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Last week we reported on the best things our mothers taught us. This week's question: What is the best advice you got from your father? When I was about 12 my father told me that he and my mother had taught me right from wrong and it was now my job to follow those rules. It made me feel very responsible for my life and I have tried to follow his instruction. |
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I learned not to marry a man whose first allegiance was to his family of origin, nor one who followed in the footsteps of his own skirt-chasing father. |
A grudge is too heavy a burden for any person to carry. If you marry for money, you will earn every dime you get. Always pay compliments--it doesn't cost you anything, but can make another person's day. Don't judge a man until you have walked a mile in his shoes. (And...Texas is the greatest state--they let the other states join their country! He was born in Dallas, but moved to the DC area when he married my mother (he is still there). He always taught me that I was special because Texas blood flows through my veins! LOL) |
#1 My father owned the local grocery store, and always had to help do inventory, back then. When doing inventory he taught us to read the ingredients on labels. No more potted meat or vienna sausage. #2 This was told me when most businesses were family run, but still works today. Get them to know you, vice versa! |
- Posted by jodi_in_so_calif (My Page) on Mon, Jul 1, 13 at 11:19
That physical limitation are not limits at all. My father developed TB, pneumonia and polio at a young age. Doctors told my grandparents that dad probably would not live and if he did, would never walk. They suggested he be put in a sanitarium and left to die. Grandparents would have none of that. Dad lived but suffered loss of the calf muscles in one leg. He did finally learn to walk around age 8 and went on to become a Golden Gloves boxer and trainer, Seattle Sheriff, bodyguard, teacher, artist and TV personality. He also taught me by example that fighting (for him and those he taught) did not have to be about anger. He was the gentlest of men. He taught boxing to young kids to develop eye/hand coordination, self-esteem, good sportsmanship and living a healthy lifestyle. He insisted his young students get a degree in college and pursue other interests outside the ring. I created a web site to honor him a number of years ago and still hear often from grateful students of his from the 50s and 60s because of it. Jodi- |
- Posted by LuAnn_in_PA (My Page) on Mon, Jul 1, 13 at 11:35
To never pass a playground without swinging on the swings! :) He was the youngest old man I know! |
- Posted by linda_in_iowa (My Page) on Mon, Jul 1, 13 at 12:14
To arrive at work early. To not marry a heavy drinker. |
Strong ethics and financial management (things like investing, borrowing, etc). |
work ethic. He never missed a day's work in four decades. |
- Posted by carol_in_california (My Page) on Mon, Jul 1, 13 at 12:45
My dad taught me to stand up for my beliefs and my rights. And to never be afraid to speak my mind. |
My dad had four daughters and taught us all to be strong, independent women with a strong work ethic. He also taught us to pay attention to politics because it helps us to know our country and the world around us. He died much too soon at the age of 65 and 18 years later I still miss him and his take and insight on politics. |
- Posted by sheilajoyce (My Page) on Mon, Jul 1, 13 at 13:11
My father demonstrated daily the importance of the family all eating dinner together every night. We learned from our parents' conversation with us about the events of the day, family lore, safety, good morals, high standards, and how to laugh. As I look back on our family life and chat with my siblings about it, the conversations and antics at the family dinner table are the hub of it all. My parents died when we were young, and so those messages about life guided all of us as we made our choices and our ways in life. |
- Posted by juellie1962 (firstname.lastname@example.com) on Mon, Jul 1, 13 at 13:48
My dad detested gossip and judging people. I wish I would've/could've learned that earlier in life. Now, that's what I remember about him. He was a saint. :) |
My father (and mother) raised 6 girls. No boys. He taught us how to be strong, smart and independent while also making sure we knew how to be ladies, good wives and mothers. Most who know us say I am most like him. The thing I am most grateful to have learned is to be a "big picture" thinker. He knew how how to weigh his thoughts and actions to benefit a group, not an individual. My grandfather - a dairy farmer - taught me a lesson once when I proclaimed "I wasn't afraid of nothin!" (after almost getting kicked by a cow) |
How to drive like a racecar driver (meaning - the safest drivers in the world). How to buck up and just keep going - never call in sick unless you're really REALLY sick. My work ethic. How to change my oil, flat tires, filters, belts, etc., on my vehicles. How to shoot everything from a .22 pistol to a .12 gauge shotgun, starting when I was 4. I could go on and on. He's a fabulous, wonderful man and I'm so very thankful I still have him in my life. :) |
My father taught me 101 life lessons, but it there were accidental lessons. Studying his life, I learned what NOT to do. |
There were many, but the one that comes immediately to mind (probably because I've put it to good use so many times) is this: Never force anything. |
for my dad, can't wasn't ever an option, but he would show us how. Didn't matter if we were boys or girls, we all learned all. But again, the thing he taught me most, don't take crap from your spouse. He was rather mean, and didn't mind shoving my mom, or hitting her in front of us. Moni |
My dad was pretty much of an a$$ so it's hard to think of what I might have learned from him. Indirectly I guess I learned that I needed to get a good education and a good job and never put myself in a position of being dependent on a man for financial support. |
A college education is a must. |
Invest in good shoes, good watches, and a solid home. Don't wait to say I'm sorry and I love you. Sit still and listen (that's a hard one for me, but he's right). The world is an amazing, wondrous place. All you have to do is watch it and you'll end up respecting people and savoring the earth. |
- Posted by sweet_betsy (My Page) on Tue, Jul 2, 13 at 10:40
To value and appreciate each day. He left us way too soon at 39 years of age. |
My Dad taught me that my name and reputation could be damaged in an instant. To always protect it and be proud of it. He also taught me great humor and a quit wit. He suffered from severe Rheumatoid Arthritis, he limped noticeable, had terrible circulation and his hands were twisted but he never let it get him down. He's been gone for 27 years and when someone mentions a memory of my Dad it's always about how sharp he was and so happy and friendly. I guess that means he also taught me to bear your cross with dignity and don't display it for pity and certainly don't use it as an excuse to be mean. |
My Dad taught me to play chess. He always said to look ahead to the next two possible moves. Always have a plan B and C. What if this piece moved forward, what if, what if. The problem I had was when my kids were teenagers and I tried to think of what if they did this or that, what would I do next? As far as kids, I thought I would "what if" myself to death. I think it's good to be prepared but also to be able to know when to go with the flow. Some things you can't be in charge of and it taught me there are some things you can't change. Gone only 7 years, but I can still hear his voice and occasionally will smell him on people walking by with a smell of his cologne or cigarettes. |
- Posted by joann23456 (My Page) on Tue, Jul 2, 13 at 14:27
1. You can figure out how to do most things around the house by getting a book out of the library to teach you. 2. Let the tool do the work (knives, saws, paintbrushes, etc.). 3. Keep up with routine maintenance on your car. It pays. I learned many other lessons as well, but they were of the "what not to do" variety. |
I learned next to nothing from my dad. He wasn't a very good father. He told my Mom at the end of his life that she was a better Mother than he was a dad and he could have did better. |
This post was edited by jkayd_il5 on Wed, Jul 3, 13 at 9:24
unconditional love, no secrets, and a good friend....he was an older dad (46 when i was born) good sense of humor...he was a saleman (elevators) and he sold to "keep the men working"...in fact we think he had a heart attack working during a strike to keep the rather hard customers (vegas hotels and casinos ) as happy as possible...that has become dh's motto as well (yes he followed him into the industry) he passed away the same day as elvis...it's hard to believe he'd be 113 if still alive... |
