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The Command Principle
When was the last time anyone in NZ resigned their office on a matter of principle, or refused an order because it was illegal, unconstitutional or unethical? I can think of public official whose jobs were terminated one way or another or golden parachuted to safety etc. but I can't recall a resignation on principle. Surprisingly, counter-intuitively it's the politicians themselves that display acts of principle: Tariana Turia quitting Labour the most recent example (Matt Rata before her).
The Judiciary are insulated in legislation and makes rulings contrary to the government's position all the time without any overt personal moves against them. Oh sure, Cullen (the Attorney-General) can criticize their independence but nothing more than authoritarian rhetoric – at the moment).
There have been "whistle-blowers", those who leak information, a vast array of incompetent, over-paid officials who have eventually been found to resign only after they have been afforded the dignity of an exit package and an unwarranted positive testimonial. Embarrassments like Judge Beattie (found "not guilty" while his co-accused judge pleaded guilty) can be shifted sideways to anonymous postings (Accident Compensation Appeals Authority in Beattie's case), but someone speaking up at all, let alone being punished? I just can't say I've heard of that, except at the relatively low-level like Corrections Dept. staff member Jossie Bullock or nurse Neil Pugmine who were dealt with by their employers for their going public on issues that alarmed them.
I raise the issue of the seemingly systematic timidity of public officials because of the petition I wrote to the Governor-General imploring her to refuse assent, or at least delay assent, to the Foreshore & Seabed Bill in 2004. She signed it while on holiday immediately after it was couriered to her before seeing the petitions. Now for her to have even delayed the signing would have been a constitutional crisis of sorts, but the circumstances certainly justified it. On lower order issues one would think the ability and justifications for stands on principle would occur far more often. Apparently not.
It could be argued that officials do what they can within the rules and their battles are unsung, but I'm not convinced. As the movie Judgment at Nuremburg illustrated even those Germans who were used as prosecution witnesses had often gone along with the Nazis to an unacceptable stage of active collaboration.
Nixon wanted to fire the special investigator delving into the Watergate affair and instructed his Attorney-General to do so. Because it was constitutionally improper he refused and Nixon sacked him. Within hours he brought in the new Attorney-General and asked the same of him – he also refused – and Nixon then instantly fired him. Then he finally found one who would fire the investigator. I fear that in the NZ system, that is to say the Westminster/Crown system, he would have been sacked first go with not even so much as an argument and probably scant media scrutiny too.
So I watch the current Prime Minister'[s criticism and that of the Attorney-General (he's not a lawyer) of the Auditor-General with expectancy. He has had the temerity to publicly rebuke the ruling Labour Party's fraudulent election spending. Not that he's alone in this of course, they had had warnings from many electoral authorities over it before it happened. Under the aegis of the State Services Commission he is safe…for now.
I recall though the flip-side of the "whistle-blowers" – the government's little helpers (why else would they – apart from ideology and partnership?). I'm thinking here specifically of the former Solicitor-General, Terence Arnold, the principle head-kicker for prosecuting Opposition M.P's (and humiliated in front of the Supreme Court with the watery evidence against Ahmed Zaoui) who was earlier this year elevated to the Justice of the High Court and Appeal Court. What appears to the outside observer as Mugabesque political persecution has apparently been repaid with a judicial role. I'm particularly alarmed and not confident that Arnold is appropriate because my Appeal is set to go before that court in the near future. What will someone with an authoritarian track record make of sedition?
The close knit nature of NZ's legal fraternity (or should that be sorority?) as well as the other elites poses crucial questions of independence and objectivity as no-one wants to damage their careers by upsetting the cozy arrangements. Indeed, combined with the rigid power structures and command oriented institutional history, I wonder if they could even identify what principles are worth having let alone be capable of defending them.
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Hospital patients helped doctors train their colleagues in spotting hard-to-detect eye conditions.
The BMI Garden Hospital in Sunny Garden Road, Hendon, held an opthalmology masterclass to help consultants diagnose the rare eye disorders.
More than 30 doctors from across England took part in the event.
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According to Boston Globe reporter Nick Cafardo, Red Sox special assistant Allard Baird recently scouted Salty. Cafardo added that Saltalamacchia's defense didn't look solid on that particular night, though. Cafardo also notes that other scouts who have seen the catcher in winter ball thought his defensive skills were up to par.
I know, I know. What's new? DWL ball is on break until Friday. However, Salty did not play in the most recent two games played. He was playing pretty much every game. Looks like Salty was sent home or sent somewhere else maybe?
Also, the Red Sox might have a little bit of pressure on them since the Yankees are signing everyone.
I know this has been like beating a dead horse, but here it is. Kick it.


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Rustic Elegance & Mountain Seclusion $100-$135 night Wi-Fi in Dillard
- bedrooms 3
- baths 2
- sleeps 6
- pool no
- hot tub no
- pets considered ask owner
- type Cabin
rates (USD)
/ night
$ 770 / week
vacation rental description
The perfect getaway-hideaway with an incredible Mountain view from our picturesque setting above the very scenic Wollfork Valley. Family owned with attention to every detail.
Thank you for letting us enjoy your beautiful cabin. We have loved our stay & hope that we can take advantage of coming & staying in the future. This place has a great energy that relaxes and comforts all that stay. We did not get to enjoy all the sights, but there really was no need. We found that this place offered all the beauty, peace & tranquility that one could hope to find. This has been the perfect cabin escape & we leave recharged & refreshed. Thank you, Michael & Kellie, SC
Sure glad we found you! The cottage is beautiful & I have never seen any place so clean – neat and well decorated. You are delightful landlords and we really enjoyed our stay. Mary & Dick, FL
As fate would have it, we have had a memorable weekend at Cottontail Cottage. We experienced the incredible scenery, really amazing! It was also a treat to sit on the front porch and do nothing! Thank you for being so kind and we will also treasure our time here at your "little piece of heaven." Barry and Joanna, Myakka City (Sarasota), FL.
