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Street and Highway Work Zone Safety Alert for Public Works Employers and Employees in Massachusetts
Fatalities in Work Zones in Massachusetts
Eight workers died between 2000 - 2008 while working in or around street and highway work zones in Massachusetts. Other workers have been seriously injured. Many of those injured or killed have been public sector workers.
- A town worker backfilling a street excavation used to repair a gas pipe died when struck by a car.
- A police officer performing a highway construction traffic detail died when crushed beneath a backing dump truck loaded with asphalt.
- A construction laborer working to repair a street manhole died when crushed between a backhoe and a dump truck.
- A police officer performing a roadway construction traffic detail died when struck by a car that intruded into the roadway work zone.
- Another police officer performing a roadway construction traffic detail died when crushed beneath a backing dump truck loaded with asphalt. (very similar to the other incident)
Fatalities and injuries CAN be prevented if proper work zone setup procedures are followed, proper safety equipment is used, and workers and employers are adequately trained.
What are the hazards?
Workers in street and highway work zones are exposed to risk of injury from the movement of construction vehicles and equipment within the work zones, as well as from passing motor vehicle traffic. Data from the Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) indicate that of the 841 work-related fatalities in the U.S. highway construction industry between 1992 and 1998, 465 (55%) were vehicle- or equipment-related incidents that occurred in a work zone. According to the Federal Highway Administration, work zone fatalities have increased approximately 50% since 1998.
While this bulletin primarily focuses on "struck-by" hazards, there are many other hazards/concerns in work zones including, but not limited to open trenches, falls, working near electrical lines, noise, and temperature extremes.
How are workers exposed or put at risk?
Highway workers routinely work in proximity to construction vehicles and motor vehicle traffic. Flaggers, police officers, and other workers on foot are exposed to the risk of being struck by traffic vehicles or construction equipment if they are not visible to motorists or equipment operators. Workers who operate construction vehicles or equipment risk injury due to overturn, collision, or being caught in running equipment. Highway workers, regardless of their assigned task, work in conditions of low lighting, low visibility, and inclement weather, and may work in congested areas with exposure to high traffic volume and speeds.
Who monitors the health and safety for public employees in Massachusetts?
While private sector employees are covered by Federal OSHA, public sector employees in Massachusetts are not. The Massachusetts Department of Labor Standards (DLS), in accordance with Chapter 149 section 6, is charged with inspecting public sector workplaces in Massachusetts and determining what procedures and practices are required to protect workers. As a matter of policy, DLS references OSHA Standards as well as other consensus standards in determining whether proper procedures are being followed to protect workers. Since there are no specific OSHA standards for work zone safety, DLS recommends that all public sector agencies follow Federal Highway Administrations Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) as well as the ANSI Standard on High Visibility Clothing (ANSI/ISEA 107-2004) There are some requirements that may be applicable to work zones in the OSHA Construction Standards under 29 CFR 1926, Subpart O as well. Information on obtaining these standards is given at the end of this document.
What can I do to protect myself and my workers in work zones?
The Federal Highway Administration has developed and maintained the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), which provides for uniform design and setup of highway work zones. The primary focus of Part 6 of the MUTCD is the interaction between the road user and the work zone. The MUTCD contains exhaustive specifications for signage, pavement and curb markings, traffic signals, and marking of school zones, bicycle facilities, and highway-rail crossings. It also prescribes temporary traffic control measures for numerous scenarios involving lane closures, lane shifts, detours, shoulder work, median crossovers, mobile operations, and blasting. The MUTCD addresses topics such as training, personal protective equipment, speed reduction, barriers, and lighting, as they apply to highway construction.
OSHA construction industry regulations (29 CFR 1926, Subpart O) address operation of vehicles and equipment within an off-highway job site not open to public traffic. Subpart O is not exhaustive in its coverage of machinery types or safety equipment, nor does it address work practices, traffic control plans, or shift work. Flagging and signaling practices are discussed in general terms in Subpart G, which covers signs, signals, and barricades. Subpart G defers to the MUTCD on matters relating to hand signals, barricades, and traffic control devices.
Key measures required to protect workers in work zones include:
- Proper layout of work zones
- Proper use of temporary traffic control devices, such as signage and cones
- Motorist information and speed enforcement
- Flagger/ police training for those responsible for safe movement of traffic through work zones
- Use of high visibility clothing in accordance with ANSI Standard (ANSI/ISEA 107-2004)
- Illumination of work zones
- Development and implementation of Internal Traffic Control Plans to coordinate flow of construction vehicles, equipment and workers on foot within the work zone
- Separation of workers on foot from heavy equipment to extent possible
- Proper equipment maintenance and operation
- Providing training
- Insuring accountability
Useful Links to Get More Information
Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices developed by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration. The MUTCD defines the standards used by road managers nationwide to install and maintain traffic control devices on all streets and highways.
Work Zone Mobility and Safety Program- Work Zone Best Practices Guidebook
The American Road and Transportation Builders Association joined forces with the Federal Highway Administration to improve safety in highway work zones by creating this clearinghouse. Includes information in Spanish.
Work Zone Mobility and Safety Program- Work Zone Best Practices Guidebook by U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration: this and other information available for download at:
Highway Construction Work Zones and Traffic Control Hazards is an on-line tutorial developed by Wayne State University, College of Engineering through a Susan Harwood Grant given by Federal OSHA. This link can be accessed at:
Building Safer Highway Work Zones:Measures to Prevent Worker Injuries from Vehicles and Equipment Available from NIOSH by calling 1-800-35-NIOSH (publication number 2001-128) or download at
Massachusetts Police Officers Killed in Highway and Street Work Zones report describes fatalities in workzones and measures needed to prevent future incidents.
American National Standard for High-Visibility Safety Apparel and Headwear ANSI/ISEA 107-2004.Available for purchase through the following:
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). General information on worker health and safety including OSHA standards.
Materials Available in Print or CD
Preventing Deaths and Injuries to Public Workers while Working around Mobile Equipment: The New York guide provides safety training to employers who work around mobile equipment. | CD | Hard Copy |
Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices MUTCD or Download from http://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov/ | CD | No Hard Copy |
Federal Highway Administration PowerPoint Presentation on MUTCD | CD | No Hard Copy |
Massachusetts Police Officers Killed in Highway and Street Work Zones report describes fatalities in workzones and measures needed to prevent future incidents, or download from http://www.mass.gov/Eeohhs2/docs/dph/occupational_health/workzone.pdf | No CD | Hard Copy |


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Name: Cherish S. Status: student Age: 18 Location: N/A Country: N/A Date: 9/6/2004
Can some one please explain to me the relationship between Mass and Volume.Thank you and I really appreciate the help from every one!
