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Debugging ASP.NET AJAX Applications with the Trace Console AjaxControlToolkit Control
I was browsing through the YUI developer site and came across another component that I thought would make a nice addition to my ever growing toolbox. It's their Logger Control. The YUI guys have created a floating debug console window that displays messages as they are written to the YUI log object. You can check it out for yourself on their demo page. Besides just displaying the messages, the Logger Control also supports a few of the other standard log browsing features, including
- Viewing messages by severity (info, warning, or error)
- Viewing messages by source (global or LogReader in their sample)
- Pausing and clearing the trace
- Collapsing the trace console window
- Repositioning the trace console window by 'drag and drop'
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I think this Logger Control could be quite useful. ASP.NET AJAX has a similar concept, however the feature set isn't quite as rich (compare the YUI demo with the ASP.NET AJAX demo and I think you will see what I mean). To assist in debugging ASP.NET AJAX applications, Microsoft created the Sys.Debug helper class. It is made up of the following methods
When you log messages using Sys.Debug.trace and Sys.Debug.traceDump, a message is written to the host environment's debug console (if one is attached - see JavaScript code below).
Additionally, if you have a TEXTAREA element to the page with an ID of 'TraceConsole', the trace message will be appended here as well. While appending the logging information to a TEXTAREA is helpful, I thought the YUI console is much nicer to work with. And I think something like this would really be useful while developing AjaxControlToolkit extender controls, or even just in cases where the page contains a piece of non-trivial JavaScript.
So I created a scaled down version of YUI's Log Control and rolled it into a AjaxControlToolkit server control. For v1 of this control, I added support the following features:
- Pausing and clearing the trace
- Repositioning the trace console window by 'drag and drop'
- Pinning and unpinning the console to the upper right hand of the window. As you scroll, the window stays put.
- Collapsing and expanding the window
Depending upon how useful I find this control will determine if I come back through and add additional enhancements. Anyway, below are a couple of screen shots of the control and below that is a quick run through of the implementation details. As always you are free to download the code and view the interactive to demo to see if it is something you find useful.
The TraceConsole Control
Besides taking care of identifying the script's and stylesheet, I also am having the control render the HTML structure that defines the console. I accomplished this by overriding the RenderContents method and adding code to build out my HTML structure.
Client Side Behavior
The JavaScript portion of of my control is a bit more interesting. The initialize function is setups the client side functionality by
- Adding a TEXTAREA element to the page (if it doesn't already exist) and then hiding it by setting it's display attribute to none
- Setting up the handlers for both the 'Pin' and 'Collapse' click events
- Setting up the handlers for both the 'Pause' and 'Clear' click event's as well as creating a callback function that polls the TEXTAREA to see if new contents were added (TEXTAREA elements don't support the change events)
The guts of the client side behavior is contained in the 'Pause' button's event handler. I added comments to the logic so you should be able to follow along.
The only other interesting part of this control is that I was able to reuse the client side behaviors for the AlwaysVisible and DragPanel controls. The click event handler for the Pin button dynamically creates a new instance of the AlwaysVisibleControl and let's it take care of the logic that keeps the control positioned on the upper right hand corner of the page. Likewise, when the control is unpinned, an instance of the FloatingBehavior is dynamically created and attached to the console's header so the control can be repositioned using drag and drop.
Adding the Control to Your Page
To use this control, I have just added the following markup to my page.
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I lost the instructions for an octoberfest extract kit. My question it came with Liberty 1oz and Czech Saaz 1oz which goes in for and hour and how long for the aroma?
Why not check with the kit manufacturer? -Steve
Some sites post the directions online with the kit. Good luck. Mike
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Barnett, N.D.R. and Mulvey, Robert and CLEGG, W and ONEIL, P A (1993) Butyllithium cubane tetramers linked by Li-TMEDA-Li bridges in an infinite, zig-zag chain arrangement: first crystallographic study of a simple butyl compound of an early main group element. Journal of the American Chemical Society, 115 (4). pp. 1573-1574. ISSN 0002-7863
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Herein we report the structure of the crystalline alkyllithium complex [((BU~L~)~.TMEDA(B],u] nLi,n -butyllithium; TMEDA, N,N,NW'-tetramethylethylenediamine)w hich, to the best of our knowledge, is the first crystal structure of a simple butyl derivative of a group 1 (Li, Na, etc.) or a group 2 (Be, Mg, etc.) metal (Le. of formula "BunMn or *Bun2Mn).