Thanksgiving at the Cottontail Cottage. What Luck! We have been to this area many times before but it was especially rewarding to share its beauty with my parents. We could tell that you put a lot of work into your planned day tour of the falls & sights. It was an excellent day and your effort & guidance were well appreciated. We can't decide what part of the trip was our favorite. The cabin, the view, the falls or you two making your guests feel like family. We think a little bit of all of it made for a wonderful mini vacation away from reality. Debbie and Peter, you have really outdone yourselves at Cottontail. Thank you for letting us share your little piece of heaven. Now we know why you feel that way too. God is all around you here. Rose, Alan & Jake, Tallahassee, FL – Phyllis & Alfred,
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Peter and Debbie (706) 782-0223 (Georgia, USA)
cabin rental amenities
Property Type
- cabin
- guests provide their own meals
Location Type
- mountain view
- mountain
- rural
- adventure
- away from it all
- budget
- family
- historic
- romantic
- sports & activities
- tourist attractions
- activities guide
- alarm clock
- ceiling fans
- firewood
- local activities guide
- local maps
- paper towels
- local restaurant guide
- basic soaps
- toilet paper
- washing machine
- Wi-Fi Available
- linens provided
- covered parking
- telephone
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- wood fireplace
- air conditioning
- fireplace
- heating
- towels provided
- parking
- living room
- iron & board
- stove
- oven
- dishes & utensils
- pantry items
- coffee maker
- toaster
- ice maker
- refrigerator
- microwave
- dishwasher
- freezer
- kitchen
- cooking utensils
- grill
- 4 ring stove
- blender
- dining area
- Dining Room Table seats 4-6+ with extra leaf to extend table.
- Bathrooms
- 2 bathrooms
- bathroom 1: toilet, combination tub/shower, tub, shower
- bathroom 2: toilet, combination tub/shower, tub, shower
- Beautiful tiled bathrooms with fresh fluffy towels, choice of soaps and all paper products are provided.
- Bedrooms
- 3 bedrooms, sleeps 6, beds for 6
- master bedroom : 1 queen, with Full Bathroom
- yellow guest bedroom : 1 queen
- americana bedroom: 2 twin/ single, Day Bed for relaxing - with a trundle bed underneath.
- Queen size Beds (2), Twin or Single Beds (2)
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- cd player
- stereo
- video library
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- games
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- barbecue
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- children welcome
- non smoking only
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- See what our guests have to say about Cottontail Cottage; To two of the most wonderful people you'll ever meet, We would like to say Thank You for letting us stay in your beautiful cabin. Out of all the cabins we have stayed in, we love this one best. We have felt so at home that we don't want to leave, but we have to. We will be staying here again. Tommy & Wendy, Rusty & Jean, Eufaula, AL
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- churches
- library
- marina
- winery tours
- health/beauty spa
- live theater
- restaurants
- museums
- autumn foliage
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- waterfalls
Leisure Activities
- antiquing
- boating
- wildlife viewing
- gambling casinos
- sledding
- shopping
- sight seeing
- horseback riding
- bird watching
- eco tourism
- paddle boating
- scenic drives
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- freshwater fishing
- hunting small game
- mountain climbing
- mountaineering
- water tubing
- whitewater rafting
- sailing
- hunting
- tennis
- golf
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- hiking
- water skiing
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Bacterial Vaginosis--or--embarrassing bad smell
Feb 23 2007, 03:00 PM
Post #4161
Posts: 15
I have sad news to report. I had some discharge today...not as much as I usually had, but the BV could just be showing itself slowly I plan on having sex tonight and having a few drinks tomorrow, so I am going to wait until Sunday, see what happens between now and then and probably insert another pill. I will keep you all posted though! I'm not ready to give up on this treatment yet!
BTW...congratulations Sassy! Hopefully we will find something (hopefully this) that works before your honeymoon!
Feb 23 2007, 11:34 AM
Post #4162
Posts: 94
My relief too, sadly, was short lived. I don't know if it's a hormonal thing since I'll be bleeding again soon or what, but my symptoms are back...
at least I had mess free sex once, i guess... right?
I got approved for state health insurance yesterday so I'll get a flagyl script and try it once I see a doc.
Good luck all!
Feb 23 2007, 07:26 AM
Post #4163
Posts: 46
Well Guys...I noticed a little discharge last night. I guess the supplements were just a temporary fix But I'll keep taking them since I didn't buy them for BV anyway.
So I might jump on the Flagyl Insert bandwagon!
Have a good weekend ladies!!!!
Feb 22 2007, 09:09 PM
Post #4164
Hardcore BUSTie
Posts: 424
Awesome Aggravated. I wouldn't insert anymore either. I don't think I needed to do 3, but it was my first time trying, and I had no idea what to do. I can tell you though that I did get a major yeast infection, however, that could have been from having sex while I was doing the Flagyl vaginally. So, just wait and see what happens. Give it a few days, and if the smell returns, use 1 more, but be ready to treat the yeast.
Mine is still gone. I'm going on a month now, and still no smell at all. No fish, no sewer, no smell.
Good luck!!
Feb 22 2007, 07:50 PM
Post #4165
Hardcore BUSTie
Posts: 398
From: The South
That's great aggravated. Definately let us know what happens!! If it works for you too, I'm convinced and I will definately order some flagyl. I have a honeymoon coming up in September and I DO NOT want to smell like the ocean.