Mass is a measure of the quantity of matter present in an object. Volume is a measure of how much space it occupies.
Mass can be measured on an instrument called a "balance" -- that is, the object whose mass is sought is placed on one side of a see-saw like device and smaller reference masses (objects) are placed on the other side until the balance swings freely at equilibrium.
The volume of an object can sometimes be determined by measurement if its various dimensions followed by a calculation of its volume based on a suitable formula. For example, a box has a volume that is the product of its length, width, and height, V = L x W x H.
It would be incorrect to assume that any small object is of low mass -- and just as incorrect to assume that any object of large volume is of necessity an object of high mass.
Density, d, is a comparison of an object's mass, m, to its volume ,V, Thus, d = m / V It is in this relationship that mass and volume work together to give on a sense of "how big" something actually is.
As you can see by examining the little formula, objects of high density will have a lot of mass occupying a relatively small volume. As mentioned above, it is incorrect to assume that an object of large volume is necessarily an object of large mass. Put another way, just because an object takes up a lot of space doesn't mean it will have a great mass. And vice versa: An object of small volume can have relatively great mass.
Consider a Ping-Pong ball and a golf ball. Both are of approximately the same volume. However, the golf ball has the greater mass and therefore the greater density.
Consider the box mentioned above: When empty, the box has a small mass compared to its mass when the box is filled with sand -- even though the volume is unchanged.
In simplest terms: Mass is a measure of the quantity of matter present in an object. Volume is a measure of how much space it occupies. As you can see, these terms do not mean the same thing.
ProfHoff 911
In common use the term "mass" is equivalent to "weight". That is not strictly true, but it will serve for the distinction you are asking. So some object has a mass of so many (grams, pounds, and so on). The term "volume" refers to the amount of space an object occupies. Volume is expressed in (cm^3, liters, quarts, gallons, etc. A dense object weighs a lot for a given volume -- steel or lead for example. A gas on the other hand is not dense. For hydrogen at 0C and 1 atm pressure it takes only 2 grams to occupy 22.4 liters which equals 0.79 ft^3. This volume is just a bit less than a cube 1x1x1 feet.
Vince Calder
Hello Cherish,
The way I think about this is to say that these two things are not related at all. Mass and volume are two properties of objects and they are independent of each other, that is, an objects mass can be high while its volume is low or the mass can be low and its volume high. These two things are a measure of different properties of an object. The volume of an object is how much space it occupies. The mass of an object is a measure of how much gravity it has (in common language, how much it weighs in a particular gravity field).
The two values can be related through another measure called density, which relates how much mass an object has if it has a specified volume.
Greg (Roberto Gregorius)
Volume is the amount of space occupied by a three-dimensional solid body, Volume is measured in terms of cubic units such as cubic centimeters and cubic meters in the metric system or cubic inches and cubic feet in the English system. Volume may also be expressed in liters and gallons used for measuring volumes of liquids.
Mass on the other hand, is the amount of matter that a body contains, and a measure of the inertial property of that body, that is, of its resistance to change of motion.
I hope that this helps.
Bob Trach
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Recent articles in the Forward have raised the issue of Orthodox Judaism's so-called repression of sexuality. Although I thought the articles were not particularly respectful of Orthodoxy's moral codes, they do indeed raise a point. Arguably bad mannered, they are undoubtedly on to something.
This past summer, an article in The New York Times, presumably overlooked by many Orthodox Jews, examined the propriety of allowing teenage children to be sexually active at home. The author, who admits to being childless, suggests that the ideal attitude of parents be a "well-mixed cocktail of caution and tolerance."
Continuing the conversation, the online magazine Slate lent support for a suggestive approach by reporting how Dutch parents enjoy more open dialogue with their children about sex than American parents do, all while "demonstrating acceptance and respect for their kids' relationships." Such parental candor is proposed as grounds for the low rates of teenage pregnancy in the Netherlands.
The discussion is not irrelevant to Orthodox Jews. While they will probably not consider in-house licentiousness — and I am not suggesting they should — having more open dialogue with children about their personal lives may help to promote more fruitful relationships. When it comes to sex, acceptance and respect are said to correlate with safer, healthier lifestyles.
Showing young people that we trust them to act responsibly seems to increase the likelihood of their responsible behavior. Allowing sex at home need not be a green light for promiscuity but can be a red light for undeclared, unpredictable, unsafe activity. Permission sometimes helps to prevent.
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Justice League, Amazing Spider-Man 2, Iron Man 3: October 19th Comic Reel
"Justice League" gets a 2015 release date! Mary Jane gets a small role in "Amazing Spider-Man 2!" The official "Iron Man 3" synopsis revealed! Plus, "Deadpool" news and more!
Iron Man 3, Arrow, Kick-Ass 2: October 17th Comic Reel
New "Iron Man 3" promotional artwork surfaces. A new villain revealed in "Arrow!" The full synopsis of "Kick-Ass 2" hits the web! Plus, "The Walking Dead" cast mourns the first casualty of the season and more!
Firefly Animated, Ant-Man, The Walking Dead: October 16th Comic Reel
Will "Firefly" get the animated series treatment? Edgar Wright's "Ant-Man" get a release date! Who will survive season three of "The Walking Dead?" Plus, "Iron Man 3," "Kick-Ass 2" and more!
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, The Walking Dead, X-Men: October 10th Comic Reel
The first trailer for "Batman: The Dark Knight Returns Part 2" hits the web! Norman Reedus discusses Daryl Dixon in "The Walking Dead!" Mark Millar discusses his role as creative consultant for Fox! Plus, "Happy" and more!
Arrow, The Walking Dead, Justice League: October 9th Comic Reel
Marc Guggenheim, Andrew Kreisberg, Stephen Amell & Geoff Johns talk "Arrow!" Danai Gurira on Michonne for "The Walking Dead" season three! Will Armie Hammer take on Batman for "Justice League?" Plus, "Skyfall" & more!
Skyfall, Guardians of the Galaxy, The Walking Dead: October 5th Comic Reel
James Bond day brings new "Skyfall" clips! Michael Rooker continues his Rocket Raccoon campaign for "Guardians of the Galaxy!" Robert Kirkman on "The Walking Dead!" Plus, three frames of "Star Trek Into Darkness" & more!
Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Lone Ranger, Arrow: October 3rd Comic Reel
Marvel considers more actresses for Cap's love interest in "Captain America: The Winter Soldier!" "The Lone Ranger" gets a trailer! A first look at the "Arrow" version of Deadshot! Plus, "The Hobbit" and more!
Arrow, Guardians of the Galaxy, Thief of Thieves: October 1st Comic Reel
Marc Guggenheim and Andrew Kreisberg talk "Arrow!" James Gunn doesn't want Taserface for "Guardians of the Galaxy!" Robert Kirkman updates fans on "Thief of Thieves!" Plus, "Oldboy" and more!
