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OOH a new trailer yay cant wait
Anything new about the Hobbit is like a birthday gift before the actual birthday, can't wait.
I'm going to have a special elevensies in Frodo and Bilbo's honor!
Every year around the holiday's, I re-read the Hobbit and L.O.T.R for fun....I've always wondered what would've happened when Gondor got death threats from Mordor, if maybe Gondor should've tryed to reason with Mordor 1st and given peace a chance, everything probally would've worked out cause Mordor would've admired Gondor's diplomacy, hmmmm, I always wonder what would've happened if Gondor had done it that way....
You're weird Darth...really weird. :)
Yeah, Darth, I've always thougt about that too.... ...Not!
What? No one's ever heard of "What If" or "ElseWorld's" or S.W. "Infinities, I find this Lack of Imagination disturbing, lol...
I think its a joke of our times guys. I gotcha Darth.
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The leader of a panel charged with reviewing September's attack in Benghazi, Libya, said Sunday that criticism of his report was unfounded and did not accurately reflect how his review was carried out.
Thomas Pickering, a former ambassador and co-chair of the Benghazi Accountability Review Board, said on CNN's "State of the Union" that critics at last week's congressional hearing into the attack were wrong in their assertions his board failed to interview key witnesses.
"I'm waiting to see whether there's any 'there' there yet. I've looked at it very carefully, I listened to the hearings. A number of criticisms were not based on the actual happenings," Pickering told CNN chief political correspondent Candy Crowley.
Pickering's report, released late last year, found "systemic failures and leadership and management deficiencies" at the State Department in the lead-up to the attack in Benghazi, which left four Americans dead.
As a result, four State Department officials were disciplined immediately after the report's release. One resigned, while three others were placed on administrative leave and relieved of their duties.
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Some of those potential witnesses testified Wednesday in front of the House oversight committee, including Gregory Hicks, the deputy chief of mission in Libya at the time of the attack. He said he felt some high-level State Department officials were let off the hook by the report.
"I think that in our system of government, the decision-making authority is at the level of presidentially appointed, Senate-confirmed individuals. That's at the level of assistant secretary or higher," Hicks said Wednesday.
Some Republicans have said the report was too easy on then-Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, but Pickering argued Sunday that his panel was charged specifically with investigating security decisions, which he said were not made at her level.
"She has already made clear the buck stopped with her," Pickering said. "But we were interested in where the decisions were made. And she did not make the security decisions."
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(My experience has indeed been that most mainstream Linux distributions are indeed easier and quicker to install than Windows, barring the increasingly rare case of incompatible hardware.)
it starts with that you cant download any iso file or such stuff from the website, even they dont sell the iso or the cd they sell the lisence + key.
activation etc... so come on installation of ubuntu is way waaayyyy less problematic than installing windows.
(My experience has indeed been that most mainstream Linux distributions are indeed easier and quicker to install than Windows, barring the increasingly rare case of incompatible hardware.)
But that was not the question, I just said if people got installed a ubuntu from somebody because they are not able or they belive that they are not able to install it their own, are to a higher change less intelligent than people who install it themself.
The chance is higher that their IQ is lesser not that every single one is more stupid. And btw it was more like a quick idea collection what COULD be the reason for having so much ubuntu users on wikipedia, because I thought the numbers could not be representing the real distro-market-share. But we found at least bigger reasons that explain them so this reason is less likely a big point if even a point. (like that each mint user gets registrated as ubuntu user in this log).
So maybe I am wrong at this point, like I said that was not the point, it was just a random guess in the search of reasons.
UPDATE: it was just a random thought, even if I am right here, I dont think that dumb people really use wikipedia more. I think at least you know a way to get your information, what is again a sign of intelligence. (no 100% proof again)
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Yeah, yeah. Elitism is the word. Shall we now proceed to prove our intellectual superiority by quantifying our collective knowledge of operating systems, Linux in particular, thus making explicit how much more awesome we are than all the sorry muggles who have never even compiled a kernel?
Bleh, I'm too tired to do even sarcasm very well, sorry.
But that makes my sentences not wrong. its just true that linux got used first basicly only on universities more or less and from students... and even today the linux-usage rate on universities is shurly higher, and again the mean iq from students is most likely higher than the iq from non-academic people.
You maybe dont like it that people talk about that but it is still the truth.
I once thought I was smart just because I could make my own OS (at least it boots!), something very few people are capable of doing. Then I went to understand that I wasn't that special; the really smart people are mathematicians and physicists (and perhaps philosophers). So no, being able to code whatever you imagine (being good with computers) does not make you special.
