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Vincent Price.
Bruce Forsyth.
I'm just sayin'…
And surprisingly not very innovative.
Which feels a little unfair, after all, it's definitely a cutting edge browser. Without question. And it's very good. But it's just not doing anything that any body else isn't.
The process isolation sandbox is a brilliant feature, and provides a level of security and reliability the web hasn't seen since, oh, the introduction of IE8.
Ok, bit of a cheap shot. It is a great feature. But it does highlight something about the current crop of browsers – convergence. All of the big three browsers are getting more and more alike.
Look at the address bar – intelligent search on your history and bookmarks. Open a new tab, and get a task based page to better help you start surfing (IE and Chrome have different ideas on what to display, but the basic idea's the same). Google ships with Gears and IE ships with (partial) HTML5 support (offline storage, but not worker threads in JavaScript). Chrome even eschews the normal menu bar in favour of page + tools menu, just like IE.
I also like the application shortcuts feature. I was sceptical about having a browser window without address bar or other security conscious adornments (didn't IE have huge problems with that), but it's actually working as a very nice way to read GMail.
Ah, you say, you want innovation? How about the tabs being at the top of the window? Yeah. About that. Odd choice. All it really means is that if I open enough tabs, I can't read the window title. Thanks.
(But I do like the use of Aero glass – it is a very nice looking browser. Definitely not a native look and feel, but it's a native implementation, and you can tell – very solid and smooth.)
And if any more evidence were needed that the browsers are converging – check out their logos. QED, eh?
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So, it was, like, just the other day that I said that IE8's compatibility view button, while useful to us smart Alecs that know about these things, was kind of obtuse.
It's got two things against it. Firstly, it's pushing the problem of compatibility down onto the people who are going to be most affected and least able to do anything about it. Secondly, it's a feature that's not so much undiscoverable (it is right there on the address bar, after all) as it is unknowable – how can I find the feature if I don't even know it exists?
So, rather shrewdly, they're going to be using the wisdom of the crowds to enable the compatibility view automatically when you get to a site that has been flagged as incompatible with the new IE8 standards view.
A brilliantly simple idea, getting other people to automatically make your product better for everyone else. I've seen it applied to web sites (Digg, StackOverflow, delicious) but not to applications before.
(Of course, I don't think it's as idealistically simple as this sounds. They're going to use the data from the anonymous, software quality metrics you have to opt-in to, and that data is just going to help MS decide on the top sites, which they will push out at best monthly via Windows Update. But the idea is still good.)
So if the big point about Firefox is that I don't like the non-native UI rendering, what odd thing am I going to pick on for IE8?
Well, I'm not going to write a review – it's far too late, and we'd all be far too bored by that. But there are still some interesting points to make – but let's do ourselves a favour and I'll limit myself to a Twitter-like 140 chars per point.
Let's kick off:
"Good enough" doesn't work when the competition continues to raise the bar.
IE is already comically behind. And now not shipping until next year (I bet with win7). Had expected this year with another rev for win7.
Compatibility view pushes the problem to the user. How does my mom know how to use this? Is the user base going to accept/understand this?
How does Firefox and WebKit render the web so well? Are sites really pushing radically different content to standards compliant browsers?
The IE blog has been great at getting the information out. As I shall soon demonstrate with lots of links…
And veering dangerously close to review:
The search box and address bar suggestions are a clear (ahem) homage to Firefox. But IE's is prettier.
The address bar suggestions use Windows Search. Hooray for a surprising example of reuse! How totally unlike Microsoft!
Accelerators = Smart Tags. Web Slices are great iff you are Ebay. Grouped tab browsing is less gimmicky than I expected.
Activities, Web Slices and grouped tabs could easily be created with Firefox extensions. Web Slices already have. Oh, so have Accelerators.
(Web Slices Sidebar gadget. Cool hack. Shame I'm not following anything on Ebay.)
Developer tools are really good. Even got a nicer View Source app.
No-one else seems to have noticed you can switch style sheets from the View menu.
The RSS platform didn't see much love. Ok, authentication. And it does power Web Slices, and you can search titles…
But seriously folks:
Process isolation is very clever, and is genuine innovation.
Session restore. Hallelujah. But is it just me, or does it only work for one open window at a time? Here's hoping it's a beta bug…
So there we are. I think I managed to keep within 140 chars.
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Monday, October 20, 2008
October 20, 2008
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With a threat of snow (at least in the Northern regions of central Pennsylvania) and clear skies for a good part of the day, I decided to take out my hot air balloon for one more lift this season, cruise to Bethlehem, Pa and visit a wonderful vegan bakery, Vegan Treats. This bakery has nailed vegan baking in fact I would hold any of their baked goods, tiramisu, sticky buns, eclairs, cookies to any other bakery vegan and non vegan alike.
As I gassed up the ballon and headed home I bit into a delicious jelly donut, dripping sweet freshly made strawberry jam onto my jacket while looking at the most spectacular foliage against a blue-grey sky (perfect color for accenting the vivid reds, orange, yellows, browns, purples and greens). Life doesn't get any better than this.
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TGT for DRIVEN | The Reins in Spain
While we took some time off in the Costa del Sol, TGT was invited to the most exclusive private racing track in Europe – the Ascari Race Resort. There we spent a day with up-and-coming Spanish race car sensation Alvaro Fontes to familiarize ourselves with a behemoth track made up of the racing world's celebrated twists and turns. We would then experience the track first hand, behind the wheel of the fastest car to ever round the track Nurburgring Nordschleife. For more on the octane infused day, head on over to UrbanDaddy's DRIVEN.
Concealed Carry | Filson Field Bag
If you are familiar to TGT, by now you very well know that we are suckers for things that age well and accouterments with awesome hardware. Enter Filson, part deux. Earlier in the year we discussed the absolute perfection of Filson's oversized version of their own original briefcase, which they unlovingly dubbed the padded computer bag. Well, here is the best companion a DSLR totting, who-is-carrying-the-ammo?, adventure-man can sling.
Dubbed their Medium Field Bag, it has the hallmarks of a well made Filson: heavy canvas twill, leather trim and rugged brass hardware. Its small enough while remaining perfectly functional, but large enough to carry everything but the laptop, for those days that you are feeling neo-luddite. Ranging from hunting friendly to city slicking, the bag is sure to please. Clearly, Filson has another winner.
Our favorite part? How quickly the personal wear sets in and affirms this is undoubtedly your-own. More shots after the jump.
