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Nowhere in Africa (Nirgendwo in Afrika) (2001)
Critics Consensus: A visually lovely epic with compelling, three-dimensional characters.
Critics Consensus: A visually lovely epic with compelling, three-dimensional characters.
Movie Info
A tale, which follows a young Jewish family from Germany to Kenya as they flee the Nazi regime at the onset of World War II. Jettel Redlich, of upper-class upbringing, and her daughter Regina, moves to Kenya to be with her husband Walter. Walter works as a farm manager, while Regina and Jettel are adjusting to their new home. Then Britain declares war on Germany, and the family is again separated. Through Jettel's affair with a British solider, her family is given preferential treatment. Regina is able to attend school and Walter is given a good job. But after the war, the family is too fractured to reunite and Walter contemplates a return to Germany, while Regina and Jettel have never felt more at home. … More
- Rating:
- R (for some sexual content)
- Genre:
- Art House & International , Drama
- Directed By:
- Caroline Link
- Written By:
- Caroline Link
- In Theaters:
- Mar 7, 2001 Wide
- On DVD:
- Sep 30, 2003
- Box Office:
- Runtime:
Juliane K�hler
as Jettel Redlich
Merab Ninidze
as Walter Redlich
Lea Kurka
as Regina
Sidede Onyulo
as Owuor
Matthias Habich
as Susskind
Karoline Eckertz
as Older Regina
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Critic Reviews for Nowhere in Africa (Nirgendwo in Afrika)
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Everything in the film rings true, is deeply moving, richly photographed, and wonderfully acted.
Link creates a complex and fascinating portrait of a marriage under the enormous stress of geographical dislocation and historical trauma.
One very fine film.
The pacing of Nowhere in Africa is a mite drowsy, but there are payoffs for the director's uninsistent touch.
plods through new terrain in Holocaust related subject matter with a shotgun mentality
Nowhere in Africa is long enough that each character is meticulously studied and developed while Link takes the time also to provide wonderfully patient, artistic moments
Una buena historia para decir un par de cosas sobre el desarraigo, los lazos familiares, y la chance de empezar una nueva vida siempre que sea necesario.
A pretty but unsatisfying trifle, its graceful camerawork and fine acting unable to make an oddly flat story shine.
The acting is wonderful throughout, and director Carole Link has crafted a tale with the dramatic scope of a great epic. The English Patient comes to mind.
Caroline Link's Oscar winning film has sweeping theme music, stunning cinematography and a well-told story that offers a unique slice of history.
An epic story that deeply explores the lives of Jewish expatriots during World War II.
Writer-director Caroline Link adapted Stefanie Zweig's expatriate memoir gracefully, languidly and with full understanding of its heroine.
Unusual in how it expertly blends two popular types of movies to create one seamless motion picture experience.
While Roman Polanski's The Pianist may be the most shattering film to deal with the Holocaust, Nowhere in Africa may well be the most human.
Offers an admirably understated study of the family's constantly shifting desires, fears and allegiances.
A beautifully shot and honestly melancholy drama marred by a meandering script that has trouble deciding whose story is being told.
It's poignant, capturing the feeling of a young person's scattered memories.
Populated with personalities so completely rendered that they're as believable as the people next door.
It's exactly the sort of import you'd expect to walk off with an Academy Award.
Audience Reviews for Nowhere in Africa (Nirgendwo in Afrika)
A Jewish family from Germany flees to Africa to avoid the rise of Hitler.
The performances by all the main actors are absolutely excellent, especially by Merab Ninidze and Sidede Onyulo. The characters ring true, and the situations are all believable. Even the bratty behavior by Jettel, who misses the privileges of her life in Germany, seems logical when one remembers that she doesn't have the benefit of concentration camp photographs that have been handed down to us by history.
Ironically and interestingly, what is frustrating about Nowhere in Africa is also one of its greatest strengths: once again, here is a film about Africa with white protagonists, so the racism inherent in never telling African stories from an African perspective continues. Yet the point behind Nowhere in Africa is that even victims of racism, in this case the Jewish family, can exhibit racist tendencies. It's a remarkable concept because unlike other films about Nazism it doesn't reduce the world into clearly defined categories of good and evil.
The ending is unsatisfying, but the film opened a Pandora's Box with the complexity of its theme, and any ending that I can think of would ultimately be as reductive as the one the filmmakers chose.
Overall, Nowhere in Africa is a very good, unique film if only for the cinematography, but the complexity of its theme and the sharpness of its characters make it quite extraordinary.
Super Reviewer
A different tale of WWll, that of an affluent Jewish family that escapes Germany to live dirt poor in Kenya. A very busy film, interesting and multileveled, with stuff constantly going on that threatens to break up the small clan, not the least being how they themselves disagree about Africa and her people, Germany and her people, and where is it that they really belong. Thoroughly engaging.More
Super Reviewer
An excellent historical expose of exiled jews, and the trials they suffered during WWII. Very insightful film. One more take on the Nazi atrocities, and the resettlement of Jews. Interesting to show that there were those who believed enough in their German heritage to have the committment of reconstruction.More
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Bob almighty! I have no idea just W.T.H.I.G.O. (What The Heck Is Going On) with my head. Tubbs had to help me to bed last night, even. Too much "Drink", I think, and now I got a vicious hangunder. Stinkin' Super Bull party. I never knew a bull could be so super. And the celebrating? Y! (Yikes!). I.C.B.H.C. (I Can't Believe How Crazy) we were. All for a bull (and it wasn't even that nice either, despite its superness - it even had the audacity to refuse to wear sombreros. �Que horrible!). I mean, the war's still goin' on! And here we are crazyin' it up for a party. Whitesnake passed out early (ghosts can't hold their "Drink", apparently). And Squiggy darn near drank his life away. He had so much "Drink", he almost made the bum-to-hallucination crossover (which would be a first).
U. (Ugh). I feel as if it isn't just the "Drink" that's getting to me. I think something else is at work here. Something...dark. And no, I don't mean dark like the Methochaun's jet black saliva. I mean [i]DARK[/i] dark. Ya know, like, uber-dark. Uhh...Oh, like 4 Candymen of the Uh-Pocket Clips are riding in on their lollipop steeds, bringing the sweet-tasting end of the world with them. Yeah, that kinda dark. Hmm. I wonder I.T.C.B.S. (If They Could Bring Some) more maple syrup, 'cause these waffle legs just aren't the same without it. (chokes down a dry waffle leg; groans) Oooooh, bad move!
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I use this once every three weeks in my regimen for problematic skin in the warmer months. I use this week before I get my facial when my skin is usually the most oily/dirty by then.
This stuff WORKS. The seeing every pore with the oil coming out is no lie. Afterwards my face literally felt different like all the gunk has gotten sucked out. I think the only bad thing is that using this mask too often could really be over kill. I only use this mask every other week, on monday after I work all weekend. It's really nice because I do long days in makeup so my skin feels really gross by monday morning. This stuff just sucks everything out like a sponge, it's pretty hard core. Bonus, it smells nice,
This mask is great for my oily skin. It applied really smoothly and dried quickly. After rinsing off the mask, my skin felt so refreshed and clean. This is a daily routine in my skin care and it's crazy affordable.