In this computer era where, despite abundant freedom of choice between Windows, Linux or something else, all operating systems at the end behave identically according to pre-installed BIOS components, the point is not which computer is better to use, but first of all do we need to bother with this machines at all. Fascism, communism, capitalism, socialism, democracy included, from first to last these are all systems built on one and the same motherboard - the state. It is not mentioned anywhere and nobody speaks of it, but choosing the lesser evil is not the only option. If "good" is not on the list of offered options, why choose anything at all in the first place?


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DOVER — In a short session that lasted approximately 1� hours Friday, the state called two more witnesses in the trial of Christina Thomas, who has been charged with first-degree assault for allegedly starving a young boy between 2006 and 2010.
Marlene Thomas also said Christina Thomas was incredibly "bossy and controlling" and she didn't like visiting their New Durham relatives. She said the mother of the victim told her she was not allowed to sit on furniture inside the home either, which was stated earlier in the mother's own testimony this week.
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In cross-examination, Keable asked Michael Thomas about tofu blended milkshakes he saw the victim consume, because Christina Thomas told the approximate 10 to 15 people living in the house the boy needed to be on a special diet for allergies. The prosecution says the boy's doctors never confirmed the numerous allergies Christina Thomas said the boy had, including to gluten and lactose products.
Keable also asked Michael Thomas why he never confronted Christina Thomas or took pity on the child if he had so many doubts about the victim's treatment. Michael Thomas replied, "I needed a place to stay."


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FLORENCE, NJ —Attorney General Anne Milgram, Jerry Fischer of the New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control and The Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility partnered today to bring a life-saving lesson about the dangers of drunk driving and underage drinking to students of Florence Township Memorial High School. Florence Township Memorial High School will be the first of four presentations across the region this week. Brandon Silveria and his father Tony spoke to students about the importance of "making the right choice" about alcohol – and if students are under the age of 21, that the only responsible decision is not to drink. Brandon is a young man who was involved in an alcohol-related crash at age 17 just before his high school prom. The Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility is a national not-for-profit organization funded by distillers dedicated to fighting drunk driving and underage drinking.
"Prom and Graduation Season is a time of great celebration for high school students, but unfortunately alcohol is sometimes part of that celebration with tragic consequences,'' Attorney General Milgram said. "The most recent statistics available show that in 2006, 714 youths under 21 were killed nationally in alcohol-related traffic fatalities during the Prom and Graduation Season (April, May, June). It is important that we continue in our efforts to stop drunk driving and underage drinking to keep the teens of New Jersey safe and alcohol-free."
"In New Jersey in 2006, 367 youths under age 18 were arrested for driving under the influence and 2,902 youths were arrested for liquor law violations (UCR 2006)," said Shannon Adams of The Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility. "Our goal with this presentation is to raise awareness about this serious problem and help our youth to make the right choice about alcohol. I'm pleased we were invited to Florence Township Memorial High School today, and I am hopeful that Brandon and Tony's words will resonate with the students."
During the presentation, Brandon Silveria told students his wrenching story of how as a high school student he had everything a teenager could want—a job, a girlfriend and plans for the future—until he had a few drinks at a party and chose to drive home. After falling asleep at the wheel, crossing the centerline and crashing into a tree, he was left in a coma for three months and spent several years in rehabilitation. Brandon was so badly injured that basic motor functions such as walking, talking and swallowing had to be re-learned. He has permanent brain injury and suffers from dangerous seizures. Brandon's presentations continue to receive standing ovations from students across the country.
"What you become depends on the choices that you make," said Brandon. "When I was seventeen, I had a job and a girlfriend. Because of my crash, I lost both of them. My hope is that by sharing my experiences with other young people, I can prevent others from being hurt or killed."
Through educational efforts such as the Silveria lecture and video program, The Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility educates students across the country about the hazards of underage drinking and driving. Since Brandon and his father Tony have become spokespeople for The Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility, they have addressed well over two million high school students nationwide and have been featured on such television programs as "Rescue 911," NBC's "Today," as well as media outlets across the country.
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- Wayne Valley High School, Wednesday, April 16, 2008
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High Style Art Deco Car Mascots which could be used as bookends also.
These pieces are typical of esteemed works produced by the Editor D.I.M., Rue du Colisee, Paris. They made the most high end Art Deco bronze pieces and chromed a lot of them, mostly the car mascots.
Every work that I have seen by Editor D.I.M are the most stylized Art Deco pieces of any of the 1920's Paris bronze editors, bar none. They are extremely rare and would not surprise to retail at least for 5,000 each.
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County wants coalition to tackle forest travel plan
The Plumas County Board of Supervisors (BOS) approved a letter at a meeting Tuesday, March 8, inviting other counties "to form a coalition to explore legal and political remedies" to the Forest Service's new travel management plans.
