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This hotel is located in the centre of Val Claret close to the ski area, Espace Killy. It offers a spa centre, featuring a sauna, a hammam and a hot tub. With views of the Grande Motte glacier, Hotel Le Ski d'Or offers luxury and comfortable rooms. Each has a modern design, free Wi-Fi and satellite TV. The private bathroom is complete with bathrobes and slippers. Le Ski d'Or's restaurant serves hearty and traditional Savoy specialities. Guests can enjoy a drink by the fireplace in the hotel's bar. Le Ski d'Or Hotel has a 24-hour front desk, a ski storage area and an elevator that takes guests to their rooms. In the area guests have access to several natural sights such as Lac Tignes and Parc National de la Vanoise.
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After seeing countless set photos and posters, the first trailer for Spring Breakers is finally debuting tomorrow! To whet your appetite for this first-look footage, we have added another photo featuring Selena Gomez, Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Benson, and Rachel Korine trying to stay warm in their jail cell, after going on a crime spree to finance their spring break trip. Of course, they wouldn't be so cold if they weren't wearing bikinis, but then that wouldn't make for an interesting photo, would it? Check out the latest look at this cult classic in the making.
Spring Breakers was released March 22nd, 2013 and stars James Franco, Selena Gomez, Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Benson, Rachel Korine, Gucci Mane, Heather Morris, Ashley Lendzion. The film is directed by Harmony Korine.

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Housed in a stunning, historic loft on the legendary Bowery, Lila Yoga, Dharma & Wellness offers a holistic range of services, like raw food meal delivery and a program to help new mothers after giving birth. But at Lila's heart is a yoga studio that offers prenatal, Kundalini and children's and basic yoga classes, as well as popular meditation classes. A portion of the center's proceeds are donated to support women's health care at a small childbirth clinic in Bali, Indonesia.


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Justifiable Means (Suncoast Chronicles Series #2) When detective Larry Millsaps is called in to investigate a rape, he finds enough evidence to convince him that he has an open-and-shut case. He soon discovers, however, that rape victim Melissa Nelson may have planted the evidence in a vengeful plot to convict the rapist, who killer her sister. Although Millsaps cannot condone what Melissa has done, neither can he avoid emotional entangelement with her. Read by Kris Faulkner 8 CD's 9.1 Hrs.
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The Journal Sentinel's team of Packers beat writers provide the latest news, notes and analysis
Packers plan to take long look at QB Vince Young
Green Bay - Free agent quarterback Vince Young was seen walking through Austin Straubel Airport Sunday night and he wasn't there on a pleasure trip.
According to a league source, Young flew to Green Bay for a workout with the team on Monday.
Young, who last played a regular-season game for the Philadelphia Eagles in 2011, has been on the market for awhile.
In six seasons, he has completed 755 of 1,304 pass attempts (57.9%) for 8,964 yards and 46 touchdowns with 51 interceptions.
The Packers had to be disappointed with the performance of backup quarterback B.J. Coleman in the team's intrasquad scrimmage Saturday night. Coleman completed 9 of 18 passes for 100 yards with two interceptions.
One of the interceptions, which was returned for a touchdown by cornerback James Nixon, was a terrible decision. Coleman stared down receiver Jeremy Ross and threw the ball as Nixon made his break to get in front of Ross.
The other interception came when Coleman threw a fade to Ross in the corner of the end zone. The ball was underthrown and cornerback Brandon Smith leaped high and pulled in the pass.
"I thought the first one was poor," McCarthy said of Coleman. "I had a chance to talk to him. The second one was a jump ball and really didn't give him a chance. He did some good things, but the two turnovers was obviously the black eye for B.J. Coleman."
On the other hand, McCarthy was pleased with the performance of Graham Harrell, who completed 9 of 12 passes for 88 yards and a touchdown.
"I thought Graham played very well," McCarthy said. "I thought he did a good job. Had the long drive on the (No.) 1 defense. I thought he did a lot of good things. I thought he was very composed, distributed the ball, had a number of checks at the line of scrimmage. I thought Graham Harrell had a good night."
McCarthy was prepared to bring four quarterbacks to camp, but when rookie free agent quarterback Matt Brown injured his knee before the start of training camp, he decided to stick with three. Coleman's performance undoubtedly played a big part in bringing Young in.
Young, who turned 30 in May, was in Buffalo's camp last year but was cut and did not play in 2012. The previous year, he was a backup behind Michael Vick in Philadelphia.
He played in six games, starting three, and completed 66 of 114 passes (57.9%) for 866 yards and four touchdowns with nine interceptions. He was probably best known that season for referring to the Eagles as a "Dream Team". The Eagles finished 8-8.
At his best, Young was a marvelous athlete who led the University of Texas to the national title with a victory over USC in the 2006 Rose Bowl. At his worse, he was a temperamental underacheiver who never meshed with Tennessee Titans coach Jeff Fisher and his system.
Young brings athleticism to the position and could be the first of several options the Packers explore in an attempt to better their backup quarterback position.
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Heart and Soul
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Examines the history of the United States, focusing on events that influenced African-Americans and how they advanced liberty and justice in America. Ages 9 and older
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Add a SummaryAn old woman stands in front of a portrait in the Capitol rotunda in Washington D.C. Bent over she regards the art there, recounting how it was black hands that built the Capitol from sandstone. "Strange though . . . nary a black face in all those pretty pictures." Looking at them you would swear black people hadn't been here from the start, but that's simply not true. With that, the woman launches into the history of both our nation and the African Americans living in it, sometimes through the lens of her own family. From Revolutionary War soldiers to slavers, from cowboys to union men, the book manages in a scant twelve chapters to offer us a synthesized history of a race in the context of a nation's growth. An Author's Note rounds out the book, along with a Timeline, a Bibliography, and an Index.


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The Echo & Dub Club Present
2 Room Dub Club
DJ Tom Chasteen
1822 W. Sunset Blvd
The Echoplex is located below The Echo, enter through the alley at 1154 Glendale Blvd
Los Angeles, CA, 90026
This event is 21 and over
Opening up the show is LAs own MEXICO68.
MEXICO68 is a 12 piece afrobeat band based out of
Los Angeles' Eastside, California and is heavily influenced by the polyrhythmic
sounds of Nigerian Recording Artist, Fela Anikulapo Kuti and Africa 70. MEXICO68 juxtaposes Chicano funk with the
body-moving and elucidating vibes of Fela.
The resident Echodelic DJs will be holding it down on the turntables as well, spinning the best in reggae music on strictly vinyl.
This inner city band has its roots in the Los Angeles activist music circuit. Pachamama Estela is an "independent" band in every sense of the term. In their 7 years as a group of musicians they have managed to write, record, produce, and tour independently.
'Pachamama' meaning 'Earth Mother', pounds out sound as heavy as its namesake. The sub-name 'Estela' is a female personification of the band's hometown, East Los Angeles (Este Los Angeles in Spanish).
