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Author: Justin Karneges <email@example.com>
Date: March 7th, 2004
At some time or another, you might have come across a Qt-based class that cannot be deleted as the result of a signal. Indeed, many classes that are part of Qt have this problem. This is most common with error-handling cases. Consider the following example:
void MyClass::slot_fooError(int err) { delete foo; foo = 0; QMessageBox::information(0, tr("Error"), tr("Foo error %1").arg(err)); }Looks sensible enough, yes? However, let us look at Foo's code:
void Foo::doStuff() { ++x; if(x == 3) { emit error(ErrReachedThree); x = 0; // reset } }
If you don't see the problem, then you haven't been programming with Qt very long. ;-) Here's what happens: doStuff() invokes slot_fooError(), which deletes foo. This causes the members of foo to be freed. Upon returning from slot_fooError(), doStuff() will now try to set 'x' (a member of foo) to zero. Of course, this is invalid memory now, and the rest is history (as well as your program instance).
Trolltech will tell you that you can't assume a class is deletable as the result of a signal, and you should use deleteLater() to work around this. Fine, we will do this:
void MyClass::slot_fooError(int err) { foo->deleteLater(); foo = 0; QMessageBox::information(0, tr("Error"), tr("Foo error %1").arg(err)); }
Of course, the problem remains. Do you see it? QMessageBox::information() invokes a sub-eventloop, which allows full event processing to take place from this one point in the call stack. This way the messagebox can be dragged around, clicked, etc, and we still have not left slot_fooError(). This is nice, except that now the deleteLater() will go into effect, and so foo will be deleted as soon as this sub-eventloop begins. In other words, because of sub-eventloops, deleteLater() doesn't buy us anything. You can cause similar trouble with qApp->processEvents().
void MyClass::slot_fooError(int err) { foo->deleteLater(); foo = 0; myWidget->show(); qApp->processEvents(); // make the show() happen NOW }Obviously this is not usable. Will reordering it help us?
void MyClass::slot_fooError(int err) { QMessageBox::information(0, tr("Error"), tr("Foo error %1").arg(err)); foo->deleteLater(); foo = 0; }
This, in theory, should work. You could probably debate all day about whether or not the state of MyClass should be reset before or after the QMessageBox. I'd argue that it should happen before, just for cleanliness sake, but I digress. Now, is this reordering of code the master solution? For the purpose of QMessageBox, it's probably fine.
However, consider a situation where your class would rather emit a signal:
void MyClass::slot_fooError(int err) { emit fooFailed(); foo->deleteLater(); foo = 0; }
This simply passes the buck upwards. If the 'owner' of the MyClass instance decides to delete that instance, then it will have to take care that it happens after the fooFailed() signal completes. Otherwise, if MyClass is deleted before that, then the program will crash when foo->deleteLater() is called, as foo would be invalid at that point.
Rather than pile deleteLater()'s on top of each other, amassing a bunch of QTimers for the purposes of hacky workarounds, I propose that classes always be deletable as the result of a signal. I say that the problem is actually in Foo, so let's fix it:
void Foo::doStuff() { ++x; if(x == 3) { x = 0; // reset before emitting emit error(ErrReachedThree); } }
Easy enough, just reorder the code so the resetting happens before the signal. Now we can do this:
void MyClass::slot_fooError(int err) { delete foo; foo = 0; QMessageBox::information(0, tr("Error"), tr("Foo error %1").arg(err)); }
and this:
void MyClass::slot_fooError(int err) { delete foo; foo = 0; myWidget->show(); qApp->processEvents(); // make the show() happen NOW }
without any worry. Foo will be completely gone at the 'delete foo' line, with no worries of it creeping up later (aside from the fact that doStuff() is harmlessly on the call stack).
The data stack is also a safe place to store data. Consider this variation:
void SomeClass::doIt() { NumList tmp = nums; // nums is a member of SomeClass emit listFull(tmp); tmp.removeEvens(); emit listOddsOnly(tmp); }
The 'owner' of SomeClass can delete the object as the result of either of these signals, because no members are accessed after they emit. The above example may not appear very useful, but keep it in mind, as this stack trick will come into play in the later sections.
Now, what if you need to access members after emitting a signal? What if you can't put your signal emit at the end? Consider a socket handling class:
void MySocket::dns_result() { d->address = d->dns->resultAddress(); emit hostFound(); d->socket->connect(d->address); }
Obviously this will crash if MySocket is deleted as a result of emitting hostFound(). How can we fix it? Well, one variation is this:
void MySocket::dns_result() { d->address = d->dns->resultAddress(); d->socket->connect(d->address); emit hostFound(); }
This looks suboptimal, as we should probably emit hostFound() before we start connecting, but the above code could be appropriate, depending on what you're trying to do. It certainly solves the problem, and is clean.
However, there are some dirty ways. Let's look at them. First, via QTimer.
void MySocket::dns_result() { d->address = d->dns->resultAddress(); QTimer::singleShot(0, this, SLOT(slot_tryConnect())); emit hostFound(); } void MySocket::slot_tryConnect() { d->socket->connect(d->address); }
This will cause the signal to be emitted prior to performing the followup steps, which might be a more appropriate sequencing for your purposes.
And the other way, via QGuardedPtr:
void MySocket::dns_result() { d->address = d->dns->resultAddress(); QGuardedPtr<QObject> self = this; emit hostFound(); if(!self) return; d->socket->connect(d->address); }
This method ensures that we don't proceed to any code after hostFound() if our class dies during the emit.
Now, both of these are decent solutions and seem to achieve the same thing. However, they do have slightly different behavior. The former uses QTimer, meaning that if the parent invokes a sub-eventloop (such as QMessageBox), then the follow-up code will occur immediately. With the latter, the follow-up code won't happen until the signal is completed, regardless of any sub-eventloops. This means that the eventloops would have to complete (QMessageBoxes would have to be closed), before the code would proceed. This can cause great problems with any code that should be processed even when an exec()'d dialog is open, such as network or process-handling.
It seems we have two choices then. Use QTimer so our follow-up code can run alongside an exec()'d dialog, or use QGuardedPtr and avoid sub-eventloops completely. I vote for the latter, and I'll explain it in one word: sanity.
Using QTimer for signal-safety is tricky. You have to split your function into two parts (making one of them a slot) everytime you add a signal. This can be especially annoying if you are adding a signal to some existing code at a later time.
QGuardedPtr, on the other hand, is easy enough to add to any code. You don't have to consider changing your class code-flow into parts just to add a new signal. In fact, the process is so straightforward that you can make a macro:
#define SAFESIGNAL(a) { QGuardedPtr<QObject> self = this; a; if(!self) return; } void MySocket::dns_result() { d->address = d->dns->resultAddress(); SAFESIGNAL(hostFound()); d->socket->connect(d->address); }
The drawback of not using QTimer is that your code will not advance if the developer uses QDialog::exec(). My solution? The developer should not use QDialog::exec(). :) Besides, this advancement is just a side-effect of using QTimer. If you were coding without any signal-safety in mind, then you'd just emit your signals wherever you darn please, and you'd still get stuck in an exec().
The conclusion? Code well, and avoid QDialog::exec(). :-)
Now, you might ask: "What if I'm writing code that depends on a class that does not follow these guidelines?" The answer is that it is possible to work around these cases with some nasty hacks. Consider the following example using QSocket, which we assume does not follow our guidelines:
void MyProtocol::MyProtocol() { [...] qsock = new QSocket; connect(qsock, SIGNAL(bytesWritten(int)), SLOT(qsock_bytesWritten(int))); [...] } void MyProtocol::~MyProtocol() { [ ... ] delete qsock; [ ... ] } void MyProtocol::qsock_bytesWritten(int x) { bool packetWritten = [ ... packet-size processing involving 'x' ... ]; if(packetWritten) emit packetSent(); }
This looks harmless at first. After all, you're emitting the signal at the end of that function, with no further access to members, right? Yes, this is true, but you don't know what is going on within QSocket. It might try to access its own members after this call, which would be unsafe if we are deleted during our signal.
