text: On 08/10/2013 10:41 PM, Bruce Dubbs wrote: > I've been looking at transmission's update from 2.82 -> 2.82. > The main program seems to build OK, but the gtk window is ugly. > > The qt client is another matter. It now requires Qt5. I built Qt5 after > a few false starts. Since I have Xorg in /opt/xorg, it didn't honor > pkgconfig in all cases and I needed to add: > > pathappend $XORG_PREFIX/lib LIBRARY_PATH > pathappend $XORG_PREFIX/include C_INCLUDE_PATH > pathappend $XORG_PREFIX/include CPLUS_INCLUDE_PATH > > to /etc/profile.d/xorg.sh. I also installed Qt5 in /opt/qt-5.1.0. The > configure command was: > > ./configure -confirm-license \ > -opensource \ > -release \ > -prefix /opt/qt-5.1.0 \ > -nomake demos \ > -nomake examples \ > -optimized-qmake \ > -opengl es2 \ > -xcb > > All of the libraries are prefixed with libQt5, e.g. libQt5Gui.so. There > is a conflict with programs like qmake, so the order of the directories > in PATH is critical and changes if a program like KDE wants to link to > Qt4 or transmission which want Qt5. > > Building the transmission qt client was not hard: > > export PATH=/opt/qt-5.1.0/bin:$PATH > cd qt > qmake qtr.pro > make > INSTALL_ROOT=/tmp/transmission/install make install > > The Qt5 interface for transmission is much nicer than the gtk interface. > > The question is how to handle this in the book. Add another page for > Qt5? Just skip the Qt version of transmission? Something else? > > -- Bruce > I was going to add Qt5 to the book, but QtWebKit build failed because of Bison 3.0. Since I dislike using /opt for anything installed using tested instructions, I'll just install binaries to /usr/lib/qt5/bin (for qt4 we have /usr/lib/qt4/bin) and symlink the files to /usr/bin with -qt5 suffix. Then, I'm going to add qtchooser, a package which contains all the qt apps, but they can be changed using simple config file to invoke -qt4 or -qt5 versions (precisely, to invoke executables from /usr/lib/qt4/bin or /usr/lib/qt5/bin).


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Nice poem, with a rather attractive title, but I think the "starts" is meant to be "stars". I am not sure, but it seems to make more sense that way...? Also, there are some grammatical errors here and there. Perhaps if you spent more time fixing this poem up, it'll turn out even better. I see a lot of potential with this composition, because it has a very meaningful and moving message, with a captivating title that stayed true to the theme and completion of poem. I think this poem can still be improved. And you need not include that explanation within the parenthesis - let the poem speak for itself.
Here are some of the gramatical errors I think you can change:
absorving all the light
absorving --> absorbing
that appears when the sun fall's
There is no need for the apostrophe.
that the far starts alight
Again, I think you mean here "stars" not "starts"
even if there so small
there --> they're
they just give it all they got
they --> they've
maybe is time for me
is --> it's
Also, I think some of the lines can do with some more improvement to make it more understandable in its meaning with the reader, like say some rearrangement, or change of wordings, even, to feed it some depth. Anyways, all in all, it was a good poem that just needs some fixing. Best of luck, and keep practice by writing and reading more.

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This guide is aimed at the novice Kindle Fire owner who wants more out of their device, but has been overwhelmed by all the jargon and maze of directions on what to do and how to do it. I've read through many of the threads here and I've noticed one common problem. While user-friendly tools like Kindle Fire Utility (KFU) have managed to help countless owners modify their devices, there are still a significant percentage of users who have stumbled along the way. KFU is a great utility, but because it gets the user up and running without teaching them first how to walk, any mishap results in confusion, frustration and another post on the forum asking the same old questions. My hope is this guide will provide the novice users with a general overview, some basic knowledge, and a foundation to help them seek out the answers they need without rehashing topics that have been discussed numerous times. This is not a copy-and-paste how-to guide. I've intentionally left out any commands so the reader is not tempted to fall into the same traps I'm trying to help avoid. If this is your first time with this guide, I suggest that it be read from top to bottom because the document builds upon the knowledge from the previous sections to explain the next.
What is stock? What is rooting? What is a ROM?
Stock is how the Kindle Fire was shipped to you. The term is used interchangeably to describe the original operating system loaded at the factory and the general state of your Kindle Fire. If you've done nothing more than use your Kindle Fire in the Amazon approved way (browsing, reading eBooks, using apps from the Amazon AppStore, etc.), you are running the stock software on a stock device.
The first step outside of this stock state is to root the device. With a stock device, you are using it as a standard user and not an administrator. You have no real administrative privileges and it can only be used as Amazon intended for it to be used. Just as a Windows or Mac OS based computer can be configured to prevent the standard user account from installing new software or performing other low-level tasks, the same is true of the Kindle Fire. Whether this is to protect the user from doing harmful things or locking the device down to Amazon services is a matter of perspective. However, if you want to get outside the confining box of the stock software, you will need root privileges. The process of obtaining these administrative privileges is called rooting. If you like the standard Kindle Fire user interface, but you want some other minor enhancements, rooting may be sufficient for your needs. However, there are tradeoffs for obtaining root privileges on a stock device. While you'll be able to do things like installing apps from the Android Market (now Google Play), Amazon may block services like video streaming to a rooted device. In addition, rooting officially voids the warranty on the Kindle Fire.