Feb 22 2007, 03:16 PM
Post #4166
Posts: 15
I don't post here much, but I read the thread ALL the time to stay up on what everyone is trying and what is working for them. I was inspired by Jewels and her success, so I tried inserting 1 500mg. pill of Metronidazol (the generic form of Flagyl) vaginally last night. It's only been about 17 hours, but I have been completely dry all day! It's been almost a year since I've went this long without any discharge! I'm afraid to get overly excited about this yet, but I think this might work! I've been keeping up with taking the acidophilus and I have 2 Diflucan pills here in case I need them, but if the yeast comes...that goes away! I will keep a close eye, but I'm not going to insert another pill unless I see the BV symptoms return. I hope this continues to work, and I hope we all continue with success in whatever we all try! Thanks for being here for me ladies!
Feb 21 2007, 10:32 PM
Post #4167
Posts: 6
hi ladies,
l haven't been on here in awhile. back in december i told my obgyn that i wanted flagil (can't spell) and she gave it to me to see if i would get relief from it and i did. it's been a couple of months and no odor or heavy discharge even after getting my period. before the meds, i had issues like crazy. i've been on the flagil many times before and it took my symtoms away for a little bit but they always seem to come back so we'll see how long this will last. i'll keep you updated. hope everryone is doing well and maybe using an old treatment could help since our bodies are always changing. i did the metro gel (before flagil) which is like flagil but gel form but when i got my period, all my symtoms came back. that's why i told my doc to give me the pill form. she wouldn't at first because it's used to treat bv and she didn't want to treat me for something i didn't have. anyways, just popping in to say hi.
Feb 21 2007, 01:51 PM
Post #4168
Hardcore BUSTie
Posts: 424
Quiet: Here's the web that I used. Remember though, the 500mg are strong, you might want to do something for yeast as well.
No prescription needed here.
Feb 21 2007, 01:47 PM
Post #4169
Hardcore BUSTie
Posts: 104
Hi everyone
4 those that have used HP, how did it feel the first time you did it and how many times a day do u do it.
I have done it a total of three times. I dont do it that much only if I smell funny.
I'm back again I tried the HP last night for the first time. It felt really weird but I woke up this morning with no discharge and no smell...I now it's to soon to say but I think this might work for me. I will check back in later on tonight for any updates. Thanks everyone.
Thats great just keep us posted.
JEWELS: Looking for Metrogel, without a prescription or phone approval or whatever. Black market? Who cares? I just want it. Like yesterday. And I don't feel like going to the freakin' DOCTOR!!
This shit bites.
Quiet I hope this helps. I havent ordered from this site but you might want to try it.
Feb 21 2007, 01:09 PM
Post #4170
Hardcore BUSTie
Posts: 227
From: Somewhere in time
JEWELS: Looking for Metrogel, without a prescription or phone approval or whatever. Black market? Who cares? I just want it. Like yesterday. And I don't feel like going to the freakin' DOCTOR!!
This shit bites.
Feb 21 2007, 10:36 AM
Post #4171
Posts: 27
I'm back again I tried the HP last night for the first time. It felt really weird but I woke up this morning with no discharge and no smell...I now it's to soon to say but I think this might work for me. I will check back in later on tonight for any updates. Thanks everyone.
Feb 21 2007, 02:00 AM
Post #4172
Hardcore BUSTie
Posts: 146
ok i'm back again!! i tried the hp tonight for the second time. and i think my vagina doesn't like having things in it because i can't get it to stay in for anything. i sat there for the 3 minutes and again when i got up to let it out nothing came out. i kind of feel it coming out a little bit now but i was just expecting some to come out when i stood up. i lay with my body practically upside down to try and get it to stay in and it still all comes out and runs down! it was all over haha.. gross. anyway, i think i will only do this for a week and then try what atumnbreeze has been taking. i'm lucky to have found this site just as everyone started finding things that actually work. thanks for sharing everything.
Feb 21 2007, 01:23 AM
Post #4173
Posts: 27
Hi everyone
4 those that have used HP, how did it feel the first time you did it and how many times a day do u do it.
Feb 20 2007, 09:52 PM
Post #4174
Posts: 46
Autumn - what exactly is this enzyme suppliment you started taking?
I bought both supplements from Wal-Mart. The enzyme sup is by Rexall. It has a purple top and it's called Multi-Enzyme Formula Digestive Aid. It says it aids in the breakdown of proteins, carbs, and fats. Both supps were both in the section with the vitamins. As I said before, I'm not sure which one is fighting the BV but I thought it was just so intesting that two unrelated issues (hair shedding & digestion) would lead me to something that helps with BV
Feb 20 2007, 09:26 PM
Post #4175
Hardcore BUSTie
Posts: 104
LOL to those doing the "whiff test" I myself do it and I keep doing it because I cant believe the progress.
Great news Dep. about the doc. I think a doctor that listens to what you have to say and shows compassion is great. I called my doc about a month ago to discuss a hormonal imbalance and needless to say they never returned my call(s) ..I followed up several times and nothing.... I am in the process of looking for a new one.
THanks for all the info. ladies
Feb 20 2007, 07:52 PM
Post #4176
Posts: 94
Autumn - what exactly is this enzyme suppliment you started taking?
Feb 20 2007, 06:27 PM
Post #4177
Hardcore BUSTie
Posts: 424
quietmadness, what prescription are you looking for?
Great information everyone!!
Deprime: My vagina also looked funny from the HP. But it does the same thing if I get to much on my hands. It also gave me a soar spot like near my anus, from running down. I took care of that with a little vaseline. KEEP US POSTED!! I'm happy you FINALLY had a good experience.