This mask is drying so I do not recommend this for those with drier skin.
I love this face mask. I was actually surprised to get it as a recommendation off beauty gurus as well as MUA. I had been overwhelmed by the effectiveness of Queen Helene Mint Julep mask in the past, the mud pack masque not as much. But I felt like I needed variety, in true girl fashion. Plus, my skin responds better to treatments when I vary it up.
In any case, I got my first Freeman mask at Ulta with the $3.50 off $10 coupon. The mask was $4 but came out cheaper this way. First thing that I love is the smell, like fresh lemon juice mixed with mint leaves. The color and consistency is definitely more attractive than the Queen Helene mask. This one is smoother to apply on the face and get out of the tube. Overall, it is one of the strongest from the range. Best for oily-acne prone skin.
I have just finished my tube. I was applying it about 3 times a week for 1 month straight. I will definitely repurchase after I get through the other two Freeman masks. This is my favorite so far.
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Its funny when I see beauty gurus on youtube suggest much more expensive higher end facial masks when there are many other cheaper alternatives out there. I mean, don't get me wrong, its your money, you do what you want with it. But, I have to wonder why, though? Anywho, having bought their charcoal and black sugar mask/scrub, pineapple mask, and dead sea salt mask I went ahead and got this one because I needed something for my oily, acne-prone skin to calm it down. First off, I love the way it smells: refreshing like a just cut lemon with mint as a backnote if that makes sense. Definitely does not smell like a bottle of Pledge when it comes to the lemon scent. The color kinda reminded me of toothpaste, but I could overlook that because it felt quite nice on my skin- cool, not tingly, and washed off well with no residue. Been using it for 2 days now and the acne has dried up and my skin isn't much of a grease slick anymore. Freeman has done it, again! Just like the rest, I bought them from drugstore.com for $3.99 for a 6 oz bottle which by the way I love looking at, its so bright and springtime looking! If you haven't tried this brand, please do, its the best and quite the bang for your buck.
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Lately, I've been playing around with DIY clay masks with really good results, but I will always keep my Freeman Mint & Lemon Mask on hand. There are several other clay masks from Freeman, but I haven't tried any of the other varieties.
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Time Out saysMajor Bennett Marco (Denzel Washington) suffers nightmares, related somehow to his experiences in Kuwait in 1991. But only when he's approached by Al Melvin (Jeffrey Wright) does he realise he's not alone in his psychic turmoil, and begin to suspect that there's more than meets the eye to the much-vaunted heroic acts allegedly performed by Sergeant Raymond Shaw (Liev Schreiber) when they were ambushed in the desert: much vaunted because Shaw, with not a little 'encouragement' and 'help' from his fiercely ambitious mother, Senator Ellie Shaw (Meryl Streep), is running as vice-presidential candidate in the upcoming elections. Marco's dreams don't disappear, but Melvin does – at least until he's found drowned in the Potomac. Time for Marco to talk turkey with Shaw…
Given the classic status of John Frankenheimer's 1962 movie, Jonathan Demme, his cast and writers Daniel Pyne and Dean Georgaris were risking ridicule in taking on another version of Richard Condon's novel. Happily, this extremely timely entertainment matches, even perhaps surpasses its predecessor. Suspense and sly humour are again in abundance, as is political relevance. Here is an America where truth, democracy and proper ethical considerations are imperilled not by Cold War enemies but by unbridled late capitalism itself; dynastic ambition, hollow patriotism, meaningless slogans, the fuelling of fear and paranoia, media complicity and puppet figureheads under the influence of shady, self-serving global conglomerates are the order of the day. Nothing surprising about that, really, except that this is a Hollywood genre movie, and it's terrific, for once, to see a sharp, slick, adult, darkly comic thriller whose more outlandish aspects – brainwashing by implant, say – succeed so well as metaphors for contemporary reality. The performances (especially that of Streep) are spot-on, the script extraordinarily up-to-date, and Demme's direction – particularly the creation of unease through the subtle use of sound and odd direct-to-camera dialogue – a real return to form after his last film. Worryingly superior stuff.
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Sherri's StoryI made this corn Memorial Day. My friends said it was the best corn on the cob that they ever had. I must admit, it was bangin'! I hope that you will give it a try. Cooking with Passion, sw:)
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6 large
corn on the cob, shucked*brushed with olive oil*
1/4 c
butter, softened
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1/4 c
olive oil mayo
2 Tbsp
chives, chopped
zest of 1 lemon
3 oz
asiago cheese, shredded
1/2 Tbsp
everglades seasoning *season salt*
1 tsp
chili powder
Directions Step-By-Step
1Preheat grill to medium high. Place each oiled corn on the cob in a piece of aluminum foil. Roll and secure ends. Grill for 15 minutes or until corn is tender
2Combine ingredients 2-8 in a mixing bowl. Brush hot corn on the cob with the mixture. Top with additional chives.
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Course/Dish: Vegetables
Dietary Needs: Vegetarian
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Bamboo Bench by Gal Ben-Arav
Israeli designer Gal Ben-Arav has created a bench using raw bamboo and cast aluminum.
The bench was created as a final project at Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design in Jerusalem.
Description of the Bamboo Bench from Gal Ben-Arav:
Sustainable is a wide concept. I chose to deal with it in the context of raw material, living environment, localism, and sustainable system.
The bamboo plant is renewed very quickly, therefore energetically efficient, with high mechanical strength and durability to weather conditions. Bamboo has wide range of configurations as a raw material, from its raw form, through compressed plates to veneer processing.
I chose to use bamboo in its raw form. In this way, the processing is minimal as well as the invested energy, it can be 100% recycled and the out coming morphology creates a new micro-wild natural environment that can be situated in an urban, industrial and gray environment and revive it.
Bamboo bench has two narratives:
My Inspiration to the bench lies in an image that was taken from the 30's from my childhood landscapes with two workers leading bundles of papyrus through a swamp (see below). This photograph personally connected me to the bench and guided me to the wild morphology of the design.
The second narrative is the narrative of the product life cycle. Bamboo is not a characteristic species to the Middle East, but its origins are in Asia, however today it is grown in a controlled manner here in Israel. In my vision such a bench reflects a complete system that maintains itself through a life cycle that is built on three repeated main stages that preserve the sustainability values in a full manner:
– Growing bamboo – Establishment of a new agricultural industry, creating new economic opportunities, new sources of income and making the bamboo a local material that saves the need to import.
– Building a bench that integrates in the surrounding living environment in an energy-efficient manufacturing process.
– Recycling the raw material following weathering processes or vandalism that occurs frequently to street furniture. Used bamboo can be recycled to produce packaging or for many other purposes.
Through the design process, I tried to keep the materialism of the bamboo, its natural morphology, its simplicity, but on the other hand, to create a conflict and tension between the natural bamboos to the industrial aluminum casting.
11 Responses to "Bamboo Bench by Gal Ben-Arav"
Bahay Kubo on 29 Jan 2011 at 1:11 am #
this is innovation.
