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Conexant/Rockwell modem HOWTO
Imran Ghory
Revision History | ||
Revision 1.3 | 2002-03-12 | Revised by: ig |
Updated to deal with new HCF driver. | ||
Revision 1.2 | 2002-02-21 | Revised by: ig |
Updated to deal with new HSF driver and release date for HCF driver. | ||
Revision 1.0 | 2001-09-09 | Revised by: ig |
Added entries to the FAQ, corrected grammatical errors, and update a URL. | ||
Revision 0.9 | 2001-08-01 | Revised by: ig |
Initial release. |
- Table of Contents
- 1. Introduction
- 1.1. Purpose of the howto
- 1.2. About the howto
- 1.3. Feedback
- 1.4. License
- 1.5. Acknowledgments
- 1.6. Getting Help
- 2. Quick Start guide
- 3. Identifying your modem type
- 4. HCF chipset based modems
- 4.1. History
- 4.2. Miscellaneous information
- 5.1. History
- 5.2. Kernel 2.2.14 - 18
- 5.3. Kernel 2.4.*
- 5.4. Troubleshooting FAQ
- A. License
1. Introduction
1.1. Purpose of the howto
If you've got a Software modem whose chipset is not made by Conexant or Rockwell then you should see the linmodem howto.
Note that this guide has no information about using Conexant/Rockwell modems for operating systems other then Linux except for the following: There are no known drivers for FreeBSD or BeOS, Windows drivers can be obtained from Conexant.
1.3. Feedback
If you need some help in getting your modem to work, rather then contacting me for help directly see the Getting Help section as you are more likely to be able to get a faster answer from the places indicated then if you email me direct.
1.6. Getting Help
- Linmodem mailing list
- SoftModems IRC channel
If you want to talk to someone real time your best bet is the #SoftModems channel on the OpenProject's IRC network. See www.openprojects.org for details or connect to eu.opirc.nu on port 6667.
- Newsgroups
The newsgroups comp.os.linux.hardware and comp.os.linux.setup often have people familiar with software modems. If you speak Italian the newsgroup it.comp.os.linux.iniziare has people familiar with Conexant/Rockwell neewsgroups.
Remember when asking for help to include your modems Device ID, Vendor ID and any error message you got.
2. Quick Start guide
First you need to find out if your modem is an HSF or HCF modem. You can find out from your modem by looking at it's Windows drivers or looking at the label on it's chipset, or alternatively you can download the >
Quick Starting with an HSF modem
Run the program hsfconfig and just follow the on-screen instructions and it should automatically detect your modem and install the driver. If you have any problems consult the documentation that comes with the driver.
You will now be able to setup your internet connection software, you may need to tell it that your modem can be found at /dev/modem. If your internet connection software can't access it you may need to change the permissions on it.
[Technical note: If you have a modem with device ID 2005, then you will need to choose the option to manually configure it before it will work]
If the above steps don't work for you or the above mentioned driver doesn't work with your system (for instance if you have an SMP machine) then read the rest of the howto which explains how to use the older driver in greater detail.
2.1. Quick Starting with an HCF modem
Download the driver from http://www.mbsi.ca/hcflinux/, the following instruction are for the Binary RPM driver which is the easiest to install, if you want to install it using another method consult the README file.
Load up a terminal (or go to a console), change to the root user and enter the directory you downloaded the driver to and use the command "rpm -i" followed by the name of the driver. For instance if it is called hcflinmodem-0.9mbsibeta02030801-1.i586.rpm you would enter,
[user@localhost]$ rpm -i hcflinmodem-0.9mbsibeta02030801-1.i586.rpm
Run the program hcfconfig and just follow the on-screen instructions and it should automatically detect your modem and install the driver. If you have any problems consult the documentation that comes with the driver.
You will now be able to setup your internet connection software, you may need to tell it that your modem can be found at /dev/modem. If your internet connection software can't access it you may need to change the permissions on it.
[Technical note: If you have an older modem, i.e one with the Rockwell brand name rather then Conexant then you will not be able to use this driver at present. You will also not be able to use modems which use SmartDAA. See http://www.mbsi.ca/hcflinux/latest/BUGS.txt for updates.]
3. Identifying your modem type
If you've got your modem working under Windows then you can identify your chipset by downloading and running Conexant's ListModem Application. When you run it, the program will give the information we want under "MODEM TYPE".
If you've opened your computer up chances are that the modem's chipset will have either the letters "HSF" or "HCF" printed on it.
You can identify your type of modem from it's device ID and vendor ID, the easiest way get this information is from the command lspci -n (or less /proc/pci on older Linux distributions) this command tells you all of the Vendor IDs and Devices IDs for all of the PCI cards in your machine. You will be able to identify your modems' IDs as it will have a vendor ID of either 14F1 (Conexant) or 127A (Rockwell). Ignore any information that the lspci command tells you about your modem being a HSF or HCF as it could be wrong.
The information is often presented in the form VVVV:DDDD where VVVV is the vendor ID and DDDD is the device ID, for instance if it listed 127a:2005 it would mean the that the Vendor ID is 127a and device ID is 2005.
If your modem is a HCF modem it will have one of the following Device IDs:
1033 / 1034 / 1035 / 1036 / 10b3 / 10b4 / 10b5 / 10b6 / 1003 / 1004 / 1005 / 1023 / 1024 / 1025 / 1f10 / 1f11 / 1f14 / 1f15
If your modem is a SmartHCF modem it will have one of the following Device IDs:
1052 / 1053 / 1054 / 1055 / 1056 / 1057 / 1058 / 1059 / 1063 / 1064 / 1065 / 1066
If your modem is a HSF modem it will have one of the following Device IDs:
2013 / 2014 / 2015 / 2016 / 2003 / 2004 / 2005 / 2006 / 2f10 / 2f12 / 2f00
If your modem is a SmartHSF modem it will have one of the following Device IDs:
2043 / 2044 / 2045 / 2046 / 2053 / 2054 / 2055 / 2056
If you have a HCF or SmartHCF modem goto to the HCF section, if you have a HSF or SmartHSF modem go the to the HSF section.