Pachamama is a "punky" fusion of soul, reggae and traditional ska... As well as the many influences that have captivated the musical senses of the group's members since youth. Started as young teenagers playing in local Punk bands, Pachamama has always carried a deep appreciation for the Jamaican music format…
"Punk and Reggae Music have always been close cousins to me"
– Frontman of Pachamama Estela,
Guillermo Tejeda (also Punk bands Carbomber and S.O.U.P.)
The band was initially the brainchild of singer/songwriter Guillermo Tejeda in 2004 upon his return from a trip to South America...he was 17 at the time.
The band's first show was a community benefit event for the South Central Farmers in Los Angeles, in October of 2005. Soon After in 2006, UFWC Activist Dolores Huerta funded the bands first out-of-state trip to perform in Denver Colorado for a Student Leadership Conference. This momentum set the tone for the kind of sound Pachamama wanted to produce and the kind of Vision the band would pursue.
Since 2006, Pachamama has released a small string of rare recordings independently and along with the help of producer Sergio Rios of Orgone Funk. These rarities are currently out of print and unavailable. In 2007, The band recorded hours of unreleased material with producers and Reggae pioneers Mizraim 'Limon' Leal and Martin Perez of the legendary Quinto Sol for their first debut album, but due to several line-up changes and rigorous work/school schedules, Pachamama was unable to produce the kind of record they were aiming for.
"I always felt that if we were going to do something for real, we should do it right. It has to mean something. You can't go back from something once you stamp it and it say its finished…patience is key, it will be right, when it's right" – Front man, Guillermo Tejeda
Since 2008, the band has had major line-up changes, but has continued to record and perform consistently…In the following years, Pachamama would make a name for itself in the music circuit without even releasing a full-length record… With their ecstatic on-stage charisma and original Reggae repertoire, Pachamama quickly distinguished itself among audiences as one of the more notable bands in Los Angeles.
In 2010, Pachamama began production on their full-length album once again, this time with producer Clemente Ruiz of La Resistencia and Evoekore Records. Along with Joe Quinones (Bass Guitar and Saxophone) and Anthony Medina (Hammond) of The Delirians, Pachamama was finally finding their definitive studio sound…in the following years, Pachamama would continue to record and perform- occasionally taking seasonal hiatuses.
Since 2012-2013, Pachamama has re-grouped once again and is currently wrapping up their long-awaited debut release along with Producer, Andrew Williams. Release date for the full-length debut is expected in early Summer 2014. Pachamama has released newer songs available for FREE on sound cloud.com. Guillermo Tejeda plans to re-record and release these songs along with others on a separate record release in 2014.
"I feel like I have been working on this my whole life. Like all of our life experiences are culminating for this moment...but really, This first full length album has been a 4 year process…It's been like jumping through hoops considering all the changes we have undergone…Thanks to Andrew Williams, It is now in its Senior Year of production and is just about getting ready to Graduate at the top of its class" – Frontman, Guillermo Tejeda
Pachamama will be licensing their music for numerous independent Feature Film soundtracks in 2014-2015
Since 2005, Pachamama has frequently performed at such top live entertainment venues as The World Beat Center (Balboa Park San Diego), The Glass House (Pomona), The Yost Theater (Orange County), Levitt Pavilion (Los Angeles), House of Blues (Sunset), The House of Blues (Anaheim), The Highlands (Hollywood, CA) As well as other L.A. venues like The Mint, The Henry Fonda Theatre, The Roxy, & The Conga Room, and others.
They have been featured at music festivals such as Earth Day Music Festival (Worldbeat Center), LASS International Ska Reggae Festival, The Sun God Festival, & Evoekore Ska Wars Festival, among others.
Since 2005, Pachamama has shared the stage with such legendary Jamaican performers like Barrington Levy, Yami Bolo, The Melodians, Gregory Issacs and even the Father of Rock Steady music, Alton Ellis, as an opening act for his very last performance in Los Angeles. …Pachamama has also played alongside L.A. Weekly Award Veterans, Quinto Sol, Grammy Nominated artist, Estelle, as well as with Grammy Award Winning artists like, Quetzal, La Santa Cecilia, & Mariachi Divas…Pachamama has also shared the bill with artists like Tom Morello & Zack De la Rocha of Rage Against the Machine, The Low Rider Band (Original members of WAR ), and as well as with internationally acclaimed bands like Panteon Rococo (Mexico), La Maldita Vecindad (Mexico) & Cultura Profetica (Puerto Rico).
Since 2005, Pachamama has made numerous appearances on major television networks, including Fox Television. The band was also featured on major Spanish television network, Univision Ch. 34, and on Spanish Pop radio station 107.1fm Super Estrella. In addition, Pachamama has also been featured on independent media sources like Pacifica Radio 90.7fm KPFK…and was most recently (2014) featured on "La Hora De Lala" an independent public access Latino talk show produced by Playback Media on Channel 26 in Los Angeles.
Since they first hit the LA music scene in 2005, This band has managed to catapult Reggae music into the LA backyard ska-punk scene. They have made Reggae music relevant to younger audiences and have helped usher in a whole new wave of young L.A. musicians with a new enthusiasm for Jamaican Music.
"We have fun playing good music together. It is like holding conversations. Music is our voice… Our message is simple… we want to share a consciousness with our audience…help wake some people up and tell them the news… that there is no stronger weapon than love for these times…this is our message"
– G. Tejeda
Free before 10pm, $7 after
Last week's 2 room Dub Club party was so fun we're doing it again this week! Pachamama, Mexico 68, and DJ Danny Holloway upstairs and Dub Club DJs and MCs downstairs. FREE before 10pm! $7 after 10, doors open 9pm. 21+.This Wednesday Jan 22, entrance at Echoplex 1154 Glendale Blvd in Echo Park. Make it a date and don't be late!
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US 20020157030 A1 Abstract Components of an Ethernet communication system are placed in low power modes when such low power modes are feasible and permitted. The auto-negotiation next page feature of the Ethernet standard is utilized to exchange signals indicating that both ends of the system are capable of a low power mode. If capable and conditions for low system power usage permit, then the auto-negotiation feature is used to signal the eligibility of both ends of the system to enter a low power mode at which time the low power mode is activated. The system remains in the low power mode until data is to be transmitted.
Claims(5) 1. A method of conserving power consumption in a communication system which includes components capable of selectively entering a low power mode and an auto-negotiation feature by exchanging messages indicative of a low power mode capability, using an auto-negotiation feature to interpret exchanged signals to verify that connected systems include the low power mode capability, and transmitting a signal that a communications session is completed to cause connected systems to enter the low power mode.
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4. In a system utilizing a data communication device having a plurality of data exchange modes, each of said modes operating at different speeds, one of which speeds consumes less power than another, protocol means for compatibly coupling said data communication device to another data communication device for exchanging data therebetween, and selection means in said data communication device for a data exchange mode having a higher speed than the others, a method for switching to a least power consuming speed which consumes when in an idle mode by exchanging data representative of said data communication devices ability to operate at the least power consuming speed, decoding via said protocol means said representative data, and changing to said least power consuming speed in response to another protocol signal.