The Walking Dead, Fantastic Four, Arrow: September 28th Comic Reel
David Morrissey discusses Woodbury in "The Walking Dead!" Mark Millar hired as consultant for "Fantastic Four!" A first look at Kelly Hu as China White in "Arrow!" Plus, "Ant-Man" and more!
Marvel Phase Two, Batman: The Dark Knight Returns Part One, Skyfall: September 24th Comic Reel
Kevin Feige teases possible Hulk plans post-Phase Two! Bruce Timm talks "Batman: The Dark Knight Returns Part One!" Benedict Cumberbatch set to be a Bond villain post-"Skyfall!" Plus, "Kick-Ass 2" & more!
The Walking Dead, Iron Man 3, Man of Steel: September 20th Comic Reel
"The Walking Dead" webisodes to resume October 1! Iron Patriot features in new "Iron Man 3" promotional image! Amy Adams talks "Man of Steel!" Plus, "Kick-Ass 2" and more!
Thor: The Dark World, Man of Steel, The Walking Dead: September 7th Comic Reel
Will Doctor Strange appear in "Thor: The Dark World?" Michael Shannon praises Henry Cavill's performance in "Man of Steel!" "The Walking Dead" cast reacts to season two criticism! Plus, "Justice League" rumors and more!
The Walking Dead, Kick-Ass 2, The Avengers 2: August 10th Comic Reel
"The Walking Dead" season two deleted scene surfaces! Christopher Mintz-Plasse talks "Kick-Ass 2!" Does "The Avengers 2" already have a release date? Plus, plans for a new "Bill & Ted" movie and more!
Thor: The Dark World, X-Men: Days of the Future Past, The Wolverine: August 2nd Comic Reel
Christopher Eccleston joins "Thor: The Dark World" cast! Bryan Singer confirms "X-Men: Days of the Future Past!" Hugh Jackman gets shirtless on "The Wolverine" set! Plus, "Ghostbusters 3" and more!
James Bond Is Down But Not Out in Explosive New "Skyfall" Trailer
Days after we saw him jump from a helicopter with Queen Elizabeth II during the Olympics Opening Ceremony, James Bond is back in the full-length trailer for "Skyfall," providing a look at the super-secretive spy thriller.
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Arrow, Amazing Spider-Man 2: July 31st Comic Reel
A new trailer for "Batman: The Dark Knight Returns" hits! "Arrow" casts its Deadshot! Will Marc Webb return for "The Amazing Spider-Man 2?" Plus, "The Hobbit," "Ant Man" and more!
Arrow, The Wolverine, Powers: July 30th Comic Reel
Deadshot clashes with Oliver Queen on "Arrow!" Behind-the-scenes pictures from "The Wolverine" surface. FX continues development on a new "Powers" pilot. Plus, a "Runaways" update and more!
Dark Knight Rises, Man of Steel, Hulk: July 20th Comic Reel
12 die and 50 wounded during a midnight "Dark Knight Rises" screening in Colorado, two new "Man of Steel" trailers leak and Guillermo Del Toro teases the "Hulk" TV series. Plus, "Stretch Armstrong" and more.
Amazing Spider-Man, Dark Knight Rises, Iron Man 3: July 2nd Comic Reel
The final "The Amazing Spider-Man" coverage before the US premiere! New viral materials for "The Dark Knight Rises" surface! Does Cobie Smulders cameo in "Iron Man 3?" Plus, "Total Recall" and more!
Amazing Spider-Man, Wonder Woman, Robocop: June 7th Comic Reel
New "Amazing Spider-Man" clips hit the web! "Wonder Woman" finds a new screenwriter! Samuel L. Jackson joins the cast of "Robocop!" Plus, "Skyfall" and more!
Skyfall, Sin City: A Dame to Kill For, Brave: May 21st Comic Reel
The first official "Skyfall" teaser hits! Robert Rodriguez expounds on "Sin City: A Dame to Kill For!" "Brave" premieres a new full clip! Plus, "The Wolverine" begins filming in August and more!
Dark Knight Rises, Arrow, Skyfall: May 18th Comic Reel
Christopher Nolan speaks out about Bane in "The Dark Knight Rises!" The first "Arrow" trailer hits the web! A new "Skyfall" poster features Bond in a barrel! Plus, "Ender's Game" and more!
The Avengers, Amazing Spider-Man, Prometheus: May 4th Comic Reel
"The Avengers" hits theaters across the United States! A new trailer for "The Amazing Spider-Man!" Logan Marshall-Green expounds on his role in "Prometheus!" Plus, "Oldboy" and more!
The Avengers, 300: Battle of Artemisia, Amazing Spider-Man: May 2nd Comic Reel
Chris Hemsworth & Chris Evans on "The Avengers" deleted scenes! Eva Green on her role in "300: Battle of Artemisia!" New "Amazing Spider-Man" posters! Plus, Tom Cruise in "Van Helsing" reboot and more!
The Avengers, Dark Knight Rises, Prometheus: April 30th Comic Reel
"The Avengers" invade television ads everywhere! Christopher Nolan expounds on "The Dark Knight Rises!" The new international "Prometheus" trailer hits the air! Plus, "Iron Man 3" and more!
CinemaCon: Sony Teases "Spider-Man," "Skyfall" & More
At CinemaCon in Las Vegas, Sony Pictures offered a no-frills presentation with footage from "The Amazing Spider-Man," James Bond in "Skyfall" and "Men in Black 3," among others.
The Avengers, Sin City 2, Iron Man 3: April 19th Comic Reel
"The Avengers" take over "Nightline!" "Sin City 2" gets a casting update! Kevin Feige teases the direction of "Iron Man 3!" Plus, "Ender's Game" and more!
The Avengers, Amazing Spider-Man, Dark Knight Rises: April 17th Comic Reel
Two new "Avengers" clips hit the web! Marc Webb reveals how he cast Andrew Garfield in "Amazing Spider-Man!" Tom Hardy compares Bane to the Joker in "Dark Knight Rises!" Plus, "Prometheus" and more!
The Avengers, Amazing Spider-Man, Iron Man 3: April 16th Comic Reel
Joss Whedon teases "Avengers" deleted scenes! Marc Webb clarifies Spidey's threads in "Amazing Spider-Man!" "Iron Man 3" heads to China! Plus, "Prometheus," "Ant Man" and more!
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New "Avengers" images hit the web! A hi-res look at the "Man of Steel" logo! Emma Stone reveals a new "Amazing Spider-Man" clip! Plus, "The Mummy" and more!