Great on 29 Jan 2011 at 11:31 am #
the splinters make me cringe
hZ! on 29 Jan 2011 at 9:08 pm #
Dogs will be poked in the eye. This is a great idea and should be taken up by municipal authorities for public seating [so much is made of totally unsuitable durable but heat conductive material], but the ends need to be chainsawed to evenness. Dead cheap, correct specific heat, comfortable, easy to repair quickly when worn or damaged.
nanzcode on 31 Jan 2011 at 2:47 am #
this is a unique creation. but it needs material comfort to everyone.we have to think and consider.
Ricardo de A on 31 Jan 2011 at 10:40 am #
You can't roll skate on them :/
shane on 31 Jan 2011 at 1:19 pm #
I think not. Make a bench out of conventional materials & do it right & it should last decades. This will require more maintainance than it's worth & it looks like garbage
Phil Julian on 03 Feb 2011 at 2:00 pm #
Siting on the ground would be more comfortable than that. Other than to spark ideas or generate discussion, how is this considered good design that is worthy of featuring here??
Erin on 03 Feb 2011 at 9:28 pm #
Most of the time when we feature furniture, it is often a refined production piece that is all about comfort and aesthetics. Sometimes we get critised for focusing too much on designers that create things for money versus designing things that contribute to improving the world. Occasionally we get to feature something different from that and this is one of those times.
This time we have a student who was given a task and he completed that task to the best of his ability. To say that you would rather sit on the ground than on a seat is going a bit far…yes, it may not be amazingly comfortable but that isn't what he was focused on, he was focused on creating a sustainable piece of furniture. If I was walking down the road and it was a seating option I would sit on it.
Sometimes we need to look at the bigger picture and realise that this is a piece of furniture created by a student designer that is just starting out. We consider this good design as this is someone thinking about doing things in a more sustainable and environmentally friendly way.
Let's not get on the negativity band-wagon for a young designer that is just starting out…maybe this guy will go on to create even more beautiful things and become a leader in environmentally sensitive furniture design. Instead of discouraging a young designer, maybe we should get behind him and offer suggestions or solutions to improve his product. If you think it would be uncomfortable, why not suggest a better 100% renewable material that complies with his challenge.
nanzcode on 09 Feb 2011 at 4:58 am #
designing things is not easy, specially in furniture.as designer has to consider all angles and totality is beauty. and make money.this student designer need exposure a mile away.
Anaïs on 15 Feb 2011 at 1:52 am #
Could you tell me when this amazing creation was made?
Jason Stevens on 21 Feb 2011 at 2:48 pm #
I want one – now! Where can I buy?!?!


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The low brake fluid indicator and the brake light on my Range Rover flashes on intermittently and randomly. Checked the brake fluid and it is fine. Any clue as to what might be causing it?
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Homemade Egg Rolls
When I found the recipe for our favorite restaurant's Yum Yum sauce I sent it to my friend, Stephanie, since she and her husband were the ones who first took us to that restaurant. She said that she'd have to try out that sauce with the egg rolls that she makes. I'd been wanting to make my own for some time now, but never knew how simple they were. With a few tips from Stephanie and the awesome recipe on the back of the egg roll wrapper package, I came up with some that rivaled our favorite ones from the Chinese food take-out place down the road. I wasn't sure if that was even possible!
Here's how I did it!
Homemade Egg Rolls
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2 packages Egg Roll Wraps (20 count each)
1 lb. ground turkey (or pork)
2 packages coleslaw mix (cabbage and carrots)
1/2 lb. bean sprouts
1/2 c. green onions, chopped
1/4 c. oyster sauce
1/4 c. soy sauce
Oil for frying
Non stick spray, if baking
Olive oil, if baking
Sauce for dipping
Brown your meat in a large skillet. Add veggies and cook for 2 minutes. Mix in oyster and soy sauce. Let mixture cool.
I found these egg roll wraps in the refrigerator produce section near the tofu items. Use 2-3 tablespoons filling for each egg roll. Fold bottom corner over filling, then fold in side corners. Brush top corner with water (or dab with your finger) to seal and roll up. This prevents the egg roll from opening up during the frying process.
Now I've done these both ways. I REALLY wanted them to turn out the same when baked. But let's face it, nothing is the same when baked vs. fried. The baked ones were delicious though. If you'd prefer to go that route, heat your oven to 400. Arrange egg rolls on a greased baking pan that has been sprayed with non stick cooking spray and brush egg rolls with olive oil. Bake 12 minutes.
If you want egg rolls that give the restaurant ones a run for their money….read on….and throw out that New Year's resolution. The ones photographed here are fried…and as I was going through my recent posts I noticed that I have shared a lot of fried/buttery foods recipes. We don't always eat like this! I just like sharing the fun recipes. The ones that bring restaurant foods home…with real ingredients! Every other night of the week is green salad and chicken, etc. boring and not worth sharing the recipe
In a large skillet, heat oil to 350 degrees. Place rolls, flap side down, a few at a time and cook for a couple of minutes, turning occasionally. Drain on paper towels or a cooling rack with paper towels under neath.
They were absolutely amazing! We now know how to make our favorite egg rolls, yum yum sauce, fried rice, fortune cookies….if only I could figure out how to make decent chow mein, we'd never order out for Chinese again! I think I'm up for the challenge!
Stephanie said that these freeze really well. I placed them in ziploc freezer bags and had pretty good success heating them back up at 375 degrees in the oven for 20 minutes or so.


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Kendra Wilkinson Doesn't Do Maternity Clothes
Kendra Wilkinson will no doubt make many sacrifices as a mom-to-be, but fashion won't be one of them.
The Kendra star told Us Magazine at last night's Los Angeles premiere of Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen on Monday night that buying maternity clothes definitely isn't on her pregnancy to-do list.
"Maternity clothes are not for me!" the former Girls Next Door girl proclaimed. "I'll just buy bigger things!"
As far as what she does want out of her joint project with Philadelphia Eagles footballer Hank Baskett—who she'll be marrying at the Playboy mansion this weekend—she says she's hoping for a son.
"I want a boy!" Wilkinson notes. "But if it's a girl, that's fine too."
Wilkinson is so anxious for a male offspring, in fact, that she's already begun addressing the bundle-of-joy to-be—they'll find out the sex "in a couple of weeks"—as a "he."
"He was all dancing inside. It was so cute!" Wilkinson exclaims.
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There are lots of options for cheap accommodation in Denmark and even free accommodation, if you know how to find it! From house swap holidays to free camping in the wild, if you're a budget-conscious traveller read on to find cheap accommodation in Denmark.
You will have encountered Danish design at one time or another, whether you realise it or not. In the 60s, viewers of Kennedy and Nixon's historic TV duel were looking at Hans J. Wegner's Danish chair. Modern audiences have begun craving classic Danish light fittings by Poul Henningsen, thanks to The Killing. And classics such as Erik Magnussen's Stelton thermos are now sitting on tables all over the world. Follow the trail of great Danish designers across the country with this guide to design in Denmark.
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Always colourful and endlessly controversial, Christiania is a unique place to visit. More than a city district, it's a way of life.
Copenhagen is the home of world-famous Danish design brands. It's a great place to pick up unique design products, Scandinavian and international fashion and that extra special gift.