4. HCF chipset based modems
4.1. History
Unfortunately at the present time there is no HCF modem driver for linux. Conexant have indicated in section 11 of their FAQ (http://www.conexant.com:80/cnxt/customer/md_faqs.htm) that they are currently developing one.
Several people have reported that they have got a HCF modem (in particular chipsets with the device ID of 1025) to work under Linux by using the HSF driver, however little firm information is known about this. If you successfully manage to use an HCF modem under linux please contact me to tell me about it.
One person has reported that if you get the "No Dialtone" error when trying to use a HSF driver with a HCF modem you can correct it by using the AT command "AT S7=45 S0=0 L1 V1 X4 &c1 E1 Q0".
4.2. Miscellaneous information
If you wish to embark on writing your own driver you might find the following files useful,
5.2. Kernel 2.2.14 - 18
5.2.2. Getting IDs
You'll need to make an %HSFModem% line.
Copy down the following line somewhere,
%HSFModem% = ModemX, PCI\VEN_XXXX&DEV_YYYY&SUBSYS_YYYYXXXX
%HSFModem% = ModemX, PCI\VEN_127A&DEV_2015&SUBSYS_2015127A
You'll need to use this line later on to allow the driver to detect your modem, the next steps you need to take vary slightly depending on what kernel you have so you'll need to refer to the appropriate section depending on whether your kernel version is 2.2.14, 2.2.16 or 2.2.17
5.2.3. If you have a 2.2.14 kernel
Installing a HSF driver on a 2.2.14 kernel
Download the file HSF_V1.01.02_K2.2.14-5.0.tar, it can be obtained from Olitec's site or the mirror.
Copy it to your home directory
In a console window change to your home directory
[user@localhost]$ cd ~
Decompress the file
[user@localhost]$ tar xzvf HSF_V1.01.02_K2.2.14-5.0.tar
Enter into the drivers directory
[user@localhost]$ cd pci_56k_v2
Load up the lin_hsf.inf file in your favorite text editor, under the section [generic] you'll see a few of lines like "%HSFModem% = ModemX, PCI\VEN_127A&DEV_1025&SUBSYS_1025127A" under theses lines add your own %HSFModem% line which you made earlier.
Switch to root
[user@localhost]$ su
Run the ins_all script to install the driver
[user@localhost]$ ./ins_all
You will now be able to access the internet by telling your dial-up software that your modem is located at /dev/modem.
The ins_all will only temporarily load the modem driver and the modem driver will be removed when you reboot. So if you re boot you will need to run the ./ins_all program to reload the driver, if you reboot on a regular basis you may want to set the . /ins_all command to automatically run every time your computer loads up.
5.2.4. If you have a 2.2.16 kernel
Installing a HSF driver on a 2.2.16 kernel
Download the file PCI_56K_V2_K2.2.16.tar.gz, it can be obtained from Olitec's site or the Mirror.
Copy it to your home directory
In a console window change to your home directory
[user@localhost]$ cd ~
Decompress the file
[user@localhost]$ tar xzvf PCI_56K_V2_K2.2.16.tar.gz
Enter into the drivers directory
[user@localhost]$ cd pci_56k_v2_k2.2.16
Load up the lin_hsf.inf file in your favorite text editor, under the section [generic] you'll see a few of lines like "%HSFModem% = ModemX, PCI\VEN_127A&DEV_1025&SUBSYS_1025127A" under theses lines add your own %HSFModem% line which you made earlier.
Switch to root
[user@localhost]$ su
Run the ins_all script to install the driver
[user@localhost]$ ./ins_all
You will now be able to access the internet by telling your dial-up software that your modem is located at /dev/modem.
The ins_all will only temporarily load the modem driver and the modem driver will be removed when you reboot. So if you reboot you will need to run the ./ins_all program to reload the driver, if you reboot on a regular basis you may want to set the ./ins_all command to automatically run every time your computer loads up.
5.2.5. If you have a 2.2.17 or 2.2.18 kernel
Installing a HSF driver on a 2.2.17 or 2.2.18 kernel
Download the file PCI_56K_V2_K2.2.17.tar.gz , it can be obtained from Olitec's site or the Mirror.
Copy it to your home directory
In a console window change to your home directory
[user@localhost]$ cd ~
Decompress the file
[user@localhost]$ tar xzvf PCI_56K_V2_K2.2.17.tar.gz
Enter into the drivers directory
[user@localhost]$ cd pci_56k_v2_k2.2.17
Load up the lin_hsf.inf file in your favorite text editor, under the section [generic] you'll see a few of lines like "%HSFModem% = ModemX, PCI\VEN_127A&DEV_1025&SUBSYS_1025127A" under theses lines add your own %HSFModem% line which you made earlier.
Switch to root
[user@localhost]$ su
Run the ins_all script to install the driver
[user@localhost]$ ./ins_all
You will now be able to access the internet by telling your dial-up software that your modem is located at /dev/modem.
The ins_all will only temporarily load the modem driver and the modem driver will be removed when you reboot. So if you reboot you will need to run the ./ins_all program to reload the driver, if you reboot on a regular basis you may want to set the ./ins_all command to automatically run every time your computer loads up.
5.3. Kernel 2.4.*
5.3.1. Requirements
You need a 2.4.* kernel which does not have SMP support.
You will also need to have your kernel source available, if you don't have them installed already you can probably find them on your distributions CD.
At least version 2.4.0 of ppp (you can find what version of ppp you have installed by using the command pppd --version)
To get the modem working under a 2.4.* kernel you'll need to use the driver intended for 2.2.17 kernels alongside Marc Boucher's hsfcompat wrapper program which lets the driver work with 2.4.* kernels. At the time of writing the hsfcompat driver is on version 1.0d and is still experimental and may cause problem with your system. However I haven't seen anyone have any problem from using the wrapper. For the latest details see hsfcompat's homepage.
Files you'll need to download:
- hsfcompat_24-1.0d.tar.gz
Main download site:
- PCI_56K_V2_K2.2.17.tar.gz
Main download site:
Mirrored at:
5.3.2. Installing
Copy the hsfcompat_24-1.0d.tar.gz file to your home directory
In a console window change to your home directory
[user@localhost]$ cd ~
Extract the hcfcompat program by using:
[user@localhost]$ tar xzvf hsfcompat_24-1.0d.tar.gz
Copy the PCI_56K_V2_K2.2.17.tar.gz file into the hsfcompat_24-1.0d directory.