At the same meeting, Sierra Access Coalition (SAC) Executive Director Corky Lazzarino vowed to challenge the Plumas National Forest's (PNF) travel management plan in court.
BOS Chairwoman Lori Simpson began the conversation by informing the audience, "All the appeals that were submitted, including Plumas County's, were denied."
Chester Supervisor Sherrie Thrall explained that Indian Valley Supervisor Robert Meacher was on the board when "the rural counties surrounding Plumas County had a group of supervisors that kinda met and coordinated and at some point the issues were taken over by RCRC (Regional Council of Rural Counties) and the group decided to dissolve."
"Again we're seeing the real benefit and mutual support, especially in our tough budget times, because no one county can afford to take on an issue as big as something like the Forest Service."
Thrall suggested that the group would likely outlive the travel management issue and find new areas where the northern counties could collaborate.
"I believe we're going to get a lot of support from other counties," Graeagle Supervisor Jon Kennedy commented.
He elaborated that Plumas County Sheriff Greg Hagwood's recent comments at a tea party meeting, vowing not to enforce many of the new travel management rules, caused representatives from El Dorado, Sierra and Butte counties to contact Plumas officials with words of encouragement.
"Hopefully we can come to some resolution without all this litigation," Kennedy concluded.
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Lazzarino lamented that her group put a significant amount of time into creating suggestions for altering the travel management plan, only to have them all denied.
"Litigation isn't something anybody wants to do, but the consensus of SAC is that we must take this case to court to lift the unreasonable restrictions that are being imposed on our public lands."
Addressing the supervisors directly she continued, "Each of you has been extremely supportive of our position regarding travel management and I thank you for that. Now is the time to carry your support to the next level.
"SAC has consulted with two attorneys, and they believe we have a very strong case. Litigation is very expensive. Our attorneys estimate the cost to be $50,000."
Lazzarino said her group was holding several fundraisers that would hopefully generate around $20,000, while she expected other user groups, businesses and private citizens to lend financial support.
"Now we are asking the counties to join us," she concluded.
Although supervisors signaled their support for her cause, they did not directly address her request for funds, as it was not on the agenda.
Forest Service response
Plumas National Forest Supervisor Alice Carlton told Lazzarino, "The appeal resolution points that SAC put together were far above, and creative in their ideas, of anything else that came from any of the appeals.
"I would have really enjoyed and appreciated having the opportunity to participate with SAC during that appeal period to see if we could come to some sort of a negotiated agreement on some of those appeal points.
"Unfortunately, SAC chose not to dialogue and I know that they have to do that for legal reasons, but I did really look forward to working with SAC on some of those points."
Despite Carlton's apparent good intentions, none of the appeal meetings between PNF staff members and appellants led to negotiated agreements and it appeared the process gave her little authority to make changes to the travel management plan at that stage.
SAC was not the only group to decline participation in those meetings.
The Wilderness Society, arguing from the opposite perspective, also followed legal advice to skip those meetings.
Carlton added that many of the suggestions received in the appeal process conflicted with the National Environmental Policy Act studies the PNF had done, or they would have required new expensive studies.
Addressing the future, she added, "I invite working with the county, with SAC, with other user groups so that we can jointly move forward from this place of decision to hone this decision so we can get it better to meet your needs.
"One of the things that I talked to many of the appellants about is we need to prioritize because I don't have the resources.
"I don't know that anybody has the resources to take on everything at once and so I'm really encouraged that the county set up the coordinating council with regular meetings so that we can start tackling some of these issues and hit those that are the highest priority to the county first."
At this point, Meacher motioned for Thrall and Eastern Plumas Supervisor Terry Swofford to be the county's representatives on any coalition formed in response to the board's letter.
Meacher chose those two because they were already on the county's coordinating council, which has met extensively with the Forest Service on the travel management issue.
Several members of the audience chanted their preference for Kennedy to be on the committee, arguing that he had more free time as a new supervisor.
Meacher explained he wanted Thrall on the committee because her district had the Lassen National Forest on it as well "and this coalition needs representation on both in our county."
Swofford agreed, and motioned for Kennedy and Thrall to sit on the committee.
Meacher seconded the motion with a laugh, commenting, "That's the first time I've been here in 19 years that we made a decision like it was a game show."


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What is the difference between systemd and upstart?
What are the benefits and drawbacks of each?
openSUSE switched to systemd from sysvinit, not from upstart.
What is the difference between systemd and upstart?
What are the benefits and drawbacks of each?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OpenRC will give you an overview.
Upstart is older and is pretty much Ubuntu-only now.
SystemD is RedHat's, and it's been adopted by several major distributions, including OpenSUSE. It is aggressively Linux-only, which is why Debian refuses to move over.
OpenRC is Gentoo's own solution.