The more adventurous user might want to ditch the standard Kindle Fire user interface altogether and install a 3rd party ROM. Also known as flashing, installing a ROM completely replaces the stock Amazon software in favor of an entirely different operating system. This provides a brand new user experience and puts you squarely in the driver's seat of the device, controlling what you use and how you use it. A new ROM will also provide additional features not available or possible in the stock or rooted stock configuration, but you'll have to give up Amazon's Kindle Fire services altogether. Needless to say, installing a ROM officially voids the warranty on the device.
What is a bootloader? What is a recovery?
A bootloader is the first piece of software loaded onto the Kindle Fire when it is powered on or rebooted. In a nutshell, the bootloader is responsible for setting the basic hardware configuration for the device before it hands off control to an operating system. For a stock device, when the "kindle fire" logo first pops up on the display, that's the bootloader doing its job and subsequently telling the Kindle Fire operating system to begin loading. Because the stock bootloader is so limited in its function, an alternative bootloader, FIREFIREFIRE, has been developed to provide some additional functionality. One of these features is easy access to recovery... which leads us to the next question and answer.
A recovery is a mini operating system that allows the user to perform ROM installations, backups, restores, wipes, and other maintenance tasks. For Kindle Fire users, there are two choices for recovery, Team Win Recovery Project (TWRP) and ClockworkMod Recovery (CWMR). Both provide a touch interface to mostly the same set of features, but TWRP seems to be the more popular of the two. Either one will work just fine and will be the go-to spot for flashing a 3rd party ROM. If the installed operating system is malfunctioning or you just want to try something else out for a while, you can use the recovery to backup the current ROM and flash a new one. If you change your mind at a later date, you can also use it to restore a saved backup.
What is fastboot? What is adb?
Fastboot and ADB (Android Debug Bridge) are command line tools for your computer that allow for direct interaction with the device. They are both available for Windows, Mac OS X and Linux.
The 8 GB of storage space on the Kindle Fire is divided up into predefined sections called partitions. The bootloader, recovery and operating system have their own specific partitions. The primary function of fastboot is to flash or erase these partitions on the device. For example, fastboot can be used to flash FIREFIREFIRE or TWRP onto their respective partitions. Because each of these parts has their own particular partition, fastboot can flash or erase them without affecting another. One thing to keep in mind is that while the term fastboot most commonly refers to the command line tool, it can also refer to a particular mode on the Kindle Fire used to accept fastboot commands. Essentially, the Kindle Fire must be in fastboot mode for the computer to send fastboot commands to it.
ADB, on the other hand, primarily deals with file level interactions like copying a file to and from the device. However, ADB's most powerful feature is its ability to start a linux shell and execute some powerful commands directly on the device. The types of shell commands and their usage are outside the scope of this document, but most users won't be utilizing them anyway. Most commonly, adb is involved in the process of rooting the device or preparing it to flash a 3rd party ROM, then mostly unused after the process is complete.
The fastboot and adb commands require the Kindle Fire to be in specific states for the host computer to interact with the device. The fastboot tool needs the Kindle Fire to be in fastboot mode and cannot send commands to the device otherwise. Similarly, the Kindle Fire must be in recovery or booted to an operating system (with USB debugging enabled) for it to work with the adb tool. It's not possible to go back and forth between the two without at least rebooting the device.
What is a bootmode? What is a bootloop?
As the Kindle Fire powers up or reboots, the bootloader begins to do its job and checks for the bootmode of the device. The bootmode tells the bootloader how it should proceed in the boot up process. Most users will just be concerned about three of these bootmodes: normal (4000), fastboot (4002), and recovery (5001). In a great majority of the cases, the Kindle Fire will be in the normal bootmode setting, telling the bootloader to continue right on to booting the operating system. However, there are circumstances when the device needs to be started up directly in fastboot or recovery mode. This is possible by changing the bootmode setting and rebooting the device. Bootmode is a persistent setting, meaning the Kindle Fire will remember this new setting until it is changed again. No amount of restarts or ROM flashes will change the bootmode until it is explicitly changed again. This is a very important fact to remember because it's the cause of so many help requests...
A bootloop is essentially the device booting directly into fastboot or recovery mode on every start up because the bootmode has been set to that particular setting. The posts on the forum describing problems like, "stuck on the yellow triangle" or "keeps going into recovery" are in most cases caused by the bootmode setting. Technically, the device isn't doing anything wrong since it's been told by the bootmode to boot in those modes, but if the user doesn't know about the bootmode or how to set it back, it appears to be broken. The bootmode just needs to be set back to normal using fastboot or adb (KFU uses them behind the scenes to do the same), and the device can be rebooted to the operating system.
What is a brick (hard-brick / soft-brick / unbrick)?
In the strictest sense, a brick is an irreversibly broken device and about as useful as a masonry brick, hence the name. However, this slang term has come to include any malfunctioning device, so we have slightly more descriptive terms like hard-brick or soft-brick to indicate the degree of malfunction or difficulty of repair. To unbrick a brick just means to get the device back to working order.
With respect to the Kindle Fire, it's very difficult to completely brick the device unless physical damage or component malfunction is involved. In all software related bricking circumstances, the malfunctioning device can be unbricked. In 99% of the cases, you can fix it yourself with just a computer and a USB cable (maybe 2 cables, but more on this later). Only in the other 1% of the cases that involve a broken bootloader will you need more extreme measures. Unless you've dropped your Kindle Fire into the bathtub or tossed it off a building, everything will be OK. Take a deep breath, don't panic and keep reading.