The Morning Tune | Can't Hardly Wait
Jump starting your day with a needed zap in the derriere, is The Replacements timeless riff and vocal gruff off of Can't Hardly Wait. We know music is a bit out of character for TGT, but we all can do with a listen. Like starting your day with an unforeseen third shot of espresso, this is the musical equivalent.
TGT for DRIVEN | Le Mans at Lime Rock Park
A few weeks ago, TGT was dispatched by UrbanDaddy's DRIVEN to join the American Le Mans at the North Eastern home of racing, Lime Rock Park. There we spent a day with Lime Rock Driver's Club Director, Simon Kirkby, to discuss vintage Le Mans cars and the pecularities of the track experienced behind the dashboard of a nimble BMW M3 courtesy of LRP. Secluded in the sprawling hills of Northern Connecticut, Lime Rock park functions as home of the Skip Barber Racing school and gentleman driver adrenaline-junkie's. Head on over to UrbanDaddy's DRIVEN for the full story.
Watching | Miles's Jazzed Up Navitimer
Brought to our attention by the folks at Hodinkee, some pretty awesome horological knowledge has been imparted upon us regarding the trusty timepiece Miles Davis wore. A lifelong patron of the Breitling aviator's watch, the Prince of Darkness's preferred timepiece was a Breitling Navitimer. While sometimes straying to an unidentified watch on a curb-link bracelet (as pictured below), he outfitted his Breitling in a widestrap leather cuff.


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Bahar Kaur wins Miss Ukhand title
Dress malfunction mars contest
Varsity fulfils students demand
Aryan group seeks action against general secy
Shahid Girish Bhadhri tourney from Dec 16
All set for roller/ice skating team selection
Bahar Kaur wins Miss Ukhand title
Dehradun, December 6 Swati Negi and Manpreet Kochar were declared the first and second runner-up, respectively. The grand finale was attended by eminent personalities of the city who thoroughly enjoyed
the competition. The pageant was divided into four categories. The first round was the saree round which was followed by the western dress round. Ethnic and evening gowns also carried on the schedule. In between a dance troupe from Delhi mesmerised the audience with their performance. Talking to The Tribune after winning the title, Bahar said she had fulfilled her parents dream, as it was they who wanted her to win the title. Life will change to some extent, but I will remain the same person my whole life, she said, adding I want to complete my studies first, as I am planning to do PhD in Mass Communication. But, I will definitely pursue a career in modelling side by side. Swati, student of diploma in airport management, said she wanted to enter the acting field and if she did not get a chance, she would pursue a career as flight attendant. Manpreet, who is a first-year student of MCom at DAV College, said her next target was Miss India Pageant and she would continue her studies along with it. Meanwhile, the results of 14 sub-titles were also declared. While Arushi Gupta and Manpreet Dhillon shared the title for Miss Beautiful Smile, the other winners were Bahar Kaur Ratan (Miss Perfect Ten), Chetna (Miss Talented), Chitrakshi Tiwari (Miss Beautiful Simle), Deepika Bisht and Swati Negi (Miss Catwalk), Vidushi Bhatnagar (Miss Dancing Queen), Poonam Kohli (Miss Beautiful Hair), Manisha Rana (Miss Beautiful Skin), Nitisha Rana (Miss Photogenic), Shikha Rawat and Chetna (Miss Body Beautiful), Shikha Rawat (Miss Congeniality), Rahel Rupama and Tarang Chauhan (Miss Fresh Face), Tarang Chauhan (Miss Popular Choice) and Manpreet Kochar (Miss Personality). Judges for the beauty show included Anudeep Sharma, Regional Manager of the Seagrams company, Prateek Lamba, choreographer, Sakshi Aggarwal, firsht runner-up of Miss Uttarakhand-2008, Radhika Agarwal, Michelle Nair (academician), Geetika Bisht (member, DCMTE) and Mayank Shekhar (fashion designer). |
Dress malfunction mars contest
Dehradun, December 6 Models, walking
the ramp in beautiful gowns, were looking very pretty and confident. The environment was musical. But,
suddenly it became a moment of embarrassment for a contestant as half of her top
fell though she managed to pull it up immediately. She was wearing a beautiful off-shoulder red dress. She came forward very confidently, but when she turned to go back, her dress malfunctioned. Somehow she was able to hold it and went back and got the dress tightened using a safety pin. Backstage she was seen crying, while her mother and acquaintances comforted her as she refused to go back on the stage. It may happen sometime by fault, but it depends how the person carries it. Moreover,
you are not facing the audience at that time, she was heard telling her daughter. Although she was put at ease, till the end of the show the smile was missing from her face. |
Jumbos attack check post, forest guards run for life
Haridwar, December 6 Not a day passes when elphants in residential areas in the vicinity of these forest terrains are not visible or creating a ruckus. Jumbos actions are even life threatening as many people and even forest guards have just escaped their attacks. At Roshanabad where the District Magistrate, SSP and District Court are situated, a herd of jumbos attacked the Rawli forest check post all of a sudden. Such was the gravity of the attack that forest guards on duty had to run to save their life as elephants were in quite an aggressive mood. Not only did the elephants attack the check post, destroying its safety wall, and they also intimidated the forest employees for about 50 metre. As per nearby villagers and forest employees, the presence of the elephants was being noticed for the past few days, but suddenly late last night after creating havoc in the agricultural fields nearby, they attacked on the check post. Speaking to The Tribune, Wildlife Warden Vikram Singh Tomar informed that the active presence of elephants had increased in the area with a special alert issued to the forest employees. Also villagers were being apprised of various precautions they should take these days as, apart from crops, jumbos were also causing threat to human life. Villagers are being advised to be highly cautious and not venture out alone after sunset and quite early in the morning, as these are the hours when elephants venture out in the open. Villagers are also in fear as earlier they used to run to nearby forest guards to inform them and seek their help, but now jumbos have attacked forest guards. Affected people are carrying night vigil in groups with lighted torches and musical instruments to shoo away the elephants when they try to enter agricultural fields or human settlements. Be it villages Missirpur, Katarpur, Jagjeetpur, Pathri, Shyampur, everywhere there is jumbo scare which is now becoming a major problem for us. Earlier, elephants used to ravage crops of sugarcane only, but now they are intimidating and getting violent when villagers try to turn them away, said Rao Affaq Ali, village representative of Jeopata village on the Haridwar-Roorkee route.