It's a bit of a mess now. Some new RedHat work is heavily based on SystemD (like the new multi-seat work), and with RedHat's backing, it is the favourite right now. Because of some design decisions, some major distributions like Debian and Gentoo are likely to stay away. Upstart is in Ubuntu hands now, which is not comparable to being backed by RedHat and OpenSuse, so probably a dead end. Gentoo doesn't have enough sway to push their (actually quite decent) solution so it will likely remain Gentoo-only.
So instead of unification, we have more fragmentation.
Why doesn't the distributions use launchd instead of systemd and Upstart?
Also why would they?
They could also simply use BSD init.
Yeah, depending on Apple to write your init system is the best idea ever.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Not_inv...e#In_computingIn programming, it is also common to refer to the NIH Syndrome as the tendency towards reinventing the wheel (reimplementing something that is already available) based on the belief that in-house developments are inherently better suited, more secure or more controlled than existing implementations.
It seems Apple successfully deployed it. So its kinda proven.
Why would they not?
I don't know. Is there anything bad about it?
Reason not to use it was it was ASPL, now it is Apache License, so is there any reason not to use it or re-consider it?
Any reason not to use launchd?


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In the last 10 years I have encountered perhaps 2 or 3 DVDs or streams where some other player was better than MPlayer at actual playback.
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I actually like Kaffeine and VLC for DVD playback, as their dvd menus tend to be better.
It terms of actual playback quality, I have never found anything better than MPlayer. XBMC devours CPU cycles, most players have no easy way to boost brightness (my TV does not have a brightness control, believe it or not), they choke on many subtitle files, especially when non-English languages are involved, etc.
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African American History Month
Carter G. Woodson, a native of Buckingham County, Virginia, launched Negro History Week in 1926 to recognize achievements and contributions of African Americans. Initially one week in February, encompassing the birth of Abraham Lincoln on the 12th and the birth of Frederick Douglass, thought to be on the 14th, National African American History Month has become a month-long event. The theme for 2009 is "The Quest for Black Citizenship in the Americas" and it encourages a look at the past as well as the present and future of citizenship for all.
Following the horrific race riots in Springfield, Illinois in September, 1908, an interracial group of Americans founded the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) in February 1909 to combat racist attitudes and treatment of blacks in this country. Just two generations after emancipation, a tide of racism had erased the promise of first-class citizenship that Lincoln's proclamation declared. In the South, whites had stripped blacks of the right to vote and enforced racial segregation. In the North, African Americans confronted myriad forms of discrimination that thwarted their aspirations. The Supreme Court turned a blind eye to the denigration of American citizenship taking place across the land and in the government itself.
The story of the NAACP is the story of struggle to create and maintain equal citizenship for all Americans. Through exposing the horrors of lynching, keeping the issue of equality before the courts, and organizing branches throughout the country, the NAACP drew a national following and inspired others to form organizations for racial change.
The Library recommends these books for the revealing, forthright pictures they provide of the lives of African Americans struggling for their rightful place as citizens, as human beings.
George Washington Carver by Tonya Bolden is among Booklist's Top Ten Black History Books for Youth for 2009. This beautifully produced book, looking like a photo album, recounts the life of the scientist whose work with peanuts was only a small part of the body of work he accomplished. Bolden, a Coretta Scott King Honor Award author, has written a number of other books about black leaders.
I, Matthew Henson: Polar Explorer by Carole Boston Weatherford, another Top Ten winner, is a collection of short poems about challenge, adventure, and prejudice the African-American Henson encountered as a member of Commander Peary's expedition.
Weatherford has also written Birmingham 1963, a series of short poems about the four black girls who were killed in the church bombing. This book won the 2008 Jefferson Cup Award, given annually by the Virginia Library Association for the best book of history or historical fiction for youth.
We Are the Ship: the story of Negro League Baseball by Kadir Nelson is an arresting tribute to the Negro Leagues and ALA's Best Youth Nonfiction winner for 2008.
In her autobiography, Mary, Mary E. Mebane recalls her early years in Wildwood, near Durham, NC, among the last generation of black people who endured segregation. Born in 1933 to hardworking, poor parents, Mary lived a lonely childhood. She realized early on that her mother, a tobacco factory worker, did not love her, in spite of Mary's efforts to please her. Her father, who did love her, couldn't compensate because he was often absent or unwell. Mary's older brothers were self-centered, disinterested in her, and sometimes mean, even violent. Her only real encouragement came from her Aunt Jo, her father's sister, who was herself educated and wanted the same opportunity for Mary. Mary was hungry to learn all she could. She read everything she could get her hands on, was an excellent student, and saw a college education as her ticket out of a dead-end existence. She writes with clarity, frankness, and humor of her family, neighbors and schoolmates, the conventions of school, church, and social life, coming of age, and the stark reality of segregation in the South in the 40s and 50s. This is a very interesting easy-to-read memoir. It might be an eye opener for young adults who have no memory of the days of Jim Crow, and lead to a more sympathetic understanding of victims of racism in this country. The author's last name, and the town of the same name, near Durham, are both pronounced Mebban.
