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If you're an IT solutions provider that's considering selling managed services, it won't be long before you're ready to trade in your Excel tracking and ticketing system for something more robust. Many of the PSA offerings on the market today include modules for project management, resource management, CRM (customer relationship management), and knowledge management. Most MSPs will agree that the time and project management savings from a PSA alone are worth several times the cost of the software.
It should be noted, however, that selecting a PSA solution is a serious commitment. Once you make your decision — even if you find out a few months later that you'd like to investigate another PSA — it's probably not going to happen. Because of the long learning curve and time investment required to adequately compare PSA products, we found successful MSPs who have many years of experience working with their respective PSA solutions.
Elizabeth Elder is an IT manager, consultant, and certified PMP (project management professional) at Choice Technologies, an MSP that was featured on the cover of our February 2013 issue. Elder is the Tigerpaw Software expert at her company and has been using this product for the past nine years. We sat down with Elder to talk candidly about the strengths and weaknesses of Tigerpaw. What follows are notes from our conversation, which will help you make a more informed decision as you consider a PSA for your business needs.
PSA Price, Delivery Model Considerations
Like many products we've evaluated — especially software products that are often bundled with maintenance and update fees — pricing is a tricky subject. Not only that, but you should avoid using price alone to determine your PSA buying decision.
Tigerpaw Software sells its product as on-premise only. One thing that stands out about Tigerpaw's pricing is that it uses a concurrent licensing model, which means that if you have 30 employees who will be using the software, but no more than 20 will ever be using the same module at the same time, then you only need to purchase 20 software licenses for that particular module. Additionally, your sales reps, who use only one or two modules from the PSA software, will pay a lower licensing fee than your project managers, who will need access to everything. According to Elder, the cost per user can range from $250 to $750. In addition to that one-time fee, there is an annual fee for maintenance and renewals, which is approximately 20% of your one-time licensing fee. Tigerpaw also offers users a monthly payment option, which starts at $89 per user per month.
Here are the technical requirements of the on-premise solution:
Min. server requirements include: Windows 2003 Standard OS, 3 GHz single core processor, 25 GB free disk space, SQL Server 2008 Express;
Virtual server support: Hyper-V, Citrix XenApp
VMware ESX Server (3.5, 4.1 or 5.0), ESXi
Min. client requirements includes: Windows 2000 OS, 1 GHz Pentium processor, 512 MB of RAM, and 500 MB of free disk space
Updated system requirements can be found at:
Before concluding the price discussion, it should be noted that even though the SaaS models have monthly recurring fees and appear to be more expensive than their on-premise counterparts, you need to factor in that SaaS products don't have the costs associated with server acquisition, the maintenance, licensing, and data backup costs you incur with on-premise PSA. Indeed, the SaaS-based offerings feature 128-bit SSL data encryption; separate, dedicated databases for each customer; and so much server redundancy that outages per year are measured in minutes, rather than days.
Integration Can Make Or Break Your PSA User Experience
Tigerpaw has a list of eight RMM vendors on its approved integration partner list (Continuum, Dell PacketTrap, Ipswitch, IT Control Suite, Kaseya, LabTech, Level Platforms, and N-able). However, Elder's company uses GFI MAX for its RMM, a vendor not currently on Tigerpaw's approved integration vendor list, which causes a few extra manual steps for the MSP. "Our quoting software is integrated into our PSA the same way the other PSA vendors integrate with their quoting software partners," says Elder. However, for every problem detected by our RMM, such as a failed backup, we have to manually copy that event into our ticketing system, which takes approximately 30 seconds per incident. It's not that it's a major time drain, but it's always better when manual data entry can be reduced or eliminated."
Your key takeaway here is to ensure that whichever PSA platform you chose, your RMM tools are as tightly integrated as possible (or you require).
Key PSA Features To Look For: CRM, Ticketing, Reporting, And Project Management
The needs of your business might differ slightly from those of other MSPs or VARs becoming MSPs, but there are some core tools no IT provider should be without. The following are the core components of a PSA that you should be aware of when making your selection.
CRM — None of the three MSPs felt there were any advantages of using a standalone CRM such as Salesforce.com over what was included with their PSA. Elder listed Tigerpaw's CRM module as the PSA's number one feature (followed by its ticketing module). "It allows seamless customer interface by anyone in the company," she says. "Anyone at our company can know how many locations a customer has, the primary points of contact, sales quotes, open tickets, emails sent to the customer, and the customer's inventory." Tigerpaw's CRM also includes the capability to create, track, and analyze marketing programs.
Ticketing — Ticketing is another core component of a PSA solution, and it's where many of the efficiency gains are realized. A ticketing module helps MSPs manage the complexity of assigning technicians, who have varying billing rates with projects that require varying skill sets to complete. Elder says, "Ever since we started using Tigerpaw nine years ago, the ticketing functionality has been an absolutely necessary addition to our workflow. The ability to search tickets, record time by technician, and integrate with our accounting system makes the ticketing module a huge asset to our company."