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If you live in a region where the summers are hot and dry, such as inland Australia, a portable evaporative cooler can be a cheap and effective way to keep you cool over those long sunny days. However, if you live in a humid area, they won't be the most effective option. You may want to consider a portable air conditioner instead, or perhaps a ceiling fan to circulate the air. Evaporative coolers work by drawing hot, dry air across a wetting medium, typically made from a shredded wood composite or foam which is saturated with water from the unit's inbuilt water tank. The water evaporates, absorbing heat from the air, and the cooler but moister air is blown into the room. They're simple to operate; you just fill the water tank (and ice tray, if there is one) and turn it on. Because evaporative coolers need a constant source of hot dry air to work effectively, you need to leave a door or window open and position the unit near it. The open door or window also helps keep down the overall humidity in the room — the more humid the room, the less effective the cooler. Evaporative coolers work best in low-humidity areas (around 30% humidity or less), but they also work fairly well in moderate humidity (around 40–50%). In more humid climates, standard refrigerative air conditioners are more effective as they dehumidify the air, though they're also more expensive and bigger consumers of electricity. We bought all readily available portable evaporative coolers on the market — four Convair and three IXL models — and put them to the test. Our results show there can be big differences in performance; the recommended models are much better coolers than some of the others.
Please note: this information was current as of September 2008 but is still a useful guide to today's market.
(A) Discontinued; replaced by model 42058. (B) Exclusive to Betta Electrical; being discontinued but still available in some stores.
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The following models scored the best results in our test.
Full results for all models are shown in the table below.
* Measured at high fan speed. ** A timer that can switch the unit off after a set period. (A) Discontinued; replaced by model 42058. (B) Exclusive to Betta Electrical; being discontinued but still available in some stores. (C) Three fan speeds plus a 'sleep' mode, which cycles the fan through five seconds each on high, medium and low speeds then stops for four seconds before repeating. (D) A range of one-hour intervals from one to eight hours. (E) Four settings: one, two, four or eight hours. (F) A range of 30-minute intervals from 30 minutes to 7.5 hours. (G) Excluding handle. Price Recommended retail, as of September 2008.
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Ease of use consists of:
We put the coolers through a range of performance tests, based on the Australian Standard for evaporative coolers, AS2913-2000.
We also scored them for ease of use, based on:
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NEW YORK ( TheStreet) -- SunTrust (STI - Get Report) on Friday reported a "messy" third quarter, as expected, from previously announced mortgage-related items.
The Atlanta lender reported third-quarter net income available to common shareholders of $179 million, or 33 cents a share, compared to $365 million, or 68 cents a share, in the second quarter, and $1.066 billion, or $1.98 cents a share, in the third quarter of 2012, when the company reported a pre-tax gain of $1.9 billion from the sale of its long-term investment in The Coca-Cola Company (KO).
The third-quarter results were lowered by 33 cents a share, from the following items that were announced on Oct. 10:
- A settlement of mortgage repurchase claims with Freddie Mac (FNCC), resulting in a cash payment by SunTrust of $40 million
- A mortgage putback settlement with Fannie Mae (FNMA) for $373 million, which after adjusting for $145 million in credits to SunTrust for prior loan repurchases resulted in a cash payment by the bank of $228 million
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Looking for a career in the fashion industry? If you're 16-18, then here's the perfect opportunity to gain invaluable experience and take your creativity to the next level.
DV8, GRM and Playdot Apparel have hooked up to offer you the chance to win a work placement at one of the hottest fashion brands in the UK – Playdot Apparel. Just ask Dappy & Jessie J!!
This is a unique chance to learn from the best and find out what it takes to launch your own successful brand!!
Over the next 2 weeks you will be able to submit your ideas/clothing samples for PlayDot apparel to review and choose the best student to join them for a placement for a week!!
This will involve:
- Designing your own garments alongside PlayDot's creative director with the potential of your designs being sold through their online shop.
- A step-by-step guide on how to structure and release your own collection
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Okay, busted. I love a good 15 minute DIY. The kind of project that you can do while watching TV. It just makes me feel good. Sure, now and then, I'll take on one of those full Saturday crazy crafts. But, most days, I like the simplicity and ease of taking a few fun colors and whipping something up. That's why I love this project. Its easy to do and makes me feel happy. Hope it does the same for you. Tell me how it goes!


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Lately, I have been seeing a lot of tours on campus. I feel pretty pathetic since that was me just a few years ago, but I still aww every time I see perspective students. I can only hope that they consider Butler as their next home!
I toured Butler only one time. I live so close to Butler that the high school I went to would play basketball games at Hinkle, and also I went to a lot of Butler basketball games with my friend Nicole, so I did not really feel like I needed to tour as much as others. The first time and last time I toured Butler I went with my best friend Nicole! We were juniors and everyone else in our group were seniors. It was pretty cool to see where I could possibly be in a few years. There are a couple tips that I have for those of you who plan to tour Butler!
1. Come when students are in session!
Try and come when school is still in session at Butler. Try avoiding breaks, such as Fall Break, Thanksgiving Break, or Christmas Break, which by the way our Thanksgiving Break is a week long and Christmas Break is a month long! Coming to campus when classes are in session is such a good time because you really get to see what campus is like. You will see people playing frisbee, students walking to classes, or just random fun that happens on campus all the time!