The Nature Agency produces information leaflets containing maps and descriptions of all public nature areas in Denmark. You can pick up these helpful guides for free at local tourist offices.
Denmark has a world of free events on offer all year round, but especially in the summer months. Shake your stuff to Danish and international artists at a music festival, let your hair down at a harbour or city festival, or find that special item at an outdoor market.
If you want to get free entry to museums, read on! Here's a free and budget experiences to Denmark's many attractions. You can also learn how to do sightseeing at no cost!
Bringing your kids to Denmark? If you're looking for ideas and inspiration for budget or free attractions in Denmark for kids, read on. Learn about free entry museums, films and theater, fun experiences in cities and nature and much more. It is possible to do Denmark on a budget or for free even with the kids in tow!
Come and be charmed by Copenhagen, Northern Europe's cosiest capital, packed with cafés, shops and the best restaurants in Scandinavia. From the winding streets of the beautiful old town and grand royal palaces to the city's cutting-edge buildings and attractions, Copenhagen is the perfect blend of old world and new. Hop on a bike or stroll the city on foot and take in its laid-back atmosphere and effortless sense of style. Read on for sightseeing inspiration, help finding restaurants in Copenhagen and to make Copenhagen hotel bookings.
Denmark is perfect for budget travel. The country is full of cheap and free experiences for every taste. Most places operate with free admission so it's not just the beaches and urban areas that are free to enjoy. So if you want to take a budget trip to Denmark, here you'll find inspiration for travelling on the cheap, including cheap dining and cheap accommodation. Do Denmark for less!
An area surrounded by water and dotted with lakes and forests, North Zealand is a great area for a day out or a few days exploring the region's natural offerings.
Come and shop in Denmark, one of the hottest design nations on the planet. From a rich design history, led by legends such as Arne Jacobsen and Hans J. Wegner, Denmark's design sector has grown into a world-leader. From homeware to fashion, Denmark is an incredible place to pick up unique, cutting-edge products or to find that perfect Scandinavian gift. Beautiful shopping streets await in cities across the country, offering international and Danish brands. So pack your shopping bags and don't forget your wallet!
Are you ready for a typically Danish holiday experience? There are around 40,000 holiday homes for rent in Denmark. They tend to be located in picturesque areas, often near inland water or the coast and are decorated with individual, Danish style. They are an extremely popular holiday form amongst Danes.
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Copenhagen is a really green city! It's been voted Europe's Green Capital for 2014 by the European Environment Commission. So this is one place you can visit and leave with a clean conscience, as well as a smile!
Denmark is a safe country packed with fun offerings for all the family. From world class attractions, such as Legoland, to thousands of kilometres of unspoilt beaches, you'll find something for your whole family on holiday in Denmark.
The Marguerite Route is a country-wide scenic route that takes you past more than 200 of Denmark's top attractions and through some of the country's most picturesque scenery. So head out by car or by bike and experience the very best Denmark has to offer.
Christmas in Denmark is a magical time. As the weather cools down, the festive spirit heats up. Christmas in Denmark is full of tradition, food, entertainment and good company. It is the time of year when the Danes really focus on spending quality time with family, friends - and even strangers! Here's a great guide to Christmas in Denmark, packed with ideas, events, bakground information and suggestions for making your Denmark Christmas break memorable. Learn more about Christmas markets, concerts, shopping, Danish Christmas food and traditions.
With gentle terrain, safe tracks and well sign-posted routes, Denmark is a fantastic family cycling destination. You can make it easy for your children by planning routes that are less hilly and combining natural experiences with the excitement of attractions along the way, such as zoos and amusement parks.
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This handy guide, developed in collaboration with the Danish Nature Agency, takes you to 20 of the best natural places in Denmark. And all of them are free to see. So what are you waiting for? Get out into Denmark's great outdoors!
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Come and shop in Copenhagen! You'll find clusters of trade and shops dotted around the city, which makes looking for something in particular even easier and brings you to some of Copenhagen's most interesting parts.
Getting around Denmark does not have to be expensive. If you walk or cycle you can do it for free, but there are also other options available.
Copenhagen is a great city to explore with children. It's not too big, it's relaxed and many attractions and services offer that little bit extra for kids. Here are some tips and inspiration to help you plan a family break to the fun-filled Danish capital.
A naturally produce-rich area. Tour the region's islands and farms to sample delicious Danish products.
Denmark is a country packed full of all kinds of restaurants for all price ranges. Use our restaurant search to the right to find great food at great prices or read on to get ideas for ways to eat cheap in Denmark, including Copenhagen's brand new street food market, Copenhagen Street Food.
Escape into three of Denmark's most beautiful natural places; Denmark's national parks. Each national park presents you with different landscape and opportunities for outdoor activities as diverse as hiking, paragliding or oyster hunting. Denmark's largest national park, The Wadden Sea, became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2014.
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Do you think Denmark is expensive? It doesn't have to be! Denmark can actually be a cheap vacation destination, perfect for budget travel. It's a small country, easy and quick to get around by bike or public transportation. Many of Denmark's most famous attractions and landmarks are free. There are lots of free events and Denmark's beaches and national parks are all free to enjoy all year round. Worried about expensive restaurants and places to stay? Don't be! There are many cheap hotels, cheap restaurants and ways to spend less money on food and accommodation in Denmark.
Danish design is known the world over and Denmark has been a leading nation in the design field for decades. From Danish furniture to Danish fashion and Danish toys, Denmark continues to produce world-renowned design classics. Starting in the 1950s with design legends such as Arne Jacobsen and Hans Wegner, the Danish design tradition has developed into a strong international brand. Scandinavian, and in particular Danish design has become synonymous with timeless style. So if you like interior design, furniture and fashion, you'll love Denmark!
Put Hamlet's Castle, Kronborg, on your list of things to see whilst in Denmark! Whether you're looking for things to do near Copenhagen or have more time to explore, there's time enough to visit Denmark's most famous castle, immortalised by Shakespeare back in the 1600s.
Visit two very unique holiday islands, Samsø (Samsoe) and Anholt in the Kattegat - the stretch of water between Jutland and Zealand and north of Funen (Fyn). See Denmark's so-called desert on Anholt, or the dramatic effects of glaciation on Samsø.
Denmark is a small country with an enormous passion for design. It's produced many internationally-renowned designers, landmarks and products. Here's a quick list of the biggest and best!
See the best of old and new architecture side-by-side in perfect harmony in the City of Spires.
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Did you know that many of Denmark's biggest and best attractions are completely free? Major attractions, like Nyhavn and The Little Mermaid are free and you can easily walk or bike between them. Sightseeing in openhagen is easy and can be very cheap. Famous landmarks around Denmark, such as Møns Klint and the buried lighthouse at Rubjerg Knude, are also completely free to enjoy. Here are our top pick of Denmark's best free attractions.
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Denmark sits near the top of Europe, and is connected to the continent via Germany. With the recently constructed Øresund bridge connecting Sweden to Denmark, it is now also possible to go via car or coach from the rest of Scandinavia and beyond.
