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How to create a wedding budget 23 Mar 2015, 7:25 am
If you are like the vast majority of the couples getting married, you probably do not have unlimited sums of money at your disposal. And yet, this is not something to stop you from having an unforgettable wedding day.
Creating a wedding budget is absolutely crucial if you want to make sure you don't spend more than you can afford – and if you want to make sure you still get the wedding of your dreams too. Here are some tips to help you create a wedding budget that truly suits your particular situation:
- Sit down and talk. Rule out the things you don't actually need or do not really want for your wedding. Decide on the things you can be "skimpy" with. Decide on the things you don't want to make any kind of compromise on. Be honest about everything and find "half-way" solutions that work for both of you.
- Talk about who pays too. Traditionally, the family of the bride pays for (most of) the wedding. However, these days it has become more than acceptable to split the cost between the two families or even to allow the couple to support everything on your own. Make sure you decide on what's best for everyone.
- Be very particular about how much you can afford spending. Take into consideration the total price of the wedding, as well as how much you can spend on each of the wedding vendors too. Also, don't forget to take into consideration the fact that gratuities are not always included in the contracts you sign with the wedding vendors – and this means that you will have to include them in your wedding budget too.
Your venue is one of the most important parts of the wedding – so make sure you pick yours as soon as you have a guest list draft for your Big Day. Come visit Black Horse Inn and we guarantee you'll love what we can offer: a historical venue surrounded by beautiful nature, exquisite service and the perfect "background" for a day everyone will remember decades from now!
Questions to Ask when interviewing Wedding Planners 16 Mar 2015, 9:55 am
Planning a wedding all on your own can be a tremendously difficult thing to do – especially when you don't have much spare time at your disposal and when you are not very experienced in planning large events.
Hiring a wedding planner can be the best solution even when you are running on a tighter budget – precisely because a professional can help you stick to your budget, keep the stress at bay and get the wedding of your dreams.
How to select your planner, though? What are some of the questions you should definitely remember to ask? Read on and find out more:
- Can he/she show you a portfolio of previous weddings he/she has done? Can he/she bring forward any references? Taking a look at your planner's previous work is extremely useful if you want to make sure his/her ideas are compatible with yours.
- What will happen if he/she falls sick and cannot actually attend your wedding? A serious wedding planner will provide you with a backup option and he/she will include it in the contract as well.
- What are the main types of services he/she offers? Some planners only offer wedding design services or day-of services, while other planners will offer a larger variety of services (including full wedding planning packages).
- Can your planner help you create a vision for the wedding? This is important to ask because, again, it will help you determine if his/her services are compatible with your idea of a perfect wedding day.
If you are still searching for a wedding venue in Northern Virginia, do not hesitate to come and visit Black Horse Inn. Surrounded by marvelous nature and designed to make you and your future spouse feel like royalties of the night, our venue is one of the best options you have!
What to Look for when picking a Ceremony Site 9 Mar 2015, 6:17 pm
Picking a ceremony site can be a really difficult thing to do – especially when there are so many options available out there. However, following some simple tips will help you find the perfect ceremony for your big "I Do". We have gathered some of the very best tips when it comes to making this choice, so make sure to read on and find out more.
- It should be relatively close to your reception venue. Most brides choose to book a venue that provides them with a reception venue and a reception site as well. This will save you time and, most of the times, it will save you money as well. However, if you plan on having a different kind of wedding, make sure your ceremony site is as close as possible to the wedding venue. This way, you will not have to waste time "travelling" from one to the other.
- If you are like the vast majority of the couples to-be-wed, you will want to stick within your budget. Don't be afraid to ask how much a ceremony site's services cost and don't be afraid to shop around either. Eventually, you will find something suitable for your budget and for your taste as well.
- Furthermore, if you want to have your wedding at a non-religious site, take into consideration the fact that you might have to book your own officiant. Many of these sites do offer certified officiants these days, but you should definitely ask about this before picking a ceremony site.
Black Horse Inn will provide you with a superb venue, with a gorgeous ceremony site and with the most splendid natural landscape as well. Come visit us, take a look around and book us for the most beautiful day of your life!
Spring Wedding Photo Trends 2 Mar 2015, 11:37 pm
Spring is here and this means that it is the beginning of a full wedding season. If you plan on having a spring wedding, make sure you capture this beautiful moment in your life with a stylish and beautiful spring wedding photo album. What are the trends out there and which are the types of photos you should definitely not forget to include in your album? Read on and find out more.
- Spring is all about flowers in full bloom – so make sure to talk to your photographer about including some photos of your flower arrangements, centerpieces and bouquets. This year, wild flowers are very popular and they make for wonderful arrangements and bouquets for weddings – so you might want to take them into consideration for your Big Day too.
- A photo of you and your spouse out in the middle of nature. Take advantage of the stunning "backdrop" nature has created for you and shoot some photos outside. Talk to your photographer about having your couple's portrait photos set on the outdoors. For example, you could shoot a photo with you and your spouse on a blanket, in the middle of the green meadows, kissing.
- Also, if it happens to rain on your wedding day, don't despair. Turn this situation to your advantage by shooting some romantic photos out in the rain. A stylish umbrella to go with your wedding colors and a kiss is all you need for a fantastic "rainy day" photo to include in your album!
- Don't forget to ask your photographer to include some photos of your wedding party too. If you want to capture the great wave of positive energy that comes with the season, make sure the photo is youthful, energetic and full of optimism. There are thousands of ways you can do this – and all you need is a bit of creativity and a good photographer!
