a high 2,048×1,152-pixel resolution; an intuitive, robust and uniquely designed onscreen display; 360 degree screen rotation; and five USB ports. Compared with the $690, 24-inch Dell UltraSharp 2408WFP, the SP2309W comes up slightly short in overall performance and connection options. And for $300, the Dell S2409W offers an inch more screen real estate, but lower resolution, few ergonomic options, and slightly worse performance. The Dell SP2309W hits a sweet spot.
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The bezel of the 23-inch Dell SP2309W is a striking, glossy black that reflects everything, but it also attracts many fingerprints. The bezel measures a short 0.75 inch long on all sides, and the middle of the bottom bezel has a slightly raised silver Dell logo on it. In the top center of the bezel is an integrated 2-megapixel camera. The panel is nearly 1 inch deep. (By comparison, most 24-inch models we've tested have a panel depth of more than an inch). A thin, 1 centimeter strip wraps around the outer edge of the panel, bringing the panel width to 22.1 inches–average for a monitor of this screen size.
The circular footstand measures 10.25 inches in diameter and does a good job providing stability. We saw only minimal wobbling when we knocked the display from the sides.
For the $29 more that the SP2309W costs versus the Dell S2409W, the SP2309 includes several extra features. First, the display provides 360-degree screen rotation via a swivel mechanism on the footstand. In addition, the neck of the display is designed with a hinge at its base and the top. This lets the screen tilt all the way back so that it is facing directly up–not a particularly useful feature since this monitor doesn't have a touch screen. With a touch screen facing directly up, you could interface with the computer without having to reach way down to control the mouse. The screen height is adjustable by nearly 4 inches, and the monitor includes five USB ports (four downstream and one upstream)–two of the downstream ports on the left side of the monitor with the rest on the back to the right of the video connection options.
The Dell SP2309w's connection options include the VGA, DVI, and HDMI video connection trifecta. Although the VGA and HDMI ports are easy to reach, the DVI port sits directly behind the display's neck, making hand cramping a possibility when attempting to connect the cable.
The Dell SP2309W's onscreen display has a unique, label-less design: five small buttons line the lower right-hand corner of the bezel. Pressing the blinking bottom button brings up the OSD, which pops up parallel to the button array, each option corresponding to one of the five buttons. For example, pressing the button next to "inputsource" on the OSD brings up a menu for changing the input source. Once a new menu comes up, the function of the buttons change dynamically, as the top two buttons become the up and down arrow buttons used to navigate though the newly seen menu. Navigating the OSD takes a few minutes to get used to, but once we did, we found it was easier to use and more useful than the S2409W's impressive OSD. Since the buttons light up when they have a function and any button labels are actually on the screen, calibrating the display in a dark room proved painless. OSD options include the mainstays: brightness, contrast, and various color options. There are six presets to choose from, including Standard, Multimedia, Game, Warm, Cool, sRGB, and, of course, Custom. The presets do not change anything other than the Red, Green, and Blue color balance and therefore how well each setting works will be subjective.
The Dell SP2309W's much-touted 16:9 aspect ratio both supports a 2,048×1,152-pixel native resolution and the 1,920×1,080-pixel "Full HD" resolution. This is an interesting marketing choice in that while accurate, a 16:10 aspect on a 23-inch monitor would have an even higher native resolution of 1,920×1,200-pixels, which seems more "full." However, Dell is not alone. More and more monitor vendors are moving toward 16:9 from 16:10 because high-definition content–in particular 1080p movies–can fit onto a 1,920×1,080-pixel screen without distorting the image.
Manufacturer's specifications:
Resolution: 2,048×1,152-pixels
Pixel-response rate: 2ms
Contrast ratio: 80,000:1 (Dynamic Contrast Ratio; No number given for typical)
Brightness: 300cd/m2
Connectivity: HDMI, DVI, VGA
HDCP compliant? Yes
Included video cables? DVI
We tested the Dell SP2309W with its DVI connection. The display posted a composite score of 90 on CNET Labs' DisplayMate-based performance tests. We compared it with the 24-inch Dell Ultrasharp 2408WFP, which also scored a 90, and the Dell S2409W's 87. The SP2309W has some problems with screen uniformity, which indicates that the display may have some difficulty achieving uniform backlighting–a finding supported by the Dark Screen test in which the Dell revealed a lot of backlight bleed-through along the bottom. We also noticed a slight color tracking error in the intensity and grayscale test. A color-tracking error occurs when the intensity of red, green, and blue colors do not adjust identically with signal-level changes, resulting in slight tints of color (usually red) where only gray should be seen. Otherwise, the Dell SP2309W peformed well, especially on the Low Saturation Colors and 64-256 Intensity Color Ramp tests, which look for noticeable compression or expansion at the dark and light ends of the scale. The SP2309W displayed one of the smoothest color ramps we've seen.
The Dell SP2309W posted a brightness score of 297 candelas per square meters (cd/m2) according to our test–right near the 300 cd/m2 maximum claimed by Dell. This beats the Dell S2409W's 243cd/m2 brightness score, but the Dell Ultrasharp 2408WFP crushes that number with a 452 cd/m2 brightness rating. Our tested contrast ratio was lower than we expected coming in at 648:1, compared with the 2409WFP's 891:1 and the S2409W's 1,001:1. While its tested brightness and contrast ratio are relatively low, this did not translate into bad picture quality.
"World of Warcraft" on the Dell SP2309W looked crisp, colorful, and as darn near perfect as we've ever seen running at a 2,048×1,152-pixel resolution. "WoW" looks great on pretty much every monitor we test. Unfortunately, viewing the game from a lower-than-optimal viewing angle made the screen darken to the point that we couldn't see graphic details of the game–typical of most TN panels and has nothing to do with the game's performance.