My dad taught me to drive, showed me by example to take care of your family and your responsibilities yourself. No handouts or bailouts or bankruptcies for him, just hard work and good sense about not spending what you don't have. |
My dad was did not talk much with me, but did most of his educating by example. He was a very steady worker setting a pace that he could endure all day and as such could perform a lot of physical labor. He was a farmer and instilled the love of the land in me. Unfortunately, he was a poor manager and tended to go broke. The things I leared: 1. Manage your resources and forecast future results. If the future results look poor, do something else. 2. Treat your immediate family members right. 3. Respect the land. 4. Labor won't kill you; laziness might. |
- Posted by amyfiddler (My Page) on Wed, Jul 3, 13 at 2:35
Fierce independence. Its a problem. Service to those in need. A love for music. Non dramatic responses to dramatic invitations. |
- Posted by dances_in_garden (My Page) on Wed, Jul 3, 13 at 8:52
A love of languages. Just because you are good at something doesn't mean you have to WIN all the time, you still want to have fun playing the game. This is a hard lesson. There are things I could do blindfolded (playing pool, mini golf, euchre and so on) so the game became boring to me. But I never learned how to play for FUN. Now I am not saying that I am a poor loser........I just sometimes have trouble having FUN playing things. Observe. If you want to know about a person, look at their shoes. Pay attention to how they treat animals and "service" people, their parents, and their siblings. Dances. |
- Posted by sylviatexas (My Page) on Wed, Jul 3, 13 at 11:37
Change your oil, keep your insurance paid, work work work. |
That boys only think about one thing! |
My dad taught me and my sister to be frugal, even if you had resources and to keep our mouth shut - we didn't do well with the last one! |
My Dad gave me one talk on sex. He told me boys will go as far as they can, it's up to the girl to stop them. I knew he was speaking from personal experience and I knew he was being honest. |
- Posted by carol_in_california (My Page) on Fri, Jul 5, 13 at 22:39
My dad also taught me my love of politics and instilled in me early to write to my congressmen about my concerns. |
Not much. He was rarely tuned into his kids. Worked all day and distanced himself from us when home. He died when I was a teenager and sad to say I did not grieve--it felt at the time like a burden lifted. How I envy those who had a loving dad. My brother is a wonderful father to his three kids and there are days when I am truly envious of my nieces and nephews and wonder why some people are so blessed with a rich family life and some are forever scarred by an unloving family. A great dad can be such an influence. |
Not much. He was rarely tuned into his kids. Worked all day and distanced himself from us when home. He died when I was a teenager and sad to say I did not grieve--it felt at the time like a burden lifted. How I envy those who had a loving dad. My brother is a wonderful father to his three kids and there are days when I am truly envious of my nieces and nephews and wonder why some people are so blessed with a rich family life and some are forever scarred by an unloving family. A great dad can be such an influence. |
My father taught me to keep a good sense of humor n remain calm during tough situations. |
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2 We put away our lyres, hanging them on the branches of the willow trees. | 2 There on the poplars we hung our harps, |
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Prague - The anti-corruption police are investigating another problematic IT project of the Prague City Hall, its contracts with the Gordic firm on a financial system worth over one billion crowns, according to the material CTK has at its disposal.
Policie, policisté, policejní zásah, policejní vůz/automobil - ilustrační foto. ČTK Krumphanzl Michal
Last week detectives took all documents concerning the case from the Prague City Hall, including the contracts signed with Gordic since 1992.
According to some sources, the project costs may amount up to 2.65 billion crowns.
The current Prague management must cope with problems caused by disadvantageous contracts worth billions of crowns from the era of Pavel Bem (Civic Democrats, ODS), Prague mayor in 2004-2008.
Prague councillors, including former mayor Bohuslav Svoboda (ODS), are prosecuted in another case, the overpriced Opencard smart card for Praguers.
They are also questioned over the construction of the Blanka road tunnel which has cost several billion crowns so far but is still far from being completed.
Gordic was in charge of the accounting of the City Hall, Prague districts, the municipal police and 800 subsidised organisations. Besides, it is the only owner of the copyright for the system.
The contract between Gordic and Prague expired at the end of last year.
First deputy mayor Jiri Vavra (TOP 09) said the city would face an economic collapse without the contract. At the same time, its extension is controversial, similarly like in the Opencard case, in which the councillors might be charge with repeatedly placing the order for the Opencard system with the Haguess company again.
Despite it, Prague councillors for TOP 09 intend to extend the contract with Gordic by a year to secure accounting services until a new operator is selected in a public tender. The winner will receive a four-year contract worth 600 million crowns.
Prague might thereby give up a one-billion-crown project but at the same time it would withdraw from disadvantageous contract conditions. However, it will take several months to launch the tender.
Apart from accounting, Gordic has been administering debts, contracts, orders as well as welfare payments and other key financial services on behalf of Prague for 20 years, the firm writes on its website.
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I just started using linux and i don't have a clue about firewalls and general security to keep my computer safe. I assume linux does come with some default values ...
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Yeah, it comes with default values. Of course the defaults are completely dependant on the distro you installed.
As far as I know, mandrake will close any port it doesn't need from incoming connections.SO by default you're mostly locked down. ALthough I'm not 100% on this.
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Oh, i see. My distro's mandrake 9.1, and well, it's good to know that i am somewhat secure on this issue. With time i will get there. I am not worried, plus, the info on my computer is not that important, only if i loose it.


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I would like to know the Radon level in my home and see the home tests require you to send it in for analysis. When they verify the results.. Is it public record at that point? Or confidential? |
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- Posted by bostonbasement (My Page) on Thu, Nov 3, 11 at 23:58
if you get a high reading I think you are legally responsible to disclose it to any buyers if you don't fix it. Most buyers do a radon test during the inspection anyway, so you may as well determine if you have a radon issue. As to your exact question I am not sure |
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First National Bank offers an easy and convenient way of closing your existing account with another bank and opening a new account with FNB. The forms you need are provided below for your convenience.
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To activate your new VISA Debit Card, call our automated system at 1-800-214-4185 or call First National Bank at 618-635-2234.
To report a lost or stolen debit card during regular banking hours, please call 618-635-2234.
To report a lost or stolen debit card after business hours, please call 800-264-4274.
Debit Card Protection During Data Breaches
As you may be aware, there have been a number of breaches of debit card data at several national retail stores. While First National Bank has no control over these debit card breaches, we want to assure you that when there is a breach we will work with our debit and credit card processors to identify all customers that were impacted. These customers will then be contacted and new debit cards will be issued.
There is no way to tell when or where the next breach will occur, but we have some early detection tips for you. If you haven't already done so, sign up for our Internet Banking. Simply go to our website at www.fnbstaunton.com and in the upper right hand corner you will see Internet Banking login boxes. Underneath those boxes, click on the word, "Enroll" and follow the instructions. Once you have access to Internet Banking, make it a habit to check your bank account daily for any suspicious charges. If you feel your account has been compromised, call at 618-635-2234 immediately and ask for Carol or Karen.