Air traffic on international flights to Aalborg in North Jutland is on the rise resulting in a major expansion of Aalborg Airport.
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Walk, hike or ride through seemingly endless, open landscape in this atmospheric part of Denmark.
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Two pools of mosquitoes in the southern part of Hamilton County have been found to be infected.
Hamilton County environmental program manager David Hunter says it's a signal that people need to use insect repellent when they're outdoors.
Hunter also says people should call the department if they see dead crows, robins and blue jays. Those species are the most vulnerable to West Nile virus.
There have been no confirmed cases of West Nile in humans in Hamilton County this year.
Officials say 80 percent of people infected with the virus show no symptoms, but under 1 percent will require hospitalization.
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Good morning. I'm Renee Montagne. The NBA draft is today. And the likely number one pick has two amazing physical features. Anthony Davis is 6'10" and he'll make millions with his shot-blocking skills. He's also got a famous unibrow. Davis has just trademarked the phrases his unbroken brow has inspired - fear the brow and raise the brow. Davis told CNBC not even a deal with a razor company could get him to shave it. It's MORNING EDITION. Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright National Public Radio.


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Oracle Corp. (NYSE:ORCL)
The Company develops, manufactures, markets, distributes and services database, middleware and applications software that helps organizations manage and grow their businesses.
Oracle is a lazy company with horrible support and a mostly captive market. It's basically the database world equivalent of Microsoft in the 90s.Its recent acquisition of Sun might lead to interesting soft/hard-ware synergies (à la Apple, of which success story Oracle's CEO pays obvious attention, him being a friend of Apple's Steve Jobs), but I doubt it possesses the technical expertise and the engineering culture necessary to overcome the challenges ahead brought by some pretty disruptive changes in disk media.Moving from rotating hard drives disk to constant access time SSD devices has tremendous technological implications that I think Oracle will miss to the advantage of lighter and swifter new comers to the business.It will take time but by the time Oracle CEO realizes his error, this large boat will be too slow to change course abruptly.
Agree with most of the comments except about technical support. Oracle has very good technical database support. Better than any other companies. It is expensive but if you have a problem you will get it resolved. You cannot say that bout Microsoft SQL Server. IBM DB2 has good support but not as good.
If you think Oracle is a lazy company you are mistaken. Being in the industry for more than 25 years I have seen Oracle, though a huge company, internally operates like a startup. They really have a lot of superstars in technology working for the company. So never under estimate Larry and his team.
A significant percentage of the companies that need to make updates in hardware and the rapidly growing area of cloud services for that matter, are already Oracle customers. Oracle has strong relationships with these firms and a deep understanding of their needs. Their customer retention rate is outstanding. You can't underestimate the complexity and added cost associated with switching to new technologies and providers. Oracle has a solid pipeline of products. They are one of the best at communicating features, benefits, value and delivering on those promises. They are sitting on a goldmine of future upgrades and cloud technology expansion with their current customer base. In addition, they have significantly increased their sales force and are aggressively pursuing new business. I have personally witnessed Oracle go head to head against SalesForce and others and come out the winner delivering transformative cloud based solutions, particularly with a new cloud based service called Fusion. Oracle has never been the type of company that lapses or falls asleep at the wheel. Many of the new products are being rolled out with calculated timelines that will prevent them from prematurely disrupting or cannibalizing existing business units and revenue streams. Their customers know these technologies are coming and most of them are willing to wait.


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It started with the swearing, a not-so-subtle indication that USA Network's "blue skies" credo was welcoming some adult turbulence into its programming. Its shows of recent vintage, including the sleek, sexy and casually profane Suits and the gritty undercover drama Graceland, have started to move USA into edgier, bolder territory. Two new Thursday dramas, Rush (9/8c) and Satisfaction (10/9c), are furthering that evolution, threatening to go over the top with their shock-value content in what looks like a bad case of FX/AMC envy. The results are decidedly mixed.
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Would you risk your marriage to save it?That's the tagline to USA's new drama Satisfaction (10/9c, USA), which producers have described as a "post-modern love story." What does that mean? Well, escorts for one.Married for 18 years with a 16-year-old daughter, Neil (Matt Passmore) and Grace Truman (Stephanie Szostak) have hit a wall in not only their marriage, but professional lives. After one helluva day at his tedious investment banking job, Neil discovers Grace having sex with an escort (Blair Redford), unbeknownst to her. But instead of confronting his wife about it, he (sort of accidentally) becomes one himself and suddenly finds renewed meaning in life.Hot scoop on all the new summer shows"The love story really comes ...
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Pet tips: Keep your babies cool this summeron May 2, 2014 @ 3:03 pm (Updated: 3:04 pm - 5/2/14 )
Believe it or not, summer is coming! Warmer weather is on the way and we want to help you keep your pets safe as the temperatures soar.
It's tempting to bring your furry friend along for the ride, but you should never leave your pet in the car unattended in warm weather. Even in the Northwest, the interior of a car can hit 160 degrees in less than five minutes, and parking in the shade with the windows cracked can still be dangerous. You never know what that "quick stop" at the bank or grocery store could lead to, and you don't want to risk the health of your pet. Enjoy the sunny skies, but leave your best friend at home if you can't take them in with you at every stop!
If you see a dog in a car on a warm day, you can call your local animal control or fire department. For King County, the number is 206-296-PETS (7387) and for the City of Seattle it's 206-386-7387. If you're worried the pet is in immediate danger or they seem distressed, stay with the vehicle until animal control arrives. If you're near a shopping center, you can ask the store managers to page the owner back to their vehicle. Don't feel you're being too nosy - it could save a pet's life!
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Super Mario 3D World hip-hop remix by Dj Cutman
We've said time and again how great the Super Mario 3D World soundtrack is. The team used the game's main theme quite extensively in promotional videos for the game, and it became obvious that they were taking the series in a more swing and jazz-oriented direction with the inclusion of a big band brass ensemble.
Well, Dj Cutman had other plans, and has infused the catchy main theme with some hip-hop flavor. I can certainly dig it, and would love to hear more of the game's amazing music get some remixing attention as well.
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NEW YORK ( TheStreet) -- The financial sector rallied on Wednesday after a successful sale of Portuguese sovereign debt lifted bank shares in Europe and the United States.
Europe financials were riding high in late afternoon trading with the iShares MSCI Europe Financials Index (EUFN) shooting up 5.17% to 21.95. The U.S.-based KBW Bank Index (BKX) showed a more measured increase, up 1.55% to 53.87
Prior to opening of the U.S. markets it was reported that
News of the sale buoyed financial stocks, especially European banks listed on U.S. exchanges that were seen as next in line in the crisis. Spanish giant Banco Santander (STD) is up over 11% to $10.76 and Banco Bilbao Viscaya Argentaria (BBVA) was up 11.4% to $10.26.Shares of other European banks were lifted as well, with HSBC (HBC) up 4,70% to $56.14, Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) up 3.50% to $13.01 and Deutsche Bank (DB) up 5.14% to $55.23. In the U.S. banks were also up as analysts came out with a series of research notes talking up the sector, including a Goldman Sachs (GS) report that argued JPMorgan Chase (JPM), Citibank (C) and Bank of America (BAC) were among the best bets for investors ahead of their fourth-quarter earnings report. Shares of JPMorgan were trading up 2.9% to $44.76, while Citigroup was up 2.24% at $5.05 and Bank of America's shares were up 1.74% to $14.95. -- Written by Christopher Westfall in New York..