The performance in the "Kill Bill Vol. 1" DVD on the Dell SP2309W came very close to the quality of the stellar Apple LED Cinema Display we tested in December. The colors were vibrant and the blacks dark; however, the colors and black level on the Apple are fuller and deeper, respectively. We didn't notice any streaking or ghosting and the screen remained sharp for a DVD.
The 1080p Blu-ray version of "House of Flying Daggers" looked great for the same reasons; however, we did not notice any quality advantage to the screen's 16:9 aspect ratio.
We did determine, however, that the best setting for watching games and movies on the Dell SP2308W is the Standard preset mode with a contrast of 59, and the brightness set to whichever high setting your eyes can take. We settled on a 94.
The optimal viewing angle for a monitor is usually directly in front, about a quarter of the screen's distance down from the top. At this angle, you're viewing the colors and gamma correction as they were intended. Most monitors are not made to be viewed at any other angle. Depending on its panel type, picture quality at nonoptimal angles varies. Most monitors use TN panels, which get overly bright or overly dark in parts of the screen when viewed from nonoptimal angles. The Dell SP2309W uses a TN panel, and when they are viewed from the side angles, the screen appeared to only darken slightly. When viewed from the bottom the screen darkened immediately. Of course, when viewed from the optimal angle, we had no problems.


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ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkish President Abdullah Gul on Wednesday approved a law boosting government control over the appointment of judges and prosecutors, even though he deferred some elements in the legislation to the Constitutional Court.
The law, along with a regulation tightening control of the Internet already approved by Gul, is seen by Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan's critics as part of a backlash against a corruption inquiry shaking his government.
Erdogan has also accused his enemies on Tuesday of hacking encrypted state communications to fake a phone conversation suggesting he warned his son to hide large sums of money before police raids as part of the inquiry.
The law will give the government more say in the naming of judges and prosecutors, a role currently fulfilled by the High Council of Judges and Prosecutors (HSYK).
Critics say the move contravenes the basic principle of the separation of powers enshrined in the constitution.
Erdogan has hit back at the corruption investigation, which began in December with the arrest of sons of ministers and businessmen close to the prime minister, by reassigning thousands of police and hundreds of judges and prosecutors in moves viewed as targeting what he says is a "parallel state".
Erdogan says his former ally, Turkish U.S.-based Islamic cleric Fethullah Gulen, has built that "parallel state" through his movement's influence in the judiciary and police and that the law will counter that sway.
"The HSYK has been perceived by the government as the headquarters of this so-called parallel structure, so with this law the government is dissolving that centre," the president of the Association of Judges and Prosecutors Murat Arslan said.
"It is a major blow to the independence of the judiciary. We were not a defender of the old HSYK law but this one is even worse."
Turkey's National Security Council said it held a three hour meeting on Wednesday in which the "structures and activities that threaten the peace of our nation and our national security" were discussed, in an apparent reference to the alleged parallel state.
In passing the bill, Gul said he warned the justice minister about 15 points that he regarded as anti-constitutional.
Following his intervention, some articles giving extensive authority to the justice minister, such as the power to expel audit judges and inspectors from the HSYK were removed.
Under the revisions, the board's general assembly, rather than the minister, will have the authority to take disciplinary action against board members, Gul's statement said.
"After the correction of these clear violations, I found it more appropriate for the law to be published and for the Constitutional Court to assess the other articles of the law which are subject to pro and con arguments," he said.
The main opposition CHP party is expected to file a challenge to the law at the Constitutional Court, seeking its annulment.
But even if the court rules to overturn some articles in the law, the government will have enough time to make changes that will tighten its grip over the HSYK, Arslan said.
The law will come into effect once it is published in the Official Gazette and all personnel of the HSYK, excluding the 20 elected members, will then loses their jobs.
The unelected staff amounts to around 1,000 people, including its secretary-general, inspectors, audit judges and administrative staff, whose positions will then be filled by the justice minister, according to the Hurriyet daily.
Rights groups and the opposition had urged Gul, a more conciliatory figure than Erdogan, to veto the law, just as they did with the Internet legislation.
"The post of presidency unfortunately has become a part of the attempts to cover up the filth, corruption and bribery in Turkey," the main opposition CHP party's spokesman Haluk Koc told reporters.
Reporting by Tulay Karadeniz and Humeyra Pamuk; Writing by Daren Butler; Editing by Alison Williams


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Peterson Real Fyre 48-Inch Mammoth Pine See-Thru Gas Log Set With Vented Natural Gas EPIC Burner - Basic On/Off Remote
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- Peterson Real Fyre gas logs are meticulously hand painted to re-create the look of natural wood
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- This set comes bundled with a hand-held remote for effortless across-the-room control
Peterson Real Fyre Gas Logs have withstood the test of time with traditional favorites, specialty sets like the Mammoth Pine, and by utilizing the most innovative technologies to help safeguard the environment. Gas fireplace logs are convenient and easy to use for most gas fireplaces. Their attention to log detail, log texture and flame presentation produce elegant displays that fill any room with comfort and beauty. This Peterson Real Fyre gas log set includes: Specially Designed Massive Ceramic Refractory Vented Gas Logs, Vented EPIC Burner, Custom Grate, Connector Kit, Damper Clamp, Basic On/Off Remote Transmitter and Receiver. The Peterson See-Thru EPIC Burner is designed for use with the Mammoth Pine log set, to be installed in a see-thru fireplace. The logs are to be placed on both sides of the burner and has a realistic flame pattern on both sides of the burner giving a realistic look when viewed from either side of the set. Its clean burn feature requires no granules or embers and is ideal for commercial applications such as restaurant or hotel lobbies. It has a BTU output of 215,000 BTUs. The EPIC Burner is available as a match light system or with the basic on/off safety pilot valve control system and in multiple sizes. This set features a basic on/off safety pilot valve that is operated by on/off switch or the included remote control.