You may also set up email/text alerts with the "Notify Me Alerts" feature located in the main menu of our Internet Banking. For example, if your balance dips below a certain amount, you will receive an email/text. You can even receive an alert if a transaction over a certain amount clears (you can set the amount for whatever you like). If you need help setting up these alerts, we will be more than happy to assist you. Call Robin or Casey at 618-635-2234.
Also, if you plan on going on vacation, you can call Carol or Karen at 618-635-2234 to notify us. That way your transactions will be approved.
Finally, for those of you who have had your debit cards compromised recently, we want to say thank you for your patience and understanding. We know how frustrating it can be and truly appreciate your cooperation.
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When you go on vacation, make sure to contact our VISA debit card department by calling Carol or Karen at 618-635-2234. They will make sure your debit card transactions are approved. But what happens if you accidentally lose your debit card while on vacation, or even when you're at home? We have a solution!
Use the First National Bank in Staunton mobile app to easily turn your Visa debit card on or off. This feature lets you take control of your First National Bank Visa® Debit Card and protect against unauthorized use. If you have misplaced your card, turn it to the OFF position. If you find it, and feel your account has not been jeopardized, turn it back ON and continue to use your card. If you use your card infrequently, or are traveling without your card, turn it OFF. Then turn it on when you are ready to use. You are in control. Your mobile application shows you whether your card is ON or OFF!
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For directions click the following link: Bath County Office Building
The next immunization clinics for Steuben County residents are April 10th from 1-3pm and April 24th from 5-7pm at the Bath County Office Building in room G1. April 12th from 10:30am-12:30pm at the Corning County courthouse. To make an appointment call 664-2439 or 800-724-0471.


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Insomnia and Neil Gaiman's The Sandman.
Insomnia and Neil Gaiman's The Sandman.
Michael Edwards braves the schlocky realms of c-grade knock-off fantasy films.
Ethan Sacks interviews creators – from Guillermo Del Toro to Stan Lee – about the origins of their ideas.
Need a superhero? Come to New York City. Ethan Sacks explains why the Big Apple is the center of universe for comics.
Ian Gonzales looks back at Marvel Team-Up # 74 – when Spider-Man met the Not Ready for Prime Time Players.
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Suwannee River State Park
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3631 201st PathLive Oak, Florida 32060
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Park Alerts for Suwannee River State Park
NOTICE: Access to the Big Oak Trail, primitive campsite, and the Florida National Scenic Trail at the Withlacoochee River and CR 141 has been closed.
For access, continue North on SW CR 141 to SW 74th Street and head east. Go South on SW 44th Lane until the last dirt road (SW 77th Street). Go East on SW 77th Street until you get to the public boat ramp where you will join the National Florida Scenic Trail to the North, or South on the National Florida Scenic Trail to connect with the Big Oak Trail and primitive campsite.
*Note: You would have to backtrack the same route from the Big Oak Trail or primitive campsite to the public boat ramp.
Welcome to Suwannee River State Park
About a quarter mile past the ranger station, a high bluff overlooks the spot where the Withlacoochee River joins the Suwannee River on its way to the Gulf of Mexico. Vestiges of history in the park show how important the Suwannee River was to Florida history. Along the river are long mounds of earthworks built during the Civil War to guard against incursions by Union Navy gunboats. Other remnants from the past include one of the state´s oldest cemeteries, and a paddle-wheel shaft from a 19th century steamboat. Five trails, ranging from a quarter mile to 18 miles, loop through surrounding woodlands and provide panoramic views of the rivers. Other activities include fishing, picnicking, and canoeing; for overnight stays, the park has a full-facility campground and cabins. Located 13 miles west of Live Oak, off U.S. 90.


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DIY Headboards
Antique mirrors
Not only are antique mirrors one of a kind, but you can usually find them for a steal at a yard sale or thrift shop. With so many styles, colours and frames to choose from, finding the perfect mirror will be your only obstacle. A fresh coat of paint can work wonders once you find the right frame!
Corrugated sheet metal
Corrugated sheet metal makes for an industrial and sleek headboard, perfect for a modern bedroom. The versatility of sheet metal is great because you can cut (or have someone else cut) the metal into a design that suits your room. This is such an interesting and unique alternative for someone decorating on a budget.
Old Fencing or a mantel
It may seem strange, but old fences and mantels make wonderful distressed headboards without the designer cost, so if you see any of your neighbours renovating or come across old fencing or an old mantel that is in a rubbish pile, make sure to scoop it up. These items make a fabulous rustic headboard and just think of what a conversation piece your headboard will be!
A soft fabric headboard
Fabric headboards are cheap and simple to construct. All you need to get started is a sheet of plywood the size you want for your headboard, batting, foam, a staple gun and fabric of your choice. To start, layer the foam on top of the plywood (both should measure the same), next add the batting. Then lay the fabric over the batting, pull the fabric taut and staple to the plywood and voilà. Lastly attach the frame to the wall.
A picture frame headboard
A picture frame headboard is simple and affordable. Start by buying eight or ten frames that are about 30 x 30 cm. in size (square frames work best). You can either buy new frames or secondhand frames, which can be a challenge to track down. Next, fill the frames with your favourite photos and hang about 3-5 cm apart in two horizontal rows of four frames for a total of eight (if you have a wider bed 10 frames should do the trick).
Curtain rods aren't just for windows!
There are two ways you can use curtain rods as a headboard. The first way is to use one curtain rod and install it 60-90 cm on the wall above your mattress and hang a decorative or antique quilt over the rod -- perfect for displaying family heirlooms. The second way is to install three curtain rods from the ceiling that mimic the edge of the mattress and have curtains or fabric surround your bed, similar to a canopy bed.
Recycled old doors, window frames and shutters
Old doors turned sideways, antique window frames and shutters all make for unique headboards. Most of these items can be found or bought for close to nothing and the only work required is maybe adding a fresh coat of paint and installing them. If you find an old door, simply turn it sideways. For shutters and window frames, you will likely have to buy multiple depending on their size, but you can line them up closely and attach them directly to the wall for a vintage and unique headboard.
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Harmless Government Cookies
Before deciding to post something here, tonight was a night like most nights. I was getting ready for bed, reading different news items from feeds I've stored on my Google Reader account. While doing so, Sarah asked me if I'd heard or read anything about the federal government's desire to resume using cookies on their websites after being restricted for the last 9 years.
I believe there are two types of people when it comes to privacy issues. I'll call the first group advocates. These are the people you read about in the news, usually as part of an official sounding committee or privacy group, who actively go out and search for issues to report. This is done so that normal people, who aren't normally concerned about their privacy, can feel safer that someone is looking out for them. It's also so the privacy-aware (such as myself) can feel vindication that the world isn't safe at all. Going out on a limb, I'd say that 80% of advocates are politically motivated, even if they don't want to admit it. I'd also say that 80% of those 80% are leftists in some degree or another, due to the fact that businesses are reported more often than governments (unless the sitting government is pro-business).