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The first official clip from "The Avengers" hits the web! New images of Nicole Scherzinger in "Men in Black 3!" Daniel Craig plans to continue being Bond following "Skyfall!" Plus, "Prometheus" and more!
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Loki's minions revealed in "The Avengers!" Andrew Garfield compares Spidey to internet trolls in "Amazing Spider-Man!" A new videoblog for "Skyfall!" Plus, "Total Recall," "Men in Black 3" and more!
The Avengers, Skyfall, The Flash: March 29th Comic Reel
"The Avengers" closes out the Tribeca Film Festival! Bond girl Naomie Harris fires guns in new "Skyfall" featurette! Screenwriter Dan Mazeau gives a "The Flash" update! Plus, "Game of Thrones" and more!
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Tom Hiddleston speaks to "The Avengers!" Leaked "Skyfall" footage hits the web! Michael Bay responds to "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" fan backlash! Plus, "Amazing Spider-Man" and more!
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Joss Whedon, Tom Hiddleston and Cobie Smulders sound off on "Avengers!" Major spoilers for "The Walking Dead" hit the web! A new trailer for "The Hunger Games!" Plus, "Tron 3" plans and more!
The Avengers, Daredevil, Skyfall: February 22nd Comic Reel
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Photo of the Day: The University of Tennessee is currently renovating the 1925 Sophronia Strong Hall to be a science and laboratory building, but preserving 20,000 square feet of the original building. Until 2008, Strong Hall was a women's dorm, and even said to be haunted.
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The loneliest building type: There were 2,000 drive-in movie theaters in the U.S. in 1980. Today, they are an endangered species. [Quartz]
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The Aspen Art Museum in Colorado prepares to move next month into a building designed by Pritzker Prize winner Shigeru Ban, Hon. FAIA. [The Wall Street Journal]
C.F. Møller Architects and Brut Architecture and Urban Design designed a tower intended to build community among residents. [Fast Co.Design]
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Just when I thought my iPad couldn't get more useful, I discovered this handy new gadget that lets you scan photos, receipts, even your kids' artwork right to your iPad. Genius!
The handy, compact iConvert Scanner
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FILE --This July 5, 2013 file photo shows supporters Pakistan's religious party rally to condemn US drone attacks on militants' hideouts in Pakistani border area of Waziristan, in Lahore, Pakistan.
ISLAMABAD — The United States has drastically scaled back the number of drone attacks against militants in Pakistan and limited strikes to high-value targets in response to growing criticism of the program in this country.
Those actions appear to have temporarily appeased Pakistan's powerful generals, who publicly oppose the covert CIA strikes, U.S. officials said. But some officials are still worried about pushback from Pakistan's new civilian leaders, who took power in June with a strong stance on ending the attacks altogether.
The future of the drone program is likely to be a key item on the agenda during U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry's visit to Pakistan, which is expected soon.
Only 16 drone strikes have taken place in Pakistan so far this year, compared with a peak of 122 in 2010, 73 in 2011 and 48 in 2012, according to the New America Foundation, a U.S.-based think tank.
The CIA has been instructed to be more cautious with its attacks, limiting them to high-value targets and dropping the practice of so-called "signature strikes" — hitting larger groups of suspected militants based purely on their behavior, such as being armed and meeting with known militants, said a current U.S. intelligence official and a former intelligence official briefed on the drone program.
The CIA embraced the measures, feeling the drone program may be under threat from public scrutiny, the officials said, speaking on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the classified program publicly.
Two other senior American officials said the U.S. scaled back the number of attacks and tightened up its targeting criteria as a concession to the Pakistani army, considered the most powerful institution in the country and the final arbiter on the future of the drone program.
Senior Pakistani army officers made it clear that the program could not continue at the tempo it was being carried out and expressed concern that civilian casualties were breeding more militants, said the U.S. officials, speaking on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to talk to the media.
The circumstances surrounding a strike on July 3 in Pakistan's North Waziristan tribal area illustrated Washington's intention to go after well-identified targets only, said one of the officials. The attack on a house, which killed at least 16 suspected militants, was backed up by "hugely detailed" intelligence laid out in a 32-page PowerPoint presentation.
The intelligence indicated the target was a gathering of militants from the Haqqani network who were plotting a second attack on the Ariana Hotel in the Afghan capital of Kabul, said the official. The Ariana Hotel has long been suspected of being used by the CIA as a listening post.
President Barack Obama signaled the administration's new approach to drones in a landmark speech in May in which he said attacks would be carried out only on "terrorists who pose a continuing and imminent threat to the American people" and when there is "near-certainty that no civilians will be killed or injured."
Senior U.S. officials insist they continue to have a secret agreement with Pakistan, or at least from the army, to conduct drone strikes.
But even that agreement seems to be based more on Pakistan's fear of what would happen if it stood up to the U.S. on drone strikes, rather than a real desire to see the program continue. Pakistan relies on the U.S. for hundreds of millions of dollars in civilian and military aid, and even more importantly, for support in getting a $5 billion bailout the country desperately needs from the International Monetary Fund.
The two senior U.S. officials said Pakistani army chief Gen. Ashfaq Parvez Kayani recognizes that the White House views drone attacks as vital to its campaign against al-Qaida and the Taliban, but looks forward to a day when they can stop altogether.
The Pakistani army denied the allegation that Kayani consents to the strikes, calling it an attempt to malign the country and its security agencies.
Some Pakistani officials say the drone program has been useful in the past in killing militants but now draws too much attention and controversy, especially after the covert U.S. raid that killed Osama bin Laden in 2011 outraged Pakistanis who saw it as a violation of the country's sovereignty.
These officials believe Pakistan must be given greater participation in the strikes, or they must be replaced by attacks carried out by the Pakistanis themselves — either with drones given to them by the Americans or their own F-16s.
But past attempts to work more closely with Pakistani intelligence, or let the Pakistanis carry out attacks themselves, have resulted in militants being tipped off before strikes occur.