Project Management — Project management allows users to organize projects into phases, track time and material at each phase, report on work in progress, and perform profitability analyses. "During the execution of a multilocation project, it is difficult for the other team members to use the Tigerpaw project module," says Elder. "For example, if you have a project with a customer that has five locations, and all locations will be impacted by the project, there is currently no way to associate that service with a single master project. You have to create five service orders. It would be much better if you could associate all service orders for the same customer into one project. To manage multiple location projects, we reference the other service orders within the internal comments field. It is a simple solution but it is not helpful for any kind of earned value calculations, not to mention the potential confusion or human error in not seeing the internal comments. To ensure that doesn't happen, I have to personally follow up with other team members to confirm their work was completed and then to confirm the task was completed in the project management module."
Reporting — All three of the MSPs relied heavily on the reporting capabilities of their PSA — not only for internal purposes, but also for their customers. Because MSPs often can detect and correct their customers' IT problems before customers are even aware of them, reports that describe such incidents are a good way to help MSPs justify the value of their services to their customers.
Elder's only complaint with Tigerpaw's reporting was tied to the PSA's knowledge base. The Tigerpaw knowledge base uses plain text only, according to Elder. "If you want to share images, you have to create a separate document attached at the bottom, but only one attachment is allowed per knowledge base item. When distributing company materials, we like to present a common look and feel, and while that could be done via the knowledge database through the linking at the bottom of each page, the presentation is lacking." Elder's company uses a wiki through SharePoint's site to share information. (Note: Horsley's company also found ConnectWise's knowledge base to be lacking and instead integrates with SharePoint to overcome these limitations. Walls did not use Autotask's knowledge base in the past — he also uses SharePoint — but, he recently started using Autotask's knowledge base, and he's planning to use it more often in the future.)
Clearly, there's a lot to consider when selecting a PSA. Generally speaking, all three of the reviewed software packages offer more functionality than many MSPs will even use. Your tough decision will most likely be based on the features you need right now and the pricing and delivery model with which you're comfortable.


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- The cost of routine eye exams and prescription eyewear can be of real concern, especially for large families. In many cases, vision insurance can lower these annual expenses.
A vision insurance policy is not the same as health insurance. Regular health insurance plans protect you against financial losses due to unexpected eye injuries or disease. Vision insurance, on the other hand, is a wellness benefit designed to provide routine eye care, prescription eyewear and other vision-related services at a reduced cost.
Because we provide both medical and routine eye care, we accept a number of insurance plans to help cover the cost depending on your individual needs. Here are just some of the plans that we accept:
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We do accept other plans as well, so if you do not see your plan listed here, please contact us and we would be happy to assist you. Our staff is also always available to answer any questions regarding your benefits.
- Questions & Answers About Vision Insurance
It's not true that insurance protects you against unexpected or overwhelming financial obligations. Vision insurance, on the other hand, is a wellness benefit designed to provide routine eye care, prescription eyewear and other vision-related services at a reduced cost. Learn about types of plans, coverage and payment options.
- What's in Your Vision Insurance Plan
Make the most of your vision insurance plan by understanding your particular vision coverage.
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As a service to our patients, we are pleased to offer the CareCredit card, the nation's leading patient payment program. CareCredit lets you begin your procedure immediately—then pay for it over time with low monthly payments that are easy to fit into your monthly budget.


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Boeing has booked a big order for its planned 777X aircraft from the plane's first Asian customer.
Hong Kong airline Cathay Pacific is buying 21 of the plane's 777-9X version. The order is worth $7.9 billion at list price, but airlines get large discounts on big orders so the real price is likely around $4.4 billion, according to data from aircraft valuation firm Avitas.
The 777X will be an updated version of Boeing's best-selling 777. That is Boeing's second-biggest plane, used by airlines for very long international flights. For the new version, Boeing plans to replace its aluminum wings with wings made from a lightweight, high-tech plastic, and make other improvements that will make the plane more fuel-efficient.
Boeing has booked orders for 259 of the planes, worth a total of $95 billion at list prices.
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Business / Book of (self-) worship
The Donald purports to be telling the masses how to get as rich as him, but he's really just singing his own praises.
by Donald Trump and Bill Zanker; Collins Business, 384 pages, $26.95/$14.95 (paperback) (Translated into the Hebrew by Irit Zerubavel; Matar Publishing and the Israel Management Center, 272 pages, NIS 95)
There are more than a few people who are convinced that the face of the real estate baron and star of the American reality TV show "The Apprentice," Donald Trump, is the face of success, the personification of the American Dream. If so, then this book by Trump, co-written with Bill Zanker, presents a portrait, and a sorry one at that, of just what the American Dream is, and what it means to attain it.
The declared goal of "Think Big and Kick Ass in Business and Life" is to provide an answer to the question people are always asking Trump (or so he announces in the first line of the first chapter): "How did you get to be so rich?" To provide an answer, Trump comes up with an abundance of advice, recipes for success and personal anecdotes that always come with a moral.
Trump's advice ranges from the banal to the paranoid. He tells readers to do things they enjoy, to maintain dignity under pressure, to never give in, to follow their instincts, to think positively - and, in the most original of his predictable suggestions, to learn from their mistakes.