The other privacy-related group, whom I will call pragmatists, don't really care to understand "who" is watching them. They're just upset that they're being watched. They don't want to be tracked or have their time wasted. They would prefer not to be acknowledged by anyone. They hate cold calls, and can't stand being asked "Do you need help with anything?" when out shopping. They might even use the NoScript extension for Firefox and turn off third-party cookies. To this person, life isn't about making the world a better place. It's about making their world quiet and efficient. I fit into this type.
So Sarah explained the news item about the federal government cookies to me, and how it related to other recent news stories. My initial reaction was that this is just another non-story. Cookies have a bad reputation, but are generally harmless. They can be blocked by changing settings in your browser. They can be removed or even edited using a text editor. They are stored on your machine, so the user has full control over them.
The most common and altruistic reason for using cookies is not to track users, but to store login information. Without the use of cookies, logging on to your favorite website would be unreliable at best.
So it didn't bother me that the federal government wants to use cookies on their sites. Instead, I was shocked that they handcuffed themselves with this policy. It doesn't happen often, but my curiosity got the best of me, and I decided to read more about it.
Not surprisingly, the media is doing a terrible job of reporting on this issue. The articles are very vague. There's never mention of how, when or why cookies are a privacy concern; it's just accepted that they are. Most news articles are a rehash of the above blog post, which isn't much help. The subtext in each of the articles is that we should be concerned. And they leave it at that.
And then I was struck by the irony. Even when AOL and Prodigy were "the internet", there were anti-capitalists in the media who warned that cookies are evil, with no good explanation why, no distinction between first- and third-party cookies. Then, in June 2000, a group of privacy advocates protested the way cookies were being used on a government website. I feel pretty safe in guessing that these privacy groups belong to the 80% of the 80% described above, and these groups were happy to use the fear-filled media stories of prior years to get their point across.
Now that the federal government, run by anti-capitalists, wants permission to use tracking cookies on .gov websites without an uproar, they can't. It's just beautiful!
More Questions than Answers
The blog post which started this madness is a PR nightmare. It begins on the defensive by listing four propositions in their promise not to abuse the technology. They offer to:
- Adhere to all existing laws and policies (including those designed to protect privacy) governing the collection, use, retention, and safeguarding of any data gathered from users;
- Post clear and conspicuous notice on the website of the use of web tracking technologies;
- Provide a clear and understandable means for a user to opt-out of being tracked; and
- Not discriminate against those users who decide to opt-out, in terms of their access to information.
If there is a PR group behind this, they need to be fired. It raises a few questions:
- Shouldn't the government adhere to laws and policies by default?
- Is this a public admission that, in most cases, the government is above the law?
- Which are they protecting us from -- their malice, or their ineptitude?
- Can we also have clear and conspicuous notices on websites that aren't tracking users?
- If so, would any exist now?
- While so many websites are proudly advertising "Now with Web 2.0!" or "Now using the cloud!", can we expect .gov sites to proclaim "Now with cookies"? Because, seriously, that would be kind of funny.
- Server logs can track user trends without needing the specificity of cookies. Are we being tracked through those? If so, can we have a notice for that?
- If a user opts out of being tracked, how do you know that user has opted out, if not via the use of cookies?
- Logins are useful in that they do discriminate against users. Specifically, those users who are not logged in. Does this policy mean your information will not improve as a result?
After a fun brainstorming session of these questions with Sarah's help, I then began to research the details of the cookie-crushing OMB directive. First, according to the 2000 article on the Wired website, the directive didn't ban cookies outright. It allowed cookies on government websites if "...a number of strict conditions are met, including approval by the agency head and the notification of users that cookies will be deployed". This explains why a visit to whitehouse.gov, irs.gov, and most other .gov websites will result in a tracking cookie named "WT_FPC" being stored on your computer. (Run for your life! You're being tracked already!).
As I see it, the point of the blog post, and this media flap in general, isn't to ask for permission to use cookies; they're already using them. It isn't to lift an outright ban on cookie use on .gov sites; the ban isn't outright. I don't even think it's to allow the use of first-party cookies without any approval process whatsoever, which is how most of the rest of the internet operates. Who would care if they started tracking, and didn't announce this? I know I wouldn't.
The real reason (hold on, it's tinfoil hat time!) goes back to the original OMB ruling.
The ruling was, according to Wired, a result of third-party cookies from DoubleClick being stored on the Office of National Drug Control Policy website. I believe that this was a legitimate privacy concern, regardless of whether I'm correct in my assumption the protest was politically motivated. With those third-party cookies in place, the government could obtain information from DoubleClick on searches and browser history of anyone who visits their site.
There are plenty of good reasons that browsers prevent websites from reading your entire history. This third-party tracking cookie, with the help of DoubleClick, would have allowed the government to circumvent those protections and, in doing so, violate your privacy. What caught the attention of privacy advocates is that this is the only reason you'd want such a tracking cookie. Not for logins, usability, or other user-centric enhancements. This was a government power-grab of information most would consider private.
I believe that the reason for the requested removal of the OMB directive corresponds to the reason it was created. Buried in the blog post, the administration requests your feedback about the "applicability and scope of such a framework on Federal agency use of third-party applications or websites". In other words, they explicitly want to allow the use of the same third-party cookies that prompted the draconian ban in the first place. Today, Google owns DoubleClick, and are becoming increasingly friendly with our elected officials.
There are more than a few stories covering this government request, and most of them are useless and watered-down. They contain no more information than similar articles in the mid-90's, which were so weak on details that they are likely the reason for the widespread belief that cookies in general are not neutral, but completely evil. With no explained distinction between first- and third-party cookies in the press, it's up to the government to inform the public of that distinction if they want the trust of their web users. They're not doing that.
So they're either idiots and they fail to understand how maligned the perception of cookies is, or they're not well-intentioned, and they wish to reinstitute the use of third-party tracking cookies. Due to the mention, in some couched language, that they might want to make use of third-party cookies, I'll have to go with the second option. If they were idiots, this really would be a non-story. As it stands today, I don't think this is the case.
2 Comments
- 1 Zac Grierson wrote: [6:50pm on March 14 2010]
Wow this is going to change the way i use/thinkabout cookies. Thanks was worth the read now to find other blogs you have got on stuff.
- 2 JD Wohlever wrote: [5:04am on August 9 2010]
Thought provoking and sound thinking on your part. We live in such a "tell everyone what I'm doing" society with places like Facebook, twitter and so forth I'm surprised that many people are as concerned about privacy when they turn right around and twitter the whole world about using the bathroom. Personally, I don't mind if the US Govt knows what I am doing on the net, however, that does not mean that I think they should be allowed to track anyone whomever them please. So revoking the earlier ban would be a smack in the face to all those who worked hard to get the cookie ban in the first place. Even though I don't mind right now if the government knows what I am doing, that doesn't mean that in some future administration of the US Govt. that I wouldn't feel differently. When Bush was in office I wouldn't want his administration to know anything about me. I'm not really a Democrat per say, just more of I didn't trust Bush as far as I could spit.
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Snooki Pregnant AND Engaged
People Magazine and E! are reporting that Jersey Shore star Snooki is not only pregnant but pregnant and engaged to be married.
Pregnancy rumors have been circulating for weeks and now it looks like the pint-size reality star might be ready to tie the knot with baby daddy Jionni LaValle. A source close to Snooks has confirmed to People Magazine that the 24-year-old guidette is in fact enaged and ready to settle down and have her baby.