Fine, we switch to deleteLater(),
void MyProtocol::~MyProtocol() { [ ... ] qsock->deleteLater(); [ ... ] }
Of course, this doesn't solve the QMessageBox problem. To completely fix this for good, we must use the stack:
void MyProtocol::MyProtocol() { [...] inQSockSignal = false; qsock = new QSocket; connect(qsock, SIGNAL(bytesWritten(int)), SLOT(qsock_bytesWritten(int))); [...] } void MyProtocol::~MyProtocol() { [ ... ] // don't delete the qsocket if we're in one of its signals if(!inQSockSignal) qsock->deleteLater(); [ ... ] } void MyProtocol::qsock_bytesWritten(int x) { bool packetWritten = [ ... packet-size processing involving 'x' ... ]; if(packetWritten) { inQSockSignal = true; QSocket *tmp = qsock; QGuardedPtr<QObject> self = this; emit packetSent(); if(!self) { // if we got deleted here, then the qsocket is still alive. delete it now tmp->deleteLater(); return; } inQSockSignal = false; } }
Tricky, eh? ;-)
In order to make the previous concept easier to follow, I've created the SafeDelete class, which can be found in my cutestuff/util collection. Just two files are needed (safedelete.h and safedelete.cpp). It works like this:
void MyProtocol::MyProtocol() { [...] sd = new SafeDelete; // make one of these qsock = new QSocket; connect(qsock, SIGNAL(bytesWritten(int)), SLOT(qsock_bytesWritten(int))); [...] } void MyProtocol::~MyProtocol() { [ ... ] sd->deleteLater(d->qsock); // go through SafeDelete instead of direct [ ... ] delete sd; } void MyProtocol::qsock_bytesWritten(int x) { SafeDeleteLock s(sd); // lock the function bool packetWritten = [ ... packet-size processing involving 'x' ... ]; if(packetWritten) emit packetSent(); }
Basically, SafeDelete will normally call deleteLater() on the passed object, unless there is an active SafeDeleteLock on it. If there is a SafeDeleteLock, then SafeDelete simply queues up the delete requests. If the SafeDeleteLock is destroyed, then the delete requests are processed. So far so good. Now, if the SafeDelete is destroyed, then the destructor moves the delete queue into the SafeDeleteLock, which is on the stack! This way, MyProtocol can safely be deleted. When the SafeDeleteLock is destructed, the delete requests are processed.
Note: In the above example, SafeDeleteLock is created on the stack, so that it is destroyed automatically when the function ends. This is similar in nature to how QMutexLocker works.
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AMHERST, Mass. — Add Greg Mauldin to the ranks of early departures, and to the suddenly exploding list of Massachusetts players in the NHL.
Before today, the only UMass player ever in the NHL was Brad Norton, who saw action for three teams. Next thing you know, three different UMass players all signed with NHL teams on the same day.
First, senior defensemen Thomas Pock and Nick Kuiper signed with the New York Rangers and Chicago Blackhawks, respectively. Next was Mauldin, who is giving up his final year of eligibility to sign with the Columbus Blue Jackets, the team that drafted him in the seventh round in 2002.
Mauldin was second on the team in scoring to Pock with 15-14–29. He scored the team's only goal in last Saturday's 2-1 loss in triple overtime to Maine in the Hockey East championship game.
The Minutemen were hoping to reunite their dynamic WAM Line of Mauldin, Stephen Werner and Mike Anderson, the center who sat out with this season with a medical redshirt for a shoulder injury. Alas, the emerging success of the Minutemen program turns out to be a double-edged sword for coach Don Cahoon, who has built UMass up from perennial also-rans into a borderline NCAA team in four seasons.
Mauldin, a 5-foot-11, 188-pound junior from Holliston, Mass., features a hard-nosed work ethic and a blistering shot. He had 21 goals last season for the Minutemen, and wound up with 48 goals and 94 points in three seasons. He was injured earlier this year and missed eight games after being hit into the boards in a game against Massachusetts-Lowell.
It is possible Mauldin could make his NHL debut for the Blue Jackets as early as Friday.
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We stayed at Fairview hotel for 3 nights and it was a good hotel, although a bit expensive. The rooms were neat. There were restaurants inside the hotel and you can get different kinds of food.
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Our first compound living experience in East Africa. Clean room, though basic. Breakfast very nice, pool being serviced (and too cold anyway), business facility with internet. Don't expect to walk out the front and check out the neighbourhood; hotel is in the suburbs, not much else around, not much to see, and guards would make you think it's not that safe. Would not recommend walking anywhere in Nairobi alone (especially as a foreign woman). But everyone in the hotel was courteous and professional. Would recommend this hotel.
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Fantastic - highly recommended
My husband & I have just returned from a month long trip in Kenya, Uganda & Tanzania. We stayed at the Fairview twice during our travels & absolutley loved it & would highly recommend it to anyone.
Most African hotels are 'tired' & need a paint job or new fabric on the sofas, curtains, etc. Not the Fairview. It is in immaculate condition & spotlessly clean. I am a huge clean freak & hate seeing dust/dirt on window sills & in corners - there wasn't a speck to found in the rooms or common areas. We stayed in a 'business class' room & it was very spacious. The sheets were white without any stains & instead of the traditional hotel blankets/bedspread (which I won't touch), there was a crisp white covered duvet (no top sheet, so you KNOW it's clean!!) We loved our first room (I think it was #31) as it faced the main restaurant & we went to sleep to the pianist playing in the evening.
The food was excellent in all the restaurants. The Pango (high end restaurant) was suberb. The largest portions of food in a gourmet restaurant I have ever had.
The service was friendly & personable from front desk personel, restaurant staff & to the porters (who didn't stand around waiting for an expected tip, but gladly accepted when offered)
Nairobi is a city of chaos & noise, but the Fairview was a quiet haven & oasis in the middle of it. Beautiful gardens to wander in & a great pool to swim in & relax by. It truly felt safe as there is a check point on the street since it is across from the Israeli Embassy, as well as the hotel check point!
It felt like a North American standard of hotel, yet much friendlier & had lots of character. Excellent value as well!
Gutes Stopover Hotel
Wir hatten auf dem R�ckweg nach England eine �bernachtung im Fairview, da es sehr g�nstig zum Flughafen liegt. Unser Zimmer war sehr ruhig, ger�umig und bequem. Der Service war wie immer in Kenia gut und die Auswahl an Restaurants garantiert, dass f�r jeden Geschmack etwas dabei ist. In der Bar am Schwimmbad wurden Drinks und deftige Snacks ohne viel Drumherum, aber sehr freundlich serviert. Ich w�rde das Hotel auf jedem Fall empfehlen, besonders bei einem Stopover.
Würde hier jedesmal wieder übernachten
Ich hatte ein �bernachtung im Fairview auf dem Weg nach Kisumu. Nach einem langen Flug und da dies mein erstes Mal in Kenia war, hat mir das Fairview ein Gef�hl von Sicherheit und Erholung vermittelt. Bei Reservierung des Hotels hatte ich mich nach einem Transfer vom/bis Flughafen erkundigt. Bei Ankunft stand dann ein Taxifahrer mit einem gro�en Schild des Hotels und meinem Namen und war sehr freundlich. Die Taxifahrt wurde dann einfach auf meine Hotelrechnung geschrieben. Die Hotelangestellten waren sehr nett und das Haus selbst war wundersch�n - Parkettb�den, koloniale M�bel, sch�ne Holzbr�cken, die verschiedene Teile der Hotelanlage miteinander verbunden haben... also mit anderen Worten sehr sch�n und malerisch. Die Sicherheit in der Hotelanlage war ausgezeichnet und man konnte sich richtig entspannen. Ich w�rde auf jedem Fall bei meinen weiteren Besuchen in Kenia hier �bernachten, vorausgesetzt, dass Zimmer frei sind, denn das Hotel scheint oft ausgebucht zu sein. Meine Erfahrungen im Fairview waren also bestens.