text: Julian Pas (S.T.D. and S.T.L., University of Louvain, Belgium; Ph.D. McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada), is professor emeritus of Religious Studies at the University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada. His prior books include The Turning of the Tide: Religion in China Today (1989); Taoist Meditation, translated with Norman Girardot from the French Meditation Taoiste by Isabelle Robinet (1993); Visions of Sukhavati: Shan-tao's Commentary on the Kuan wu-liang-shou-Fo ching (1995); and A Select Bibliography on Taoism, a second enlarged edition (1997). His Historical Dictionary of Taoism is forthcoming soon. He has published several dozen professional articles and book chapters, on Chinese Buddhism, Taoism and the Popular Religion of China, in such journals as History of Religions, Monumenta Serica, Journal of the Royal Asiatic Society (Hong Kong Branch), Journal of Chinese Religions, Field Materials, Institute of Ethnology, Academia Sinica. He was the editor of the Journal of Chinese Religions (vols. 15-20, 1987-90), and is currently the Vice President of the Society for the Study of Chinese Religions. Back to Taoism and Ecology conference participants |


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Ted Haggaard's cured. It's all the talk. Heard down at the truck stop that Ted was cured of his cross dressing too, and he's gonna have a yard sale with tons of Victoria Secret items, all kinds of make up, feminine hygiene accessories, and too many other things I won't mention on this blog. Rumor has it he is moving to Kentucky looking for a good conservative Republican church to preach in; maybe The Most Reverend Congressman Ron Lewis can help him with that. Rumor also has Ted praying For Mitch McConnell's teeth. We're gonna watch ole Mitch very close and when he grows some teeth we'll be the first to let our readers know.


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Why "Accuracy" of a Classification System may be a Useless Metric?
Recently, I received a slide deck extolling the virtue of an exciting new classification system with a purported accuracy of 62.5%. While the number itself is not very high to begin with, the value of that 62.5% begins to diminish further once we evaluate what accuracy really represents. Accuracy is defined as (number of items correctly classified) / (total number)
Suppose the classes are not equally represented, and rather they are represented in a ratio of 2 to 1. That is, class 1 is the right classification for 2/3rd of the items, and the class 2 is the correct classification for 1/3rd of the items. Consider a degenerate classification system that simply assigns class 1 to all items. The accuracy of that degenerate system is then 67%. And that system does not even do anything!
This simply observation is the reason that there are so many other objective functions – for example, kappa statistic, matthews correlation coefficient, F1 measure, etc, that are considered so much more appropriate than the "accuracy". Kappa statistic, for example, compares the accuracy of the system to the accuracy of a random system.
Comparing Kappa Statistic to the F1 measure
We looked at Kappa Statistic previously, and I have been evaluating some aspects of it again.
To remind ourselves, Kappa statistic is a measure of consistency amongst different raters, taking into account the agreement occurring by chance. The standard formula for kappa statistic is given as:
Firstly, an observation that I omitted to make: the value of kappa statistic can indeed be negative. The total accuracy can be lesser than random accuracy, and as CMAJ letter by Juurlink and Detsky points out, this may indicate genuine disagreement, or it may reflect a problem in the application of a diagnostic test.
Secondly, one thing to love about Kappa is the following. Consider the case that one actual class is much more prevalent than the other. In such case, a classification system that simply outputs the more prevalent class may have a high F1 measure (a high precision and high recall), but will have a very low value of kappa. For example, consider the scenario that we are asked if it will rain in Seattle and consider the following confusion matrix:
Predicted | |||
Actual | F | 1 | 99 |
This is a null hypothesis model, in the sense that it almost always predicts the class to be "T". In the case of this confusion matrix, precision is 0.9008 and recall is 0.9989. F1 measure is 0.9473 and can give an impression that this is a useful model. Kappa value is very low, at 0.0157, and gives a clear enough warning about the validity of this model.
In other words, while it may be easier to predict rain in Seattle (or sunshine in Aruba), kappa statistic tries to take away the bias in the actual distribution, while the F1 measure may not.


text: J.J. Abrams turned down 'Star Wars'By Hillary Busis, EW.comUpdated 9:42 AM ET, Thu December 27, 2012In a new interview, J.J. Abrams reveals that initially, he did entertain the idea of putting his stamp on "Star Wars."Story highlightsJ.J. Abrams said he chose not to be involved with "Star Wars: Episode VII"Abrams has made no secret of his affection for "Star Wars"However, he had no such attachment to "Star Trek" before signing on to direct it"Star Trek" helmer J.J. Abrams told EW in November that he wouldn't be taking the reins of another intergalactic franchise: Disney's upcoming "Star Wars" extension. But a new interview in Empire Magazine reveals that initially, Abrams did entertain the idea of putting his stamp on "Star Wars."The "Lost" creator said that he and Kathleen Kennedy, the series's new overseer, had "very early conversations" about how he might be involved in "Star Wars: Episode VII's" development.Ultimately, though, the longtime Lucas trilogy admirer decided against picking up a lightsaber of his own. "I quickly said that because of my loyalty to 'Star Trek,' and also just being a fan, I wouldn't even want to be involved in the next version of those things," Abrams told Empire. "I declined any involvement very early on. I'd rather be in the audience not knowing what was coming, rather than being involved in the minutiae of making them."Fair enough. Abrams has made no secret of his affection for "Star Wars." By contrast, he had no such nostalgic attachment to "Star Trek" before signing on to direct it -- which may have made it easier for him to revamp that franchise."Little Miss Sunshine" screenwriter Michael Arndt has already signed on to pen "Episode VII," which is scheduled to hit theaters in 2015. Just WatchedWho will take over for George Lucas?replayMore Videos ...Who will take over for George Lucas? 02:54PLAY VIDEO"X-Men: First Class" director Matthew Vaughn was rumored to be in talks for the film last month; since we know Abrams is out of the picture, confirmation of Vaughn's — or another director's — involvement may come soon.See the original article at EW.com.More from showbizPitbull's cross-cultural appealHow much sin can Bourdain take?Bill Cosby facing litany of allegationsPowered by Livefyre


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To learn about viewing trends and cable TV in New Athens, IL, examine habits of Americans at large. Nearly 33% of U.S. residents own at least four televisions, about 50% of them stream television shows online, and 97% watch their favorite TV shows as they are broadcast. Because so many people use both television and Internet, it is no surprise that 72% of Americans bundle their cable and Internet subscriptions. So what, right? Well, of your fellow 2,112 New Athens residents, there's:
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I'm doing a 40 mile ride tomorrow. What's best to bring on the ride? I've got two water bottles w/ water is all I've been filling them with. I generally carry power bar- performance energy. Will that be enough to get me through the ride?
For a ride of that distance I carry two bottles of water like you. As for food, I carry two breakfast bars for myself and a third for sharing that are about 190 calories each.
Thanks! I so appreciate the response. That's why I love this site. Everyone here is so helpful.
I always like to make sure I have plenty of electrolytes as well. I always ride with one bottle of water and one of Cyto/EFS, etc. I have very quickly become a huge fan of EFS. I also use the power bars but recently have opted for Rice Krispies Treats. They are just easier to eat for me. Sometimes I'll take a GU as well.http://www.livestrong.com/article/19328-nutrition-tips-cyclists/
How much will you be sweating? If you sweat a lot, you're going to need to replace more than just water. Any hard effort over an hour generally requires some form of electrolyte replacement, or sodium, at the very minimum. Quick carbs are good too. Drink at least one bottle of water before you leave, and take one bottle, plus an undiluted mix or something like Gatorade if you're going to sweat a lot. And don't forget to rehydrate and replenish with carbs within 30 minutes of completing your ride.