How do I unbrick my Kindle Fire?
Let's get the bootloop brick out of the way first. This shouldn't even be considered a brick by definition since the Kindle Fire is actually functioning correctly and working as expected. Regardless, it gets thrown into the realm of bricks, so it's here as well. As noted in a previous section, just getting adb or fastboot to set the bootmode back to normal will fix it. That is unless something else was done to the device after the change in bootmode preventing access to adb or fastboot commands. Then it's actually a brick at that point.
Most bricks will involve a malfunctioning operating system. These are typically caused by a bad flash or accidentally renaming / removing key components of the operating system. Most of these are probably with the rooted stock Kindle Fire software since these devices are the least likely to have a recovery installed.
The one word most often used in unbricking strategies is fastboot. If fastboot commands can be issued to the Kindle Fire, it's 80% fixed and the hard part is over. All that needs to be done then is to flash a new bootloader and recovery, reboot the device into recovery, flash a new ROM, and it's fixed. Everything else involves the question of how get the Kindle Fire into fastboot mode in the first place. Because the bootloader enables fastboot mode on the device, it plays a key role in the unbricking process and dictates what needs to be done. We'll go from easy to difficult.
With the FIREFIREFIRE (FFF) bootloader installed on the Kindle Fire, a yellow triangle logo (versions 0.9 to 1.2), a kindle fire with android logo (version 1.3) or a white and blue kindle fire logo (version 1.4 and beyond) will appear on the display as the device boots up. If you have FFF installed and running, you already have easy access to fastboot mode because FFF temporarily enables fastboot mode for a short period of time as the device boots up. Send the device a quick fastboot command during this time and it will stay in fastboot mode until it's rebooted again. For just the temporary fastboot mode alone, FFF is worth the price of admission. Even if you never install a recovery and the device will only run the stock Kindle Fire software, the temporarily fastboot will save you from a bad headache if the operating system should ever go bad.
With the stock bootloader, the standard kindle fire logo will appear on the display as the device boots up. Unlike FFF, this bootloader does not have a temporary fastboot mode, so the bootmode on the device must be manually set to fastboot mode (4002) and rebooted. To set the bootmode on a stock device, adb shell commands must be executable on the system. Because unbricking typically means attempting to replace a broken operating system, the chances of getting it done this way aren't so good. Remember FFF from the previous paragraph? This is why FFF and temporary fastboot mode is like a golden ticket to unbricking, a close second to having a factory cable...
With the stock bootloader and a broken system unable to change bootmodes, a factory cable is required. A factory cable is a special USB cable able to force the device into fastboot mode. If the bootloader is working properly, the factory cable can get the device into fastboot mode without any additional help. Anyone handy enough with a soldering iron can modify a generic USB cable with a micro connector into a factory cable. Pre-made cables are also available for purchase in various places or from an XDA member for a reasonable price. With the Kindle Fire off, plug the factory cable into the USB port of the device and then the computer. The Kindle Fire will then boot up in fastboot mode. The factory cable works with either the stock or FFF bootloaders and it's a worthwhile safety net to have around. With a factory cable, unbricking just comes down to "plug it in and flash new stuff" in almost every bricking situation, except the next one...
For the unfortunate owner of a Kindle Fire with a bad bootloader, it's the worst case scenario. Without a working bootloader, the device cannot enable fastboot mode and nothing else can be loaded onto the device. Tinkering with the bootloader partition can certainly put the device at risk, but even this problem can be fixed with some surgery. Firekit offers a set of software and scripts that allows the bootloader to be loaded via USB. However, the Kindle Fire case must first be opened up to short a circuit that enables this USB boot option. Fortunately, the situation rarely comes up and careful flashing of the bootloader partition will minimize the possibility of it affecting the device.
What next?
To all readers - If you've read this far, please provide some feedback on this guide. I'd like to know if you feel it's a useful starting point for beginners and how you think it might be improved. Again, this guide is only meant to be used to build up a new user's knowledge base, so I don't intend to provide step-by-step instructions for these tasks... the guide is already long enough as it is. Otherwise, I'd like to hear what you have to say and perhaps I'll try writing some expanded tutorials in the future.
To the novice user - If you are having problems with your device, look for threads discussing similar problems. Odds are that you are not the first to encounter your specific problem and it's likely to have been discussed already. As a general word of advice... people here (and any other forum in general) are more willing to help you if you've tried to help yourself first. Try reading and searching for things on this forum. There's a lot here I know. Take your time and digest the information. Hopefully, the base knowledge you've gathered from this guide will help you to understand the discussions. Then if you hit a wall and just can't get anywhere, write your post detailing the problem, things you've tried and what happened as a result. A post that says "It's broken, help me" will get ignored while "I've tried A, B, C and get X, Y, Z... can someone suggest an alternative?" will get a flood of responses. Good luck!
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The transit service, which Mayor Terry Dowdall is optimistic could be up and running by April of this year, will require a significant investment from Essa. Though it's still unknown what that amount will be, he said the township will be responsible for paying for the majority of the costs.
"The $130,000 shows we are committed to go forward with the project and council certainly sees it as a huge boost to the area," Dowdall said.
He expects the final startup costs to come back lower though, saying $130,000 is just a "worst case scenario."