Black Horse Inn looks absolutely marvelous in the spring! Come visit us and see for yourself how our venue will make for the perfect spring wedding location. Our historical site and the amazing natural beauties surrounding it will surely complement your wedding photo album!
5 of the hottest wedding flower trends for 2015 23 Feb 2015, 11:35 am
Flowers are an important part in any wedding – regardless of whether you plan to have a very elegant one or a rustic/DIY one. 2015 has been here for almost 3 months now – but we have already seen how the latest wedding flower trends started to "bloom" right in front of our eyes. What are the trends to take inspiration from for your 2015 wedding? Read on and find out more.
- Full bloom and opulence. If you want a very luxurious wedding, choose flowers that are in full bloom and that come in creamy pastel colors. Make sure you create opulent bouquets for your centerpieces and that no stems are showing!
- As hinted above, creamy pastel colors are a huge "hit" in 2015 – and you will definitely love them too. Especially with the spring around the corner, incorporating pastel-colored flowers into your wedding will be an amazing idea
- Flower crowns. You don't have to use flowers just for the bouquets and centerpieces – you can wear them too! Ask your florist to create a beautiful flower crown to match your wedding décor and your dress and you will look absolutely splendid!
- Wild flowers. If you don't want to have a very elegant wedding, you can always go for wild flower bouquets and centerpieces. Blowsy roses, ferns, foxgloves, garden roses, tulips and sweet peas make for amazing arrangements and they will add that wonderful "rustic-chic" appeal everyone's in love with these days.
- Simple elegance. You don't have to have flower arrangements composed out of many types of flowers and colors. This year, simplicity is as trendy as opulence! Ask your florist to create simple bouquets out of white roses and calla lilies and they definitely will add a gorgeous, elegant appeal to your wedding.
Black Horse Inn is more than excited by the stunning wedding trends of 2015 – and we are more than certain you are too! Come visit us and see how well our venue fits into these trends! You will not regret choosing us!
2015 Spring wedding ideas 16 Feb 2015, 12:42 pm
Spring is just a few weeks away – and together with it, we are all eagerly awaiting for a brand new wedding season too! If you plan on having a spring wedding too, make sure you check out with the following ideas because we have gathered the best the beginning of 2015 has to offer in terms of weddings! Read on and get inspired!
- Beautiful colors. Spring is all about color, revival and positive energy – so it is definitely a great idea to bring all those beautiful ideas into your wedding too. Mustard yellow, tangerine yellow, Lucite green, strawberry ice and Masala – these are some of the most popular wedding colors for 2015 and they will look absolutely amazing on the blooming "backdrop" provided by spring!
- Your gown. If you want to stick to tradition, having a white wedding dress is more than fine – but if you want to add at least a bit of "blush" on your wedding gown, you should definitely go for it! This year, designers have "splashed" their wedding dress designs with wonderful colors (including, but not limited to blush pink and even black). Edgy, non-conventional and absolutely fabulous, these gowns are a true fashion statement for every bride out there!
- Just a touch of "vintage". You don't have to plan a wedding that is "entirely" vintage – but adding a "touch" of the vintage style is a great idea. You could have a dress inspired by the vintage fashion or you could simply add small details that are related to this theme. Your wedding will instantly "pop" as full of personality, grace and elegance!
If you want to have a magic spring wedding, don't forget to check out with Black Horse Inn's offer. Our beautiful venue, the amazing surroundings and our experience in hosting unforgettable weddings will definitely contribute a lot!
10 Awesome Wedding Ideas 9 Feb 2015, 3:04 pm
Weddings don't have to be as traditional and formal as you think. In fact, nowadays almost everything is "allowed" – of course, as long as it makes you feel good too. If you want your wedding to be absolutely awesome, take a look at the following ideas and get the inspiration you need!
- A box instead of a ring bearer's pillow. Save money and go DIY for your ring bearer's pillow. A simple box, some painting/decoration work and some creativity will make your alternative ring bearer's "pillow" look absolutely stunning regardless of what your wedding theme may be!
- A guest box. Instead of the traditional guest book, ask your guests to shoot a video of what they would have written in the guest book. Provide them with a "box" (similar to a photo booth) where they can "hide" away from the other guests to tell you about their kind wishes.
- Don't dress in white. The white wedding dress tradition is not an absolute "must-follow" and if you want to, you can dress in whatever color you want. After all this is YOUR wedding and YOU should feel great about everything – including what you wear.
- In fact, you don't even have to get an actual dress. A suit, a nice skirt and a blouse or even a pair of overalls can be just as perfect as you want them to be for this big day in your life. The golden rule here is the following: if it makes you feel good, go for it.
- A fun cake. The greatest thing about cakes (aside from their deliciousness, of course) is that they can be customized to fit who you From fun cake toppers to unique designs, there's a myriad of options when it comes to wedding cakes – so make sure you settle for that which truly reflects your personality and style.
- Ask your guests to use flip cams to "tape" your wedding and then edit it to create a stunning wedding video. Not only will you save a lot of money this way, but you will also provide your guests with something really fun to do during the wedding.
- Take fun pictures. Of course, there are certain photos you should definitely take at your wedding (such as the bridal portrait, the kiss or the farewell moment, for example). However, make sure you shoot some fun pictures as well. Some ideas include fun photos of the groom and his groomsmen, trash the dress photos and playful photos of you and your groom as well.
- Have a crazy pre-wedding event for your wedding party and you. Go swim, have a barbecue or have fun out in the wild with your friends. It will blow off some of the "steam" caused by the wedding planning stress and it will be a great way to help your wedding party members get to know each other too.