The advice this book purveys is so simple, ridiculous and shallow, and has already appeared in so many books that have preceded it, that it's almost lacking in any value. That makes it hard to believe Trump wrote it to actually help the reader become rich like him. Rather, the book seems to be yet another stone in the decadent edifice of the author's megalomaniacal cult of self-worship.
"Think Big and Kick Ass" contains countless examples of Trump's wisdom, and of the way he defeats his enemies, overcomes obstacles, gets back at those who wish him ill and rewards those who remain loyal to him. It's stuffed with insults aimed at the little people who didn't appreciate him and songs of praise for his own television success, his wealth, and the ostentation in his life: the clubs he's established, the buildings he's erected and the philanthropic contributions he's bestowed.


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Commission Info (CLOSED)Journal Entry: Sun Nov 18, 2012, 8:03 AM
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Ex. Spike, Gummy, Zecora
-I will not be doing any shipping between characters of the show and OC's. Only shipping between OC's and shipping between show characters.
Ex. Vinyl Scratch X Octavia YES
Also, for shipping, keep the love to cute and innocent XD Nothing too intimate or anything that would make me feel awkward lol
- For commissions of OC's, they must be simple in design and comparable to the ponies of the show. That means no crazy vibrant colors, dragon/ bat wings, tons of accessories, etc.
I may allow some exceptions, but for the most part this rule stands firm
-As the artist, I reserve the right to decline commissions that I cannot or will not do. Please understand that this is my first time doing this, and I can't guarantee how things will go.
-Note me on your commission and it's details. Provide refs for me to use if you have an OC you want drawn
Commission Prices
Payment must be given upfront. If you would like, a sketch of the drawing can be sent to you before the exchange is final.
Sketch, Uncolored 200 Points
Colored 400 Points
Finished Drawing, Colored w/ Simple Background 800 points
Colored w/ Complex Background 1000 points
50 points for each character added from one
Slot 1: Finished Drawing, Colored w/ Complex Background
Slot 2: Finished Drawing, Colored w/ Complex Background
Slot 3: Finished Drawing w/ Simple Background
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I'd like to know if your commissions are still closed. If not then I'd like to commission you! Please let me know and then I can send you details and stuff through a PM. Thanks! c:
P.S. I love your drawing style <3
I'd like to know if your commissions are still closed. If not then I'd like to commission you! Please let me know and then I can send you details and stuff through a PM. Thanks! c:
P.S. I love your drawing style <3
Excuse me SoulSpade, I was just thinking on what I would like from you and I would really like to have a Colored w/ Complex Background with My OC holding a clear saber/sword in his mouth. Reason being that's his true talent. You can think of what he fight's against based on your decision. I can understand if it's too much, so if your not interested I can settle for a finished Drawing, Colored w/ Simple Background (no sword). Of course I noticed that CandyCollie has been having some trouble scheduling a time with you, so do her's first. Reply me back as soon as you can to give me your answer, Thank you.
P.S. The points I gave you are for your donation pool, not an advance pay. So if you decide to accept my request than I'll pay you the points required. Thanks again.
P.S. The points I gave you are for your donation pool, not an advance pay. So if you decide to accept my request than I'll pay you the points required. Thanks again.
This is do-able, I like it. Any idea for the sword and background?
The sword...Kinda. It's made of magical energy if you wondering. It's like a see through or clear Prism color. In more detail a crystal white sword with a radiant or rainbow colored aura around it. Type in Z saber on goggle for actual display example. The sword is definitely not the z saber itself. I would like it if you can surprise me with a sword base of your own but if you don't have any idea for the base I'll send you mine later, just let me know. As for the background...Versus one or maybe a few changelings your call. The actual background...at night by entrance of Everfree Forest. To be honest you can also surprise me. Let me know if you have any more questions, thank you very much.
Could i get a colored sketch? c:
I've decided that when you get another opening, I'll be commissioning you
Do I just note you the details? (I would state which kind of piece I'd like, points-wise)
Do I just note you the details? (I would state which kind of piece I'd like, points-wise)
Can I reserve a commission slot for when one opens up?
I may have just cried a little... I keep missing it! I mean... I have the points ready to send, I just keep having rotten timing! asf;lgsfdh!
Tell you what. I can see that you very much want this done, and I personally would like to do it as well. Send me the points now, and I'll automatically have you once I'm done with a current commission.
You have no idea how pleased and excited I am! Thank you thank you thank you!
The pleasure's all mine ^^ Thank you for continuing to show interest; it means a lot
Awesome!~ Sending right now!
Also, I'm loaded with points.
When a slot opens do you just type your commission in?
Slots are secured by payment upfront. Whenever a slot becomes available it is open to whoever pays first, and who I have agreed to commission beforehand
So make slot reservation first, wait for response, then pay or make slot reservation, pay, then wait for response...sorry I can be a tad slow on details.
This is when I must create something worthy of an arttrade.
For I am poor.
For I am poor.
I was very poor before I started taking these commissions Now, I have more points than I've ever had XD It's glorious
Socialists believe in spreading the wealth, communists believe that wealth was earned by the people for all people, capitalists hog the wealth based on betterment of self.