Will stay there every time
I spent one night at the Fairview on the way to Kisumu. After a long flight and being in Kenya for the first time, staying at Fairview gave me a sense of security and a restful night. When I made a reservation with Fairview staff, I asked about transport from/to airport. They sent a taxi driver, who had a big nice sign with Fairview logo and my name, and was very friendly. Taxi ride was charged on my hotel bill. Hotel staff was very nice, and the hotel itself was beautiful - parquet floors, colonial furniture, nice wooden bridges that connected different areas of the hotel... in other words, it was very charming and quaint. Security was another feature of the hotel that made it a very nice overnight stay.
I will stay there every time I go back to Kenya, if I can that is - as they are often fully booked.
I had the best experience at the Fairview hotel.
Good stopover hotel
We stopped over at the Fairview for one night before heading back to UK as it was very convenient for the airport. The room that we had was very quiet, spacious and comfortable. Service was good as always in Kenya and the choice of restaurants should provide whatever you want.
Used the poolside bar for casual drinks and fairly substantial snacks delivered without fuss but with plenty of friendliness. I would strongly recommend the hotel particularly for a stopover.
Stayed at the Fairview for two weeks on and off on a home visit. The Hotel is modern and well maintained, the rates are reasonable. Front desk staff is friendly and efficient. The beds are comfortable, clean but very small in all the rooms I stayed (I was moved around a bit). The towels were clean but a bit worn out. There is a nice outdoor pool. The guest lounge at the lobby is comfortable and has a nice fireplace - comes in handy in June-July. There are three restaurants on site, I tried both the poolside (all day dining) and Mukhtan (sandwich shop), the menu in both reads well but the food is so so. Internet connection at the business center is ok but over priced. Security in and out is good.
The security checks on Bishop Rd outside the Hotel by some embassy can be irritating, Once you are registered guest its much better using the rear entrance from 5th Ngong ave. There are some rude taxi operators at the front parking lot, on several occasions they (unsuccesfully) 'ordered' me to move my vehicle from the loading zone when I stopped to (un)load my luggage.
Overall Fairview is ok, would stay again.
My mom's or Fairview
I am a kenyan and frequently need to visit family. I love to unwind on arrival and before departure, I head for fairview. After trying a mixture of african and foreign dishes I am
ready for my mom's cooking. Travelling around the country I visit fairview for shower and beer and renew old friendships at the receiption and the most beutiful outside jama choma in the world. Their charges are real good value for their services and food and tuskers.
My only complaint is unless you book in advance they are likely to be full.
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Pretty Good Hotel
As far as Africa hotels go, this is a pretty good choice. Excellent service, nice quiet location, and the price is reasonable too. Great food, and good Wi-Fi internet service.
Not that pleased
I am loathe to criticize anything in Kenya because it is a great country, full of people who need our tourist dollars, euros, etc. That said, I probably will not stay at the Fairview when I return.
The location of the Fairview is great in one regard -- airport access, but less than great in another. It is immediately across a narrow street from the Israeli embassy (which is right next door to a large Catholic high school).
My daughter and I made 3 separate one-night stays as we had to come and go from Nairobi. The hotel had a very difficult time getting clear on the fact that we required 2 beds. Only got it right the last stay. We had pre-paid as part of our "Safari," but twice the hotel tried to charge us for pre-paid things and it took some explaining to the front desk staff to get the charges off. The second and third times we were there, we were put in a room on a hallway in the part of the hotel being re-modeled, lots of wood re-varnishing. Last comment: the shower floors were like being in ice--slippery. I wondered how many people had taken a header or worse on the shower/bathroom floors.
Great! You are the guest!
Nice hotel with conserved old feeling near Nairobi centre. Good rooms with high standard. 3 very good restaurants in different styles. Big nice gardens. Super high security. First of all: Nice personal that really works hard to create a personal cosy feeling.
After my second visit I just long to come back!
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Unbiased Information About Stairlifts
A Stair Lift Can Be a Huge Expense, But it Pays To Learn!
You know, I'm always surprised that some folks will allow pride to stand in the way of making their day to day lives easier to bear.
Let me askyou this simple question…
"Why would anyone with a disability, or anyone who has difficulty getting up and down stairs,turn down the idea of making life a whole lot easier?"
I mean, enduring pain and discomfort when there'sno need, doesn't make a whole lot of sense.
Then there's another factor to consider…using a stair lift is a whole lot safer! And while you're at it please take this into consideration; by doing the sensible thing you'll relieve the worries and concerns felt every day by your loved ones.
So I guess we ought to look closely at just what benefits can be derived from doing the sensible thing. Now, if you're one of the loved ones this'll be of interestto you too so please take careful note.
I know I've made the first point once already but, your wellbeing is precious so I make no apology for repeating myself.
- The safety and comfort of those folks who struggle with stairs is paramount.
- There will be a great deal of reduction to the wear and tear of the hip, knee and ankle joints…very important!
- Access to upper floors remains available and the installation of a stair lift can be a whole lot cheaper than adding or adapting a ground floor room.
- The stair lift can be used to cart things up and down.
- Grandchildren can have fun…huh!
OK, you got me, that last point was just to get you to lighten up a bit. The installation of a stair lift isa serious matter but the fact is anyone in the household can benefit.
Now it might surprise you to know there's a number of manufacturers who, between them, makea good range of models. Some plug into a normal household electricity socket, some are powered by battery.
There's usually a very suitable model available that'll fit most family budgets because you can buy a used stair lift or one that's completely new.
Most Models Come With Great Features
For many years now the installation of a stair lift has been responsible for improving the quality of life of millions of folk. As a result it'll be easy to find one that'll fit the bill for you.
Whether you have a straight, curved or even a spiral staircase…makes no difference, the chances are there's a suitable model.
With any model you don't have to worry about the possibility of something obstructing the lift rail because sensors detect the objectand the chair stops so it can be removed.
Safety considerations are paramount and to that end stair lifts come complete with safety belts. No, it doesn't mean you can get into any races or time trials!
When you do reach the top or bottom of the stairs the seat on many models can swivel so that getting on or off the lift is a whole lot easier.
Something else, remote controls make it easy to call the stair lift any time it's parked the wrong end of the track.
Oh, and when the stair lift is not being used the seat can be folded. This means the stairs are easier to access for non users.
There are more features available but this gives you an idea of just what a great job a stair lift can do to enhance the quality of your life.
Is Installation A Problem? In a word…No!
Let's be clear about something. There are regulations which govern the installation of stair lifts and these vary from area to area.
Even if you find regulations pesky it's essential they are complied with and for that reason I would not recommend self installation.
Let the dealer you buy from take care of all that needs doing. They're equipped and they know what needs to be done to provide you with a first rate job while satisfying the authorities.
As for the actual installation, this is achieved by affixing brackets to your staircase every three feet or so. The rail the chair travels on is then secured to the brackets. After that, just plug into the electrics and your in business.
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March 14, 2013
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Date: Friday, March 15, 2013
Time: 6 p.m. PST
Location: MGM Grand Garden Arena (13,151), Las Vegas, Nev.
Radio: IMG College/Wildcat Radio Network (Brian Jeffries/Matt Muehlebach)
TV: Pac-12 Networks (Ted Robinson/Bill Walton/Yogi Roth/Ashley Adamson)
GAME DATA: No. 4 seed Arizona (25-6, 12-6 Pac-12) advances to the 2013 Pac-12 Tournament semifinals Friday evening vs. top-seed UCLA (24-8, 13-5) ... Arizona's win Thursday was its 22nd in Pac-12 Tournament action, making the Wildcats the only conference school to break the 20-win plateau in the event's 16-year history ... In 16 tournament appearances, the Wildcats have advanced to the semifinals 10 times and UA is 7-2 in those previous trips ... The number 70 looms large in conference tournament action -- and overall -- as Arizona is 10-4 since 2002 when scoring 70 or more points in the tournament and 2-5 when it does not; and the Wildcats are 21-0 this season when opponents fail to score 70 points.
