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Swipe and tap your way through games and websites before typing emails and word documents on a full-size keyboard, all on the same device. The Aspire Switch's keyboard snaps onto its sharper-than-HD touchscreen, combining the user-friendliness of a tablet with the traditional productivity-enhancing features of a laptop.
Video Chat with Anyone, Anywhere A built-in webcam can make it feel like people miles away are in the room with you, helping you connect more clearly than with a phone call or email. Collaborate with colleagues in other offices, listen as your niece or nephew rapturously explains their finger painting, or laugh every time your friend's cat walks across their keyboard.
Speedy Data Transfers with USB 3.0 A USB 3.0 SuperSpeed port transfers files to and from your computer at more than 10 times the speed of USB 2.0, which is especially helpful when you have a gigantic project on a flash drive, or you want to backup all of your files to an external hard drive. If your connected device uses USB 2.0, the port can still move bits and bytes with no sweat at 2.0 speeds, thanks to its backwards compatibility.
Solid-State Drive: Speed and Reliability The built-in solid-state drive (SSD) performs the same duties of a traditional hard-disk drive, but up to 100 times faster. Unlike hard-disk drives, SSDs don't rely on moving parts to write, store, and retrieve data; instead, they use flash memory chips that can boot up your computer and launch apps in mere seconds. Without the moving parts, SSDs are also lighter, take up less space within your computer, and are less susceptible to damage and data loss from computer bumps.
Requires Android 4.3+ or iPhone 5 & newer running iOS 8.2+
The cosmetic and functional quality of these devices is of the highest grade. Defects are limited to slight scratches that are only visible upon close inspection. The devices have been professionally refurbished by a manufacturer-approved vendor. This means the product has been inspected, cleaned, and repaired to meet manufacturer specifications and is in excellent condition. The device has been repackaged and non-OEM accessories are included.
Timely information at a glance
Moto 360 keeps you up to date without constantly grabbing your phone. Read Gmail messages and calendar invites at a glance, thanks to Android Wear. See what matters while staying in the moment.
Check Google like you check the timeMoto 360 powered by Android Wear brings your favorite Google services right to your wrist. Scan your latest Gmail messages. Keep up with Google Hangouts. Even get directions from Google Maps.
Voice commandsJust say "Ok Google" to get the information you need. Answer questions like "what's my next appointment?" Grab a Lyft. Add a Todoist task. Or fire off a quick text message. All hands free.
Classic designs, customized by youThe new Moto 360 combines edge-to-edge glass with an exceptionally thin, polished bezel, giving you the largest viewing area. Whether you choose rose gold, black, or silver, the case is precision-crafted from aircraft-grade stainless steel.
Moto 360 features exclusive bands in stainless steel and genuine Horween leather, including a distinctive, double-wrapped leather design. A new lug design and quick-release bands make it easy to swap your everyday band for something new.
Wi-Fi ConnectivityNo phone required. Even if your phone's at home, you'll still get updates and notifications over Wi-Fi - with full access to voice commands on your watch.
Beautiful faces that display exactly what you want.Choose from beautifully designed watch faces with customized Live Dials that give you information at a glance and shortcuts to the apps you use most. Add a Live Dial for Shazam and discover music playing around you. Even unlock your front door with Kevo.
Product Specifications:
Works with Android and iPhone
Battery lifeMens' 42mm and Womens': 300mAh battery - Up to 1.5 days of mixed use with Ambient off. Up to a full day of mixed use with Ambient on.
Wireless chargingwith included charging dock
Ambient light sensorThe screen automatically adjusts to the surrounding brightness
Heart rate sensorOptical heart rate monitor (PPG)
Water resistantIP67 dust and water resistant
WiFi connectivityStay in touch, even if your phone is beyond Bluetooth range
Keep all eyes on you from the moment you walk through the door with this stylish Yoga Sports Bra. A true head turner that is not only about style but comfort. Removable cups gives an extra boost of confidence while providing some extra support. Breathable mesh design with a racer back is suitable for any activity. Stop making excuses and get up and exercise with this gym necessity, your body will thank you later.
Available in a variety of colors and three sizes to choose from.