Extract the driver by using:
[user@localhost]$ tar xzvf PCI_56K_V2_K2.2.17.tar.gz
Load up the file Makefile (Found in the hsfcompat_24-1.0d directory) in a text editor and scroll down to the line which reads SBINDIR=/usr/sbin and replace /usr/sbin with the location of your system bin directory, then scroll down to the line which reads KERNELSRC=/usr/src/linux and replace /usr/src/linux with the location of your kernel source files.
Switch to superuser (root) by using:
[user@localhost]$ su
In the hsfcompat_24-1.0d directory compile hsfcompat by using:
[user@localhost]$ make
Install the driver by running: [user@localhost]$ make install
Follow the on-screen instruction which explain how to load the driver into memory and how to have this done automatically.
5.4. Troubleshooting FAQ
- 5.4.1. When running ./ins_all I get a kernel mismatch error ?
- 5.4.2. When I try to run ./ins_all I get the error "bash: ./ins_all No such file or directory."
- 5.4.3. When installing the driver when it tries to load myserial.o I get a segmentation fault ?
- 5.4.4. When trying to dial my ISP I get "No Carrier" error ?
- 5.4.5. When running ./ins_alI get the error "No matching INF file is found for SoftK56 PCI device" ?
- 5.4.6. On my Laptop the driver seemed to install fine but I can't access my modem on /dev/modem ?
This means that the driver thinks that you don't have the appropriate kernel version, if you have a variant of the kernel (such as the one that has non-standard name) then you can still get the driver to work by loading up the file ins_all in a text editor and replacing all of the 'insmod -m' commands with 'insmod -f -m'.
This is often caused by the modem's device number clashing with that of PCMCIA, you can check if this is the case by entering the command,
[user@localhost]$ ls -l /dev/ | grep 254
You'll see the hsf0 device listed with the major number of 254, if any other device also has the major number of 254 it means there is a clash. You can fix this problem by loading up the ins_all file and change the line which reads "mknod /dev/cnxt c 254 64" to "mknod /dev/cnxt c 253 64".
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As of this writing, Colorado has 3,662 signatures, trailing behind Indiana, Mississippi, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, Alabama, Texas and Louisiana -- all of which created petitions before Colorado.
Still, Colorado has gotten more support than a handful of blue and red states generating similar calls for secession, including New York, South Carolina, Michigan and Tennessee.
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I sit next to a python wizard (Thomas M) who thinks that you could possibly streamline this script further to reduce the need for the pyPDF library.
Essentially you'd create a PDFDocument class based on the output (or perhaps a static template PDF) and then call the .appendPages or .insertPages methods to stick them together (see http://help.arcgis.com/en/arcgisdesktop/10.0/help/index.html#/PDFDocument/00s30000002w000000/).
I have not had a chance to investigate this further, but if anyone is thinking about giving this a go, perhaps take a look at this approach. The fewer external dependencies the better.


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Not certain because I'm not in your region. But I bet that's a leaf gall. If so, not damaging other than unsightly. But let's wait for someone else to comment. Perhaps rhizo? |
I think jean001 is on the right track. You might google "vein pocket gall" and compare. hortster |
Doesn't really look like the pocket gall to me. But I don't have any alternate suggestions right off the bat. Wish I could dissect them to see what the heck is inside, lol! |
Well, OP could do that and then post an image. Right? |
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I don't know if this will help but I broke one open and took a picture. I saw a couple very tiny black flies but I'm not sure they came out of it. |
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You'll find the story behind the song on the video below.
Notice the national flower of Scotland, the thistle, and a lovely view of the Bonnie ("Beautiful") Banks of Loch ("Lake") Lomond.
I think you'll recognize the tune:
There are six cups and saucers in this set, and it is called the Traditional British Songs Series by Royal Albert. These songs represent England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
Bonnie Banks of Loch Lomond
John Peel
Land of Hope and Glory
Londonderry Air
Men of Harlech
Road To The Isles
I first became aware of this series whilst browsing through teacups on eBay. (A Tea Lover can get into a lot of trouble doing that, you know!) I thought they were something a bit "different" so, over a period of time, I accumulated the set.
Obviously, these are no longer made and are highly collectible. Royal Albert created loads of "series" collections. I have not taken the time to research what year(s) these were produced, etc. Maybe one of these days I will.
Over the next few days, I will show you one teacup from the collection every day. Hope you enjoy!


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The eucalyptus tree is native to Australia and is cultivated in many parts of the world due to its many healing qualities. The oil that is manufactured from its branches and leaves is extensively used in making medicines, creams, and lotions.
Also known as the fever tree, the eucalyptus plant is rich in oil. The leaves, bark, and stems give out a pleasing aroma because of the oil. This oil is extracted through the steam distillation process.
Benefits of Eucalyptus Oil
For years, the aborigines have used eucalyptus oil as a remedy for fevers and skin ailments. Today, this oil has found its use in the treatment of the common cough, cold, and some of the more serious respiratory problems. It is an excellent decongestant and also has germicidal properties.
Eucalyptol, the active ingredient of this oil, is a strong disinfectant. The use of this oil can help reduce blood sugar levels. It is a great analgesic in fevers and also helps reduce throat irritation and the buildup of phlegm. This oil is also extensively used to massage the joints in order to relieve joint and muscle aches. It has a heating effect and soothes the nerve ends to relieve any stress on the nerves. The aroma is such that it helps to combat exhaustion and uplifts the mood.
Eucalyptus oil is often added to various massage oils to make them more stimulating and relaxing. The application of massage oil mixed with eucalyptus oil can help to stimulate the mind and body. The application of this oil on the pulse points provides a mentally soothing effect. Eucalyptus oil is also used in commercially available ointments used to relieve muscle, joint pains, and inflammation.
Since the oil is also an excellent germicide, it can be used to disinfect wounds and ulcers. Eucalyptus oil is also used to treat insect bites and stings. When dressing a wound, a few drops of eucalyptus oil can be added to the dressing so that infection does not develop.