THE RANKINGS: UA is ranked 18th in both the Associated Press poll and the ESPN/USA Today Coaches' poll. The Wildcats are one of 11 teams nationally to have been ranked in every AP poll this season.
ARIZONA HEAD COACH Sean Miller . . . is in his fourth season at the University of Arizona and his ninth overall as a college head coach with a record of 214-88 (.709) and 94-41 (.696) at Arizona ... In his eight-plus year career, Miller's teams have won 20 games seven times and captured five regular-season or postseason tournament titles ... He guided UA to 30 wins and the 2011 Pac-10 regular-season championship in a run that culminated in the NCAA Tournament's Elite Eight, earning Pac-10 Conference and NABC District 20 Coach-of-the-Year honors ... Miller came to Tucson after five successful years at Xavier University, where he amassed four 20-win seasons and four NCAA Tournament appearances ... His clubs won the three Atlantic 10 regular season championships (2007-09) and the 2006 Atlantic 10 postseason tournament title ... During his time at XU, the Musketeers won better than 71 percent of their conference games, including an .813 winning percentage (39-9) in his last three seasons ... Miller has made 16 trips to the postseason in his 19 seasons as a head, assistant or associate head coach (9 NCAA/7 NIT) and has an 9-5 (.643) NCAA Tournament record as a head coach ... He took two Xavier teams to the NCAA Tournament's Sweet 16 (2008, 2009) with his 2008 club advancing to the West Regional final ... His 2007-08 team set a Xavier record for wins in a season with 30, helping him claim Atlantic 10 and NABC District 10 Coach-of-the-Year honors ... Since becoming a head coach, all 24 players to complete eligibility under Miller have earned their degrees ... Miller has recruited classes ranked in the top-10 nationally in each of the last two seasons ... He is assisted by James Whitford, Emanuel Richardson and Joe Pasternack ... Miller is 5-6 vs. UCLA as a head coach.
LAST TIME OUT: Nick Johnson (18), Mark Lyons (14) and Solomon Hill (13) combined for 45 of Arizona's 79 points as the Wildcats downed Colorado, 79-69, in Thursday's Pac-12 Tournament quarterfinal. The Cats, who held the lead for the final 35:17 had to withstand a Buffalo rally that trimmed a 14-point UA lead to four with just over two minutes to go. Lyons buried an end-of-the-shot clock trey at 2:03 and Johnson sank a jumper in the paint with 34 second remaining before UA sank six straight free throws to ice things. The UA bench added 25 points and 12 boards in the outing.
SCOUTING UCLA: The top-seeded Bruins enter the semifinals with a 24-8 record (13-5 Pac-12) following Thursday's 80-75 win over Arizona State. On the season, UCLA averages 75.2 points per game, shoots 45.7 percent from the floor (892-of-1,951), 32.9 percent (160-of-487) from three-point range and 72.4 percent (462-of-638) from the line. Opponents average 68.8 points, outrebounded UCLA by 1.5 per game and shoot 42.0 percent from the floor (841-of-2,003). Individually, three UCLA players average in double figures, led by Shabazz Muhammad's 18.2 ppg figure. Kyle Anderson leads the Bruins in rebounding at 8.8 rebounds per game.
THE SERIES: Tonight's game is the 89th meeting of the two schools with UCLA holding a 51-37 series advantage. The teams have split the last 34 meetings in the series, which dates back to Feb. 19, 1923, but the Bruins captured the last two, including a 74-69 win in Westwood on March 2. All-time, Arizona is 22-15 in series games played in Tucson, 13-31 in Westwood, and 2-5 in neutral-site games (includes last year's game in Anaheim). For more series information, please see page 49 in the UA media guide. The Wildcats and Bruins have met five times in Pac-12 Tournament action and UCLA holds a 3-2 advantage. The last time the two teams met in the Pac-12 Tournament was March 8, 2012, a 66-58 Arizona win in the quarterfinals.
LAST MEETING: UCLA 74, Arizona 69, March 2, 2013: Slow starts at the beginning of each half spelled doom for the Wildcats in what was a five-point loss. UA was a combined 2-of-10 from the floor and was outscored 20-6 in the first four minutes of each period. UA managed to fight back and had possession with 24 seconds to go with a chance to tie the game, but failed to convert. Grant Jerrett led four Wildcats in double figures with 14 points, while Kaleb Tarczewski added 10 rebounds.
SEMIS ARE FINE: While Arizona has amassed an 11-6 (.647) record all-time in the Pac-12 Tournament first round or quarterfinals, the program finds the semifinals much more to its liking, as the Wildcats are 7-2 (.778) in those games. During the Sean Miller era, Arizona is 2-0 in the semifinals, including a 72-61 win over Oregon State last year in its last appearance in the event's semifinals.
WHAT ARE THEY WEARING?: The Wildcats enter Friday's semifinal as the seeded underdog vs. UCLA. In its 33-game Pac-12 Tournament history, Arizona has worn the dark jerseys as the lower seed just five times. Unfortunately for the Cats, the team is 0-5 in those contests, dropping games in 2004, '06, '07, '08 and '09 by an average of 11.8 points.
PRODUCING AGAIN: Led by Nick Johnson, who tallied a game-high 18 points, Arizona posted 79 points in Thursday's win, which was the most points scored by the Cats in more than a month. Arizona posted 79 points on Feb. 2 in a 79-65 win at Washington State, a span of 10 games. In fact, UA's 152 points scored in its last two outings is the most for the club in back-to-back games since Feb. 2-6, when the Wildcats tallied 152 points in wins over Washington State (79) and Stanford (73). Arizona averages 73.6 points per game this season and is 17-2 this year when scoring 70 or more points.
BEATEN ON THE BOARDS: Arizona entered play Thursday as one of the Pac-12's best rebounding teams, but was outrebounded by Colorado, 33-31, in the quarterfinal win. It marked just the ninth time in 31 games this season that UA was beaten on the boards, and the Cats are 5-4 in those contests. Though 31 games, Arizona carries a +6.0 rebound margin and has outrebounded 13 of 19 conference foes.
FORCING THE ISSUE: The Wildcats forced Colorado into 13 turnovers in Thursday's game, converting those miscues into 17 points of its own. The +6 advantage in turnover points proved influential in what was a 10-point margin of victory. On the year, Arizona carries a +1.0 turnover margin and is 17-2 this season when turning it over less than the opposition. UA tallied just 10 turnovers of its own vs. Colorado, marking the eighth time this season that the Cats have had 10 or fewer turnovers in a game, and the first since Feb. 6 vs. California.
THAT'S EFFICIENT: Nick Johnson posted 18 points on just seven field goal attempts Thursday. The 6-foot-3 sophomore guard was 6-of-7 from the field, including 2-of-2 from three-point range, and 4-of-5 from the line. Johnson was one missed FG shy of equaling the Arizona record for field goal percentage in a Pac-12 tournament game. He missed second field goal attempt of the game at 17:34 of the first half before running off five straight makes, including his jumper in the lane with 34 seconds remaining that kept the Cats in the lead. On the season, Johnson is shooting .458 (125-of-273) from the field and averaging 11.8 points per game.
HERE'S AN INTERESTING NOTE: Nick Johnson enters Friday's game as Arizona's leading assist man with 97 through 31 games (3.1 apg). What's interesting is that should Johnson tally three helpers in the semifinal vs. UCLA, he would become the first Arizona player in three seasons to pass out 100 or more assists. The last Cat to accomplish the feat was Nic Wise (103/3.3 apg) in 2009-10. Teammate Mark Lyons isn't too far behind, checking in with 92 assists to date (3.0 apg).
WHEN IT COUNTS: Even though Colorado outscored Arizona from the free throw line (20-14), the Wildcats proved to be efficient at sinking them, connecting on 14-of-16 (.875) for the game and a spotless 7-of-7 in the second half, including all six (4 by Lyons/2 by Jerrett) in the final 24 seconds. On the year, Arizona shoots 74.7 (491-of-657) percent from the free throw line as a team. In the second half of games this year, that percentage jumps to .773 (300-of-388).
