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Riu Guanacaste Hotel is a superb modern resort on Costa Rica's north-west coast. Offering many on site activities, including tennis, swimming and volleyball, Guanacaste enjoys a less humid climate than the rest of Costa Rica, making it a popular destination for young and old alike.
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- 0Aug 17, '12 by hellonewyearHello all,
I'm taking my first class in a three term Anatomy and Physiology sequence this fall. My question for you folks is; How many, and what classes did you take in conjunction with A&P?
I've completed micro and celllular biology, as well as genetics. While taking these courses I also took two other nursing prereqs for a total of 12 credits. I worked 40 hours and still found myself enjoying school and not remotely stressed.
With A&P this fall, I am signed up for a total of four classes(16 credits). Ethics, Intro to Soc, Math and A&P.
Thus far I have enjoyed my science classes, but I'm feeling slightly uneasy I may have taken on too much. I know this is something only truly I can determine, and am not asking you to do so. I also acknowledge that all individuals learn differently and have different circumstances regarding school (I.e, working or not, time contraints, children ect)
but still I would love to get a perspective of other what other students schedules were/are when taking A&P!
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- 0Aug 17, '12 by jacquelyn.I have also had very packed schedules through nursing school. But A&P is hard and time consuming. I'm not sure what all I took then it was only 2 years ago. But I worked up to 32 hours a week. I think you"ll be fine if your prepared and time manage.
- 1Aug 18, '12 by RN_Student14I took A & P 2 with College Algebra, Psychology 1101, and Microbiology. Made A's in everthing accept Psychology which I made a B in. I honestly focused on my science courses and left college algebra and psychology on the back burner. After I finished studying for 3 hours, I would glimpse my algebra assignment and do my homework. It was not hard at all. I was able to multitask very well. It really just depends on the individual and how hard they are willing to work to obtain their dreams. Good Luck. I start my nursing courses this Tuesday
- 0Aug 18, '12 by StephalumpI think I took English 2, College algebra, and Acting. But that was 7 years ago (scary) so I could be wrong.
- 0Aug 18, '12 by RubySlippers06I took A&P 1 (4 credits), general psych, college allgebra, career counseling, and weight training. This semester I am taking A&P II, developmental psych, cultural anthropology, and interpersonal communication. I made all A's last semester and plan to do the same this sememster.
- 0Aug 19, '12 by SlaveHeartI took A&P 1 with Microbiology, Developmental Psych, Critical Thinking and a PE class I've forgotten, lol. I took A&P II with biochemistry, abnormal psych, ethics and a childhood education class.


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Atheists teachers corrupting our youth, oh no!!!
Anyway, IFI's latest post is a feeble attempt at spinning the story (likely before anyone threatens their ass for libel). They claim they never called for Hemant to be fired. It's technically true that they never used those exact words, but it was obviously their intention. Why else sent out an email to every faculty member in his school district(well, except him, how honorable), if not to alert his bosses of his evil ways? Why else email all of your members and encourage parents to pull their children out of his class? They can't get him fired because of that pesky First Amendment and other laws, but parents have power. If they refuse to let their children attend his class, then hopefully the administration's hands will be tied. They can't exactly have him teaching a class with no students, can they?
The thing that really gets me (well, other than the blind hatred that these people have) is their flawed logic. They compare having an atheist teacher to having one who is racist or a Holocaust denier. In the most ironic statement of the century, they claim "It's all about diversity and choice." You shouldn't have to have your student exposed to those evil atheists! This is ridiculous for so many reasons, please forgive me while I make a list:
1. If you're that concerned with letting your children see ANY sort of subversive culture (gay kissing!! someone not believing in your God!!! oh noes!!!!), you basically have no choice but to home school them and keep them under house arrest with no television, radio, or internet for the rest of their life. I'm terrified to even joke about this, because I know people who do such things and it's depressing. These children are being brainwashed by the hateful rubbish their parents spout and will never know an alternative.
2. The fact that atheists seem as bad as racists or Holocaust deniers (basically also racists) shows how insecure you are about your invisible Sky Daddy. The idea that our mere existence fuels doubt is both hilarious and rewarding.
3. If you're going to pull your child out of every class where the teacher doesn't conform to your narrow minded world views, then everyone has that right, yes? So when I reproduce, I in no way want my children to have religious teachers, or Republicans teaching history/government classes, or fans of modern art teaching Painting. They're obviously a horrible influence. ...Oh, wait, I actually want my children to be able to think for themselves, so I want them to be exposed to different viewpoints! That's right, I forgot.
4. And finally, the idea that Hemant is somehow the only atheist you and your family may come in contact with... You know what? You may want to sit down before you read this, because it's shocking: Atheists are everywhere! They're your neighbors, your doctors, your friends, your family, and yes, your children's teachers. Most probably don't have blogs, many are probably still closeted (because cruel people like you go around trying to turn them into the town pariah), but some are definitely outspoken.
If you want to go on a crusade against atheist teachers, why pick on just Hemant? I'm President of an atheist club, I have a blog no where near as Friendly as Friendly Atheist - more like, Friendly Until You Show Your Ignorance in Which I am a Snarky and Pissed Atheist (doesn't have as nice of a ring to it). And you know what? I'm going to be teaching starting Tuesday! Yes, I'll be teaching ickle sophomores how to run gels and do experiments with peroxidase and all sorts of neat Biology things. And even though I will never bring up atheism in class, never wear my club shirt there, never bring in a baby for a snack - my sheer awesomeness will surely convert them all to the evil ways of heathenism. So you have a lot on your plate, IFI. There are a lot more atheist teachers out there than Hemant and me.
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Anti-atheist dipshits going after Hemant, one of the friendliest chaps I've ever read about (even if I never have, or likely ever will, meet him) ... I've seen and heard some ridiculous hateful shit, but this may just take the cake.ReplyDelete
Methinks a blog post of mine is in order.
And of course, PZ's on this already, with the perfect post title.