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Stylish and luxurious, with a beach front location, the hotel boasts stunning sea views. Enjoy the rooftop lounge, full service W Spa and trendy Wet Deck and Sun Deck with its cabanas, bar and pool.
World-famous architect Ricardo Bofill designed the W Barcelona. Cutting edge design meets luxurious indulgence, creating an imposing feature on the city's skyline. The mirrored skyscraper sits on Barcelona's Sant Sebastia beach, and has its own dedicated entrance on to the pristine white sands. Free high-speed Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel.
The sandy beach provides a rocky jetty – popular with hotel guests looking to relax in the sunshine. The glamorous Wet Deck is brimming with sun loungers and private cabanas. The gorgeous infinity pool appears to merge with the ocean and is conveniently close to the Wet Bar, with its chilled music vibe. During evenings, The Wet Deck transforms into a lively bar with a DJ. Relax at the W Barcelona Eclipse rooftop bar with a cocktail. You can also hire a private cabana or indulge in a relaxing massage at W Spa.
After a long day of sightseeing in Barcelona, enjoy a treatment in the W Spa. Arranged over two floors, including a beauty boutique, it offers a vast range of luxurious and extravagant spa and beauty therapies. The brownie buffet in reception reinforces the fun 'no attitude' atmosphere along with the glass of Cava you'll receive on arrival in the spa. Choose from a large selection of nail polish colours at the nail salon, or indulge in a Peeling Groovy or Head Over Peels Scrub treatment. A vast gymnasium – FIT - offers classes such as Yoga and a running club whilst providing stunning views.
The guest rooms provide modern and stylish living spaces. Huge floor-to-ceiling Windows give awe-inspiring views of Barcelona, the Mediterranean, or both. The iPod docks take care of all entertainment needs, while the signature Munchie box provides extra goodies in addition to the in room minibar. Bathrooms contain W Spa amenities, powerful rain showers, ultra plush bathrobes and soft fluffy towels. Special touches include the choice to order a W picnic to take out for the day.
Upgrade to a cool corner suite, which offer double aspect windows from the lounge and bedroom, and enjoy more spacious accommodation. Many feature the bath in the bedroom, perfect for couples on a romantic break.
Start the day with breakfast in BRAVO, the hotels signature cuisine restaurant. This open plan restaurant offers high ceilings, long sharing tables and smaller secluded areas for more intimate dining. Or dine in the lovely outdoor area, overlooking the beach. Enjoy dinner at Wave and indulge in tapas featuring an extensive choice of meats and fish. Then sip cocktails and listen to the resident DJ at W Lounge. Michelin starred chef Charles Abellan is resident at the Bravo 24 restaurant, try his delicious menu in the fabulous
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Yes, Lions receiver Mike Thomas is running with the third string in Detroit. Yes, he had a bad rep on Friday, where he was shut down by cornerback Domonique Johnson so badly that quarterback Matthew Stafford didn't even throw the ball.
But that doesn't mean Thomas will be cut. Per a source with knowledge of his overall performance in camp, he has had plenty of positive plays, too. More importantly, Thomas has $1 million guaranteed this year, which could make the Lions more likely to keep him on the 53-man roster.
Besides, there are still four weeks to go before the Lions make their final cuts, and four preseason games to be played. One bad play won't seal his fate any more than one great play would cement his spot on the roster.


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Engineers in Japan and Bangladesh have devised unique solutions to cope with rising sea levels, says Klaus Jacob, a geo-physicist and senior research scientist at Columbia University. Jacob lauds those engineered solutions, but says they have their limits. And he calls Hurricane Sandy an important wake-up call, and says it's high time for cities around the world, including New York to take the threat of coastal flooding more seriously. "We had one wake-up call last year under the name of Irene. We got away with less than we will most likely incur from Sandy," says Jacob. "The question is how many wake-up calls do we need to get out of our snoozing, sleeping, dreaming morning attitude? We have to get into action. We have to set priorities and spend money. For every one dollar invested in protection you get a return of four dollars of not incurred losses."
Hurricane Sandy Serves as 'Wake-Up Call' to the Dangers of Rising Sea Levels
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Canon PowerShot A80
Featuring a high-tech design with aluminum front cover and metallic handgrip, the Canon PowerShot A80 combines a sense of both the modern and the traditional. Despite its entry-level designation in Canon's digital lineup, the easy-to-operate, 4-megapixel PowerShot A80 is a surprisingly advanced model with sophisticated optics and manual controls. It also features a twisting LCD screen.
Optics and Resolution
The PowerShot A80 offers a 4-megapixel CCD sensor that produces images up to 2272 x 1704 pixels for photo-quality 11 x 14 inch enlargements. Other resolution modes include 1600 x 1200, 1024 x 768, and 640 x 480. The 3x zoom lens has a focal length of 7.8-23.4mm (equivalent to 38-114mm in 35mm photography). It also incorporates a 3.6x digital zoom for a total 11x zoom. The PowerShot A80 also features Canon's nine-point AiAF system for focusing accuracy, shutter speeds of 15 to 1/1,500 second, and fast sequence shooting at a rate of 2.2 frames per second (fps).
Movie Mode
In addition to taking still photos, the A80 can also record up to 3 minutes of video with sound. It has two resolution settings: 320 x 240, and 160 x 120. You can record for up to 3 minutes per clip in either resolution. Note that you cannot use the optical zoom when in movie mode. The included 32 MB memory card can hold 91 seconds of video at the highest setting.
More Features
The PowerShot A80 has a 1.5-inch variable-angle LCD monitor that gives you even more shooting options. Turn the LCD monitor 180 degrees toward the front of the camera and the A80 will display your choice of a mirror image or a non-reversed image to give you a true view of your actual shot.
Offering a wider scope for photographic experimentation, Canon has also included manual, aperture priority, and shutter priority exposure modes. These modes are supported by a metering system that boasts evaluative, center-weighted average and spot options.
