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In a Hadith-i-Qudsi -a tradition that was communicated by Allah by inspiration to the Prophet (pbuh) and related by him as if Allah was speaking:
"Whoever bears enmity to My saintly servant I will proclaim war on him. The thing that I like most among the acts that bring My servant closer to me is his performance of the acts that I enjoined on him. At the same time, My servant keeps coming closer to Me through optional worship. In the end he attains My Love. And when I love him I become the ears that he hears with; I become the eyes he sees with, I become the hands that he holds with, I become the feet that he walks with (I become the heart that he reasons with, and I become the tongue that he speaks with). When he asks for anything from Me, I immediately grant it to him. When he seeks refuge in Me, I safeguard him. I never hesitate about anything as I do in taking the life of a believing servant: He dislikes death, and I do not like anything he dislikes..." (Bukhari, Rikak, 38).
Therefore, pious Muslims, following the tradition of the Prophet (pbuh) offer The Supererogatory prayers in times of fear, during the latter part of the night and at other times, and when they need something- in addition to performing the obligatory prayers. They are among those who are praised in the Qur'an:
.".. On their faces are their marks, (being) the traces of their prostration."
(Al-Fath 48: 29).
They get endless pleasure from prayer and The Supererogatory prayers are offered to keep up this endless pleasure. The Prophet (pbuh), though he committed no sin, used to pray at nights until his feet became sore, and he used to read the Qur'an until he was exhausted. So, The Supererogatory prayers do not hinder obligatory prayers but, on the contrary, fortify them. The point here is to try to perform them in their proper way.
The Prophet (pbuh) says:
"The first worship that the servant will be questioned about on the Day of Judgement is prayer. If his prayers are done properly, he will be saved. If not, he will be among the losers. If the obligatory prayers are not enough to save him, Allah will ask:
"Are there The Supererogatory prayers done by My servant so that they could complement the obligatory prayers?'
Other worship will be the same." (Tirmizi, Salat, 188).
So, regarding obligatory prayers as sufficient will be a grave mistake, for it is almost impossible to perform the obligatory ones perfectly and duly. No matter how much weight we give to them we may, any time, make mistakes in our performance. Thus, we have no other chance, but The Supererogatory prayers to complement our mistakes. Our deficiencies in offering the obligatory ones may be complemented by optional ones as we do not have a second chance to perform the obligatory prayers in case we miss or perform them incorrectly them. However, this does not mean that we should leave out the obligatory prayers for optional ones. We should try to observe both at the same time. The practice of the Prophet (pbuh) in this regard is a unique example before us. On the other hand, those who did not offer obligatory prayers in time should not try to supplement only the unperformed prayers, but try to offer optional prayers as unperformed prayers could be done any time of the day whereas such optional prayers as those done during the night, forenoon, the rising of sun, and late-evening are to be done only at certain times.
Rabia bin Ka'b al-Aslamî said:
I used to stay with the Prophet at night and wait upon him to bring water for ablution and so forth. One day he told me:
" – Wish anything you like from me!"
I said:
" – I want to be with you in Paradise."
He said:
" – What else do you wish?"
I said:
" – I only wish what I said."
" – If so, please help me by offering as much prayer as you can!" (Muslim, Salat, 226).
Another saying of the Prophet (pbuh) in this regard is as follows:
"Nothing is more helpful to the servant to approach Allah than prostrations s/he does in solitude. Namely, it is The Supererogatory prayers that s/he does on his/her own at home that bring him/her close to Allah most." (ibn Mubarak).
Shaqeeq al-Balkh said:
We looked for five things and we found them in five things:
There are various The Supererogatory prayers. The most important ones are as follows:
Dukha Prayer (Prayer done in the earlier part of the forenoon)
The Prophet said:
.".. The words "Praise be to Allah' is a charity; the words "Glory be to Allah' is a charity; the words "There is no god but Allah' is a charity; the words "Allah is Great' is a charity; enjoining the good is a charity; detaining from evil is charity. And a dukha prayer of two units substitutes all of these." (Muslim, Salat al-Musafirin, 81).
Aisha, wife of the Prophet, told:
"Once I saw the Prophet offering the dukha prayer, and I never left it out in my life afterwards." (Bukhari, Muslim).
Awabeen Prayer (late-evening prayer)
The Prophet said:
"Whoever offers a prayer between the evening and late-night prayer, it is called the awabeen prayer." (ibn Mubarak, el-Raqaik).
Tahiyyat al-Masjeed Prayer (prayer done to greet the Mosque)
The Prophet said:
"Let one of you pray two units of prayer when s/he enters a mosque before sitting down!" (Bukhari, Salat, 60).
Tarawih Prayer (prayer performed after the prescribed night service of worship in the month of Ramadan)
Aisha, wife of the Prophet, (may Allah be happy with her) said:
"The Prophet was not so wrapped up in worships in other months as he was in the month of Ramadan. And he was particularly wrapped up in worships done during the last ten days of Ramadan." (Muslim, Itikaf, 832).
The Prophet (pbuh) says:
"Whoever spends a night of Ramadan offering prayer with a sincere belief and hope that s/he will get reward for it, his/her past sins are forgiven." (Bukhari, Iman, 27).
And the primary prayer that is done in Ramadan is the tarawih prayer. It is done in twenty units. And as it takes a long time one is supposed to observe it duly.
Istikhara Prayer (prayer done before lying down to sleep in the hope that Allah will decide for the best between two or more options by a dream)
Jabir bin Abdallah said:
"The Prophet used to teach us the Istikhara prayer as if he was teaching us a chapter from the Qur'an..." (Bukhari, Tahajjud, 28).
Hajat Prayer (prayer done for the fulfilment of wishes)
The Prophet says about the hajat prayer through which the servant seeks refuge in Allah for the fulfilment of his/her wishes:
"Whoever wishes anything from Allah, let him/her make ablution properly first, and do two units of prayers afterwards. Then call Allah's benediction to the Prophet, and finally say the following prayer:
"There is no god but Allah, the Clement, and the Gentle. Praise be to Allah, the Master of the heavens. And praise be to Allah, the Lord of the universe.
O my Lord! I wish things that come out of Your Mercy, and I wish Your forgiveness, and I also wish to reach righteousness. O the Lord, the Most Compassionate! Please do not let any sin be unforgiven, any sorrow unrelieved, and any lawful wish declined!.." (Tirmizi, Witr, 17).
Tahajjud prayer (prayer performed by becoming awake after sleep at night) and other prayers offered at night-time
Every time has a specific feature in Allah's sight. However, certain times are more valuable than others, and they are to be taken advantage of. And night-time is one of these times that the Qur'an and the sayings of the Prophet (pbuh) describe as valuable.
The value that Allah ascribes to night-time and the secrets hidden in it are countless. Allah says: "The night and its homing!" (Al-Inshiqaq 84: 17). "And by the night when it is still!.." (Ad-Dhuha 93: 2). The secret of the swearing of Allah by the night is a Divine window to get our hearts and souls to watch many facts.
The night is the time to prostrate before the Divine Being with love and affection for the sake of pleasing Him instead of lying down in smooth beds. Therefore, extra prayers performed at night are of great importance in achieving immediacy with Allah. Thus, one desires and performs prayers at night as much Divine Love as s/he has. It may be said that praying at night is like meeting and conversing with one's lover at night. Being awake at a time when everybody is asleep means being included in the group of love and mercy.
The Prophet (pbuh) used to pray at night until he is footsore. He was once asked:
" – O the Messenger of Allah! Why do you strain yourself though Allah declared in the Qur'an (in chapter 48) that you were forgiven of all your sins?"
He replied:
" – Should not I be a thanking servant?" (Bukhari, Tahajjud, 6).
The Prophet (pbuh) also said:
"The most virtuous prayer except the obligatory prayers is the one offered by becoming awake after sleep at night." (Muslim, Siyam, 202-203).
"Two units of prayer performed at night is more beneficial than anything in the world. If I thought that it would not be a burden on my people I would enjoin it on them." (Fadail al-Amal, 257).
"There is a certain moment at night. If a Muslim catches that moment to wish something from Allah, that thing is granted to him/her." (Tirmizi, Vitr, 16).
"If a man wakes up at night and also wakes his wife up to offer two units of prayer together, Allah registers their names among those who remember Allah most." (Abu Dawud, Tatawwu, 18).
"Do not you ever disregard praying at night! Because it was a custom of righteous people before you. Worshipping at night brings one closer to Allah, atones for ones sins, keeps the body from illnesses, and prevents one from performing sinful acts." (Tirmizi).
"Let Allah show mercy to the man who wakes up at night to pray, and also wakes his wife up to do so. Let Allah show mercy to the woman who wakes up at night to pray, and also wakes her husband up to do so!" (Abu Dawud, Vitr, 13).
The Prophet (pbuh) told Abu Zarr:
" – Do you get prepared when you are about to set forth on a journey?"
Abu Zarr replied:
" – Of course, o Prophet"
The Prophet (pbuh) said:
" – Well, how do you think that the journey on the Day of Judgement will be? Take heed of what I will tell you; shall I tell you what you would benefit from on the Day of Judgment?"
Abu Zarr replied:
" – Yes, o the Messenger of Allah!"
The Prophet (pbuh) said:
"Fast on a very hot day for the Day of Judgement. Offer a prayer of two units at night to be saved from loneliness in the grave. Make the journey to Qabah once in a lifetime, and give alms to a needy person for the great occasions of the Doomsday. Say just words or save your tongue from saying unjust things!" (ibn Abi'd-Dunya, Kitab al-Tahajjud).
The Prophet (pbuh) said to Abu Hurayra in this regard:
"O Abu Hurayra! If you want the company of the Mercy of Allah when in the grave and on the Doomsday, wake up at night to offer a prayer for Allah's sake. O Abu Hurayra! If you pray at the corner of your house your house lightens as a constellation in the sky, and it becomes like a star for the people of the world." (Ihya al-Ulumiddin, I, 1023).
Abdallah bin Omar, for interpretation, let the Prophet (pbuh) know one of his dreams through Hafsa, who was the sister of Abdullah and the wife of the Prophet (pbuh). The Prophet (pbuh) said while interpreting the dream:
"Abdallah is a great person. Yet, it would be superb if he prayed at night!.."
From that day on, Abdallah never abandoned praying at night. (Bukhari, Tahajjud, IV, 360).
The Prophet (pbuh) said:
"The Archangel Gabriel said: "The honor of a believer is, no doubt, related to night-time prayer...'" (Hakim, Mustadrak, IV, 360).
One of the servants whom Allah is pleased with is one who gets out of his/her gentle and warm bed in order to offer the prayer of tahajjud. Allah is well-pleased with that servant and says to the angels:
" – What makes this servant of Mine care about praying at this time of the night?"
The angels reply:
" – It is his/her wish to attain Your Grace and Blessing, and also fear of Your punishment."
Allah says:
"I grant him/her what s/he wishes from Me then. And I safeguard him/her from what s/he fears from." (Fadail al-Amal, 299).
Many verses of the Qur'an call the servants to remember Allah at night-time.
"And during part of the night, (also), celebrate His praises, and (so likewise) after the postures of adoration." (Qaf, 50: 40).
"And for the part of the night also praise Him, and at the retreats of the stars." (At-Tur 52: 49).
"Those who spend the night in adoration of their Lord prostrate and standing." (Al-Furqan 25: 64).
Allah explains the features of those who will be saved from the Divine punishment and be placed in paradise:
"They were in the habit of sleeping but little by night. And in the hours of early dawn, they (were found) praying for forgiveness." (Az-Zariyat 51: 17-18).
In addition to this honoring, Allah cites those believers who remember Him at night-time as superior when comparing believers with disbelievers:
"What! he who is obedient during hours of the night, prostrating himself and standing, takes care of the hereafter and hopes for the mercy of his Lord! Say: Are those who know and those who do not know alike? Only the men of understanding are mindful." (Az-Zumar 39: 9).
As Allah describes those who devoutly worship at night as such, He forewarns those unwary servants who do not behave accordingly:
"And part of the night, prostrate yourself to Him; and glorify Him a long night through."
"As to these they love the fleeting life, and put away behind them a Day (that will be) hard." (Al-Insan 76: 26-27).
The second part of the night is said to be more valuable. The Prophet (pbuh) was once asked about it:
" – In which part of the night are the worships more likely to be accepted?"
He replied:
"The worships that are done in the second half of the night..." (Abu Dawud).
However, as it is not too easy to worship at night, one is supposed to observe some points. In addition to the strong desire to worship at night, one is supposed to have a light dinner and keep early nights. It is narrated that:
"The Prophet (pbuh) used to discourage people to sleep before the late-night prayer, and he also used to discourage them to have long conversations after it." (Bukhari, Mawaqit al-Salat, 23).
A Muslim should be in the habit of keeping early hours, and waking up early. There may be exceptions to that on condition that they should not hamper one's activity to worship at night. Omar, the second caliph, says:
"The Prophet (pbuh), sometimes, used to speak with Abu Bakr about the affairs of Muslims until daybreak. And I used to stay with them." (Tirmizi).
These principles are necessary to remove the strain of waking up for prayer and also to untie the knots of Satan tied through sleep. The Prophet (pbuh) says:
"When you sleep Satan ties three knots on the back of your neck. And he says to each knot "let a long night stay with you.' When you wake up and cite the name of Allah one of the knots unties. When you make ablution another knot unties. And when you offer a prayer all of the knots untie. Thus, you wake up hale and hearty in the morning. Otherwise, you wake up asleep and downhearted." (Bukhari, Tahajjud, 12).
So, it is clear that the prayer offered at night is so valuable that it comes second only after obligatory prayers. However, those who do prayers at night are to be reminded that they should not sing their praises just because they do worship at night. If so, they lose the blessing they would get. They should always bear the following saying of the Prophet (pbuh) in mind:
"There are many who worship at night, yet they get nothing out of it. They just stay awake." (Ahmad bin Hanbal, Musnad, II, 373).