A chest compress made of a mix of eucalyptus and massage oils is useful to loosen up chest congestion. It helps to clear out accumulated phlegm and improve the functioning of the lungs.Ā A few drops of eucalyptus oil when used in a diffuser can help to kill off airborne bacteria that may be present in the room.
To lower your fever, use a calf wrap made of eucalyptus oil and lukewarm water. When your feet are already a little warm, this calf wrap, wrapped on both the calves can help bring your temperature down and give immediate
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Laser Tattoo Removal
Laser Tattoo Removal
Tattoos have been around for centuries in places all around the world. In the past couple of decades, this practice has exploded as a part of American mainstream culture. The reasons for getting a tattoo spread far and wide, from expressing the eternity of one's love by a loved one's name set eternally on the skin, to expressing oneself through a symbol of something meaningful. Whatever the reason may be for each individual, tattoos have made their mark on our culture as well. It is estimated that over 20 million Americans have at least one tattoo, and more specifically, 36% of Americans between the ages of 18 and 30. However, tattoos are often not allowed in the workplace or the armed forces. It is also estimated that 40-50% of individuals with tattoos regret their decision, and would remove them if they could. If you are one of these individuals, you should know that A. you're not alone! and B. you've come to the right place.
What is a tattoo?
Understanding a tattoo is the first step in understanding how to get rid of it. A tattoo is a deposit of pigment, or color, most commonly India Ink (sometimes mixed with other elements such as iron). It is inserted into the skin at a depth of 1-2 mm using a tattoo gun, which has an electric needle that punctures the skin and deposits the pigment. The tattoo can be placed anywhere on the body, and common sites include the lower back, upper arm, ankle, and chest. Permanent makeup is also a form of tattooing, with the colors coming from various additives to the ink.
Why do people get tattoo removal?
Patients request tattoo removal for a variety of reasons. Sometimes tattoos that were drawn in jail, the armed forces, or other places with homemade ink fade and don't look good anymore. Often someone comes in with the name of a person with whom they are no longer with. Very commonly, patients report that they have entered a different phase of their life, have a new job or a spouse and having a tattoo just doesn't suit them any longer. Sometimes the patient actually DOES want a tattoo, but unfortunately got it done from someone with poor quality and has no choice but to remove it and start over. Recently, many patients are required to remove any tattoos due to requirements of the armed forces.
What are ways of removing a tattoo?
There used to be a time when a tattoo would be placed on the body, and then would remain there for another 5000 years. Fortunately, we don't live in ancient Egypt (nor is mummification a common practice for that matter). Nowadays, there are several ways to remove a tattoo, such as:
- Dermabrasion: the skin is "sanded" to remove the surface and middle layers through abrasive friction.
- Chemical Peels: various types of acids are rubbed into the skin and the tattoo is removed over a period of time. Many creams and balms are available on the internet, which generally fall into this category.
- Excision: the plastic surgeon removes the tattooed skin with a scalpel and closes the wound with stitches. In some cases involving large tattoos, a skin graft from another part of the body may be necessary to stitch up the wound.
The above listed procedures often cause significant scarring, are painful, and/or simply don't work.
Lasers have become the standard treatment for tattoo removal because they offer a minimally invasive, low risk, effective alternative with minimal side effects. The type of laser used to remove a tattoo is called a Q-switched laser. Find out how lasers remove tattoos below.
Does it hurt?
Individuals vary greatly in their pain tolerance, and patients tend to find tattoo removal to be anywhere from slightly uncomfortable to downright painful. People describe the treatment as being hot and like a "rubber band snap". This discomfort lessens with each treatment. Anesthesia can include topical numbing cream, injections of numbing medicine, ice packs, or an air chiller. Since the procedure is very quick, we find that ice packs are the best way to decrease the pain without other side effects, and an air chiller if the patient requests it.
Dr. Prasad will sit down with you in a one-on-one consultation before the treatment. When you are ready to get the treatment done, we will have you ice the area of the tattoo to minimize pain and subsequent complications. The laser treatment is extremely quick and will only take a few minutes, depending on the size of the tattoo.
Following the treatment, your skin will be mildly red and can possibly result in pin point bleeding or blistering. You may also notice temporary whitening of the tattoo and swelling of the skin. Recovery from these symptoms may take up to a few days, but is usually noticed within a few hours.
Over the next few weeks, your body's scavenger cells are busy removing the pigment residues. You should begin to notice lightening of the tattoo about two weeks after the treatment. Depending on the tattoo, however, it may take a few sessions before the fading becomes apparent.
How many treatments does it take?
The good news about laser tattoo removal is that it is the most effective yet least painful technology around to remove tattoos. The not so good news is that because of its safe nature, the results are seen gradually and only take full effect after a few sessions. The exact number of treatments it will take depends on several factors. An inexperienced tattoo artist may be heavy handed with his tattoo gun and place the ink deeper than it needs to be, which will make the tattoo harder to remove. There are also several new kinds of ink on the market now which are meant to be bright, and have chemicals or metals that make them very stable and therefore hard to break down. Two tattoos that have the same color on the outside may be made with different inks and will behave differently during the removal sessions. Mixtures of colors can sometimes be hard to remove, as well as cover-ups, which have twice the amount of ink. India ink is the easiest ink to remove. Other factors that affect how many treatments you will need to have are the age of the tattoo and the size.
Dr. Prasad has had patients whose tattoos have been fully removed after 2 treatments, and others that have required more than fifteen. Patients usually average about 6-8 treatments, but may need more or less due to all of the factors described above. During your consultation, Dr. Prasad can give you a better estimate after looking at the tattoo, though the exact number of sessions needed per individual will become apparent only after treatments commence.
Treatments are spaced about 4-6 weeks apart. This is required to allow the pigment residue to be absorbed by the body.
Are there any side effects?
Side effects of laser procedures are generally few, especially when compared to other tattoo removal options. They include hyperpigmentation, or excess color in the skin at the treatment site, and hypopigmentation, which is lightening of the skin in the treated area. Other possible side effects include infection at the site, textural changes in the skin, and a very low risk of scarring. The biggest risk in laser tattoo removal is incomplete removal of all pigment in the tattoo. Treatment of tanned skin increases the complication rate and should be avoided.