2. Do not come with a friend!
For me coming with my best friend Nicole was awesome because we both had an interest in coming to Butler. I do know other people that went on campus tours with their friends and it was not as great of an experience. Sometimes people let others influence them more than expected , so I would say to come to Butler with an open mind and maybe do not bring your closest friend.
3. Sit in on a class or come on one of the days towards your specific major!
Sitting on a class is great because most college classes are not like high school at all. There is a lot more discussion involved and a deeper level of thinking that goes on. Many professors that I have do not talk much, but instead want to hear what you have to say. Also, there are specific days towards certain majors that allow new students to come see what it may be like!
I did not follow any of these tips when I was looking at schools. I only toured Butler once during the summer, and I definitely did not sit in on classes or anything like that. One could say that I went into Butler blind, but in my opinion I picked the best school for me. I love Butler, and so I hope that when people are touring they feel the same way!
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Welcome to WiFi Security | |||
Welcome to WiFi Security. If you would like to know more about the importance of wireless security and how to secure your wireless
network you're in the right place. Please use the following guide and the links on the left of the page to find what you're looking for. If this is your first time
here I recommend starting at the "Statistics" page and working your way down through "Information", "Guides" and so on. |
More content added | March 3rd, 2011 | ||
I know it's been a while but I've finally gotten around to adding some more content. Check out the information page... at the bottom I've added some real-life examples of what I've been talking about. Otherwise innocent people getting burned for not having their wireless networks secured. That is the very reason why this site exists and why you should be reading it. In some cases the people even knew how to secure their network but chose not to because they didn't think anyone would even try. I'm also going to be adding some links to the 'links' page very soon so keep an eye out for some new material there. I'm also looking to get in touch with people that have wireless routers not listed on this page. I'm interested in expanding my guides section but I don't own any other routers to get the images from so I need your help! Also I always welcome emails leting me know what you think of this site.. good, bad, indifferent I want to hear about it. Thanks for visiting! |
More updates done... more on the way | July 20, 2010 | ||
I've changed the name of the "How To" section to "Guides"... just decided I like the name better. Also I've changed some of the titles and wording so the site is less obvious that this was originally a class project for me. I would just like to re-iterate that even though this site was born out of necessity (for college) I am committed to this site's cause and I want to help YOU. I like a lot of different things but there's nothing I like more than helping people. I'm not making any money off of this website, it is here just for you. That being said, help me make it even more for you. Tell me what I'm doing well, what could be better, and spread the word about the website so that I can help your friends and family. Own a website? Feel free to link to my website. Own a blog? Write about me. Want to help? Send me an email. I'd love to hear from you. Most importantly, thank you for visiting! Enjoy the site. |
One part done... | July 19, 2010 | ||
OK... I've delivered the first of my promises. You can now go under the "Guides" section and learn how to configure your computer to use a secure wireless network. That whole section is completed. As promised in the previous update I will be bringing you more new content as soon as possible. |
Finally... Changes! | July 14, 2010 | ||
I've been pretty busy since my last update. I've graduated from college, searched endlessly for jobs, repaired many computers for friends, and even put a new clutch in my car. Unfortunately I still don't have a job in my field (Computer Security) but I haven't given up hope. Anyhow, the changes I've made are to the "Guides" section. I've added a section to help you decide where to put your router and how to physically set it up. Also another section was added to the "Guides" page to help all of you configure your computers to use your new secure networks. The last part isn't complete yet but keep coming back, it should be there in the next few days. Also to come: I'm going to re-purpose the site a little bit. It's no longer going to be so obvious that this was my senior project because I'd like to make it less of a school project and more of a me project. Also new router configuration tutorials as I can make them. The information for other brands is a little harder to find than the ones that are already there and I hate to post a poorly completed tutorial. If you own a router that isn't listed and would like to help me obtain the pictures necessary for a tutorial please, please, please shoot me an email and I'll definently make it worth your while. |
Live in 5...4... | April 11, 2010 | ||
After much hard work, several server failures, and a database that just wouldn't cooperate, the first version of the website is finally complete! It's more important now than ever that you browse the site, look for errors and report any you find to me. I need your help and only you can help me so please open the lines of communication. Any suggestions/corrections you have are very much appreciated and please enjoy the website and the knowledge it has to offer. |
2010 Senior Project beta | February 9, 2010 | ||
Greetings, This is the start of my senior project as a May 2010 graduate of Pennsylvania College of Technology. By the time May rolls around this website will have a lot of data about wireless networks and how to secure them. This page is intended to help members of the public secure their networks from attack. |
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The analog foundry business is not just a fad. Many logic foundries are seriously trying to move into this space. However, their transformation requires a change from being contract manufacturers that provide capacity and compete on the cost side to becoming a true provider of feature-rich process technologies with modular front and back ends and comprehensive process characterization. Also, they must offer a complete analog design ecosystem including libraries, analog IP and lots of design support – complicated by the absence of standards. Such capabilities would enable customers to reuse their analog IP across different applications and various technology platforms. This article explores barriers to such a transformation near-term.