"The hard part about starting a new transit service is that you don't know the ridership....but we had to have a number to start with in the budget and basically work back from there," he said of the costs, which will be funded by a portion of the municipality's federal gas tax revenue.
The full details of the partnership are still being worked out and discussions have been taking place between the three partners for well over a year.
For the service, buses will run in a loop from Barrie, along County Road 90 through Angus and into Base Borden.
Dowdall said they are still looking at scheduling and how many stops will be put in Angus, though he said around three to four is a good guess.
"They want to make it quick to get out of the town to get back into Barrie...but there will be key stops along the way," he said.
Dowdall is hopeful at least 10 per cent of the service cost will be made back through revenues at the fare box, if not more.
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Buses for the service will be provided through Barrie Transit in a leasing arrangement and Dowdall said it's expected that Barrie will also provide in-kind services, like looking after the fare boxes and accounting.
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Dowdall believes the public transit partnership will result in more savings for the county in terms of helping local residents access social service programs offered in the city.
The transit service will also open the door for residents who can't drive or want to leave the car at home during the winter to travel to Toronto via the GO train from Barrie, Dowdall added.
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I didn't think you were looking to buy it. I'm not the collector you appear to be, but I do have 7 guitars now. The first guitar I owned was an archtop Harmony that my folks bought for me in '56 or '57. I don't remember the details anymore, but I did learn to play on that Harmony even though it was not an easy one to learn on. 2nd guitar was a Gibson single pickup ES series made in the late '50s or early 60s. My mother sold the Harmony while I was in the USAF in Pakistan, and I sold the Gibson around 1986 for $100 at a garage sale. The guy that bought it was so happy that he called me a few days later to thank me again. I was happy with the sale price because I had only paid $125 for it including an amp. Thanks for posting the pics of some of your guitars.
Ah...well I wasn't looking to buy it I was just wondering if you still had it. Thats cool that you have it. I can't let any go either which would be why I have a bout 40 instruments, most of which are guitars. Maybe when you get back you could take and post some pics here, we just love that kinda stuff! I have a 70's Gibson Les Paul Signature semi hollow which is pretty rare, but there was an Epi model of it too. Gibson made bass version and it is sold now as the Jack Cassidy model.
Hi Edward. I'm sorry, but I don't have any pictures of the HR, and I left it in MN while I'm wintering in SC. I never seriously thought of selling it because it is the only guitar I have like it. Besides, the last time I played it the humidity was so high it affected the finish due to absorbing too much moisture in the wood. (I was playing in a pole barn in July in MN and it was raining outside.) So it is no longer in pristine condition although it plays just fine.
So,Phillip, what did you do with the HR? Sounds like you sold it?
Phillip Picton, welcome to the group! How about some pics of that HR Fusion III?!?!?
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Just joined this group today. I have an Epiphone HR Fusion III, at least that's what I believe it is. I bought it new in the early 90s from Schmitt Music in Minneapolis, MN. A while back I looked for info on the value of this guitar, and I didn't find much info at all on the internet. I do know that the HR signifies that it the Howard Roberts signature model, and I'm pretty sure the III identifies that it has 3 pickups. The guitar had a noticeable static electricity problem when it was new so I had to have it fixed at the local guitar shop, Mark's Music, in Anoka, MN. I don't play this guitar much anymore since I started playing more acoustic guitars. I did own an Epiphone acoustic/electric classical guitar for a few years because I didn't want to have to haul a big amp around for my HR Fusion III. I was happy with that one for a few years before I decided to change to steel string dreadnaughts which give me more the sound that I want now.
Just checking in. New to the forum, new to the group. I purchased the EJ-200ce a few months back, and I am still amazed at what a nice guitar it is for the price. Big, rich, resonant, and with a seriously nice 2-pickup Shadow Electronics system. I've also owned one of the Epiphone Les Paul's in the past.
I am curious if Mr. Culver is still grooving on his EL-00 pro. I've been eyeballing a small-body guitar, and that is one of the ones on my list. Good for the country blues thing?
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In elementary algebra, completing the square is a technique for converting a quadratic polynomial of the form
to the form
In this context, "constant" means not depending on x. The expression inside the parenthesis is of the form (x + constant). Thus
for some values of h and k.
Completing the square is used in
In mathematics, completing the square is considered a basic algebraic operation, and is often applied without remark in any computation involving quadratic polynomials. Completing the square is also used to derive the quadratic formula.
There is a simple formula in elementary algebra for computing the square of a binomial:
For example:
In any perfect square, the number p is always half the coefficient of x, and the constant term is equal to p2.
Consider the following quadratic polynomial:
This quadratic is not a perfect square, since 28 is not the square of 5:
However, it is possible to write the original quadratic as the sum of this square and a constant:
This is called completing the square.
Given any monic quadratic
it is possible to form a square that has the same first two terms:
This square differs from the original quadratic only in the value of the constant term. Therefore, we can write
where k is a constant. This operation is known as completing the square. For example:
Given a quadratic polynomial of the form
it is possible to factor out the coefficient a, and then complete the square for the resulting monic polynomial.
This allows us to write any quadratic polynomial in the form
The result of completing the square may be written as a formula. For the general case:[1]
Specifically, when a=1:
The matrix case looks very similar:
where has to be symmetric.