Canon's DIGIC (DIGital Imaging Core) processor ensures excellent color rendition and white balance for every shot, as well as super-fast auto focusing, noise-free imaging, and advanced flash exposure performance.
- Shooting Modes: Auto, Creative (P, Av, Tv, M, Custom 1, Custom 2), Programmed Image Control Zone, Image (Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Stitch Assist, Movie)
- White Balance Control: Auto, Pre-set (Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent or Fluorescent H) or Custom
- Built-in flash with auto, red-eye reduction, on/of, and slow sync modes; 10-second recycle time
- Maximum Aperture: f/2.8/ 8.0 (W), f/4.9/ 8.0 (T)
- Photo Effects: Vivid Color, Neutral Color, Low Sharpening, Sepia, Black & White
- Continuous shooting mode: 2.2 shots per second with LCD and Large/Fine mode off
- Self timer with 2 and 10 second options
Canon has introduced a series of printers designed to work directly with its lineup of digital cameras. Using these printers, no computer is required–simply connect the camera to the printer and start printing. Printers include Canon's bubble jet direct printers i900D and i960, and card photo printer CP-200 and CP-300. Of course, photos from your camera can also be printed on any home computer system with an inkjet printer, sent off for online processing, or simply enjoyed on your computer screen.
Storage and Transfer
Images are stored on CompactFlash Type I memory cards; a 32 MB card is included. When shooting in Large/Normal mode, you can store 54 images on the included memory card. Images can be downloaded to either a Mac or PC via USB 1.1, which means the camera can be connected to any USB-based Windows Me/2000/XP and Mac OS 8.6 or later computer without installing any software.
Power and Size
The camera is powered by 4 AA batteries (alkalines included, NiMH rechargeables recommended). It measures 4.1 by 2.5 by 1.4 inches and weighs 8.8 ounces (excluding battery).
What's In The Box
This package includes the PowerShot A80 digital camera, 32 MB CompactFlash memory card, four AA alkaline batteries, USB and AV cables, and wrist strap. It also comes with ArcSoft Camera Suite and Digital Camera Solutions CD-ROMs with imaging software and USB drivers for Windows and Mac.


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The first big wave of new rules under the federal health care law goes into effect on Thursday, leaving many insurers scrambling to get ahead of the changes. Insurers are cutting administrative staff to lower overhead costs, investing in major technology upgrades and training employees to field the expected influx of customer inquiries.
Despite the talk among some Republicans of repealing all or part of the law, insurers say they cannot afford to put off the changes. Many said they are fundamentally altering their business models to cope.
"It is really the Manhattan Project because of the scale and the scope," said Karen Ignagni, the chief executive of America's Health Insurance Plans, a trade group.
Under the new law, insurers that offer child-only policies must begin covering all children, even the seriously ill, beginning Thursday. Insurers must also begin offering free preventive services, and for the first time, their premiums must start passing muster with both federal and state regulators by the end of the year.
Companies are choosing to avoid some of the new rules by no longer offering certain policies. Aetna, WellPoint and Cigna, for example, have announced that they would stop selling new child-only policies, at least in some states. Ahead of the regulatory review, some already raised premiums earlier in the year.
The coming weeks and months are seen as an important test of the legislation — and a dry run of sorts for the more far-reaching changes required by the law in 2014, when insurers will have to offer coverage to everyone and begin selling their plans on state-run exchanges.
Adjusting to the new terrain could push some insurers out of business, health care analysts said. In a setback to the bottom line, for example, insurers will no longer be able to pick and choose enrollees to avoid covering people who are likely to run up high medical bills, and many of the markets where they operate will become much less profitable.
"A lot of health plans will struggle and fail," said Jeff Fusile, a health care partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers.
Blue Shield of California, which was an early proponent of requiring insurers to cover everyone, has trained about 2,500 people — about half of its work force — on the impact of the new law. About 250 of the employees are leading teams responsible for reprogramming computer systems, determining the cost of new policies and making sure the people answering the phone have answers to customer questions, among other tasks.
"The train has left the station, and we'd much rather be the ones with the engineer's hat," said Bruce Bodaken, the chief executive of Blue Shield, a nonprofit health plan based in San Francisco.
The challenge for the industry as a whole will be to demonstrate an ability to oversee patient care and work closely with hospitals and doctors to find ways to improve the quality of care — all the while making it less costly. To that end, insurers are making significant investments in technology systems and new areas of expertise.
Blue Shield says it has already increased its efforts to address the cost and quality of care by exploring new ways to pay doctors and hospitals. "We're going to do a lot more innovation and experimentation, failing and succeeding, than we've ever being doing before," Mr. Bodaken said.
Like many of its competitors, Blue Shield is also upgrading its technology systems. The plan is spending several hundred million dollars on the effort, and both the new and old systems must be reprogrammed at the same time to reflect the new rules.
But the cost of such upgrades could be the undoing of some plans, said Mr. Fusile, the health care partner.
"The biggest challenge facing the payers is that they are going through a pretty massive investment in information technology," he said. "They have their plate pretty full from that."
Even those insurers that were critical of the legislation have little choice but to comply. Still, several plans have chosen to avoid the new rules by ceasing to offer certain policies. In the case of the child-only policies, the insurers say the new rules could force them to cover too many sick children and too few healthy ones.


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David Carroll: Investors Have U.S.-Centric View
David Carroll, senior executive vice president, wealth, brokerage & retirement at Wells Fargo & Co. gives his take on the mood of investors and how they may need to broaden their investment horizons.
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Inner Richmond Real Estate
Inner Richmond is a pleasant neighborhood in San Francisco, California. This multicultural neighborhood has a diverse selection of eateries, shops, and events. Geary Boulevard is a central staple of Inner Richmond, serving the community with a plethora of restaurants and nightlife opportunities. For a quick bit, locals congregate at Village Pizzeria. Inner Richmond is noted for its practical prices and scenic views. At its southern border is the Golden Gate Park. The park encourages the Inner Richmond community to be active and embrace the outdoors in beautiful San Francisco.