Something that short, two bottle, a gel and a bar should do. That said, I'd have twice as much as you need to play it safe!!
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It went really well.. I filled 2 bottles with Gu Brew and took along some cliff bars. Thanks!
Didn't have time to buy EFS but called my LBS. im going to try that next.


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Adrian Peterson arrested in Texas
HOUSTON -- Minnesota Vikings star running back Adrian Peterson was arrested on a charge of resisting arrest after an early-morning incident where police say it took three officers to subdue him.
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Houston Police Department spokesperson Kese Smith said Peterson was at a downtown nightclub early Saturday morning when an off-duty Houston police officer working security asked Peterson and a group of people he was with to leave because the club had closed.
Smith said the man identified himself as a police officer. The officer left to tell other patrons to leave the club before returning to Peterson's group again to tell it to leave.
Smith said Peterson turned around and told the officer that he heard him the first time and pushed him in the shoulder, causing him to stumble. The officer told Peterson he was under arrest and to put his hands behind his back. Peterson began yelling, pulled away and "assumed an aggressive stance," so another off-duty officer came to help. Peterson continued to struggle with both.
The 27-year-old player finally was handcuffed with the help of a third off-duty officer. Peterson complained of shortness of breath after he was taken to a Houston jail and was examined by Houston Fire Department personnel, who said he was OK.
Peterson, from Palestine, Texas, was released from jail Saturday on a $1,000 bond. The charge is a misdemeanor, and Peterson is due in court on Friday, according to the Houston Chronicle.
Peterson took to Twitter on Sunday and cited a Winston Churchill quote.
"'A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on,'" Peterson tweeted.
The star running back later posted: "Thank you for waiting for the facts. Truth will surface."
Team spokesman Bob Hagan said Saturday the Vikings "are aware of the situation and are gathering more information."
Peterson ran for 970 yards and 12 touchdowns last season before tearing the anterior cruciate and medial collateral ligaments in his left knee on Dec. 24. The injury-shortened season broke a streak of four straight seasons with at least 1,200 yards rushing for the former Oklahoma standout.
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Executing MSSQL-Queries on linux fedora 8.0
Hi there,
I have two machines.
One running linux and another running windows.
I am running my web site on linux with xampp server and i want to use the database thatis mssql-2005 installed on windows.I have no option of shifting to mysql bcz fromer company database is on mssql.
So please suggest me some solution....
I hav tried connecting with FreeTDS 0.61.2.
Initially, I install FreTDS on my Fedora machine as follows:
1) unzip file by issuing the following commands:
tar xvfz FreeTDS-0.61.2.tar.gz
2)From the /public folder, issue:
cd FreeTDS-0.61.2
3) This is what I used for the installation of FreeTDS:
./configure --prefix=/usr/local/freetds --sysconfdir=/usr/local/freetds --with-tdsver=7.0 --enable-msdblib --enable-threadsafe --enable-sybase-compat
4) Next, we compile the module tree, issue the following:
And install FreeTDS by issuing:
make install
5) change directory to this folder, and issue:
cd /usr/local/freetds
6) Edit freetds.conf:
gedit freetds.conf
7) I have a windows box running MS SQL Server 2005 on it. The machine name is LAB6-16 with IP address 192.168.x.xxx. Append the following part to FreeTDS.conf, and save it:
host = 192.168.x.xxx
port =1433
tds version = 7.0
Change to the bin folder under /usr/local/freetds, and issue:
tsql -S 'LAB6-16' -H '192.168.x.xxx' -p '1433' -U 'sa' –P '123456'
BUT instead of prompting 1> it returns ERROR as follows:
locale is "en_US.UTF-8"
charset is "UTF-8"
src/tds/login.c: tds_connect: 192.168.x.xxx:1433: Network is unreachable
Msg 20009, Level 9, State 0, Server OpenClient, Line 0
Server is unavailable or does not exist.
There was a problem connecting to the server
Can any body solve this problem or is there any other way to connect MSQL 2005 with Linux.
Please reply to firstname.lastname@example.com
Hi, About your problem with
About your problem with Freetds, amanjain17.
I can only give you a guess based on the "error messages" and crossed with my own experience.
1st.) There is no need to configure "/etc/freetds.conf" in order to use
I can say that since I was able to make up successfulls connections
on MSSQL 7.xx and nexts from fedora 8 and 10 with the conf file
resume at its strict minimum.
This is meaning in the [global] section there was only the
"text size = 64512" pair enabled and the ALL the rest ;REMed.
This first pair is NOTHING about your problem and only have use about
some case of "out-of-memory"
The others section [egServer50] and [egServer70] are examples for
typically a Sybase server and a Microsoft server and are ONLY provided
as EXAMPLE !
2nd) In My case... The machine hosting the MSSQL db is "ws-21-winxp".
My command line is:
- tsql -S ws-21-winxp -U admintest4 -P "password"
and the answer is :
locale is "en_US.UTF-8"
locale charset is "UTF-8"
1> use MyDBinsteadofTheMasterOne
2> go
The following queries work to perfection.
If I connect giving the IP I MUST to specify the port too.
- tsql -H 10.55.10.21 -p 1433 -U admintest4 -P "password"
If the port is not specified it does NOT connect.
That's for the LINUX side.
In the Windows side:
I had to do a couple of things too.
a) open the 1433 port on the firewall
b) run the SQL Server Network Utility
"C:\Programs Files\Microsoft SQL Server\80\Tools\binn\SVRNETCN.exe"
and make sure that :
- TCP/IP is enabled as protocol,
- Server is visible (check box)
c) the name of workstation is foundable on the LAN.
This done, it HAVE to work !
My advice is, since You use a Fedora box, install Freetds from YUM or SMART.
In the yum case:
- yum -y install freetds
In the smart case:
- smart install freetds
If smart is not installed : yum -y install smart smart-gui fedora-package-config-smart (but I believe the last package is installed auto from dependencies. ...but it cost nothing to put it too on the command line)
I close with the most important, the interpretation of the error message.
it is not an authentication problem but HOW communication could or could not be done!
found the rpm in : for (F10)
and the doc in
Gone to send you this ingo by mail too.
Hope give some help.
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For many, the scenery of the Lakes Region alone is often the attraction to visit, but for those who like to pack a vacation full of activities, we've got you covered! Some of the more recent additions include multiple zip line options in Laconia and Gilford, and even off-road segway tours. Perennial favorites include cruising Lake Winnipesaukee aboard the Mt. Washington, taking in the amazing views while touring the historic Castle in the Clouds estate, and having some fun at the largest arcade in the world, Funspot! You'll also want to check out the Weirs Beach Drive-in Theater and maybe hop on a scenic train ride.