5. In a local area network which includes Ethernet data terminal equipment capable of low power modes and employing auto-negotiation, a method for conserving power consumption during periods of low usage by using a next-page aspect of the auto-negotiation feature to communicate among terminal data equipment each equipment's capability to assume a low power mode, detecting periods of low network usage, verifying in response to detection of low network usage that each equipment is eligible to assume the low power mode by use of the auto-negotiation feature, and asserting signals to put each eligible equipment in a low power mode of operation.
Description [0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] This invention relates to saving power in ECP (Environmentally Conscious Product) design. The invention particularly relates to the use of the IEEE 802.3 standards based link auto-negotiation to effect power mode changes. More particularly, it relates to the employment of the next page facility of auto-negotiation to control the power level mode. [0003] 2. Description of the Related Art [0004] In Ethernet LAN systems, a technique called Magic Packet is used to activate some powered-down devices. Ethernet products normally remain in a mode corresponding to the standard speeds in which the communications link was established. In a usual case, once the system has auto-negotiated to 100BaseTx (100 megabit per second speed) mode and transmitted data, the adapter, switch, router, et al. will remain in the 100BaseTx mode until some other system restart action is taken. The latter can be at initial power on (IPO) or when the physical layer device (PHY) at the other end of the cable switches to another mode of the Ethernet standard. From a performance or availability standpoint, this presents no problem. [0005] From a power consumption perspective, however, it does present a problem, especially since the 100BaseTx continuously transmits an unscrambled idle data pattern. This causes a transceiver to consume power to transition the cable voltage at a rate which is determined by the data code and the scrambler. Also, the other system components such as the Media Access Control (MAC) and other Open System Interconnect (OSI) components typically to operate at full power. Although some power saving features can be used while the PHY is only in one of several speed modes, once the PHY logic and adapter have determined that the 100BaseTx mode is viable, the logic will remain in that mode until reset or a power down occurs. Once the system is powered up, it will negotiate to the highest available speed mode without regard to power consumption. [0006] The invention enables low power modes by insuring that the data terminal equipment at both ends of the communication exchange system are capable and eligible to enter a low power mode. It employs a standard auto-negotiation procedure adapted to execute the low power process. In the auto-negotiation method of the invention, the adapter can be powered down as well as powered up. [0007] In accordance with the invention, data terminal equipment devices at both ends of a communication system for exchanging data signal one another whether each is capable of a low power mode. If both devices are capable of a low power mode, then subsequently in response to conditions of low usage, the devices exchange signals indicating eligibility. If both devices are eligible for the low power mode, then both ends of the system enter a low power usage state and remain therein until signals are exchanged that permit data communication by resumption of normal power modes by both ends of the data exchange system. [0008] The invention is described in detail by referring to the various figures which illustrate specific embodiments of the invention, and wherein like numerals refer to like elements. [0009]FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a typical LAN system with the connective communication devices. [0010]FIG. 2 is an illustration of an Organizational User Identifier tag code that complies with the IEEE 802.3 Standard. [0011]FIG. 3 is a flowchart of a process according to the invention. [0012]FIG. 4 is a flowchart of the LPM check of FIG. 3. [0013]FIG. 5 is a block diagram of a typical hardware implementation of a media access control and a physical layer device such as found in an Ethernet LAN. [0014]FIG. 6 is schematic representation of a Magic Packet Frame Structure. [0015] Logic chips often have some power saving feature. For Complementary Metal Oxide types, the clock generator can be disabled since power is consumed only during switching. Some integrated circuits have a capability to selectively power down certain parts when not in use, others by slowing down the clock. The manner in which power saving functions is design dependent. Some chips can be powered down completely whereas others need to maintain some level of power so as to save state information. The power conservation features are not part of the invention which is directed to determining and controlling the activation of such features. [0016] Ethernet Data Terminal Equipment (DTE) can be put into a low power mode state to conserve power consumption. The following description applies to Ethernet, the most popular LAN adapter. LAN (Local Area Networks) usually comprise large numbers of DTEs so it is especially important to be able to put unused or idle equipment in power saving states, sometimes referred to a putting them to sleep. [0017] Many networks are considered �mission critical� and need to be available 100% of the time. This does not mean that all the components must run at full power all the time even during periods of low usage or while not required. [0018] In the following description, the abbreviations listed below are used. Most are part of the IEEE 802.3 Standard related to Local Area Networks and Ethernet systems. The invention is described as applied to a LAN but can be used in other multi-device systems having some form of auto-negotiation capability. [0019] AUI�Attachment Unit Interface [0020] DTE�Data Terminal Equipment [0021] ECP�Environmental Conscious Product [0022] GBS�Billion (Giga-) bits per second [0023] GMII�Gigabit Media Independent Interface [0024] IPO�Initial Power On [0025] LAN�Local Area Network [0026] LLC�Logical Link Control [0027] LPM�Low Power Mode [0028] MAC�Media Access Control [0029] MAU�Medium Attachment Unit [0030] MBS�Million (Mega-) bits per second [0031] MDI�Media Dependent Interface [0032] MIB�Management Information Base [0033] MII�Media Independent Interface [0034] OSI�Open System Interconnect [0035] OUI�Organizationally Unique Identifier [0036] PCS�Physical Coding Sublayer [0037] PHY�Physical Layer Device [0038] PLS�Physical Layer Signaling [0039] PMA�Physical Medium Attachment [0040] PMD�Physical Medium Dependent [0041] PMD�Physical Media Dependent (sublayer of the Ethernet Physical Layer) [0042] PMI�Physical Media Interface [0043] Tx_PCS�interface lead to the PCS sublayer [0044] 10BaseT�an IEEE 802.3 physical layer specification for a 10 MBS local area network connection using two twisted-pair telephone wires. [0045] 100BaseTx�an IEEE 802.3 physical layer specification for a 100 MBS local area network connection using twisted pair wire. [0046] Ethernet 10/100 MBS systems operate in more than one mode. The 10 MBS and 100 MBS systems are designed to operate compatibly through the use of auto-negotiation algorithms to determine in which mode the system is operating. In a 10 MBS only system, a data packet is transmitted followed by a series of idle pulses. Then a link pulse is transmitted every 8 to 24 milliseconds. In a 10/100 MBS system, fast link pulses are transmitted to determine whether the system should be changed to one of the other possible modes for faster data transmission, e.g., the 100BaseTx transmission speeds. The fast link pulses occur at a more rapid rate that the 10BaseT link pulses. The number and spacing of the fast link pulses indicate which of the Ethernet standards is being used. After a determination of the Ethernet standard in use and its implied transmission speed, the PHY switches to the appropriate mode of operation, usually the 10BaseT or 100BaseT. [0047] The invention utilizes the capability of system intelligence, whether embodied in hardware or software, under the command of algorithms specifically designed to optimize power savings. If the system has power saving capabilities, the system will work at its highest speed until no packets are to be transmitted. If power saving criteria are met such as night or holidays or other low usage periods are met, then the system components are dropped