The XB06 Series is X-FAB's 0.6 Micron BiCMOS Technology. Main target applications are RF circuits and high precision analog applications mixed with digital parts for Telecommunication, Consumer, Automotive and Industrial products. The digital part is fully compatible with X-CMOS 0.6 process family.
The work presented here shows a series of engineering runs to improve the AC HCI lifetime for a 0.60μm NMOS. The conventional method of increasing NLDD energy and reducing NLDD dose did not achieve significant improvement. The study concludes that tilting the NLDD implant, coupled with prolonging the NLDD anneal and increasing the Poly CD can improve the lifetime significantly. A short HCI test was performed to compare the response of different splits.
Wafer Level Reliability Gate Oxide Integrity tests such as voltage-ramped and constant current stress have been conducted on area plate-type, poly edge and STI edge intensive test structures. The WLR tests are required for qualifying the process of integrating 3.3 nm and 12.5 nm dual gate oxide operated under the bias of 1.8V and 5V respectively on a single chip.
The XC10 Series is X-FAB's One-Micron Modular Mixed Signal Technology. Main target applications are standard cell, semi-custom and full custom designs for Automotive, Consumer, Industrial and Telecommunication products. The process enables mixed-signal systems on one chip by its nonvolatile memory and sensor integration capabilities.
Based on a state of the art very cost effective single poly single metal 1.0-micron minimum feature size N-well process for mixed-signal and high voltage applications, various process modules are available for high performance analog and high voltage circuits. Using the non-volatile memory modules integration of EEPROM, OTP or NV latches is possible.
Technology variants for integrated MEMS are available.
In this work an attempt is made to extract Dual Pearson moments from 1-D Monte Carlo simulated profiles, and these moments are used for 2-D simulations. This approach gives same accurate implant profile as Monte Carlo, but simulation time is significantly reduced.
The XC06 Series completes X-FAB's 0.6 Micron Modular Mixed Signal Technology with embedded Non Volatile Memory and High Voltage options. EEPROM blocks up to 32 kbit as well as Flash memories up to 512 kbit can be integrated in standard cell, semi-custom and full custom designs for Industrial, Automotive and Telecommunication products.
MOS as well as Bipolar Transistors are available with Breakdown Voltages up to 100V. The 5 V CMOS core is compatible in Design Rules and Transistor Performance with state of the art 0.6 μm CMOS Processes.
For analog applications several capacitor and resistor devices are realized, using the Double-Poly-Non-Volatile-Memory architecture.
A new smart power SOC IC process including up to 50V HV-MOS transistors, SONOS principle based non-volatile memory components and analog devices using an advanced 0.18μm platform is presented. Process architecture and device portfolio are focused on automotive applications e.g. sensor signal conditioning and integrated output drivers. HV-MOS and SONOS integration as well as device properties are discussed with regard to reliability aspects. Additionally key features of NPN bipolar transistors and depletion NMOST are given.
High voltage mos transistors usually have a drift zone in the drain region. The conductivity of this drift zone is strongly dependent on the flowing current and gate voltage. Thus it has generally to be modelled with a variable resistance representing the effects on the current. The goal of this work is to show a phenomenological macro model including AC modelling. The model is restricted to a lumped element sub-circuit, which can be processed by a standard spice simulator.
An original work in developing technology that allows the integration of multiple vertical power devices within Power ICs has been presented in this manuscript. The developed technology uses a combination of top and back trenches as well as wafer sawing to achieve complete dielectric isolation between the silicon islands. Each silicon island is capable of holding either single vertical power device or CMOS circuitry. The test structures have been manufactured, wafer diced and individual chips packaged and tested initially for mechanical and thermal stability.


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BATON ROUGE, La (NBC33) - A 911 call came through on the night of March 8 that led detectives to make four arrests on robbery charges.
East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office Armed Robbery Detectives received a "burglary in progress call while patrolling the Glen Oaks neighborhood.
The victim was startled by a loud noise and grabbed a baseball bat for protection. She saw three males walking through her house; she recognized one of them as her next door neighbor.
The victim fled into a different part of her house after one of the suspects grabbed the bat out of her hand and attempted to hit the victim. She then called the police.
The robbers took a 19-inch flat screen television, a 50-inch flat screen television, and an XBOX 360 before fleeing the scene of the crime.
Officers arrested three juveniles and one adult after formulating leads.
The juveniles were sent to the Juvenile Detention Center. All three were charged with Aggravated Burglary, Simple Criminal Damage to Property, and Felony Theft.
Latosha Wells, 30, drove the car that was used to store the stolen items. She was charged with Illegal Possession of Stolen Things, Burglary of An Inhabited Dwelling, and Simple Criminal Damage to Property.
Deputies recovered both televisions, but not the XBOX 360.