- Bring your pets to your wedding. This is an important day in your life and you will want everyone who cares about you to be there to celebrate. Why shouldn't this include your pets too!
- Hire a food truck or an ice cream truck. Of course, weddings are formal events, but who said your guests are not allowed to have a delicious ice cream right from the truck?
Black Horse Inn can host your wedding in the most amazing ways possible. Located in the middle of nature and surrounded by history, beauty and grace, we are a wedding venue that truly cares about its couples' happiness. Come visit us and take a look around – there's no way in the world not to love what we have prepared for you!
5 Hottest Wedding Trends 2 Feb 2015, 5:37 am
Wedding trends are permanently changing – and that's actually good news for you if you are a bride-to-be precisely because you can find a lot of ways to inspire yourself in creating the perfect wedding day. What are the hottest wedding trends right now and how can you incorporate them into your own wedding? Read on and find out more.
- Vintage-themed weddings. You don't have to live in the 20s to get a wedding themed around Great Gatsby and you don't have to be a Victorian bride to look like one. These days, vintage-themed weddings are huge in the wedding industry – and truly, you have every reason to love them too. Regardless of whether you want to go full vintage or if you want to simply "touch" your wedding with vintage accents, there's a myriad of ideas you can use to create a wedding inspired by the "good, old classics".
- Rustic-themed weddings. There's something incredibly charming about a rustic-themed wedding that made a lot of brides in 2014 (and at the beginning of 2014) settle for the simple, "barn-like" décor. The good news is that rustic weddings can be elegant and they can also be a tad inspired by vintage décor too – so you can really allow yourself to be creative with them.
- Regardless of the theme you choose, make sure you make it big. Luxurious strings of lights and crystals , statement chandeliers, oversized centerpieces, sparklers – they are all the hype these days so you might want to include them in your wedding too.
- Pale colors. Forget about bright fuchsia and tangerine orange because the beginning of 2015 is all about colors that fade into white. From really pale pinks to graceful creams, there's a huge variety of pale/pastel colors to choose from – and they will look wonderful when paired with your winter/spring wedding for sure!
- Off-the-shoulder wedding gowns. Although it can be said that it has been a while since these were really popular, this season's runaways have been "flooded" by magnificent, feminine and really elegant off-the-shoulder wedding gowns. Take a look into this trend and see if it fits you as well because it will definitely be huge in 2015!
If you want a wedding that is both trendy and classic at the same time, don't forget to pay Black Horse Inn a visit. The timeless elegance of our venue will definitely win your heart!
10 Creative Table Names Ideas 26 Jan 2015, 9:02 am
Although table names would generally be considered to be the kind of small detail that doesn't bear a very important role in the wedding, the truth may be different. In fact, table names can help you get rid of that sense of hierarchy table numbers give and it can help you make all guests feel equally important for you as the hosts of this reception. Furthermore, table names can contribute a lot to your wedding theme too – so there's absolutely no reason not to use them. To help you out, we have gathered 10 creative table names ideas to inspire you, so make sure to read on and find out more.
- Names of places you like. You can either choose actual places around the city where you live (parks, museums, attractions, etc.) or you can choose city names you like or that are related to your relationship too.
- Names of movies you like. For a vintage-themed wedding, you can choose the names of those vintage movies you both enjoy. For a Hollywood-themed wedding, you can simply use movies you have watched and enjoyed too. Also, you can use the actual movie poster or an image related to each movie for the table name card as well.
- Transportation maps of every big city in the world (Paris, London, Rome, New York, Los Angeles and so on). If you are people who like to travel, this would make a lot of sense and it could complement your wedding with a personal touch everyone will appreciate.
- Features of your honeymoon destination. For instance, if you plan on traveling to an exotic beach destination, you could use names and images of palm trees to name your tables. Also, if you plan on traveling to Europe, you could use attractions there as your table names as well.
- Names of sports or famous sportsmen can work amazingly for table names and they can give that "groom's touch" that reveals just how well-balanced your relationship is.
- Local natural attractions. If you want a rustic wedding and if you want to show just how pride you are of the local natural beauties, you can definitely use their pictures/names to replace the traditional table numbers.
- Features of the season you are in. For instance, if you plan on having a spring wedding, you could make a list of all the things that are very much connected to spring (blossom trees, Easter, and so on) and you could use these as your table names.
- Disney princesses/fairy tales. If you want a wedding inspired by the beautiful Disney fairy tales, this is one of the best ways to incorporate this theme into your reception.
- Names of bands, songs, albums and instruments can provide you with great inspiration for your wedding table names, so don't be afraid to get creative about it –especially if you are both the kind who enjoy listening to (or even playing) music.
- Personal touchy photographs. If you want to add a sentimental touch to your wedding, this is the perfect way to do it. Photos of your parents getting married, of you turning 18 or graduating, the first photo you have taken with your fiancé – all these moments are beautiful and emotional and photos of them can make for great table names.
For a wedding as unique and beautiful as your own love story, come visit Black Horse Inn. Our historical venue and the stunning natural setting surrounding it will definitely make for an unforgettable wedding day!
Strawberries and Chocolate – Wedding Favors Ideas 19 Jan 2015, 7:13 am
Wedding favors come in many shapes and colors – but the truth is that edible favors will always be among the most popular ones. If you want your wedding to be special for everyone and if you want your guests to genuinely enjoy their wedding favors, why not settle for one of the following strawberries and chocolate ideas? Romantic, sweet and full of flavor, these favors will steal everyone's hearts away!