My smell is still gone. I am in so much shock over this. It's been so long since I've had NO SMELL AT ALL, that I almost just don't know how to handle it, and I keep doing a whiff test on myself, expecting it to return. And still nothing.
Autumn: thank you for the information. Even though my smell is gone, I'm going to take what you are. Maybe it will be preventative at the very least, and I won't have to go through another yeast infection from hell.
Thanks again everyone!! Sounds like, we are all FINALLY on the right track!!!
Britt: as far as the Boric Acid goes, I took mine to my doctor because I developed a rash from hell all over my forehead and arms. My doctor was actually excited about the Boric and was going to research it so they could get the info out to other patients. He said it was not harming me, and it WAS NOT the cause of my rash, however, I'm still not certain about that. I'm thinking now, my rash is stress related, because I haven't used Boric for MONTHS and I still have the rash.
Feb 20 2007, 06:02 PM
Post #4178
Hardcore BUSTie
Posts: 227
From: Somewhere in time
At that accessrx place, do you have to have Dr's approval through them? Or a prescripton?
Or can you just order it without a bunch of shit?
I'd like to find somewhere I could get it without having to call the doc, or have a prescription.
Anyone know of a site like that?
Feb 20 2007, 05:17 PM
Post #4179
Posts: 46
Glad to hear that some of you are experiencing some relief.
Deprime: definitely keep us updated on what happens with the Reproductive Endocrinologist.
Britt: Welcome! Yes, it's the HP in the brown bottle and the BA is the same as in the roach killer..LOL. I've tried the HP but I'll admit that I've been too chicken to try the Boric Acid.
OK guys...*drum roll*....I think I may have stumbled upon a remedy for BV symptoms. A couple weeks ago I was searching the web for hair information. My hair sheds in the winter and I was looking for an easy fix. I kept coming across info on Evening Primrose Oil. So I decided to give it a try for my shedding.
Also, I picked up an Enzyme supplement because I feel that my digestive system is not working at it's optimal best. Soooooooo..Last Monday I began taking 1 EPO capsule (1000 mg) + 2 Enzyme tablets, twice a day (after breakfast and dinner). I immediately noticed my discharge & odor went away. I was excited but wanted to wait atleast a week before I came in here with the news. This may not work for everyone because I realize that we all have different symptoms,etc. But today is day 9 and the symptoms are still gone so even it my hair shedding doesn't stop, I don't care! I'm still going to continue taking both of these supplements. They each only cost about $6. On the EPO bottle, it says "For Women's Health". I don't know the "science" behind this so sorry, I don't have any links or articles to break it down. All I know is it's doing something and I hope it works long term.
Feb 20 2007, 04:43 PM
Post #4180
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Today I saw the reproductive endocrinologist. He (and another physician + med school student) were super friendly, willing to listen to me, and provided no-BS answers to stuff.
Basically what it boils down to is this: the first time I got BV, it came with a yeast infection. The vagina is a super delicate balance (we all knew that, though) -- if there's too much yeast, anaerobic bacteria are allowed to thrive. The vagina wants to normally be in equilibrium, but there are a lot of things that can throw it off balance (we all knew that, too.) According to the doctor, I need to stop treating myself for a while -- we're going to give it two weeks while he waits for the gram swab results to come back. I am not trying to persuade anyone to do anything, I am just reporting what the doc told ME... to stop doing the HP douche. He said that it had discolored my vagina but that my cervix looked healthy. Also, he said that the HP could be making my BV smell worse because of its chemical compounds. For the "whiff test" that many GYNs use to detect BV, they put the sample culture into KOH (potassium hydroxide.) The HP is H2O2, which has both oxygen and hydrogen molecules as well.
Oh, he also said that I don't have a fistula and that I don't have type 2 diabetes, two theories of mine. So...
Basically, the reproductive endocrinologist told me to not do any treatment; he'll call me back next week with the results and to schedule another appointment. Next time, depending on my results, we'll talk about ways of dealing with my odor/discharge. If it's not traditional BV, we'll look to do something else. For now, I have to let my vagina "air out"..lol.
Anyway, I know this isn't much new information, but it was really nice to have a group of professionals LISTEN to me and treat me like an adult. Like I said before, however, what this guy recommended was for me, so I would not recommend it for everyone.
As always, good luck to everyone.... I'll keep you posted!
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As announced last month, an impressive group of Caps alumni will take to the Kettler ice on Friday, September 23 in front of throngs of fans who witnessed their greatest on-ice exploits live and those who are all too willing to hear about them.
This afternoon, two Caps legends - Rod Langway and Craig Laughlin - divvied up the old-timers (and the not-so-old-timers) and had a few laughs along the way. Take a look:
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Plug 'n Play progress in Linux
by Andy Oram
Related link: http://conferences.oreillynet.com/os2004/
Kernel developer and author Robert Love wants to take all the fun out
of Linux. Someday you won't have to specify /dev pathnames to
utilities when installing new devices, or configure CUPS and download
a driver to make a printer visible, or determine which application can
read data from a consumer device (unless you choose to do it the
old-fashioned way). Instead, when you plug in something, it will just
work, OS X style.
Love aired some even more extravagant fantasies, but we'll stick to
plug and play for now. One of the pleasures of hearing Love's talk is
that he brought alive the details of kernel and userspace
implementation for these features, a collection of interfaces known as
Project Utopia. Back-to-back with a talk from
freedesktop.org developer Havoc
Pennington on the messaging component called D-BUS, Love showed how
Linux will hopefully soon make the leap to the ordinary consumer.