Give me money you selfish capitalist.
Give me money you selfish capitalist.
I hope you're just joking, because that's very hurtful
Oh darnit-y darn! I was driving all the way across the state for Thanksgiving and missed the open slot T___T! Just my luck. I'm still waiting for the slots to open so I can finish our transaction via notes. I have them 800 waiting. <3
Aw, shoot, rotten timing there. Still, commissions aren't over, you still have the opportunity when it arrives ^^
Do my eyes see an open slot? o:
They do c: no ones paid for it yet.
Oh my! How could I miss this ;_____;.
Not only that, but Im waaaay low on points.!
Oh pooh. -insert eternal shame here-
- aaaaaa sjfdghsdgf I cannot BELIEVE I missed this! Oh my gosh I hate myself so much now. D;
May I ask when you are going to open them again?
No, no, don't worry about asking, if I can get my current commissions done there's still a chance for you to get one. ^^ For now you can send me a note on the details of your commission, and from there I can figure out how much to charge
I'm looking to get a commission for a convention I work for. Would you be willing to be paid more for something that could be reproduced?


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JUNO Restaurant, in the Arctic Club Hotel, only opened in July (to mixed reviews) but it's already changing format.The recently remodeled four-diamond boutique hotel, says JUNO's press rep, is looking to take the luxury factor down a few notches by partnering with a national hotel franchise. And with it, the restaurant is going to rebrand -- as what she calls "more urban casual dining." I don't know what that might be yet, or whether it's changing its name, only that neither the hotel nor the restaurant are closing their doors -- all I know is that there might have been staff reductions yesterday. I'll have more details as they come to me.


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Kurdistan: endless opportunities in one of the world's fastest growing economies
The Kurdistan region of Iraq offers UAE-based companies a gateway to business opportunities in oil and gas, construction, real estate and tourism in the rest of the country, says a study.According to the report commissioned by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Iraq has become one of the UAE's key trade partners and is the second largest market for re-exports. UAE statistics estimate total trade for 2012 to have reached over $8 billion.
Details of the report, compiled by the Economist Intelligence Unit, are released as a delegation of high-profile UAE business leaders depart to Kurdistan on a trade mission organised by Dubai Chamber."Bilateral trade has been boosted by the launch of Emirates Sky Cargo's freight flights from Dubai to Basra, which supply equipment for oil companies and key foodstuffs," the report said.
Iraq will be one of the world's fastest-growing economies over the next five years, but like many frontier markets there are challenges to this sustainability. Its main economy driver is oil, which accounts for 65per cent of GDP and 89 per cent of government revenue."Oil production has surpassed 2003 levels and the country remains relatively unexplored. However, it is likely that ambitious targets to triple production by 2020 will be scaled down. Meanwhile, poor transport, storage and export infrastructure will curtail plans to boost production," according to the report.
Opportunities for business and investment also exist across a number of other industry sectors, including those which UAE-based businesses have significant expertise, like construction, real estate and tourism. For UAE businesses, the Kurdistan region of Iraq offers a more stable base and gateway to the rest of the country. According to the report, Kurdistan is more open than elsewhere in the country and the regional government is actively promoting foreign interest. The region's economic growth is robust and led by public section expenditure and investment in oil and gas.
The UAE's involvement in the region has grown in recent years, led by construction and logistics. The province of Erbil is particularly strong in real estate and has witnessed rapid growth and a real estate boom, earning it the title the "Dubai of Iraq"."It is hoped that Erbil will become a regional hub, with growth being driven by its airport which opened in 2010," according to the report.
Figures quoted in the report state that imports account for 85 per cent of the Kurdistan region's total trade. With a booming construction market and rising disposable incomes, demand for basic materials and consumer goods is rising rapidly. According to the report, the strengths of the Kurdistan region include, stability, improving infrastructure and logistics, a positive attitude to FDI and strong trade links with Turkey, while opportunities are being driven through the huge demand across all sectors, stable gateway to the larger Iraq market, Free Trade Zones and new focus on tourism and agriculture.
In the non-oil sectors most investment has been focused on housing and rebuilding dilapidated infrastructure. Authorities are now turning their attention to new sectors, primarily agriculture, light industry and tourism, the report states.
The boom in housing construction has been led by Turkey and Lebanon, however the UAE company Trojan Construction is currently engaged in a three-year housing project.Other UAE companies that are active across a number of different sectors in Kurdistan include Dana Gas, Rotana, Majid Al Futtaim, and Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (Taqa), the report states.
In terms of other opportunities, banking is starting to see proliferation with foreign banks, primarily from Turkey and Lebanon, starting to move into the market. HSBC and Standard Chartered have also invested, according to the report.
Industry accounts for 22 per cent of the region's GDP and is led by the oil and gas sector. However, low-end manufacturing, such as bottling plants and construction materials, has attracted investors such as Pepsi Cola.
Meanwhile, tourism and travel account for 19 per cent of GDP. In 2010, 1.3 million people visited the region, with 20,000 of this number from outside Iraq. Western visitors come primarily for business, but Kurdistan's picturesque mountains attract tourists from Iran and Turkey.