back to the 10BaseT mode where it remains until auto-negotiation or data specifies that faster data is about to be received. The advantage of the procedure is that, whereas 100BaseTx (and some other Ethernet standards) are high power modes, 10BaseT requires a link pulse only every 24 milliseconds. This allows the PHY energy use to be on a low duty cycle and the other components of the systems to be put to sleep, e.g., put in a LPM. The algorithm, inter alia, checks whether to put both ends of the communication structure are compatible for entering LPMs and for restoring power when necessary. [0048] The invention uses the IEEE 802.3 Standard-based link auto-negotiation procedure to ensure functional compatibility and to signal power mode changes. It has the advantage that it can occur at any time. The next page facility of auto-negotiation is employed to indicate that a DTE is LPM capable and whether it can be put in a LPM, i.e., eligible for the LPM. [0049] Once both DTEs can be put in a LPM, their transmission circuits are turned off and their receive and auto-negotiation circuits remain powered, but can be put in the 10BaseT mode to conserve power. [0050] In communications systems for coupling computers together to exchange data, certain devices must be powered for specific operations. In the Ethernet system, the physical layer receive logic, auto-negotiation, synchronizer, clock generator, PMD, and PMI must remain in a 2 powered-up state to begin the auto-negotiation process. Once begun, the PHY transmit, Tx_PCS, PMD, and PMI must be powered up to complete the process. [0051] One arrangement requires that the PHY logic and the receive MAC State logic, Address Match, and State Register have full power in order to receive a Magic Packet. The latter only wakes a powered-down system since the adapter must be powered up to receive the Magic Packet. Using the auto-negotiation method according to the invention, the adapter can be in either the powered-up or the powered-down condition. [0052] The Magic Packet requires that the receive PHY logic be active to receive the frame and the MAC logic must be active to decode the Magic Packet format. The structure of a Magic Packet is shown in FIG. 6. The destination address 61 segment comprises six bytes. The destination address of the Magic Packet frame can be either the adapter's individual address or a broadcast address. [0053] The source address 62 uses six bytes. The data fields 64 and 68 can include from 46 to 1500 bytes. The specific length is denoted in a length/type field 63. [0054] A CRC field 69 contains four bytes of a cyclic redundancy check for error control. [0055] A Magic Packet (wake-up) segment 65 is shown expanded into a header 66 of six bytes (48 logical 1s) and the individual address field repeated 16 times. [0056] The Magic Packet segment can be located anywhere within the payload data of the Magic Packet frame. Once a Magic Packet segment is detected, a Magic Packet output signal is asserted which will cause a host interrupt to be generated while it is asserted. When the system including an adapter with Magic Packet detection logic is powered down, it can be awakened (powered up) by the adapter when the adapter receives a Magic Packet so long as the adapter remains powered up. When the system ascertains that it can return to a sleep mode, it will do so until the adapter received a subsequent Magic Packet. [0057] The Address Match logic is needed to match the Magic Packet contents with the MAC address. It is not always the case that the Address Match logic is located in the MAC, e.g., in those cases where the filtering is performed in the higher layers. It only supports wake-on-LAN so the adapters cannot be powered down or entered into a �sleep� mode. [0058] On the other hand, with auto-negotiation the MAC can be in a powered-down condition while the auto-negotiation process occurs. The auto-negotiation technique permits the adapter to be in a powered-down state. Only the PHY receive logic must be powered up but can be in a 10BaseT lower power mode. [0059] An example of the procedure starts with DTE IPO followed by an initial link. The auto-negotiation process exchanges signals indicating whether they are capable of LPM. This can be done, for example, via the OUI (explained in detail below) low order bit. Eligibility to go to the LPM is not signaled at this time. [0060] After a time period or after data packets have been transmitted, one of the DTEs determines that it is eligible to go to a LPM. The reasons include a period of inactivity, operator intervention, low usage times, and the like. It then performs auto-negotiation again but this time it indicates it is LPM eligible. This is done, for example, using the next higher bit of the OUI as explained below. If the other DTE is not eligible for a LPM, both DTEs remain in a normal power mode. If the other DTE is also eligible, then it initiates another auto-negotiation exchange indicating it is LPM eligible. If the first DTE is still LPM eligible, then both DTEs perform a LPM transition. [0061] When one of the DTEs is ready to transmit data, it initiates an auto-negotiation exchange indicating it is no longer LPM eligible. This causes both DTEs to resume a normal power mode. [0062] The auto-negotiation exchange comprises a base page plus optional next pages. One of the standard defined next pages is the OUI tagged message as defined in Clause 28C (Message Code #5) of the IEEE 802.3 Standard. The format is described in connection with FIG. 2 below. [0063]FIG. 1 is included as background and shows the various devices in a LAN DTE. The upper layers and logical link control are coupled together via a number of physical layer devices, PHYs. The configurations can adapt to different speeds of communications. The key to system adaptability is the MAC. The invention is directed to conserving power by putting the MAC and higher layers into a LPM. [0064]FIG. 2 is an illustration of an Organizational Unique Identifier. It is part of the IEEE 802.3 standard. It is preceded by a bit pattern of 0000 0000 0101. The remainder constitute four user code fields. The 24 bits, comprising the user code fields 1 and 2 plus the top two bits of the user code 3, identify the user and the remaining 20 bits are defined by the user. In FIG. 2, the least two significant bits, i.e., the low bit of user code 4 are utilized by the invention to communicate the LPM capabilities and conditions of the devices. [0065] In the following description, references are made to the flowcharts depicting the sequence of operations performed by a computer system. The symbols used are standard flowchart symbols recommended by the American National Standards Institute and the International Standards Organization. In the explanation, an operation may be described as being performed by a particular block in the flowchart. This is to be interpreted as meaning that the operations referred to are performed by programming and executing a sequence of instructions that produces the result said to be performed by the described block. The actual instructions used depend on the particular system used to implement the invention. Different processors have different instruction sets but persons of ordinary skill in the art are familiar with the instruction sets with which they work and can implement the operations set forth in the blocks of the flowchart. [0066]FIG. 3 is an illustrative flowchart of the invention. The procedure begins, for example, when an Ethernet 100 MBS connection is established shown by a process block 30. The message packet is transmitted by a process block 31, and then the 100 MBS idle pattern begins at a process block 32. [0067] Next, a decision block 33 tests whether an LPM feature is enabled. The details of this test are shown in FIG. 4. If the feature is not enabled, i.e., not capable or not eligible, then the 100 MBS idle pattern continues as shown by a process block 34 until another packet is to be transmitted. No attempt is made to send commands to the rest of the system to attempt a power saving mode. [0068] If the LPM feature is enabled, a test is made by a decision block 35 to determine whether valid conditions are met to permit the system to be switched to an LPM. Examples of conditions that would validate entering an LPM mode include night hours (not normal work hours), timeout (the system has not been used for a predetermined period of time), an operator-generated signal, or a low activity time (holidays and week ends). If the preprogrammed conditions are not present, then the 100 MBS (or exising) idle pattern continues until another data packet is to be transmitted as shown