Reps for Snooki and MTV have not commenting. And Snooki has not confirmed or denied any of the recent rumors on Twitter. Sources have said she's waiting to reveal all the big news on the cover of US Weekly - likely for a hefty paycheck.


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The Tambour Table is a modern and inventive desk designed by Michael Bambino to hide cables. The desk has a simple and clean design, consisting of a wood tambour tabletop and metal legs. Concealed underneath the tabletop is an outlet and a handful of USB ports.
The top of the Tambour Table can be rotated to reveal a hidden storage area, and the aforementioned power ports. The legs of the tables are hollow and have a hole on the bottom, letting you run power cords through them. This ensures that no matter what, your cables will be stored safely and out of the way. Bambino's table is perfect for tech geeks, or those who just can't seem to keep their desks clean. Its smooth and functional design ensures that furniture snobs (you know who you are) will love it just as much.


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Platform-neutral Loeb Awards, SABEW's Best in Business deadlines
Don't forget about 2012 too quickly.
SABEW's Best in Business awards and The Gerald Loeb Award are accepting applications for work published or broadcast during the calendar year 2012. So dust off your best and submit them. I've attached a few more journalism-related deadlines below.
SABEW's Best in Business Awards – Jan. 31
The 18th annual SABEW Best in Business awards competition is open for work published, broadcast and posted in the calendar year 2012.
New divisions for coverage of Small Business, Technology – and a new division called Innovation. Innovation entries could be packages that combine multimedia elements in unique, interesting ways. It could be a mobile app or a data visualization project. It could be a story that uses nontraditional narrative techniques.
Eligibility, category, entry and deadline information is below. Winners will be notified in February, and a complete list will be posted at sabew.org. Award certificates will be presented April 5 at ceremonies at the 50th annual SABEW spring conference at George Washington University in Washington, D.C.
Best in Business is open to regular members of the Society of American Business Editors and Writers in good standing at the time of entry. Entries must be submitted by 8 p.m. Central time Jan. 31.
Gerald Loeb Award – Feb. 1
UCLA Anderson School of Management and the G. and R. Loeb Foundation invite business, financial and economic journalists from print, online and broadcast media to submit entries in 14 competition categories and nominations for two career achievement awards for the recently restructured 2013 Gerald Loeb Awards for Distinguished Business and Financial Journalism.
In marking the award's 40-year partnership with UCLA Anderson, a transition toward platform neutrality has been implemented and competition categories have been restructured to reflect the most current forms of journalism. All categories are now classified into either Platform Neutral or Platform Specific groups.
The Gerald Loeb Awards were established in 1957 by the late Gerald Loeb, a founding partner of E.F. Hutton. His intention was to encourage reporting on business and finance that would inform and protect the private investor and the general public. UCLA Anderson has been presenting The Gerald Loeb Awards since 1973 and the awards use a two-tier judging process comprising a preliminary round and final round. The awards banquet and celebration is held in New York City every June and is attended by the country's top business and financial publishers, editors, journalists, producers and celebrities.
Applications should be entered into the submissions portal by Feb. 1.
Society of Professional Journalists Mark of Excellence Awards – Jan. 24
Annually, the Society of Professional Journalists presents the Mark of Excellence Awards, honoring the best in student journalism. The awards offer categories for print, radio, television and online collegiate journalism. Entries are first judged on the regional level. First place regional winners advance to the national competition and are recognized at SPJ spring conferences. National winners will be showcased on spj.org.
The contest is open to anyone enrolled in a college or university in the U.S. studying for an academic degree in 2012. International SPJ student members may also enter. Students who have had full-time, professional journalism experience, outside of internships, are not eligible. Entries must have been published or broadcast during the 2012 calendar year.
Applications due Jan. 24.
AP-Google Scholarship – Feb. 8
The AP-Google Journalism and Technology Scholarship Program fosters new journalism skills in undergraduate and graduate students developing projects at the intersection of journalism and technology.
The program is targeted to individual students creating innovative projects that further the ideals of digital journalism. A key goal is to promote geographic, gender and ethnic diversity, with an emphasis on rural and urban areas.
Have you created original journalistic content with computer science elements? Are you thinking up new ways to tell a story with technology? Are you a "techie" who knows how to construct a journalistic story through multimedia? We're looking for students pursuing studies at the crossroads of journalism, computer sciences and new media. If you're on the cutting edge of digital media beyond the classroom, this scholarship is for you!
Students from diverse backgrounds, as well as those attending rural-area institutions, are strongly encouraged to apply. A selected number of scholarships will be based on financial need.
AWARD – Six students will receive scholarship awards of $20,000 each for the 2013-14 academic year. Half of the award will be granted in the first semester. The remainder will be awarded in the second semester upon proof of project proposal update and maintenance of a 3.0 GPA. Awards will be made payable to the post-secondary institution.
Scholarship winners also will receive a one-year ONA membership and recognition at ONA's annual conference.
DEADLINE – The deadline for the 2013-14 academic year is Feb. 8, 2013. Apply here.
CONTACT – For more information about the AP-Google Journalism and Technology, contact Scholarship Manager Irving Washington.
Knight International Journalism Award – Feb. 22 deadline
Every year, we honor outstanding colleagues with the Knight International Journalism Award. We're seeking candidates who, despite difficult circumstances, produce pioneering news reports or innovations that make a significant impact on the lives of people in their countries. Nominees can be reporters, editors, technologists, media managers, citizen journalists or bloggers. Please send in your nominations by Friday, February 22.
The award reflects the mission of ICFJ's Knight International Journalism Fellowships, supported by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. The Fellowships are designed to advance media innovation worldwide.
Winners will be honored at ICFJ's Awards Dinner in Washington, D.C., on November 7, 2013. For more information, please contact Michael Zanchelli at email@example.com or 1.202.349.7610. We truly appreciate your recommendations.
Nomination form here.
Data Journalism Awards 2013 – April 5
The Data Journalism Awards are given for outstanding work in the field of data journalism in any media worldwide. They reward outstanding examples of data driven investigations, data driven applications and storytelling with data visualization, which cover matters relevant to society and aim to have results or an impact at a societal level.
Media companies, non-profit organizations and freelancers or individuals are all eligible for the Data Journalism Awards.
Works produced by individuals or teams of staffers from media companies and non-profit organizations, as well as freelancers or individuals are all eligible for entry.
Works that are the result of a collaboration between organizations may also be submitted.
Those works produced by staffers or freelancers collaborating with government agencies, business or trade organizations with a stake (financial or of other nature) in the issue at hand are not eligible. Works that include significant input from the members of the jury will not be accepted for entry into the competition.
The DJA administrators have the final authority to determine whether an entry is eligible or not. Applications must be submitted before April 5.
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JPMorgan Asset Management and Invesco Asset Management say China's cooling property market is an opportunity to boost dollar bond holdings as the government's targeted stimulus benefits the largest developers.
Property prices in Hong Kong may fall as much as 20 percent in the next 12 months as the city's new leader sets out to increase housing supply after taking over in July, according to Deutsche Bank AG.
Measures introduced by Shanghai's government to rein in the property market are "more significant than expected", Deutsche Bank AG analysts led by Tony Tsang wrote in a report dated yesterday.