From the masters of micro-heli innovation is a 3D machine that breaks all the rules of performance. That's because the Blade 180 CFX packs everything you'd expect from a 700-size, pro-class electric heli into a ballistic machine you can 3D just about anywhere. Digital, rotary servos are mounted inside carbon fiber frames with optimized servo geometry. Our Spektrum AS3X flybarless system now includes piro-compensation to offer control that's kinetic in every orientation. Because performance is nothing without power, a high-speed outrunner, Castle ESC and 3S Li-Po battery deliver incredible authority to both the flybarless head and torque-tube driven tail rotor.
Never has a micro-class heli been made so capable. Never before has it been this easy to get a high-performance 3D heli.
Optimized Servo Geometry Optimized servo geometry virtually eliminates mechanical inefficiency by keeping swashplate links near vertical throughout their range of motion. The result is a flawless cyclic and collective response that feels almost telekinetic.
AS3X Technology with Piro-Compensation The Blade 180 CFX heli utilizes Horizon Hobby's innovative AS3X flybarless technology that now features advanced piro-compensation for unrivaled performance in a helicopter of this size.
Castle Creations ESC The reliability of a Castle Creations Talon 15 speed control assures great performance for even hard-core 3D flying plus pilots will enjoy the convenience of having motor timing and optimal governor settings pre-programmed.
Rigid Carbon Fiber Frame The carbon fiber side frames sandwich aluminum bearing and mounting bocks for a structure that is as durable as it is integral to precision control.
Nanolite Receiver The Spektrum AR6335 6-channel receiver features AS3X flybarless technology built-in to deliver high-speed stability and precision that's compatible with your favorite programmable aircraft transmitter with Spektrum DSMX technology.
Nanolite Rotary Servos The all-new Spektrum rotary servos feature conventional rotary movement and digital precision with a response speed to meet the demanding workload of flybarless mechanics.
Brushless Outrunner Motor The high-torque outrunner motor installed offers pro-level power and a 5800Kv output for aerobatic performance that doesn't lag behind.
3S Li-Po Power The included high-output E-flite 450mAh 3S 11.1V 30C Li-Po battery offers the performance hard-core 3D pilots demand.
Torque-Tube Drive Tail The torque-tube drive tail system features ball-bearing support inside an aluminum boom that connects at the tail rotor to a strong one-piece tail case.
Specs: Approx Flying Duration: 3 minutes Battery: 11.1V 450mAh 3S 30C LiPo Completion Level: Bind-N-Fly Gross Weight: 6.70 oz (190 g) Is Assembly Required: No Main Blade Material: Plastic Main Rotor Blade Length: 6.06 in (154mm) Main Rotor Diameter: 14.17 in (360mm) Recommended Environment: Indoor/Outdoor Rotor Type: Collective Pitch Single Rotor Size/Scale: Mini Swashplate Type: 120 deg Tail Blade Material: Plastic Tail Rotor Blade Length: 1.26 in (32mm) Tail Rotor Diameter: 3.56 in (90.5mm)
The multi-color lamp with remote control is a great bulb for accent lighting your holidays, parties or simple mood setting for special occasion. It saves its last program when turned off and back on. The lamp is comparable to a 20W incandescent but only draws 5 watts. There is a remote control that offers 15 colors and white with dim and four multi-color function: 15 colors with 1 second flash, 3 second strobe, fast fade, smooth fade and dimmer.
Technical Details: Shell Material: PC Shell With Aluminum Housing Base Type: E27 medium base (standard incandescent socket) Power: 3 Watts Fixed colors include four primaries; White, Red, Green, Blue, and 12 bright color hues
Rhino high-quality 8-pin charge and sync cable. The connector heads have good resistance to heat and corrosion, you'll see no signs of use even if after a long time, they keep their original appearance - still brand new and fashionable. Supports iOS, works with the latest iOS 9.1. Several times faster than standard cables in charging speed. Transfer rate up to 480Mbps via USB 2.0 port (backwards compatible). Nylon jacket and aluminum casing. Durable and stable charger for your Apple device. Superior Fit: Suitable for almost cases based on its slim lightning connector. Proper length: Long enough to reach wall sockets in your room, which ensures more convenience for your use.
Compatible models: Apple iPhone 6S / 6S Plus / 6 Plus / 6 / 5S / 5C / 5, iPad Air, iPad mini / mini 2, iPad 4, iPad mini with Retina Display, iPad Air, iPad 4G, iPod 5G, und iPod Nano 7G.
Dog lovers! Now you can protect your best friend from the storm with a pet umbrella with built-in chain leash. Keep your pet happy and dry while on a walk in the rain or snow.