As another soon-to-be-atheist-teacher, I was so angry that they went after Hemant. But besides the blantant bigotry- something else that really made me amd was that Laurie Higgins thinks that all teachers are liberals who wish nothing more than to mold students into their proteges. I'm sorry, but I just spent 4 years in college being told REPEATEDLY that you DO NOT discuss your personal views with students on certain topics.ReplyDelete
And you know what? It's not that hard to do, either when you get put in that position. During my student teaching, I had a student talk about how it was unfair that a Catholic school was able to have Good Friday off, but they couldn't, and they asked me about it. I simply said that the Catholic school is a private school and they could do as they please.
Another student brought up Church and State, and another student made a remark about Evolution and Intelligent Design and how they should both be taught. I simply ignored it.
Ugh, but that lady is just so horrible.
I post on FA, and extremely rarely on Pharyungla, but to be honest, I am glad you put something up too, Jen. The commenters on your forum are very intelligent and friendly, and it's usually a lot easier to keep track of.ReplyDelete
Having said that, you and I and everyone knows that IFI is full of idiocy. As more than one person has pointed out, the Southern Poverty Centre has declared them a hate group, and I can see why. They aren't interested in choice - they're interested in their opinion.
Hemant Mehta is a great man. I have only been following his blogs for some months, but he truly gets it, and unlike most atheist commentators (including PZ, who is also great, but...) I find myself agreeing mostly with his point of view, the "Friendly Atheist" approach. I know you support Hemant's method at least somewhat, Jen. After all, I followed one of your comments there to get here.
Having said all this, the only way to ensure a Christian parent's child doesn't get taught math by Hemant is, of course, to home-school the child. Those of us who've seen Jesus Camp are very aware of how petrifying home-schooling can be.
As Brittany above has said, there are certain discussions that a teacher cannot have with their students. This is obvious and it is why Hemant hasn't had a problem with his bosses. We shall simply see what happens in the new year. Presumably, some parents will act on Hemant's atheism. I can't see a school of the size he teaches at not having one parent who listens. But...I expect after a week it will die down.
Unless the IFI is going to use the evil atheist who has a strange name and is a different colour of skin to form a new argument against atheism..."Atheists are DIFFERENT!"\
Oh, wait. Same shit.
They obviously picked on the wrong atheist. Hemant is one of the least offensive atheists on internet and probably doesn't have a single enemy in the world outside of IFI. They couldn't have picked a worse target to go after. They literally had to resort to quoting guest posters on his blog in order to find something to complain about. I bet not a single teacher pulls their kid out of his class.ReplyDelete
And by "teacher" I mean "parent". I must learn to use the preview button.ReplyDelete
Hey Rev, preview is for pussies.ReplyDelete
Oh wow. I found out about FA from here, but yeah. Hermant is a classy guy from all I can tell. Surely doesn't deserve this sort of thing. Which I actually find pretty screwy. I mean, if I knew I could switch classes in high school based on a teacher's religion, I'd have done it when my Government teacher walked out on the first day and said "I'm an Evangelical Christian, kids, so I'm going to talk about God sometimes, as he's the best thing ever. Deal with it."ReplyDelete
And the homeschooling thing, that just depresses me. One of my roommates was teaching at this algebra thing for kids, and some homeschooled kids were there. This one girl's parent was worried that he was teaching "evilution" to his daughter, because one of the examples for an exercise in class was cavemen.
Effing cavemen.
Even worse, this girl was rather gifted in math and science. Her parents wanted her to be a good Christian girl. They didn't want to consider public colleges because the girl might be corrupted. They believed that what was wrong with the world is that men weren't taking their rightful place at the head of the patriarchy. They actually said this.
So they were going to do CollegePlus. Which terrifies me. Not to mention, my roommate is a damned Evangelical Christian himself.
- Jeff SatterleyAugust 21, 2009 at 8:09 PM
How can an atheist teach math?? Only a Christian knows that 1+1+1=1! Good ole' monotheism... IFI will be pleased to know that I already taught one semester of a CS course to many impressionable freshman and sophomores. Got good reviews back, so I assume that means they're all now my militant atheist minions. 40 converts is pretty good for one semester :-).ReplyDelete
Seriously, from what Hemant has said so far on FA, his school doesn't take any of this seriously. Hopefully its stays that way, and his students' parents are equally level-headed. I'd like to know, what jobs does IFI approve of atheists having? I know its been said before, but say something like that about a Jew, Muslim, Black, etc., and there would be public outcry. Its sad very few people take this seriously
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Jen, the Snarky and Pissed Atheist!
Love it.
Nutty people like that should be picking on me, too, since I am likely to be a UGTA in Latin this fall.ReplyDelete
In the UK, something like this bizarre IFI organisation would be laughed at, and generally dismissed.ReplyDelete
They seem to have more of an impact in the US though. Is that true or just the way they've spun themselves a rep on the internet?
Another case of mungbats trying to claim the high ground for themselves. Why do Americans cave into their hateful, ignorant crap? Is it because we've become uncreative, docile, domesticated pussies? (Well, yeah...)ReplyDelete
Our generation doesn't deserve the great heritage we were given if we don't fight for our freedom from mungbat stupidity.
@The Jules: You are familiar with our former president, yes? I wish it were all spin. I really do.ReplyDelete


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hi my potatoes look like this too ! Is there any harm in cutting them down? The stems that is ?
I don't like to say this, but the last time I saw haulms like that were a few years ago on the spuds in my back garden, after a good manuring.There was nothing underneath. I hope this is not the case here!
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Just downloaded the Firefox 2 update today and gave it a test drive and wanted to take a look at a couple features that I noticed. So, here are a few things that I noticed and some things that you might not actually see.
- "Visual Look and Feel" is much nicer and does have a new and cool feel to it.
- Search – The Search box by the address bar will recommend searches for you as you start typing, this is pretty cool in my opinion…I am always looking for things that make life easier!
- Tabs – Tabs are sooooo much better now, as links will open new tabs instead of new windows and each tab has a "close" button.