- White and black chocolate-covered strawberries. Offer each of your guests a "pair" of strawberries covered in white and black chocolate and decorated as the "bride" and "groom". This is a really cute and delicious treat everybody at your wedding will enjoy!
- Chocolate-covered strawberry shots. Cover your strawberries in chocolate and fill them in with vanilla vodka shots. Serve them to your wedding guests as such or pack them nicely for a wedding favor they will not forget very soon!
- Strawberry and chocolate cupcakes. If you want your wedding favors to be a bit more complex than simple chocolate-covered strawberries, go for cupcakes. The greatest thing about these little desserts is that they can be customized anyway you like – so don't be afraid to use your creativity when incorporating delicious strawberries and chocolate in your wedding favor cupcakes.
- Strawberry macaroons with chocolate filling. For an even fancier sweet wedding favor, talk to your pastry chef about the option of creating some delicious strawberry macaroons filled with chocolate. Pack them in nicely decorated bags and your guests will love them so much they will definitely ask for the recipe!
Black Horse Inn could be your ideal venue for the Big Day. Located in a historic area and surrounded by the stunning beauty of Mother Nature, our wedding venue truly makes for weddings that are simply unforgettable!


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Does anyone have a good source for inexpensive, rectangular vinyl floor tile? Maybe 12" x 18" and in warm beige color? I'd like a faux limestone look for our kitchen, but don't want to spend a lot of money. Thanks in advance :)
Try the Nafco flooring web site. One of the collections is modular. I have the Permastone 16x16 Charcoal Slate and love the quality, appearance and easy maintenance at a fair price.

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As I See It
March 2, 2015
Dear Alumni,
February 25th was the hundredth day of the school year and hearing that the three kindergarten classes celebrate the Hundredth Day each year, I went down to the second floor to see what the little boys and their teachers were up to. It was clear that the teachers (Blaise Bulfair, Margaret Garfinkel, Alice Heminway, Jesse Montero, Brooke Parker and Jennifer Phillips) had been pointing to this celebration for sometime as the classroom walls were covered with drawings of boys' collections of 100 objects — toy cars, dinosaurs, fingerprints, and in one case 100 bloody teeth. There were also collections of things that live one hundred years, like trees and tortoises and great grandparents. Wearing necklaces they had strung with 100 Froot Loops, groups of boys were moving through several stations — some were exercising (a total of 100 toe touches, push-ups, Spiderman lunges, sumo squats and the like); at the snack table were plastic bags of 100 treats pre-counted by boys; at the math station, devoted to base-ten, boys were collecting and counting things in groups of 10s and 100s; and finally, at the explorers' station, boys first predicted how far they would walk and then set out from the classroom on a 100-footstep trek. I was particularly taken by models boys had built using only toothpicks, gumdrops and their six-year old imaginations. There was a Houseboat on the Hudson River, a sports center in Minnesota, and a two-dimensional model of a subway that stretched from one boy's apartment on 89th Street to the School on 78th Street. "It goes on to Central Park," Ryan told me. While I was there, Declan was showing the other boys his toothpick and gumdrop triangular prism. "If I spin it," he said, "it turns into a diamond. It's an optical illusion." And he did spin it, a prism, perfect and pink-tipped in the bright mid-morning winter sun. This celebratory learning is not unusual in the School and a thoughtful and well-planned foil to this year's long cold winter.
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The First Lady only danced for about a minute, appearing to do a riff on "the Jerk." iCarly co-star Jennette McCurdy gave Mrs. Obama's moves the thumbs up. "I think she showed everybody up in the dance department." Random dancing is a signature bit on the show that where the characters start dancing when an off-screen voice yells, "random dancing."
Cosgrove and Obama were at Hayfield Secondary School in Fairfax County to promote the First Lady's guest appearance on an upcoming episode of the Nickelodeon show. Cosgrove plays Carly, a teen girl who hosts her own web show. Carly's father is an Air Force colonel deployed overseas.
Obama agreed to appear on the show as because daughters Sasha and Malia are fans and because it highlighted her campaign to support and recognize military families. Cosgrove praised her acting skills and said the First Lady " has good comic timing in real life, too."
This isn't the first time Michelle Obama has been caught dancing with students. Last year when visiting Deal Middle School in the District of Columbia, she joined students doing "the Dougie" and "The Running Man." A clip of those moves has been viewed more than 4 million times on YouTube.
Sadly no video exists of Mrs. Obama's most recent dancing but see her earlier moves here:
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UBICC, the Ubiquitous Computing and Communication Journal [ISSN 1992-8424], is an international scientific and educational organization dedicated to advancing the arts, sciences, and applications of information technology. With a world-wide membership, UBICC is a leading resource for computing professionals and students working in the various fields of Information Technology, and for interpreting the impact of information technology on society.