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This Too Shall Pass
January 27, 2012 2 Comments
As I begin to round the bend on my last lap – year four of residency – my view of the world has opened. My tunnel vision is beginning to subside. I take in my surroundings – the rooms of my emergency room, the closets, the counters, these cold, hard tiles. This chair and counter, where I have spent countless days and nights, working, racing, learning. Even these will be gone soon. It is the simple things – the distinct sound of the black phone ringing next to me, begging to be heard as I stubbornly ignore it. Room Number 5 where, for the first time, my attending turned to me and said, "You saved someone's life today." I see the ghosts of patients in each bed – how many I have cared for. I wonder if they still remember me.
I realized today that residency is not static. The people who have come on this journey with me – we have traveled through residency together, but we have also traveled through life together. Some have balded, others have given birth. All have cried and laughed and struggled. Some have suffered through their own illnesses during this time, or the loss of loved ones. And our attendings – they too have aged. Four years is not an insignificant amount of time in life.
I had hoped that time would freeze during these last four years – and that somehow I could it win back. I deserved it – after all that I have sacrificed. But time – life – does not work this way. These years have passed…and I have let them pass by simply waiting for the end. Looking back, I realize how much has been lost, swept away, missed. Life has happened during these years of tunnel vision, sleepless nights, and overwhelming hardships.
I feel my feet on the pavement – there is a calm that comes with rounding the bend on lap three. Deep breaths, fresh air – I am finding my stride as a physician. My pace is steady now – the finish line is close enough that I can sense it right there, just beyond my reach. My shifts ebb and flow, all with the knowledge that the river has run its course and I am almost there. The ease with which I now do central lines, arterial lines, intubations, lumbar punctures, calms me. There is a peace that comes with lap three. I will take this time I have left to look around, to remember, and to think about all that has happened on this journey.


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Or at least that is what I used to think. Until I remembered how for my first married birthday I asked for charcoal and a figure drawing book and took myself off to the cathedral in Lausanne to be alone and draw - only to end up on the steps in the sunlight quietly sketching nothing much, but so loving the feel of the soot on my hands and the reverence of just enjoyment.
Or the writing class I went to when I was scared spitless and had hardly any brain matter left from sleep deprivation and babies (let alone any words grown-ups used that I could easily recall.) Or the oil painting class I struck out and bravely took (and left in tears more than once) when I had two toddlers at home and was starved for creativity. Or the running coach I worked with when I was by far the slowest and most intimidated person on the track. (Really.)
I knew somewhere in me that art and running and writing were all connected. I just couldn't exactly explain how if you'd asked me.
Slowly - over the years - I began to notice more and more how much my body and creating were linked. I imagine that should not actually be a revelation considering how much of life stems from our bodies to begin with, but to me it was (and still is) just that: a revelation.
The voice deep within our body is directly, directly connected to the voice that gives birth to beauty through our very own hands, mouth, eyes and words.
There is so much more I want to write about this - how my relationship to myself, my physical self, has opened up a whole new depth of understanding truth and intuition, courage and choice. And how that is unlocked or cultivated, what a process of creation is like and how it can be something I take responsibility for. How it really, really isn't the end goal but the journey of listening that is so alive and vital in making art.
All of that is profound and new to me. I am learning so much. And I have one new, little step I want to share here.
Our art group went to a figure drawing class this week. And we found out days before that the model would be nine months pregnant. When I heard that I actually teared up. It seemed so right with all I have been learning.
I was not at all sure what to expect but I had determined ahead of time that if I did only one thing it would be to enjoy the process. I have never been (in my estimation) good at figure drawing, but I love it and I wanted that to be what I focused on. I also knew what I wanted to use to draw based on how it felt to my fingers and I knew I wanted to use a lot of colour.
So I was listening (new for me) but I was not at all sure I wouldn't feel mortified by the outcome. And I decided (sincerely) not to care. It took my husband's response for me to think maybe it was okay to share what I did. (There will be - drawn - nudity if you prefer not to see it. )
I really enjoyed it and loved being with the friends I was with.
This is a figure sketch I did in 2004.
These are the sketches I did this week.


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Here is a little joke which started me thinking...
An older man goes into the Doctor's surgery.
They always ask at the doctor's reception why you are there, and you have to answer in front of others what's wrong and it can be embarrassing.
There's nothing worse than a Doctor's Receptionist who insists you tell her what is wrong with you, in a room full of other patients. I know most of us have experienced this, and here's how one old guy handled it.
A 75-year-old man walked into a crowded waiting room and approached the desk. The Receptionist said, "Yes sir, what are you seeing the Doctor for today?"
"There's something wrong with my penis," he replied.
The receptionist became irritated and said, "You shouldn't come into a crowded waiting room and say a thing like that."
"Why not, you asked me what was wrong and I just told you," he said.
The Receptionist replied, archly; "Now you've caused some embarrassment in this room full of people. You should have said there is something wrong with your ear or something and then discussed the problem further with the Doctor in private."
The man replied, "And you shouldn't ask people questions - in a roomful of strangers - if the answer could embarrass anyone." The man turned, walked out, waited several minutes, and then re-entered.
The Receptionist smiled smugly and asked, "Yes?"
"There's something wrong with my ear," he stated.
The Receptionist nodded approvingly and smiled, knowing he had taken her advice. "And what is wrong with your ear, Sir?"
"You may not understand this, but I seem to be having a problem peeing out of it!" he replied.
What is wrong here?
Saying the word "penis" in front of strangers? It is just an organ which half of the world population has and most of the other half knows about. What is so embarrassing about it?