Love's and Pennington's appearances also highlighted how the free
software community is pulling together around Project Utopia. Love
started working for Ximian around the time it was bought by Novell;
Pennington works for Red Hat. Love has deep roots in the Linux
community, Pennington among X developers.
The hardest parts of plug and play are actually implemented already:
detecting a plugged-in device, figuring out what driver handles it,
and loading that driver. Given that all this has been in the Linux
kernel for some time, the rest of the key steps toward plug-and-play
support are:
This kernel subsystem creates a directory named /sys and
populates it with pseudo-files (there's probably a fancy, formal term
for that but I'm not going to waste search engine time on it) that
contain all the information the kernel knows about every device on the
system: memory size, addresses, USB information, and so forth. The
sysfs facility is similar to the familiar /proc directory and
is gradually replacing it.
This is a common industry term standing for "hardware abstraction
layer." On Linux, it consults sysfs and presents the information about
devices and memory in a structured form convenient for programs to
query. (If I understand this right, the lower layer, sysfs, is
visible through both an API and as human-readable text, while the
upper layer, HAL, is visible only through an API. This seems a little
This has nothing to do with hardware buses, but just presents a
publish-and-subscribe interface that lets programs be notified when
devices are added and devices be automatically associated with
programs. For instance, when you plug your digital camera into a USB
port, a film editing program might pop up on the computer monitor. The
publish-and-subscribe model is familiar to modern GUI programmers and
in many other programming environments. In this model, the process
being monitored sends messages indicating events that occur within the
process, while processes who want to do the monitoring register
themselves to receive these events through asynchronous notification.
D-BUS consists of two components:
A library that implements the publication and registration.
A daemon that listens for events from publishers and sends them to
subscribers. Different users may want different tools to respond to
events such as the plugging in of a consumer device. Therefore, one
instance of the D-BUS daemon handles events that should be responded
to on a system-wide basis, while multiple instances potentially run
for each login session.
Desktop tools
These provide a convenient and appealing user interface to devices and
events; an example is GNOME Volume Manager.
sysfs, HAL, and GNOME Volume Manager are implemented now; D-BUS is a
work in progress. Another facility, hotplug, which lets the kernel
handle devices when they are plugged in, is also implemented now. (I
did not attend a related relevant talk today, Greg Kroah-Hartman's
session on udev.)
Another sort of internals was the subject of another session at the
conference today: Brian Aker's "Building Your Own Storage Engine for
MySQL." The talk was a tribute to MySQL's clean, modular design and
carefully thought-out interfaces. The very existence of multiple
storage engines shows MySQL's adaptability to different needs; it's
quite impressive to learn on top of this that users can reasonably
expect to be able to create their own storage engines--and in fact
that some users seem to find this useful in order to accommodate
legacy data with particular needs.
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The next track, "JustAlittleBit," (most of the album's songs have non-traditional spellings) is prototypical McKnight - soothing, sexy, seductive and relaxing. The song after that, "Ibetchaneva," is another prototypical seductive McKnight song, one in which he sings about not taking any shortcuts when it comes to making a woman feel good: "There is a right way and a wrong way when you love, it's my duty to live up to the fantasies you been dreamin' of," he croons. It's songs like these that make women want Brian McKnight and men want to be him. Most of the album is so incredibly smooth that it's easy to see why Brian has managed to remain relevant while many - no, make that most - of his contemporaries from the early-to-mid 1990s have long since faded away and been forgotten.
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Evolution's best song, however, is arguably "next2U," a tale of desire and lust that, like all Brian McKnight tunes, manages to be seductive without having to get raw or explicit. This female-friendly tastefulness is another reason why Brian has been able to cultivate and keep such a large fanbase: he's a gentleman who's music you wouldn't be afraid to listen to in certain company. Unlike R. Kelly, who's a great artist, but always manages to take a few songs down into the gutter on each album he puts out, B-Mac always exudes class, taste and sophisticated style, three things the music industry could use more of.


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YOUNGSTERS from across the broader West Midlands area were presented with awards from the Droitwich Spa Rotary Club recently for design and innovation skills.
The awards were decided on a regional level at Bromsgrove School with 21 finalists from across Shropshire, Staffordshire, Worcester, Warwickshire and the West Midlands competing.
Decisions were made by three judges from the Droitwich Rotary Club, immediate past president Roger Harris, president Helen Karakashian, and secretary Sandy Laird.
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Interested to hear community takes on the similarities and differences between these two. Buxton (age 19) and Brinson (age 18) seem to share similar power-speed profiles, and questions about each prospects' hitting can be found. Below are some general data (keep in mind the small sample sizes), as well as John's comments on each player. Given performance to date, scouting and second-hand information available, etc., I am intrigued by the great disparity between the two in terms of press/hype. It would seem that Brinson could become every bit the player that Buxton could (i.e., ceilings appear very similar). Am I missing something? Thanks in advance for all comments!
Buxton - across 48 games, 165 ABs (GCL/APP):
41 H, 19 XB, 41/19 SO/BB, .248 BAvg, .344 OBP, .488 SLG
Also, 11 SB / 3 CS, 9 3B+HR
From John (Oct 17): "For all the wonderful tools, there was an undercurrent of doubt about Buxton last spring. A distinct, but real, minority of scouts wondered if Buxton's hit tool was as strong as the optimists believed. Buxton didn't hit for a lot of power in high school games, despite facing less-than-superb competition. His plate discipline needed work, and while many sources praised his swing, others quietly said it needed adjustment for him to hit well at higher levels."