If is not symmetric the formulae for and have to be generalized to:
In analytic geometry, the graph of any quadratic function is a parabola in the xy-plane. Given a quadratic polynomial of the form
the numbers h and k may be interpreted as the Cartesian coordinates of the vertex of the parabola. That is, h is the x-coordinate of the axis of symmetry, and k is the minimum value (or maximum value, if a < 0) of the quadratic function.
One way to see this is to note that the graph of the function ƒ(x) = x2 is a parabola whose vertex is at the origin (0, 0). Therefore, the graph of the function ƒ(x − h) = (x − h)2 is a parabola shifted to the right by h whose vertex is at (h, 0), as shown in the top figure. In contrast, the graph of the function ƒ(x) + k = x2 + k is a parabola shifted upward by k whose vertex is at (0, k), as shown in the center figure. Combining both horizontal and vertical shifts yields ƒ(x − h) + k = (x − h)2 + k is a parabola shifted to the right by h and upward by k whose vertex is at (h, k), as shown in the bottom figure.
Completing the square may be used to solve any quadratic equation. For example:
The first step is to complete the square:
Next we solve for the squared term:
Then either
and therefore
This can be applied to any quadratic equation. When the x2 has a coefficient other than 1, the first step is to divide out the equation by this coefficient: for an example see the non-monic case below.
Unlike methods involving factoring the equation, which is only reliable if the roots are rational, completing the square will find the roots of a quadratic equation even when those roots are irrational or complex. For example, consider the equation
Completing the square gives
Then either
In terser language:
Equations with complex roots can be handled in the same way. For example:
For an equation involving a non-monic quadratic, the first step to solving them is to divide through by the coefficient of x2. For example:
Completing the square may be used to evaluate any integral of the form
using the basic integrals
For example, consider the integral
Completing the square in the denominator gives:
This can now be evaluated by using the substitution u = x + 3, which yields
Consider the expression
where z and b are complex numbers, z* and b* are the complex conjugates of z and b, respectively, and c is a real number. Using the identity |u|2 = uu* we can rewrite this as
which is clearly a real quantity. This is because
As another example, the expression
where a, b, c, x, and y are real numbers, with a > 0 and b > 0, may be expressed in terms of the square of the absolute value of a complex number. Define
A matrix M is idempotent when M 2 = M. Idempotent matrices generalize the idempotent properties of 0 and 1. The completion of the square method of addressing the equation
shows that the idempotent 2 × 2 matrices are parametrized by a circle in the (a,b)-plane.
The matrix will be idempotent provided which, upon completing the square, becomes
In the (a,b)-plane, this is the equation of a circle with center (1/2, 0) and radius 1/2.
Consider completing the square for the equation
Since x2 represents the area of a square with side of length x, and bx represents the area of a rectangle with sides b and x, the process of completing the square can be viewed as visual manipulation of rectangles.
Simple attempts to combine the x2 and the bx rectangles into a larger square result in a missing corner. The term (b/2)2 added to each side of the above equation is precisely the area of the missing corner, whence derives the terminology "completing the square". [1]
As conventionally taught, completing the square consists of adding the third term, v 2 to
to get a square. There are also cases in which one can add the middle term, either 2uv or −2uv, to
to get a square.
By writing
we show that the sum of a positive number x and its reciprocal is always greater than or equal to 2. The square of a real expression is always greater than or equal to zero, which gives the stated bound; and here we achieve 2 just when x is 1, causing the square to vanish.
Consider the problem of factoring the polynomial
This is
so the middle term is 2(x2)(18) = 36x2. Thus we get
(the last line being added merely to follow the convention of decreasing degrees of terms).


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Last week we looked at what goes into our decisions to be healthy [7]: the hows, the wheres, the whos and whys of consideration, of envisioning and finally of commitment. It's a decision that puts ourselves at the core, we said.
Sometimes our path to that decision is smooth. Sometimes it's a collection of fits and starts. Usually, it's a little of both. Progress can come with slow, steady dedication and effort. But, oftentimes, there's at least a few experiences when we put the pedal to the metal. Whether it's an overwhelming, positive rush of internal motivation or the insistence of an external, swift kick in the pants, these instances of hyperdrive move us forward. And, yes, even if we lose some ground afterward, we're changed for the experience nonetheless. We've felt that higher level of health, whether it be fitness, nutrition, life balance, etc. Even if we give up some of the result, we know how good it was, and mark our words, you'll eventually crave it again and be back for more.
And, so, that's why we embrace the fits and starts, the push that is too intense to be wholly sustainable. Our motivation muscle isn't much different than our physical muscle. Ultimately, you have to max it out to build it.
In that spirit, we have a challenge.
We're talking something more than a new diet, something bigger than a 5K, something broader than a new work project, something, well, other than streaking through the neighborhood. We're talking taking on a new identity (alias not required but fun). We're talking an experiment that lets you slip into a different life than your own. It's a sneaky, tricky, scheming little trial that will leave you with some good stories and probably a serious sense of accomplishment. What if…you went fully "Primal" for a month? Took on the part of diehard, hardass primal man or woman?
No, we're not talking about donning skins, killing prey and giving up indoor bathroom facilities. But it does involve the spirit of acting. In all seriousness, what if you chose to play the part of Primal Blueprint extraordinaire, certified/certifiable health nut for one full month. You'd be the person who makes no compromises, no excuses in your diet or exercise routine. You'd take on the life of others who have the energy, the commitment, the bodies, etc. No cheating – ever. We're talking Soup Nazi inflexibility. Could you do it? Could you do it and have fun while you're at it?