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Title text: I recently had someone ask me to go get a computer and turn it on so I could restart it. He refused to move further in the script until I said I had done that.
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Cueball runs into some problems with his network connection and contacts his ISP's tech support for help. The customer service agent is not very helpful, giving clearly pre-scripted advice that has nothing to do with Cueball's problem. Cueball gives up and asks to speak to someone more knowledgeable about the technology. Noticing the stuffed penguin and the bearded dude with swords — signs of a GNU/Linux geek — the agent transfers him over to an engineer, who immediately recognizes the problem and fixes it. Then she tells him of a secret word (shibboleet) which, if he speaks on the phone, will transfer him to a tech-savvy person able to help him. At this point Cueball wakes up and unfortunately, the incident turns out to be a dream.
Cueball is running Haiku, an operating system which still has no stable release out yet. It's unlikely that any tech support line would know what to do with that.
"Shibboleet" is a portmanteau of "Shibboleth" and "Leet". Shibboleth is a Hebrew word that directly translates to "part of plant that contains grains", and loosely translates to "seed pod". The word has a different pronunciation depending on where in Israel you were born, in the Gilead mountains or near the Ephraim tribe; as a result, Gileadites would use the word to distinguish themselves from Ephraimites. Leet refers to "leet-speak", a practice of character substitution and abbreviation common across the Internet (or "teh 1n73rn3t", as you would say in leet).
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- [Cueball is on the phone, and holding up some networking hardware.]
- Cueball: ...restart my computer? I know you have a script to follow, but the uplink light on the modem is going off every few hours. The problem is between your office and the modem.
- Cueball: My computer has nothing to do with... okay, whatever, I "restarted my computer."
- Cueball: It's still down, and even if it comes back, it's going to die again in a few hours, because your—
- Cueball: I don't have a start menu. This is a Haiku install, but that's not import—
- Cueball: Haiku? It's an experimental OS that I ... oh, never mind.
- Cueball: I'm sorry, but this won't get fixed until I talk to an engineer. Can you look around for someone wearing cargo pants, maybe a subway map on their wall?
- [The tech support person on the other end is wearing a headset, and looks around.]
- Tech: There's a chick two phones over with a stuffed penguin doll and a poster of some bearded dudes with swords.
- Cueball: Perfect. Can you put her on?
- Tech: Sure.
- [Cueball is now talking to the engineer.]
- Cueball: Hey, so sorry to bother you, but my connection—
- Engineer: Yeah, I see it. Lingering problems from a server move.
- <type type>
- Engineer: Should be fixed now.
- Cueball: Thank you so much.
- Engineer: No problem. Hey, in the future, if you're on any tech support call, you can say the code word "shibboleet" at any point and you'll be automatically transferred to someone who knows a minimum of two programming languages.
- Cueball: Seriously?
- Engineer: Yup. It's a backdoor put in by the geeks who built these phone support systems back in the 1990's.
- Engineer: Don't tell anyone.
- Cueball: Oh my god, this is the greatest—
- [Cueball wakes up.]
- Cueball: Wha—
- Cueball: ... Dammit.
Actually, a shibboleth's meaning is more complex. It's actually a phrase or principle that distinguishes a group of people and can be used to identify people foreign to said group. For example, in WWII, words with lots of L's were used as a shibboleth to identify Japanese spies, as many Japanese pronounce their L's as R's. 184.108.40.206 04:06, 23 December 2012 (UTC)Liz
As such, the term has been modernized to have the meaning of "password". 220.127.116.11 13:09, 11 January 2013 (UTC)
The "bearded dude with swords" is probably Richard Stallman. See 225 and 344. 126.96.36.199 22:39, 5 June 2013 (UTC)
This comic perfectly illustrates why I prefer nightmares over dreams in which things are better than in real life. Truthfully! 18.104.22.168 (talk) (please sign your comments with ~~~~)
There is a company in UK that has XKCD/806 comppliance: http://revk.www.me.uk/2010/10/xkcd806-compliance.html 22.214.171.124 18:33, 7 November 2013 (UTC)
Cueball asking if anyone has a subway map in their cubicle is likely a reference to Subways (http://xkcd.com/1196/) which is clever cross-marketing as the Subways poster is available for purchase (http://store-xkcd-com.myshopify.com/products/subways). Lakeside (talk) 16:02, 22 November 2013 (UTC)


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RALEIGH Finally, with less than a minute to spare before what would have been the Carolina Hurricanes sixth straight loss, one of their big guns scored a big goal. Jordan Staals extra-attacker goal was the Hurricanes first even-strength goal, technically, in more than 256 minutes of action and only his second of the season. It was enough to force overtime, where Manny Malhotra finished a breakaway he started for a 2-1 win over the Philadelphia Flyers, forcing the puck loose with a center-ice hit.
It was nice, no question, Staal said. Our team scoring obviously hasnt been up there, including me, so it was nice to get a big goal to help win the game.
The losing streak is over, but the Hurricanes need this to be the start of something. Not only for Jordan Staal but Eric Staal and Alexander Semin and Jiri Tlusty and Tuomo Ruutu, who have scored a total of 10 goals this season one during the five-game skid while taking up a combined $27.6million of a $65.9million payroll.
Eric Staal has three goals. Semin has three. Tlusty has two. Ruutu has none. Theyre being paid to deliver far more theyre being paid to finish and the Hurricanes cant be successful without them, especially with Jeff Skinner out injured.
The injuries to goaltenders Anton Khudobin and Cam Ward were killers, but it doesnt matter whos in net if no one is scoring. Tuesday, there was no pointing the finger at Justin Peters, who stopped the first 28 shots he faced, and the Hurricanes delivered the energy coach Kirk Muller wanted, but it didnt have to come down to the last minute.
Semin had a wide-open chance in the slot on the power play in the first. He shot wide. Nate Gerbe set up Jordan Staal on the doorstep on a short-handed two-on-one, but Steve Mason got across to make the save. And the Hurricanes had 62 seconds of two-man advantage on either side of the second intermission and couldnt score.
Mason played quite well, but the Hurricanes need Semin and Jordan Staal to finish those chances. At least those two had some Eric Staal, Tlusty and Ruutu didnt have any of note, although Ruutus first period might have been his best 20 minutes in two seasons, clearing a low bar.
The Staal brothers have to be the Canes hardest-working players, driving the team forward whether they score or not, but theyre too often indistinguishable from their teammates. Semin cant do his own thing, going one-on-one and turning the puck over, when the puck isnt going in for him.
But the Canes came away with two points, even if they left it to the very end, and the fact that Jordan Staal was the one who saved the day might have been as positive a development as the win itself.
Jordan with the big goal, that gets the monkey off his back, Muller said. Maybe now hell go on a roll. Sometimes thats how it works.