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Baseball America (which reflects industry consensus and majority opinion) rated him as the top prospect in both circuits [GCL,APP] as he hit enough to ease concerns about his bat. "Ease" concerns, certainly, but not totally eliminate them.
Brinson - through 54 games, 237 ABs (AZL):
67 H , 36 XB, 74/21 SO/BB, 283 BAvg, .345 OBP, .523 SLG
Also, 14 SB / 2 CS, 14 3B+HR
From John (July 27th) - "Concerns about his hitting mechanics hurt his stock a little pre-draft, although not enough to keep him out of the first round (once his reasonable bonus demands became known). His biggest problem right now looks like strike zone judgment. Possible comp: Adam Jones, if the 6-3, 170 pound Brinson can add some strength."


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Michelin India Tyres Private Ltd, the 100 per cent subsidiary of Michelin France, has plans to venture into the two-wheeler tyre market. The tyre major is keen on tapping the motorcycle segment that comprises 75 per cent of the two-wheeler tyres market.
According to senior officials, the company would initially introduce its tyre range for the motorcycle market followed by the scooter range. The spokesperson said he would not like to comment on the future product launches.
The tyre range will be introduced by the year-end across all `Michelin Priority Partner' retail outlets that had been recently launched in the country. They will be sourced through Michelin's plant in China.
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12:00pm Tuesday 18th March 2014 in News By Luke Lambert
LIBRARY users have paid out more than £500,000 in fines over the past six years for losing items and failing to return books on time, new figures show.
Essex County Council raked in £457,000 from people who use libraries in Basildon, Castle Point, and Rochford, while Thurrock's total was £83,000.
Southend Council could not supply figures for its libraries.
Basildon libraries fined its users £253,000 between 2007 and 2013, Castle Point's four libraries dished out £101,000 worth of fines and Rochford almost £106,000.
County Hall made the most cash from fines dished out at Billericay library – bringing in a total of £81,000 in the sixyear period.
However, the most money brought in in one year was at Rayleigh Library, where users were fined £12,866 in 2008/09 and £12,122 two years later.
People are fined for offences including late return fees, charges for lost items and charges for damaged items.
Despite the numbers, the trend is improving, particularly in Basildon where revenue from fines has dropped from £47,000 in 2007/08 to £30,000 in 2012/13.
The Echo approached Southend Council for the amount it had fined individuals, but the authority said the statistics were unavailable.
Essex County Council said cash brought in through fines is pumped back into the county's libraries – paying for staff wages, purchasing stock and all the other costs of providing a public library service.
An Essex County Council spokesperson said: "Essex Libraries offers members the option to renew items online, on the telephone or in person.
"The vast majority of library members return their loan items on time and because we have introduced different ways (such as online renewals), this can help customers avoid inadvertently building up fines."
Meanwhile, some users have been banned from libraries for offences including inappropriate computer use. The statistics, covering the last six years, reveal more than 50 people were told to stay away from libraries.
Nineteen people were banned in Basildon libraries – for offences including rowdy behaviour, abusive behaviour, abusive and intimidating behaviour, verbal abuse, disruptive abuse, threatening behaviour, and inappropriate computer use.
Ten people were banned from Castle Point libraries, on Canvey, Great Tarpots, Hadleigh and South Benfleet, for the same reasons.
The bans stretched from three to six months, although two individuals were banned for longer than six months. Both Rochford and Rayleigh libraries banned ten individuals between 2009 and 2013 for offences including abusive and disruptive behaviour, abusive behaviour to other customers and vandalism.
An Essex County Council spokesman said: "The ban from using the library service is a last resort, and is only used once all other means of addressing the issues concerned have
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carnmountyouknowitmai agree, i am surprised that they got so much back in, its how it should be though, what about all those 100's of thousands of missing books from Southend Library's reported on here months back, no wonder Southend clammed up when asked.
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- At 11/02/2007 2:07 AM, said...
How cute and beautiful. I miss him tons. Anni from Germany
- At 11/02/2007 6:27 AM, katiek said...
Whatta hilarious boy! He looks great Kate, I knew you guys would pick some hip frames for Judah! Miss you guys so much.
- At 11/03/2007 12:22 PM, said...
Oh my! How cute is he in those glasses!?!? What a doll. I love his facial expressions.
Heather E. :)
- At 11/04/2007 1:20 AM, Scott and Sara said...
Hey Kate and Jon and Judah and Creed, I just clicked on your blog for the first time in a long time and have enjoyed all the photos. Wow, your boys are big! I have a blog at www.xanga.com/mummy_h. I put photos on there from time to time. Sounds like you guys are doing good. Glad to hear it! Love ya, Sara, Scott, and Lily
- At 11/28/2007 11:48 AM, Adrienne said...
I love your blog! You have great pics. on it. Random question--but what kind of camera do you have?
- At 2/13/2008 2:33 PM, Kim said...
Hello Kate, You don't know me at all and I am sure that this is going to sound wierd. But, today an old friend of mine's name popped into my head and I began looking around the internet for him. Your blog popped up. So I am wondering, did you marry Jonathon Maurer who once went to CMU and spent a summer at Spring HIll Camps in 95 or 96? I know wierd question...but if so please tell him Kim lincoln says hi and I have been wondering how he is doing!! Feel free to email me at firstname.lastname@example.com


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Trilogies in combat sports aren't exactly a rarity, but finding the ones that can truly be considered epic, therein lies the challenge. For me, the pinnacle of a great trilogy will always be Gatti/Ward. Those three fights were magical, and nothing in MMA or boxing has topped that on my personal list.