It's summer, after all, when the weather and long days are more conducive to better exercise variety, when vegetables and fruits are cheaper and in season, when we all seem to have a happier disposition and more optimistic attitude. (Isn't July a little more inspiring than January?) Can you think of a better time than now?
Take up your drumsticks and join your fellow Apples in this experiment. All it requires is that you act as if you are a diehard for a single month. It's a 30-day tale (minus Morgan Spurlock) seeing how the other half (well, far few than half) lives.
The upside, the veritable beauty of the experiment (other than the alias possibilities) is that you are bound to gain new insight and perspective into the life that you've wondered about, even pined after. Up until now, it's been unattainable. (Perfection generally is. But people berate themselves nonetheless.) But to pretend that perfection for one month? That might get interesting. It's a version of letting the perfect be the enemy of the good. But for a limited time only!
The key phrase here is "as if."
All you have to do is act as if you were the person at the gym with unlimited resolve.
Act as if you can sustain Primal living 100% of the time.
Act as if you have no desire for sweets, bread, pasta and rice.
Act as if you can let the big and small stresses of everyday life slide off your back.
And don't worry that you may not be that person. All you have to do is act as if you were. Before you know it as if may turn into I am.
At the end of the month's challenge, you will see how you feel physically and mentally. Perhaps you'll love every minute of it and think it wasn't as hard as you anticipated. Maybe you'll feel that every day was an all out struggle and you'll applaud the return to your own version of measured balance. You may also find that your previous life contained some "vices" you don't really need anymore. You might find that the sensible (and some not-so sensible vices) contribute to the life you prefer to live… despite the health consequences. Hmmm. Maybe you'll need another month's worth of experimentation to decide how you feel.
We challenge you to give it a try. At the very least, you'll learn something about yourself.
If you're a regular reader, consider yourself "armed" with all the knowledge and tools you need to play Primal for a month: exercise routines, menus, recipes, stress relief tips, etc. You're ready for the experiment. The primal role is yours for the taking. Are you game?
Report back with your findings!
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According to the 1st Book of Samuel Chapter 25, Nabal (נבל), was a rich Calebite[1] who was also described as being harsh and surly. David (who was not yet king) and his band of men who had been outlawed by King Saul were living off the Wilderness of Paran and providing voluntary protection to the shepherds in the area.[2]
The account states that Nabal lived in the city of Maon, and owned much land in the Judean town of Carmel, as well as many sheep and goats;[3] the events it reports are stated as happening at the time of sheep shearing,[4] which in Israelite culture was a time for great festivities, owing to the importance of the wool trade.[5] During this time David sent a small group of men to Nabal with a request for what provisions were readily at hand. David told his men exactly what to say when they approached Nabal. The words David used were a reminder that Nabal's profit would not have been so great if his shepherds had not been protected. In addition, David extends a great deal of honor to Nabal, recognizing him as a nobleman of high stature. Nabal, who knew who David was, responded by questioning David's lineage and insulting his men. David took the insults personally and decided to do something about it.
It also reports that when Nabal rejected David's request, one of the shepherds,[6] recognized that Nabal could not be approached because of his abrasive nature and therefore informed Nabal's wife (named Abigail) of the situation along with a very positive account of the protection that David and his men had provided. Abigail recognized what Nabal had done and chose to intervene in order to avert David's wrath.[7] In the account, while David armed his men, and set off with 400 of them for Nabal's home, leaving 200 men behind to look after the supplies,[8] Abigail set off with her servants, and a very large quantity of provisions, without telling Nabal.[9]
The narrative continues by stating that Abigail manages to meet David and his men before David could reach Nabal and she pleads for David to accept the gifts she has brought with her, and begs that there be no bloodshed, asking to take Nabal's blame herself, and complimenting David by stating that Yahweh would make his dynasty long lasting, and David sinless and divinely protected;[10] as a result of her actions, David recognized that he is about to sin and calls off his threat and sends Abigail home in peace.[11] In the coda of the account, Abigail doesn't tell Nabal about what she has done until the following day, as, when she returns, Nabal is drunk and high spirited due to a kingly banquet, but when she does tell Nabal he has a heart attack, and dies ten days later;[12] the coda ends with David hearing about the death, recognizing that it was a punishment from Yahweh, and asking for, and receiving, the hand of Abigail in marriage.[13]
Abigail is described in the account as being beautiful and intelligent,[1] and the Haggadah treats Abigail as being one of the four most beautiful people in Jewish history (the other three being Sarah, Rahab, and Esther);[14] in the Haggadah it is claimed that David nearly fell in love with her while she was still the wife of Nabal, but Abigail's moral strength and dignity prevented any liaisons, although she is also criticized for stating remember your handmaid, as in the Hagaddah's view this was unbecoming of a married woman.[15]
The root meaning of the name Nabal is wilt,[16] and came to mean failure,[17] and so gained the figurative meaning of being shamelessly improprietous;[18] in the Nabal narrative, he is described as living up to his name,[19] in addition to being surly and mean.[1] Traditionally Nabal is euphemistically translated as fool, for which a Hebrew synonym is kesil (literally meaning fool); scholars regard it as possible that some features of the Nabal narrative derive from primitive mythology,[20] and it is notable that kesil particularly referred to the constellation of Orion,[21] and was translated as Orion by the Septuagint.[22]