Elephant kills Gujjar boy
In a shocking incident, an 11-year-old boy was mowed down by a ravaging elephant, while the boy was sleeping in his hut. The victim Jaffar Ali was sleeping alone when the incident happened. When other family members heard the noise, they came to help, but till then the jumbo had severely wounded the boy. Infuriated Gujjars then went after the elephant and chased him away from the Gujjar colony
at Hajara Grant falling in the Ranipur area. An instant ex-gratia payment of Rs 5,000 has been accorded to the victims family by Forest Department officials. |
Varsity fulfils students demand
Nainital, December 6 In a bid to remain at par with the major universities of the country, Kumaon University had recently decided to go for online filling of examination forms. While this decision was broadly welcomed, a section of students had launched protests across the region stating that online filling of forms remained a distant dream in colleges located in remote areas where connectivity and power was a major problem. They had stated that before taking any decision, the university must take into account the geographical conditions of the region. With a view to resolve the impasse, Vice-Chancellor Dr VPS Arora had convened a meeting on the issue today. Some students continued to agitate even as the meeting was on. Directors from various colleges, Dean, Student Welfare, examination authorities and student leaders from all over Kumaon were invited for the meeting. Arora also said such an initiative would help the students keep up with the times. He added that the students appearing for the examination would have to fill the form by themselves and this would also cut the number of mistakes on the form and the problems arising thereafter. |
Free books, school bags given to poor, disabled students
Haridwar, December 6 Alongside a medical camp was also organised for these students where their health check-up was done and medicines were given free of cost. This was done under the aegis of Cavinkare situated in Roshanabad as part of its social efforts to contribute to the society. Informing about the freebies given to the poor children, Chairman of the school Rajeev Tumbadiya said the school had more than a 100 odd students who were unable to even meet their school fees. So such aids helped these children carry out their education. Notably Uttaranchal Public School provides free of cost education to the poor, weak and handicapped students at Dheerawali, Jwalapur, in Haridwar and has been functioning for the past decade. Cavinkare executives also inspected the facilities and infrastructure of the school assuring of further help in upgrading the social schools educational setup. Those who coordinated the event were Sandeep Chauhan, Ajay Saini, Rajesh Dhyani, MM Valippan, Deepak Jain, Saurav Chatterjee, SuryaKant Belwal and school staff members. |
DAV students participate in blood donation
Dehradun, December 6 A large number of students participated in the camp organised by college students union. The camp aimed at creating awareness among students to donate blood. Speaking on the occasion, Anshul Chawla, president of the student council, said donating blood was a noble cause to give life. Several students of the college, along with many cops deployed on the campus, also donated blood. They were medically examined first by the doctors and accordingly made to donate blood. |
Flood-affected get relief
December 6 Under the supervision of sub-divisional magistrates, the relief is being distributed as per loss assessment done by the administrative teams. Public representatives have also been included in the distribution teams to make sure that the process is fair and the allocation completed as early as possible. The allocation team includes village development officers, kanungos, additional tehsildar, nayab tehsildar, lekhpals and other revenue officers. The District Magistrate has also directed the SDMs that any discrepancy found in the allocation process has to be resolved on priority basis, as further delay in reaching out to the flood-affected people will aggravate the problem. |
125 blankets handed over to Governor
Dehradun, December 6 Led by club president DS Sachdev, the delegation also presented a rudraksh sapling to the Governor. A cheque of Rs 5,000 was also handed over to the Governor for the welfare of children of the state. Meanwhile, another delegation redressing the grievances of disaster victims in the Matak Majri area of Dehradun district, led by Gurdayal Singh Kashyap, met the Governor in the presence of District Magistrate Sachin Kurve. |
Aryan group seeks action against general secy
Dehradun, December 6 The group, which was on a relay strike in the past, demanded the filling up of a case against the debarred general secretary of the students council of the college for producing bogus certificates during elections. The party has been demanding refilling of the vacant posts of the student council and a probe into commerce library books corruption case. |
DAV College annual fest from December 10
Dehradun, December 6 The union week is celebrated every year to celebrate unity and togetherness among students and teachers, he said. This years fest will begin from December 10 and continue till December 16. The union week will consist of speech, rangoli, mehendi and debate competitions. A cultural Garhwali programme, musical competition and kavi sammelan will be held and local and outside bands will perform during the event, asserted
Anshul. |
Mohammed Kaif gives tips to budding cricketers
Dehradun, December 6 He was in the city on an invitation by the Navyuvak Sangh Cricket Academy to share his experiences in the field of cricket and to motivate the budding cricketers. It was in the afternoon at Nehru Stadium where he met the local cricketers and had a cadid interaction with the teams. On his arrival he was greeted by the organisers and Minister for Tourism Madan Kaushik. Kaif was surrounded by the public which made him leave the stadium within a short period. It has been learnt that the organisers had not done much of security arrangements to avoid the huge crowd. Kaif also visited the College of Engineering where he interacted with students and and gave away College Cricket Trophy to winning team captain Abhishek Pratap. Pratap and his team were excited over receiving the trophy from Kaif and asked him to share best of his tips as a token of his visit to them. Kaif also has to his credit the world record of taking five catches in a World Cup match. Earlier, he visited the famous Kaliyar shrine. |
Rao Academy down Mussoorie Association
Dehradun, December 6 Mussoorie Cricket Association scored 127 runs for nine wickets in 20 overs. Sanjeev (25), Pravesh (22) and Sagar (19) mainly scored in setting up a fighting total for Mussoorie. Pramod and Sachin got two wickets each while Sanjay, Shankar and Ashwani took a wicket each for Rao Academy. In reply, Rao Academy achieved the target in 18.4 overs losing eight wickets. Ashwani (32), Deepankar (27) and Anil (22) played important innings to help their side register a win. Sagar and Sagar M of Mussoorie pocketed two wickets each but in vain. |
Shahid Girish Bhadhri tourney from Dec 16
Dehradun, December 6 Girish Bhadhri attained martyrdom during the state agitation at the Rampur Tiraha in
Muzzfarnagar. He was also a cricketer and member of Ajabpur Youngstar. This tournament is held in his memory. District-level tournaments have been held in his memory twice earlier. Addressing a press conference, Anil
Dobhal, president of the club, said a total of 16 teams from across India would take part in this tournament. The teams include MCI, New Delhi,
DCA, Bareilly, Kishanganj Zymkhana, Delhi, Malik Sports, Delhi, Chandigarh,
Merath, Cricket Club, Muzzfarnagar, Sharanpur, Haldwani Cricket Club, Uttarakhand Police, Tanush Cricket Academy, Punjab Cricket Association, Doon Combined and Doon Tiger. All matches will be played on a knockout basis and every match will be of 35
overs. The semifinals and the final will be of 40 overs. Ranji and IPL-level players are expected to take part in the tournament. Devender Sati, club member, said Rs 10,000 is the entry fee for each team and the winning and runners-up teams will be awarded. As per Sati, their club on the day of the opening of the tournament will also honour state agitationists from the district. |
All set for roller/ice skating team selection
Dehradun, December 6 All selected members will get proper training in ice skating by experts during a coaching camp. The winners will qualify for South Asian Games-2010 to be organised at The Doon ice skating rink and Maharana Pratap Sports College, Raipur, Dehradun. The last date for the entry submission is December 10. Interested participants for taking part in practice sessions for school nationals to be held by the SGFI and the 48th nationals by the Roller Skating Federation of India may log on www.yatiskates.com or contact on mobile no.9897137838 for more details or visit Hotel Surabhi Palace, Chakrata Road, every Thursdays to Sundays between 5 and 6 pm and Olympus High School, GMS Road,
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Boats back in action ahead of the race weekend
One by one the six Volvo Open 70s are returning to the water and getting back in action ahead of the race weekend.