Tuesday was a step in the right direction for a team that was headed the wrong way, but theres still a long way to go. Peters performance will build the teams confidence in him as well as his own, but it doesnt matter how many goals he gives up if the Hurricanes highly paid stars continue to have this much trouble scoring some of their own.
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Politicians - Ignorant, Stupid, or Conmen? (393 comments)
it's a rocket. I'm not aware of them using Helium
Rockets often use compressed helium to maintain pressure in the fuel tanks as they empty
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it's a rocket. I'm not aware of them using Helium
Rockets often use compressed helium to maintain pressure in the fuel tanks as they empty
Re: good (393 comments)
Yeah. Overturning the Newtonian consensus really screwed up Einstein's career.
Re:Steyn is Slime (393 comments)
Yes, but we already know that hockey stick graph was misleading. Mann left off the warming and cooling trend of the Medival warming trend, aka, the right side of the valley, to show a hockey stick, not an elongated U.
We also know he had code problems, and his results are bad.
Fraud? Probably not.
Confirmation Bias? Probably.
Perhaps you aren't aware that at the time Mann produced the hockey stick, the nature of his research was to investigate underlying natural cycles of climate (e.g. El Nino); he wasn't particularly interested in the AGW aspect of it. His initial graph went back as far as the data available at the time would allow and be statistically valid.
I'd suggest people read Mann's book "The Hockey Stick and the Climate Wars".
smooth RAC cluster installation (147 comments)
"smooth RAC cluster installation". That would make a pleasant change.
Re:I'll bet that... (115 comments)
Of course they didn't deny they had it. *They* were the ones who told the authorities they had it.
Re:I'll bet that... (115 comments)
Google never wanted the data. They would have deleted it immediately when they discovered that bits of random traffic data had been logged along with the SSIDs (which was the bit they were after), except that would have been regarded as destroying evidence. So instead they notified all the relevant authorities and waited for permission and/or orders to delete the data.
Re:data sample question (476 comments)
We know due to lots of stuff, like tree rings and lake sediments. While they all have margins of error, they are all in broad agreement that the temperature rises in the last century have been exceptional. We also have CO2 data from ice cores that shows that for 0.5M years CO2 levels varied between about 180 and 280ppm, in step with the ice ages and Milankovitch cycles, while in the last 100 years it has risen suddenly to 400ppm.
Re:The CO2 change IS NOT 40%! (497 comments)
The relationship between CO2 content in the atmosphere, and how much heat the Earth absorbs from / radiates into space, is basic physics, and has been well understood for a hundred years or so. Increasing CO2 from 280ppm to 400ppm will cause a significant heating of the atmosphere and oceans. Dismissing it because it's only 0.00012 is vacuous handwaving.
Re:Good to Know (365 comments)
IANAL. IANA American. However, my understanding is that: copyrights are decided in federal courts. This decision does not establish any precedent, although of course people in other trials may reference it as a useful example of something clearly argued. If appealed, it goes to the 9th circuit, which covers a few states including California. If that circuit makes a firm ruling on the copyrightability of the SSO of APIs, then that is precedent-setting for all lower courts within the 9th circuit area. Courts in other areas are not bound by it, but may of view it as a useful example. If further appealed to SCOTUS, then any decision there binds the entire country.
Re:Evidence is awesome. (1226 comments)
When you say evolution is already proven please give a reference to such evidence. I'm ready and willing to listen.
See Talk origins; in particular 29+ Evidences for Macroevolution
Re:No. No it won't. (1226 comments)
Did you mention hydrogen bombs to him?
Re:The jury decides facts; the judge the law (577 comments)
and similarly, if the jury decide that that Google *did* copy the API (i.e. it wasn't fair use etc), then if after appeal it's decided that APIs are protectable, it avoids having to send the case back with a new jury to decide whether Google violated that copyright.
Re:Great! (99 comments)
Its not a leak, Someone has already commented in the ticket that if you repeatedly create and destroy perl interpeters, then you need to set PL_destruct_level, because otherwise, (for efficiency), perl doesn't completely free the old interpreter, on the asumption that you're about to call exit(). So, it's just that no one got round to marking the ticket as rejected.
Re:"Interlinked" databases? (100 comments)
No, the "ALTER DATABASE BEGIN BACKUP" was just how the issue was first discovered. The issue is that someone with *low* privileges on an obscure, minor DB server can bump the SCN on that server, which if it happens to be linked to any other servers (like your big important one), causes the SCN to get bumped on those servers. So you can DoS all the other servers.
Re:A380 advances (366 comments)
So got a list of really significant stuff in the A380 other than the size and record amount of cabling?
Well, the A380 was the first civil airliner to really use composites. It has >20%, whereas prior to that it was 10%. See "Advanced materials" on the A380 wikipedia page.
the £12B isn't what you think it is (86 comments)
In case anyone was thinking that £12B is a lot for a database, what that money *actually* represents is providing a large chunk of the NHS's IT infrastructure for the next 12 years; or £1B per year for the IT needs of an organisation with 1.4 million employees and an annual turnover of £100B. The central data spine (which is the bit suffering the biggest problems and delays) is only one aspect of the system: it includes everything from making X-rays digitally available, to providing the network connectivity to individual GPs. Much of this is already in place and happily working.
Re:Why did they wait 5 months? (142 comments)
Because unless you know what fried the primary controller, there's a good chance you'll just fry the back up controller too when turning it on.
Re:Polish Cipher Bureau cracked Enigma (122 comments)
Well, the Colossus wasn't "based on bomba technology", and was never used to crack Engima.
The numbers don't add up. (516 comments)
Say a cup of water is 0.25L, and its temperature is being raised from 20C to 100C. That requires 4200 x 0.25 x 80 = 84 kJ
Now lets be really pessimistic on the Google front. Suppose my search takes Google 1 second, and the search is distributed over ten 500W servers. That's 5 kJ expended. Lets double that to allow for the costs of spidering and indexing, and double again since the article mentions two searches per cup. Thats 20 kJ. Assume I spend a minute on my 30W laptop viewing the search results; thats another 2 kJ.
So We have 84 kJ verses 22 kJ.
Re:Lifetime cost (683 comments)
That should be $3.5M. A lot cheaper than students.


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MADISON, S.D. – The Dakota State University Trojan football team hosted Minot State Saturday at the Trojan Field. The Trojans suffered seven turnovers in the game as the Beavers held off DSU's rally in the second half, 35-19.
It could be both teams' last meeting before making their respective transitions next year. Minot State will be moving to NCAA Division II, while Dakota State will become an NAIA independent team.
Dakota State remained winless in six games and dropped to 0-4 in the DAC conference. Minot State won their fourth straight game, all DAC conference games, and raised their overall record to 4-2.
Minot State intercepted DSU's Paul Bagala throw on the Trojan 49-yard line in the Trojan's opening drive of the game. The Beavers failed to score as Nik Richardson missed a 32-yard field goal that was wide left.
The Trojans suffered another turnover right after the Beaver missed their field goal. Minot State's Brenden Weidler intercepted Bagala's pass on the Trojan 29-yard line and returned it for 18 yards.