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Document Type Master's Dissertation Author De Villiers, Jason Peter email@example.com URN etd-01232009-161525 Document Title Correction of radially asymmetric lens distortion with a closed form solution and inverse function Degree MEng Department Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering Supervisor
Advisor Name Title Dr R Geldenhuys Supervisor Keywords
- asymmetric radial distortion
- radial distortion
- numerical optimization
- distortion correction
- lens distortion
- inverse distortion
Date 2008-09-02 Availability unrestricted Abstract
The current paradigm in the lens distortion characterization industry is to use simple radial distortion models with only one or two radial terms. Tangential terms and the optimal distortion centre are also seldom determined. Inherent in the models currently used is the assumption that lens distortion is radially symmetrical. The reason for the use of these models is partly due to the perceived instability of more complex lens distortion models.
This dissertation shows, in the first of its three hypotheses, that higher order models are indeed beneficial, when their parameters are determined using modern numerical optimization techniques. They are both stable and provide superior characterization. Although it is true that the first two radial terms dominate the distortion characterization, this work proves superior characterization is possible for those applications that may require it.
The third hypothesis challenges the assumption of the radial symmetry of lens distortion. Building on the foundation provided by the first hypothesis, a sample of lens distortion models of similar and greater complexity to those found in literature are modified to have a radial gain, allowing the distortion corrections to vary both with polar angle and distance from the distortion centre. Four angular gains are evaluated, and two provide better characterization. The elliptical gain was the only method to both consistently improve the characterization and not 'skew' the corrected images. This gain was shown to improve characterization by as much as 50% for simple (single radial term) models and by 7% for even the most complex models.
To create an undistorted image from a distorted image captured through a lens which has had its distortion characterized, one needs to find the corresponding distorted pixel for each undistorted pixel in the corrected image. This is either done iteratively or using a simplified model typically based on the Taylor expansion of a simple (one or two radial coefficients) distortion model. The first method is accurate yet slow and the second, the opposite. The second hypothesis of this research successfully combines the advantages of both methods without any of their disadvantages. It was shown that, using the superior characterization of high order radial models (when fitted with modern numerical optimization methods) together with the 'side-effect' undistorted image points created in the lens distortion characterization, it is possible to fit a 'reverse' model from the undistorted to distorted domains. This reverse characterization is of similar complexity to the simplified models yet provides characterization equivalent to the iterative techniques. Compared to using simplified models the reverse mapping yields an improvement of more than tenfold - from the many tenths of pixels to a few hundredths.
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Google Cloud is finally here
Amazon gets some competition, and customers should see some relief, unless Google withdraws commitment on these products after a few years of trying (like it often does now!)
|Machine Type Pricing
|Virtual Cores
|Local disk
|2 x 1770GB
|Network Pricing
|Egress to the same Zone.
|Egress to a different Cloud service within the same Region.
|Egress to a different Zone in the same Region (per GB)
|Egress to a different Region within the US
|$0.01 ****
|Inter-continental Egress
|At Internet Egress Rate
|Internet Egress (Americas/EMEA destination) per GB
|0-1 TB in a month
|Internet Egress (APAC destination) per GB
|0-1 TB in a month
|Persistent Disk Pricing
|Provisioned space
|$0.10 GB/month
|Snapshot storage**
|$0.125 GB/month
|IO Operations
|$0.10 per million
|IP Address Pricing
|Static IP address (assigned but unused)
|$0.01 per hour
|Ephemeral IP address (attached to instance)
** coming soon
*** 1GB is defined as 2^30 bytes
**** promotional pricing; eventually will be charged at internet download rates
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send email by R
For automated report delivery I have often used send email options in BASE SAS. For R, for scheduling tasks and sending me automated mails on completion of tasks I have two R options and 1 Windows OS scheduling option. Note red font denotes the parameters that should be changed. Anything else should NOT be changed.
Option 1-
Use the mail package at
> library(mail)
Attaching package: 'mail'
The following object(s) are masked from 'package:sendmailR':
> sendmail("firstname.lastname@example.com", subject="Notification from R",message="Calculation finished!", password="rmail")
[1] "Message was sent to firstname.lastname@example.com! You have 19 messages left."
Disadvantage- Only 20 email messages by IP address per day. (but thats ok!)
Option 2-
use sendmailR package at http://cran.r-project.org/web/packages/sendmailR/sendmailR.pdf
from <- sprintf("<sendmailR@%s>", Sys.info()[4])
to <- "<email@example.com>"
subject <- "Hello from R"
body <- list("It works!", mime_part(iris))
sendmail(from, to, subject, body,control=list(smtpServer="ASPMX.L.GOOGLE.COM"))
BiocInstaller version 1.2.1, ?biocLite for help
> install.packages("sendmailR")
Installing package(s) into '/home/ubuntu/R/library'
(as 'lib' is unspecified)
also installing the dependency 'base64'
trying URL 'http://cran.at.r-project.org/src/contrib/base64_1.1.tar.gz'
Content type 'application/x-gzip' length 61109 bytes (59 Kb)
opened URL
downloaded 59 Kb
trying URL 'http://cran.at.r-project.org/src/contrib/sendmailR_1.1-1.tar.gz'
Content type 'application/x-gzip' length 6399 bytes
opened URL
downloaded 6399 bytes
BiocInstaller version 1.2.1, ?biocLite for help
* installing *source* package 'base64' …
** package 'base64' successfully unpacked and MD5 sums checked
** libs
gcc -std=gnu99 -I/usr/local/lib64/R/include -I/usr/local/include -fpic -g -O2 -c base64.c -o base64.o
gcc -std=gnu99 -shared -L/usr/local/lib64 -o base64.so base64.o -L/usr/local/lib64/R/lib -lR
installing to /home/ubuntu/R/library/base64/libs
** preparing package for lazy loading
** help
*** installing help indices
** building package indices …
** testing if installed package can be loaded
BiocInstaller version 1.2.1, ?biocLite for help
* DONE (base64)
BiocInstaller version 1.2.1, ?biocLite for help
* installing *source* package 'sendmailR' …
** package 'sendmailR' successfully unpacked and MD5 sums checked
** preparing package for lazy loading
** help
*** installing help indices
** building package indices …
** testing if installed package can be loaded
BiocInstaller version 1.2.1, ?biocLite for help
* DONE (sendmailR)
The downloaded packages are in
> library(sendmailR)
Loading required package: base64
> from <- sprintf("<sendmailR@%s>", Sys.info()[4])
> to <- "<firstname.lastname@example.com>"
> subject <- "Hello from R"
> body <- list("It works!", mime_part(iris))
> sendmail(from, to, subject, body,
+ control=list(smtpServer="ASPMX.L.GOOGLE.COM"))
[1] "221"
[1] "2.0.0 closing connection ff2si17226764qab.40″
Disadvantage-This worked when I used the Amazon Cloud using the BioConductor AMI (for free 2 hours) at http://www.bioconductor.org/help/cloud/
It did NOT work when I tried it use it from my Windows 7 Home Premium PC from my Indian ISP (!!) .