What is some advice for someone who wants a tattoo?
Over the years, patients have come to Dr. Prasad with all types of reasons for wanting their tattoo removed. If they could go back and do it again, there are things they would have done differently. Though no one expects to regret a tattoo, there are precautions you can take so that if you ever end up in a situation where you are considering tattoo removal, the process will be much easier. We have compiled a list of advice we have heard from patients over the years, hopefully some of which will prevent you from ever needing tattoo removal in the first place.
Go to a reputable practitioner who is using advanced and sterile instruments, and choose a facility that is clean and up to date. Make sure that you are totally aware of the design that the artist will use, and do not leave it up to their interpretation or imagination. Be sure it is a design that you love and can live with the rest of your life. Try to choose as few colors as possible and gravitate towards green, blue, and black. If you can, try showing your love for someone in a way other than tattooing their name on your body. Patients sometimes want a parent's or child's name removed for reasons other than not loving them anymore. Have the tattoo placed in an area that is easily coverable in case you regret the decision later. Lastly, refrain from getting a tattoo while you're not sober- it is easy to get talked into a design that you will later regret.
Why do people choose Dr. Prasad for tattoo removal?
Laser tattoo removal is a medical procedure, so you should choose the practitioner who does it with as much care as you would choose your other doctors. Laser Esthetica provides a safe environment for you to go through the tattoo removal process, and patients who explored different options chose to come to Dr. Prasad for several reasons. First, Dr. Prasad is a licensed physician, and is the one who performs the procedure. Nurses and other laser technicians will not be as able to address issues that may arise, and may not be experienced enough to operate the laser in a way that is most beneficial to you. Second, Dr. Prasad doesn't rent her lasers, she owns them. A physician who rents or uses a hospital based system normally doesn't perform enough treatments to warrant purchasing the lasers. Rental lasers may also be improperly calibrated and result in bad outcomes. Sometimes, the term "laser" is used loosely, and patients have gotten into situations where the technology being used is old, and something they didn't expect. In addition, the laser that Dr. Prasad uses is considered the Cadillac of tattoo removal lasers. It is the MedLite C6, and has four different beams to allow treatment of various colored tattoos.
Lastly, Dr. Prasad focuses her time in laser and aesthetic medicine. Some doctors have a different area of interest and use lasers part time. The lasers used by Dr. Prasad are up-to-date and clean. She has dedicated herself to this field and has the years of experience to show it.


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The future of the New York Islanders was put to a vote on Monday and the people have spoken: they're not willing to subsidize a hockey team or… they just don't give a shit. A turnout of Nassau County voters that was referred to as "abysmally low" rejected the proposed $400 million funding plan for a new multi-purpose arena, effectively putting the long-term future of the Islanders in Nassau into a state of a doubt.
In the end, Charles Wang was defeated. Wang's lengthy quest to construct a new arena for the Islanders was shut down by a final tally of 57 percent 'no' to 43 percent 'yes' after 82% of ballots had been counted, according to the New York Times. It would appear as though asking tax payers to fund a $400 million arena during times of economic uncertainty was too tall a task for Wang and co. For the crop of Islanders fans that were prepared for the worst… this is it.
Reaction from Wang, via New York Islanders official site:
I'm heartbroken that this was not passed. We're disappointed that the referendum pertaining to the arena was not voted by the people of Nassau County as being a move in the right direction for growth. I feel that the sound bites ruled the day and not the facts. Right now, it's an emotional time and we're not going to make any comments on any specific next steps.
We're committed to the Nassau Coliseum until the year 2015 and like we've said all along, we will honor our lease.
Now we will play the wait and see game with the Islanders. Wang could explore options for moving the franchise, or wash his hands clean by selling the team. His plans for a new arena may not be dead, but they're left gasping for air after Monday's referendum.
Details on Brent Burns' extension
Brent Burns' five-year, $28.8 million contract extension with the San Jose Sharks includes a limited no-trade clause, as reported by David Pollak at Working the Corners.
Doug Wilson on the deal, via Mark Emmons at Working the Corners:
"There was a level of risk at this. Supply and demand dictates that defensemen always are going to get their money and terms. But we know this is a guy who loves to play the game, wants to compete and wants to win. We thought we would be a good fit for him. From Day One, signing him was our ultimate goal. And for him to agree to this kind of contract, I can't compliment Brent enough for him stepping up and being a great teammate."
Frolov says Russian interview misquoted him on Avery
Former NHLer Alex Frolov caused quite a stir (or did he?) on Monday when a Russian interview surfaced that supposedly quoted him as saying Sean Avery used racial slurs on the ice. The initial report (translated) had Frolov saying that Avery used to call opponents "black monkeys" on the ice.
Frolov later offered some clarificiation, via the New York Daily News:
"I didn't say anything about Aves calling someone bad language – I was saying he's really emotional and that in the past he could say the wrong thing. It wasn't particularly about black people. He doesn't have anything against black people. I mean, he's a nice person, and he wouldn't say something bad about black people or Asian people or any kind of people. It's some kind of misunderstanding."
"I never heard him call anyone anything like that. Russian journalists, they were asking about him, and sometimes he could say something stupid, especially in the past. He's not a bad person. He's a good guy. … I didn't try to say anything bad about Aves or say that he was trying to say something bad about anyone else."
Chelios heads class of U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame inductees
Puck Daddy's Sean Leahy on the World Cup ties that bind this year's class:
On Sept. 14, 1996, the United States defeated Canada in the third and deciding game of inaugural World Cup of Hockey at Molson Centre in Montreal. Like the 1980 "Miracle on Ice" team was an influence on the members of '96 U.S. World Cup team, the 2011 U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame inductees — all connected to that team from 15 years ago — played a huge part in continuing the growth of American hockey.
The 2011 inductees announced today are NBC broadcaster Mike Emrick, Philadelphia Flyers owner Ed Snider and former NHLers Chris Chelios, Gary Suter, and Keith Tkachuk. Emrick is the first media member to be inducted. A formal ceremony will be held this fall in Chicago.