The Beavers scored on a Tyson Schatz's 2-yard rushing touchdown. Richardson's PAT kick was good to give Minot State a 7-0 early lead in the first quarter.
Dakota State used a big kick-off return by Aaron Gronwald for 42 yards to start the drive on Minot's 43-yard line. The Trojans failed to convert their scoring opportunity as Carl Curtis dropped a pass on Minot's 23-yard line on a fourth-and-2 play.
The Trojans suffered their fourth turnover of the first half, two by downs in Minot's territory, in the beginning of the second quarter. Bagala's pass to Derek Kreutzfeldt was incomplete on the Trojan's fourth-and-2 situation on Minot's 28-yard line.
Minot State used six plays for 72 yards in 2 minutes and 22 seconds to score their second touchdown of the game. Layvester James passed to Zac Rudolph for a 41-yard touchdown. Richardson's PAT kick was good to extend the Beaver lead to 14-0.
Dakota State converted the Beavers' first turnover in the game with less than two minutes remaining before halftime. After the Beavers' fake punt by Nico Youngren for a first-down play, the Trojans faced a fourth-and-5 situation on Minot's 38-yard line. The Trojans faked a punt as Joe Whealy rushed for 17 yards for a first down. Bagala scored a quarterback keeper as the Trojans broke their scoring drought to cut the deficit to 14-6. Dennis Lechner's PAT was blocked. DSU used seven plays for 43 yards in 1:26 in their scoring drive.
In the third quarter, the Trojans had their opportunity to cut the deficit or tie the game. DSU used nine plays for 56 yards in 3:53 before Bagala's third interception of the game on Minot's 5-yard line.
As the Beavers started their drive obtained from an interception, Minot State used 10 plays for 95 yards – 6 plays that resulted for 10 yards or more - in 5:45 for another score. James connected to Nate Christianson for an 11-yard touchdown. Richardson's PAT kick was good to put the Beavers up 21-6.
The Trojans trimmed the deficit to 21-13 early in the fourth quarter. Dakota State used 10 plays for 82 yards in 2:56 in their scoring drive. Darrik Bunker scored on 1-yard rushing touchdown. Lechner's PAT kick was good.
On the next drive, the Beavers scored on a 21-yard rushing touchdown from Youngren. Minot State used nine plays for 72 yards in 4:59 for the score. Richardson's PAT kick was good to extend the Beavers' lead to 28-13.
The Trojans began their next drive on their own 32-yard line. Bagala connected to Tommy McDonald for a 42-yard touchdown pass. DSU used four plays for 68 yards, which included a 42-yard reception by Carl Curtis. The PAT kick by Lechner was blocked as the Trojans remained behind, 28-19.
DSU attempted an onside kick and was successfully recovered by Bryce Logan on the Trojans' 43-yard line with 4:26 remaining in the fourth quarter. The Trojans recorded two straight first downs before suffering a fumble. Minot State recovered a fumble from Bagala on Minot State's 16-yard line with 3:30 left in the game.
Minot State scored their final points of the game by Youngren's 54-yard touchdown with 38 seconds remaining. Richardson's PAT kick was good to extend the Beavers' lead to 35-19.
The Beavers scored 28 points off seven Trojan turnovers. Minot State recorded one turnover in the game.
Dakota State outgained the Beavers 451-413. The Trojans had 268 passing yards compared to the Beavers' 175 yards. The Beavers outgained DSU 238-183 in rushing yards.
Bagala went 18-for-36 with 268 passing yards for the Trojans. He recorded a touchdown and three interceptions. He added eight rushes for 28 yards with a touchdown.
The Trojans had their first 100-yard rusher this season. Bunker rushed 21 times for 106 yards and a touchdown.
Stacey Berg had eight receptions for 110 yards. McDonald recorded three receptions for 86 yards and a touchdown. Curtis added three catches for 66 yards.
For Minot State, James was 15-for-23 for 175 yards and recorded two touchdowns.
The Beavers had two rushers for over 100 yards. Youngren rushed 16 times for 134 yards. Schatz added 21 rushes for 105 yards.
Rudolph had three catches for 80 yards and a touchdown for the Beavers. Lance Hollinger added five catches for 72 yards.
Joe Whealy had 12 tackles for Dakota State. Eric Liles and Craig Hertz each had nine tackles.
Minot State's Eric Henke, Ben Pease and Tyson Snelling each recorded nine tackles.
Dakota State will head on the road for their next game on Saturday, Oct. 16. The Trojans will face Valley City State in a DAC conference game in Valley City, N.D. Kick-off is slated for 1:30 p.m.
Courtesy: Nick Huntimer, DSU Athletics


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An all-too short summer is upon us, and Disney has kindly announced when its biggest music video premieres are airing letting parents plan early for the big nights out! Here's the rundown of Disney Channel's summer music extravaganza lineup, with times noted when available: Friday, June 13: "One World," The Cheetah Girls (5:55 pm/ET) Saturday, June 14: "Sneakernight," Vanessa Hudgens Friday, June 20: "Burnin' Up," Jonas Brothers. Premieres right after Camp Rock, so there's really no way the kids'll miss this one. Saturday, June 28: "7 Things," Miley Cyrus (7:55 pm/ET). Brett Ratner directed, so expect big action from the petite star. Tuesday, July 1: "Real Gone," Billy Ray Cyrus Friday, July 11: "Dance Me If You Can," The Cheetah Girls Friday, August 1: "Cheetah Love," The Cheetah Girls Saturday, August 2: "Could You Be the One," Tony OllerUse our Online Video Guide to let the Jonas Brothers warm you up for Disney's summer music...
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While the "Sex and the City" movie plays on at the sin—sorry, cineplex, Showtime steals a bit of HBO's thunder by importing a spicy and worthy successor from England that might make Carrie Bradshaw blush. I know she'd be hooked.
Secret Diary of a Call Girl is, like Sex, that rare show that can balance sophisticated humor with graphic vulgarity. It's titillating without being truly trashy, because it also has heart—for that, thank Bil-lie Piper (formerly of Doctor Who), who brings wit and warmth, but also a crisp and unpredictable edge, to the tricky role of Belle by night/Hannah by day.
An elite London call girl, Belle seduces the viewer by letting us in on her trade secrets: talking directly to the camera ("I never actually 'sleep' with clients") and shooting knowing glances, as if to say: "Can you believe this?"
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Following in similar footsteps as those of Miley Cyrus, the Jonas Brothers have just signed their first book deal. The tome, which the Disney Book Group will release this fall, will take readers behind the scenes with exclusive backstage photos and other images from their tour. The Jonas Brothers' book is just another way fans can bond with the trio. This summer alone, Kevin, Joe and Nick Jonas will be on tour, leading up to the August 12 release of their third album. They'll also be starring in the upcoming Disney original movie, Camp Rock, which is already primed to match High School Musical in success not to mention their new, weekly reality series that offers intimate glimpses of the Jonas way of life.Plus, the boys will also appear in a 3-D concert movie, set to hit screens in January 2009. But by then, you'll have the backstage action you'll need. Are you ready for your summer of Jonas? Anna DimondUse our Online Video Guide for more Jonas action.Related: Lo...
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