It gave me this error
or in wait_for(250) :
SMTP Error: 5.7.1 [220.127.116.11] The IP you're using to send mail is not authorized
ps Why do this (send email by R)?
Note you can add either of the two programs of the end of the code that you want to be notified automatically. (like daily tasks)
This is mostly done for repeated business analytics tasks (like reports and analysis that need to be run at specific periods of time)
pps- What else can I do with this?
Can be modified to include sms or tweets or even blog by email by modifying the "to" location appropriately.
3) Using Windows Task Scheduler to run R codes automatically (either the above)
or just sending an email
got to Start> All Programs > Accessories >System Tools > Task Scheduler ( or by default C:Windowssystem32taskschd.msc)
Create a basic task
Now you can use this to run your daily/or scheduled R code or you can send yourself email as well.
and modify the parameters- note the SMTP server (you can use the ones for google in example 2 at ASPMX.L.GOOGLE.COM)
and check if it works!
Geeky Things , Bro
Configuring IIS on your Windows 7 Home Edition-
note path to do this is-
Control Panel>All Control Panel Items> Program and Features>Turn Windows features on or off> Internet Information Services
Using Cloud Computing for Hacking
This is not about hacking the cloud. Instead this is about using the cloud to hack
Some articles last year wrote on how hackers used Amazon Ec2 for hacking/ddos attacks.
Roth claims that a typical wireless password can be guessed by EC2 and his software in about six minutes. He proved this by hacking networks in the area where he lives. The type of EC2 computers used in the attack costs 28 cents per minute, so $1.68 is all it could take to lay open a wireless network.
Cloud services are also attractive for hackers because the use of multiple servers can facilitate tasks such as cracking passwords, said Ray Valdes, an analyst at Gartner Inc. Amazon could improve measures to weed out bogus accounts, he said.
and this article by Anti-Sec pointed out how one can obtain a debit card anonymously
VPN Account without paper trail
- Purchase prepaid visa card with cash
- Purchase Bitcoins with Money Order
- Donate Bitcoins to different account
Masking your IP address to log on is done by TOR
and the actual flooding is done by tools like LOIC or HOIC
So what safeguards can be expected from the next wave of Teenage Mutant Ninjas..?
How to find out people who are spamming you
Step 1-
We assume you have Gmail. If you dont have Gmail, you deserve the Spam
You click -show original on the drop down in the spammy message
you see a lot of mumbo jumbo
(or you just pick the IP addresses from comment spam)
Step 2-
You pick the IP addresses from the mumbo jumbo above (called headers )
An Internet Protocol address (IP address) is a numerical label assigned to each device (e.g., computer, printer) participating in a computer networkthat uses the Internet Protocol for communication.[1] An IP address serves two principal functions: host or network interface identification and locationaddressing
Step 3-
You find out who has that IP address using arin
Step 4-
You put those IP addresses in your firewall for your computer
(or if you have a self-hosted blog using Website cpanel ip deny)
Step 5-
Communicate to that IP Address using IRC
Internet Relay Chat (IRC) is a protocol for real-time Internet text messaging (chat) or synchronous conferencing.[1] It is mainly designed for group communication in discussion forums, called channels,[2] but also allows one-to-one communication via private message[3] as well as chat and data transfer,[4] including file sharing.[5]
or use HOIC to test your own firewall better before people spam you
http://gizmodo.com/5883146/what-is-hoic or
Cyber Cold War
I try to write on cyber conflict without getting into the politics of why someone is hacking someone else. I always get beaten by someone in the comments thread when I write on politics.
But recent events have forced me to update my usual "how-to" cyber conflict to "why" cyber conflict. This is because of a terrorist attack in my hometown Delhi.
Iran allegedly tried (as per Israel) to assassinate the wife of Israeli Defence Attache in Delhi using a magnetic bomb, India as she went to school to pick up her kids, somebody else put a grenade in Israeli embassy car in Georgia which was found in time.
Based on reports , initial work suggests the bomb was much more sophisticated than local terrorists, but the terrorists seemed to have some local recce work done.
India has 0 history of antisemitism but this is the second time Israelis have been targeted since 26/11 Mumbai attacks. India buys 12 % of oil annually from Iran (and refuses to join the oil embargo called by US and Europe)
Cyber Conflict is less painful than conflict, which is inevitable as long as mankind exists. Also the Western hemisphere needs a moon shot (cyber conflict could be the Sputnik like moment) and with declining and aging populations but better technology, Western Hemisphere govts need cyber conflict as they are running out of humans to fight their wars. Eastern govt. are even more obnoxious in using children for conflict propaganda, and corruption.
Last week CIA.gov website went down
This week Iranian govt is allegedly blocking https traffic on eve of Annual Revolution Day (what a coincidence!)
Some resources to help Internet users in Iran (or maybe this could be a dummy test for the big one – hacking the great firewall of China)
News from Hacker News-
I'm writing this to report the serious troubles we have regarding accessing Internet in Iran at the moment. Since Thursday Iranian government has shutted down the https protocol which has caused almost all google services (gmail, and google.com itself) to become inaccessible. Almost all websites that reply on Google APIs (like wolfram alpha) won't work. Accessing to any website that replies on https (just imaging how many websites use this protocol, from Arch Wiki to bank websites). Also accessing many proxies is also impossible. There are almost no official reports on this and with many websites and my email accounts restricted I can just confirm this based on my own and friends experience. I have just found one report here:
The reason for this horrible shutdown is that the Iranian regime celebrates 1979 Islamic revolution tomorrow.