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Released on 25 June 2013
Government reforms to the welfare system are failing in their aim to reduce rents and could even be driving price hikes, according to a report by London Councils.
Tracking Welfare Reform: The Impact of Housing Benefit Reform in London analyses the impact of changes to Local Housing Allowance (LHA), the main housing benefit. It finds that:
To address these problems, the report calls for: the welfare system to reflect London's higher costs of living; a London exemption from below inflation rise in Local Housing Allowance; and for a full assessment of the financial burdens on local authorities arising from welfare reform.
Mayor Jules Pipe, Chair of London Councils, said: "Councils want to support families, but the double whammy of the scale of welfare changes alongside cuts to council budgets makes this a massive challenge."
"The report shows that to avoid creating a chaotic system where the only beneficiaries are landlords and lettings agents, the government must ensure its reforms reflect London's housing crisis."
The report is the latest update on welfare reform by London Councils, the cross-party umbrella group for the capital's local authorities, which is monitoring the impact of welfare reforms on the capital. The trends outlined in the report indicate that rents are continuing to rise in London for all private renters, despite – and possibly because of - the reforms.
If these trends continue, there is likely to be a considerable impact on the character of some inner London boroughs. In outer London boroughs, because 90 per cent of new claims are from working families with children, the shortage of school places in those boroughs could be exacerbated as more people move to less expensive areas.
Mayor Jules Pipe added: "Whatever the government's intentions, we're now starting to see real evidence that its reforms are having perverse side-effects. This is a wake-up call for the government to tailor its plans to London and so avoid hitting families, renters and taxpayers."
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9 Year Old That Wants Too Much
I have a 9 year old that says we don't give her everything. Since the age of 6 she has had her own cell phone, has been in kick-ball for the past 4 years, and is currently in private piano lessons. My husband is a bit more strict with her than I am and he usually says no to most of her requests. I strongly believe that she has a lot more than what a 9 year old should have, or than what I had at her age. She does not see that unlike some of her cousins/friends she has her own room, nice furniture, allowance, and much more. She has been asking us to get her a horse but does not understand that it is impossible to have a pet like that in a back yard. I feel that she should get everything that we can provide without having to ask for it cause she is very helpful around the house, has very good grades, and above all has received commencement in every section of her first TAKS test. Unlike me my husband feels that I should stop spoiling her and make her request things so that she can learn to appreciate what she currently has that others can't afford. Please advise on what to do to make her understand.
So What Happened?™
Thanks a lot for your advice. I live right across the border from Mexico and my best friend was telling me about an area (trash dump) where people actually live in. I have been considering taking her there so that she can donate some clothes, shoes, and toys. I guess I just need a push myself to get around and do it, it will definately go on my to-do list for this summer.
Thanks again and I will let you know how everything goes.
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K.B. answers from Austin on May 23, 2008
I agree wholeheartedly with the idea of having her give up some of her prized posessions to those less fortunate. I need to work with my own children in this area again. My first thought though, was to take her to Mexico. We drove through an area where people were living in cardboard boxes. My oldest was 6 at the time, but still remembers. I was impressed by how much his little six year old heart was moved, and what a great impression it made on his mind.
Good luck!
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M.S. answers from Houston on May 23, 2008
I only have a baby so I am not quite there yet. But I do have my experience with spoiled friends. Being spoiled is not something you outgrow, and it is not cute as an adult. (come meet my 31 yr old friend, her mother still buys her designer things and she expects a lot from people)
M.G. answers from Austin on May 23, 2008
I agree, but more so why don't you start doing community work so she can see how muh she has and how little others have, but how happy one can be with so little. Family time together, doing crazy fun stuff, inexpensive stuff is great.
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M.B. answers from Houston on May 22, 2008
This thing I decided to send you got all messed up when I pasted it...sorry! My 10 year old daughter has this framed in her room. We talk about these things alot. You might want to read them yourself, and think about what you are teaching your daughter by giving her everything she wants....Good luck to you! :)
Life is not fair - get used to it.
The world won't care about your self-esteem. The world
will expect you to accomplish something BEFORE you feel
good about yourself.
You will NOT make 40 thousand dollars a year right out
of high school. You won't be a vice president with
car phone, until you earn both.
If you think your teacher is tough, wait till you get a
boss. He doesn't have tenure.
Flipping burgers is not beneath your dignity. Your
grandparents had a different word for burger flipping
called it Opportunity.
If you mess up,it's not your parents' fault, so don't
whine about your mistakes, learn from them.
Before you were born, your parents weren't as boring as
they are now. They got that way from paying your bills,
cleaning your clothes and listening to you talk about
how cool you are. So before you save the rain forest
from the parasites of your parent's generation, try
delousing the closet in your own room.
Your school may have done away with winners and losers,
but life has not. In some schools they have abolished
failing grades and they'll give you as many times as
you want to get the right answer. This doesn't bear the
slightest resemblance to ANYTHING in real life.