This 11 in 1 Stainless Steel Multi Function Pocket Knife features 11 tools with 14 functions, including a large knife, small knife, scissors, combination nail file, nail pick, combination bottle opener, flat head screwdriver, Phillips screwdriver, can opener, cork screw, utility saw, combination fish scaler, fish hook remover, and threading tool.
Its easy to carry and great to use, with a convenient key ring. It also makes a great must-have accessory for that do-it-your-selfer in your life, or to include in that trip gear or emergency pack. The unit comes in a handy tin or gift box. This Swiss-Army Styled Pocket-knife makes a great gift and a handy tool everyone can use, for those unexpected moments when the right tool is never around. It's been known to save you a trip to the tool box ever now and again. Get yours today!
TRUE VERSATILITY: The 11 in 1 Swiss-Army Styled Pocket-Knife comes with a total of 11 Tools (14 Functions) including: knife, saw, bottle opener, file, scissors, and much more. JACK OF ALL TRADES: Makes for the Perfect Gift for anyone who likes to Hike, Camp, Fish, or Camp! You never know when having such a versatile and compact tool in reach will come in handy.
DON'T LEAVE IT BEHIND: Considered by many experienced outdoorsmen as a must have part of their survival or trip gear and an essential item for a well-stocked emergency pack. BUILT AS TOUGH AS YOU: The 11 in 1 Multi-use Multi-purpose Pocket-Knife is made of highly durable light and tough machined Stainless Steel; The closed length of this model is 3.5".
Get powerful performance and wireless content sharing with the 10.1" G Pad II 16GB Tablet in Brilliant Bronze from LG. This tablet is powered by a quad-core 2.26 GHz Snapdragon 800 processor and has 2GB of RAM. It comes equipped with 16GB of built-in storage, a micro-USB port for data sharing, and a microSDXC card slot that supports up to 2TB of additional storage capacity. For high-speed Internet connectivity, dual-band Wi-Fi is built-in. Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity is integrated for wireless pairing with devices such as headphones.
This LG G Pad II houses a 10.1" IPS capacitive touchscreen display with a 1920 x 1200 resolution for viewing detailed high-definition content. Additionally, the LG is equipped with a dual camera array: a front facing 2-megapixel camera and a rear-facing 5-megapixel camera.
A micro-USB interface is built-in for mass storage connections and charging the device, and a compatible USB cable and adapter are included. The embedded 7400mAh battery is designed to offer hours of enjoyment before recharging is needed. The LG Pad II comes with the Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system, which is designed for fluid and intuitive multi-touch navigation.
QPair 2.0 Link your tablet and Android smartphone so that calls, messages, and other notifications can be used between both devices. Once paired, you can also locate misplaced devices with the press of a button.
Dual Window Dual Window allows you to multi-task by opening two different apps on the tablet's screen at the same time. You can even drag and drop content from one window to the other.
Knock Code Knock Code lets you create a 3-8 point tapping pattern for enhanced security and direct access to the home screen.
Reader Mode By lowering the amount of blue light emanating from the screen, you can relax and enjoy e-books, browsing, and viewing for longer with less eyestrain.
Android 5.0 Lollipop The Android operating system integrates heavily with Google's services. Using the card-based Google Now, Android quickly surfaces information for you whenever you need it, powered by the same Knowledge Engine that runs Google's web search. It's a personalized and customizable OS, allowing you to add your favorite apps or widgets to your homescreen. You can even download new themes using the Google Play Store, which offers access to more than one million apps, games, books, music, movies, and more. Android 5.0 Lollipop introduces Google's "Material Design" language and sees a complete overhaul of the look and feel of the OS. Other improvements include an updated notification system, more useful multitasking (now called "Recents"), multi-user support, and a Battery Saver mode.
Show off your cool street style with this men's longline tee with a curved hemmed bottom. Made from 100% cotton and is a must for every young man with fashionable style. O-neck collar design is breathable and perfect for any season. Can be dressed up with a jacket or worn to run errands around the town. In your choice of five colors.
This handy luggage scale will make packing luggage for your next vacation a breeze. Never again will you have to worry about your luggage being over weight and having to pay outrageous fees. This simple scale is lightweight, yet sturdy enough to weigh large luggage pieces.
Attach this Bluetooth speaker to shower walls or have it stream tunes poolside without worry. Its waterproof body protects it from splashes.