I just wanted to let you guys know about this. If you have any solution regarding bypassing this restriction please help!
The boys at Tor think they can help-
but its not so elegant, as I prefer creating a batch file rather than explain coding to newbies.
this is still getting to better and easier interfaces
Obfsproxy Instructions
Step 1: Install dependencies, obfsproxy, and Tor
You will need a C compiler (gcc), the autoconf and autotools build system, the git revision control system, pkg-config andlibtool, libevent-2 and its headers, and the development headers of OpenSSL.
On Debian testing or Ubuntu oneiric, you could do:
# apt-get install autoconf autotools-dev gcc git pkg-config libtool libevent-2.0-5 libevent-dev libevent-openssl-2.0-5 libssl-dev
If you're on a more stable Linux, you can either try our experimental backport libevent2 debs or build libevent2 from source.
Clone obfsproxy from its git repository:
$ git clone https://git.torproject.org/obfsproxy.git
The above command should create and populate a directory named 'obfsproxy' in your current directory.
Compile obfsproxy:
$ cd obfsproxy
$ ./autogen.sh && ./configure && make
Optionally, as root install obfsproxy in your system:
# make install
If you prefer not to install obfsproxy as root, you can instead just modify the Transport lines in your torrc file (explained below) to point to your obfsproxy binary.
You will need Tor 0.2.3.11-alpha or later.
Step 2a: If you're the client…
First, you need to learn the address of a bridge that supports obfsproxy. If you don't know any, try asking a friend to set one up for you. Then the appropriate lines to your tor configuration file:
UseBridges 1
Bridge obfs2 126.96.36.199:1051
ClientTransportPlugin obfs2 exec /usr/local/bin/obfsproxy --managed
Don't forget to replace 18.104.22.168:1051 with the IP address and port that the bridge's obfsproxy is listening on.
Congratulations! Your traffic should now be obfuscated by obfsproxy. You are done! You can now start using Tor.
For old fashioned tunnel creation under Seas of English Channel-
- You can proxy to anywhere (see the Proxy directive in Apache) based on names
- You can proxy to any port you like (see the AllowCONNECT directive in Apache)
- It works even when there is a layer-7 protocol firewall
- If you enable proxytunnel ssl support, it is indistinguishable from real SSL traffic
- You can come up with nice hostnames like 'downloads.yourdomain.com' and 'pictures.yourdomain.com' and for normal users these will look like normal websites when visited.
- There are many possibilities for doing authentication further along the path
- You can do proxy-bouncing to the n-th degree to mask where you're coming from or going to (however this requires more changes to proxytunnel, currently I only added support for one remote proxy)
- You do not have to dedicate an IP-address for sshd, you can still run an HTTPS site
and some crypto for young people
Me- What am I doing about it? I am just writing poems on hacking at http://poemsforkush.com


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Those who want everything from a night at the movies—humor, car chases, social commentary, zombies, Ed Asner—will get it at Animation Block Party. Brooklyn's annual festival celebrating the best of the year's independent animation is making a local stop to screen this year's cream of the crop at two showings.
ABP has been running strong since its inception in 2004. It originated as a single-day, single-venue showcase and over the years has evolved into its current form—a weekend-long event spanning multiple venues, enticing Thomas Bayne (of Adult Swim's The Venture Bros.) and Amy Steinberg, co-creator of Nickolodeon's Chickie Poo, to sit on last year's jury. Some entries have gained notoriety from national exposure. Perfectland is an "environmentally charged" series shown on two of MTV's websites and Breakfast, a "cereal" (sorry, couldn't resist) about two film students who hang out in a diner, aired on the Sundance Channel. The festival showcases some local talent, with Alex Cormack's Burnout, probably the most intense paper cutout death-race to date.
The lion's share of the content, like Roommates, Puke Bug and Kid Show is good for big laughs, while A Letter to Colleen, a powerful account of a boy's 18th birthday in a room full of strung-out teens, is sure to leave viewers feeling uncomfortable. Other entries just need to be seen, like I Live in the Woods, described as "a woodsman's manic journey and confrontation with America's God."
Both animation fanatics and casual moviegoers craving something different could drop into this wildly creative array of shorts. Some are funny, some embody deep personal expression, but they all contribute to an insane smorgasbord of eye candy.
[Animation Block Party. Fri & Sat 3.27.09-3.28.09. Coolidge Corner Theatre, 290 Harvard St., Brookline. 617.734.2500. midnight/18+/$7.75. coolidge.org]


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Created: 01/14/2014 12:09 AM WHEC.com
We continue to track the high level of flu activity across the U.S.
According to the CDC, 35 states are experiencing widespread flu activity. Here in Rochester, health officials are working hard to try to keep you safe.
Now, the University of Rochester Medical Center announced new restrictions to prevent the flu from spreading. Officials say children 14 and younger are not allowed to visit patients at the hospital and they're limiting the number of visitors. Two will be allowed for each patient. If you want to visit the hospital but haven't been vaccinated, you'll need to wear a mask.
Ann Marie Pettis, director of Infection Prevention at the URMC says, "At this point we feel we have enough cases in the community that we need to restrict visitors in pediatrics as well as OBGYN. And that's to protect our most vulnerable patients from getting the flu while they're in the hospital."
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Kamya is one person inside the Bigg Boss house who
appears to be quite tough and straight forward. But recently she has been
rather emotional as she was seen missing her daughter.
During Ratan's eviction from the house, Kamya was seen breaking down since she saw the door open and wanted to go back and meet her daughter.
Further, she happened to open up about her past
where she mentioned that she got a divorce just a month before she entered the
Bigg Boss house. Being unable to face the loneliness and to overcome her
depression she entered the house.
She also mentioned that she is feeling guilty that she has left her 4 year daughter at home and wants to be with her now.
We hope that Kamya's wish to see her daughter gets fulfilled soon.