Chelios and Suter manned the U.S. blueline, while Tkachuk potted five goals during '96 tournament. Snider hosted the preliminary round matchup, as well as Game 1 of the championships series between the USA and Canada in 1996 at the Flyers' home at the then-CoreStates Center. Emrick was, of course, behind the mic calling the Americans road to victory.
Lamoriello calls decision to waive White "difficult"
Hey look, Lou Lamoriello has real person feelings:
"This is a hockey and business decision. Absolutely, this is most difficult. I've had Colin since he was 17. We've had a friendship. But you have to be able to separate that from the business side."
"This was not a surprise. This is no different than (parting ways with) Bruce Driver, or John MacLean, or any other of our long-time players in the past."
The overrated value of a faceoff
Over at the Nation network, Cam Charron takes a look at the notion of big faceoff wins with a critical eye. I'm not disagreeing with the work here, but I'm pretty sure the advanced stat set is getting close to declaring goals overrated.
Highs and lows for Marc Savard
Bruins' blog Stanley Cup of Chowder checks in on reality and wonders if Marc Savard's career could be coming to an end. Meanwhile, Savard enjoys his day with the Stanley Cup:


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FRAUDS BY MANAGEMENT: Auditing fails to check planned- frauds.
The management can play tricks to manipulate the accounts in order to conceal their inefficiencies. The frauds committed in such circumstances
are not disclosed. The audited accounts could not show the true and fair view.
WRONG CERTIFICATES: Auditing is based on many certificates taken from management and other persons. The certificates may not provide the true information. Auditing may fail to 'provide the desired results.
When certificates provide wrong information, the financial statements cannot show correct position.
3. MISLEADING CLARIFICATION: Auditing fails to disclose correct information. The background of entries may not be clear to audit staff. The management may not provide correct clarification. The auditor is bound to present his report even of the clarification is not true. The auditing fails to help many persons who rely on audit report.
4. NO TRUE PICTURE: The auditing does not present cent percent true picture. The auditor is concerned with figures shown in the books of accounts. Auditing fails to disclose true picture when figures have been manipulated. The purpose of audit fails when it is unable to depict real
scene of business affairs.
5. NO CORRECT VIEW: Auditing fails to present correct view. There are limitations of accounting so figures are not facts. These figures are based on opinion. Moreover the auditor has to make judgement on various matters. The personal judgement may be wrong in certain cases. Thus auditing is unable to disclose correct view.
6. NO SUGGESTION: The audit is conducted to show fair view of financial
- statements. Auditing is not concerned with management policies. The auditor cannot guide management for better use of capital. The auditor examines what has been done. He is unable to suggest what should
have been done.
7. ABSENCE OF HONESTY: The auditing work depends upon various
- professional and personal qualities of an auditor. Honesty and independence are highly essential traits. The auditor must certify which is true. Management and other parties should not influence him. The absence of honesty and independence means failure of audit purpose
- 8. BIAS OF AUDITOR: The auditing fails to present fair view due to bias
of an auditor. It is the quality of an auditor that he should be independent. The opinion of auditor is included in audit work when such quality is missing. The biased auditing fails to help many people.
- 9. HIGH COST: The audit work is completed with cost. The cost of audit
should not exceed the cost of errors and frauds. The small-scale business enterprises consider it as a burden on their performance. Auditing fails to serve millions of business entities. - 10. PAST ACTION: Auditing is nothing more than checking of past activities. It is not concerned with present or future. The audit fee increases the cost of business concern. Such cost does not help to
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There's a lot of terms flying around in this new age of "social technology", where companies like Facebook, Blogger, and Twitter are becoming household names. But what do any of these terms really mean and why should you care? That's what I'll be explaining in my weekly Tech Talk.
What is a hashtag?
Hashtags are a community-driven convention for adding additional information and context to messages on Twitter. This is accomplished by using a hash sign '#' and having a "tag" immediately after it.
Part of understanding hashtags means understanding tags. People use tags to easily clasify the topics or categories content is related to. The classification of content through the use of tags benefits the individual as they'll know what to look for when wanting to find the information again, and benefits other internet users who may be looking for similar content by a similar tag. This process also frequently mentioned with taxonomy.
For example: At the bottom of this blog post, you will notice there are a few tags that I have used to classify topics this blog posts relates to.
How are hashtags used?
Hashtags came about with the advent of Twitter. Without users having any formal way of organizing tweets into categories, but wanting to add additional information, the twitter community began adopting the notion of a #hashtag. As such, hashtags have are used in a variety of ways on Twitter.
For those who love LOST, on Wednesday nights, you could frequently follow the hashtag #lost for what people thought about the episode, what they were guessing the next plot twist was, or placing bets on when Sawyer would punch someone in the face.
Conversely, and much more useful, hashtags have been used to follow the elections in Iran, to keep people posted about fires in San Diego, and or to share thoughts on what the latest going on is in the news.


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Our garden demonstrates the possibility of sustainable living from a relatively small space.
The garden is organic and modeled on permaculture principles.
Elements of the garden include rain-water harvesting, grey-water systems, composting, vermiculture, heirloom seed propagation, a nursery and hot-house, a medicinal garden, indigenous plants, fruit trees and a living pond.


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The raised bed I'm preparing for my asparagus is 3 feet wide and about 25 feet long. How should I space them?