Streams music wirelessly from laptops, MP3 players, and other devices.
These simple, stylish stud earrings are the perfect way to personalize your look. Simply pick your birthstone and wear them to add a unique touch to any outfit, or offer them as a thoughtful gift to your friends or coworkers.
Enhance the brilliance of your display. Your computer monitors, laptop displays and portable electronics screens for your camcorder, digital camera and iPod were designed to produce great graphics at high resolutions. iClean and ScreenClean protects the integrity of that vision. Use the iClean or Screen Clean solution and special MicroFiber cloth to gently polish your electronic displays without scratching them.
iClean+ for iPod and iPhone
Digital Life Screen Clean
ScreenClean for Cameras
ScreenClean For Portable Game Systems
ScreenClean for PDA & Cell Phones
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Perfect for Students
Inspire students of all learning styles to do more with a powerful Intel processor, a large 13.3 HD (1366 x 768) display, and easy connection to classroom projectors, cameras or other devices.
Durable by Design Take the hard knocks of school and keep on going with superior shock absorption provided by the rubberized LCD trim. The Latitude 13 Education Series can handle it all. Work without worrying about spills. The sealed keyboard and touchpad provides the industry's best protection against spills on a laptop.
Sharing Made Easy For easy collaboration, the display can fold 180-degree to lay the screen completely flat without worrying about it breaking and has been tested for wear and tear.
Don't want to wear headphones just to enjoy a little of your own music back at the hotel? Take some speakers with you. With SRS-T33's single chassis and compact, foldable design, Sony's 1-watt-per-channel portable speakers will travel wherever you do. The little package even offers cable and plug storage management.
The speakers' 1.3-inch (34 mm) neodymium magnet drivers produce high energy output for impressive speaker movement, power, and sonic accuracy, giving you remarkably good sound from speakers occupying little more space than a CD case. Sometimes referred to as a rare earth magnet, neodymium offers 15 times the strength of a traditional strontium-iron-based magnet. This strength grants greater power handling and higher frequency reproduction. Kick in the unit's Mega Bass circuit for a boost.
The SRS-T33 is magnetically shielded to avoid interference when placed near or atop a TV, laptop computer, or monitor. The speakers operate for about 24 hours using 4 AA batteries (not included) and weigh approximately 8 ounces (without batteries) or 12 ounces (with batteries). The unit can also be used as passive portable speaker system, with no batteries or external power source required; just use the headphone amplifier on you portable device. Optional accessories include the AC-E60HG or AC-E60A AC/DC power adapters.
Throw out the scrub sponge! Say "hello!" to the new patented invention: GlovEasy. Do the dishes the easy way with GlovEasy, the new all-in-one glove with built-in sponge and scouring strips.
WARNING: Product is made of Latex which may cause allergic reaction in some individuals. DO NOT MICROWAVE.
The easiest way to print from your smartphone or tablet - with or without a router or local wireless network. Print 4x6-and 5x7-inch photos from mobile devices without switching paper, with the separate photo paper tray. Create lab-quality photos and standout documents with ease. Manage multiple pages quickly with the 25-page automatic document feeder and automatic two-sided printing. Walk up, edit, and print photos right from the 3.5-inch (8.89 cm) touchscreen.
Remove unwanted hair from nostrils and ears safely, quickly, and easily with this personal groomer. This Nose & Ear Trimmer is designed with a safety cone, which wraps around the blades to prevent them from coming in contact with the skin.
The 24 oz bubba HERO bottle is designed for personal use, and is perfect for use at home, at work or in the car. Holding 3 cups, it eliminates the need for constant refills. Dual wall vacuum insulation keeps temperature transfer to a minimum, and makes this the best insulated bubba ever made. The new easy drinking leak proof lid is designed for a premium drinking experience with the perfect flow and a locking flapper! If you're looking for premium performance this bubba will not let you down.
Tool plugs into the diagnostic sockets of automobiles made after 1996, scanning their electronic systems and sending the data to your device.
Scans and displays system performance and provides a wide range of vehicle diagnostic information, such as airflow rate, engine RPM, fuel-system status and more.
Product dimensions: Android version: 4" (L) x 4" (W) x 1" (H) Apple iOS version: 3" (L) x 3" (W) x 1" (H)
Finally, a USB device that's actually useful. We've all been in situations where a little more light could do more harm than good. Whether it's during finals where the on/off wall switch is just too far, your attempt at conquering nature, tenting in the backyard or during a power outage, these USB light bulbs are indispensable.