G-VALUES AND DECODING OF GREEDY CODES Shoaib u Din Department of Mathematics University of the Punjab Lahore firstname.lastname@example.com Khalil Ahmad Department of Mathematics University Of Management and Technology Lahore firstname.lastname@example.com ABSTRACT Greedy algorithm is used to develop a class of binary error-correcting codes for given length n and minimum distance d by arranging all strings of length n in B-odering. On the basis of minimum distance d a non negative integer is assigned to each string in the B-odering called g-value [2]. In this paper, We proposed a new algorithm for the allocation of g-values to the binary vectors along with a g-value decoding algorithm for binary linear codes. Keywords: B-ordering, greedy algorithm, g-value, binary linear codes. 1 INTRODUCTION choice. The application of greedy algorithm requires C(n,k,d) a binary linear error correcting code is some sort of ordering in the choices, e.g. in activity k selection problem greedy algorithm works with the a set of code words, each of length n, contains 2 assumption that input activities are ordered by code words with the condition that minimum increasing finishing time. In knapsack problem items distance between any two code words is greater than are ordered in increasing weight. In greedy codes we or equal to d. There are a number of ways to generate apply greedy algorithm on the choices arranged an error correcting code, however in this paper only according to B-ordering. greedy codes are discussed. Greedy codes are the A greedy code is a code generated by the codes generated by the application of greedy application of a greedy algorithm, where the vectors algorithm on the vectors arranged in B-ordering[4]. are arranged in a certain type of ordering. When first Each vector is assigned a unique non negative vector in the list having a given property is selected, integer known as g-value. All possible vectors of a the algorithm continues recursively, until the list is given length are divided onto various classes exhausted. The problem is to maximize the number according to there g-values. On the basis of of vectors in the code. The use of greedy algorithm properties of g-values an algorithm for decoding is for generating codes is especially attractive due to its designed. natural way of producing a code with a given minimum distance. The vectors are arranged in an 2 B-ORDERING ordering and each vector is analyzed in turn for being accepted or rejected according to its distance from Greedy algorithm at any stage makes the choice vectors already chosen. that appears to be the best at that stage. That is, it The ordering is important and it happens that the makes a locally optimal choice in the hope that this B-ordering, a very natural type of ordering, gives a choice will lead to a globally optimal solution. The linear code every time. choice made by greedy algorithm may depend on B-ordering is a generalization of lexicographic previous choices, but it doesn't depend on any future ordering[7]. It was first defined and discussed by Ubiquitous Computing and Communication Journal 1 Brualdi and Pless in [2]. We get a B-ordering of all binary n-tuples by choosing an ordered basis V.Pless[2] showed that g:R n → S m is a homomorphism and its kernel is a binary greedy {b 1 ,b 2 ,…...b n } of v n . The first vector in the B- code. ordering is the zero vector, and the next is b 1 ,b 2 , Theorem: Let g: R n → S m be a homomorphism b 2 ⊕ b 1 ,b 3 ,b 3 ⊕ b 1 , b 3 ⊕ b , b 3 ⊕ b 2 ⊕ b1 , and s ∈ g (R 2 from ring R n to ring S m n ). Then i−1 b 4 ,……where if the first 2 vectors of the ordering −1 g (s) equals the coset ker (g)+ r, where r is any have been generated using B- basis elements −1 i−1 given element of g (s). b 1 ,b 2 ,…...b i−1 , then the next 2 vectors are generated by adding b i to those vectors already Proof: −1 Let s ∈ g (R n ), and choose any r ∈ g (s) (which is produced in order. non-empty by assumption). We must show that the 3 GREEDY CODES −1 sets ker(g) + r and g (s) are equal. Choose an arbitrary element a + r ∈ ker(g) + r, Given a minimum distance d, choose a set of vectors C with the zero vector first; then go through where a ∈ ker(g). the vectors in B-ordering and choose the next which Then g(a + r) = g(a) +g (r) = 0 + g(r) = s. −1 has distance d or more from all vectors already Thus, a + r ∈ g (s), as claimed. chosen. The surprising result is that C is a linear code. −1 Codes found in this fashion are called greedy codes. Conversely, choose t ∈ g (s). Then consider t + r; Greedy codes are generated by applying greedy g (t + r) = g(t) + g(r) = s + s = 0, algorithm on vectors arranged in B-ordering. and so t + r ∈ ker(g). But then t = (t + r) + r ∈ Codes constructed via this algorithm have been ker(g) + r, as required. optimal or near-optimal, with dimensions either the By the definition of function pre-images of highest possible for a given length and minimum distinct elements are disjoint from one another, so distance or within one of the highest possible. In fact the set of cosets of kernel decomposes the domain such codes satisfy Varshamove – Gilbert bound, ring into set of pair wise disjoint subsets. In other which is the best known lower bound. W Chen[5],[6] words the set of cosets of kernel partitions the ring. used greedy algorithm to find the weight hierarchies The unique one of these sets containing '0' is an of binary linear codes of dimension 4. ideal since an ideal has to contain zero it is clear that only one of the cosets can be an ideal. One can think of the ideal itself as a coset ker g+0, implies binary 3.1 G-VALUES greedy code is an ideal of a ring consists of all strings of length n. In this section we associate with each vector Instead of calculating the g-values of all words in a B-ordering a non negative integer, called a g- value [2]. These nonnegative integers may be written in R n one only needs to know kernel of g , then we as binary vectors representing the integers in the capture all the pre- images of a ring homomorphism