Life is not divided into semesters. You don't get
summers off and very few employers are interested in
helping you find yourself. Do that on your own time.
Television is NOT real life. In real life people
actually have to leave the coffee shop and go to jobs.
Be nice to nerds. Chances are you'll end up working for
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T.C. answers from Austin on May 23, 2008
Well I'm afraid you're a lot nicer than me. I'd say "Ok - if you don't appreciate what you DO have and obviously feel we're not giving you anything - I think it's time you actually experienced what that's like". And then for a year get her NOTHING. What's the point of giving, giving, giving if she's never satisfied with it anyway? Helping around the house is simply a part of being a family - not something that should be rewarded (do YOU get rewarded for doing the laundry 5 times a week?). I think the problem is we give our kids too much and they grow up with a feeling of entitlement and then can't cope in the real world. Ask employers and they'll tell you - there's a huge epidemic of kids going out into the work place with wildly unrealistic expectations and at the age of 25 or so they're having to find out the hard way. Do you really want your child to find out at the age of 25? I'd start knocking it on the head now.
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F.G. answers from San Antonio on May 23, 2008
I would say take it all away and make her earn it back then she will see just how much she has.
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S.L. answers from San Antonio on May 23, 2008
I have a son that was the same way. For years my husband and I would bump heads over not giving in to every request, and I didn't understand it. He was/is a good boy, has great grades, is polite to adults, takes care of his stuff so what is the problem. We the problem by age 10 I could clearly see was that he didn't understand the word no. He had no concept of waiting, or not getting something. It because a symbol of love and acceptance instead of something he asked for. It took me an addition 9 long years to fix what I by myself had created. He is still a wonderful young man, making good grades in college, polite to adults and takes care of not only his things but family matters. He has become more of a member of our family and looks out for everyone instead of just himself. But I had to see some tears to get to that point. You will have to sit with her at every corner and explain that not getting a toy/gift doesn't mean that you aren't proud of her, or that you don't love her very much. It just means that as her mommy you don't feel it is something she needs. And if you see that she wants to earn it, make sure she REALLY earns it. I sometimes would round the corners on what needed to happen to get things, because it became as hard for me to wait to get it for him as it did him to wait to get it. But your biggest fear wont happen. She will love you even if you say no. And she will be an even better girl for it. She will learn more from not getting it, maybe have trade offs. Seeing as how you have other children, why don't you say no we cant buy a pony but how about we have a family day out. And everyone as a family enjoy each other. The memories and relationships we form will last longer then her want for a pony.
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K.K. answers from Houston on May 22, 2008
I think it is OK to give her things but she does not need to think she is entitled to every single things she wants. She also needs to learn the value of giving rather than just receiving. If you think she is becoming too materialistic, I would have her volunteer or help out at a church or maybe she could help out if there is some program for horses that work with special needs kids? Let her see there are kids who don't have everything and that she should appreciate the things she has. I see too many kids and parents who put value on THINGS over VALUES - being kind to others, being responsible, etc.. It is what we GIVE that is important, not what we RECEIVE.
Good luck - it is tough being a parent.
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A.M. answers from Austin on May 23, 2008
Teach your child that her value/identity is not based on things and instead based on the strength of her character, her intelligence, being a decent and kind person.
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J.S. answers from Houston on May 23, 2008
I recognize your issue and here is what I did. I woke up one day realizing that the most important thing I can give my daughter is my time and love, not "things" I also realized that by not showing her the value of things and how to take care of them she treated everything like it was owed to her. I changed this at exactly the same age as your daughter and she is turning 12 now and is a completely different person. She's giving, thoughtful appreciative and accepts rules and disciplice with accountability. I provide a good structure with clear expectations and reward accordingly. She has flourished since I changed how I was parenting. I also take opportunities to show her how fortunate she is to have a loving, clean, safe home. I dont talk about it, I show her.
Hope that helps and good luck!
I am a full time Sr. Manager, mother of 3, wife to a wonderful husband!
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C.R. answers from San Antonio on May 23, 2008
Dear I.,
Where do I even begin? First of all your husband is correct.
Sorry to be so blunt but it's the truth. Where on God's green
earth is it written that we have to give our children every-thing they want? Making good grades & cleaning her room are things she should be doing anyway. These are things that will
benefit her - she just doesn't realize it yet, but she will someday. A cell phone at 6! Hello! The problem with kids these days is that they have too much & always expect more.
Your daughter is playing you as a fool and has been winning.
When my oldest daughter (now 25) wanted a pair of $108.00 pair
of tennis shoes I laughed. I told her I would buy her what she needed & if she wanted something that expensive she would have to buy herself. When they have to use their own money they take a lot better care of it. I suggest you start standing your ground & teach your daughter to appreciate what she has now. Otherwise she'll never have anything to look forward to. Dr. Dobson has a few really good books on this subject (tough love) that may be very helpful to you. Just so
you know - love is the greatest gift your child really needs.