The first team to hit the waters of Sanya Bay were CAMPER with Emirates Team New Zealand who touched down on Sunday morning and were practice sailing by the afternoon.
Team Telefónica also returned to the water on Sunday, with PUMA Ocean Racing, Groupama sailing team and Team Sanya joining them on Monday. Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing's Azzam is scheduled to be lifted on Tuesday.
It has been a turning point for Team Sanya's shore crew who have not only had the first opportunity in almost two months to get their boat out of the water, but also to complete repairs to their broken winch pod.
Shore crew manager David Duff said his team were set to be sailing by Tuesday and testing a new downwind sail after a successful shakedown.
"This is the first opportunity since Cape Town for us to get her out of the water and get the hull back to the conditions it should be in," he said.
"The pod is also fixed and it was a pretty simple fix in the end. We may never know what the cause was; you can only assume a few things. We're confident it won't happen again — when you rebuild something you build it stronger than before."
Telefónica's technical director Horacio Carabelli said his team have not only been working in preparation for the Leg 4 race to Auckland, they are also setting themselves up for Leg 5 given the stopover in New Zealand is likely to be around 10 days.
Carabelli, a two time Volvo competitor who was part of Ericsson 4's winning crew last time, said the team were in good stead and set to get sailing on Tuesday.
"Tomorrow and the day after we will be sailing in preparation for the Sanya Haitang Bay In-Port race on the 18th," he said. "We've been working very hard to have the boat up and running well, it's in really good shape."
CAMPER crew manager Neil Cox said it had been one of the more relaxing stopovers for his shore crew, although they have still pulled 15-hour work days.
However Cox's crew were indulged by the rare opportunity to take CAMPER sailing, with several members of the shore crew hitting the water with skipper Chris Nicholson, co-navigator/pitman Andrew McLean and helmsmen/trimmers Tony Rae and Adam Minoprio on Sunday.
"The sailors need their time off and given the shore crew are all competent sailors in their own right we took her out form some sail testing," he said. "It was a top day."
Despite working behind the scenes Cox said his crew were never left wanting for credit for their tough work.
"We did have the three sailors yesterday putting their hands up without prompting saying they wanted to buy us a beer, so that's always good," he said.
With the DHL Shore Crew Award set to be announced on Thursday Cox admitted that receiving a trophy may almost top getting a beer for whoever is named the winner.
"It's great to have people outside of your team acknowledge what you're doing," he said. "It's a great boost for morale and gives everyone on all the teams that bit of motivation."
Previous winners of the DHL Shore Crew Award are Team Sanya for Leg 1 and PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG for Leg 2.
Articles about the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12.
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Articles about the Youth Academy.
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Amazing Episodes from the Race 2008-09 / Videos.
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This discrete panel involves a pair of Tassel Bradshaws, each with an upwards facing long-tailed marsupial aligned close above its headdress. The distinctive dashed line objects with a 'Y' upper section are occasionally shown in close association with Tassel Bradshaws, appearing to be surviving monochrome remnants of once bichrome artifacts. Accoutrements include Tasselled Cord Armpit decorations, and multiple round bangles. The awkward arm alignment shown on the left figure appears exclusive to Tassel Bradshaws.
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FAIRFAX, Va., Dec. 11 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Nancy Sander, president and founder of Allergy & Asthma Network Mothers of Asthmatics (AANMA) today urged committee members to preserve patient access to all forms of 12-hour bronchodilators at a joint meeting of the Pulmonary-Allergy Drugs Advisory Committee, Drug Safety and Risk Management Advisory Committee and Pediatric Advisory Committee of the Food and Drug Administration held in Rockville, MD.
Sander also requested the committee use caution in their statements about this issue by avoiding confusing terms such as "rescue" and "controller" to describe affected asthma medications. Patients and prescribers should know these facts:
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Notification occurs once: after a notification is delivered, the notification registration is removed, and another process can register for message notification. If the notified process wishes to receive the next notification, it can use mq_notify() to request a further notification. This should be done before emptying all unread messages from the queue. (Placing the queue in nonblocking mode is useful for emptying the queue of messages without blocking once it is empty.)
POSIX.1-2008 says that an implementation may generate an EINVAL error if notification is NULL, and the caller is not currently registered to receive notifications for the queue mqdes.