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There is alot of talk about Google's new social network, tentatively titled Google Me and how Google are the only company that could potentially take Facebook head on. This had everyone thinking that Google was making the 'Facebook Killer' until Eric Schmidt came out and announced that 'Google Me' would be a 'social layer' over Google services.
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Occasionally I have a little bit of trouble customising existing WordPress plugins and more often than not it's because I'm using plugins in unusual ways or mashing up a few plugins and modifying them to suit a certain clients needs. I had this trouble today because I wanted to use NextGEN Gallery and jQuery Colorbox to display images in a NextGEN gallery. By default the combination of jQuery Colorbox and NextGEN gallery will group all galleries on a single page into one massive slideshow rather than keeping each gallery in their own slideshow. So I had to work out a way to solve this.

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Monthly Archives: April 2012
Secret to Better PBL? Focus on Problem-Finding | Edutopia
On April 22, a billion people around the world are expected to take part in Earth Day 2012 celebrations. Among the anticipated "billion acts of green" will be scores of events for students and schools, from gardening lessons to eco-fairs to solar cooking demonstrations. It could be an ideal set-up for young people to dive deeply into problem solving and creative thinking — but only if we trust students to figure out which problems they want to tackle.Thats advice from educator and entrepreneur Ewan McIntosh, who knows a thing or two about engaging students in project-based learning. Last fall, he facilitated an event that drew 10,000 students from five continents to tackle some of the worlds biggest problems. Students came together online for the ITU Telecom World Meta Conference. The youth event ran in parallel with a face-to-face gathering of global leaders from telecommunications and technology industries.Students were challenged to design solutions to tough issues, such as improving access to clean drinking water or extending education to reach all the worlds children. Their proposals had to meet a few basic criteria. "We set out success of an idea in terms of being tangible, pragmatic, make-able," McIntosh explained.
via Secret to Better PBL? Focus on Problem-Finding | Edutopia.
Is Learning Facts a Trivial Pursuit? | MindShift
ou wrote recently about the importance of teaching search skills. What do you make of the whole idea that kids no longer need to learn facts because they can find answers so easily online? Do you think that is true?Concerned TeacherWhen I was growing up, we used to say that you don't need to know everything, just know how to find it. I firmly believe the same today, but I now appreciate that an integral part of search literacy is knowing enough background information to make informed decisions about what sources to believe. The ability to evaluate sources is one of the linchpin skills students need for navigating research both online and off.As I argued in my last post, research skills can't be taught in a single lesson, but must be cultivated slowly, over time. There are many technical skills that students should develop to learn more about a source. But no matter how well we can analyze web addresses, research authors, or uncover who owns a website, the most fundamental skill we have for judging a source is what Ernest Hemingway called our "built-in automatic crap detector." What fuels this "crap detector," if not a collection of learned facts?
What do High School students want from mobile tech? [Infographic] | ZDNet
Based on statistics provided by PEW research, Nielsen, the National School Board Association and others, ASCD's infographic explores the connections between today's students, mobile learning and learning methods.The majority of Western schools attempt to ban the use of mobile devices; whereas a smaller number permit students to carry but not use the items. For many, suppressing such items becomes a losing battle — as students continue to bring them, as well as parents preferring the option of being able to contact their children.According to the research, 63 percent of students attending schools carry their mobile devices despite the rules. However, considering just how many young people now own cell phones, this percentage may be on the conservative side.
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ScienceDaily Apr. 5, 2012 — American students need a dramatically new approach to improve how they learn science, says a noted group of scientists and educators led by Michigan State University professor William Schmidt.After six years of work, the group has proposed a solution. The 8+1 Science concept calls for a radical overhaul in K-12 schools that moves away from memorizing scientific facts and focuses on helping students understand eight fundamental science concepts. The "plus one" is the importance of inquiry, the practice of asking why things happen around us — and a fundamental part of science.
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Identifying bones in a skeleton, learning how chemical elements react, understanding alternative energy uses. These lessons have jumped out of the textbook and into the hands of students who created video games that teach the concepts to their peers.It's part of Globaloria, a national program that allows middle school and high school students to design educational video games on topics related to math, science, engineering and social issues. In the process of creating the games, they learn about the topics, as well as how to program a video game.
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Six episodes in and still no Randy episode. They've had at least 2 per season within the last five years so I definitely predict him getting some attention in the mid-season finale, if not his own plot. Which can go either way. Hoping next week isn't very topical since the two finales per season tend to focus more on less timely stories.
Don't jinx it! We need a little time away from Randy imo. I was actually hopeful Uncle Jimbo would get a speaking line or two in the last episode, I remember back when he was still a relevant character....memories....
They have such a slew of characters they established and then neglected. I feel like, if given the choice, Matt and Trey would just erase the first seven seasons or so from the show's history to make it all consistent with the current style.
Randy was funny in Reverse Cowgirl. The whole seatbelt scene was hilarious. Which is probably the best we've gotten from Randy so far this season
I'd really like to see a Randy episode where he joins a group of troubled fathers who want to return to their adolescence, embarrassing Stan who feels he's more mature than his father is
Just jammin' with 'Zilla
Tugger shooting himself was the highlight of that episode for me
what i liked:
-the live-action scenes
-cartman yelling to the gang how boring ziplining was
-the shuttle
-"to make a long story short"...
-"I should have never got on a goddamn boat"
-stan 'jackin' it' in san diego. again.
-cartman making fun of kenny for having herpes.
Does anyone knows this episode sound track? Thank you!!! http://www.southparkstudios.com/clip.../go-without-me
i have see, this on southparkstudios, and i find it to be the best episode in the entire season up to now.
it has this wonderfull parrody on national geographic shows about disasters that happened, and others like that, and imitates the entire style.
where a model would show you what is going on inside the body or outside of that same body.
and the naration referencing the fact that it is all just sensation tv.
the only thing i absolutely hate in that episode is the severely misplaced, uneccesary and just repulsive live action scene.
the actors fail, everything fails at that point.
still i give this episode a 5/5
my all time favorite episodes :
El viaje misterioso de nuestro Homero, the springfield files, the old man and the lisa, how they saved lisa's brain, realty bites, whacking day, Homer the Great, Mayored to the Mob, Hurricane Neddy, Monty Can't Buy Me Love, You Only Move Twice, King-Size Homer, Sideshow Bob's Last Gleaming, Two Bad Neighbors, Homer the Smithers, Kidney Trouble.
the old treehouse of horror episodes.
I Should Have Never Gone Ziplining
After a middling affair that has been Season 16; we finally come across an episode which sounds promising. The kids going ziplining, thinking it'll be exciting, what could go wrong? Best part is, it actually lives up to it's promises; this is by far the best episode of Season 16 yet.
First of all, it's cool that they manage to do this in a concept form rather than in a normal form; while I was initially wary of this, I grew to like it and come to think of it as by far a very essential part of the episode, sure it's parodying the various nature reality shows that are out there right now but it allows for a sense of creativity that has been unseen this season. They make it seem like it's over-the-top and dangerous, fitting in with a sort of extravagance theme they have going on. What they make it out to be and how they make it out to be is well represented by the various zoom-ins, effects, abrupt cuts to trouble scenes that are as pin-point as the reality show it's parodying from; you can almost sense that this is representing both what the characters are going through and how flashy they make it out to be; the narration is seemingly perfect making it look like an actual survival documentary rather then what it is and you can't forget about the 3D computer generated renderings which really go into so much unneeded and unnecessary detail; they consist of the few fart jokes that South Park is known for except this time, it's super original; while there are some elements I disliked such as the naming of real menu items off of California Pizza Kitchen, these renderings really puts a spin on things. When you see that stream of fart come out of Cartman's butt and into Kyle's mouth, you can almost imagine yourself smiling, laughing even; it makes you believe that Matt & Trey have redefined the art of lowbrow humor once again. Fart jokes have been in a boring and unoriginal rut and it's nice to see that they've put a new twist on it that fits within the concept.