Kindred by Octavia E. Butler is a classic and riveting time travel novel about a young black woman in 1976 California who is called back to the Maryland of 1815 to save the life of a drowning white boy. When she is called again, she realizes that she must continue to protect him until he fathers the child who will be her great grandmother. Butler raises interesting questions about the evolution in the roles and relationships of blacks and whites, who our kindred really are, and what our responsibilities to them are.
Barack Obama is the embodiment of the evolution of African American citizenship in this country. We wrote this about his memoir, Dreams from My Father: a story of race and inheritance, in 2005: "Obama is the recently elected US senator from Illinois who attracted much attention as the keynote speaker for the Democratic National Convention last fall. Long before he held elected office, however, he wrote this very interesting memoir of an unusual life spent searching for meaning in his mixed racial heritage. His mother was a white woman from Kansas, his father a black man from Kenya. One of the first Africans to study in the United States on exchange scholarships, Barack, Sr. met his wife at the University of Hawaii. They divorced when young Barack was six and his father returned to develop Kenya's economy. Barack's mother then married an Indonesian, and he spent several years in that mostly Muslim country learning its ways. For several years after college, he worked in Chicago as an organizer trying to improve living conditions for the city's poor blacks. Throughout these years, he ponders how to understand his parents and the hardworking white grandparents he knows, the meaning of his father's absence and early death, the place of his unknown African family, and where he fits into it all. Perhaps the most interesting part of the book is his account of visiting Kenya, meeting his half-sister and –brothers, and learning the truth about his father and the family before him. Obama writes well and tells a fascinating story from the perspective of one who bridges races and cultures to find the humanity in us all. After his trip to Kenya, he enrolled in Harvard Law School and was elected the first black president of the prestigious Harvard Law Review. It is easy to see that this likeable young man is going places and is someone to watch."
Indeed! Others have written of an ideal time when there will be no need for a month devoted to black history, when all people are accorded the recognition they are due for their accomplishments and contributions to society, regardless of their color. President Obama himself did not run for office as a black candidate, and his election may signal the realization of Martin Luther King's dream of the time when people are judged "not by the color of their skin but by the content of their character."
It still seems appropriate, however, to acknowledge the path that African Americans have trod to reach this day, and these books are good places to start. For these and more about African Americans and their history, visit www.tcplweb.org or call 988.2541.


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49-2095.00 - Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay
Inspect, test, repair, or maintain electrical equipment in generating stations, substations, and in-service relays.
Sample of reported job titles: Apparatus Lineman, Electrical and Instrumentation Technician (E & I Technician), Heavy Equipment Technician, Instrument and Control Technician (I & C Technician), Meter / Relay Technician, Relay Technician, Substation Electrician, Substation Mechanic, Substation Technician, Wireman
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- Construct, test, maintain, and repair substation relay and control systems.
- Inspect and test equipment and circuits to identify malfunctions or defects, using wiring diagrams and testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, or ammeters.
- Consult manuals, schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering personnel to troubleshoot and solve equipment problems and to determine optimum equipment functioning.
- Notify facility personnel of equipment shutdowns.
- Open and close switches to isolate defective relays, performing adjustments or repairs.
- Prepare and maintain records detailing tests, repairs, and maintenance.
- Analyze test data to diagnose malfunctions, to determine performance characteristics of systems, or to evaluate effects of system modifications.
- Test insulators and bushings of equipment by inducing voltage across insulation, testing current, and calculating insulation loss.
- Repair, replace, and clean equipment and components such as circuit breakers, brushes, and commutators.
- Disconnect voltage regulators, bolts, and screws, and connect replacement regulators to high-voltage lines.