Each light bulb generates the equivalent of a 40W incandescent light bulb with only a fraction of the energy. It's 270-degree beam softly illuminates spaces at the flip of it on/off rocker switch. With a generous 6-foot USB cable and shatterproof construction, the 5-watt USB LED Light Bulb is a no brainer.
Bulb colors may vary.
Embedded magnets help hold screws, bolts, bits, and small tools in place as you work on projects around the house.
Liger WH301 In-Ear Headphones energize your workout with full, balanced sound that other sports earbuds can't match. They are sweat-resistant and have proprietary ear shaped tips, they survive and can stay comfortably in place during vigorous exercises. You can maximize any workout with these comfortable in-ear headphones.
Listen to your music and answer your calls with these Motor Trend earbuds.
Beautiful set of two curtain panels dresses up windows with a smooth faux silk fabric. The modern sewn in grommet hook holes make installation easy, with no additional hardware or hangers needed. Pair these with your choice of curtain rod to complete a beautiful finished look for your windows or French/arcadia doors.
From OxGord a trusted and established name in pet supplies comes our exclusive all natural two in one pet stain and odor remover. Now you can safely and easily remove pet stains and stench naturally and with no fear of chemicals or harsh scents. OxGord's pet stains remover is a blend of organic ingredients, natural enzymes, and refreshing essential oils which together lift pet stains away from carpet, furniture, rugs, upholstery or bedding quickly and easily leaving only a light refreshing scent as evidence.
INDICATIONS: Use to remove pet stains and odor for carpets, rugs, and upholstery.
INGREDIENTS: Blend of enzymes, biocatalysts, organic surfactants, organic cleaning agents, and green tea essential oils.
DIRECTIONS: Shake well before using: Spray directly on affected area pausing briefly between sprays to allow product to absorb. Do not saturate. Blot clean with with cloth being careful to not agitate area or set in stain.
The Lumee case lights up the user's face with the simple push of a button. When the case is lit, the light fills in the shadows, enhancing the photo and making the subject bright and "picture perfect." Lumee also provides perfect lighting for video chatting despite a dark or shadowed environment.
The Adagio wine case from Picnic Time's Legacy Collection is the perfect way to carry your favorite wine, champagne, or spirits to a concert or party. With a removable interior divider and room for two bottles, the Adagio is ready for any occasion. The Adagio is made of black premium leatherette with silver grey velveteen interior lining. It has a detachable shoulder strap, a sturdy suitcase-style handle, and includes a stainless steel waiter-style corkscrew in its own pocket, conveniently and discreetly sewn into the interior lid. It is fully insulated to protect and keep your wine at the perfect temperature.
You may not be finding Pikachu on your Pokemon GO adventures, but you can have these soft plush Pikachu figures any time. Perfect gifts for the Pokemon GO fanatic in your life, or just to let everyone know that you're a trainer ready to level up.
This wireless activity tracking watch is built to capture your movements and health patterns all day long. Easily monitor your steps, distance, calories burned and sleep patterns so you can maximize your workouts, learn about your sleep quality and monitor progress on your goals. Also includes time display, alarm, phone call and message reminders, so you'll never miss a beat! Tracker syncs wirelessly to your supported devise with our free app via Bluetooth. Time to take your body seriously with our new Zunammy Tracker!
Give your look some ammunition: the Aviator Camouflage is here. The newest addition to the Icons sun collection comes in different camo colors, with innovative fabric rims and classic aviator lenses.
Making a comeback from the '80s, Ray-Ban Aviator Camouflage sunglasses dress the iconic Aviator sunglasses style in colorful fabric. It's a shining new look. Ray-Ban Aviator Camouflage sunglasses encompass the teardrop shape that started it all. Yet this model takes the legacy even a step further.
On-trend slim-fit jogger pants are both comfortable enough for lounging around the house and stylish enough for running errands about town.
Add a modern feel to your living space with this innovative Wood Alarm clock. This modern clock adds a cool customized feel to your home, office and desk space. It has all of the features of a regular alarm clock and more. Displays time, date and temperature with a bright LED display that you can see at any time of the night with ease. Available in a variety of cool colors to choose from.