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Good and hidden in the trees
Where velvet voiced grandfathers sit on the porch
Slumped in their chairs,
Faces turned up
To count the stars
And in the dark you can see them smile.
They are feral children
Running barefoot in the fields
Holding old jam jars
full of fireflies.
They move in packs, like wolves
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Eagles guard Andrews reports after 17-day absence
BETHLEHEM, Pa. -- Philadelphia Eagles guard Shawn Andrews reported to training camp Sunday afternoon after missing the first 17 days for unexcused personal reasons.
Andrews told two newspapers last week that he was battling depression, which he said started a year ago and had worsened. He told The Philadelphia Inquirer and Philadelphia Daily News that he had decided to seek professional help and was on medication.
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Mendelsohn is the first woman to be nominated for the post in the IPA's 94 year history. She will be expected to serve a two-year, annually elected term which will be ratified on 24 March next year at the IPA's annual general meeting.
The formal handover will then take place on 6 April and Mendelsohn will share her manifesto at the annual Members' lunch.
The selection process has been taking place over the past three months and has been led by the immediate past president Moray MacLennan worldwide chief executive M&C Saatchi.
Mendelsohn began her career at BBH reaching board director level before leaving to join Grey London where she was promoted to deputy chairman in June 2004. In April 2008 she joined Karmarama as a partner and chairman.
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_ThE_PoweR_OF_ColoR_ by Real-JaniferWatch
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watercolor, pen gel)
Wow. I love how muted it seems but the variety of colors. The style is very pleasent. Ink and watercolor might be my favorite media.
Gorgeous sense of depth.
cool colors
nice detail and style too
nice detail and style too
i love this
Hey I featured this piece in this feature
in my feature for "The Waiting Game".
Thanks for sharing this beautiful work!
in my feature for "The Waiting Game".
Thanks for sharing this beautiful work!
This is so beautiful! I can't get over it! ♥♥♥
this is really awesome!
awesome work!
Beautiful and intense
Absolutely stunning, the colours are picked perfectly, and I love the contrast of the oranges right next to the blues and purples. The highlights and shadows were also very skillfully done, it really does look 3D! Only improvement I can think off is maybe adding a few more different oranges and yellows on the left, it's a little plain compared to the right's rich variety of hues.
Overall though I love it, brilliant job
Overall though I love it, brilliant job
This is so amazing! I love it!
awesome! wish i could do this with my water colors! I suck at this stuff!
This is just beautiful! Great piece of art!
Really lovely work
Far more beautiful than real flowers. <3
So cool!
This is so...so... perfect. I love it.
great! like yr style!
Woww !
Cool, nice style
This is just beautiful!! I can't take my eyes off it! Amazing work!
Fantastic! I love your style!
How'd you get the little splatters like that?
Wow. I can't think of any other word to describe this.
It's so beautiful!!!!!! I favored it right away!!!! I just love the splashes and color and the dark and light elements in the flower.
Thats so pretty *-*
Absolutely breathe taking~
Amazing! The colour is exquisite! I absolutely love this. :3
love it nice colors
Oh waw is nice like the colors I do similar drawings nice job
Wow, this is very lovely! I really enjoy how you used the colors!
the power indeed! Loving the watercolor!
Amazing ! That's really good, really cool with the colors.
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A corpse has been found in the bath of an architect's flat, wearing nothing but a pair of pince-nez.
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The ever-curious Lord Peter Wimsey is intrigued by these odd events. Ignoring the clumsy efforts of the official investigator looking into the death, the aristocratic amateur sleuth, accompanied by his valet, Bunter, a skilled photographer, begins his own inquiry. The gentleman detective soon becomes convinced that the two cases are somehow linked. Now, he must uncover the connection and the investigation quickly begins to bleed into his own life, stirring up dark memories of World War I that will have unexpected consequences for Wimsey and the faithful Bunter.
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doctest -- Testing through documentation
|Write automated tests as part of the documentation for a module.
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:mod:`doctest` lets you test your code by running examples embedded in the documentation and verifying that they produce the expected results. It works by parsing the help text to find examples, running them, then comparing the output text against the expected value. Many developers find :mod:`doctest` easier than :mod:`unittest` because in its simplest form, there is no API to learn before using it. However, as the examples become more complex the lack of fixture management can make writing :mod:`doctest` tests more cumbersome than using :mod:`unittest`.
Getting Started
The first step to setting up doctests is to use the interactive interpreter to create examples and then copy and paste them into the docstrings in your module. Here, :func:`my_function` has two examples given:
To run the tests, use :mod:`doctest` as the main program via the -m option to the interpreter. Usually no output is produced while the tests are running, so the example below includes the -v option to make the output more verbose.
Examples cannot usually stand on their own as explanations of a function, so :mod:`doctest` also lets you keep the surrounding text you would normally include in the documentation. It looks for lines beginning with the interpreter prompt, >>>, to find the beginning of a test case. The case is ended by a blank line, or by the next interpreter prompt. Intervening text is ignored, and can have any format as long as it does not look like a test case.