Nabal (נבל) may be a deliberate satirical corruption of the name Nadab (נדב);[23] if this is an eponym then it probably referred originally to Jehonadab[24] (which is just a theophory of nadab), and thus represent the Rechabites.[25] In the genealogical lists of the Books of Chronicles, there is a man named Nadab, whose brother is married to a person named Abihail;[26] it is possible that the name Abigail (אבגיִל) is a corruption of Abihail (אֲביִהיִל), so that it more closely describes the character of the wife, since Abigail roughly means joy of my father, suggesting positive characteristics, while Abihail means only my father is strength.[20] Rather than the name of his wife was Abigail (שׁם אִשׁתּוֹ אבגיִל) the account in the Books of Samuel may have originally read the name of the chief of Abihail (שׁם שר אביהיִל), and told of a clan named Abihail, which left a political alliance with the Rechabites (represented by Nabal/Nadab) to join the Kingdom of Judah (represented by David's band of men).[20]
Textual scholars ascribe this narrative to the republican source of the Books of Samuel (named this due to its generally negative presentation of David and Saul);[27] the rival source, known as the monarchial source,[28] does not at first glance appear to contain a similar narrative. The same narrative position is occupied in the monarchial source by the story of a raid by Amalekites on the town of Ziklag, and the subsequent defeat of the Amalekites by David.[27][29] There are some similarities between the narratives: the fact that Ziklag and Maon are located in the region south of Hebron;[30] David leading an army in revenge (for the Amalekite's destruction of Ziklag and capture of its population), with 400 of the army going ahead and 200 staying behind;[30] David gaining Abigail as a wife (though in the Ziklag narrative he re-gains her), as well as several provisions; and there being a jovial feast in the enemy camp (i.e. Nabal's property). However, there are also several differences: such as the victory and provisions being obtained by a heroic victory by David rather than Abigail's peaceful actions; the 200 that stayed behind doing so due to exhaustion rather than to protect the baggage; the main secondary character being the former slave of the enemy, rather than the wife of the enemy (Nabal); David's forces rejoining their wives rather than being joined by damsels; and the Amalekites rather than Nabal being the enemy.
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After the horror of Eli David and Jackie Vance's deaths, the team works hard to figure out who was behind the shooting. The threat of war hinges on the outcome of the investigation, as Iran is implicated. Meanwhile, Ziva wants only one thing: revenge for her father's death.
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By the way, Kazmi was killed at the corner of Independence and 14th Street. I work in DC and recognized that the arch and the Dept. of Agriculture building.
This is totally off topic from the other comments, but having a medical background, I was stunned when Ducky announced that Jackie died of a single gunshot wound through the temple. With Vance screaming for towels and all of that blood, and then Tim saying she was hit but he wasn't sure how bad it was (a head shot?), I was sure she was hit in the chest and/or chest and abdomen. Didn't jive. Also, Vance will not go for revenge. Gibbs looking over at his children reminded him he didn't have the same "luxury" of throwing it all away as Gibbs had had. Vance understood this when he asked Gibbs to do it for him. And Vance is not leaving.
To follow up on previous posting, I also found it ridiculous that Eli would even be in the Director's house. I know it's supposed to be a secret he's there but come on, people know... and to let a huge target like that come to your family's house? What if his kids were there? Surprised they didn't have him take responsibility and feel guilty, but then maybe that would draw attention to how stupid of a plot point it really was. And why kill off Jackie anyway? It just draws attention to the plot hole of it all.
Hey suprsooz; Tony said "you are not alone"
is this the season finale?is there gonna be a season 11?and are tony and ziva ever going to get back together?
what was it that Tony wispered to Ziva when they hugged goodby as she was leaving for Israel?
@ Billie it was patty griffin- you are not alone
who was singing the song for Jackie Vances' funeral tonight on NCIS? and the name of the song?
It was a name which turned out to be the middle name of Bodnar the Mossad deputy director so that is how Ziva knew he was responsible for the shooting of her father.
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Across the street from La Reina, at the El Credito cigar factory, Tito Blanco rolls his first cigar of the day. Blanco sits at the first bench in the first row of this group of ten cigar makers. He has rolled cigars at El Credito for fifteen years; before that he put in twenty years performing the same task at the H. Upmann factory in Havana. Blanco has black hair with a shoe-polish shine, a neat mustache, a soldier's posture, and a gold eagle charm he wears on a chain around his neck. Dressed in pressed blue trousers and a sleeveless white athletic shirt that shows off his trim torso, Blanco lights a Marlboro he shakes from a pack he keeps next to a pile of cigar molds held together with a metal vise. With the cigarette dangling from his mouth, he resumes his task, reaching for some filler made from shredded tobacco leaves, then surrounding it with bigger binder leaves, positioning each binder leaf so that its tip points to the burning end of the cigar, its side veins turned upward to the left. Blanco bunches the leaves in his palm until he feels that he has the right amount. Every cigar of the same type must have an exact weight, length, and width.
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The book itself is excellent (as are most of the books in the Dragonriders of Pern series). What was disapointed was the quality of the recording, it sounded like it was recorded in a tunnel...even when downloaded at the best audio quality Audible offers. The narrator was also not up to Anne McCaffrey standards for previous books. The audiobook overall sounded amateurish.