MMA trilogies are quite a bit more rare, as the sport hasn't been around nearly as long as boxing. Gilbert Melendez and Josh Thomson's trio of fights were great and the upcoming bout between B.J. Penn and Frankie Edgar holds some interest, but the fight that I actually yearn to see (yes, I yearn occasionally), is the final chapter of Eddie Alvarez vs Michael Chandler.
That trilogy is something special, and the fact that it happens to be outside the confines of the UFC Octagon just adds to the mystique of it. The first two fights are arguably two of the best fights in the sport's history, and the third can't possibly be anything less than spectacular, if we are to use the first two as the measuring stick for greatness.
Unfortunately, less than a week away from their appointed date of fight destiny, Eddie Alvarez was forced out of the final fight due to a serious head injury suffered during a training incident two weeks ago. Bloody Elbow caught up with Eddie and got the particulars on his injury, thoughts on Chandler, and what his future holds. Here's what he had to say:
Bloody Elbow: You said you sustained a concussion prior to your last fight with Chandler, but you went ahead and fought anyway. What was different about this injury that made you seek more recovery time?
Eddie Alvarez: I took a pretty significant hit and I was feeling pain that I've never really felt before. It was different than anything I've ever encountered in my 11 years of fighting. It was definitely an injury that I couldn't fight with. The risk that I'd be taking was too great for me.
I've been concussed before, but I'd say this time is the worst, because none of the other times ever stopped me from competing. I've never had symptoms that lasted more than a day. This time was different. It still disrupts my training and everyday life. It's not the hardest I've ever been hit, but the aftermath is definitely the worst.
Bloody Elbow: What was the nature of your injury?
Eddie Alvarez: It wasn't a punch. It was during wrestling drills. I shot in on Abel Trujillo, and he turned a little bit so my head slammed into his hip. He actually has a huge bruise on his hip. It was a really hard shot.
Bloody Elbow: After this incident, do you sort of sit back and take stock of your career and give yourself an expiration date, as in 'I want to be retired by the time I'm 45 years old' or something along those lines?
Eddie Alvarez: Of course I don't want to be doing this when I'm 40 years old and putting my health at risk, but I've got about 7 or 8 years left, and I think they'll be good years I can look forward to. It's going to be more of a "feel" thing. I'll fight until I feel my body and mind don't want to do it anymore. I know one thing, I have a greater appreciation of when I'm healthy and uninjured [laughs].
Bloody Elbow: When exactly were you injured and when did you inform Bellator?
Eddie Alvarez: The injury happened about 2 weeks ago and we first told Bellator right after the first visit with Dr. Maroon in Pittsburgh. We were still hopeful I'd be able to fight, so we called Bellator and told them what was going on, and that I would try to fight as scheduled. This was around the 30th of April.
Tim flew here to Florida-I believe it was this past Sunday-and we told him then that I wasn't going to be able to fight. So yeah, about 2 days ago was when we made it official. We just told him, 'Look, we're not gonna do it because of continuing problems stemming from the concussion.'
Bloody Elbow: Does it give you some peace of mind in knowing that Spike execs have stated that the future of Bellator is not contingent on the success of this PPV?
Eddie Alvarez: Listen, I feel like shit about all of it. This is not typical, and I don't like to do things like this. If this was my knee or my shoulder, something like that, I'd push through it and fight anyways. I've done it before. Being that it's my head, I needed to prioritize what was important. It just isn't a risk I'm willing to take. I'm glad the future of Bellator is not in jeopardy, but I still feel bad at having to pull out of my fight so late in the game.
Bloody Elbow: Are you guaranteed a PPV fight?
Eddie Alvarez: Yes, yes I am. Mike and I will still be fighting in the future, and it will be on a PPV.
Bloody Elbow: If Will Brooks beats Michael Chandler on Saturday, will the trilogy lose some of its luster for you?
Eddie Alvarez: I think styles make fights and sometimes, even the best guys have a bad night and get losses. I've been there before and so has every champion in the sport. It would probably lose a little bit of its luster, but the match-up would still interest the fans and I wouldn't abandon that third fight.
I don't see him losing to Will Brooks, though. I just don't think he's the guy to do it. I see Mike being able to go out there and win the fight. Will just doesn't have the style to beat him.
Bloody Elbow: You and Michael seem very cordial. What's your relationship like with him after two hard fought battles?
Eddie Alvarez: I have the utmost respect for Mike. It's hard to fight a guy for almost an hour in total and not respect him. He's a great competitor and was a good champion.
Bloody Elbow: When you had your falling out with Bellator, one of the reasons you cited in your desire to leave the organization was to pursue the top tier talent in the UFC because you wanted the challenge and to be able to fight the best guys in the world. Is that still your frame of mind or do you feel that you will end your career with Bellator?
Eddie Alvarez: You know, I have a lot of decisions to make in the next year or so, but right at this moment, I'm not making any plans. I want to be Number 1 in the world, and I'm willing to do whatever I have to do in order to achieve that. My ultimate goal is to be the best lightweight in the world, so whatever steps I have to take to get there, I'll take them. Wherever that Number 1 guy in the world is, whether it be in Bellator or another organization, that's the guy I want to fight.
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Heres a list of free agents id like to see come to detroit next season. Let me know what you think and if better alternatives are available to you. Remember, price is just as, if not, more important than top tier talent in such a cap strapped year.
Jack Long, OT from the dolphins.
Id love to get Eric fisher or Luke Joeckel in the draft, but if that doesnt happen, id love to see jake long here. After a downyear his price tag prob got smaller so theres a chance we could get him for a sensible price.
George Wilson, S from the bills
its been discussed enough earlier so i wont spend time on him.