The surrounding text in the updated docstring makes it more useful to a human reader, and is ignored by :mod:`doctest`, and the results are the same.
Handling Unpredictable Output
There are other cases where the exact output may not be predictable, but should still be testable. Local date and time values and object ids change on every test run. The default precision used in the representation of floating point values depend on compiler options. Object string representations may not be deterministic. Although these conditions are outside of your control, there are techniques for dealing with them.
For example, in CPython, object identifiers are based on the memory address of the data structure holding the object.
These id values change each time a program runs, because it is loaded into a different part of memory.
When the tests include values that are likely to change in unpredictable ways, and where the actual value is not important to the test results, you can use the ELLIPSIS option to tell :mod:`doctest` to ignore portions of the verification value.
The comment after the call to :func:`unpredictable` (#doctest: +ELLIPSIS) tells :mod:`doctest` to turn on the ELLIPSIS option for that test. The ... replaces the memory address in the object id, so that portion of the expected value is ignored and the actual output matches and the test passes.
There are cases where you cannot ignore the unpredictable value, because that would obviate the test. For example, simple tests quickly become more complex when dealing with data types whose string representations are inconsistent. The string form of a dictionary, for example, may change based on the order the keys are added.
Because of cache collision, the internal key list order is different for the two dictionaries, even though they contain the same values and are considered to be equal. Sets use the same hashing algorithm, and exhibit the same behavior.
The best way to deal with these potential discrepancies is to create tests that produce values that are not likely to change. In the case of dictionaries and sets, that might mean looking for specific keys individually, generating a sorted list of the contents of the data structure, or comparing against a literal value for equality instead of depending on the string representation.
Notice that the single example is actually interpreted as two separate tests, with the first expecting no console output and the second expecting the boolean result of the comparison operation.
Tracebacks are a special case of changing data. Since the paths in a traceback depend on the location where a module is installed on the filesystem on a given system, it would be impossible to write portable tests if they were treated the same as other output.
:mod:`doctest` makes a special effort to recognize tracebacks, and ignore the parts that might change from system to system.
In fact, the entire body of the traceback is ignored and can be omitted.
When :mod:`doctest` sees a traceback header line (either Traceback (most recent call last): or Traceback (innermost last):, depending on the version of Python you are running), it skips ahead to find the exception type and message, ignoring the intervening lines entirely.
Working Around Whitespace
In real world applications, output usually includes whitespace such as blank lines, tabs, and extra spacing to make it more readable. Blank lines, in particular, cause issues with :mod:`doctest` because they are used to delimit tests.
:func:`double_space` takes a list of input lines, and prints them double-spaced with blank lines between.
The test fails, because it interprets the blank line after Line one. in the docstring as the end of the sample output. To match the blank lines, replace them in the sample input with the string <BLANKLINE>.
:mod:`doctest` replaces actual blank lines with the same literal before performing the comparison, so now the actual and expected values match and the test passes.
Another pitfall of using text comparisons for tests is that embedded whitespace can also cause tricky problems with tests. This example has a single extra space after the 6.
Extra spaces can find their way into your code via copy-and-paste errors, but since they come at the end of the line, they can go unnoticed in the source file and be invisible in the test failure report as well.
Using one of the diff-based reporting options, such as REPORT_NDIFF, shows the difference between the actual and expected values with more detail, and the extra space becomes visible.
Unified (REPORT_UDIFF) and context (REPORT_CDIFF) diffs are also available, for output where those formats are more readable.
There are cases where it is beneficial to add extra whitespace in the sample output for the test, and have :mod:`doctest` ignore it. For example, data structures can be easier to read when spread across several lines, even if their representation would fit on a single line.
When NORMALIZE_WHITESPACE is turned on, any whitespace in the actual and expected values is considered a match. You cannot add whitespace to the expected value where none exists in the output, but the length of the whitespace sequence and actual whitespace characters do not need to match. The first test example gets this rule correct, and passes, even though there are extra spaces and newlines. The second has extra whitespace after [ and before ], so it fails.
Test Locations
All of the tests in the examples so far have been written in the docstrings of the functions they are testing. That is convenient for users who examine the docstrings for help using the funcion (especially with :mod:`pydoc`), but :mod:`doctest` looks for tests in other places, too. The obvious location for additional tests is in the docstrings elsewhere in the module.
Every docstring can contain tests at the module, class and function level.
In cases where you have tests that you want to include with your source code, but do not want to have appear in the help for your module, you need to put them somewhere other than the docstrings. :mod:`doctest` also looks for a module-level variable called __test__ and uses it to locate other tests. __test__ should be a dictionary mapping test set names (as strings) to strings, modules, classes, or functions.
If the value associated with a key is a string, it is treated as a docstring and scanned for tests. If the value is a class or function, :mod:`doctest` searchs them recursivesly for docstrings, which are then scanned for tests. In this example, the module :mod:`doctest_private_tests_external` has a single test in its docstring.
:mod:`doctest` finds a total of five tests to run.
External Documentation
Mixing tests in with your code isn't the only way to use :mod:`doctest`. Examples embedded in external project documentation files, such as reStructuredText files, can be used as well.