usual way. g-values may be assigned to the vectors by additively translating the kernel. in the following recursive manner. Each vector is Example: considered in order and the first vector, which is the The assignment of g-values to a B-ordering of zero vector, is assigned 0 as its g-value; then if v is a binary vectors. The length n is 5, and the chosen vector under consideration and G is the set of g- distance d is 3. The basis elements are is bold face. values of all previous vectors which are at distance less than d from v, then the g-value of v is the least R 5 ={00000,00001,00011,00010,00111,00110,0010, nonnegative integer which is not an element of G. 00101,01111,01110,01100,01101,01000,01001,0101 The set of all vectors having g-value 0, is infect the 1,01010,11111,11110,11100,11101,11000,11001,11 greedy code itself. Thus the assignment of g-values 011,11010,10000,10001,10011,10010,10110,10100, is a generalization of the basic greedy algorithm for 10101} generating codes. → S 3 as defined Let g: R 5 The g-values may also be assigned in order, as opposed to assigning to each vector in order a g- ker(g)={v│ g (v)=0 ∀ v ∈ R 5 } value. One may first select all vectors with g-value 0 ={00000,00111,11110,11001}=G 0 (the code); then select all vectors with g-value 1, etc. rather than assigning the first a g-value, then the second vector its g-value, etc. Either method pick any word w ∈ R 5 \ G 0 let w=00110,calculate produces the same assignment of g-values. Ubiquitous Computing and Communication Journal 2 ker(g)+00110={00110,00001,11000,11111}= G 1 Hamming (2r-1, 2r-1 -r,3) codes are obtained. For example let r =3 then n = 7; k = 4; d = 3, pick another word say 00011= w ∈ R 5 \ G 0 ∪ G1 (7,4,3) Hamming code is produced. and calculate, 3.1.2 Hamming greedy codes (7,4,3) ker (g)+00011={00011,00100,11101,11010}=G 2 Continue in this way until the list exhausted B={0000001,0000011,0000111,0001111,00111, g-values calculated by this method may differ from 0111111,1111111} the g-values calculated by V. Pless[2] but this Consider B as the basis for B-ordering. difference could not effect the decoding scheme. By definition of greedy codes C consists of all words with g-value 0. 3.1.1 Hamming greedy codes C={0000000, 0000111, 0011110, 0011001, 0110011, We can produce perfect greedy codes with the 0110100, 0101101, 0101010, 1111111, 1111000, parameters of Hamming codes via greedy algorithm. 1100001, 1100110, 1001100, 1001011, 1010010, Let all binary n-tupples v n be in their B-ordering 1010101} and choose a distance d. We construct a set C consisting of the vectors with g-value zero; C is actually a linear code (n, k, d). With d=3,n=2r-1, r>2,k=2r-1-r Table 1 g-value 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 S.No. 1 0000000 0000001 0000011 0000010 0001111 0001110 0001100 0001101 2 0000111 0000110 0000100 0000101 0001000 0001001 0001011 0001010 3 0011110 0011111 0011101 0011100 0010001 0010000 0010010 0010011 4 0011001 0011000 0011010 0011011 0010110 0010111 0010101 0010100 5 0110011 0110010 0110000 0110001 0111100 0111101 0111111 0111110 6 0110100 0110101 0110111 0110110 0111011 0111010 0111000 0111001 7 0101101 0101100 0101110 0101111 0100010 0100011 0100001 0100000 8 0101010 0101011 0101001 0101000 0100101 0100100 0100110 0100111 9 1111111 1111110 1111100 1111101 1110000 1110001 1110011 1110010 10 1111000 1111001 1111011 1111010 1110111 1110110 1110100 1110101 11 1100001 1100000 1100010 1100010 1101110 1101111 1101101 1101100 12 1100110 1100111 1100101 1100100 1101001 1101000 1101010 1101011 13 1001100 1001101 1001111 1001110 1000011 1000010 1000000 1000001 14 1001011 1001010 1001000 1001001 1000100 1000101 1000111 1000110 15 1010010 1010011 1010001 1010000 1011101 1011100 1011110 1011111 16 1010101 1010100 1010110 1010111 1011010 1011011 1011001 1011000 3.2 Properties of g-values ii) If u ⊕ v is in C, then u and v have the same g- For different values of n, k and d. database value suggests the following very useful properties of g- Let u=1010001 and v = 1010110, u ⊕ v = n values. For any (n, k, d) linear code C. u , v ∈ Z2 0000111 ∈ C so each u and v have the same g- i) If a word u has g-value i, then Gi consists of all value i. e 2. words with g-value i Each word u with g-value iii) If u ⊕ v is not in C then u and v has different g- 3 is in G3 value. G3 = {0000010, 0000101, 0011100, 0011011, u = 1110111, v =1110010 since u ⊕ v = 0110001, 0110110, 0101111, 0101000, 1111101, 0000101 ∉ C so u has g-value 4 and v has g- 1111010, 1100011, 1100100, 1001110, 1001001, value 7. 1010000, 101011} Ubiquitous Computing and Communication Journal 3 iv) No. of words in each Gi is the same as number above stated properties of g-values with the properties of cosets and syndrome decoding array of words in C. invites us to use g-values for decoding. Let "C" be a i. e., |Gi| = |C|. linear code and assume that code word v ∈ C is transmitted and word w is received. Let u=v+w , u |Gi| = 16 ∀ i =0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7. gives us information about the bits received in error. |C| = 16 |Gi| = |C|=16 Since u+w=v∈C , by above theorem the error pattern u and the received word w has same g-value also If C has dimension k. then there are exactly 2n-k keeping in view the general assumption that errors different g-values. are as small as possible. Now we can decode a received word with following simple algorithm. In case of (7, 4, 3)-Hamming code, dimension n k=4, length n=7, then Let u ∈ Z2 be a received word find its g-value, Number of different g-values = 2n-k =27-4 =23=8 let it is i. Build the set G i of all words with g-value i. v) g (u ⊕ v) = g(u) + g(v) in binary expansion of g- Trace a word w of least weight in G i . Then u ⊕ w is the code transmitted. values. Example Let u = 1011010 g(u) =4=100 Hamming (7, 4, 3) is a single error correcting v = 0111010 g(v) =5 =101 code. Let u = 1110101 be received. From table 1, u has g- u⊕v=1100000 value 7. From table 1 g(u⊕v) = 1 =001 g(u) + g(v) =001 G 7 ={0001101,0001010,0010011,0010100,0111110, g(u⊕v) = g(u) + g(v). 