Or is it about such question should not be asked in the first place? Why the receptionist needs to know? Assign an appropriate doctor to look after the man?
Or is it about one should not answer a question honestly?
The joke started me thinking ....


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Re: Problem/bug with ends of thick lines in graphics
- To: mathgroup at smc.vnet.net
- Subject: [mg88465] Re: Problem/bug with ends of thick lines in graphics
- From: Alexey Popkov <popkov at gmail.com>
- Date: Tue, 6 May 2008 06:38:31 -0400 (EDT)
- References: <email@example.com>
On May 3, 2:16 pm, David Reiss <dbre... at gmail.com> wrote: > In a quick search of things I haven't found a mention of the following > simple graphics issue and I'm checking in with the group to see if > there is a memory of its mention and if there is a simple fix (and > which is not a complicated hack) that I've not been able to come up > with. > > Consider the following graph: > > Plot[x, {x, 1/3, 3/4}, PlotRange -> {{0, 1}, {0, 1}}, > PlotStyle -> {AbsoluteThickness[20]}] > > When you plot it you will see that the line's ends are not > rectangular, whereas you would certainly want them to be so. (An > alternative would be to have them be rounded, for example, but the > question will remain the same whatever your preference is.) Rather > they appear as polygonal in a way inconsistent with the line itself. Obviously this is a bug. Unfortunately this bug is not fixed in version 6.02. And in version 5.2 this bug does not appear. Thus this is regression bug! Some graphical functionality was broken in version 6!


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Publications: Doupé, Robert
Journal Article
Lymbery, A.J., Kay, G.D., Doupé, R.G., Partridge, G.J. and Norman, H.C. (2013) The potential of a salt-tolerant plant (Distichlis spicata cv. NyPa Forage) to treat effluent from inland saline aquaculture and provide livestock feed on salt-affected farmland. Science of The Total Environment, 445-446 . pp. 192-201.
Doupé, R.G., Mitchell, J., Knott, M.J., Davis, A.M. and Lymbery, A.J. (2010) Efficacy of exclusion fencing to protect ephemeral floodplain lagoon habitats from feral pigs (Sus scrofa). Wetlands Ecology and Management, 18 (1). pp. 69-78.
Doupé, R.G., Knott, M.J., Schaffer, J., Burrows, D.W. and Lymbery, A.J. (2010) Experimental herbivory of native Australian macrophytes by the introduced Mozambique tilapia Oreochromis mossambicus. Austral Ecology, 35 (1). pp. 24-30.
Lymbery, A.J., Hassan, M., Morgan, D.L., Beatty, S.J. and Doupé, R.G. (2010) Parasites of native and exotic freshwater fishes in south-western Australia. Journal of Fish Biology, 76 (7). pp. 1770-1785.
Partridge, G.J., Jenkins, G.I., Doupé, R.G., DeLestang, S., Ginbey, B.M. and French, D. (2009) Factors affecting mark quality of alizarin complexone-stained otoliths in juvenile black bream Acanthopagrus butcheri and a prescription for dosage. Journal of Fish Biology, 75 (6). pp. 1518-1523.
Hassan, M., Beatty, S.J., Morgan, D.L., Doupé, R.G. and Lymbery, A.J. (2008) An introduced parasite, lernaea cyprinacea L., found on native freshwater fishes in the south west of Western Australia. Journal of the Royal Society of Western Australia, 91 (2). pp. 149-153.
Doupé, R.G. (2007) Where are they now? A baseline distributional description of introduced redclaw crayfish Cherax quadricarinatus (von Martens) in the east Kimberley region. Journal of the Royal Society of Western Australia, 90 (4). pp. 215-218.
Lymbery, A., Doupé, R., Bennett, T. and Starcevich, M. (2006) Efficacy of a subsurface-flow wetland using the estuarine sedge to treat effluent from inland saline aquaculture. Aquacultural Engineering, 34 (1). pp. 1-7.
Doupé, R.G., Lymbery, A.J. and Pettit, N.E. (2006) Stream salinization is associated with reduced taxonomic, but not functional diversity in a riparian plant community. Austral Ecology, 31 (3). pp. 388-393.
Doupé, R., Froend, R. and Pettit, N. (2006) A comment on allocating regulated river water for the Ord River, Western Australia. Ecological Management and Restoration, 7 (1). pp. 32-36.
Gill, H.S., Morgan, D.L., Doupé, R.G. and Rowland, A.J. (2006) The fishes of Lake Kununurra, a highly regulated section of the Ord River in northern Western Australia. Records of the Western Australian Museum, 23 (1). pp. 1-6.
Doupé, R.G. and Lymbery, A.J. (2005) Additive genetic and other sources of variation in growth traits of juvenile black bream Acanthopagrus butcheri. Aquaculture Research, 36 (7). pp. 621-626.
Doupé, R.G. and Lymbery, A.J. (2005) Environmental Risks Associated with Beneficial End Uses of Mine Lakes in Southwestern Australia. Mine Water and the Environment, 24 (3). pp. 134-138.
Doupé, R.G. and Lymbery, A.J. (2005) Genetic covariation in production traits of sub-adult black bream Acanthopagrus butcheri after grow-out. Aquaculture Research, 36 (11). pp. 1128-1132.
Doupé, R.G., Morgan, D.L. and Gill, H.S. (2005) Prospects for a restorative fishery enhancement of Lake Kununurra: A high-level tropical impoundment on the Ord River, Western Australia. Pacific Conservation Biology, 11 (2). pp. 136-146.
Doupé, R.G., Sarre, G.A., Partridge, G.J., Lymbery, A.J. and Jenkins, G.I. (2005) What are the prospects for black bream Acanthopagrus butcheri (Munro) aquaculture in salt-affected inland Australia? Aquaculture Research, 36 (14). pp. 1345-1355.