It's amazing as to how they manage to incorporate a common story into such a tightly framed concept episode; this feels like something that could easily stand alone on it's own yet the concept makes it more, shall we say; substantial. It's fun to see the kids bored out of their minds as they experience what they'd think would be an experience of a lifetime only to come up short and that's almost contradictory of itself; it's like a hell for them, the way they go crazy dealing with all of the obstacles they have to face such as annoying tour groups, unneeded history and even ziplining itself... they're slowly going crazy, acting as if they're stranded going into the woods calling out for help and while the kids themselves may not be fans of extravagance (as shown in various episodes), they too fall into the trap of extravagance that the concept ever so portrays and this is what makes it fun. A plus is that they're not sorely the mouthpieces for the opinions of Matt & Trey, with no political or sociological agenda to hinder them; they're free to be what they are, kids; kids who constantly complain about the experience they're going through (and they do it pretty well, managing to seem like both annoyed kids in the process and reality show participants) and they nail it down pretty well. The odd uncanny enthusiasm that the tour group provides, the almost cheesy behavior of the tour guides and the few people who request information on everything and force the kids to take pictures; these are all things you might see in real life and I wouldn't be surprised if Matt & Trey managed to bump into a couple of them that they manage to combine some form of sensibility with the extravagance they're known for (for example, there are guys who always manage to talk to Stan and the life story they tell is surprisingly complacent, if not a bit excessive) and it manages to work pretty well; showing a contrast and adding to that hell-like feeling they're going through.
The running jokes that they have are pretty great too. I'm excited to see that Cartman has that special ability back though some of his personality traits from recent episodes still remain; for instance... Cartman starts the whole Kenny having herpes thing and Poop leading to beavers thing and guess what, they both come true. It's funny because of the fact that these small quips become essential things when you least expect it. Both things are examples of classic South Park; with every mention of Kenny's herpes, you can't help to feel a sense of playfulness that seems to be the norm around here. There's also a bit involving Diet Double Dew which I thought was pretty clever and there's the whole as slow as possible thing that really makes the episode, it's almost absurd to see things go at near impeccable speeds and the more extravagant the things become, the better it gets and no matter how many times they play up the expectations and the results, it never gets old; in fact that very joke leads to what could be considered the most risque thing the episode has ever done, the live action segment. While there are a few odd choices here and there, the people they brought in are absolutely perfect (they look both somewhat and almost nothing like their animated counterparts); they manage to take the shtick and turn it into an overly-serious dramatic representation that seems more like a teen drama then a serious reality show and what's best is that they still manage to retain the South Park feeling; Kenny dieing of boredom, the usual phrases they say when they die, even Mr. Hankey makes an appearance with a voice that is totally awesome). It may seem like they could turn this into shit at any time but they manage to succeed and make it especially entertaining,. Of course, I could do without Stan jacking it in San Diego but who cares about when most of the other jokes are good?
This episode shines out like a beacon in the fog. Though it contains some flaws and initial rocky beginnings, It contains Matt & Trey at their most creative of this season or even possibly this era with a concept they use effectively, characters that are true to themselves, a parody that hits all the right marks an entertainment factor that cannot be denied. Every portion of scenes have just the right amount of substance and just when you least expect it, they throw at you the most risque moment that ends up paying off. I don't know if any episode in Season 16 will be as good as this but it gives me hope for the future and more importantly, it gives fans hope for the future as well...
Kenny McCormick has died of boredom
WOW, that was great. The live-action scene did feel a tiny bit out of place, but it was hilarious. This episode was just the boys being boys.
Zombie Simpsons - Season 26
Clown in the Dumps - F The Wreck of the Relationship - F Super Franchise Me - D- Treehouse of Horror XXV - D Opposites A-Frack - D Simpsorama - D+ Blazed and Confused - D Covercraft - D I Won't Be Home for Christmas - D+ The Man Who Came to Be Dinner - C- Bart's New Friend - D The Musk Who Fell to Earth - F Walking Big & Tall - D
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The Simpsons Guy - B The Book of Joe - C- Baking Bad - C+ Brian the Closer - C Turkey Guys - B+ The 2000-Year-Old Virgin - F Stewie, Chris, & Brian's Excellent Adventure - B Our Idiot Brian - B- This Little Piggy - D Quagmire's Mom - C
One of my favorite episodes and CRIMINALLY underrated. 5/5
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FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas -- With a series of DVDs titled "This Emotional Life" being shown at Brooke Army Medical Center, one psychiatric clinical nurse specialist is looking to provide an opportunity for BAMC staff to learn about the science and real lives being impacted by emotions.
The series was originally shown on PBS television stations earlier this year and Sandy Fitzgerald from the Provider Resilience Program feels it might change impressions or open some eyes for the viewers at BAMC.
" Even if an individual walks away with one 'a-ha' moment, it's worth the effort," Fitzgerald said. "For some, it will be new information; for others it will be validation of what they already know."
The three-part series explores improving social relationships, learning to cope with depression and anxiety, and becoming more positive, resilient individuals.
The series is hosted by Daniel Gilbert, a Harvard psychologist and author of "Stumbling on Happiness." Gilbert talks with experts about the latest science on what makes people "tick" and how to find support for the emotional issues all people face.
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The therapeutic techniques discussed in the video, including cognitive behavior therapy and prolonged exposure therapy are currently in use by providers at BAMC, Fitzgerald said.
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"The therapeutic methods discussed in the DVDs are an adjunct to medications," Fitzgerald said. "They do not take the place of medication as one or both may be necessary to achieve the desired outcome. In several of the conditions discussed in the video, they talked about medications. Often times, medication alone is not enough."
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Hi Garry,
They appear to be two different men;
3/6501 went to the Balkans on 5th October 1915, and was therefore entitled to a trio of medals.
225101 did not serve abroad until sometime after 31/12/1915 and was entitled to victory and BWM but no star. However he did receive a Territorial Efficiency Medal in AO148 of 1920.
Posted 29 April 2012 - 04:34 pm
Posted 30 April 2012 - 05:31 am
Hi there,
I'm no expert but he definitely received all three medals, and i'd say that the "ditto" means the same page and entry on the medal rolls.
The 3rd battalion was a reserve battalion, and so never went abroad. - http://www.1914-1918.net/eastyorks.htm If i'm reading it correctly, only the 6th battalion were in the Balkans by 5th October. Hopefully, someone can help confirm this.
By the way, how do you know which is the correct medal card?
Posted 30 April 2012 - 03:05 pm
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Posted 01 May 2012 - 02:46 pm
Hi Garry,
No, the medal cards mean that both men went abroad. If you didn't go abroad, you had no medal card.
For all I know, the 3/ prefix means that 3/6501 started out in the 3rd and was then drafted into the 6th.
However, i'm completely out of my depth here and am hoping for an East Yorks expert to come and sort it out!
Posted 01 May 2012 - 04:53 pm
Posted 01 May 2012 - 07:08 pm
William is mentioned as being in the 8th battalion. On the 28th December 1915 the 8th battalion relieved the 12th West Yorks at Voormezeele.
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The stunning new mom may have devoted the last few months to supporting President Obama and World Humanitarian Day, but it looks like she's back to work as we see in the photo she shared on her new Instagram! No word if the picture is from her recently announced collabo with Miguel, but we CAN verify one thing: Beyoncé ain't showing up to work underdressed.
While we're still waiting to hear news of singles and album release dates, we at least have Bey's Super Bowl XLVII halftime show to look forward to and another possible Lady Gaga collabo in the works! It looks like it's going to be a good year for Queen Bey… but can someone remind us when it hasn't been Beyoncé's year? (Oh, that's right… never.)