Hong Kong officials, who have struggled in vain for three years to slow the growth in home prices, are about to get their wish as the city's biggest banks raise mortgage rates.
Li Ka-shing, Asia's richest man, backed recent measures by the Hong Kong government to curb an "unhealthy" surge in property prices that's turned the city into the world's most expensive housing market.
China may strengthen existing measures targeting the nation's real estate market and speculation that the government will relax such policies has "vanished," according to Deutsche Bank AG.
China may relax its property curbs to encourage end users to buy homes as the government seeks to support economic growth, according to Deutsche Bank AG.
Chinese developers plunged in Hong Kong trading after Reuters said the nation's banking regulator told trust companies to report dealings with Greentown China Holdings Ltd., sparking concerns of a funding squeeze.
The following companies may have unusual price changes in China trading. Stock symbols are in parentheses, and share prices are as of the last close.
Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd., Hong Kong's biggest developer by market value, plans to sell 3,500 homes this year in the city, seeking to benefit from a rebound in transactions over the past month.
"With the new government measures, the potential further rises in mortgage rates, and the expected increases in new supply in the medium term, we expect property prices to show larger corrections."
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Interactive map: 2014 measles cases in Canada
Marlene Leung, CTVNews.ca
The confirmation of a case of measles in southwestern Ontario over the weekend is the latest in a string of outbreaks across Western Canada, the Prairies and Ontario.
The latest case was confirmed shortly after the Public Health Agency of Canada issued a warning that there have been a higher-than-usual number of measles cases in Canada since the start of 2014.
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Homemade Body Scrub
October 23, 2012 - Author: Amy - 19 CommentsI don't know about you guys, but my skin gets terribly dry around this time of year. I can slather on lotion all the live long day, and still feel icky. I looked up a few home remedies and got several variations of the same idea, so I went with what I had in my pantry.
Raw oatmeal, brown sugar, olive oil, vanilla.
Mix equal parts except for the vanilla, which I only added for the olfactory value.
Scrub a dub dub, rinse and repeat.
(D – sorry I made your breakfast into a body scrub.)
How I felt before awesome home remedy:
And how I felt after awesome home remedy:
It worked! It felt great, it exfoliated, moisturized, made me smell edible, and I still felt the effects this morning.
Try it, I say! Or do you have a better recipe you'd like to share with the class?
(PS – I totally just spelled "better" like "bedder". My words come out phonetically way more often than is probably normal.)
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Cree's new highly rated Connected LED prompted us to take stock of the smart bulbs we've reviewed to date. Click through to see all of the app-enabled, color-changing, hub-integrated goodness.
With tried and true hardware inside the bulb, strong performance on the Wink platform and the promise of additional hub options in the near future, this $15 smart bulb is a smart bet for connected lighting.
RAVPower's aptly named Savior packs 9,000mAh into a compact frame, but that's not the best part. Plus: two bonus deals!
With automatic dimming, built-in motion detection, and a tunable color temperature, this connected bulb looks like a smart partner for the learning thermostat.
We spent our Friday tuning into the premiere of the new 12 Monkeys TV show to experience its unique lighting track tuned to work with Philips' color-changing Hue LED smart lights. Here's what we saw.
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Bulls coach on Derrick Rose: 'He's still not anywhere close to playing'
BY JOE COWLEY Sun-Times Media December 31, 2012 12:01AM
Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose works out before an NBA basketball game between the Bulls and the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012, in Chicago. Rose is recovering from torn ligaments in his left knee. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
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At least Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau finally is using "practice" and "Derrick Rose" in the same sentence.
Even though Rose has been working with the team at the Berto Center for almost two weeks, Thibodeau had shied away from saying he was an active participant.
He offered up a bit more detail Sunday but still wasn't optimistic about an imminent return.
"He's right where he's always been," Thibodeau said. "Each week he'll do a little bit more. He's doing more basketball stuff, but he's still not anywhere close to playing. He's got a long way to go for that.
"He's doing all the non-contact stuff in practice. None of the contact stuff, but he's doing well overall."
Rose obviously is doing enough to get his teammates excited.
Last week, rookie point guard Marquis Teague said he was taking notes on how Rose runs the pick-and-roll as well as the way he works his way into the lane for that patented teardrop floater.
Shooting guard Richard Hamilton was the latest to talk about Rose and what he has been showcasing on the court.
"Well, it's too early," Hamilton said when asked if there were flashes of greatness. "Derrick is an unbelievable talent. To see him do stuff as a guy coming back from that injury is incredible. He's able to move up and down the floor, things like that, but no contact. Our job is to just hold the fort down, and hopefully he'll get healthy soon."
Hamilton thinks, if not for injuries last season, the Bulls would've been battling the Miami Heat for the Eastern Conference title.
"That's what I say if our team is all healthy," Hamilton said. "It's been that way the last two years. To win a championship, you have to be skillful, you have to be playing great basketball at the right time and you've got to be healthy and lucky. There's a lot that goes into it.
"For us, it's just been our health, last year and this year. We've got to find a way to try to stay healthy."
It starts with Rose being able to return, but he's not alone in that department.
Hamilton (torn plantar fascia in left foot) played his first game in almost a month Saturday. He played 15 minutes, went 4-for-9 from the field for nine points and had no setbacks.
"I told Coach not to worry about the endurance part," Hamilton said. "I've been able to control that and do all the right things my whole career, always staying in shape. I still feel that I'm the most conditioned athlete in the NBA at my age. It's just one of those things I pride myself on, always taking care of my body."
Hamilton went through the full Sunday practice and had normal next-day soreness.
Point guard Kirk Hinrich, however, was absent from the off-day workout. Thibodeau said he was nicked up, but a player said the left knee Hinrich injured several weeks ago was still a problem.
"With some rest, maybe [Hinrich will] be fine [Monday]," Thibodeau said.


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fantastic tree!
Ah, ton arbre preferé!
really nice !
love it!
(1) Go to the 'Where is this' google map at the bottom right. (2) Drag and drop the little yellow guy at the centre of the blue circle. (3) turn your 'head' and here's the tree ! : )
This photo was shot on film. Taken by stouf with a Horizon Perfekt loaded with slide film film in Québec City, Canada. These tags describe this photo: expired chemistries, tree, and homemade process. This photo can also be found in the albums Horizon Perfekt.Where is this?
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Sudoku Watch: Solve the Puzzle to Tell the Time
I love math – I mean, I had to, given I went through at least two math subjects every semester when I was still in college. That said, I enjoy solving the occasional Sudoku puzzle or two when I have the time to spare. It takes me a while to work each puzzle out. So the thought of solving a puzzle when I want to check what time of day it is isn't very appealing.
That's what I initially thought of Tokyoflash Design Studio's Sudoku Puzzle Watch Concept, but you don't actually have to solve the entire puzzle from scratch with the watch – just a small portion of it.
The design itself is easy to understand enough: the face of the watch is actually a digital display showing a Sudoku puzzle grid. At least two grids from each column will have two blank spaces each. Just fill each grid up with the missing digit from 1 to 9, and you've got your answer. Once you figure it out, read the figures from left to right to figure out what time it is.