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Dear Readers,
Everybody has a own perspective in their life...and we should respect that..may be kamya has thought that running form the truth and sadness of her life by entering in big boss house will make her able to overcome from her past...but you can't question about women's integrity or mother loves towards her 4 years old daughter...every mom loves her daughter but sometimes you need time for yourself,some new environment to overcome from your past and the decision you had made in your life...
but also the game she is playing in BB's house and her behavior is not appreciable. she is telling everybody not to talk behind the back, but she was doing that herself...that kind of behavior is also not appreciable
and yes i also remember her aska SINDOORA in bahoon mein teri dulhan on zee tv...i kinda liked her in that role
Edited on:16 October 2013 at 1:26am
ooo no so sad to know about her
I too rememba her as Sindoora.LOL.
I alos rememba her as the dancer who used to dance behind teh actors.
Yeah,i notice the junior artists a lot.
So, am I the only who still remembers her as Sindoora?! lol
She is so annoying! Always so serious and so protective
I respect Kamya's decision as its her decision . May be she thought of this way to get out from sadness, we should respect it.
But that does not means that she is good as a person in BB house, her recent behaviours were not appreciable .
Edited on:14 October 2013 at 12:26pm
I understand everyone has a perspective and I respect it but I feel she should not be blamed for leaving her daughter and coming to house. Everyone deals with loses in different way ,may be running away from the truth was her way of supressing the sadness .
This is Kamya's way of getting some sympathy votes after the whole bullying Elli and Ratan thing
@Alex23 you said all I wanted to say, she left her 4 year old daughter and came to the BB house wow. What a mother.
she was tellinh Ratan not to talk behind their back but she was doing that herself, talk about preaching. We all know that Ratan was never like that.
Kamya just wants drama seriously
While I completely sympathise with Kamya and her story, the concept of BB seems to have gotten lost. Half the time its a weird mix of Splitsvilla and Fear Factor; and now it seems to be a rehab of some sorts. At least some of the inmates are treating it like a supposed rehab =|
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Quick Bite: Happy Friday the 13th
I'm not calling anyone out since I work with this person professionally…but…if you confess to this publicly, your sins might be forgiven.
At a meeting today…
Sales Guy: Hey, you should call your mom today and pretend you're getting brutally murdered.
Me: WHY WOULD I DO THAT?
Sales Guy: Because of your American Goulash blog! She's superstitious, right? So record yourself calling her and pretend something bad happened because of Friday the 13th, it would get lots of hits!
Me: You might be an excellent salesperson, but you're a terrible person.
Sales Guy: Ha! I get that a lot, actually….
Thanks for the tip, but I don't write this series to torture my mom. I write this because she tortures me.
April 13th, 2012 in Quick Bites, Short Stories | tags: bad ideas


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Your Setup What's yours?
#1 Guest_MOUTguy_*
Posted 24 July 2007 - 09:02 AM
BT-4 Combat
12 inch barrel (looks cool and I also play sniper)
M-4 6-pt stock
VL 200 rnd hopper
VL 2-pod pod pack
4+1 harness
12oz/20oz tank
4 100 rnd pods, 2 140 rnd
One F-Bomb or Pod Rocket per game (keep them in a demo pouch)
ACUs and insignia (SpecOps patch, BH patch)
PCS 20/20 WDLND mask
Posted 24 July 2007 - 09:10 AM
Tippmann A-5
-Flatline Barrel, TechT cyclone upgrades (Lightning Rod, Vortex & QEPH), collapsible stock, Equalizer firestorm crank, stovepipe hopper offset & NcStar Red Dot sight.
- 250 rd R5 Richochet hopper
JT Flex 8 full headshield mask
Spec OPs Custom vest ( 12x 140 rd pods, 20 oz CO2 tank*)
In total, i carry apprx 1 case of paint w/ me. Combining the vest and whats in the gun.
This post has been edited by phantom in the mist: 24 July 2007 - 09:18 AM
1 case, 1 kill. - We spray, they pray. - We play Hammer... AND WE MAKE IT RAIN!
Posted 24 July 2007 - 09:13 AM
tactical tailor 3pt sling
16" knock out barrel(REALLY QUIET) with round hand grip
4pos car stock
ghillie top(started on the bottoms last night finally after almost a year without em)
black LBV (vest)
tac thigh holster(pod holder at the moment, cause i aint got a PB pistol yet)
elevated weaver rail
4x 32 (i think it is) scope...kinda ties in the look i was goin for
brass eagle blade 2 painted OD and black with a wire stock(just for goofin around, still aint never played with it in a game, i needed a mask when i was startin out, because i gave my buddy my mask....so it was cheaper to get the BE with a mask)
ill get a couple pics of me in my gear on here later on if i can find good batteries for my camera
got more, just dont wanna list every lil thing
pics of my gear
Posted 24 July 2007 - 10:28 AM
A5, M249 Stock, E-Grip, Palmers QEV, Vortex Cyclone, Allen Paintball 330 Hopper, M249 Ammo Drum, Quick Strip Thumb Screws, Flatline, 6" Rail, Vertical Foregrip, Versapod Bi-Pod, Air America Intimidator. And a sling.
Dangerous Power Fusion, Revvy hopper (planning on a VLocity later), stock barrel (searching for a good kit. A/C threads).
It's small, and it's fast.
We put our glass to the sky and lift up. And live tonight 'cause you can't take it with ya. So raise a pint for the people that aren't with us. And live tonight 'cause you can't take it with ya...
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Posted 24 July 2007 - 10:40 AM
14 inch carbon fiber barrel
car stock
4+1 pod pack
vl pods
aimforthetrash "because we all died"
my crowning forum achhivement
Feedback here soon.
I support Mike and TechPb. Put this in your sig if you do too.