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Road Trip…Memphis & New Orleans
Finally back to normal (what ever that is) from my trip to Memphis and New Orleans. My husband, Jeff, and our good friend Suz took a road trip this month. By now you probably got it…I love to travel. Although the fourteen hour drive back from New Orleans wiped me out, I would not have changed a single thing…it is all apart of the journey.
Our journey first took us to Memphis, TN. We stayed with a dear, long time friend, Erin. Erin lives in a downtown neighborhood of Memphis in an incredible three story condo with a balcony that overlooks the Mississippi River. I love hanging out on her balcony watching the sun rise and set. It is the kind of place I dream of living in. Another Memphis friend, Willfredo, lives next door to Erin and just opened Revolution Salon. Willfredo took one look at my hair and insisted on working his magic. A great start to an evening of dancing at the Rum Boogie (where you eat.drink.boogie.repeat) and then off to Silky's to hear dueling pianos. I have great memories of that evening. I love experiencing the culture of other cities. But what I love most is people….I love my friends in Memphis and getting a chance to spend time with them! After eating breakfast at the BluePlate Cafe, the biggest and best breakfast in Memphis, we had to say our good byes. Bitter sweet, as we are on our way to New Orleans, another favorite city.
New Orleans has a culture all it's own. I love Jackson Square, music in the air, the street performers, the European architecture, cajun food, seafood, beignets, Zydeco music, dancing until wee hours of the night, being called "darling" and "honey", the sweet sound of a southern accent, the garden district, the wharehouse district, the balconies that are draped with beautiful flowers and ivy, southern hospitality and most of all…the people!
We met up with Jeff's parents Ginger and Paul, and their friend Dave from Houston. This has become a tradition since the weekend Katrina hit. Families and friends met to surprise Paul on his 60th birthday. We began our stay in New Orleans right by having dinner at Desire an Oyster bar in the Royal Sonesta Hotel. The food is great! However, our waitress Joann, who hugs us all like old lost friends every time we eat there, is definitely greater. She is a survivor of Katrina…I love her. And to top it off…Suz displayed bravery by trying an Oyster.
Truth Be Told….I wouldn't even try an Oyster!
Some of our favorite restaraunts… Franksmakes a great Muffaletta and has the best balcony view where you can soak in the music from two different patio restaurants. A strong tradition is eating Barbecue Shrimp at Pascal Manales. Located in the heart of a Garden District neighborhood. This classy restaraunt brings out huge white bibs to tie on before they serve the shrimp that floats in a bowl of butter. Their bread pudding is also the best in New Orleans.
Although Bourbon St. is lined with great bars, our favorite is at Tropical Isle. Our favorite Zydeco band plays at 5pm. Waylon starts the evening off right and is hilarious! Timmy gets all the gals to play the washboard with him. We didn't get to see Timmy this trip. But spent a whole evening dancing and trying out the washboard with Waylon's Dad and celebrated my birthday in style. We met a fun loving couple who has an apartment on Royal. I told them of my love of New Orleans and how I dream of living there someday. They promised to help me find an apartment when I am ready to make the move. Another local couple that regularly shows up at the Tropical Isles with their pet monkey…that monkey is so cute. Suz had fun singing with the band and decides that a birthday spanking was in order for me….eeks. Yes, Suz broke the paddle on the final 39th whack. Definitely left a mark. I left with a cool paddle signed by everyone in the bar though. Once again, it is the people that made it special. I love the band, my new friends and my special souvenir.
Various experiences: We met a Harley Dude who lives in New Orleans. He parked his Harley on Bourbon St. near the Harely Bar. He said at least three times, "Thank you for coming". Again, it's the people. Suz was choosen to participate in a street magic show. She did a great job! There are numerous street performers who fill the streets of the French Corner with music and atmosphere. This is how they make a living. I enjoyed the artistic buses found throughout New Orleans. On the River Walk I found one that spoke to me and depics my life quest….A journey of Change. "Things turn out best for those who make the best of the way things turn out." A Ride of A Lifetime!
I found myself savoring each moment of the trip. I walked the streets wanting to ech the memory of the architecture and music in the air in my mind. Most of all, I want to cheerish my memories of spending time with friends both new and familair.
We said good bye to New Orleans around 8am. We had a long drive ahead of us. I took advantage of the time to read The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho. A quote jumped off the paige at me…"they were seeking the treasure of their destiny, without wanting actually to live out their destiny." Wow! Now that I am home, I wonder how often I will savor each moment of my life journey? Will I remember to actually live it out? Hopefully I will live out this leg of my journey as much as I do when I journey to awe-inspiring cities and make life long friends.