Good luck.
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Tree or other plant trained to grow flat against a support (such as a trellis or wall). The term is also used for the support itself, as well as for the method or technique. The technique was developed in Europe to encourage fruit-tree production in an incompatible climate; it originally used a wall to provide heat as well as support. Decorative or space-saving espaliers use metal, wire, or wooden frames to create ornamental shapes for shrubbery or to train trees on trellises, walls, or fences. Evergreens such as loquat, fire thorn, sweet bay magnolia, and upright yew, as well as dwarf apple and pear trees, make excellent espaliers.
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Espalier is the horticultural technique of training trees through pruning and grafting in order to create formal "two-dimensional" or single plane patterns by the branches of the tree. The technique was popular in the Middle Ages in Europe to produce fruit inside the walls of a typical castle courtyard without interfering with the open space, and to decorate solid walls by such trees planted near them. Evidence exists suggesting that the technique dates back much further, perhaps even to ancient Egypt. The word espalier initially referred to the actual trellis on which the plant was trained to grow, but over time has come to be used to describe the technique.
An espalier collects almost as much sunlight as a regular tree, yet has far less mass. This makes them ideal not only for decorative purposes, but also for gardens in which space is limited. They may also be planted next to a wall, which can reflect more sunlight and retain heat overnight, or be planted so that they are facing south (or north, if planting south of the equator) and absorb maximum sunlight. These two facts allow an espalier to succeed in cooler climates, where a non-espaliered tree of the same variety would fail. They also mature fruit more quickly. Certain types of trees adapt better to this technique than others, although any fruit tree will theoretically work. The branches of the plant must be long and flexible. Examples of trees that take well to espalier are figs, apples and pears. Peaches, plums, apricots and cherries can also be grown flat against a wall, but are generally happier in less structured forms than those used for apples and pears.


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Lyon close in as PSG suffer Sochaux setback
Paris Saint-Germain FC's Ligue 1 lead has been cut to three points after the capital side slumped to a 3-2 loss at FC Sochaux-Montbéliard and second-placed Olympique Lyonnais returned to winning ways by dispatching FC Girondins de Bordeaux 4-0.
Unbeaten since 1 December, PSG went ahead when Alex headed in a Javier Pastore corner on 29 minutes. Relegation-threatened Sochaux responded through Sebastien Roudet, however, and Giovanni Sio then fired them ahead after the break from the edge of the area. A Jérôme Roussillon own goal brought the visitors level, but Sochaux enjoyed the final word as Cédric Bakambu found the net from close range with six minutes remaining.
That came after Lyon ended a run of two consecutive league defeats in style. Midfielder Clément Grenier struck a quarter of an hour in and Gueïda Fofana doubled Lyon's lead 20 minutes into the second half. Rémi Garde's charges, who lost 2-1 against Tottenham Hotspur FC in the UEFA Europa League round of 32 first leg on Thursday, went further ahead when Grenier scored from the spot, before Alexandre Lacazette swept in from outside the penalty area.
AS Saint-Étienne missed the chance to go fourth, after they were pegged back by Stade de Reims. Gaëtan Courtet grabbed the equaliser with 14 minutes left after Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang had put Les Verts ahead before the break.
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Effects of Carbon Dioxide Enrichment and Nitrogen Addition on Inorganic Carbon Leaching in Subtropical Model Forest Ecosystems
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- Zhihong Xu,
- Deqiang Zhang,
- Guoyi Zhou,
- Qi Deng,
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Soil mineral weathering may serve as a sink for atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2). Increased weathering of soil minerals induced by elevated CO2 concentration has been reported previously in temperate areas. However, this has not been well documented for the tropics and subtropics. We used model forest ecosystems in open-top chambers to study the effects of CO2 enrichment alone and together with nitrogen (N) addition on inorganic carbon (C) losses in the leachates. Three years of exposure to an atmospheric CO2 concentration of 700 ppm resulted in increased annual inorganic C export through leaching below the 70 cm soil profile. Compared to the control without any CO2 and N treatments, net biocarbonate C (HCO3 −-C) loss increased by 42%, 74%, and 81% in the high CO2 concentration treatment in 2006, 2007, and 2008, respectively. Increased inorganic C export following the exposure to the elevated CO2 was related to both increased inorganic C concentrations in the leaching water and the greater amount of leaching water. Net annual inorganic C (HCO3 −-C and carbonate C: CO3 2−-C) loss via the leaching water in the high CO2 concentration chambers reached 48.0, 49.5, and 114.0 kg ha−1 y−1 in 2006, 2007, and 2008, respectively, compared with 33.8, 28.4, and 62.8 kg ha−1 y−1 in the control chambers in the corresponding years. The N addition showed a negative effect on the mineral weathering. The decreased inorganic C concentration in the leaching water and the decreased leaching water amount induced by the high N treatment were the results of the adverse effect. Our results suggest that tropical forest soil systems may be able to compensate for a small part of the atmospheric CO2 increase through the accelerated processing of CO2 into HCO3 −-C during soil mineral weathering, which might be transported in part into ground water or oceans on geological timescales.