The Sudoku Watch Concept seems pretty complicated at first glance, but it's a whole lot simpler than you think – especially if you're used to solving Sudoku puzzles. And if it gets made, I'd definitely want to get my hands on one.
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This seems like a fun gimmick. But when I'm 15 minutes late for work, and I have a client meeting first thing. I need to know what time it is NOW, not in 5 minutes.
Nice gadget, poor concept application. And with the modern day cell phone craze… who wears wrist watches anymore?
Very stylish, great concept but .. will it display the digit zero as in 10h20:30? Zero is not used when completing a Sudoku puzzle.


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It's Official!
The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a branch of the American Library Association (ALA), has announced the 2013 Youth Media Award winners. The highlights are listed below. See the full list here. How many made the Hoover Public Library's best of lists?
Caldecott Medal
This Is Not My Hat by Jon Klassen
Caldecott Honors
Creepy Carrots! by Aaron Reynolds, illustrated by Peter Brown
Extra Yarn by Mac Barnett, ilustrated by Jon Klassen
Green by Laura Vaccaro Seeger
One Cool Friend by Toni Buzzeo, illustrated by David Small
Sleep Like a Tiger by Pamela Zagarenski
Newbery Medal
The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate
Newbery Honors
Splendors and Glooms by Laura Amy Schlitz
Bomb: The Race to Build -- and Steal -- the World's Most Dangerous Weapon by Steve Sheinkin
Three Times Lucky by Sheila Turnage
Printz Award
In Darkness by Nick Lake
Printz Honors
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz
Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein
Dodger by Terry Pratchett
The White Bicycle by Beverley Brenna
Geisel Award
Up, Tall and High! by Ethan Long
Sibert Medal
Bomb: The Race to Build -- and Steal -- the World's Most Dangerous Weapon by Steve Sheinkin
Coretta Scott King Author Award
Hand in Hand: Ten Black Men Who Changed America by Andrea Davis Pinkney
Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award
I, Too, Am America by Langston Hughes, illustrated by Bryan Collier


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Henderson has good problem at first
Despite getting swept for the second consecutive weekend, the Saluki baseball team has the first baseman position solidified on its depth chart.
The team's top two batting averages belong to seniors Ryan Casillas and Cody Daily; both play first base. ... Continue Reading →
Lineup could take the biggest hit
The Saluki baseball depth chart may see some adjustments after starting hitters struggled in the past week.
Even though freshman middle infielder Connor Kopach has the lowest batting average on the team at .161, he should start at least one or two of ... Continue Reading →
Baseball team races against daylight
The two teams combined for 16 pitchers and left 29 runners on base Wednesday night.
SIU (13-10) traveled to Murray State University (10-12) for a weeknight matchup. The game was originally scheduled for Tuesday, but weather postponed it to Wednesday. ... Continue Reading →
SIU baseball holds UT Martin to two hits
cody dailyThe Salukis battled the University of Tennessee-Martin in a game that featured nine total pitchers and 17 walks combined.
SIU beat the Skyhawks 6-2 to extend their winning streak to four games.
SIU took an early 2-0 lead in the first inning ... Continue Reading →
Hilltoppers top Salukis twice in three games
After winning the season opener Saturday, the Saluki baseball team lost the next two games of its three-game series during the weekend.
SIU (1-2) traveled to Western Kentucky University (2-1) for a three-game series that was scheduled to start Friday ... Continue Reading →
Salukis travel south for first eight games
Cold weather has denied the Saluki baseball team as much practice time on the new field as they would like, however, the season must start as scheduled.
The Salukis have their first games of the season this weekend at Western Kentucky University.
Coach ... Continue Reading →
First baseman rounds out recruiting class
When SIU recruit Zach Stoner was drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the 12th round of the Major League Baseball draft June 5, it left the Salukis with a hole in its roster.
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Jeremy Jongepier wrote:> On 10/25/2011 10:44 AM, Renato wrote:
Hi, your scripts have some nice tips for performance :)
> echo -n "0000:00:13.0" > /sys/bus/pci/drivers/ohci_hcd/unbind
so what does this exactly do? how do I figure out a similar command for
my system? but now that I think of it by usb controller with lowest IRQ
shares it with the video card, so I guess I can't do anything in this
you should consider putting those scripts on some wiki! they're cool
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Vehicles, guns, tools, electronics and more will be sold to the highest bidder Saturday as Taney County hosts its annual auction of surplus and confiscated items.
Conducting the auction is Rick Findley, the Taney County Auditor and owner of Mountain Country Auctions…
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The popular Lego Movie from last year is now a game for iOS that lets you play as many of the characters from the movie as you try to save the world.
Apple adds new drummers, plug-ins and editing tools to its professional music-creation tool.
This fun game for iOS shines a spotlight on silhouettes in a refreshingly original way.
The hottest game in both the Android and iOS app stores brings back memories of Trivial Pursuit, but watch out for in-app purchases.
The latest version of Windows 10 adds new apps and new insights into MIcrosoft's future plans.
With Windows 10 Microsoft will unveil a new Web browser currently known as Project Spartan.
The official game for the cult comedy hit manages to bring back some great memories, but the gameplay is simply not up to snuff.
What it does, it does well. But there are some holes that keep it from being an integral tool.
This automation app for iOS lets you combine functions from separate apps to make doing things more efficient.
Salient Eye is a super-responsive app that converts Android devices into watchful security cameras, complete with an optional siren and text and email alerts.


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Ulduar drakes not being removed (yet)
What I always found interesting about the wording on Blizzard's policy is that they don't "currently" have any plans to remove the drakes at all, but they're keeping an eye on things. It makes me wonder if there's an ideal percentage of guilds or players they'd like to achieve the drakes each patch, and that numbers were short in Naxx and still short in Ulduar. The Naxx-era Glory of the Raider (heroic) was certainly uncommon and, for a competent guild, hinged almost entirely on their ability to get past the RNG-riddled and sometimes-buggy Immortal, then said to be the rarest raiding achievement in the game. For Ulduar, my guess is that achievements like Firefighter are probably the biggest stumbling block, although fortunately the achievements required for the meta are more dependent on skill and less dependent on RNG than Immortal. We'll keep an eye out for you, but for the moment, raiders, keep plugging away at those drakes.
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VMAC wins Manufacturer of the Year award
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VMAC took home the Manufacturer of the Year award at the Business Examiner's 2010 Vancouver Island Business Excellence Awards at the Victoria Conference Center on April 1, 2010.
VMAC makes 100 percent of its products on site in Vancouver Island, supporting the local economy and landing the company the award.
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Tours of Yap
- cultural tour of one of the most in-tact island cultures left
- stone money banks
- men's houses
- moving cultural dances
- land & wreck tour
- Beach Excursions
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The Manta Ray Bay Hotel's Concierge staff also offer a complete range of land tours specifically designed to showcase the unique island culture of Yap. Everything from the famous stone money and stone money banks, to traditional thatched roof men's houses, centuries old stone paths which are still used to connect the various villages, to the flora and fauna are available on a daily basis for our guests.
We offer a series of 4 hour (½ day) island tours with tour guide, driver, air-conditioned transportation and soft drinks. These tours are custom designed for each guest in that our staff will meet with you before departure from the hotel and discuss various options. Some of these options include merely site seeing around the island concentrating on flora and fauna or beaches or jungle to WWII tours concentrating on remnants of the war to cultural tours concentrating on the stone money, stone paths and men's houses. Of course a combination of the three tours is also available.