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1. Fully customised configuration grammar. In this case we are flexible with configuration file format. The parser can be written on Perl (YAPP+lexer routine) or on C (lex/yacc)
<var tpcc_warehouses> range=100 </var> <var tpcc_connections> range=1,4,8,16,32,64 iterations=3 restart_mysqld=NO </var>
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It could be more readable and writable by humans:
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==Overview==
 The shop was recently donated $1,200 from DeepSouth con. This money comes without strings and we're doing ok finance wise (but don't stop donating!) so the board has decided to pass the savings on to you the member!

 We've divided the money up to 4 pools of $300. We're going to use this wiki page to accept proposals to vote on what you want to do with the money. This can include shop improvements, tool purchases, anything that boosts shop moral (and is legal in the state of Alabama). Add your proposal to this page so that all will know. Proposals will have to include a deadline of when this project will be completed and a detailed explanation of what you plan to do with one of the $300 pools. Feel free to include multiple proposals, but make sure they're ones that you and other named members can carry out. Each proposal should cover who (as in project leader and helpers), what (project details), when (start and completion dates), where (where in the shop this will live, where your event will take place, etc.) and why (why do you think this will improve the shop).

 You're encouraged to vote for the four (4) best proposals. Add your name to the Votes line for no more than four (4) proposals. Voting and proposal suggestions end at 7:30pm CDT September 13th. Money will be allocated at the September monthly meeting.

 ==Proposals==
 ===Floor The Library===
 * '''Who:''' Tim and Phil
 * '''What:''' Purchase and install 18 sheets of 23/32 in. x 4 ft. x 8 ft. OSB Tongue and Groove Flooring Board to continue reinforcing the loft floor.
 * '''When:''' September 15th. Fallback date of September 1st.
 * '''Where:''' Library area
 * '''Why:''' This is necessary to prevent injury at the shop, and improve compliance with building codes.
 * '''How Much:''' At $15.77 each, 18 sheets is $306.57 with tax. The remaining money will be shook out of the couch.
 * '''Votes:''' crashcartpro, [[User:Enabrintain|Phil]], [[User:Ramgarden|RAMGarden.1]], tylercrumpton, Tuttle, opticron, strages, mog, Candleknight, preaux, korc, tscreighton, [[User:Mono|Mono]] ([[User talk:Mono|talk]]), MissScarlet, Viapersona, SqueakyKittie, krs, dw, JimShoe.1

 === Spot Cooling ===
 * '''Who:''' Jeff and Phil and Anyone
 * '''What:''' Purchase enough materials to make at least two "portable" air conditioners at the shop.
 * '''When:''' Within 2 weeks
 * '''Where:''' One to go in the entryway, and one on a rolling cart to move to tables as needed.
 * '''Why:''' When we have groups of people in the office the air conditioner can't keep up, particularly if we're trying to cool the entryway. On the main floor the tables are sweltering at times.
 * '''How Much:'''
 {|class = "wikitable"
 | Item
 | Cost
 | Use
 |-
 | Window Units
 | Free
 | Cools air
 |-
 | Rolling Cart
 | $80
 | Makes Spot cooling portable
 |-
 | Wood or flashing
 | $50
 | To enclose the heat exchanger
 |-
 | Ducting
 | $75
 | Providing an exhaust path
 |-
 | Blowers\Exhaust Fans (like the one for the fablab)
 | $120
 | run air over the heat exchanger and out through the ducting
 |-
 | Total
 | $325 (extra to be paid by Jeff Cotten)
 |
 |}

 * '''Votes:''' omegix.1, SqueakyKittie

 ===Big Shop Heater===
 * '''Who:''' Everyone?
 * '''What:''' Purchase 1 or 2 giant electric shop/work site heater to place in the main shop area to heat the area. Example: http://goo.gl/BNwm3 However at 4000 watts this might run the power bill up too high? Thoughts?
 * '''When:''' Any time before the weather starts getting cold again!
 * '''Where:''' Main shop area
 * '''Why:''' Health concerns from running the oil burning heater indoors without ventilation.
 * '''How Much:''' At around $149.95 each we can get 2 for $299.90 with free shipping.
 * '''Votes:''' [[User:Ramgarden|RAMGarden.2]]

 ===Mobile Shop Cam Robot===
 * '''Who:''' Candleknight & anyone he can rope into helping
 * '''What:''' Build (or buy) a video enabled, internet controlled, mobile robot.
 **Camera feed and robot control would be web based, so anyone could log in from anywhere and roam around the shop from the robot's point of view.
 **Would have a "home base" that would be it's default location as well as an automatic charging station.
 **Cat doors would be installed on the shop's internal doors to give robot free roam of the entire shop
 **[http://www.surveyor.com/SRV_info.html Here] [http://www.hackolog.com/2012/05/29/remote-controlled-surveillance-robot/ are] [http://www.robotshop.com/wow-wee-rovio-spy-robot-1.html some] [http://www.robotshop.com/oculus-2wd-mobile-platform-kit-for-netbook.html examples] to give you a general idea of what we would be building/looking for.
 * '''When:''' 3-8 weeks after proposal acceptance.
 * '''Where:''' Whole shop
 * '''Why:''' Improve morale. General awesomeness.
 * '''How Much:''' Two to five hundred dollars, with the difference to be covered by Candleknight and any other participating parties.
 * '''Design Specifics:'''
 ** Coming soon! They're almost finished in my head...
 ** Also, I'll make a little treadmill powered elevator, so the robot can go upstairs. ^_^
 * '''Votes:''' Candleknight, Omegix.3, dw