by the process block 34. [0069] If the necessary conditions are present, then the LPM is activated as shown by a process block 36. In an Ethernet environment, this could cause switching to the 10BaseT mode and link pulses continue at the lower rate while the physical layer is in the LPM. Command signals are transmitted to the both ends of the system, e.g., the client and the server (or switch or router) ends. The upper communication layers enter an LPM as specified by their particular system program. [0070] The PHY enters an LPM but continues to monitor the link pulses for the start of packet patterns. The PHY monitoring is shown as a decision block 37 which issues a wake-up call, i.e., restoration of full power mode, when it detects link pulses for starting packet patterns for 10BaseT, for 100BaseTx, or data patterns or for a specified pattern of fast link pulses indicating autonegotiation is preparing to restore full power for receiving 100BaseTx, 1000BaseT, or other system mode. [0071] If no wake-up call is detected, the PHY (and other system components which may be in an LPM) continue in the LPM. If a wake-up call is detected, then the LPM is inactivated and corresponding command signals are transmitted to the client and server (or switch or router) ends. The upper communication layers are changed to their normal power levels and a receiving mode is restored. The PHY also has its normal full power restored and enters its normal data receive/send mode. [0072] The process then resumes at the process block 31 for receiving or transmitting data. [0073]FIG. 4 shows details of the LPM check shown in FIG. 3 as the decision block 33. An OUI message for autonegotiation of a next page is received by an input/output block 40. Then follows a number of tests to determine whether the coupled devices can be powered down to conserve power. The first test in a decision block 41 checks to determine whether the OUI is compatible with the DTE. [0074] Each DTE's design dictates whether it can respond to OUI LPM information received from its link partner. If it is unable to respond, it will not declare its OUI LPM ability during the auto-negotiation process. If the DTE does not support the LPM, it will take the NO path from the decision block 41. Assuming the DTE supports LPM, the YES path is taken from the decision block 41. During the auto-negotiation process, the remote DTE will transmit its capabilities to its link partner so that both can perform the checks indicated by FIG. 4. The LPM will be performed only if both DTEs are able to perform the LPM function. [0075] Next, the remote DTE is tested to ascertain whether it is low power capable. This is done using the 0 bit of user code 4 of an OUI as shown by a decision block 43. A decision block 45 checks whether the local DTE is LPM capable. Two more decision blocks 46 and 47 test the eligibility of the remote and local DTE, respectively, to determine whether they are eligible for the LPM. [0076] If any of the tests fail, normal power is continued as shown in a process block 49. If all tests are successful, the LPM is activated as shown in a process block 48. [0077]FIG. 5 is provided for reference and shows a typical hardware set-up of a MAC 5 and a PHY 51 for a 10/100 MBS Ethernet MAC and PHY. The functions of the various components are well known in the art and need not be explained in detail for an understanding of the invention. The special registers 52 include the auto-negotiation registers as well as other PHY registers. The components of the group 53 must remain powered up to begin the auto-negotiation process and those of the group 54 must be powered up to complete the process. The complete receive PHY logic and the receive MAC State Logic, Address Match, and State Register must remain powered up to receive a Magic Packet, which only wakes up a powered-down system. This is shown as the POWER ON 1 signal. The POWER ON 2 is the signal for powering up generated by the auto-Docket negotiation method according to the invention. [0078] In a 1000 MBS Ethernet MAC and PHY, the special registers 52 and the logic group 53 (except for the PMD and PMI circuits) are located in the MAC. [0079] While the invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to a preferred embodiment thereof, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes and modifications in form and details may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention according to the following claims. Referenced by
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Hi All, I'm new to this forum, so please bear with me as im not too techie with car and engine stuff. I recently had the engine fault light come up and garage chap told me its the intake motor flap. the light has gone out and i've read on forums it may just be a fuse. i went looking for a fuse... I spotted that my EGR valve are on my 2.0tdi (140ps) - it was changed a year ago and noticed that it looked very oily, it also had a strange piece of rubber hanging out of it, is this normal? i'm going to try and attach pics and movie of the engine. please help or advise if you can thanks, GBP
I can't quite work out the direction, is that rubber coming from the plastic cover of the EGR valve? If so then the cogs probably won't work. Presumably they haven't fitted some of the gaskets correctly.
Wrath, Thank you for your reply. I'm going to try and upload a video of the item and will let you know. Thanks, GBP
How can anyone fit a seal/gasket like that man, never seen that before & it doesnt look right at all, I'd remove the IMF & EGR, buy new seals/gaskets & clean all up, open the IMF & check the teeth if plastic & if they've broken which was a common fault, then time for a new IMF.
That looks as though somebody has removed the cover off the EGR valve, and as they've replaced the cover the gasket has become dislodged. Obviously they never realised this - this is an easy fix though, just seperate the cover from the EGR assembly, good clean out, pop the seal back in place, tighten up the retaining screws. Job done.
guys thanks for your responses. This is a part that Audi replaced for me a year ago ive had my car serviced and the front shocks replaced. they're the only jobs ive had done since this part was changed... would this have had to be taken apart for those jobs to be done? GBP
Hi all.. been looking around and it seems as if the loop is normal: http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/audi-s...a4-b7-2-0-tdi-coughing-spluttering-again.html the engine management light has reappeared, so i guess i shouldnt be driving it about again! i dont know what to do, if anyone has any advice, please let me know! thanks, GBP
NHN, Sorry, its the Emission Control System light that keeps on going on and off.. is it safe for me to drive the car? i've no loss of power? Or, just stop and get it checked out? thanks, GBP
I've never seen the gasket hanging out like that, i've had an EGR to bits on a PD140 and my own 170 and neither were like that. Its quite simple to remove the valve off the inlet manifold, then loosen the cover bolts on the EGR, if the cover seems to be stuck fast give it a quick sharp tap with something like a plastic screwdriver handle, then remove the screws and cover. Inspect the seal and you'll see where its supposed to fit as theres a channel in the cover for it to sit in. I'd be very surprised if you can buy the seal. Any more questions - ask away.
Daveevs, i may have it wrong about it being exactly the EGR, it may be the Intake Manifold Flap... www.audi-sport.net/vb/audi-s4-a4-a4-cab-b7-chassis/156074-audi-a4-b7-2-0-tdi-coughing-spluttering-again.html#post1584844 if you take a look at this post: the chaps here suggest it normal for the 'rubber - loop' to come out if there is a problem. im not 100% sure myself, but when the Emission light came on and went off again.. and now ive seen a bit of oil about - im more concerned that i'll damage something if i drive it. what are your thought on the IMF having a rubber seal that pops out. i cant find any info online about this stuff. thanks for your help. GBP
Have a read through this thread - http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/audi-s...-valve-cleaning-thread-before-after-pics.html There are 3 valves on the intake side, where the rubber inlet pipe attatches to the inlet manifold that first valve is the 'anti-shudder valve', bolted directly to that is the 'EGR valve', the third valve is at the front of the inlet manifold just behind the top cambelt cover - this is the 'inlet manifold flap actuator valve'. I can see no logical explanation for that loop of rubber hence why personally i dont think its correct.