We also offer a series of 8 hour (full day) tours as above except that the full day tours also include lunch.
On Saturdays from 4:30 PM until about 7:30 PM we also offer a very special Village Cultural Tour where we will take our guests via air-conditioned bus or van to the village of Kaday. There you will be met by a village elder who will lead you on a walk through the village via a well maintained stone path. During the walk, you will learn about Kaday, about the daily lives and activities of the village including farming, gardening, local medicine and construction techniques for their buildings. Upon reaching the end of the stone path (about a 30 minute leisurely walk) you will come to a magnificent example of a men's house complete with a stone money bank and will be met by the rest of the village population, all wearing traditional dress. A series of local dances will be performed by the village and you will have an opportunity to ask questions, take all the photographs you desire and sample some of the local food. You will even have the chance to try bettlenut!
Island & Cultural Tour Rates
Island & Cultural Rates | Details | Price (US$) |
Full Day Land Tour | 8 hours. Includes lunch. (2 person min) | 78.00 |
1/2 Day Land Tour | 4 hours. (2 person min) | 45.00 |
Village Cultural Tour | 4 hours. (8 person min) | 75.00 |
Day at the Beach | Includes Lunch | 49.00 |
Includes tour guide, driver, air-conditioned transportation and soft drinks.


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The A.V. Club's Undercover video series, which matches up bands with unlikely covers, has really hit on something great with its latest installment: Reunited emo pioneers the Promise Ring enlisting an extra drummer and doing Adele's inescapable Brit-soul radio nugget "Rumour Has It" as a shouty, drunken punk rock singalong, one significantly tougher and louder than most actual Promise Ring songs. Watch it below.
The Promise Ring play their last show of 2012 at Austin's Fun Fun Fun Fest in November, and Stereogum will so totally be there.
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The Eiffel Tower, an instantly recognisable and iconic symbol of Paris. Most of us already know the history of this magnificent structure, so here it is from my point of view! From down on the ground and to up high in the tower, I'll tell you how we skipped the line and I'll share some of my favourite lomographs from the trip that happened by mistake! -
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Do you know that feeling when you visit a new country and you want to try and experience, see and shoot as many pictures as possible so you get to know it more? I think that for us Lomographers, it is sometimes necessary to know some tips for great lomo-locations -- personally, I believe one of them is Prague. -
★ A Walk Through the City in Redscale Tones
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In the Lomography City Guide Vienna, we encourage Lomography enthusiasts to pop by our headquarters if they happen to be in the city. We were ecstatic when the person who showed up yesterday was Palme D'Or winning director Apichatpong Weerasethakul! Find out more about what he got up to with the Lomography Staff below. -
A Walk in Haw Par Villa
Interested in shooting figurines? There's a place where you'd get to do this in Singapore. There are lots of interesting figurines to look at and shoot. It is Haw Par Villa (Chinese: 虎豹別墅), it's a Chinese mythological theme park in Singapore located along Pasir Panjang Road. It was built in the early 1970s by two brothers namely Aw Boon Haw and Aw Boon Par and its original name was Tiger Balm Garden. It was brought over by the Singapore Tourism Board in 1988. -
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Universal Studios Singapore is Fun!
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A 'Farm'-ing Trip Down South
A journey full of bliss and peace within the greens of a farm. Truly an experience hanging out with sheep and experiencing farm life in Johor. I was literally in the UK but figuratively in Scotland when I visited the UK Farm. Located locally in Kluang, Johor, this place is heaven for those who wish to escape the hectic urban lifestyle. -
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Our very own Lomography Representative from Austin will be visiting San Francisco. To welcome this Texan to the West, we're organizing a walk through one of the city's most vibrant neighborhoods for Mr. Lomo-Camkage's favorite subject: multiple exposures. Bring your own roll of film to swap to really make this a truly thrilling adventure! -
First Visit to the Musée du Louvre
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Journey to the Basilica of Sacré Coeur
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India is one of the places one has to go to if you're a photographer. But how to handle yourself in a country which is totally foreign? Well here is a small crash course on how to handle India. -
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Luxembourg Garden and Palace (Paris, 6th arrondissement, France)
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Senghor's Birth Place in Joal, Sénégal
Joal is the place where was born the first president of independent Sénégal, Léopold Sédar Senghor. He is also the country's most famous and respected poet. Joal is a little city situated on the Petite Cote, 115 km south from Dakar, in Sénégal.


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Request for Proposals
Engineering Design Services Term Contracts
Port/Harbor/Marine Projects
City of Homer, Alaska
Proposals to provide professional engineering services for port, harbor and marine projects will be received at the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, City of Homer, 491 East Pioneer Avenue, Homer, Alaska, until 4:30 p.m. Friday, May 11, 2012. Proposers are required to be on the City's RFP plan holder's list for their proposal to be considered. To get on the list and to access the RFP contact: City Clerk, 491 E. Pioneer Avenue, Homer, Alaska 99603, (907) 235-3130.
Please direct all technical questions regarding this project to: Carey Meyer, City of Homer, Public Works Department, 3575 Heath Street, Homer, Alaska 99603, (907) 235-3170.
The City of Homer reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals, to waive irregularities or informalities in the proposals, and to award contracts to the most qualified proposer.
DATED this 13th day of April, 2012.
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One of the most reviled whistleblowers of modern history is chatting with Bil Maher Friday night on HBO.
Julian Assange joins the chat salon "Real Time with Bill Maher" continues its 11th season Friday, Feb. 8 (10:00-11:00 p.m. live ET/tape-delayed PT), exclusively on HBO, with an instant replay at 11:00 p.m.
Maher's pragmatic perspective on contemporary issues and comedic senses add an engaging atmosphere where celebrities and pundits alike can dissect the current news and trends.The show includes an opening monologue, roundtable discussions with panelists, and interviewswith in-studio and satellite guests.
This Friday, WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is the top-of-show interview guest. Editor Tina Brown is the mid-show interview guest. The roundtable guests are journalist Josh Barro, anchor Martin Bashir and theoretical physicist Lawrence Krauss.
Maher has been favorite of subscribers since his first special on the network in 1989, starring in nine solo specials, including the hour-long presentations Bill Maher But Im Not Wrong, The Decider and Im Swiss (both nominated for an Emmy® in the Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Special category), Victory Begins at Home, Be More Cynical, The Golden Goose Special and Stuff That Struck Me Funny, and two half-hour stand-up specials, plus the specials 30 Seconds Over Washington and Comic Relief VI.
He was the creator and host of Politically Incorrect, which was produced by HBO Downtown Productions and debuted on Comedy Central in 1993. The series moved to ABC in 1997 and ran through 2002.
Other HBO playdates: Feb. 10 (1:30 p.m., 2:10 a.m.), 11 (8:00 p.m.) and 13 (11:00p.m.)
HBO2 playdates: Feb. 8 (2:35 a.m.), 9 (9:30 a.m., 12:15 a.m.), 10 (7:00 p.m.) and 12 (10:00 p.m.)
Facebook page: facebook.com/Maher. Twitter: @Realtimers.