The help for :mod:`doctest_in_help` is saved to a separate file, doctest_in_help.rst. The examples illustrating how to use the module are included with the help text, and :mod:`doctest` can be used to find and run them.
The tests in the text file can be run from the command line, just as with the Python source modules.
Normally :mod:`doctest` sets up the test execution environment to include the members of the module being tested, so your tests don't need to import the module explicitly. In this case, however, the tests aren't defined in a Python module, :mod:`doctest` does not know how to set up the global namespace, so the examples need to do the import work themselves. All of the tests in a given file share the same execution context, so importing the module once at the top of the file is enough.
Running Tests
The previous examples all use the command line test runner built into :mod:`doctest`. It is easy and convenient for a single module, but will quickly become tedious as your package spreads out into multiple files. There are several alternative approaches.
By Module
You can include instructions to run :mod:`doctest` against your source at the bottom of your modules. Use :func:`testmod` without any arguments to test the current module.
Ensure the tests are only run when the module is called as a main program by invoking :func:`testmod` only if the current module name is __main__.
The first argument to :func:`testmod` is a module containing code to be scanned for tests. This feature lets you create a separate test script that imports your real code and runs the tests in each module one after another.
You can build a test suite for your project by importing each module and running its tests.
By File
:func:`testfile` works in a way similar to :func:`testmod`, allowing you to explicitly invoke the tests in an external file from within your test program.
Both :func:`testmod` and :func:`testfile` include optional parameters to let you control the behavior of the tests through the :mod:`doctest` options, global namespace for the tests, etc. Refer to the standard library documentation for more details if you need those features -- most of the time you won't need them.
Unittest Suite
If you use both :mod:`unittest` and :mod:`doctest` for testing the same code in different situations, you may find the :mod:`unittest` integration in :mod:`doctest` useful for running the tests together. Two classes, :class:`DocTestSuite` and :class:`DocFileSuite` create test suites compatible with the test-runner API of :mod:`unittest`.
The tests from each source are collapsed into a single outcome, instead of being reported individually.
Test Context
The execution context created by :mod:`doctest` as it runs tests contains a copy of the module-level globals for the module containing your code. This isolates the tests from each other somewhat, so they are less likely to interfere with one another. Each test source (function, class, module) has its own set of global values.
:class:`TestGlobals` has two methods, :func:`one` and :func:`two`. The tests in the docstring for :func:`one` set a global variable, and the test for :func:`two` looks for it (expecting not to find it).
That does not mean the tests cannot interfere with each other, though, if they change the contents of mutable variables defined in the module.
The module varabile _module_data is changed by the tests for :func:`one`, causing the test for :func:`two` to fail.
If you need to set global values for the tests, to parameterize them for an environment for example, you can pass values to :func:`testmod` and :func:`testfile` and have the context set up using data you control.


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REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala.--Pvt. Hazard is about to become even more famous.
Jim Boroch's weekly comic Pvt. Hazard is included in his newly-published book "The Best of Military Cartoons!" along with five other comics.
The book was published by GIPubs.com, located in Madison, and owned by retired Command Sgt. Maj. Mark Gerecht. It took about six weeks to be printed, a fast turnaround time for most books, because the content already existed and just needed to be placed, Boroch said. The book is available online at http://tinyurl.com/GiPubs and soon will be sold at Exchanges worldwide.
"The publisher already has a professional military books section to fill so even though this is a new type for them, it will be out there soon," Boroch, an operations specialist at the Army Security Assistance Command, said.
He has been drawing Pvt. Hazard since 2003. While stationed at Fort Bliss, Texas, Boroch saw an ad asking for a new cartoonist. The idea for Pvt. Hazard was born with five cartoons that he submitted. Since then Boroch has brought Pvt. Hazard to his various duty assignments. The cartoon runs in Redstone Arsenal's Redstone Rocket, the Mountaineer at Fort Carson, Colo., and the Monitor at Fort Bliss, and totals 55,000 subscribers.
"I never thought I wanted to draw comics," Boroch said. "I used to draw a lot but never had a clear path. I was just drawing what inspired me at the moment."
Now that inspiration is used to create Pvt. Hazard's weekly adventures. Boroch works on the comic for about 6 to 8 hours each week, and has done so every week since 2003. He said most of his inspiration comes from his 28 years in the Army, things he hears in meetings or conversations with co-workers.
"Sometimes it's more difficult and I have to brainstorm with my wife Hope," Boroch, a retired chief warrant officer 4, said. "She's a good indicator of if something is funny or not, like if she doesn't laugh immediately I know I need to keep thinking.
"It's funny walking through different areas and I'll see a number of Pvt. Hazard cartoons up in people's cubicles. It's a nice indicator that I'm reaching out to people's funny bone."
Boroch said it wasn't always easy to know what would work and what wouldn't. He learned over the years what editors liked and what they didn't.
"You have to appeal to everyone without stepping on anybody's toes, so you have to find the fine line between funny and acceptable," he said.
As for his other lessons learned, Boroch explained that he still has a constant struggle with finding a good black pen.
"I can't seem to find a pen I like. I've tried just about every type there is out there and they all seem to turn out gray when I scan them in," he said.