Keep track and stay connected with Bluetooth. Unlock advanced features with the free app, available for download on the App Store or on Google Play. By pairing your blood pressure monitor with your device, you can keep track of readings, set a schedule to take your blood pressure, and even upload your results to Microsoft HealthVault.
Portable and convenient for your active lifestyle. Accurate blood pressure and pulse readings are never out of reach with the convenient take-anywhere design of this blood pressure monitor.
Due to continuous improvements, the picture on the packaging may differ slightly from the actual product.
Simple to operate flashlight emits UV light to illuminate hard-to-see pet accidents.
Find Pet Accidents
UV Light has Multiple Uses
The Mensch on a Bench is a new Hanukkah Tradition meant to bring families together. Adding More Funukkah to Hanukkah.
That is what started this whole thing.
Mensch on a Bench was created by a Jewish father who wanted to teach his sons about the Jewish holiday while adding new traditions to the family. First came the story of Moshe the Mensch who helped Judah Maccabee at the temple. Moshe played dreidel, loved gelt, and was a true Mensch. Next came the doll which could hold the Shamash candle and watch over the Menorah.
Here's a simple idea, you attach one of these simply little widgets to your keychain. Then, when you can't find your keys at the exact moment when you need to rush out the door, you just use an app to locate them instead of freaking out until they turn up. Useful to attach to any other items that you might lose around the house, so give it a try!
Experience the perfect blend of true comfort and exceptional sound with the LG TONE PRO Bluetooth Stereo Headset. This premium wireless stereo headset adds convenience to your daily commute, business trip or workout session and is compatible with any Bluetooth-enabled device.
The TONE PRO now features call and play/pause buttons on top of the headset for more intuitive access to key functions, and jog buttons that provide simple, one-touch volume and music control. Quad-Layer Speaker Technology, HD voice capability, and a MEMS microphone provide an extraordinary sonic experience with crystal-clear voice interactions. Plus, the TONE PRO still fits comfortably around your neck in the classic style popularized by the LG TONE line of headsets. Innovative style, immersive sound, intuitive use: enjoy the perfect fit with the TONE PRO.


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Growing Guides
Cornell Guide to Growing Fruit at Home [1.8M pdf] – In simple language and informative graphics, tells you how to grow and harvest the freshest, highest-quality fruit right in your own backyard. Includes information on site selection, soil preparation, planting, pruning and training, pest and disease management, as well as how to choose the best varieties.
Recommended fruit cultivars for home gardens – Best bets for New York gardeners. Berries, grapes, tree fruit, and more. Also
Cornell classics from 1980's:
Tree Fruit Field Guide to Insect, Mite, and Disease Pests and Natural Enemies of Eastern North America – More than 500 color photos will help you identify insects, mites, and diseases that are causing damage in the orchard, as well as beneficial insects, spiders, and mites that should be preserved.
Berry diagnostic tool – Helps identify insect, disease, and other problems.
How do I manage Spotted Wing Drosophila (SWD) in my garden?
Other links
Cornell Fruit – Targeted primarily for commercial growers, but still loaded with fruit information.

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SSL and TLS seem to be somewhat interchangeable. So much so that they are generally lumped together ("SSL/TLS") when referring to HTTPS and other services. Its almost as if TLS is version 4.0 of SSL. Why wasn't named that instead of coming up with a different name?
I believe this is mostly due to the fact that SSL was never a considered an internet standard.
This quote is from the SSL 3.0 RFC.
When TLS was accepted as an internet standard, the people in charge probably wanted a new term to distinguish it from the older, "non-standard" SSL protocol.


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StackOverflow has 503'd a lot recently. Time to get a better server? What is the cause of this error? It happens anywhere on the site, seemingly randomly.
Meta Stack Exchange is where users like you discuss bugs, features, and support issues that affect the software powering all 158 Stack Exchange communities.
What is meta?
What is meta?
Here's how it works:
- Any Stack Exchange user can ask a question
- The community provides support, votes on ideas, and reports bugs
- Your voice helps shape the way Stack Exchange operates
The site was intentionally taken offline. A short message, the logo, and a graphic has been the standard offline message, but I suspect that in the switch to HAproxy they didn't account for what the site would look like to viewers when offline:
HAProxy doesn't like the app_offline file.
We do have to take the sites down periodically to apply critical Windows updates, and that applies to the database server (all sites down) as well.
'tis working now. The team warned about changing DNS - perhaps related to that? Or a new release of the software. Or just random stuff...