Thanks for the video, it isn't the EGR value, it is the anti-shudder valve. I've checked mine and there isn't any rubber sticking out from it and I have never opened that up. If there is rubber sticking out then I'm guessing part of it could be stuck between the valve and the EGR. The only safe bet is to buy a set of gaskets, take off the EGR valve (you have to take the anti-shudder valve off anyway), may as well take off the intake manifold and clean the whole lot. I don't think anyone can advise to drive the car or not as noone knows what on the inside. As to the oil, that part is pressurised when the engine is active so could be spraying from the smallest hole, can you take a shot of the whole engine bay?
Wrath, Will try and send you a pic of the whole engine bay tonight. http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/audi-s...i-coughing-spluttering-again.html#post1584844 that link shows 2 anti-shudder valves (is that the same as intake manifold flap?) with rubber things. thanks for your help. GBP
My knowledge of car engines isn't fanastic but I don't think the manifold flap is the same. Looking at that thread, your anti shudder valve may need replacing. I'm not sure if that's where the oil is coming from. It could be they didn't put new gaskets in when they removed the EGR or the bolts aren't tightened enough.
Wrath and others... here is another video of my engine bay area and some pictures: (note: i'm hopefully getting this to a garage today - but im not driving my car in the mean time) thanks for your help


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As the Gaza war escalates, Israel is proving to be among the few subjects uniting lawmakers. Members of both parties have introduced legislation backing the Jewish state, condemning the Palestinian militant group Hamas and seeking a tougher Iran policy. Iron Dome is the priority, but the House and Senate are at odds over process.
No money for Israel will be included in a larger House spending bill focused on border security, Rep. Hal Rogers, R-Ky., the Appropriations Committee chairman, said Tuesday. He said military support for Israel would be addressed separately, though not necessarily this week. That means the effort could slip to September.
The GOP-led House's approach is at odds with the Democratic-controlled Senate, which wants the Iron Dome money approved with border security and wildfire assistance in a single package before lawmakers take their break on Thursday or Friday.
Israel escalated its operations against Hamas on Tuesday as the conflict entered its fourth week. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned of a "prolonged" campaign.
Amid a daily barrage of Palestinian rocket fire, Iron Dome has been credited with knocking hundreds out of the sky. Even as the Obama administration presses for a cease-fire, it has backed Israel's request to replenish its missile defense stockpiles while it is fighting, with Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel asking Congress to approve the measure.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said he supported Hagel's request because Iron Dome "has afforded Israel some protection from indiscriminate rockets."
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"I support any effort which brings this campaign to an end in a manner that increases Israel's security," McConnell said Tuesday. "That means that Hamas cannot be left with a large stockpile of missiles and rockets, cannot be left with infiltration tunnels - they must be destroyed. Hamas cannot be allowed to aggressively rest, refit and build up weapons stockpiles."
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As I mentioned in the recaps, the Padres extended manager Bud Black yesterday. Probably a good move. Black appears to be well-liked in San Diego, and it's not as if it's his fault the Padres have the record they have. How about actually giving him a big league squad before passing judgment, ya know?
More interesting news from San Diego is that the Jake Peavy trade is already paying dividends. Last night Claton Richard turned in his second decent start since coming over — not spectacular, but certainly servicable and obviously good enough to win — and there may be more where that came from.
As a result of the Chad Gaudin trade, the Padres will need another starter next week. Here's GM Kevin Towers: "It's going to be someone from Triple-A. It might surprise you all."
The most interesting name among the Padres' current Triple-A starters is Aaron Poreda, a 22-year-old left-hander who also came to the Padres in the Peavy trade. Ozzie Guillen saw fit to only use him in relief ten times in the month and a half he was on the big club in Chicago. I understand wanting to protect him, especially given that the Sox have playoff hopes, but he should get a chance to start for the Padres. That big outfield in Petco Park provides a lot of protection for a young pitcher, and it's not as if the Padres have any pressure-filled games left on their schedule. The fact that I have him on my Scoresheet roster and would love to see him in the bigs is completely irrelevant to this discussion.
As for the other part of that trade? Jake Peavy will probably make a rehab start on August 13th and could pitch in the majors on August 28th. Though don't be surprised if that gets pushed out further if the Sox fall out of the race between now and then.
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They can have Kei Igawa
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Another option is Cesar Carrillo, the Padres 1st round pick (15th overall) in the 2005 draft who is coming back from TJ surgery.
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This can be overcome by modifying utils.c file to use the set_nlink function instead of setting the i_link directly.
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This can be overcome by modifying utils.c file to use the set_nlink function instead of setting the i_link directly.
chili555 - I have a problem somewhat similar. same hardware, airo driver and the dmesg output is similar except there is a "airo(eth1): link lost (local choice)"
any clues as to how i can get this...
here's some info on how to debug this sort of thing:
you might need t symlink all these files:
thushara@agni:~$ sudo ln -s /usr/lib/libssl3.so.1d /usr/lib/libssl3.so
thushara@agni:~$ sudo ln -s /usr/lib/libplds4.so.0d /usr/lib/libplds4.so...
this works on ubuntu 8.04 / kernel 2.6.24
thushara@gini-sisila:~$ uname -r
thushara@gini-sisila:~$ cat /etc/lsb-release
for now, what i have done is to manually copy over a version of libgd.so that works (from a centos installation) and make the /usr/lib/libgd.so.2 point to it...
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Updated: December 19, 2009 at 10:59 am
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CHARLOTTE — The Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners split along party lines at their meeting Dec. 15, approving domestic partner benefits for same-sex couples 6-3. The county joins six other local North Carolina governments offering similar benefits.
Several members of the public spoke on the domestic partner plan prior to the board's vote. Those opposed cited moral reasons for opposing the plan.
"I'm from the old school and I know what is right and I know what is wrong," citizen Jason Colley said. "I know what is good and I know what is bad. I do not wish my taxes to go to something of this nature. It seems like to me the minorities always get their way in whatever minority class it may be. I thought we were governed by majority rule. It doesn't seem that way."
African-American, Democratic Commissioner George Dunlap took exception to Colley's remarks. "The majority hasn't always been right," he said.
Owen Sutkowski, a 2009 Democratic primary challenger to incumbent Charlotte City Councilwoman Patsy Kinsey, told commissioners it was "common sense" to provide "equitable access to benefits to all employees."
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Anecdotes, bits and pieces from Carolina news-media, blogosphere and more, following the Mecklenbug County debate and vote on DP benefits. Read more at the blog…
The breakdown
The vote to approve domestic partner benefits in Mecklenburg County split along party lines.