THE GUY JUST PRODUCES: Throughout the course of the last two seasons, Solomon Hill has established himself as Arizona's most consistent stat sheet stuffer. The 6-foot-7 senior forward from Los Angeles, Calif., tallied 13 points, a team-high seven rebounds and four assists in the win over Colorado. Hill, who has more than 1,300 points and 750 rebounds in his career, currently ranks first, second or third on the team in scoring (13.5 ppg), rebounding (5.3 rpg), assists (2.7 apg) and steals (1.3 spg).
BIG OFF THE BENCH: Junior Jordin Mayes continues to bring quite a bit of productivity off the bench, as he tallied eight points and a rebound in the win over Colorado. The 6-foot-3 junior from Los Angeles, Calif., knocked down 2-of-3 shots from behind the arc and has now hit 5-of-his-last-8 treys over the last four games. In that span, he is 9-of-17 from the field (.529) and is averaging 6.3 points per game. His nine FGs in the last four games is more than he made in the previous 19 games combined. On the season, Mayes is averaging 2.8 points and 0.9 assists per game.
STEPPING UP: Grant Jerrett put forth a nice effort in his first career postseason appearance, collecting seven points, six rebounds, four blocks and two steals in 21 minutes vs. Colorado. It was the ninth time this season that the 6-foot-10 forward from Chino Hills, Calif., pulled down five or more rebounds in a game and was the third time with three or more blocks. Through 30 appearances, Jerrett is averaging 5.2 points and 3.6 rebounds per game.
IN MARCH: Since the start of the 1996-97 season, Arizona has a 65-34 (.657) record in the month of March. In that span, 40 of those games have been played in the NCAA Tournament and UA is 28-12 (.700) in them. In the Sean Miller era, Arizona is 13-7 (.650) in March.
UP NEXT: A win puts Arizona into tomorrow's championship game at 8 p.m. PDT on ESPN. A loss sends the team back to Tucson to await its postseason tournament possibilities.


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Once again, what this country needs right now is a good dictionary.
Canada's prime minister - Stephen Harper, that is - has been claiming that the proposed Liberal-New Democrat coalition would be "illegitimate" and "undemocratic."
However, with apparently rare restraint, he has never actually claimed that the opposition leaders are staging a coup d'État. He's left that to his ministers, minions and supporters. According to them, the Liberals, NDPers and members of the Bloc Quebecois - all duly elected to the House of Commons on Oct. 14 - are "immoral," "pirates," "bandits," a "Third World goon squad," not to mention being treasonous seditionists on par with the infamous Guy Fawkes (who tried unsuccessfully to blow up the British House of Parliament in 1605).
Those ministers, minions and supporters, however, reflect hypocrisy in every point of their argument.
"The coup may be constitutionally legitimate, but the leaders of this bunch of bandits were rejected by the people of Canada," says one. "That makes it illegitimate without an election."
That intentional or unintentional ignorance of Canada's parliamentary system appears to be the main plank in the Conservatives' platform in the party's public relations campaign against the proposed coalition (the separatist issue notwithstanding), one that seeks not to honour the results of the last federal election, but to subvert them.
"If we desire proportional representation as a country, we should be allowed to vote upon it. It should not be forced upon us by a coup d'État."
In point of fact, what the leaders of the three opposition parties have been attempting is not a coup d'État, but a coup de gouvernement. As such, as even Conservatives admit, it is not only perfectly legal, but allowed and encouraged by the Constitution of Canada as the way to avoid violence when there are competing claims to power. Morality doesn't come into it, except insofar as bloodshed is avoided when the Constitution is respected.
It's not a coup d'État because, as prime minister, Harper is not the head of state. He's the head of government. In the Canadian system - one that has evolved in Canada, Great Britain and in many other countries over hundreds of years - to be head of government, a prime minister (who, Constitutionally speaking, is only one elected MP among 308) has always needed the confidence of Parliament to govern. That means that Harper needs enough votes in the House of Commons to pass legislation. Without them, his government simply cannot function.
The Conservatives, in trying to dig themselves out of the crisis they created, now want to change that. In effect, they are proposing to scrap the current Canadian political system by rendering Parliament irrelevant.
"The confidence of the people is far more important than the confidence of Parliament," claims the National Citizens Coalition.
Harper has vowed to defeat the coalition's attempts to win a non-confidence vote against him by any legal means possible, but in the end will he be satisfied if the law favours his opponents? His views and demands and the views and the demands of his supporters - who seem so eager to frighten Canadians into submission by inflaming separation in both Quebec and the west - suggest that if the law won't serve the Conservatives then the law should be rewritten.
If anyone appears to be staging a coup d'État, it's the so-called prime minister. His campaign to hang onto power, no matter what, has weakened the legitimacy of Parliament in Canadian society and even led his backers to cast aspersions on Canada's true head of state.
Conservative supporters are not only questioning MichaËlle Jean's objectivity in partisan matters, but her loyalty to a united Canada, as well.
"Should this even be the Governor General's job?" headlines ask in Calgary.
No matter what the outcome of this affair, if this so-called prime minister succeeds in discrediting both the Governor General and the Constitution, he's the one - not the opposition, as his supporters claim - who "will open a Pandora's box that will destroy the very fabric of our Parliamentary process."
Michael Johansen is a writer living in Labrador.
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BOB WEIR & RATDOG, RED BUTTE GARDEN, Thursday, July 10, 6:30 p.m., $55
You don't need to be a Grateful Dead fan to appreciate the scene that has supported that band and its members' various side projects. When Jerry Garcia died, those projects became the primary means for the surviving members to keep playing music, and for the fans to keep their connection to the Dead alive. For singer/songwriter/guitarist Bob Weir, the primary outlet has been Ratdog, a remarkably skilled clan of players who join Weir for songs old and new, including some mean cover tunes. Suffice to say, Red Butte Garden will be a serious party zone Thursday night when Weir and Ratdog take over for a full night under the stars--no opener necessary.


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Netanyahu: We Won't Let Radicals Start a Religious War
Prime Minister says "anyone who dares raise his hand against soldiers and police will pay a heavy price."
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First Publish: 12/16/2011, 2:08 AM
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Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu promised his supporters in Likud Thursday that "whoever dares raise his hand against soldiers or police will pay a heavy price for it."
Regarding the recent riot in an army base, he said: "We will arrest the rioters, we will distance them and we will try them. There will be no discounts."
He spoke at the Likud convention in Tel Aviv.
"We will not allow an extremist group to start a religious war with our neighbors," Netanyahu said. He added that hurting soldiers is a grave matter, whether it happens at the Ephraim Brigade Base or at Naalin – a hot spot for Arab and leftist violence.
"A small, extremist group must not be allowed to besmirch the settlers of Judea and Samaria, which is a loyal and law abiding populace," he stressed. "We will not let them desecrate mosques o hurt Arabs and Jews."
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Join us for the 3rd Annual Inwood Harvest Festival. We need volunteers to help make this free event a success! Activities are appropriate up to 10 years old, although more kids are between 2-6 years old. If you are part of a neighborhood organization and would like to contribute to a vibrant Inwood, please contact us.
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Things to see and do - Tamegroute
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Tamegroute has a very particular atmosphere, due to the maze of little underground streets crisscrossing it. They are always cool and sometimes completely closed off to daylight. It is here in this semi-darkness that the potters make their highly prized work. Be sure to visit their quarter. Note also that Tamegroute contains the Nassiriya zaouïa, which continues to fulfil its role of providing instruction. The koranic school library contains over 4,000 volumes, including a Koran written on gazelle skin dating back to the 11C.
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Dutch filmmaker Erik van Schaaik wrote the Under The Apple Tree poem as an amusing, creepy and certainly offbeat bedtime story. It's a lot of fun to read to your bedside companion or to little children. They have to be brave, weird or downright freaky kids though, which is a good thing to be. It's also very suitable to be performed round the ol' campfire or over a can of apple cider. It's definitely a must read for undertakers and people who easily get bored at weddings.