Reggie Bush, RB from the dolphins
Also he been discussed at great length. great dump off back for the lions offensive scheme
Osi Umenyiora, DE from the giants
Hes a little old, but can still rush the passer. can prob be gotten for cheaper than avril. maybe a 1 or 2 year deal
Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, CB from the eagles
now i dont really like him personally cuz of his behavior/attitude, but he does have talent. a sensible contract could be offered for a 1 year deal. theres a chance he could be better with a change of scenery.
Kenny Phllips, S from the giants
an injured safety that has talent that could be gotten for cheap


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This is Bill de Blasio's New York now, the de Blasio who wasn't so much the Democratic candidate in this election as he was the candidate of the 99 Percent and Occupy Wall Street and Zuccotti Park. This is a small basement room at the Holyrood Episcopal Church on W. 179th St. in Washington Heights, between Broadway and Fort Washington Ave.
There is a "Vote Aqui" sign on the outside wall, old-fashioned paper ballots to fill out inside. And there is, in the late morning, a slow, steady procession of people from this neighborhood, the ones who believe de Blasio when he tells them that he will be the mayor of them before anybody else.
Matthew Thompson, black, 71, and a retired truck driver, comes walking slowly from the corner of Fort Washington, leaning hard on the cane in his right hand, saying he has walked down here from W. 189th St. to vote for Bill de Blasio for mayor.
You ask Thompson what message from de Blasio resonated the most with him and he says, "Stop-and-search."
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SAT Scores by State
SAT Score Frequently Asked Questions
Average National SAT Scores Basics
You know, over a million of you high-schoolers out there registered for the SAT this past year. And now, I'm betting you'd like to know what kinds of scores your cohorts are getting now that you've taken it, right? Well, good for you for wanting to be informed. Below, you'll read several fun facts (and some shocking ones, too!) about the average national SAT scores for 2012.
For some of you, you'll be interested in knowing the average SAT scores for students entering the top public schools in the country, and others of you will be curious about scores for the top private schools. If you're just interested in SAT scores in general, then keep on reading, okay? Okay.
Overall SAT Scores for 2012
Remember the math term, "mean"? Of course you do! It's just the average of a set of numbers. In this case, the mean is the average score of every student who took the SAT from the fall of 2011 through June of 2012. Here are the mean scores for all testers by section:
- Overall: 1498
- Critical Reading: 496
- Mathematics: 514
- Writing: 488 (subscores: multiple-choice: 48.1 / essay: 7.3)
SAT Scores for 2011
SAT Scores for 2013
SAT Scores By Gender
Well, it looks like the boys have taken it againthis year in everything but the Writing section, ladies! Better luck next time!
Critical Reading:
Males: 498
Females: 493
Males: 532
Females: 499
Males: 481
Females: 494
SAT Scores By Reported Annual Income
It seems, kids, that if your parents are raking in the dough, then your odds of scoring higher on the SAT go up. Just check out the statistics. Now, be sure to use your best reasoning skills. This doesn't mean that kids with a little more cash are the smartest on the block. What else could those numbers imply? Perhaps parents with more wealth are more willing to purchase SAT prep? Perhaps they are more willing to shell out the moolah for retakes? I don't know. We could conjecture all day on this subject, but the stats do not lie; parents making more money produce kids with higher SAT scores. Look:
- $0 - $20,000: 1323
- $20,000 - $40,000: 1398
- $40,000 - $60,000: 1461
- $60,000 - $80,000: 1503
- $80,000 - $100,000: 1545
- $100,000 - $120,000: 1580
- $120,000 - $140,000: 1594
- $140,000 - $160,000: 1619
- $160,000 - $200,000: 1636
- $200,000 and more: 1721
SAT Scores By AP/Honors Classes
I'll admit it. These are some odd statistics. But it is helpful to know which courses in school tend to produce the highest SAT scorers, right? You could guess that students who take AP courses or rigorous Honors courses are going to score higher on the SAT, but the degree to which they score better is a little crazy. Check out the stats:
AP/Honors Math
- 1698: Mean SAT score for those enrolled in AP/Honors Math
- 1404: Mean SAT score for those not enrolled
Percentage of SAT Testers Enrolled in AP/Honors Math by Ethnicity
- All students: 36%
- African American: 25%
- American Indian: 31%
- Asian: 47%
- Hispanic: 31%
- White: 40%
AP/Honors English
- 1655: Mean SAT score for those enrolled in AP/Honors Math
- 1404: Mean SAT score for those not enrolled
Percentage of SAT Testers Enrolled in AP/Honors English by Ethnicity
- All students: 42%
- African American: 34%
- American Indian: 40%
- Asian: 44%
- Hispanic: 39%
- White: 46%
AP/Honors Natural Science
- 1698: Mean SAT score for those enrolled in AP/Honors Math
- 1414: Mean SAT score for those not enrolled
Percentage of SAT Testers Enrolled in AP/Honors Natural Science by Ethnicity
- All students: 35%
- African American: 24%
- American Indian: 28%
- Asian: 43%
- Hispanic: 28%
- White: 38%
2012 SAT Scores Summary
So, it would appear that if you'd really like to knock the SAT out of the ballpark, you'd better join a family who makes more than $200,000 per year, make sure to secure the male gender, enroll in AP/Honors courses and adopt the Asian ethnicity. If that doesn't work, you could always prepare regardless of your ethnic heritage or familial status. These statistics represent the mean, but do not, of course represent the individual - YOU. If you have nothing in common with the groups scoring the highest on the SAT, it does NOT mean that you can't secure a top-notch score. Start with some free SAT practice quizzes, grab some free SAT apps, and prepare yourself the best way you can. Good luck!