#include <pthread.h> #include <mqueue.h> #include <stdio.h> #include <stdlib.h> #include <unistd.h> #define handle_error(msg) \ do { perror(msg); exit(EXIT_FAILURE); } while (0) static void /* Thread start function */ tfunc(union sigval sv) { struct mq_attr attr; ssize_t nr; void *buf; mqd_t mqdes = *((mqd_t *) sv.sival_ptr); /* Determine max. msg size; allocate buffer to receive msg */ if (mq_getattr(mqdes, &attr) == -1) handle_error("mq_getattr"); buf = malloc(attr.mq_msgsize); if (buf == NULL) handle_error("malloc"); nr = mq_receive(mqdes, buf, attr.mq_msgsize, NULL); if (nr == -1) handle_error("mq_receive"); printf("Read %ld bytes from MQ\n", (long) nr); free(buf); exit(EXIT_SUCCESS); /* Terminate the process */ } int main(int argc, char *argv[]) { mqd_t mqdes; struct sigevent not; if (argc != 2) { fprintf(stderr, "Usage: %s <mq-name>\n", argv[0]); exit(EXIT_FAILURE); } mqdes = mq_open(argv[1], O_RDONLY); if (mqdes == (mqd_t) -1) handle_error("mq_open"); not.sigev_notify = SIGEV_THREAD; not.sigev_notify_function = tfunc; not.sigev_notify_attributes = NULL; not.sigev_value.sival_ptr = &mqdes; /* Arg. to thread func. */ if (mq_notify(mqdes, ¬) == -1) handle_error("mq_notify"); pause(); /* Process will be terminated by thread function */ }


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Decisions Based on Quality, not Anecdotes
How many decisions do you make in a day? From what type of coffee you want, to determining the user-interface for your next product, you make hundreds of decisions every day. The important question to ask yourself is this – how many of those decisions are you basing on quantifiable data, and how many are you basing on gut instincts and something your Aunt Mildred told you last Christmas? With so much data available in our digital age, it's important to be gleaning quality insights from everyone who has a stake in your company's success. Even more importantly, you need to be utilizing data from others as well. Data is a sharable commodity, and as it becomes a searchable, social function, people will have more access to information that can make or break a company's success path. In this session attendees will learn the right way to gather and analyze data that will inform their next big business decision.
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- What is the right level of analysis I should apply to my data?
- What audiences should I be collecting data from?
- How should I combine proprietary data with industry research to come to the best decisions?
- How will the ability to search and share data from all types of surveys provide deeper business insights?
- What is the next evolution of data sharing?
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The Carpet Cleaner With A One-Year Carpet Cleaning Warranty
Kiwi carpet cleaning services come with one year of unlimited return visits with the famous Kiwi Lover One-Year Carpet Cleaning Warranty! Other carpet cleaners that you may be considering just cannot match our warranty or our carpet cleaning prices. Our Dallas carpet cleaning customers have been taking advantage of this offer for over 28 years, and now we are offering this same unparalleled service to Houston, Atlanta, Phoenix, and Austin. Our warranty is yours when you become a Kiwi customer today! Just call Kiwi Services in your city to get today's special, and don't forget to inquire about air duct cleaning, rug cleaning, or any of our other services. And, if you ever have water damage or a flood emergency, we're always available 24/7 for immediate dispatch.
Carpet Cleaning Services and All Stains are Included in the price
All of our initial carpet cleanings have six steps, which include: vacuuming, moving furniture, a cleaning with our all-natural carpet cleaner, grooming, our Kiwi Lover One-Year Carpet Cleaning Warranty, and stain pre-treatments. And unlike steam cleaning, our carpet cleanings dry in as little as 15 minutes!
Before scheduling a rug or carpet cleaning service, ask what other companies include with their cleaning service, because Kiwi really packs-in the value! We truly give you more carpet cleaning for the money. We want you to become a Kiwi Carpet Cleaning customer!
Kiwi Carpet Cleaning Reviews
Jayme S. (Houston, TX)
"I have been a Kiwi customer for many years. What I appreciate most are the year long warranty visits that are so reasonably priced. It allows me to clean my carpets every other month and keep them in tip-top shape. Kiwi keeps all my information on file, and when I call to book a cleaning they know immediately who I am and what services I've requested in the past. I especially enjoy my newest customer care consultant.... Jeff. He's the best."
Steven B. (Atlanta, GA)
"Our family has been long time customers of Kiwi Carpet Cleaning because we know that we can count on them to come to our home and do a great job on our floors. The technicians are always very professional, and we never feel like it's a rush to get done with our home so they can move on to the next job. And the best part about Kiwi is the fresh lime/citrus scent that lingers through our home once the carpet is clean. We wouldn't choose another company to clean our carpet as long as Kiwi is around!"
Sheri M. (Phoenix, AZ)
"I love the warranty! It is one of the main reasons I use Kiwi, that and the fact that y'all always do such an awesome job."
Anonymous (Austin, TX)
"I've had Kiwi services out to my house several times, for duct cleaning and carpets and furniture cleaning, they always do a great job and are very friendly and patient when hearing what is needed and wanted. They offer a variety of options to suit the client's needs and budget. The work is done quickly but properly. I ask for Guillermo ("Gil") here in Austin and he's always ready and friendly. The only issue-- if it can be called an issue-- is that they usually arrive a few minutes EARLY! They have never been late to my house."
Barb H. (Dallas, TX)
"I have been using Kiwi for several years, and they have cleaned 2 of my houses. I like the warranty cleanings because they are affordable and good."
Water Damage Restoration: A Top Priority
Water damage restoration services have been available
through KIWI since 1987.
In 2008, we assisted Houston and Galveston with water damage repair in the wake of Hurricane Ike. Families had been hit hard and were in
need of serious professional flood damage repair, making Houston customers our top priority. We take water
damage restoration seriously and are licensed to
provide mold removal.
Green carpet cleaning
Our all-natural, "green" carpet cleaner provides our customers with the best cleaning results without the toxins often found in steam cleaning products. Composed entirely of natural materials, our green carpet cleaning solution is biodegradable and can be rinsed simply with water. Our cleaner is free of any nonylphenol surfactants, ozone-depleting chemicals, and hazardous air pollutants, as well as any carcinogens and reproductive toxins. Our green carpet cleaning solution follows the guidelines set by the California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986, specifically following proposition 65, which addresses ingredients and materials that could be toxic to humans. Our cleaning solution is free of any carcinogens that are recognized by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration of the United States, the National Toxicology Program, and the International Agency for Research on Cancer. With a GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) rating by the American Food & Drug Administration, our cleaner is safe for use near food items. Kiwi Services takes the time to ensure the safety and quality of our products and services. We're leading the way for a healthier, greener, and cleaner home.
Carpet Cleaning Services
Kiwi Services uses the dry carpet cleaning method to give your home a fresh clean and a gorgeous glow. Our Kiwi technicians are highly skilled and trained to clean your carpets in this method with a set series of steps. First, we apply a light mist of general carpet cleaner onto a soiled area. Adding a small amount of our custom liquid solution helps all embedded particulates start to break up. Next, our micro-absorbent bonnets spin over the area in a process called emulsification, which is the suspension of foreign particulates in a liquid. After we have emulsified the fibers with an application of our general carpet cleaner, we then use a circular motion to "wick-up" any dirt in the carpet with a clean bonnet. This agitates the thousands of individual carpet fibers, which in turn removes dirt and foreign particulates that are embedded in the carpet. As the bonnet is spinning, there are two key events taking place: agitation and extraction. Emulsified soils and particulates are then absorbed by a clean bonnet traveling at almost five feet per second! And unlike steam cleaning, carpets dry in less than 15 minutes, using this dry carpet cleaning method. Let the professionals at Kiwi take care of all your carpet cleaning services.