By buying this book you support the making of the film adaptation of Under The Apple Tree. Soon the crowd funding campaigns will start asking the world for donations. Please follow, bookmark, like, plus and tweet as much as you can to help make this picture as thrilling and entertaining as the poem you hold in your hand. Terrifically nasty stop motion animation in rhyme!
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After three award winning animated short films Vent, The Phantom Of The Cinema and Pecker, Erik started work on the feature length animated film Hieronymus (scheduled for 2016) and his new short film Under the Apple Tree (scheduled for 2014). Erik picked up the super 8 camera at the age of twelve. His home made horror and fantasy flicks made it to local and international television. During his study graphic design at the academy of arts Erik started working for Dutch television, creating a series of animation films, live action drama and documentaries, always using a variety of styles and techniques. After graduation he continued in the field of children television creating e.g. the popular series Sausage Dog Titus. He wrote, animated, directed, composed and performed this film noir opera. www.erikvanschaaik.com www.undertheappletree-movie.com
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Scrabble word: OUTPUT
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Definitions of OUTPUT in dictionaries:
- noun - final product
- noun - production of a certain amount
- noun - signal that comes out of an electronic system
- noun - the quantity of something (as a commodity) that is created (usually within a given period of time)
- noun - what is produced in a given time period
- verb - to create or manufacture a specific amount
- The act or process of producing; production.
- An amount produced or manufactured during a certain time.
- Intellectual or creative production: literary output; artistic output.
- The energy, power, or work produced by a system.
- The information produced by a computer from a specific input.
- verb - to bring into existence
There are 6 letters in OUTPUT: O P T T U U
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Debate it: Will Ohio State have B1G's best offense?
Greg Bartram-USA TODAY Sports
Give Braxton Miller and the Ohio State offense another year under Urban Meyer, and the results should improve. Heck, in Year One with Meyer, the Buckeyes averaged a Big Ten-best 37.2 points per game. With Miller and a host of his best weapons back, including Carlos Hyde, Corey Brown and Devin Smith, among others, will Ohio State have the Big Ten's best offense in 2013? BTN.com's Tom Dienhart and Brent Yarina discuss it in this post.


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This gem has exceptional brilliance due to a remarkably high refractive index of 2.65-2.69, fire thanks to off-the-charts dispersion of 0.104, and shine due to a high surface luster of 20.4%.
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This new gem was later named moissanite in his honor by Tiffany & Co. gem expert and mineralogist George Kunz. Naturally-occurring moissanite is incredibly rare. Just a handful of crystals have been discovered, always in extreme environments like meteorites, upper mantle rock, or even as tiny inclusions inside diamonds.
A century later, the first large gem-quality crystals were successfully grown in a high-tech North Carolina lab. Charles & Colvard introduced the world to the brilliance and fire of gem-quality moissanite in 1998 and today remains the sole source of created moissanite gemstones. A fraction of the cost of diamonds, moissanites have become a popular option for shoppers looking for the perfect stone for an engagement ring or beautiful jewelry piece.
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Joe Haden
5'11, 190 pounds | Cornerback | Florida
Agility: Displays elite high-point agility. Shows loose hips that he can open up to turn.You'd like to see Haden explode more when he opens up his hips, though. His change of direction ability isn't as great as you'd like, but it's serviceable.
Ball skills: Don't mistake Haden's eight interceptions in three years for ordinary ball skills. Where Haden's ball skills are evident when he's in the air with a receiver. He had 34 career passes defended and really came up his best here in big games. Haden's ball skills are what makes him a true shutdown corner.
Body control: Haden flashes excellent body control when he's in the air. Positions himself to get in front of receivers to make a play on the ball. Rarely got called for interference or illegal contact. Times his jumps nicely.
Instincts: Possesses extremely impressive recognition skills. Pump fakes don't move Haden around and reads routes nicely. Very good at differentiating run and pass plays to break toward the line of scrimmage. Has good instincts when the ball is in the air.
Man coverage: Haden's press skill is excellent and he can handle large receivers at the line. A picky defensive backs coach might want to work with Haden on his backpedal. He's more of a side step, which gets him in trouble against shifty receivers. Once Haden is turned and running with the receiver, he stays right on them and uses his hands well here.
Pursuit: If he gets a clear lane, Haden shows excellent back-side pursuit against the run. Takes good angles, so long as he doesn't get held up by a blocker. For a cornerback, Haden is a solid pass rusher. Had three sacks as a junior.
Size: Haden size is adequate for the position. He has decent bulk on his frame and long arms. Some question, though, if he is truly 5-foot-11. Plays much bigger than his measurables.
Speed: Shows that he has optimum playing speed. Stayed in stride with just about every receiver he lined up against, especially when running in a straight line. Is an explosive closer. Gets up to speed in an instant.
Tackling: Even though Haden doesn't have the best size, he is strong supporting the run. His tackling skills are good. Although he could stand to get lower on his tackles, he wraps up properly and doesn't let go.
Zone coverage: Improved his zone coverage skills as a junior. Did a better job of trusting his football intelligence and understanding where a route is going to develop. Before he would bite on combo routes and have to rely on his closing speed. Has the burst to close his cushion fast.
Final word: There is no better college cornerback than Haden. He's come along this season as a complete corner capable of shutting down a side of the field and helping against the run. Although Haden struggles at times against shiftier receivers in man coverage, he has good speed and can out-muscle opponents.
Haden was a starter upon setting foot in Gainesville. He missed only one game in his career due to injury and started 40 games for the Gators.
Clearly the top cornerback available in the 2010 NFL Draft. Has the strength, tackling ability and closing speed to play free safety as well.


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Recovering From My Surgery Yesterday!
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
I had my shoulder surgery yesterday. The doctor reshaped the AC joint and the end of the clavicle bone (collar bone) as expected. Her stitched up and cleaned up the rotator muscles, which was also expected but we hoped wasn't going to be necessary. The tears were very small which will make recovery easier. What was unexpected was torn cartilage and a large tear in the bicep tendon. Neither of these showed up on mt MRI much to our surprise! The doctor seemed as surprised as I at this turn of events, The doctor said that he was able to fix all of these issues fairly easily which will make my recovery time shorter. What the recovery time would actually be, he couldn't say yet until he sees me this coming Monday,
I am so glad that I went to all of the trouble of preparing my meals and doing all of the other things! This has greatly reduced the load placed upon hubby's shoulders. He is still very attentive but not as stressed or as confined to the house. My preparation has freed up a lot of his time and enabled me to eat and sleep on some kind of schedule. I have continued to eat healthy foods and make good food choices. Yea me!
I have to sleep sitting up, on my back which isn't very comfortable. I'm in quite a bit of pain, which so far has been controlled with medication. My doctor said that most of my pre-surgery pain and stiffness most likely came from the big tear in the bicep tendon. Even though I'm in a lot of pain now, I can feel the difference in the type of pain already! I take that as a very positive sign.
At my appointment on Monday, my doctor will start me on some very simple movement exercises. I can remove my bandages on Friday but can't shower or get the area wet until the doctor sees me. I'm glad that I got the body cleaning wipes and non rinse shampoo at the medical supply place because they will be necessary in the week to come!
Well, this one handed typing has tired me out! It's time to go heat up the chicken soup that I made on Monday. It will feel good on my sore throat (from the breathing tube) and will be very nourishing too.
A special thanks to everyone for all of their support and kindness - especially SLENDERELLA61. You've been great!
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Just do what the PT says and also what your doctor says. They done this and know about how long it will take to recover from things like this.
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So glad your surgery went well! Now, time for a speedy recovery!!! Get some rest & feel better soon!
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So happy to hear that you are on the other side of surgery and while some surprises unfolded, you are on your way to mending!
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such great news!!!