Is it OK to plant 3 plants across for the entire 25 feet length? The literature from our county agent gives information for row planting only. They say to plant them 12 inches apart on the row and, space the rows 3 feet apart. It's sorta embarrassing to admit but, I've gardened seriously for 35 years and, never even seen an asparagus plant! Ray |
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You could do 2 rows 25' long with the plants 10-12" apart but no closer. 3 rows on 3' wide bed would be too crowded. Stagger the 2 rows of plants. X - X - X - X - X - X - X Assuming adequate feeding and all the crown head will rapidly expand to fill that 10-12 inches within 5 years. And the massive root system will fill the bed in about that same time so over-planting/over-crowding needs to be avoided to avoid die-off. Link below shows a guys hand holding what looks to be a 2 year old crown. Just scroll down the page a bit. Dave |
Here is a link that might be useful: Asparagus
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Hey dirt What a great site you linked me to. Evidently, the asparagus crop has a larger economic impact in Virginia than it does here in Louisiana. Our extension service has a skimpy one-page article. I'm kinda worried about the water table issue. The site warned about having a water table less than 5 feet from the ground's surface. Sometimes, the water table is less than 2 feet deep here. I guess that's why hurricane Katrina put 13 feet of water in my house. We live below sea level. I am seriously reconsidering growing asparagus. |
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Asparagus crowns can be planted up to 8 inches deep. Why? Deeper planting will result in fewer but larger, disease-free spears. Use the staggered spacing described by Dave above, but also: for each staggered row make a trench about 12 inches wide and 8 inches deep. Mound up soil in the bottom of the trench--use loose, manure-enriched soil--this mound will be about 3 inches high. Spread the claw-like asparagus roots gently on the mound, spaced 12 to 15 inches apart. Then cover the crowns with 2 inches of light soil. When the shoots emerge later in spring gradually over the season fill in the remainder of the trench with soil--never fully cover the growing tips. Continue until the end of the season when the trench is filled, then cut off the foliage. Next year--first limited harvest year--you will begin to reap the benefits of this method: stronger plants, thicker spears. |
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I'm kinda worried about the water table issue. The site warned about having a water table less than 5 feet from the ground's surface. Sometimes, the water table is less than 2 feet deep here. You can still grow it. You are building a raised bed, right? Can you just make it more 'raised'? Make it a foot or more deep instead of just 6 inches and then plant at 6". It's a little more shallow than recommended but you can add more filler as the plants grow. As long as it is filled with a fairly well draining mix you'd be fine. Dave |
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I planted my asparagus bed 20 years ago in clay soil and it is still doing well. Only later did I learn that lighter soil is recommended. Yours may do okay even with the high water table, especially if you have a raised bed. Perhaps you can give it a try with a smaller bed first. Lots of people have no idea what "grown up" asparagus looks like or how it grows. At least you're willing to learn and give it a try. My husband thought you could plant seeds like you do with most veggies and harvest the asparagus a few months later. He was very surprised to hear it would take several years from seed and even a year or two with crowns/roots. |
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At the start of the Civil War, in April 1861, President Abraham Lincoln, knowing the struggle would be long and fierce, sent his close associate, Francis Blair, to Robert E. Lee to offer the talented Virginian command of the Union Army. Incredibly, Lee refused, and within days resigned from the U.S. Army. Lee's devotion, he explained, was to the state of Virginia, which had recently left the Union and joined the Confederacy.
Lee's decision was not made lightly but with tears. His love of country was legendary. He served with distinction in the Mexican-American War and his father fought in the Revolution. Lee had even publicly ridiculed the secession movement. Yet in the end, Lee's first loyalty was to his state. (Recall the fiercely independent spirit of Rhode Island's own forebears, if Lee's loyalties seem strained.)
Abraham Lincoln was stunned. The man who had been his greatest hope had in an instant become his greatest enemy. For Lee, life as he knew it was over. He would leave everything, including his sprawling estate in Arlington, to lead the ragged rebel forces against the U. S. Army.
As conflicts go, the Civil War was lopsided from the start. The North outmanned, outgunned and out-monied the South. But, as Lincoln knew, the South only needed to fight long enough to make the North's population so weary of war it would give up. Moreover, Lincoln felt he had to quickly crush the rebellion before foreign eyes and arms entered the struggle.
And then, in 1862, Robert E. Lee stunned the world. Leading the aptly named Army of Northern Virginia, Lee routed the Union Army in no fewer than seven major battles in as many months. These were bloody battles on a massive scale, with huge casualty counts that shocked the nation and exceeded even the scope of Napoleon's battles.
Lee's reputation grew as newspapers telegraphed his amazing victories — often triumphing with only a third or half of the force opposing him. Lincoln would embarrassingly change commanders and tactics frequently, seemingly to no avail. In an act of creative frustration, Union commanders began to bury their war dead in Mrs. Lee's rose garden at the Lee estate in Arlington. For Lee, victory and Confederate independence were near.
And then, in 1863, came the Battle of Gettysburg, Lee's bold venture to take the fight to northern soil and force the peace. It would prove, instead, to be Lee's Waterloo. As Winston Churchill noted, Lee "failed to distinguish between bad troops and troops badly led." This time, the Union was ready. Lee lost one-third of his army at Gettysburg and though he would linger for two more years, the South was finished.
Even today, the exploits of Lee are studied in military academies around the world; in fact, Lee may be the most studied American who ever lived. Lee's character and wisdom are remembered as well. "It is good that war is so terrible," he said, "lest we grow too fond of it." History has been kind to Lee, although tempered in its praise, seeing him as a noble man forever wed to an ignoble cause.
After the war, Lee quietly entered academia, becoming president of Washington College. In 1870 he died of a stroke.
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It may be worth adding that a large number of people reading this piece have visited Lee's estate in Virginia, perhaps without knowing it. How is that possible, you ask? The cemetery started in Mrs. Lee's garden has expanded over the years. It is now called Arlington National Cemetery.
General Lee is not buried there.
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During Hovsepian's time at school she explored architectural skins and came up with the idea to design a cheap, transportable emergency housing shelter specifically for the homeless. After many iterations and design ideas, she settled on using recycled cardboard as the material because it was inexpensive, lightweight, sustainable, naturally insulated and had structural properties. Origami [8] was the basis for the structure because it gave the cardboard [9] even more structure and could easily be folded down for transport.
Hovsepian has built larger pavilion type shelters as well as smaller ones for individual use, and she is currently in talks with a non-profit organization called Everyone Deserves a Roof [10] to find a manufacturer to develop the concept into a real product. Field research and testing of the current homeless shelter [11] has already occurred on Skid Row in Los Angeles. Hovespian also hopes to refine the design so it becomes waterproof, fire-retardant, more comfortable and more portable. Eventually, the shelters would be distributed through EDAR [10] to those individuals who need them.