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Summer options include the obvious-- boating, canoeing , fishing, and swimming at the areas many beaches on Lake Winnipesaukee. There are plenty of hiking trails around to take in the view from above the trees, whether on foot or on horseback. Winter visitors can enjoy plenty of snow related action with skiing and snowboarding at Gunstock, ice fishing on the areas many lakes, or snowmobiling on New Hampshires extensive network of trails.
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maddogs, Englishmen and Germans: CeBIT and a trip to the UK
Author's Note: For those of you who are impatient, or short of time, and are only looking for "meat" in a blog entry, I have made those "meaty phrases" bold. Some phrases are in italics and you may want to read those too. You should definitely read the text that is both italicized and in bold. For the rest of you, sit back and enjoy...]
It all started with an email from my friend Hans-Jörg Ehren from the Medialinx-gruppe in Germany. Medialinx-gruppe is the new parent company of Linux New Media, for whom I write articles and blog.
Hans wanted to know if I would like to come to CeBIT, the world's largest computer and telephony show, held every year in Hannover, Germany. While I hate going to the show because of the crowds, the lack of hotel rooms and the often raw weather, I (once again) went and participated in the Linux Park that they put on every year. This year the Park was in Hall Six and there were quite a few vendors there as well as a "CMS Garden" and a Mobile Park also done by Medialinx.
When I say that I hate going to CeBIT, some of that is because of the notoriously bad lodging conditions that you typically have to put up with. This year was no different, as Hans and I were staying in a one bedroom apartment: Hans in the bedroom and me sleeping on the couch. It was a nice couch, but later I found out that Hans did not cook and since the landlady was not there (most of the time you get both bed and breakfast), I spent a few days cooking hard-boiled and fried eggs so we had something to eat in the morning. And you thought I only did Free Software.....
<LEFT: Jon "maddog" Hall speaking at CeBIT 2013>
This year I gave five talks on topics ranging from an introduction to FOSS (because there are a lot of non-FOSS people there) to a talk about the effects of Free Software and Open Hardware on the industry in general. In addition I showed off a prototype of a thin client workstation/media-center using a standard LCD monitor and a Raspberry Pi running the Raspbmc distribution.
Before I left Hans also asked me to present the award for "Best Open Source Hardware" at the Linux New Media awards. I was happy to do this, since the award was to be presented to Pete Lomas for the Raspberry Pi, and I really like that machine and the Raspberry Pi Foundation. Little did I know about "the rest of the story".
LPI had a booth in Hall Nine, and although this does not sound that far away ("Only three halls"), the fairgrounds at CeBIT are so large it takes an "elderly guy" about ten minutes to walk from one hall to the other. There I found the LPI representatives and they too were showing off the Raspberry Pi to people.
On Thursday night was the Linux New Media Awards and right before the awards event started, I was told that a "Lifetime Achievement Award" was going to be given and would I be kind enough to receive it? "Of course!", but then I found out it was for Linus Torvalds who was not there to have the award given to him. Therefore I received it for Linus and (as I told the audience) for the Linux community.
This was the second time that I had participated in a "Lifetime Achievement Award" for Linus. The first time was at Uniforum in 1997 and Linus had accepted the award, but only as a recognition of the work that the entire community had done. More on this previous award later...."The rest of the story".
Friday night we all went to the Munich Halle, a very large Bavarian-style restaurant and beer hall that I like attending every year. We had a table for twelve and blended in well with the other 2000 people in the Halle. My old friend Klaus Knopper was there too. Klaus had also given some talks at Linux Park, mostly about the newest release of Knoppix which was special to the event, and would only be available through Linux New Media magazines for the first month since Linux New Media had funded a bit of the development. I bought four sets of "flashing BSD horns" for myself and three young members of the Linux community that were with us, and we ate and drank far into the night. Perhaps a bit too far....
<ABOVE: maddog's CeBIT friends (some with "flashing BSD horns") indulge in a post-conference de-briefing at Munich Halle in Hannover. LPI Staff note: Other pictures of maddog at CeBIT are available at Linux Magazine online and there is also an H-online interview with him from CeBIT. Also available is an LPI CeBIT photo gallery and story>
On Sunday I had to get up very early and flew to the United Kingdom. There I stayed in a very nice Bed and Breakfast in Cambridge, England. That night I met up with an old friend, Richard Morell, who is a cloud evangelist for Red Hat Software and who took me out to a proper English Pub for a nice steak pie and beer. The only downside was that Richard kept complaining about what a "cheap date" I was...not wanting to go to have a "proper dinner" (whatever that was).
The next day Richard and I got together to do a Podcast and I rattled on for a while about all sorts of things that (for some reason) got Richard excited, so here is the link to both Podcast I and Podcast II-- for what it is worth. After that we went outside and wandered around in a snowstorm until my Irish host from LPI-UK, Bill Quinn, and John Meany of LPI showed up in Bill's very English car.
[Editors Note: Bill now tells me his car is French. A French car in England.....those globalists!]
Squeezing my suitcases and me into the car that already had Bill, John, their suitcases and other "stuff" in it was a miracle of packing efficiency, but we said "Good-bye!" to Richard and drove off to the University of Cambridge.
Cambridge is a very special place for me. A seat of higher education, it is also where I first saw the Queen Mother during her Diamond Jubilee several years ago. I had been with my good friend, David Rusling, who wrote the Milo boot loader for Alpha Linux, and out of the meeting with the Queen Mother I actually got a very nice commemorative plate and small stand for it.
The University of Cambridge also has other meaning for me, since it was the place that the EDSAC computer was designed in 1949, which was the first computer that could store its own program in its own memory and as a project was headed up by a relatively young man named Maurice Wilkes. Dr. Wilkes was also credited with the development of microcode, subroutine libraries and a variety of other things important to modern day computing. Many years later I was fortunate enough to meet Dr. Wilkes when he was working for Digital Equipment Corporation. During that time Dr. Wilkes and I had dinner several times and we had him speak at Merrimack College where I was teaching. I also bought him a set of wine classes with the Merrimack College logo on it, which affected him deeply, since his wine glass collection had been smashed on the way over from the United Kingdom.
The University is also know for their work on XEN virtualization, and finally (and recently) for the development of the Raspberry Pi.
We had set up quite a program, with me kicking off a talk about "How to make or save money with Free Software," followed by a short talk about the ARM architecture by my old friend David Rusling, fresh back from a long trip to Hong Kong. David is now the CTO of Linaro--an association of companies that are working together on the ARM architecture. It was great presenting with David again, as it had been a long time.