 ===Glass Working Setup Prime ===
 * '''Who:''' Tuttle
 * '''What:''' This proposal for the 300 wing-wangs is to set up a glassworking area at the shoppe for the purpose of fabricating glassworks like sculptures, small scientific glass tools, glass tobacco pipe making, bead making,proper bottle cutting, art, jewlery, pyrex sexual aides, make light bulbs, vacuum toobz!Glass slides for guitars or adding glass to projects. (There have been times when some members have wanted to manipulate some glass but met up with inadequate tools.)
 * '''When:''' Immediately following funding the kit will be purchased, when it arrives an area will be setup in the arts and crafts lab the week following arrival of the kit, additional tools and glass will be purchased within the following month, then within 3-5 months if there is a large enough interest a class on glass working will be taught by tuttle. (hoping to see full completion of glass working area by late fall)(Including enough tools and glass, to do a variety of projects)
 * '''Where:''' In the arts and crafts section of the shoppe by the ventilation fan.
 * '''Why:''' The shoppe already has a nice selection of wood working, some metal working, and fabricating equipment but lacks some more varied material working for artistic purposes like glass. Some will say but Tuttle you just want this for your own means, or Tuttle we don't need this. I say nope, the shoppe could always use more tools, and I want anyone who has an interest in glass working to learn and explore.
 * '''How Much:''' $420.00 the remaining $120.00 + S&H will be covered by tuttle. (if interested members wish to donate to this project to upgrade the project they may, but it is not necessary)
 * '''More Details:''' The Kit includes:
 Torch an Gas Equipment
 National 6B Torch with HT1 Tip (or select any other torch for an additional cost)
 Propane Regulator
 Oxygen Regulator
 Twin Hose Set - 12 foot hose is standard in the kit.
 Spark lighter
 Tools
 Hot Glass Shears
 Enhanced Didymium Safety Glasses!
 Shade 3 Clip on Glasses adds more protection to the Didymium Glasses
 Tweezer Tube Holder #2558
 Tweezer #1573
 Carbide Scoring Pen
 Set of three pick/reamer with bowl push
 The kit that is being mentioned which is a basic kit that DOES include some tools. ( http://www.sundanceglass.com/kit-420-glass-pipe.htm )more supplies at( http://www.sundanceglass.com/index.htm )(the very basic kit involving just the rigging and torch can be found here http://www.sundanceglass.com/kitslamp4.htm ,$316.00) These torches are capable of any type of the harder glasses to work with, like pyrex, not just the soft glass like Effetre/Moretti.
 * '''Votes:''' Tuttle, Mog, [[User:Enabrintain|Phil]], MissScarlet, dw, Viapersona, SqueakyKittie, Xthnru

 ===Fundraiser Seed Money A===
 * '''Who:''' Treasurer
 * '''What:''' Money set aside to pay for up-front costs for make shop fundraisers. The first profits of the fundraiser would always go back into the seed money pot for the next fundraiser.
 * '''When:''' When fundraisers get planned
 * '''Where:''' N/A
 * '''Why:''' Currently fundraiser start-up costs are paid out of pocket by members. This puts a burden and a risk on the planner.
 * '''How Much:''' $300
 * '''Votes:''' Preaux, Omegix.4, opticron, [[User:Enabrintain|Phil]], [[User:Mono|Mono]] ([[User talk:Mono|talk]]), [[User:Ramgarden|RAMGarden.3]], SqueakyKittie, dw, JimShoe.2, Xthnru

 ===Fundraiser Seed Money B===
 * '''Who:''' Treasurer
 * '''What:''' Money set aside to pay for up-front costs for make shop fundraisers. The first profits of the fundraiser would always go back into the seed money pot for the next fundraiser. This is a second $300 towards the Fundraiser seed money for a total of $600.
 * '''When:''' When fundraisers get planned
 * '''Where:''' N/A
 * '''Why:''' Currently fundraiser start-up costs are paid out of pocket by members. This puts a burden and a risk on the planner.
 * '''How Much:''' $300
 * '''Votes:''' opticron, Preaux

 === Vending Machine Compressor ===
 * '''Who:''' Alii (and hopefully help)
 * '''What:''' Purchase and install this compressor in the Vending Machine so it works again. http://rldn.net/F8w
 * '''When:''' Sept 22 or Sept 29.
 * '''Where:''' The Vending Machine
 * '''Why:''' The vending machine currently does not cool the drinks. This replacement part will have it working again.
 * '''How Much:''' $358.22 (extra covered by Alii and hopefully others)
 * '''Votes:''' Alii, [[User:Enabrintain|Phil]], strages, tscreighton, tylercrumpton, [[User:Mono|Mono]] ([[User talk:Mono|talk]]), [[User:Ramgarden|RAMGarden.4]], MissScarlet, opticron, krs, JimShoe.3

 === Put Up The Antenna Tower ===
 * '''Who:''' Karl Sackett and other Ham radio operators
 * '''What:''' Build the foundation and fixtures for raising the antenna tower. Install grounding, an antenna, cables and building pass-throughs to the ground station. As much as we can do given the $300 budget, at least getting the tower up.
 * '''When:''' TBD
 * '''Where:''' ML256 building exterior and ham radio station.
 * '''Why:''' We have the tower in parts and sitting in the shop. The grant money will be used to get it up and working. Once the tower's up we can also use it for other projects such as weather sensors, wireless networking, or community radio.
 * '''How Much:''' Not to exceed $300 (duh).
 * '''Votes:''' krs, [[User:Mono|Mono]] ([[User talk:Mono|talk]]), omegix.2, strages, MissScarlet, [[User:Candleknight|Candleknight]], tylercrumpton, Viapersona, Xthnru

 === Shelves and Storage on the South Wall ===
 * '''Who:''' Karl Sackett and other Tool-using hominids (and the computer you are using to read this counts as a tool).
 * '''What:''' Build new storage shelves along the south wall of the building. Build a wall-mounted bike rack. Rebuild the workbench in the SW corner. Include space for ladders and a lumber rack.
 * '''When:''' In phases every clean-up weekend.
 * '''Where:''' ML256 building, all along the south wall.
 * '''Why:''' We're not making the best use of the storage space along the south wall. I propose salvaging the old shelves and building new shelves like those along the east wall. I also want to add a wall-mounted bike rack. This will open up the space now filled with hanging bikes. We'll need to keep some space for the gas grill, ladders, and the lumber rack. Finally, the workbench in the southwest corner can't be used because it's too deep and collecting junk. I want to replace it with one only two feet deep and with room for storage shelves above and below.
 * '''How Much:''' < $300 for lumber and plywood. We can keep the costs down by reusing scrap lumber and salvage.
 * '''Votes:''' krs, strages, Viapersona, [[User:Candleknight|Candleknight]], JimShoe.4, Xthnru