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Who was James? The Bible normally refers to the apostle James by the name of Jacob, from the Hebrew Ya'akov, which became Iacobus in Latin, leading to a great variety of first names in different European... read more
Life and apostleship John, James, Andrew and Peter were fishermen, when Jesus came to the shore of the lake of Gennesaret and invited them to join him as "fishers of men." Jesus gave the first two the... read more
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The warrior on the white horse The discovery of the apostle's tomb was quickly related by Bishop Teodomiro of Iria Flavia to the Asturian king Alfonso II, who considered it a momentous event: not only would it lead to a... read more
James, patron saint of Spain Starting in the 9th century, the monarchs of the Reconquest recognised the apostle James as the patron saint of Spain; they established the "Voto de Santiago" (Vow to St. James),... read more
Feast of the Apostle The Codex Calixtinus specifies that the apostle James "was martyred on March 25, on July 25 he was taken from Iria to Compostela and was buried on December 30." The feast... read more
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"Fantastic doctrines (like Christianity or Islam or Marxism) require unanimity of belief. One dissenter casts doubt on the creed of millions. Thus the fear and hate; thus the torture chamber, the iron stake, the gallows, the labor camp, the psychiatric ward." —Edward Abbey
"why does anyone care?" Because scripture is the work of man, as is religion and dogma and litany and principles and practices. To be "pursued, prosecuted and jailed because he didn't believe in God" makes as much sense as footbinding. There are always winners and losers in these traditions and the ones making the rules do so for a reason. Is it power-over? Greed? Hubris? Delusions? It doesn't matter, being damned by scripture is the attitude and behavior of an uneducated, foolish, lazy, or crazy individual and institution.
Those who do the pursuing, prosecuting and jailing need a dose of their own medicine.
Something else to keep in mind, Donald: some of them, maybe quite a few, are scared shitless of us and for multiple reasons:
They hate us because we have the potential to pull their house of cards down around them, and so they desperately react to keep that house of cards standing and their delusion intact. So far, they're managing, but for how much longer? That's a question well worth an answer.
Control! delusions! denial! Pretty potent rationale for dysfunctional behaviors.
Ya! remain silent and listen to their delusions; when the time is right, drop a bunker bomb to challenge their thinking. "You believe WHAT!?" and then give forth a hearty laugh.
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Specimen | Sputum, not saliva, is required. Specimen obtained by: If an unusual pathogen is suspected the laboratory should be informed (eg, Burkholderia pseudomallei, Legionella spp and Nocardia spp may require longer incubation of cultures and/or the use of specialised media). |
Method | Gram stain for bacteria and fungi; DFA for viruses (eg, RSV, influenza virus), Legionella sp, Pneumocystis jiroveci; acid fast stains for mycobacteria. Mycobacterial culture; prolonged culture for fungus; virus detection, culture. Nucleic acid detection after amplification may be used for detection of Legionella spp, Pneumocystis jiroveci, mycobacteria, mycoplasma, Chlamydia trachomatis in bronchial washes or lavage specimens. |
Application | Sputum examination is not justified for the investigation of acute bronchitis and is only of limited value for acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis. Investigation of pneumonia, particularly if severe or in an immunocompromised patient. Investigation of exacerbations of respiratory symptoms in patients with cystic fibrosis and bronchiectasis. Testing for Pneumocystis jiroveci in immunocompromised patients. (Bronchoscopy with bronchoalveolar lavage is usually required.) Investigation of suspected infection with Legionella spp, Cryptococcus neoformans, Nocardia spp, Burkholderia pseudomallei. Diagnosis of suspected tuberculosis (see also Mycobacteria testing ) and fungal infection. Virus detection, culture is seldom required. |
Interpretation | The Gram stain may be used to screen sputum specimens before culture is performed. If squamous epithelial cells predominate the specimen is considered to be heavily contaminated with saliva and culture may not be performed as the yield is predictably low and misleading. If the specimen contains few or no epithelial cells it is cultured and the appearance of organisms on Gram stain is reported. If Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae or Moraxella catarrhalis predominate on culture with a consistent Gram stain they are likely to be significant pathogens in an appropriate clinical setting (eg, pneumonia). The isolation of Staphylococcus aureus from sputum usually reflects colonisation of the airway, but in certain circumstances it may be pathogenic (eg, post influenza pneumonia, respiratory burns, pneumonia secondary to septicaemia). |
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The unlikely femme fatale from Jersey sashayed into a Trenton news conference and broke a lot of hearts. (Not Snookis or Barrys, of course.)
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somebody at NASA had a fatty burger for lunch
Re:" I say Freedom " (330 comments)
The same rule that applies to all things that bring joy and happiness to your life also applies to the internet: If something sounds too good to be true it usually is. So say bye-bye freedom now.
Re:Free advertising for the Pirate party. (330 comments)
Apparently, some people in the German government haven't realized yet that the Pirate party has made it on the ballots in some places, and that the next election is less than two months away.
Good that the pirate party has already a member in the parliament.. sure he'll have plenty of TV time to comment on this in the next days.
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.. that might explain a fact that has been too obvious for so long: humans do not act rationally, but are driven by other factors, such as greed, feeling of superiority, fairness, or whatever.
Re:Security and Radioactivity (432 comments)
AFAIK that's the only one on Earth where they actually let you see the reactor and the 70's style control room. It's kind of fun to see Soviet technology still working as intended.
In fact, you can book guided tours to the Chernobyl plant. I haven't been there myself but supposedly they show you the reactor.. or what is left of it and not covered by concrete.
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Strange.. I thought I posted the quote first but now it appears to be a few minutes late and earned me a "0, redundant".
Well, I guess there are just too many trekkies on
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On behalf of all trekkies from Boomer to Gen X, it's about damn time.
"It's life, Jim, but not as we know it."
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A nice demonstration for the Small World hypothesis.
Maybe you just have friends who click on all the "your friend XXX has just added the YYY application, if you want to see how your ZZZ compares to his, click here". To see anything similar to a "small world" you would need a small diameter, yet a large clustering coefficient. Something like "Mark Zuckerberg is a friend of my friend's friend" and 80% of my friends are friends as well.
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Wikipedia + Google = WorldDomination
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The actual source of the heise.de article seems to be an article on the website of the German magazine "Der Spiegel" which can be found here: http://www.spiegel.de/netzwelt/tech/0,1518,606096,00.html It seems that those guys are actually mostly graduates from Bundeswehr universities meaning the "recruiting hackers" theme is not really correct. (remarking this as a native German speaker). The rest of the article is rather uniformative though..


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