Dumont Clarke (Dist. 4)
Harold Cogdell, Jr. (Vice-Chair, At-Large)
George Dunlap (Dist. 3)
Vilma Leake (Dist. 2)
Dan Murrey (At-Large)
Jennifer Roberts (Chair, At-Large)
Karen Bentley (Dist. 1)
Neil Cooksey (Dist. 5)
Bill James (Dist. 6)
Democratic commissioners all agreed the issue was about fairness, human rights and employee recruitment and retention.
The approved plan will define "domestic partners" as two same-sex people in a "spousal like" and "exclusive, mutually committed" relationship in which both "share the necessities of life and are financially interdependent." The county will require domestic partners meet certain criteria and provide signed legal affidavits along with joint financial documents such as a joint mortgage or lease. Employees will be able to enroll in a domestic partner plan sometime next fall, when the county government enters into a new health insurance enrollment period. Mecklenburg County's plan will not include opposite-sex, unmarried couples.
Before taking the motion to proceed with the benefits plan, the board heard a report filed by the county's human resources department outlining the potential costs and benefits of a proposed plan to offer medical and leave benefits to same-sex partners of county employees. According to the report, county costs for a domestic partner plan are estimated to range from $400,000 to $1.2 million per year, but could be as low as $40,000 per year depending on how many employees enroll in the program.
The 80-page human resources report also included a biased white paper from the Corporate Resource Council (CRC), recommended to the human resources department by Republican Commissioner Karen Bentley. CRC says its goal is to provide "resources and programs … to equip corporate executives to establish family- and faith-friendly employee policies."
Before calling for a vote on the domestic partner plan, Democratic Board Chair Jennifer Roberts addressed her thoughts on the CRC report.
"I'm a little disappointed it was included in the staff report as an objective report," she said. "This was not an objective report … it claims homosexuals are less healthy than heterosexuals. Clearly that report is not very objective."
In the CRC white paper, entitled "The Hidden Costs of Domestic Partner Benefits," CRC claims gay sex is unhealthy and that employers offering domestic partner benefits to LGBT people will experience extra cost because of high HIV/AIDS rates.
"Advocates of domestic partner plans claim that employers with domestic partner benefits have not experienced an increase of cost because of HIV/AIDS," the paper reads. "However, the numbers of HIV infections and AIDS cases consistently reveal that HIV/AIDS affects gay men disproportionately. In fact, one observer estimates that 'the incidence of AIDS among 20- to 30-year-old homosexual men is roughly 430 times greater than among the heterosexual population at large.'"
The CRC's "observer" is Dr. Jeffrey Satinover, a regular pundit for the "ex-gay" movement who has said Prozac could cure homosexuality and whose controversial works have been used by anti-LGBT organizations as proof sexual orientation is a changeable, non-innate characteristic. The cited HIV/AIDS statistic in the CRC white paper comes from Satinover's 1996 book, "Homosexuality and the Politics of Truth." The book is cited as a resource by the so-called National Association for the Research and Therapy of Homosexuals, a religious anti-LGBT and "ex-gay" organization. NARTH has been associated with several controversial individuals, including Holocaust revisionist Scott Lively who says gays masterminded the Nazi genocide of European Jews. Lively is the U.S. envoy for the international group Watchman on the Walls, a hate group under watch by the Southern Poverty Law Center.
The CRC has been identified as a "non-profit consulting firm" affiliated with the Alliance Defense Fund, a conservative organization which has mounted legal challenges to LGBT-inclusive and gay-friendly laws and policies across the nation. In fact, CRC's web domain information shows it was registered by the Alliance Defense Fund and shares the same address as the anti-gay legal organization.
Other local North Carolina governments offering similar domestic partner benefits include the towns of Carrboro and Chapel Hill, the Cities of Durham and Greensboro and Durham and Orange Counties. In addition, Mecklenburg County includes sexual orientation in its employee non-discrimination policies.
The City of Charlotte does not offer domestic partner benefits and does not protect employees on the basis of sexual orientation or gender-identity. In November, Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx told Q-Notes the city council could move on LGBT non-discrimination and other policy issues early in this current. Foxx and new council members were sworn in on Dec. 7.
Advocates hopeful on Mecklenburg DP benefits, Dec. 14
DP benefits scheduled for Dec. 15 Mecklenburg commissioners meeting, Dec. 5
Q&A: Charlotte's new mayor-elect on LGBT equality, Nov. 28
On LGBT equality, when will Charlotte get with the game?, Oct. 17
Meck. County on its way to offering DP benefits, Feb. 7
James uses anti-trans slur, voices 'concern' over Meck. domestic partners, Jan. 27
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Al Jefferson scored 20 points and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist had 12 points and 11 rebounds as the Charlotte Hornets beat the Washington Wizards 96-86 Friday night in a preseason game.
Noah, Pierce Exchange Shoves, Wizards Beat Bulls
Chicago's Joakim Noah and Wizards newcomer Paul Pierce exchanged minor shoves in the game, Derrick Rose's first in his latest return to NBA action.
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Paul Pierce walked onto the court for media day wearing a No. 34 Washington Wizards jersey, complete with a red sweatband on his forehead and a red wristband pulled almost all the way up to his left elbow.
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Turning on the Screws
by Alan B'stard Published
You may be wondering why my mobile-phone voice messages were never leaked by the News of the World. Could it simply be that they are so fruity and controversial that even a bottom-feeding rag - sorry, I mean fearless crusading newspaper - would think twice before revealing their contents?
Or is it that my privacy is guaranteed by my long-standing relationship with Rupert Murdoch? After all, Rupert is probably my second-best friend in the whole world. My best friend is Roman Abramovich, but only because Roman has got more money than Rupe. If the News of the World had been tapping my phone, this is one of the messages it would have heard last week: "Alan? It's Rupert. Are you there? If you are, put that Sheila down and pick up the phone, you Pommie bastard.
"OK, never mind, I need a favour. I want someone I can trust to get round to the News of the World offices and find out what the fuck they're playing at. I mean, this cock-up is going to cost me a minimum of 20 million. That's three weeks' pocket money for Chrissakes! Be even more if I paid tax! I'm depending on you to get to the bottom of this.
"Now I've got to go and get ready for Berlusconi's latest party. I think he's going to call it the Christian Democrat Bunga-Bunga League."
So, late that night, I slipped into News International headquarters, using the pass key that the flame-haired editress Rebekah Wade gave me, back when we were really close. (She only got together with Ross Kemp on the rebound from yours untruly.) I wasn't indulging in these heroics merely to oblige Rupert. I was curious to discover exactly what the NoW had been up to. After all, most of the phone tap-ees whose names have emerged so far are, let's be honest, trivial second-raters and self-publicists.
How can you pry into the secrets of "celebrities" who tweet every time they have a bowel movement? The most controversial thing Sienna Miller ever said is: "Walked past the mirror today and was shocked to realise how beautiful I am." Surely the NoW hit list must have included some meatier targets?
That's why I was sneaking along the corridor to Andy Coulson's old office, now quarantined behind striped crime scene tape. Limboing under said tape - those erotic yoga sessions have paid off at last - I crept into the opulent office and crawled across the velvety carpet towards the concealed safe, which I opened using the combination supplied by Mr Murdoch.