<RIGHT: Heidi Howard "wins" maddog's "Linux quiz" contest and receives a Linux Essentials' T-Shirt at the University of Cambridge>
Finally we had a presentation on a project called "Signposts" by a young lady named Heidi Howard who talked about a way to replace the concept of logging into a central server to make the connection between two clients behind NAT routers--among other things.
After that we were put up in rooms at the University, and went out for dinner to another fine pub with some of the students and professors. Then (after saying "good-bye" to John Meany who returned home) Bill and I then went to our rooms and to bed.
The next day Bill and I went to Open University where we did another podcast. Open University is a rather large institution "logically" as they do a lot of distance teaching over the Internet. Unfortunately we did not meet with any of the students there, but we did have a great podcast.
<BELOW: maddog and Andrew Smith of the Open University prepare for their podcast>
Then Bill and I hopped into the car again and drove quickly to Barnfield College. Barnfield is built in an old factory and is a college that is oriented towards getting people trained for a job--much like a technical college in the United States. At Barnfield they have large areas of the building where students are practicing building a house, or learning how to lay bricks, or learning welding. In the area that I was going they were learning networking and of course FOSS plays in heavily there.
I had been going to talk about "education" at Barnfield but seeing the students and getting a feeling for what they needed, I switched to the "How to make a living with Free Software" talk, as I felt that was more important for them at the time. I liked the students there as they reminded me of the students I had at Hartford State Technical College so many years ago and who were eager to learn the meat of the courses--not just the fluff.
<BELOW: maddog speaks to students at Barnfield College>
Out in the hallway I started asking one of the professors if they had exposed the students to several projects in networking like SAMBA. "No", said the professor, "I have wanted to do that but I just have not had the time to investigate it so I can teach it to the students." I looked at him, smiled, and said "Why not have the students investigate it and make a presentation to the other students about the SAMBA technology? After all, they have all the documentation, all the source code, and they can put it up on their own machines to try it out. This is FREE SOFTWARE....YOU do not have to TEACH EVERYTHING anymore!" The professor looked at me for a couple of seconds, then a smile spread over his face. I have a feeling a new age of learning is about to hit Barnfield.
Bill and I left Barnfield for our third and last stop that day, the Birmingham City University (BCU). That night we were staying in another hotel in the middle of the city that not only had no parking but did not even have a place to pull up the car and unload. So we double-parked in a bus lane while Bill unloaded the car and I stayed with the suitcases, moving them slowly toward the door of the hotel, while Bill parked the car in a parking lot.
We took a cab to the Birmingham City University. Here we had our last set of talks--this time joined by Phil Andrews, Managing Director of Red Hat UK, with Phil leading off first. I was (again) going to talk about how to make or save money with Free Software.
Phil's talk was about how Red Hat as a company made money off selling services. As I listened to his talk I realized that while we were both talking about the same thing--of how companies can sell services--Phil's talk was one of a manager of a large corporation and mine was more about "Mom and Pop" types of consulting companies. Phil used "management speak" that would go over well with a banker or venture capitalist. My talk was aimed more at the technical person trying to start a business.
Phil 's talk and my talk complimented each other.
<LEFT: Following maddog's presentation LPI hosted a three day "train-the-trainer" program on Linux Essentials at BCU. The event was jointly sponsored by Wiley/Sybex, publisher of "Linux Essentials")
After that we (once again) went out to a nice pub for dinner and beers (there seems to be a theme here) and I gave my last Raspberry Pi to Bill Quinn so they could use it as a prize at a three-day training session that LPI was sponsoring over the next few days.
Bill and I went back to our hotel after that, since we had to get up at 4 A.M. the next day to go to Heathrow Airport so I could fly home.
It was a long trip for me but I would like to thank LPI for sponsoring my time at CeBIT (the trade show I love to hate) and the trip to the United Kingdom, Cambridge and Birmingham.
Before I stop, I had promised to tell you about the first time Linus got a "Lifetime Achievement Award" from Uniforum.
The award was suggested by a member of Uniforum's board. This person argued that even though Linus was only 27 at the time, the impact of Linux (even then) was so great that he had probably done more than most people much older.
When the board of Uniforum approved the award, this person insisted on giving the award to Linus himself, and also insisted on taking Linus to breakfast the day of the award ceremony.
When Linus came back from the breakfast I asked him what the man had said to him and Linus said that the man had asked if there was anything that either he or his company could do for Linux.
"I was so embarrassed", said Linus, "I could not think of a single thing."
I responded: "It just goes to show you, Linus that you are not in marketing. I would have said 'Douglas, give me your customer list'."
For the man who took Linus to breakfast that day and who nominated Linux for a lifetime achievement award at the age of 27, and who presented that award to Linus that night was none other than Doug Michels, one of the founders of Santa Cruz Operation (SCO).
Doug is a good man and it was not him or his company that created the problems for Linux later on.
And now you know the rest of the story.
<ABOVE: Doug Michels presents a "Lifetime Achievement Award" in 1997 to Linus Torvalds>
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Google released 2 months worth of updates in October, identifying 65 search algorithm changes made throughout August and September.There were a number of updates in August, though September was a noticeably slow month for updates.
Site quality continues to be a top priority, with updates to freshness, page quality and the Panda algorithm. Additionally, there is continued emphasis on improving local search results and site links. Other notable changes include multiple updates to the autocomplete search function, changing the way Google generates search predictions. Interestingly, there has been a notable absence in Social updates since May.
Included in this document is a graph of the various algorithm updates (categorized by type) from the past 6 months, as well as key highlights from the algorithm updates.
Four edits to page quality and the Panda algorithm
- Description: Three updates related to providing users with content from quality, trustworthy sites. Additionally, Google refreshed data for the Panda algorithm.
- Impact: Google continues to emphasize high-quality sites with original content as the most relevant results to user queries.
Multiple updates to the autocomplete function
- Description: There were several updates to the autocomplete search function, all related to improving how autocomplete predictions are generated.
- Impact: Google will be better able to predict users search queries, and ultimately provide them with more relevant content even quicker than before.
Two updates to "freshness"
- Description: Updates were made to display most recent content when multiple items from the same domain are relevant to users. An additional change improves the way outdated content is handled.
- Impact: It's becoming increasingly important to provide updated, "fresh" content to users. Outdated, "stale" content will likely result in lower search engine rankings.
Multiple updates to local search results
- Description: Google made multiple improvements to display more relevant local search results, in addition to improving local search features (e.g. local time search).
- Impact: Optimizing for local search is an integral component of SEO as local search queries continue to grow and Google continues to improve its algorithm for local results.
An improvement to the symptoms search feature
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An update to video search results on mobile devices
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