#6 Guest_bumpnrunone_*
Posted 17 August 2007 - 10:08 AM
tippmann 98c
response trigger
cyclone feeder
14" jj cearamics barrel
collapsible car stock
x7 hopper
stuff i have that i dont use
opsgear barrel and m16 package
bt adjustable sight rail
This post has been edited by bumpnrunone: 11 November 2007 - 07:21 AM
Posted 17 August 2007 - 11:23 AM
98 custom
Air tru commando stock
cyclone feed
apex barrel
rocket cock
other stuff:
bdus; (soon to be replaced with maruders)
pod pack with camelback attached (soon to be replaced with broadsword6 vest)
bunch of tanks
scott mask
and some other junk
Broadsword # 3 I like Moes!!!! Check Out My Band-Here!
if you've ever gotten shot in the crotch, put this in your sig! Drummers secret plan "Speical" member #11 Are you in a band?
Posted 17 August 2007 - 05:10 PM
tippmann a-5
dogleg kit
palmer a-5 stabalizer
ricochet r-5 hopper
flatline barrel
ape rampage board
jcs double trigger kit
tech t vortex mod
tech t lightning rod
tech t quick exhaust. . . .
remote line
currently runing co2, but looking to get a 71x4500
SO recon 6 vest
if you let your girlfriend play paintball better than you, put this in your sig.
Soon to be member of the UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS. Where the hardcore kids play.
WTB: Planet Eclipse '07 EGO for $700 or less. must be in great shape.
WTB: a crossfire 68/45 HP tank RED for less than $140 (must be in great shape, still under hydro)
Special Ops Counter-Sniper #1 wanna be one? follow the link.
Posted 21 August 2007 - 01:35 PM
A5-A2 Standard from Spec Ops...duh
12 inch stiffi barrell
Invert assault gloves
Proto El-Switch Goggle System
Maurader battle pants
'05 Spec Ops Broadsword Vest - Full of Pods
White T shirt... which I wear under my vest.
48/3000 psi HPA, and when that runs out 20 oz C02
Pure Energy Coiled Remote line
Spec Ops Head Wrap
If your skillz require no batterys, put this in your sig.
Posted 25 August 2007 - 09:11 PM
88/4500 tank (68/3000 for back-up)
Fasta Hopper
32 Degrees remote line
MOLLE Chest Rig w. OpsGear 140 round pods (TAC Ten Modular Vest OD Green as back-up)
Pod Caddy (Carried to dead zone in small gym bag with parts, etc.)
Motorola Radio w. ear piece
PCS Digi Cam Mask
Hammerhead barrel kit (has 5 backs also have Ion to Tippmann adapter)
Marine MARPAT BDU's
TAC-8 w. [4] spare mags
BlackHawk OD Green Tactical Thigh Holster for TAC-8 (took the trigger retention piece out of the holster and it fits the TAC perfectly. Holster is sized for my Glock 21)
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Posted 30 August 2007 - 01:37 PM
Tippmann X-7 with Response Trigger
TechT Lightning rod and Vortex Feed Internals
MP5SD Shroud
Short M-16 Mag
Carbine Stock
X-36 Carry Handle
Either stock hopper or APP 450 Offset for the longer games
Boradsword ACU Vest
160 Round Dye Pods X6
88/4500 Pure Energy
Remote with Slide Check, and the cover thing (love it)
Smart Parts 16" Freak Barrel Kit
Motorolla GMRS/FMS Radio
Fire Fox Throat Microphone and Ear Piece
NXE Assault Gloves
SpecOps Marauder ACU top and bottom
JT Mask
Whichever throat guard I find that morning
Random pair of boots
And last and certainly most important... Dye slider shorts
Posted 01 September 2007 - 12:43 AM
Primary Marker- Custom Tippmann A5-A2 Pure Black with foregrip from specops (of course) (R/T 15 bps no electro stuff)
Primary Mask/Goggles- JT Spectras with seperately bought anti-fog lenses
Secondary Firearm- Smith&Wesson flat black Spring Airsoft Paintball .6mm bb pistol w/ 13rd clip capacity.
(Black Tactical Holster from extreme tactical airsoft Holsters it)
Barrels-20inch smart parts tactical (for sale on forum), 12inch Stiffi, Flatline, and BT Apex.
Primary Stalk: BT Commando Set Tactical Stock Dark Grey w/storage compartment
Primary Vest/Paint setup: custom built tactical 9 pod pack accomedating Oregon Paintball Flat Black Vest w/ pockets, mesh, and velcro straps/ belt
Fatigues: Digi camo full armed shirt/ cargo woodland army pants
Gloves: Core Full-Fingered Black/Red Gloves
Air systems/tanks: 3 new 20 ouz Co2 tanks w/ on off valve. Remote Coil System w/ Slide Check for air
Extra Accessories: SpecOpsPaintball Brigade Dog Tags, Big butt comfy army boots, Tippmann Flexfit Baseball Cap, Neck Protector Black.
there is some other minor things to come but im not going to write them........huh......
This post has been edited by Natedog: 01 September 2007 - 12:48 AM
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Posted 01 September 2007 - 12:47 AM
I love my setup............
-John McCain '08- -Obama is a terrorist-
Posted 01 September 2007 - 02:36 AM
my gun
tippmann a-5
car stock
e-grip with W.A.S. board
palmer 98 stabilizer
dead-on botton line adapter
B-T apex m-16 barrel
tippmann X-7 hopper
my gear
PURE ENERGY 2 20 OZ CO2 TANK (when hpa run out)
PURE ENERGY 88ci 4500psi HPA TANK
The next loud noise you hear is me.
Yes I'm the one with the machine gun, QUIT ASKING!
HEY, you drop this, what, your butt
Visit My Website
Posted 22 September 2007 - 01:14 PM
Tippmann A-5
E grip with wass
The Gear
450rd hopper (scenario play)
200rd hopper (regular play)
Broadsword Vest
45psi tank(got a small one for now)
2 20oz co2 tanks (when i run out of air)
V-force Sheild
32 degrees fingerless gloves(warm months)
Gel gloves( winter months)
This post has been edited by ChaoticRedneck: 22 March 2008 - 03:00 PM
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Angel Croft Hotel Westgate House, Lichfield
Rooms: 18
Beacon Street - Lichfield - England - WS13 7AA - United Kingdom 44 01543258737
6 Traveller
Reviews - Angel Croft Hotel Westgate House
Great service, staff, food, accommodation!Submitted by: Natalie in 11/01/08
- Age Group: 18 - 25
- From: United Kingdom
- Traveller type: Young & Single
I would really recommend this hotel!