0111001,0100000,0100111,1110010,1110101,11011 vi) C ⊕ u is the set of words with g-value equal 00,1101011,1000001,1000110, 1011111,1011000}. Word w = 0100000 ∈ G 7 is of least weight. to g-value of u u ⊕ w = 1110101 ⊕ 0100000 = 1011000 is the code Let u = 0101111 from the table 4 u has g- transmitted. value 3. 5 REFERENCES C ⊕ u = {0101111, 0101000, 0110001, 0110110, 0011100, 0110111, 0000010, 0000101, 1010000, 1010111, 1001110, [1] E.R.Berlekamp and J.H.Conway , Winning ways 1001001, 1101010, 1100100, 1111101, for your mathematical plays. Academic Press, 1111010} 1982. Each element of c ⊕ u has g-value 3. [2] R.A Brualdi and V. Pless, "Greedy Codes", JCT Theorem: (A) 64 (1993), 10-30. [3] J.H. Conway, "Integral Lexicographic Codes", Let g : R n → S m be a ring homomorphism with Discrete Mathematics 83 (1990) 219-235. a, b ∈ R n . [4] L.Monroe, "Binary Greedy Codes", Congressus Numerantium, vol. 104(1994), 49-63. Ker(g) + a = Ker (g) + b. Iff a + b ∈ Ker(g). [5] W.Chen and T. Kløve, "On the second greedy Proof: weight for linear codes of dimension 3" If Ker(g) + a = Ker(g) + b, then a = 0 + a ∈ Ker(g) Discrete Math. vol. 241, pp. 171-187, 2001 + a = Ker(g) + b [6] W. Chen and T. Kløve, Weight hierarchies of Hence f k ∈ Ker(g) such that a = k + b ⇒ a+b = k binary linear codes of dimension 4, ∈ Ker(g) Discrete Mathematics 238 (2001), 27-34. Conversely, [7] Ari Trachtenberg, Alexander Vardy, If a + b ∈ Ker(g), then a =(a+b) +b ∈ Ker(g) + b Lexicographic codes, "Lexicographic Codes" Since a + Ker(g) and b + Ker(g) are either disjoint Proc.\ 31st Annual Conference on Information are equal. Sciences and Systems, 1997. Therefore Ker(g) + a = Ker(g) + b. [8] W.C. Huffman and V. Pless "Fundamentals of Error- Correcting Codes" Cambridge University 4 G-VALUE DECODING Press 2003. 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Container bamboo in 4a?
I am interested in growing a container bamboo in Bismarck ND, as a centerpiece to a rock garden in my yard. I would like something with large shoots that grows fast. I am planning on planting it in a half of a 50 gallon plastic barrel, buried in the ground so that the container is not noticable. Ideally I would like to leave it in the ground and just cut the plant down for the winter, and then let it regrow in the spring. Will a plant survive and continue to be healthy if handled like this? Will a container plant, in the ground and mulched well (4-6 inches of wood chips on top of the soil) survive winters where temps can reach -30F? I could also cut a piece of foam insulation and cover the container with that if necessary, to keep out the harshest of cold.
The drum I would like to use will be about 2' wide and 2.5' deep, with holes drilled in the bottom for drainage. Will a large bamboo like Incense Bamboo become rootbound quickly and need to be removed, thinned and repotted often?
How about soil to use in the container? My yard is a heavy clay, would a soil-less mix be best?
Sorry for so many questions, Im new to bamboo so I have a lot to learn...
I would plant a Fargesia as many are listed to -20F and that is for above ground growth so the underground part of the plant should survive.
I have a friend that grows Fargesia rufa 'Green Panda' in Wisconsin, zone 5 and never covers it or anything and it never loses it's leaves, even with temps down below 0 and being buried under snow sometimes for days. There are several other Fargesias that get taller.
Fargesias are clumpers so they would not need to be inside of a container.
I would not cut it down every year though since it will set the plant back and probably kill it eventually.
Most bamboos like well-drained soils but I have some growing heavy clay, but it does not stay moist for long periods which if it did, might harm the plant.
Mulch would definitely be a must for the plant especially in it's first few years.
One other idea would be to remove the pot each year and put it in a warmer area or greenhouse, etc, during the Winter and then put it back in the ground each Spring...just a thought, and I know it would be kind of heavy.


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Window Well Digging
spafrica2003August 3, 2010
I have an older home with small windows in the basement. I want to turn those windows into large bedroom windows capable of acting as fire escapes. I'm not stupid enough to try and cut the foundation on my own, but I figure I can handle digging the window wells. How big of a hole (LxWxH) should I dig to comply with fire codes etc? And what else do I need to know other than just digging a hole?
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Here is a good webpage on egress windows.
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Confessions of an English Opium-Eater - The Original Classic EditionThomas De Quincey wrote this account of his life and his struggle with drug addiction to both educate on the evils of opium and also to share the dream trances that he experienced while in the throes of addiction. This version by Penguin presents De Quinceys original version from 1821 and then his revision notes from 1856. There is also a short section of comments that De Quincey made concerning
The Uncollected Writings of Thomas de QuinceyThomas De Quincey (1785-1859) was an English author and intellectual. Confessions Of An English Opium Eater is an autobiographical account of the author's addiction to opium and alcohol. The Table of Contents for The Uncollected Writings of Thomas de Quincey volume 2 includes The English in China, Shakspere's Text. --Suetonius Unravelled, How to Write English, The Casuistry of Duelling, The Love
The Avenger a disturbing exploration of violence vigilantism and religious persecution is a story of murders by John Williams who in 1811 brutally killed seven people in London's East End. It contains De Quincey's best-known piece of literary criticism and reveals his knowledge in contemporary crime. They are a key contribution to the satiric tradition in English Literature. Worth reading!