 === First 256 Private BTC Exchange ===
 * '''Who:''' Tuttle to manage and spearhead this project
 * '''What:''' A privately run not in the name of ml256 BTC exchange available to members and trusted bitcoin tinkerers.
 * '''When:''' Immediate following successful passing pf proposal
 * '''Where:''' In and around the servers at the shoppe
 * '''Why:''' Several members of the shop enjoy investing and participating in the wild and wacky world of bitcoin.
 * '''How Much:''' $300.00
 * '''Details:''' This proposal is for seed money to run a separate from makers local 256 but in house members only bitcoin exchange.
 * '''Votes:''' Tuttle
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text: On Mon, Apr 23, 2012 at 12:15 AM, Nathaniel Smith <firstname.lastname@example.com> wrote: > We need to decide what to do with the NA masking code currently in > master, vis-a-vis the 1.7 release. While this code is great at what it > is, we don't actually have consensus yet that it's the best way to > give our users what they want/need -- or even an appropriate way. So > we need to figure out how to release 1.7 without committing ourselves > to supporting this design in the future. > > Background: what does the code currently in master do? > -------------------------------------------- > > It adds 3 pointers at the end of the PyArrayObject struct (which is > better known as the numpy.ndarray object). These new struct members, > and some accessors for them, are exposed as part of the public API. > There are also a few additions to the Python-level API (mask= argument > to np.array, skipna= argument to ufuncs, etc.) > > What does this mean for compatibility? > ------------------------------------------------ > > The change in the ndarray struct is not as problematic as it might > seem, compatibility-wise, since Python objects are almost always > referred to by pointers. Since the initial part of the struct will > continue to have the same memory layout, existing source and binary > code that works with PyArrayObject *pointers* will continue to work > unchanged. > > One place where the actual struct size matters is for any C-level > ndarray subclasses, which will have their memory layout change, and > thus will need to be recompiled. (Python-level ndarray subclasses will > have their memory layout change as well -- e.g., they will have > different __dictoffset__ values -- but it's unlikely that any existing > Python code depends on such details.) > > What if we want to change our minds later? > ------------------------------------------------------- > > For the same reasons as given above, any new code which avoids > referencing the new struct fields referring to masks, or using the new > masking APIs, will continue to work even if the masking is later > removed. > > Any new code which *does* refer to the new masking APIs, or references > the fields directly, will break if masking is later removed. > Specifically, source will fail to compile, and existing binaries will > silently access memory that is past the end of the PyArrayObject > struct, which will have unpredictable consequences. (Most likely > segfaults, but no guarantees.) This applies even to code which simply > tries to check whether a mask is present. > > So I think the preconditions for leaving this code as-is for 1.7 are > that we must agree: > * We are willing to require a recompile of any C-level ndarray > subclasses (do any exist?) > As long as it's only subclasses I think this may be OK. Not 100% sure on this one though. > * We are willing to make absolutely no guarantees about future > compatibility for code which uses APIs marked "experimental" > That is what I understand "experimental" to mean. Could stay, could change - no guarantees. > * We are willing for this breakage to occur in the form of random > segfaults > This is not OK of course. But it shouldn't apply to the Python API, which I think is the most important one here. > * We are okay with the extra 3 pointers worth of memory overhead on > each ndarray > > Personally I can live with all of these if everyone else can, but I'm > nervous about reducing our compatibility guarantees like that, and > we'd probably need, at a minimum, a flashier EXPERIMENTAL sign than we > currently have. (Maybe we should resurrect the weasels ;-) [1]) > > [1] > http://mail.scipy.org/pipermail/numpy-discussion/2012-March/061204.html > <snip> > I'm personally willing to implement either of these changes. > Thank you Nathaniel, that is a very important and helpful statement. Ralf -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mail.scipy.org/pipermail/numpy-discussion/attachments/20120423/91823888/attachment.html


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Republican Party Resists Moving Further Anti-Gay
Timothy Kincaid
January 30th, 2009
Most political pundits can take a glance at polling trends and predict that basing a party on conservative social policies is not a long-term winning strategy. But political parties, and those that direct them, don't alway place logic, social change, or even the future viability of the party as a higher priority than entrenched ideology. And the Republican Party has been especially eager to hold firm to homophobic positions in the face of a decreasingly homophobic nation.
And today the Republican Party will make a decision about its future. It will choose a new leader and the choices represent either a sharp turn right, a stay the course, or a more moderate future social agenda.
None of the candidates can be considered advocates for gay equality. But one, Michael Steele, has illustrated an openness towards gay members and a common cause with some of those in the Party who are advocates for gay rights.
The voting isn't over and the decision has not been made. However, reports are that the field has been narrowed to either the current chairman, Mike Duncan, or the more moderate selection, Steele (who appears to be in the lead). In either case, those who have build their identity on blatant and unabashed homophobia – including raging gay-hater Ken Blackwell – have now been eliminated. And that is a good thing for the gay community.
Duncan has withdrawn his name. Steele is currently in the lead but does not have a majority.
UPDATE TWO: Michael Steele has won the chairmanship of the Republican Party. The former lieutenant governor of Maryland is also the Party's first African-American to hold the position.
Steele has a difficult road ahead of him. He will be at the helm of a party that is shrinking in number, has control of no branch of government, and is fighting the perception of being old, white, and Southern. Steele will also oversee an inevitable fight between those who seek to keep the party the standard bearer for social conservatism and a permanent voice of dissent and those who seek to moderate social issues, reestablish fiscal principles and bring the Party into the 21st Century.
I wish Steele well and hope that he finds the wisdom to lead the party into an age of inclusion and away from sectarian dogma and social obstructionism. I hope he lives up to his opening comments:
"We're going to say to friend and foe alike: We want you to be a part of us, we want you to with be with us, and for those who wish to obstruct, get ready to get knocked over"


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I got my mantle done today for Christmas. I'll post pictures soon. I'm still in disbelief at the amount of work I have to accomplish before the semester is over...but oh well. It just doesn't seem right when you have to pick and choose what to do well on (like projects) and what to sacrifice for the sake of your sanity and afore-mentioned projects (like tests). Ugh. But I'm hanging in there. I even gave myself a little down time tonight and watched some episodes of "Designed to Sell" and "Jon and Kate Plus 8." I rarely do that, and it felt pretty good. Tomorrow I hit the road again with work and school. And, lest we forget, I have the big HANNAH MONTANA experience on Thursday! She was actually on Oprah recently.
Anyway, I'm off to get things ready for tomorrow. Does anyone else feel like they're a hamster in a cage running on that stupid exercise wheel? Running really fast and seemingly going nowhere...?


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BMW Shows Off New Concept C Scooter
Vancouver - BMW Motorrad plans to produce a commuter scooter based on its Concept C design. The prototype is powered by a two cylinder in-line engine in conjunction with CVT (continuously variable transmission) but the German manufacturer is already looking at the possibility of equipping models with electric motors. According to Province Newspaper 'StartYourEngines' Vancouver British Columbia - dated Nov. 5 2010
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Folding Electric RoboScooter Prototype
The RoboScooter is a prototype electric scooter from MIT and Taiwanese scooter manufacturer SYM. The tiny, fold up moto is simple (150 parts compared to 1,000+ for a gas scooter) but there are grand plans for its future. MIT professor William J. Mitchell plans a bike sharing network: The RoboScooter could be rented for one way trips between drop-off points, where it would be collapsed, stacked and charged.continue reading »


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In todays safe family report.... many of us know that sodas are not the healthiest beverages out there... But are there hidden health dangers?
A new study by the University of Minnesota has found that drinking 2 or more sodas a week can increase a subjects risk of developing pancreatic cancer by 87 percent.
Experts recommend consuming less sugar by drinking diet soda or other drinks.
But some Doctors are wary of the New study... Saying there are more important risk factors that people should keep in mind...
"If a patient wanted to reduce their risk of pancreas cancer the number one thing they should do is not smoke.... That's the one thing to be proven to have a very high increase in the relative risk of pancreas cancer... More than 3 times what the study suggests the increase by soda consumption was."
Other studies show obesity also has a strong link to pancreatic cancer.


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In our Type 2 Diabetes Condition Center (found under the "Your Health" tab at the top of the site), you'll find dozens of healthy lifestyle articles we created specifically for people with type 2 diabetes, including:
Managing your diabetes through a healthy diet, exercise, and weight management will require some education and commitment, but SparkPeople is here to help you along the way. Most of our other articles, tips and support resources will help you establish a healthy lifestyle, even if they are not diabetes-specific. But keep in mind that our general articles (about carbohydrates, for example) are aimed at otherwise healthy adults and you will need to keep your doctor's recommendations in mind when using other areas of our website. You can learn more about healthy cooking, fitness, general nutrition and motivation by visiting the Healthy Lifestyle resource centers (found under the "Healthy Lifestyle" tab at the top of the site).
For more specific information or help, talk to your health care provider. The American Diabetes Association's National Call Center also offers live advice from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday at 1-800-DIABETES or 1-800-342-2383.