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Cyndi, So glad that you are doing well overall. That the pain is different is very hopeful. Can't wait to find out how long a recovery you are looking at. I really would like to be of help, but may not think of what you are needing. Please ask me if there is anything I can do. I wouldn't mind running errands. I expect to have at least a few hours on Friday with no kids. If there's anything to be done for our team, let me know. Take care, Marsha
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This is problem 19.10 (d) from Munkres' topology text, the second edition:
Let $A$ be a set; let $\{X_\alpha\}$ be an indexed family of spaces; and let $\{f_\alpha\}$ be an indexed family of functions, $f_\alpha\colon A \to X_\alpha$. Let $S_\alpha = \{f_\alpha^{-1}(U_\alpha) \ | \ U_\alpha \ \text{open in} \ X_\alpha\}$, and let $S$ be the union of $S_\alpha$ over all $\alpha$. Let $T$ denote the topology on $A$ generated by the subbasis $S$.
(d) Let $X = \prod_\alpha X_\alpha$ with the product topology. Let $f\colon A \to X$ be defined by the equation $f(a) = (f_\alpha(a))$; let $Z$ denote the subspace $f(A)$ of the product space $X$. Show that the image under $f$ of each element of $T$ is an open set of $Z$.
I cannot figure this out. I think that I am confused with some fundamentals regarding the product topology, because I have a proposed counter example to this claim. I would like someone to show me where my confusion lies, assuming the claim is true.
Counter Example: Let $A = \mathbb R$. For all positive integers $i$, let $X_i = \mathbb R$, with the standard topology, and let $f_i = I = \ \text{the identity map on} \ \mathbb R$. Then, $X = \mathbb R^\omega$ and $Z = f(A) = \mathbb R^\omega$. Now, an example of an open set in $T$ is the subbasis element $I^{-1}((0,1)) = (0,1)$. But $f((0,1))$ is $(0,1)^\omega$. If this image were open in $Z = \mathbb R^\omega$ with the product topology, then there would exist a basis element of $\mathbb R^\omega$ lying completely within $(0,1)^\omega$. This is impossible, since basis elements of the product topology on $\mathbb R^\omega$ look like the countable union of open subsets of $\mathbb R$, $U_i$, where $U_i$ equals $\mathbb R$ for all but finitely many $i$.


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Regarding the pregnancy rumor, which was reported in Star magazine, we learned from the teller of truths, Gossip Cop: Khloe Kardashian NOT Pregnant, Despite Star Cover Story.
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People wish her well. She is one of the favorites within the Kardashian clan.
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February 8th, 2011
Can anyone replace Steve Jobs? That's what a lot of analysts, investors and customers are wondering now that the Apple CEO (AAPL) has indicated that he will take a medical leave of absence from the company–his third in the past few years.
Decision Prescription
by Inder Sidhu
December 21st, 2010
Economic growth or deficit reduction? In the United States, there seems to be only one choice—though competing interests argue over which is correct. In the UK, however, the coalition government thinks otherwise. Rather than endlessly debating which priority is greater, David Cameron's administration has knuckled down and taken on both challenges simultaneously. While the decision is putting great strain on citizens throughout Britain, it is the proper course to pursue given the nation's high unemployment and elevated debt.
Innovate or Adapt? The Challenge of New Markets (pdf)
by Inder Sidhu
December 2010
Imagine a world in which a child can attend school for just $1 per month and where a visit to a doctor costs less than a candy bar from a vending machine. Fantasy, right? Not to Cisco. We are working to make accessible education and affordable health care a reality for literally billions of people.
Innovation by "Doing Both" Cisco Manages Contradictions That Drive Growth and Profit (pdf)
by Alistair Davidson
December 20th, 2010
Interview with Inder Sidhu, SVP Strategy and Planning for Worldwide Operations at Cisco.
Managing the 'Van Halen effect' in companies
by Inder Sidhu
December 13th, 2010
Here's a blast from the past that might rock your world next year: Rock-and-roll hall-of-famers Van Halen are reportedly reuniting in 2011 with former front-man David Lee Roth for a new tour and album..
Cisco's Virtual Management Lab
by Inder Sidhu
November 15th, 2010
How one of the world's most innovative companies discovered the value of focusing its R&D attention on its own business practices.
Doing Both: A Cisco Executive Explains Why It Makes Sense to Avoid 'Either-Or' Scenarios--Both in Life, and in Business
by Inder Sidhu
November 11th, 2010
"Even in the remotest times, long preceding the Christian era, the ancients understood the value of dignifying their harbors with impressive works. The Colossus of Rhodes and the Pharaohs of Alexandria were counted among the seven wonders of the world. ... But the bridge across the Golden Gate would dwarf and overshadow them all."
The Cisco Way (pdf)
by Benedict Paramanand
October 27th, 2010
After the famous Toyota Way and later the HP Way, Cisco may now stake its claim to its own Way. Cisco's 'Doing Both' strategy in the past seven years has helped double revenue, triple profits, and quadruple earnings per share.
October 18th, 2010
How the largest social network can pursue both its own objectives and its customer needs.
What The Cloud Above Obscures
by Inder Sidhu
October 4th, 2010
For more than a decade, technology's elite companies have reigned supreme by following one fundamental business formula. They have each attracted a large following with innovative point products that they later transformed into technology platforms that were as appealing as they were inescapable.
If Email is Dead, What Replaces It?
by Wayne Turmel
October 1st, 2010
People hate email. We read about it all the time, including in this column (but then I whine about a lot of things). Many people claim email is fading away as the malevolent primary tool of our workday and good riddance to it. Sounds good, at first blush.
How Amazon Maintains Its Edge
by Inder Sidhu
September 13th, 2010
What company can boast a sold-out handheld electronic gadget, a transformational business computing platform and a clever idea for the future of TV and movie viewing?
September 7th, 2010
Rather than make a foolish tradeoff between prioritizing profits or permanence, CEOs must preoccupy themselves with doing both.
Doing Both, Part 2: A Simple Plan for a Better Life
by Patricia Sellers
September 2nd, 2010
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Doing both: A simple plan for a better life
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We strive to achieve at the office and succeed at home. We try to live for today and plan for tomorrow. We labor long and hard to give our children the things that our parents gave to us: roots to keep them grounded and wings to help them soar. As a son in the East and a father in the West, I "do both" whenever I can.
August 26th, 2010
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Book Review: Doing Both: How Cisco Captures Today's Profit and Drives Tomorrow's Growth
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August 12th, 2010
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What's the biggest opportunity for Cisco (Nasdaq: CSCO)? What's the biggest challenge?
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July 22nd, 2010
How has Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG) been able to maintain its innovative edge?
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July 22nd, 2010
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July 22nd, 2010
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How to give up power and get more done
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July 13th, 2010
Would you give up some of your authority and responsibility if it resulted in accomplishing more?
July 7th, 2010
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Excerpt from Doing Both: BYD Dreams of Electric Cars
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June 8th, 2010
How will the massive deployment of conferencing technology change the workplaces of the future?
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by Inder Sidhu
June 24th, 2010
Pursuing both disruptive and sustaining innovation at the same time can multiply your success.
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May 24th, 2010
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Charles Stewart III testifies before the U.S. Senate Committee on Rules and Administration on May 14th.
Election policymaking would greatly benefit from metrics-based policymaking, and the development of measures similar to those in policy areas like education and health care.
Elections are awash in data, managing elections is increasingly metrics-driven, and a growing network of experts is dedicated to a metrics-based approach to improving elections.
Abstract. Continuing the work of Rabin and Rivest [1] we present another simple and fast method for conducting end to end voting and allowing public verification of correctness of the announced vote tallying results. This method was referred to in [1] as the SV/VCP method. In the present note voter privacy protection is achieved by use of a simple form of Multi Party Computations (MPC). At the end of vote tallying process, random permutations of the cast votes are publicly posted in the clear, without identification of voters or ballot ids.
We provide an analysis of voter and poll worker perceptions of the advantages and disadvantages of a new e-voting system vis–à–vis traditional ballot-and-envelope voting in the 2011 election in Salta, Argentina. The results of this comparison provide new insights into how poll workers perceive the implementation of new voting technologies and show that both points of view need to be taken into account when assessing new election technology. We found that speed is perceived to be the most important advantage of e-voting; and more so for poll workers than for voters.