Doupé, R.G. and Lymbery, A.J. (2004) Indicators of genetic variation for feed conversion efficiency in black bream. Aquaculture Research, 35 (14). pp. 1305-1309.
Doupé, R.G., Morgan, D.L., Gill, H.S. and Rowland, A.J. (2004) Introduction of redclaw crayfish Cherax quadricarinatus (von Martens) to Lake Kununurra, Ord River, Western Australia: Prospects for a 'yabby' in the Kimberley. Journal of the Royal Society of Western Australia, 87 (4). pp. 187-191.
Lever, C., Lymbery, A.J. and Doupé, R.G. (2004) Preliminary Comparisons of Yield and Profit Achieved from Different Rainbow Trout, Oncorhynchus mykiss, Production Systems in Inland Western Australia. Journal of Applied Aquaculture, 16 (1). pp. 63-74.
Morgan, D.L., Rowland, A.J., Gill, H.S. and Doupé, R.G. (2004) The implications of introducing a large piscivore (Lates calcarifer) into a regulated northern Australian river (Lake Kununurra, Western Australia). Lakes and Reservoirs: Research and Management, 9 (3-4). pp. 181-193.
Lymbery, A.J., Doupé, R.G. and Pettit, N.E. (2003) Effects of salinisation on riparian plant communities in experimental catchments on the Collie River, Western Australia. Australian Journal of Botany, 51 (6). pp. 667-672.
Doupé, R.G., Lymbery, A.J. and Greeff, J. (2003) Genetic variation in the growth traits of straight-bred and crossbred black bream (Acanthopagrus butcheri Munro) at 90 days of age. Aquaculture Research, 34 (14). pp. 1297-1301.
Doupé, R.G., Lymbery, A.J., Wong, S. and Hobbs, R.P. (2003) Larval anisakid infections of some tropical fish species from north-west Australia. Journal of Helminthology, 77 (4). pp. 363-365.
Starcevich, M.R., Lymbery, A.J. and Doupé, R.G. (2003) Potential environmental impacts from farming rainbow trout using inland saline water in Western Australia. Australasian Journal of Environmental Management, 10 (1). pp. 15-24.
Doupé, R.G., Lymbery, A.J. and Starcevich, M.R. (2003) Rethinking the land: The development of inland saline aquaculture in Western Australia. International Journal of Agricultural Sustainability, 1 (1). pp. 30-37.
Doupé, R.G. and Lymbery, A.J. (2003) Toward the Genetic Improvement of Feed Conversion Efficiency in Fish. Journal of the World Aquaculture Society, 34 (3). pp. 245-254.
Doupé, R.G., Partridge, G.J. and Lymbery, A.J. (2003) Visible implant fluorescent elastomer tags as pedigree markers for applied aquaculture: an evaluation using black bream Acanthopagrus butcheri. Aquaculture Research, 34 (8). pp. 681-683.
Doupé, R., Lymbery, A., Sarre, G., Jenkins, G., Partridge, G. and George, R. (2003) The national research and development plan for commercial inland saline aquaculture: a view from afar. Natural Resource Management, 6 (1). pp. 31-34.
Doupé, R.G. and Pettit, N.E. (2002) Ecological perspectives on regulation and water allocation for the Ord River, Western Australia. River Research and Applications, 18 (3). pp. 307-320.
Doupé, R.G. and Lymbery, A.J. (2002) Justification for genetic improvement in growth rates of black bream (Acanthopagrus butcheri): A partial budgeting analysis. Aquaculture Economics & Management, 6 (5). pp. 339-348.
Lymbery, A.J., Doupé, R.G., Munshi, M.A. and Wong, T. (2002) Larvae of Contracaecum sp. among inshore fish species of southwestern Australia. Diseases of Aquatic Organisms, 51 . pp. 157-159.
Lymbery, A.J., Doupé, R.G., Jenkins, G. and Thorne, T. (2000) Genetics in the aquaculture industry. Aquaculture Research, 31 (1). pp. 1-2.
Doupé, R.G. and Lymbery, A.J. (2000) Managing translocations of aquatic species. Aquaculture Research, 31 (1). p. 151.
Doupé, R.G., Alder, J. and Lymbery, A.J. (1999) Environmental and product quality in finfish aquaculture development: an example from inland Western Australia. Aquaculture Research, 30 (8). pp. 595-602.
Doupé, R.G. and Lymbery, A.J. (1999) Escape of cultured barramundi (Lates calcarifer Bloch) into impoundments of the Ord River system, Western Australia. Journal of the Royal Society of Western Australia, 82 (4). pp. 131-136.
Doupé, R. and Recher, H.F. (1999) Gene pool management of hatchery Barramundi Lates calcarifer for production and stock augmentation programmes. Pacific Conservation Biology, 5 (1). pp. 73-75.
Doupé, R.G., Horwitz, P. and Lymbery, A.J. (1999) Mitochondrial genealogy of Western Australian barramundi: applications of inbreeding coefficients and coalescent analysis for separating temporal population processes. Journal of Fish Biology, 54 (6). pp. 1197-1209.
Doupé, Robert G. (2004) Selection for faster growing black bream Acanthopagrus butcheri. PhD thesis, Murdoch University.


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Foes of equal rights law deliver signatures seeking repeal
Opponents of Houston's new non-discrimination ordinance turned in well more than the minimum number of signatures needed to trigger a November vote on whether to repeal the measure.
Most of the divisiveness around the ordinance stems from the protections it extends to gay and transgender residents, groups not already protected under federal laws like the ordinance's other protected categories: sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, pregnancy and genetic information, as well as family, marital or military status.
A group of conservative political and faith leaders on Thursday claimed to have gathered more than 50,000 signatures within the 30-day window after the ordinance's passage, about 30,000 of which they said have been validated as coming from registered city of Houston voters, as required by law.