Tools & Technology
Tools used in this occupation:
|Ammeters — Bench ammeters; Clamp ammeters; Volt-ammeters
|Locking pliers — Multigrip pliers; Vise grip pliers
|Metal shearing machine — Sheet metal guillotines
|Ohmmeters — Analog ohmmeters; Digital ohmmeters
|Voltage or current meters — Bench voltmeters; Light emitting diode LED voltage tester; Neon voltage testers; Series solenoid voltage testers
Technology used in this occupation:
|Analytical or scientific software — Fluke Corporation FlukeView Forms; OMICRON Test Universe
|Compliance software — Megger PowerDB
|Internet browser software — Web browser software
|Spreadsheet software — Microsoft Excel
|Word processing software — Microsoft Word
|Mechanical — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
|Design — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
|Mathematics — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
|Public Safety and Security — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
|Computers and Electronics — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
|Education and Training — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
|English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
|Telecommunications — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
|Physics — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub- atomic structures and processes.
|Engineering and Technology — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
|Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
|Equipment Maintenance — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
|Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
|Repairing — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
|Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
|Operation Monitoring — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
|Quality Control Analysis — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
|Troubleshooting — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
|Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
|Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
|Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
|Information Ordering — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
|Near Vision — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
|Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
|Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
|Arm-Hand Steadiness — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
|Written Comprehension — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
|Control Precision — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
|Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
|Selective Attention — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
Work Activities
|Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.
|Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
|Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
|Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
|Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
|Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
|Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
|Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
|Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.
|Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
Work Context
|Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets — 99% responded "Every day."
|Exposed to Hazardous Conditions — 78% responded "Every day."
|Outdoors, Exposed to Weather — 68% responded "Every day."
|Face-to-Face Discussions — 79% responded "Every day."
|Importance of Being Exact or Accurate — 65% responded "Extremely important."
|Telephone — 57% responded "Every day."
|Freedom to Make Decisions — 54% responded "Some freedom."
|In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment — 66% responded "Every day."
|Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable — 46% responded "Every day."
|Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled — 48% responded "Every day."
Job Zone
|Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
|Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
|Related Experience
|Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.
|Job Training
|Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
|Job Zone Examples
|These occupations usually involve using communication and organizational skills to coordinate, supervise, manage, or train others to accomplish goals. Examples include food service managers, electricians, agricultural technicians, legal secretaries, occupational therapy assistants, and medical assistants.
|SVP Range
|(6.0 to < 7.0)
Percentage of Respondents
|Education Level Required
|Post-secondary certificate
|Associate's degree
|Some college, no degree
Interest code: RC
|Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.
|Conventional — Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.
Work Styles
|Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
|Analytical Thinking — Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
|Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
|Independence — Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
|Initiative — Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
|Stress Tolerance — Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
|Self Control — Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
|Innovation — Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.
|Cooperation — Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
|Adaptability/Flexibility — Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
Work Values
|Support — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.
|Independence — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
|Working Conditions — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.
Related Occupations
|Robotics Technicians Bright Outlook
|Elevator Installers and Repairers
|Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment
|Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
|Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
|Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers
|Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
|Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Green
|Ship Engineers
|Transportation Vehicle, Equipment and Systems Inspectors, Except Aviation
Wages & Employment Trends
|Median wages (2014)
|$34.33 hourly, $71,400 annual
|State wages
|Employment (2012)
|25,000 employees
|Projected growth (2012-2022)
|Little or no change (-2% to 2%)
|Projected job openings (2012-2022)
|State trends
|Top industries (2012)
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2014 wage data and 2012-2022 employment projections . "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2012-2022). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.
Job Openings on the Web
Sources of Additional Information
Disclaimer: Sources are listed to provide additional information on related jobs, specialties, and/or industries. Links to non-DOL Internet sites are provided for your convenience and do not constitute an endorsement.
- Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers . Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2014-15 Edition.


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I am a long time Pentax supporter starting from the ist to the k-x to the k-30. When I first saw this, I thought great, I can dump my xz-1 and carry just one flash on holiday and use it between my dslr and my advance compact. But sadly, no. There is no hotshoe for this, so no flashgun, no evf. Also while there is the wired remote option for the k-30 and xz-1, it is only ir for this?
Pentax MX-1
Review based on a production Pentax MX-1
The Pentax MX-1 is a 12MP high-end compact camera with a fast 28-112mm equivalent zoom lens - the first camera of its type that Pentax has created. With a rich history in camera design, it seems fair that Pentax would seek to recapture the two-tone camera designs of the last century with its MX-1 enthusiast compact (the MX-1 is also available in an all-black model as well). A metal top and bottom and a leather-like band around the middle provide a gripable surface as well as a classic look. Thanks to the painted brass top and bottom plates, we're told users will enjoy that old tendency toward 'brassing' exhibited in well-used vintage cameras as the MX-1 accumulates wear. We haven't yet bashed the Pentax MX-1 around enough to test this feature, but there's still time.
Following the near extinction of the standard pocket digital camera in the wake of the smartphone juggernaut, camera manufacturers are aiming more squarely at the enthusiast market, and the MX-1 is a clear sign that Pentax considers it an important segment to serve. Dominated largely by cameras like the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 and Canon Powershot S110, and more recently by the Sony Cyber-Shot RX-100, the enthusiast pocket camera market consists of cameras with larger sensors, premium lenses, raw capture and a bias toward manual controls and modes, in addition to the usual auto and semi-auto modes.