Carpet Cleaning service with 12 Months of unlimited return visits
Maintaining clean carpets is essential for a healthy and beautiful home. Having your carpets cleaned professionally can be expensive, but not with Kiwi, thanks to the Kiwi Lover One-Year Carpet Cleaning Warranty. After your initial cleaning of $120 or more, you will receive a certificate for the Kiwi Lover One-Year Carpet Cleaning Warranty. With the warranty, you can get your carpets re-cleaned as many times as you like for just $7 per room. If you are having a party and you want your carpets cleaned for your home to look its best, just call! Or, use the warranty when you spill a bowl of spaghetti, a glass of red wine or when the dogs track in mud. You have a professional carpet cleaner at your finger tips whenever you desire. Just call or chat with us online to schedule a service. With our warranty you don't ever need to worry or stress about how your carpet looks, because the carpet cleaning professionals at Kiwi will keep them looking their best!
Competitive carpet cleaning prices
With Kiwi's One Year Carpet Cleaning Warranty, we are able to offer competitive prices that allow you to have your carpets cleaned multiple times a year.
"It was wonderful! I used to use this one person for years then I went to Stanley Steamer. One day I went online and looked up carpet cleaning and that is how I found Kiwi. I am so pleased. You have no idea. My daughter lives with me and she has two little dogs. He did many things to the carpet I have never seen before. I mean, my carpets look brand new. You have to give him a raise because he is definitely worth it. Ralph is professional and he is a pleasant person. These young people just do not work like some of the older generations. I have already recommended Ralph to my friends and they will be calling. Please make sure he gets high points for an exceptional service."
Liz W.
"Alfonzie did a good job, best I have ever had. I will definitely request him in the future." Frances A.
"I am so glad that you came. I was going to phone in to compliment how wonderful Jorge is. He did such a fabulous job and he really took his time. He listened to what I had to say and really attacked the areas that I was not happy with. What a fantastic job he did on my carpets. It is the best service I have had and could not be more pleased. I even wrote down his name for my next visit because I want him to come back. Please make sure he gets credit for the wonderful service he did at my home."Shelly P.
"He got the stains out and my carpet is much cleaner now. I am very pleased" Vernita H.
"He was a very nice guy & did a good job. An excellent job
actually. Better than I expected on the water stains." Sarah B.
"Robert came and a gentleman by the name of Tim were here to
fix my home after it was flooded. They were both very charming and
wonderful. They had to move a bunch of stuff from under the beds
and move furniture around. I am happy with the water damage
repair results."
Sarah M.
"Arnold Salas came to my home in Austin yesterday and cleaned my carpets. He did a very nice job. He is a great representative of your company. I will be referring you to all my friends and neighbors. I even bought a bottle of your spot cleaner and it worked so well on the areas that I did not have cleaned. I thought it was expensive, but you know? It works better than anything I have ever tried in the past. That is so worth it!" Nathan H.
"I do not know Susan, I have never met her before in my life but I want to commend her for such an exceptional customer service. I will be using Kiwi because of her. My wife and I are expecting a baby and we are getting the room cleaned and ready. She told me that Kiwi does not use chemicals it is non allergenic and safe for the babies. I even told her we were going to paint the babies room in our conversation. Susan even called to tell me there is a non-toxic paint we can buy so it is safe for our baby. How thoughtful and considerate she is thinking of people she hardly knows. I really appreciate her thoughtfulness and how kind she is." Andrew J.
Kiwi Services gives you 12 months of unlimited cleaning visits because we want to be your carpet cleaner of choice!
best Carpet Cleaning service
Choosing the best carpet cleaning service for your personal needs is never easy. Did you know in each major city there are literally hundreds of carpet cleaners? It's hard to know who to trust with your carpet when you have so many choices. At Kiwi, every technician is part of the Kiwi Family, undergoing a thorough background check, full training, certification, and in-home apprenticeship. We work hard to be the very best carpet cleaning service for you and your home.
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Kiwi carpet cleaning services in your city
Dallas, TX: 972-354-0031
Houston, TX: 713-595-0412
Phoenix, AZ: 602-419-3578
Atlanta, GA: 770-573-6056
Austin, TX: 512-381-3405Texas, Georgia, Arizona
Berber Carpet Cleaning Services
Kiwi has over 28 years of knowledge and experience in the cleaning and restoration of Berber carpet. Our all-natural cleaning solution is gentle enough for this specialized carpet type, yet strong enough to get out the toughest stains. Our all-natural, quick-drying carpet cleaner is the perfect cleaning agent for Berber. Here at Kiwi, we know that you need a carpet cleaning expert who has cleaned, repaired and restored thousands of Berber carpets. Call Kiwi today to schedule a Berber carpet cleaning that dries in as little as 15 minutes and comes with the famous Kiwi lover One-Year Carpet Cleaning Warranty.
Carpet Cleaning questions And more
What carpet cleaning method is best?
There are five main carpet cleaning methods, but we believe that Kiwi's bonnet method
is the best of them. Kiwi began cleaning carpets by visiting homes that
had just had a steam cleaning. After our method was applied, our
big white absorbent bonnets turned black! So we recommend bonnet
cleaning and specifically, Kiwi's Bonnet Cleaning with our custom-blended
citrus fresh solution.
long do carpets take to dry after cleaning?
In most cases it should take no more than 15 to 45 minutes for your carpet to dry after a thorough cleaning. Using minimal amounts of water in our cleaner and not oversaturating the carpet is why this works so well. We believe that it is not necessary to flood your flooring to clean it.
Do I need to move my furniture for my carpet cleaning companies?
You do not have to move your own furniture on the initial carpet cleaning visit. Kiwi will move your furniture and
vacuum prior to the actual cleaning. However, on warranty visits you will need to move your furniture and vacuum,
because we just clean the exposed carpeted areas during warranty cleanings.
Is your carpet cleaning solution safe for pets and children?
Yes. We use an environmentally friendly, green cleaning solution that is safe for the entire family. We have an entire page dedicated to our Kiwi carpet cleaner and its benefits.
Will Kiwi carpet cleaning remove dog hair or cat hair?