Inside the safe, next to the signed photograph of Samantha Cameron, I found "The List". My suspicions were confirmed. Two dozen of the world's heaviest hitters, exposed! Even for someone as wealthy as I, the blackmail possibilities were mouth-watering. Never in my funkiest fantasies had I imagined that
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Oak Ridge Heritage and Preservation Association will celebrate the 70th anniversary of its meeting site — Midtown Community Center at 102 Robertsville Road — during its next meeting at noon Feb. 13.
A sandwich lunch at 11:30 a.m. will be available at a cost of $6.
By LEE HAMILTON Center on Congress For the second straight year, a group of academic experts who were asked to evaluate Congress's performance gave the institution a barely passing grade of C-minus.
"This is a dismal assessment," said Indiana University political scientist Edward G. Carmines, director of Research for the Center on Congress at Indiana University.
The C-minus grade for 2014 is the same mediocre mark the institution earned in 2013.
By MARK T. BANKER Author's note: The following three premises are essential to this column. 1) None of us sees the past or present with absolute clarity; 2) Each of us has the capacity for glimpses of informed insight that draw from and reflect our personal values; and 3) Cordial, forthright exchange of those insights enhances our mutual well being.
At the end of 2014, editor Terri Likens and I discussed restarting my "occasional" column in the Roane County News.
Interstate 40 at Airport Road was aglow with emergency lights Monday night following an officer-involved shooting.
Roane County Sheriff Jack Stockton said Deputy John Mayes shot Christopher Lee Powers when the Rockwood man drove at him in a vehicle.
District Attorney General Russell Johnson asked the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation to look into the incident.
TBI spokesman Josh DeVine said the shooting followed a police pursuit, "in which the deputy 'clocked' a vehicle traveling in excess of 100 mph on Hwy. 27 in Harriman.
Roane County students have a four-day weekend coming up with Presidents Day and an upcoming staff training day.
Director of Schools Gary Aytes said he's hopeful he won't have to cancel school because of sickness before then.
"It's a stomach bug going around that's the issue," he said.
Aytes said attendance was still running around 90 percent Tuesday. He said school officials consider closing when attendence drops to around 80 percent.
The East Tennessee Renaissance Festival held its first open audition last Saturday.
More are scheduled.
Numerous potential performers came out to demonstrate their talent for the 2015 Faire which is scheduled for May 16-17, 23-25 and 30-31 in Harriman.
"This was a way for us to get back into it," Barrie Paulson said.
All are encouraged to attend the next open audition.
Experience or costumes are not necessary but are helpful, according to the festival Facebook page.
It doesn't look like Kingston resident Bryan Scott Samples will contest his latest bank robbery charge.
An arraignment and change of plea hearing is set for Feb. 18 at the federal courthouse in Knoxville.
At the hearing, Samples is expected to plead guilty to robbing the Y-12 Federal Credit Union on Clinton Highway.
An information charging Samples with the robbery and a notice of facts was filed in federal court on Jan. 29.
"These are the facts submitted for purposes of defendant's guilty plea," the notice said.
Elmer E. Solomon, a 79-year-old Oakdale man, was killed in a Friday afternoon two-vehicle crash in Roane County.
Trooper Matt Armes investigated the crash for the Tennessee Highway Patrol.
Solomon was a passenger in a 2008 Nissan VSL driven by 77-year-old Merley E. Tilson, also of Oakdale.
According to the report, the Nissan was traveling east on Hwy. 61.
The other vehicle involved was a 2002 Chevrolet KTA driven by 74-year-old Samuel D. Norman of Harriman.
An attorney for Harriman has filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit which claims the city's 1959 annexation of South Harriman — and those since — should be void.
Attorney Gerald Largen, who also writes a column for the Roane County News, filed the suit late last year.
In a response filed late last month, attorney Michael S. Kelley said Largen had waited 50 years to respond to the South Harriman annexation.
People looking to discard unwanted medication in the Roane County Sheriff's Office drug collection bin should call ahead first.
Sheriff Jack Stockton said his office started locking the bin after someone put in needles, which are not accepted.
"We have to make sure we don't have any needles put in there, so when they clean it out they don't get stuck with them," Stockton said. "You don't want to get stuck with a dirty needle."


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im a mom of 2 and my eldest just turned 3. i am very interested in homeschooling him ut dont know where to start researching what i have to do or need! i understand it takes alot of researching and understanding to do it and considering that it is something soooo important for my childs life which is his education i wanted to know if anyone could guide me to the right resources to start my research and preparation so when he is ready for kindergarten i can start schooling him! any advise would be great too! please
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1. There is a post "stickied" to the top of this group that has the state laws in it. Start there. You'll need to know your state's laws to know when/if you need to report and what logs or information you'll need to prepare if any.
2. Next begin looking for homeschooling groups and co-ops in your area. You can search through yahoo groups or search in google for their webpages.
3. There are webpages out there to help you find the learning style of your child and your teaching style. You can use that information to help filter out some of the curriculum and education movements that are definately not going to work for you and your children.
Learning styles 1 and Learning styles 2
The quiz for this one is at the bottom of the page, it first explains the types of teaching styles: Teaching styles
4. Another way of narrowing the curriculum choices is to answer the question.... Are you a Catholic, Protestant, or Secular homeschooler? There are a number of each of those curriculums. And science and history are often really focused through those lenses. It is especially felt in the Young Earth Protestant science curricula.
5. Do you need a curriculum that ties everything together for you or do you want to piece everything together for yourself?
6. And lastly ask yourself what you want your day to look like. How much time do you want to spend on school each day?
After that you'll have a good jumping off point for looking through curriculums and homeschooling movements until you have a good fit for your family. Also remember that things change. You can start out in classical and move to eclectic and then move again to unschooling (or the other way around) and it's okay!
Welcome to the group!
As a home school workshop leader, I put together a free web page that will answer most of your questions...be sure to check out the links too.
I am one of those moms who started home educating when my eldest was about 3. I see learning as a way of life rather than a job. I used to write articles about getting started I'll see if I can find some of them for ya...
this article is about how to start a learning environment to babies/toddlers.
http://voices.yahoo.com/home-education-young-child-782315.html?cat=4 this article is how to start home educating your preschooler/toddler
This is my Homeschoolers Top 10 Checklist -
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Quoting KickButtMama:I am one of those moms who started home educating when my eldest was about 3. I see learning as a way of life rather than a job. I used to write articles about getting started I'll see if I can find some of them for ya...
this article is about how to start a learning environment to babies/toddlers.


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Garden Tool | This time of year gardeners appreciate the color and good looks of heaths and heathers. Most heather species prefer sun, acid soil and some supplemental summer water. To learn more about heathers join the Cascade Heather Society. For a $5.00 yearly membership, you will receive three color newsletters per year. To join, mail a check to Alice Knight, Secretary-Treasurer, 1199 Monte Elma Rd. Elma, WA 98541-9038.
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