The MX-1 shares a lens (and probably sensor) with the Olympus XZ-2: a 28-112mm equivalent zoom with a relatively bright F1.8-2.5 aperture across the zoom range. Physically though, they're very different cameras. The MX-1 is both wider and thicker, lacks a hot shoe, and surprisingly has only one control dial, skipping the trend toward a customizable control ring around the lens. In the MX1's favor are a slightly larger LCD (thanks to its 4:3 aspect ratio), that flips up and down in the same way as the XZ-2, and an EV adjustment dial that hangs over the right rear edge ever so slightly, for quick changes to the auto and semi-auto capture modes; it's also stiff enough that it doesn't turn by accident.
We were a little disappointed to see no hint of Ricoh's influence on the interface (Ricoh purchased Pentax 18 months ago, so we'd expect to see some of the fruits of that deal appearing soon). In particular, some of the GRD and GXR's control features, with customizable access to key menus and simple, smart controls would have been welcome. But several other omissions show that Pentax isn't aiming the MX-1 at quite the same market as some other premium compacts.
Built as much as a premium camera for the casual snapshooter as it is for the photographer craving more control, the Pentax MX-1 makes accessing its high quality optic and potentially good sensor less intimidating. It looks cool, and if it measures up to expectations, particularly from its lens and sensor, it will make a good street camera for semi-auto shooters, and a reasonable substitute for carrying an SLR everywhere.
Pentax MX-1 key features
- 12MP backlit CMOS sensor
- 4x 28-112mm equivalent F1.8-2.5 lens
- 3.0 inch, 920K dot LCD screen
- JPEG, Raw (DNG), Raw+JPEG capture
- 1080p 30fps video recording with stereo microphones
- Rear control dial and EV dial
- Pentax SLR-like interface
- HDR mode
CMOS sensor
The Pentax MX-1's 1/1.7" backlit CMOS sensor has a total resolution of 12.76MP, outputting a 12-megapixel image measuring 4,000 x 3,000 pixels. Many of the Pentax's rivals, including the Olympus XZ-2, Nikon P7700 and Samsung EX2F also use 1/1.7" 12MP BSI CMOS sensors. It seems likely that most of them share a single sensor, possibly the one Sony published details of in October.
Sensor sizes compared
The diagram below compares the size of the MX-1's 1/1.7" sensor to those in its nearest competitors - in general larger sensors potentially offer better image quality. The MX-1's sensor is equal to most of its direct competitors, like the S110, XZ-2, and LX7.
|The MX-1's sensor is smaller than recent premium pocket leaders, but on par with most premium pocket category competitors.
Enthusiast compacts: lenses, sensors and background blur
The table below compares the MX-1's lens specifications and sensor size against its main competitors and the X20. Along with the familiar 35mm-equivalent focal length, we've also included a 35mm-equivalent aperture range, which gives some idea of the control over depth of field offered by each camera's lens.
|Sensor area, mm2
|Focal length range
|Focal length range (equiv.)
|Aperture range
|Aperture range (equiv)*
|Dimensions (mm)
|Pentax MX-1
|Fujifilm XF1
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|Canon S110
|Fujifilm X20
|Panasonic DMC-LX7
|Samsung EX2F
* Equivalent aperture, in 135 film terms - this gives an idea of the depth of field control offered by the lenses when the sensor size is taken into account.
** Panasonic DMC-LX7 sensor area figures based on 4:3 aspect ratio mode
Photographers tend to be interested in how well a lens can blur backgrounds when shooting portraits at full telephoto, and in this respect the MX-1 is among the best in its class - matching exactly the ability offered by the Olympus XZ-2. This isn't the sort of shallow depth-of-field that a DSLR will offer with a specialized lens, but at the long end of the lens it'll give about the same flexibility as most DSLR kit lenses will offer.
The equivalent apertures also give a rough idea of how the cameras might compare in low light; to a degree they indicate how far a larger sensor should be offset by a faster lens. Obviously this isn't the whole story; the characteristics of the individual sensors matters too, as does the quality of in-camera processing for JPEG shooters. But the story is essentially the same - the MX-1 should do a bit better than most small-sensor cameras, but not as well as the RX100 over most of its lens range.
Size compared
The MX-1's larger lens and articulating screen means it's a little thicker than most cameras in this category, as well as a little wider. It's also thicker than the XZ-2. The Pentax MX-1 is still small enough to slip into a shorts or jacket pocket, and there's enough space on the back for a few extra buttons and controls. We have a feeling many users are likely to want to take advantage of the camera strap to show off this good-looking camera (though unfortunately we found it doesn't hang as well as we'd like with the strap lugs mounted in the front).