Yes, the Kiwi carpet cleaning method removes dog and cat hair and does a wonderful
job of removing surface pet stains as well. For deeper pet stain
issues, including odors and pad staining, your Kiwi Technician
can walk you through three phases of treatment. Should you have to go through more than one stage of treatment, you are credited
back the money spent on any previous treatments until
the right solution is found! We can also remove
dog and cat hair and odors from rugs!
I have Berber carpet - can you clean this?
Yes! Many of our customers have Berber carpet. Berber carpet tends
to be more expensive than Nylon, Olefin, Polyester and Wool and a bit more challenging when cleaning because the fibers are so tightly wound. Kiwi's carpet cleaning method is very effective
on Berber carpet.
My home is three stories tall, do you charge extra to work on the 2nd or 3rd floor?
No. We simply ask you to name the areas you would like to have cleaned (ex. Living Room, Hall, Entry, Bedroom, Walk-in Closet, etc.). Our equipment is portable, so there are no hoses stretching from a truck outside that could damage your lawn or home. We'll work from top to bottom, cleaning towards the front door to avoid tracking over areas we have already cleaned.
I understand that Kiwi Services also does air duct cleaning. I have vaulted ceilings and some of my vents are 15 feet off of the floor. Is reaching these vents a problem?
No, not a problem. When setting up your air duct cleaning appointment, let your representative know about that you have high ceilings and vents higher than 8 feet. We will bring an extension ladder to reach higher vents.
How often should I clean my carpet?
With your Kiwi Warranty, you can clean your carpets as often as you'd like. That's what we're here for! For just $7 per room, we come back to clean all the exposed carpeted areas with the same great carpet cleaning
treatment. We also sell Kiwi Super Spotter Spray, which is perfect
for between-carpet cleaning touch ups.
When I purchased my carpet there was a protectant on it. How long does it usually last? How often should I have it reapplied?
While most carpets are sold with a protectant present, it does not last forever. Everyday wear and tear, such as foot traffic, and successive carpet cleanings break down this protective barrier. Kiwi Services is proud to offer DuPont™ Teflon® protection. While DuPont™ recommends that it be reapplied with each carpet cleaning, we have found that our method is gentle enough that it could last more than one cleaning. You will need to judge by your lifestyle, number of people and animals in the home. It's really just what works best for you.
When I have an appointment with the cable company they make me wait all day. What can I expect as far as arrival time?
You won't be waiting all day because Kiwi provides a two-hour arrival time, not four, six, or eight hours like other services. Your technician will be scheduled to arrive during that specific arrival window. If our technician has extra work to do or experiences a traffic issue, we will call you and keep you informed.
Are you
highly rated among carpet cleaning companies?
Are we ever! We were selected by D Home Magazine as the 2006 top Green
Dallas Carpet Cleaning Company. We have many customer recommendations
and referrals in and around Houston,
Dallas, Atlanta, Austin or Phoenix. We love our customer recommendations!
I love your Kiwi mailers, but I have no carpet in my home. My floors are all tile and wood floors, how can Kiwi help me?
No problem, ceramic tile and grout cleaning is one of our specialties. We don't stop there, though, because we also clean hardwood floors, polyurethane coated floors, linoleum, and vinyl floors. Most people who do not have carpet have area rugs and oriental rugs, so we provide rug cleaning as well. And because wood flooring has its own unique needs, we also provide flood and water damage restoration specifically for wood floors. Don't let water on the wood floor become wood floor water damage.
Does carpet ever get so worn that it just can't look clean anymore?
Sometimes carpet, especially traffic areas, can become so worn that
carpet fibers tear apart, lose their protective coating and pick
up dirt or stains that are unable to look clean. These are
often referred to as heavily soiled traffic areas. Your Kiwi technician
will let you know if a carpeted area has fibers that have
become damaged to the point of replacement.
I am not certain whether to clean my carpet or replace it. Does your company repair carpets?
Yes, we sure do. Our crews can assess your situation and recommend a solution to meet your needs and/or budget. Whether you have water damage and need pad replacement or need the carpet re-stretched because it is buckling, we can do it. We will provide a free estimate for the work required and be prepared to handle it that day in most cases. Call us for a no-obligation estimate.
Do you offer professional rug cleaning and repairs?
We have offered rug cleaning for 28 years. We clean and repair several different rug types. Our dry rug cleaning process is safe for all styles of rugs and we do not submerge your rugs in vats of harsh chemicals. Our repair specialists are some of the best you'll find. We can quote rug cleaning over the phone. However, rug repairs need to be inspected at our service center.
If I replace the carpet in rooms currently under the carpet cleaning warranty, how does this affect my warranty?
It does not. Kiwi's warranty program allows for carpet replacement. If it was under warranty before the carpet repairs or replacement, it is still covered. We can also help you protect the new carpet with Teflon® protection by DuPont™.
If I hire Kiwi, what does the fragrance smell like? I hate steam cleaning.
So do we. Our dry carpet cleaning method
includes our pH balanced citrus-fresh carpet solution. It is light,
sweet and citrusy. You will love it compared to steam cleaning,
which can make carpets smell musty and old. Some customers refer to
steam as having a wet dog smell. Not with Kiwi! Our solution is
so light, yet pleasant and most people can't tell it's from a carpet cleaning. Get a cleaning the morning of a party or
a few hours before the big ball game. Your home will smell fabulous!
Our rug cleaning techniques also leave a wonderful citrus smell!
When you come out to service my home, do I need to leave?
No, that's not necessary. Our cleaning process involves a light, even misting with our citrus-fresh cleaner. This product is pH-balanced, containing no harsh chemicals, so there are no strong fumes to be aired out. Because we are not leaving your floors soggy and wet, you can continue with everyday life while we are there. With a speedy dry time and a light fresh citrus fragrance, you have nothing to worry about. In most cases, when we provide water damage restoration, our clients are also able to stay in the home.
Is Kiwi Carpet Cleaners in Dallas a franchise?
No. Kiwi is company-owned. None of our technicians are part of a
franchise. However, Kiwi Services is about to start offering carpet cleaning franchises in select cities throughout the nation!
Do you have a referral program?
We have a wonderful Kiwi Lover Referral Program that allows customers
to either get one free room of carpet cleaning, DuPont™ Teflon® applied
to two rooms, or a waived trip charge on their next warranty
service. Your friend does not have to have a carpet cleaning. They
can get any home service from air duct cleaning to an oriental rug
Do you provide services in unfavorable weather conditions?