Confessions Of An English Opium-EaterSet in the backdrop of England, it is an autobiographical novel by De Quincey. He gives an account of the times when he was addicted to opium and had hallucinations under its influence. The narrative details how he was left desolate during the time he was an addict and his recovery from the turmoil. Engrossing!


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Last week saw the release of the new trailer for Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare, and while it certainly whet our appetites for the November 4 shooter, it left plenty of room for speculation.
Get the right tool for the job! Throughout the years I've heard this same statement uttered hundreds, if not thousands of of times. Having the right tool for the job makes life easier and in this case could very well save your life! Behold the greatest zombie gun ever created in the history of mankind!
The issue of kids and guns is front and center once again.
The question of the day should be this... Is gun safety really that complicated? Have we punched so many man-cards in the last few decades that we need nanny-technology to "make us safe"? It's time to put your big boy pants back on and learn the basics.
A lot of people keep a gun in the home for protection, but the question of where to keep it can be troublesome.
Politicians are known for saying some really dumb things. More often than not, they have zero clue as to what they're talking about. It's not their fault, that's how the system works. Gun have been a hot topic since President Obama took office. Some politicians have been more vocal than most, and over the years the firearm manufacturers have just hid in the dark, hoping to avoid attention from them. Not anymore.
Despite such tragic and widely debated events involving guns over the past year, such as Sandy Hook, polls suggest no decline in gun purchases anytime soon. But perhaps movie producer Harvey Weinstein and Oscar-nominated actress Meryl Streep will change that, as the duo are teaming up for an anti-gun movie said to shake the NRA (National Rifle Association) to its core.
RatedRR is one of my favorite YouTube gun guys. Not only does he review and recap new firearms and accessories honestly (if it's crap, he'll say it's crap even though the company probably won't send him more free stuff - Ethics like a boss) but he tests the durability on most everyday things. Primarily, he tends to blow up some seriously expensive pieces of technology. This week, he blows up a car.
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The new PS4 (Playstation 4) will be released today, well technically tomorrow. A lot of stores will be doing Midnight releases so we're just hours away from the new console. While most people, especially game testers, gaming magazines, websites and industry insiders are putting the new system through it's paces, game testing and doing reviews YouTube's RatedRR performed the ultimate test. We all wanted to know "Could the new system take a .50 Cal round and keep going or not".
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The holiday shopping season should reach a crescendo during the four days preceding Christmas, according to market research firm ShopperTrak. The company reported that four of the 10 busiest holiday shopping days will occur between December 20 and December 24, and advised retailers to prepare accordingly.
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An exciting multi-national industry. Cannon offered a fairly competitive salary and benefits. Associates at lower levels are generally friendly, talented and cooperative.Cons
Unfortunately, associates who are not in architecture or engineering positions are regarded as easily replaceable parts. Only a chosen few 'others' are acknowledged within the company's stifling 'members only' atmosphere. There is a definite caste system: architects, followed by engineers, then the remaining associates far below (the company web site provides a clear picture of the very limited professions that are promoted to the 'Principal' levels). As a rule, results are rewarded only if you are an architect or engineer - results are simply expected if you are not. It's a shame because the company does good work, but year after year excellent talent becomes frustrated and chooses to leave.Advice to ManagementAdvice
Incorporate non-architect/engineer blood and thinking into the hierarchy. Reign in the Principal-level power plays and egos. Step outside the company to truly understand how it is rooted in the 'same old boys' mentality.Doesn't RecommendNo opinion of CEO
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Not only does Cannon Design had a very competitive benefits package, and comparable timeoff policies (let's face it... the industry standard isn't great...), it has some really quite fantastic people and interesting jobs. It's very stable due to large amounts of international work and overseas clients. And you really can advance in your career here; a mandatory annual review gives every employee good positive feedback and ideas for improvement that they need. Employees are encouraged to continue their professional education and really advance themselves. We were rated one of the Top A/E Firms to work for in 2007 and I don't think they were just making it up- it really is a good place to work!Cons
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Calvin Klein dress worn by Lupita Nyong'o at Oscars stolen from West Hollywood hotel
LOS ANGELES >> Los Angeles sheriff's detectives are investigating the theft of a $150,000 pearl-adorned dress worn by actress Lupita Nyong'o at Sunday's Academy Awards. Sheriff's Sgt. Richard Bowman says the dress was reported stolen from a West Hollywood hotel around 11:20 p.m. Wednesday. The ivory Calvin Klein dress featured 6,000 pearls of various sizes. Detectives are reviewing whether security footage is available that would aid the...
Celebrity deaths
Popular Mexican singer Ariel Camacho dies in car crash
MEXICO CITY >> Young, up-and-coming Mexican singer Ariel Camacho has died in a traffic accident after leaving a concert, his record company confirmed Thursday. Camacho, already popular in his home state of Sinaloa and parts of the U.S. as a singer of the "grupera" genre, was touring when he was killed on Wednesday, Los Angeles-based DEL Records said in a statement. The studio said he was 22, though local media reported his age as 23. He was a guest performer...


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