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This book was very enjoyable, not too heavy or angsty like some urban fantasy can be. The characters were believable and fun. The supernatural premise was unique and promises to be something the author can build on in future books in the series (because it is obvious this will be a series).
If there was one criticism, it would be that the main conflict in the book was resolved a little too easily for my taste, I think the story might have been more interesting if there was more to the resolution between the main protagonist and the main antagonist- rather than the quick fix it ended up being.
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I would avoid any books narrated by Charlotte Hill. She does not have the ability to change her voice for different characters like any good narrator can. Her English accent pervades all - even the LA based characters!
Not as good as previous Gentry books.
Bring back Laurel Merlington! She was a great narrator for the other books. Unless she died, or was otherwise not available, please use her for future books!
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I already have listened to this book more than once. This book was a great listen.
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Amanda is a great narrator, she is one of those readers that brings the characters to life and can really express the humor in Molly's stories.
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I love this series. The narrator is good, Ms. Holloway does a creditable job with accents and differentiating character voices...and there are a LOT of characters to keep track of in these books! The plot thickens in this series, and it is starting to get a little muddled. It is still a great series, I just wonder how much farther the author can take it. in the last book and this one Cassie kills a god (little "g" but still). What does a girl do for an encore after that?
Pritkin. He comes through for Cassie every time; he is reliable, constant, selfless and pretty damn badass; and the sexual tension between them is not to bad either...the only problem is Cassie doesn't seem to even realize she has feelings for him.
I have listened to all of the Cassandra Palmer series so far...and the first two in the Dorina Basarab series. This one is my least favorite so far in the Cassie Palmer series...but not by much, it is still pretty darn good.
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I like the story, the series has been great, and this story is on par with the rest of the series. The problem is with the narrator. Ms St Claire has a very sweet voice, but she sounds very, very young. I picture the female lead as a 12 year old because of the narrators voice. This narrator would be better suited for childrens books or young adult. Her Scottish and Portugese accents are better than a few other narrators that have read books in this series have been...I just find the youth of her voice very distracting.
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Zambia has a white vice president for the first time since the country gained independence from Britain 47 years ago.
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These past twelve years have been a journey informed by many traditions of excellence which were developed by my predecessors and upon whom we were able to build; Dean Claire Fagin who set the School on the map with a focus on research and practice; Dean Norma Lang who made a difference in connecting all that with health policy; and Interim Dean Neville Strumpf who moved the School's strategic planning initiatives forward and integrated faculty governance. All my predecessors enhanced the School's visibility and reputation and gave us the momentum and set the stage for an incredible twelve years of innovations that made us truly a leading school of nursing globally.
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Nathan and Chamberlain were brought in to solidify a Tigers bullpen that struggled last season. Chamberlain, who foundered with the Yankees in 2013, had a strikeout. Nathan, who saved 43 games for Texas last year, struck out two. It was the Detroit debut for both."I liked what I saw from all of our pitchers today," rookie manager Brad Ausmus said. "They threw strikes."Rick Porcello started for the Tigers and allowed one run in two innings. He struck out three.Kris Medlen gave up one run in two innings in his spring debut for the Braves. Jason Heyward hit a long homer off Duane Below in his second at-bat.Heyward's shot cleared the palm trees beyond the right-field fence."I heard something hit the roof way out in right field and I figured out who hit it," Medlen said.STARTING TIMEBraves: Medlen, who won a team-high 15 games last season, allowed two hits and struck out one. He said he is just working on mechanics for now."I didn't hurt anything, so that's good," Medlen said. "I mixed my pitches and, when I missed, it was down, so that's exciting."Tigers: Porcello gave up one hit and struck out three while walking one. He was 13-8 with a 4.32 ERA last season in 29 starts.TRAINER'S ROOMBraves: Gerald Laird came out after the first inning with a lower back strain. The catcher said he got hurt while grounding out. He caught the first inning but said his back was bothering him so much he allowed a passed ball. Laird said he was day to day.Atlanta left fielder Justin Upton missed his second straight game with tenderness in his right side. He is also day to day.Tigers: Alex Avila caught four innings and went 2 for 2 in his first game after sitting out several days with back spasms.LONG BALLHeyward's home run soared over the right-field fence, a grove of palm trees and finally landed on a building that houses the Tigers' batting cages."I had the perfect swing and I just raked it," said Heyward, who hit 14 homers last season. "Doing it off a left-handed pitcher made it even better. My swing is taking care of itself."OUT OF ORDERTigers center fielder Austin Jackson batted sixth, an unusual slot for him, but Ausmus said Jackson could bat in any number of places this season and didn't plan to set anything in stone yet."We plan to try a few different things with him," the manager said. "Things will get mixed up. If he bats leadoff, it isn't like he's never done that before."Jose Iglesias led off for the Tigers.MORE FROM THE BULLPENBruce Rondon entered spring training last year with a shot to become the Tigers' closer, but was one of the final cuts before the team went north. With Nathan entrenched as the closer now, Rondon will be a setup man if he makes the club. Rondon went 1-2 with a 3.45 ERA in 30 games after he was called up last season and struck out 30 batters in 28 2/3 innings. He regularly hits 100 mph with his fastball.In one inning against the Braves, he retired all three batters he faced."I don't care how hard he throws," Ausmus said. "If he gets them 1-2-3, I will take it."Copyright by STATS LLC and The Associated Press
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