Certainly. One of the most important services we provide is water damage restoration. We provide emergency response 24/7, rain or shine. Because every minute counts we are always prepared to assist you when your health and home are threatened by water damage.
Where can I find Kiwi Services' privacy policy?
You can access our privacy policy online at any time.
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Figure Drawing Drop-In Sessions
Use any medium and work from a different live model each week. Make use of the instructor, or draw on your own. The instructor will meet you at your own level, from beginner to advanced.
Drawings above by student Charlotte Mao; catch her blog. Do you have drawings from this class that you'd like us to show? Send us some photos.
Course Number
OW109Class Size
14Age Range
Skill Level
All LevelsPrerequisite
Bring your own paper and drawing materials. Wet and dry media are all welcome.
Easels are provided.
Find out more about where to buy supplies.
Instructor, Schedule, and Cost
Every Tuesday (except holidays and weather emergencies), 7-9 pm
$15 per session, payable at the door
$100 for a pre-paid 8-session coupon
No pre-registration required
Instructors: Brigid Watson, Edie Read
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When classes are FULL, put yourself on a waiting list. But please do NOT register for full classes.
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I was on the hunt for a yummy Fall-inspired cake that of course, used up some of the hoards of zucchini I still have coming out of my garden. I found one on Allrecipes.com that seemed promising. After making it once, I tweaked it and the result is this light & delicious cake that I've featured below.
I made it in a jelly roll pan, so it makes quite a bit. You can halve the recipe and make it in a 9x13, but I am opting to instead share with neighbors. I don't think they'll mind...
Oh, and the Browned Butter Frosting is incredible. It's worth the extra 5 minutes it takes to make it!
Zucchini Spice Cake with Browned Butter Frosting
- 3 cups grated unpeeled zucchini
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 3/4 cups white sugar
- 3/4 cups brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 eggs
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 cup vegetable oil {can substitute applesauce}
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts {optional}
- 2/3 cup butter {do not use margarine!}
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 4 TBSP milk
Grate zucchini and set aside.
Whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, white sugar, brown sugar, spices and salt in a large bowl until well blended. Beat the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla in a separate bowl until smooth. Fold in the flour mixture, then stir in the zucchini and walnuts. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 30-32 minutes. Allow to cool completely before frosting and cutting.


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"Mass Frustration", a brand new song from the Denmark-based groove metal band CHAINFIST, can be streamed using the SoundCloud player below. The track was recorded at Six String Studios with Søren Jensen and was mixed and mastered by Jacob Hansen at Hansen Studios.
CHAINFIST, which recently signed a worldwide management deal with Germany's Rock N Growl Management, consists of the following musicians: Jackie Petersen (vocals), Michael Kopietz (guitar), Thomas Hvisel (guitar), Jesper Heidelbach (drums) and Braca Pedersen (bass). CHAINFIST is currently recording its second, as-yet-untitled album for a late 2012 release. The new material is described in a press release as "stronger, heavier and even more melodic than the songs on the band's debut CD, "Black Out Sunday'." "Black Out Sunday" was released in October 2010 via SAOL/H'art/Zebralution. The CD featured a guest appearance by guitarist Jakob "Batten" Hansen from ILLDISPOSED.CHAINFIST: New Song Available For Streaming
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A Ligonier man is being charged in the death of a Westmoreland County teen, who died in a car accident in March of this year. That accident happened on March 31, 2012 along Route 711 in Cook Township, Westmoreland County. Jonathan Kristiansen was 17-years-old and a junior at Ligonier Valley High School.
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Subject: [OMPI devel] [patch] return value not updated in ompi_mpi_init() From: Guillaume Thouvenin (guillaume.thouvenin_at_[hidden]) Date: 2010-02-09 09:13:38
It seems that a return value is not updated during the setup of process affinity in function ompi_mpi_init() ompi/runtime/ompi_mpi_init.c:459
The problem is in the following piece of code:
[... here ret == OPAL_SUCCESS ...] phys_cpu = opal_paffinity_base_get_physical_processor_id(nrank); if (0 > phys_cpu) { error = "Could not get physical processor id - cannot set processor affinity"; goto error; } [...]
If opal_paffinity_base_get_physical_processor_id() failed ret is not updated and we will reach the "error:" label while ret == OPAL_SUCCESS.
As a result MPI_Init() will return without having initialized the MPI_COMM_WORLD struct leading to a segmentation fault on calls like MPI_Comm_size().
I got the bug recently with new westmere processors for which the function opal_paffinity_base_get_physical_processor_id() failed if we are using the mca parameter "opal_paffinity_alone 1" during the execution.
I'm not sure that it's the right way to fix the problem but here is a patch tested with v1.5. This patch allows to report the problem instead of generating a segmentation fault.
With the patch, the output is:
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- It looks like MPI_INIT failed for some reason; your parallel process is likely to abort. There are many reasons that a parallel process can fail during MPI_INIT; some of which are due to configuration or environment problems. This failure appears to be an internal failure; here's some additional information (which may only be relevant to an Open MPI developer):
Could not get physical processor id - cannot set processor affinity --> Returned "Not found" (-5) instead of "Success" (0) --------------------------------------------------------------------------
Without the patch, the output was:
*** Process received signal *** Signal: Segmentation fault (11) Signal code: Address not mapped (1) Failing at address: 0x10 [ 0] /lib64/libpthread.so.0 [0x3d4e20ee90] [ 1] /home_nfs/thouveng/dev/openmpi-v1.5/lib/libmpi.so.0(MPI_Comm_size+0x9c) [0x7fce74468dfc] [ 2] ./IMB-MPI1(IMB_init_pointers+0x2f) [0x40629f] [ 3] ./IMB-MPI1(main+0x65) [0x4035c5] [ 4] /lib64/libc.so.6(__libc_start_main+0xfd) [0x3d4da1ea2d] [ 5] ./IMB-MPI1 [0x403499]
Regards, Guillaume
--- diff --git a/ompi/runtime/ompi_mpi_init.c b/ompi/runtime/ompi_mpi_init.c --- a/ompi/runtime/ompi_mpi_init.c +++ b/ompi/runtime/ompi_mpi_init.c @@ -459,6 +459,7 @@ int ompi_mpi_init(int argc, char **argv, OPAL_PAFFINITY_CPU_ZERO(mask); phys_cpu = opal_paffinity_base_get_physical_processor_id(nrank); if (0 > phys_cpu) { + ret = phys_cpu; error = "Could not get physical processor id - cannot set processor affinity"; goto error; }