"It has been shown and demonstrated that the people of the city do not want this ordinance," said pastor Max Miller, of the Baptist Ministers Association of Houston and Vicinity. "We simply say: Allow the people to vote on this ordinance."
Staff in the city secretary's office will have 30 days to verify the petitions, said Mayor Annise Parker, who pledged to fight the effort to overturn the ordinance should it make the November ballot.
"This was not a narrowly focused, special-interest ordinance," said Parker, the first openly lesbian mayor of a major American city. "This is something that the business and civic community of Houston was firmly behind and we fully expect if there is a campaign that it will be a spirited campaign, but we'll have the same outcome in November as we had around the council table."
The ordinance applies to businesses that serve the public, private employers, housing, city employment and city contracting. Religious institutions would be exempt. Violators could be fined up to $5,000.


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Food and drink
Most of the global population rely on crops from just 30 plant species in their diet. However, many more species are important food sources - around 7,000 plant species have been used by humans for food - and fungi also play a vital role in food production.
Humans rely on plants to provide them with the vast majority of their food. Staple crops such as rice, wheat, cassava, potatoes and chickpeas all come from plants. Without plants, luxuries such as chocolate, honey, sugar, nuts, herbs and spices would not be available to us.
Did you know?
Cola flavoured drinks first became popular in the late 19th century when a pharmacist combined extracts from kola nuts (Cola species) and coca leaves (Erythroxylum coca) with sugar, carbonated water and other flavourings to create a 'brain tonic'.
Plants can supply all the essential parts of a healthy human diet. Carbohydrates such as starch (a valuable energy source) are found in seeds, grains and tubers (for example oats, rice and potatoes). Pulses, from the pea and bean family (Leguminosae) provide us with proteins. The rich variety of vegetable oils that can be obtained from plants (such as olive oil from Olea europea) contribute to the fats needed in a healthy diet. Fruits and vegetables are valuable sources of vitamins and minerals.
Coffee and tea, and even the sugar you add to sweeten them, are sourced from plants. About 1.5 billion cups of coffee and over 3 billion cups of tea are consumed worldwide every day, so the plants from which these drinks are produced are clearly important to many people's lives.
All alcoholic drinks are made using plant material. Beer, perhaps the world's oldest alcoholic drink, is produced using malted cereal grains. Hops (Humulus lupulus) can also be added to provide flavour and the characteristic bitter taste. Many alcoholic drinks are fruit-based, such as wine, which is made using grapes, and cider, from apples.
Other drinks, including fruit juices, cordials, hot drinking chocolate, colas and coconut milk, also owe their existence to plants.
Herbs and spices
The herbs and spices used to add flavour to our food are obtained from a wide range of plant parts, including roots, fruits, leaves and seeds. The aromas of herbs and spices are the result of volatile chemicals that are released, for example, when they are crushed or chewed, or on ripening. Popular herbs and spices include ginger, lemongrass, chilli pepper, rosemary, oregano and allspice.
Capsicum fruits, including the chilli pepper, have been part of the human diet for at least 10,000 years.
Fungi, especially the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae, provide us with numerous foods and beverages, including staples like bread and beer. Button mushroom (Agaricus bisporus) is one of the most commonly cultivated and widely consumed mushrooms in the world, but there are many more edible species.


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We've all seen a dog or two in our lives sit, shake, or roll over. They're adorable and often-difficult tricks to teach to a pup. Then we see a video like "Dancing Pit Bull," and it kind of raises the bar for amazing canine abilities.
In the video, posted to YouTube two days ago, the dog and its human, a belly dancer, perform a routine that defies belief in its intricacy, at least as far as dog dancing is concerned. Not much is known about the provenance of the pair's moves, but the video was uploaded to YouTube by Alex Zhardanovsky, no stranger to viral videos himself, and it has since exploded into quite a hit.
It now has more than 150,000 views and a huge crowd of fans. People are commenting passionately, writings things like "That's one talented dog!" and "This pit bull should have opened the World Cup."
Dog dancing, or "Canine Freestyle," is actually an organized activity in some parts of the world, so if you think your dog could have moves like this, you might look into it.
If you'd like to share any pet tricks of your own, smart or stupid, share them with us on Facebook, or Twitter.


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Ali Larter is the August 2010 cover girl for Lucky magazine. She was also on the May 2008 cover. And the March 2007. Why? Does she have anything new to say? And what did they do to her legs?
WWD calls Ali Larter "old reliable," and a search shows that her March 2007 cover sold 278,000 copies, the best in that half of the year. The only issue which sold better was the September issue , usually the biggest of the year. Larter's May 2008 issue sold 225,000 copies. Respectable, but not great.
So what is Larter's appeal? Thanks to Varsity Blues, Obsessed, Heroes and the Resident Evil flicks, she's recognizable — but not overexposed. You may not love her, but you don't hate her, either. She may not offer the "wow" factor of an A-lister, but her style seems easy and relatable. Some stars have so much bullshit going on in their personal lives you don't give a crap what kind of lipgloss they like. But not knowing (or caring) much about Ali Larter's life makes her the perfect chick to suggest a great "never-fail" outfit. (Also, she's thin and blonde. Lucky loves that.)
The problem: In the August 2010 issue, Lucky declares that Larter "gravitates toward more effortless dressing these days." She tells the mag: "I always feel sexiest in a pair of blue jeans and a white shirt." Uh, yeah. We know. in March 2007, Ali told Lucky: "My easiest, never-fail outfit is a plain white tank, old Levi's, and a pair of chic thong sandals." New issue, same old shit.
Oh! Here's what's new: Her digitally altered thighs. She's so lucky!
Our Latest Cover Girl, Ali Larter, Knows What Looks Good On Her [Lucky]
Memo Pad [WWD]
Earlier: Ali Larter: Lucky Girl
Another leg-check, with a more recent unretouched photo.