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Dr. King is Associate Professor of Neurosurgery, Director of Neurosurgical Outcomes Research, and Chief of Neurosurgery at the VA Connecticut Healthcare System. During his neurosurgery residency at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. King earned a Masters in Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics. Dr. King is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery, and has a general neurosurgical practice at the VA with a focus on spine disease.
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Dr. King was awarded a Lusted Prize at the 1993 Society for Medical Decision Making annual meeting, Blue and Red ribbon poster prizes at the Congress of Neurological Surgeons 2001 annual meeting, and the 2003 Sonntag Award by the American Association of Neurological Surgeons/ Congress of Neurosurgeons Joint Section on Disorders of the Spine and Peripheral Nerves. Dr. King has authored or coauthored 45 peer-reviewed publications, 5 book chapters, and 64 published abstracts.
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Thalamotomy for Parkinson's disease
Surgery Overview
Thalamotomy is the precise destruction of a tiny area of the brain called the thalamus that controls some involuntary movements. Before surgery, detailed brain scans using a CT scan or MRI are done to identify the precise location for treatment.
The person is awake during the surgery, but the scalp area where instruments are inserted is numbed with a local anesthetic. The surgeon inserts a hollow probe through a small hole drilled in the skull to the target location. An extremely cold substance, liquid nitrogen, is circulated inside the probe. The cold probe destroys the targeted brain tissue. The probe is then removed, and the wound is closed.
Surgery on one side of the brain affects the opposite side of the body. If you have tremor in your right hand, for instance, the left side of your brain will be treated. The procedure can be repeated on the other side of the brain if needed, but it greatly increases the risk of speech and cognitive problems after surgery.
What To Expect After Surgery
The surgery usually requires a 2-day hospital stay. Most people recover completely within about 6 weeks.
Why It Is Done
Thalamotomy is rarely done today. It may be used to treat severe tremor on one side of the body (most often in an arm or leg) that does not respond to medications. It does not help with slow movement (bradykinesia), speech problems, or walking difficulties.
Thalamotomy usually is reserved for people younger than 65 who have normal intellectual function and normal recent memory.
People who should not have this procedure are those who have:
- Problems swallowing.
- Unpredictable shifts in voluntary motion of their arms, legs, and torso that affect their walk and posture.
- Psychological abnormalities.
- Untreated high blood pressure.
How Well It Works
Thalamotomy can be effective in reducing some symptoms of Parkinson's disease.
- It appears to be most effective when movement problems affect the arms and legs. Relief is more frequent in the arms than in the legs.
- People with tremor on only one side of the body may have immediate, complete relief of tremor in the arms and legs, although this improvement may be lost over time.
- Occasionally there may be relief on the same side as the surgery, although this is not to be expected.
- Symptoms of poor balance, monotone voice, blank facial expression, and shuffling gait generally do not improve with this surgery.
Thalamotomy offers the most benefit to a person who is still relatively functional, especially if he or she is still able to work. Improvement after the surgery is more likely to continue if the operation is done relatively early in the course of the disease.
This type of brain surgery is less risky today than it was in the past because technology allows the surgeon to identify with great precision the area of the brain that will be treated. Serious, permanent complications are uncommon.
Complications of thalamotomy can include:
- Weakness, loss of sensation, or loss of voluntary movement (paralysis).
- Temporary confusion.
- Stroke caused by bleeding in the brain, which sometimes can lead to death.
- Temporary balance problems.
- Numbness around the mouth (leading to drooling) and in the hands.
- Infection.
- Seizures.
- Temporary balance problems.
- Uncontrollable, tiny running steps when walking (festinating gait).
- Loss of muscle tone.
- Impaired speech. This is much more likely when surgery is done on both sides of the brain.
- Problems with thought and memory (cognitive impairment).
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Thalamotomy is rarely used. The effectiveness, lower risk, and nondestructive nature of deep brain stimulation have made it the preferred surgical method for treating Parkinson's disease. Even for cases in which deep brain stimulation is not an option, thalamotomy is used less often than pallidotomy because pallidotomy can improve a broader range of symptoms. Thalamotomy can greatly reduce tremor, but it does not have a strong effect on other symptoms of the disease or on involuntary movements (dyskinesias) caused by long-term levodopa therapy.
Thalamotomy may be considered as an addition to levodopa therapy, not as a replacement for it. It does not cure Parkinson's disease and does not eliminate the need for medication. After surgery, treatment with levodopa will be continued and the dose adjusted as needed.
Thalamotomy usually is not done on both sides of the brain because it greatly increases the risk of speech and cognitive problems after surgery.
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