Pvt. Hazard has been published in the Redstone Rocket since Boroch moved to Huntsville in 2007.
"Jim Boroch is one of the best military cartoonists ever," Redstone Rocket editor Skip Vaughn said. "His cartoons illustrate his unique blend of humor and artistic skill that transcends the military ranks, entering the realm of entertainment for everyone."
Boroch said he will continue drawing Pvt. Hazard for his military newspapers and if sales of the first book are strong there will be a volume two.
"As long as fans continue to enjoy him I'll keep putting him out," Boroch said. "He will never get a promotion though."


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Winged Beast by imaginismWatch
©2012-2016 imaginism
"Winged Beast" 1 of a handful of originals I'm bringing to Comicon.
Imaginism Table will be located at G6-7
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this reminds me of a creature from the '100 Cupboards' books by N.D. Wilson very cool (great series of books too I would recommend them highly)
I've been checking out your latest drawings like this. I love the technique of shading you use to contrast the creature. Instead of casting a shadow on the floor, it is casting a shadow onto the page as if it is coming out of it. Really good technique.
I love this!
I love the effect of the shadows and light; it looks like the front is leaving the page while the back isn't. Also that tail reminds me of a manatee <3
I love what you imagine, fun winged beast.
Lovely how it seems to be jumping off the paper!
It's so cute!
It's cute!
What type of thoughts lead you to create creatures like this? Do you just start drawing from nothing, or do you draw inspiration from other creatures?
very nice !
cuute =v=
I love the concept of art emerging from canvas! ^^ Even though it's quite used concept you made it look special again. Maybe it's because this mystical creature is so nicely shaded that the illusion it gives seems like a reality
Very cool. I like how it looks as though it's leaping off the paper.
oh .. wow
I'm loving the new coming out of the page effect!
Nobody with a smile that kind should be called a beast
Awesome sketch.
Awesome sketch.
Love it, wish I was going to Comicon!
beautiful! it's so delicate!
So awesome! Reminds me just a little bit of one of the creatures in How To Train Your Dragon. xD
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nice work bob!
crazy good man. love the variation in your work.
amazing !
I just listening your book while drawing. Thank you for all the motivation that it gave to me.


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Battlepaths is a loot-centric and addictive 2D-RPG featuring neat monster hacking, an excellent loot system, and great variety in character development. Learn special skills, use powerful potions, and hunt down the Chaos Overlord. The game offers dozens of hours of gameplay, three big realms to explore, and a challenge realm that lets you test your might. Available on Xbox Live Indie Games and Windows PC.
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Test Your Sight with Mileena 7 by UrbanatorWatch
©2012-2016 Urbanator
The seventh shot in full resolution from my Testing Your Sight comic, which you can see here:
Rendered in SFM, edited via Photoshop.
Rendered in SFM, edited via Photoshop.
R.I.P Johnny cage you will not be missed.
Then he died painfully.
That Johnny Cage sure is gutsy.
Love it! She looks so awesome
Um Johnny...watch the finger!
I'd watch that finer if I were you. She bites.
And then Johnny faggot got his head bitten off. Hahahahahahahahaha!
*Mileena is thinking* if you want to keep that finger you better remove it from my boobs
now when johnny cage gets knocked out, hope he doesn't say anything!
ooow look boobs
looooooooooooveeeeee it! and my god, Mileena looks so good in your render!
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Original Article
The Freshman 15: A Critical Time for Obesity Intervention or Media Myth?†
Article first published online: 18 OCT 2011
DOI: 10.1111/j.1540-6237.2011.00823.x
© 2011 by the Southwestern Social Science Association
Social Science Quarterly
Volume 92, Issue 5, pages 1389–1407, December 2011
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How to Cite
Zagorsky, J. L. and Smith, P. K. (2011), The Freshman 15: A Critical Time for Obesity Intervention or Media Myth?. Social Science Quarterly, 92: 1389–1407. doi: 10.1111/j.1540-6237.2011.00823.x
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- Article first published online: 18 OCT 2011
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We test whether the phrase "Freshman 15" accurately describes weight change among first-year college students. We also analyze freshmen's weight change during and after college.
This is the first investigation of the "Freshman 15" to use a nationally representative random sample, the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth (NLSY97). The data are analyzed using descriptive statistics, regression analysis, simulations, and longitudinal analysis.
Freshmen gain between 2.5 to 3.5 pounds, on average, over the course of their first year of college. Compared to same-age noncollege attendees, the typical freshman gains only an additional half-pound. Instead of a spike in weight during the freshman year, college-educated individuals exhibit moderate but steady weight gain during and after college.
Anti-obesity efforts directed specifically at college freshmen will likely have little impact on obesity prevalence among young adults.


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The unspoken burden of having children is that you always put yourself into another mother's shoes. Every hurt or negected child in the world suddenly has a face, your child's face. It is particularly difficult when something happens in the news to children that are the same ages as your own. The pain you feel for the other mothers is tangible and raw.
I have also thought of Mike McQueardy's mother and wonder how great her disappointment is in the son she raised.