If you're new to digital photography you may wish to read the Digital Photography Glossary before diving into this article (it may help you understand some of the terms used).
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|Yasmin Franco 2013 Bio
Courtesy: UNCGSpartans.com
Release: 09/09/2013
Freshman (2013-14)
Was named to the Southern Conference All-Freshman team after posting a 17-14 record in singles ... went 10-7 in the spring season and was 6-2 against league opponents ... posted a 4-1 record at No. 5 singles and was 4-2 at No. 3 singles ... In doubles, had a 14-17 record and was 9-10 during the spring season ... was 5-4 against conference foes ... went 9-8 at No. 2 doubles ... paired with Jamie Grinberg and Dilara Yurtkuran ... had a 8-4 doubles record with Yurtkuran and was 5-3 against conference opponents.
High School
Franco was a four-star recruit according to tennisrecruiting.net and was ranked No. 18 in the state of Florida ... played more matches in tournaments after only playing one year of high school tennis her freshman year ... has a 34-34 record including a 27-8 mark against three-star and four-star recruits ...was ranked No. 33 in the Southeast and has continued to rise nationally at No. 112.
Yasmin Kristina Franco ... born September 25, 1994 in Windsor, Ontario ... daughter of Emmanuel and Patti Franco ... has a sister Alexis ... a member of the national honors society ... majoring in nursing.


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Thrombocytopenia is the medical term for a low blood platelet count. Platelets (thrombocytes) are colorless blood cells that play an important role in blood clotting. Platelets stop blood loss by clumping and forming plugs in blood vessel holes.
Thrombocytopenia often occurs as a result of a separate disorder, such as leukemia or an immune system problem, or as a medication side effect. Thrombocytopenia may be mild and cause few signs or symptoms. In rare cases, the number of platelets may be so low that dangerous internal bleeding can occur.
Thrombocytopenia usually improves when the underlying cause is treated. Sometimes medications, surgery or a blood transfusion can help treat chronic thrombocytopenia.
Thrombocytopenia symptoms may include:
Make an appointment with your doctor if you have any signs or symptoms that worry you.
Bleeding that won't stop is a medical emergency. Seek immediate help if you experience bleeding that can't be controlled by usual first-aid techniques, such as applying pressure to the area.
If for any reason your blood platelet count falls below normal, the condition is called thrombocytopenia. Normally, you have anywhere from 150,000 to 450,000 platelets per microliter of circulating blood. Because each platelet lives only about 10 days, your body continually renews your platelet supply by producing new platelets in your bone marrow.
Thrombocytopenia has many possible causes.
The spleen is a small organ about the size of your fist located just below your rib cage on the left side of your abdomen. Normally, your spleen works to fight infection and filter unwanted material from your blood. An enlarged spleen — which can be caused by a number of disorders — may harbor too many platelets, causing a decrease in the number of platelets in circulation.
Platelets are produced in your bone marrow. A disease or condition that involves your bone marrow, such as leukemia and some types of anemia, could lead to a reduction in the number of new platelets produced. Viral infections, including HIV infection, may reduce your bone marrow's ability to make platelets. Toxic chemicals, chemotherapy drugs and heavy alcohol consumption also can reduce platelet production.
A number of conditions can cause your body to use up or destroy platelets more rapidly than they are produced, leading to a shortage of platelets in your bloodstream. Examples include:
Dangerous internal bleeding can occur when your platelet count falls below 10,000 platelets per microliter. Though rare, severe thrombocytopenia can cause bleeding into the brain or intestines, which can be fatal.
Start by seeing your family doctor or a general practitioner if you have any signs or symptoms that worry you. Most cases of thrombocytopenia can be managed by your family doctor. In certain situations, your doctor may recommend that you see a doctor who treats blood diseases (hematologist).
Because appointments can be brief, and because there's often a lot of ground to cover, it's a good idea to be well prepared for your appointment. Here's some information to help you get ready and what to expect from your doctor.
Your time with your doctor is limited, so preparing a list of questions can help you make the most of your time together. List your questions from most important to least important, in case time runs out. For thrombocytopenia, some basic questions to ask include:
In addition to the questions that you've prepared to ask your doctor, don't hesitate to ask questions at any time that you don't understand something.
Tests and procedures used to diagnose thrombocytopenia include:
Once your doctor diagnoses your thrombocytopenia, you may undergo other tests and procedures to determine the cause. The tests and procedures you undergo depend on your other signs and symptoms.
Many cases of mild thrombocytopenia may not require treatment. The condition may resolve on its own. For instance, mild thrombocytopenia in pregnant women usually improves soon after childbirth.
Treating thrombocytopenia may involve several options:
If you have thrombocytopenia, try to:
Original article: http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/thrombocytopenia/basics/definition/con-20027170
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