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Division: Hip Reconstruction
Category: Hip Reconstruction
The SUMMIT® Tapered Hip System provides an advanced tapered stem geometry that draws from the DePuy Synthes Joint Reconstruction heritage as the leader in cementless hip technology. The SUMMIT® implant has its foundation in critical anatomical analysis, modified by surgical experience and optimized by sound engineering principles. In concert with our commitment to research and development, state-of-the-art manufacturing methods and precision instrumentation, the Summit® Tapered Hip System provides an excellent option for treating patient needs.
|DUOFIX™ ( combination of POROCOAT® Porous Coating and Hydroxyapatite)
|• Biological tissue ingrowth has been shown to occur in less than 3 months1,2
|Radial ZTT Steps
|• Converts hoop stresses to compression loads4
• Reduced risk of intra-operative fracture5*
|Direct Lateralization
|• Enables femoral offset restoration without affecting leg length
• Offset options to help surgeons more effectively manage soft tissue laxity
|Neck Design
|• Neck geometry designed to decrease the risk of dislocation due to impingement and increased range of motion6,7
• Polished neck designed to reduce wear debris
*When compared to leading competitors
1. Engh CA, et al. Cementless total hip arthroplasty using the anatomic medullary locking stem: 0-10 year results using a survivorship analysis. Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research 1989:249
2. Pilliar RM. Powder metal-made orthopaedic implants with porous surface for fixation by tissue ingrowth of bone Clin Orthop 1980:150.
3. Kinsfater K, Barrett WP, Dowd JE, Southworth CB and Cassell MJ " 99.9% Midterm Survival of the PINNACLE Multi-Center Study." Poster Presentation #P077, AAOS, San Diego, CA. February 14-18, 2007
4. Christie,. Et al. "Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty with Use of the Modular S-ROM Prosthesis" The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery Dec. 1999: 1707
5. Currier, John H., et al "In vitro Testing of the Risk of Femur Fracture During Insertion of Radial Stepped Stems and Porous Coated Stems" Poster Presentation #1841, 54th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, San Francisco, CA. 2008
6. Data on file DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc., Warsaw, IN. DVA-106976


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Cold Snap
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A cold snap has everyone in the town of Toby Mills feeling down, until the mayor's wife thinks of a way to warm things up again.
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Warm up with this charming neighborly tale about a small town determined to beat the deep freeze from a beloved picture-book author and a two-time Caldecott Honor illustrator!
It's snowy cold in the town of Toby Mills. The thermometer is sinking toward zero, and the icicle hanging from the nose of General Toby's statue is growing closer to the ground. The newspaper headline reads "COLD SNAP!" The people of the town are losing hope--and the feeling in their toes--until the mayor's wife saves the day with a toasty treat.


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Ra'ad is an Amperi, one of five Andromeda Aliens from the Andromeda galaxy, who was captured by Aggregor. Ben scans him to gain AmpFibian. He first appears in the episode Escape From Aggregor where he helped the other Andromedas escape Aggregor's ship.
Ra'ad reappears in the episode Fused where he attacks Ben and blames him for Aggregor recapturing his friends. When Ben's Ultimatrix scans Ra'ad's DNA, he breaks it and his spirit is taken into the Ultimatrix. When Ben changes into AmpFibian to battle Aggregor, Ra'ad begins possessing Ben, similar to how Zs'Skayr through Ghostfreak possessed Ben. Kevin was able to separate Ra'ad from Ben's body. Ra'ad then tried to escape, but stayed behind to save Ben from Aggregor after Kevin tells Ra'ad that he used to be selfish as well. Aggregor captures him again and takes him to his ship along with the others to absorb their powers.
As of the end of Absolute Power: Part 2, Ra'ad, as well as the other Andromeda Aliens, are brought back to life after Kevin was turned back to normal. Ra'ad is the only one who speaks in the moment, thanking Ben for helping them.
Ra'ad had very little indication of his personality in Escape From Aggregor preferring to be quiet and observant questioning Galapagus's trust briefly and agreeing that Bivalvan's plan was the best. He also appeared somewhat controlling, having a short argument with P'andor over power but quickly changed his mind and went along with Bivalvan.
In Fused Ra'ad has drastically changed, likely after seeing all his friends become captured and the Plumbers dying, and focuses his anger against Ben for unintentionally aiding Aggregor. He seemed to have become uncaring and concerned for only his own well-being. He was perfectly okay with taking over Bens body despite meaning that, as Gwen put it, having him fade. He also was not above lying as he teamed up with Ben only to attack him, based on Kevin's thoughts. He however appeared to Kevin after leaving Ben to fight Aggregor and seemed ashamed of himself, and after Kevin mocked how horrible a coward he is, he sacrifices himself to Aggregor to save Ben, likely meaning his vengeful attitude has been dismissed. His overall trait seemed to be self-preservation, which is probably why he lasted the longest from Aggregor, although this might also be because he was the most discrete, combined with his ability to travel through electrical devices and read the minds of others.
Powers and Abilities
- Flight: Ra'ad can levitate and fly.
- Electrokinesis: Ra'ad can control and manipulate electricity for discharges, force blasts, highly durable shields, telepathy and he can transform himself into electricity that allows for limited intangibility and teleportation through electrical objects.
- Fast Swimmer: Ra'ad can breathe underwater and swim very fast.
- Stretchable Arms: Ra'ad can extend his tentacles.
- Mind Reading: Ra'ad can track electrical pulses in the human brain, allowing him to read minds.
Ben 10: Ultimate Alien
- Escape From Aggregor (first appearance; flashback)
- Too Hot To Handle (cameo)
- Fused
- Ultimate Aggregor
- Absolute Power: Part 2
- The Ultimate Enemy: Part 2 (flashback)
- Ra'ad is the only one of Aggregor's prisoners who was shown to resist capture.
- Ra'ad's name comes form the Arabic name Ra'd meaning "Thunder" or it could be based on rads which is a measuring unit of electricity.
- Ra'ad is the last alien that escaped from Aggregor to have an episode themed around him.
- Ra'ad's plan to take over Ben`s body and his Ultimatrix is similar to Zs'Skayr's plan to take over Ben`s body and the Omnitrix. However, Ra'ad's intentions were to escape from Aggregor, while Zs'Skayr's intentions were to take control of the universe.
- Ra'ad doesn't like being called "sparky", which, to Ra'ad, is an insult, seeing as how he reacted to Ben calling him that. On a side note, Ra'ad marks the second time Ben has unintentionally offended an alien using verbal communication, the first being the Dragon from Season 1 of Alien Force.
- While Ra'ad is similar to a jellyfish, he apparently cannot use his powers within a body of water without electrocuting himself. Then again, said body of water was a pool, and thus, full of chlorine. It was later revealed by Dwayne McDuffie, that in order to prevent a short-circuit he would have to be totally submerged in water (while Ra'ad was only floating on the surface).
- Ra'ad is apparently the smartest of the five Andromeda aliens. This is implied in Fused when he somehow knew that Bivalvan, Galapagus, P'andor and Andreas were recaptured. Ra'ad also referred to them as his friends and also discovered that Aggregor was able to locate his friends by tracking the Ultimatrix.
- Somehow Ra'ad knew of the deaths of the two plumbers who took P'andor, despite the incident taking place in space and not on Earth.
- Ra'ad is the 2nd alien in Ultimate Alien that helped Ben fight off a villain of any degree (Andreas being the first).
- Ra'ad is the first alien from the Andromeda Galaxy to mention his species by name, while Galapagus is the first alien from the Andromeda Galaxy to mention his home world by name.
- Ra'ad can read the minds from other beings thanks to the electric pulses in the brain. Ben at one point called him "mind-reader" when Ra'ad said "And you are Kevin Levin and Aggregor is an Osmosian just like you."
- When Ra'ad was trapped in his ship with Bivalvan, Galapagus, P'andor and Andreas and had his powers neutralized, he was levitating.
- Ra'ad is the only alien captured by Aggregor to have more than four limbs.
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