Online voter registration is one of the most recent e
We describe how to use Rabin's "split-value" representations, originally developed for use in secure auctions, to e
To test the supposition that the lost votes recovered by California through the modernization of voting technologies may be being undone by the trend toward more voting by mail, Table A1 attempts to quantify changes in the residual vote rate in each county from the presidential elections of 1992 to 2008 due to changes in voting technologies, and due to the growth in voting by mail. The table starts by reporting turnout in the 1992 and 2008 presidential elections; the percentage of ballots cast by mail in 1992 and 2008, along with the change across the two years; the type of voting equipmen
The Voter Registration System is essential for the management of precincts, handling of ballots, authentication of voters, and communications with voters. The Registration system is massive, with 191.8 million records and 130.3 million voters.
The Registration system is decentralized, managed by 8,000 different local election offices as well as 50 state offices and used at 186,000 different precincts on Election Day. Decentralized use of the lists is a necessity of running elections at many different precincts and through county offices.
Waiting in long lines discourages some people from voting, undermines confidence in the electoral system, and imposes economic costs on voters.


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Spoilers: WWE Superstars Taping Results
Oct 7, 2013 - by Steve Gerweck
– Big E. Langston defeated Justin Gabriel. This was said to be a pretty decent match that was kept relatively short, with Langston getting in a lot of power-style offensive moves.
– Tamina Snuka defeated Kaitlyn in Divas action.
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The journey to being enough is one so many of us are on. Some of our journeys focus on our bodies or self-image. Some on our level of fitness. Some on our role as moms or professionals. These journeys are incredibly personal, but each of us, in sharing our expreience, reminds others that we are not alone.
Today's guest post tells of a journey that is both family related and individual. It tells the story of Adrienne – a mother of two, homeschooling mama, and blogger. Her 13-year-old son suffers from severe Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and each day is a learning process. Her youngest is a rambunctious 7-year-old with a contagious joy. Adrienne is married to her best friend and writes about it all with an honest look at motherhood, marriage, and parenting at The Mommy Mess.
I did not think I could do it.
I lacked the education.
I lacked the training.
I lacked a belief in myself.
It's been three years since our family made the decision to homeschool. In the past few years, I've grown as a mother and teacher, and I know now that I am ENOUGH.
Homeschooling is not about my level of education. It's about my level of dedication.
As a parents, we all have days of doubt in the decisions we make for our children, but it's in those days of doubt that we must remember WE ARE ENOUGH.
My Just.Be.Enough. journey seems to come wrapped in a homeschool bow, but it's bigger than that. It's about growth.
I've watched my oldest grow from a terrified little boy to a confident young man. He's improved academically, and has found a comfortable learning style for his needs. He stands taller, his head is held higher, and his smile lights up a room.
I've watched my youngest learn…well, everything. Watching him grow academically and socially has been a complete joy. He's my sponge. He's at that age. Everything is new, everything is exciting, and it's inspiring to watch! I will never forget the day he read Green Eggs and Ham for the first time without any help. He was five. I won't lie. I was filled with pride with the realization that I taught him how to do that.
Watching my boys grow like this has been a tangible miracle in my life. I praise God for leading me, and being there with me every step of the way.
Aside from homeschool and my boys, this journey is about me.
It's about my own personal growth in facing fears and insecurities. I've learned that there's strength in admitting my weaknesses, and taking the steps to believe that I am ENOUGH-weaknesses and all!
Perhaps your Just.Be.Enough. journey is wrapped in a different bow? That's what makes this community of women so very special. No matter what our stories are, we can all learn from each other. The steps we must take on our journeys, no matter what they are, are the same.
In order to be the mom and teacher God was calling to me to be, I had to let go of who I was.
We have to be willing to let go, in order see we are ENOUGH.
I've had to let go of people pleasing, and learn to say "no."
I had to begin making decisions based on what was best for my family, not on what others think.
I had to stand up to doctors, teachers, and therapists to get to where we are today.
I had to find my voice, and trust my instincts.
God trusted me with this task of motherhood, and I needed to learn to trust myself.
As my son began to progress dramatically in a short period of time, my confidence grew.
With each step in the right direction, I believed in myself more.
This new me isn't someone I ever thought I would meet. She isn't someone I knew three years ago, and she's someone I'm still getting to know.
I like her.
She's confident, brave, and strong.


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The overall aim of Dr. Jaeschke's laboratory is to investigate the role of stress-activated protein kinases in metabolic signal transduction. Metabolic syndrome, which is associated with obesity, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), is a major health problem world-wide.
The cJun-NH2-stress-activated kinase (JNK) pathway is emerging as important player in the development of obesity-induced insulin resistance and NAFLD.
The major goal is to obtain deeper knowledge of the mechanism by which obesity regulates the JNK pathway and how this pathway is involved in the control of metabolic diseases. This information will provide the basis for the design of rational therapeutic strategies for the control of metabolic diseases.
The methods that the lab is using include recombinant DNA technology, general biochemical techniques, cell culture and knock-out mice.
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Are banks open on Martin Luther King Day? This federal holiday is celebrated on Jan. 20, 2014 leaving many to wonder if they will be able to do their banking on Monday.
Most banks are closed on federal holidays, but there are a few exceptions.
Many of the larger banks, including Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Chase and Citibank will be closed on Martin Luther King Day. Credit Unions vary, but most will be closed.
See a complete list of 2014 Federal Holidays here
TD Bank is open on MLK Day. In fact, this bank is open on four federal holidays, including President's Day, Columbus Day and Veterans Day.
Some banks open their supermarket branches on federal holidays. Some Citizens Bank grocery store branches were open limited hours on certain holidays, but it's always best to call ahead to be sure.
What's open on Martin Luther King Day 2014? Post office, federal offices, Walmart hours
As with most holidays, when banks are closed you'll be limited to using an ATM to get cash and online banking or a mobile banking app to pay bills or check your balance online.
This year, Martin Luther King Day falls on a Monday. However, when a federal holiday falls on a Sunday, all Federal Reserve offices will be closed the following Monday.
Free Martin Luther King Day coloring pages, MLK lesson plans, crafts, activities
Martin Luther King Day quotes from his "I Have a Dream" speech
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The best way to do this is by empowering individuals by giving them more control over the dollars spent on their behalf. We believe Obamacare moves the nation in just the opposite direction, and therefore ought to be repealed and replaced.
Free-market based reform in health care includes expanding Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), replacing the tax deduction for employer-provided health insurance with a refundable tax credit, removing regulations that discourage competition and choice in insurance and among health care providers, and reducing the costs associated with litigation.
We publish Health Care News, the nation's only monthly publication devoted to consumer-driven health care reform, sent to every national and state elected official in the U.S. We also produce Consumer Power Report, a free weekly e-newsletter summarizing the latest news and commentary on health care reform.
CHCC's team of policy experts includes Kenneth Artz, Richard Dolinar, M.D., Peter Ferrara, J.D., Matthew Glans, and Michael Hamilton. They write, speak at public events, and testify before elected officials
This website features the latest research, news, and commentary on health care reform. It has scores of links to background information, allies, videos and podcasts, and more.
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Why Medicaid Expansion is a Bad Idea. One of the worst components of Obamacare is its provisions encouraging states to expand their Medicaid rolls. As Matthew Glans explains, Medicaid needs to be reformed, not expanded.
Time to Repeal Certificate of Need Laws. Many states allow the owners of existing hospitals and clinics to decide whether or not competitors can enter their service areas. That's anti-competitive, hurts patients, and leads to higher prices.
Direct Primary Care: Part of the Solution. It's not the entire answer to what ails health care today, but allowing patients and doctors to contract directly with one another for primary care is reducing bureaucracy and lowering costs around the country.
Health Care Sharing Ministries On the Rise. Like direct primary care, health care sharing ministries are another way to lower the cost of care while protecting the patient-doctor relationship.
Vermont Prohibits Insurers from Forcing Eye Doctors to Limit Patient Choice
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Lemon La Vida Loca launches with 920k
Keith Lemon's new comedy reality show became ITV2's highest-rated series launch since the Bionic Woman four years ago.
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