The rooms are comfortable, nicely decorated and quintessential of a period building.
The staff cannot do more for you, and are lovely and friendly.
The location is perfect, close to the city centre but not too close so you don't get any noise at night.
Opposite Lichfield Cathedral, with a park at the back, its a lovely place to stay.
The rooms are comfortable, nicely decorated and quintessential of a period building.
The staff cannot do more for you, and are lovely and friendly.
The location is perfect, close to the city centre but not too close so you don't get any noise at night.
Opposite Lichfield Cathedral, with a park at the back, its a lovely place to stay.
Nice ViewSubmitted by: Renaud in 30/11/07
- Age Group: 60 +
- From: France
- Traveller type:
I more or less agree with all which has been said above, but the hotel has two precious qualities, it is excellently located near the cathedral and in front of Erasmus Darwin's House, and it offers beautiful views. The Regency architecture is also pleasant, if you care for that sort of things. We had a room on the second floor with three windows overlooking a huge and magnificent park, open on the countryside. The evening light and the wind in the curtains were incredibly beautiful, very dramatic and photogenic. With all its obvious shortcomings, the Angel Croft has a lot of charm and unexploited potential. Let's say it could become (again ?) a marvelous hotel.
Dirty, scruffy and derelict.Submitted by: Mark in 18/08/06
- Age Group: 41 - 50
- From: United Kingdom
- Traveller type: Young Couple
On arrival we were shown to the annex,l could not describe the condition of the room. After complaining we were given a room in the main hotel, l can only say that this was slightly better. The whole room was dirty, the shower had to be held together to use, and l wouldn't have let a dog sleep on the blankets, ripped , stained and hard. The breakfast on the other hand was excellent, freshly cooked and well served, hence 1 mark.
Out of date and grubbySubmitted by: Denise in 09/07/06
- Age Group:
- From: United Kingdom
- Traveller type: Retired
We had trouble finding a room in Lichfiel and this is the first hotel we found with a vacancy - no wonder. The room in the annex was large but very very dated and very grubby. The bathroom was filthy with mould all around the bath and shower window. The net curtains at the windows looked as if they had never been taken down.
The breakfast next morning was served on plates so hot that the breakfast kept cooking and so was inedible. The only good factor about the hotel is that it was opposite the cathedral.
The breakfast next morning was served on plates so hot that the breakfast kept cooking and so was inedible. The only good factor about the hotel is that it was opposite the cathedral.
DiabolicalSubmitted by: Michael in 18/02/06
- Age Group: 26 - 30
- From: United Kingdom
- Traveller type: Business Traveller
Our first contact with the Angel Croft was via telephone, we had passed the hotel the previous year and thought the outside looked pleasant. We telephoned to check for vacancies well in advance of our arrival date and were quoted £82.50 per room per night. We really thought at that price it was going to be a better class of 2 star accomodation. On arriving at the hotel after a 4 hour drive and a couple of hours at the NEC we were exhausted and looking forward to a nice cup of tea. My colleague and I were given keys to our rooms, as we ascended the stairs it was quite apparent that the place was shabby. The doors of the rooms on the landing didn't match and the place smelt generally musty. On entering the first room we were horrified, it was dingy and at least 30 years out of date, the bed was obviously sagging (before it was even sat upon). We proceeded to the second room with some trepidation. It was worse the wind was whistling through the window, there was no valance or mattress protector on the bed, we could see this because the sheet didn't cover the mattress and the candlewick bedspread had gapping holes in it. There was a sofa in the room which was so grubby my colleague would not sit on it. My colleague claims that she had the carpet that was on the floor in her own home circa 1974. The whole appearance of both rooms was grubby. After securing alternative accomodation for the night we left and told the owner in no uncertain terms that we were digusted. Do not let external appearances deceive you this hotel is seriously outdated and unkempt. I would not have spent the night there even if the only alternative was a four hour return drive home.
The Angel CroftSubmitted by: Joolz in 02/10/05
- Age Group: 31 - 40
- From: United Kingdom
- Traveller type: Weekend Breaker
A place looking slightly frayed round the edges on initial viewing. The entrance foyer is pleasant, though a bit old fashioned in look, and a bit basic. The staff are friendly, and we were afforded courtesy on our arrival. Not knowing Lichfield, we agreed on the price, about £68 for the night as we were just glad to have found a room available. We were placed in the annex, a Georgian style house near to the hotel, and directly facing the entrance to the cathedral. We were on the top floor, ie up three flights of stairs. On entering the room, we thought it was huge, but then we'd been staying in travel inns until then. The room was fairly basic, but with a television and telephone, and the beds were a bit uncomfortable. The bathroom was basic, but had a shower and WC. The view was of a garden, which had at the time, at least 10 wild rabbits running around, which we found to be quite nice. Breakfast was latest 9.15am on Sundays, 9 am on other days, which for people on a break like us, seemed like getting up in the middle of the night. The breakfast was very filling and adequate, with a full fry up available. It certainly was not the worst place we've stayed in by any stretch of the imagination, and the plus points are that it is close to both the cathedral and the city centre. There were other rooms in the hotel building itself which I did not see, and perhaps they are a bit better than ours was.
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|First Defiance Financial Corp. fourth quarter report
|Written by Delphos
|Friday, February 01, 2013 6:04 PM
First Defiance Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: FDEF) recently announced record net income for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012 totaled $18.7 million, or $1.81 per diluted common share compared to $15.5 million or $1.42 per diluted common share for the year ended December 31, 2011. For the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2012, First Defiance earned $5.2 million or $0.52 per diluted common share compared to $4.1 million or $0.36 per diluted common share for the fourth quarter of 2011.
I am pleased with the record net income in the full year of 2012 and overall performance for the fourth quarter as the country continues to rebound from the economic challenges of the last several years. We are happy with the strong mortgage banking results this quarter and throughout the full year, as well as the steady improvement in credit quality.
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