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When school is out, the Summer BreakSpot is in!
The Summer BreakSpot fills the nutrition gap during the summer by serving meals to children 18 years and younger so they can return to school healthy, happy and ready to learn.
Monday through Friday, from June 13 through August 5 at the following locations:
- John H. Dickerson Heritage Library
411 S. Keech St., Daytona Beach, FL 32114
Free breakfast from 10 am - 11 am
Free lunch from 12 noon - 1 pm
- Orange City Public Library
148 Albertus Way, Orange City, FL 32763
Free breakfast from 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Free lunch from 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Online tutorials for digital resources!
The Volusia County Public Library uses Niche Academy to provide online tutorials for some of our most popular digital services. These tutorials will walk you all the way through the process with the goal of providing a satisfying experience using the library's digital resources.
Niche Academy tutorials provide up-to-date information and include:
- Video instruction
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- A mobile-responsive user interface
Click the green "Downloadable media" tab located in the menu above and select tutorials.
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eBooks and audiobooks from Overdrive
Entrepreneur magazine is the trusted source for growing your business and offers surefire strategies for success. Whether you are just thinking of starting a business, have taken the first steps, or already own a business, Entrepreneur offers the best advice on running your own company.
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Prevent Child Abuse Tennessee was organized in 1984. The mission is to provide education and support to families in an effort to prevent the abuse and neglect of children. All services are free to families; all services are provided by volunteers. The agency also participates in public awareness campaigns to educate communities about their role and responsibility in preventing child abuse.
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THEY should be swinging through trees but they are imprisoned in tiny cages with barely room to move.
Coronation Street star Helen Worth isn't one to sit around while baby elephant Paloh endures a life of cruelty, neglect and suffering – not on your nelly.
Paloh the traumatised baby elephant has been freed from her chains – thanks to outraged Mirror readers.
Investigators following up on a previous visit to an animal park in Malaysia where they observed an orangutan smoking cigarettes have been disappointed by what they have seen.
horrified Mirror readers led world outrage yesterday and a Facebook page was launched over the cruel treatment of baby zoo elephant Paloh.
DISTRESSED baby elephant Paloh is chained up at a zoo in an outrage that campaigners have slammed as sadistic.


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Is it possible to have a VMware Fusion desktop go full screen in a Space (as in Spaces Space, the virtual desktop thing) other than the space the application was open in?
When I'm using a VM I prefer that it stay off screen in the second Space. I also prefer that it operate in full screen mode, since mouse interactions are less wonky, and I'll less likely to accidentally pop out of the machine.
However, occasionally when I'm using two monitors at home (this is with a laptop), I'll mindlessly open VMWare in the main Space and then work for a while with the VM full screen on the second monitor, but still in the first space. Then when I leave home with the laptop, my VM is stuck in Space 1.
Is there anyway to get the VM to go full screen in another space other than restarting VMware? I've tried moving the windowed VM to another space and going full screen, but the OS will return the main space and the full screen VM will come up there, not in the Space I dragged it to.


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Camino Real Zaashila is located in the beautiful Tangolunda Bay, one out of the nine bays of Huatulco in the state of Oaxaca. A hotel embracing the shoreline
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Bit of a self-nom, but this is a stable, accurate, thorough, tidy, well-defined and verifiable list with no redlinks. It is similar to the List of Arsenal F.C. players which is featured. ArtVandelay13 17:41, 7 October 2006 (UTC)
- Comment Rationales for the inclusion of those with less than 100 appearances would be useful. The early players are understandable since less matches were played then, and Gary McAllister was captain when the team won a cup treble, but I only know these things because I am an avid follower of English football. Even after reading their articles, it is unclear why say, Paul Ince or Ernie Blenkinsop are included; neither won any honours with the club. Oldelpaso 19:22, 7 October 2006 (UTC)
- I included all club captains (of which these were two); this is now explained in the article. ArtVandelay13 12:06, 8 October 2006 (UTC)
- Not strictly relevant to the debate at hand, but Gary McAllister wasn't captain. KeithD 21:58, 9 October 2006 (UTC)
- Comment - if there is a citable list of captains then it might be worth splitting off to a separate List of Liverpool F.C. captains. Also I do not see how Djibril Cisse, Luis Garcia or Xabi Alonso fit either the "100+ appearances" or the "club captain" criteria. Qwghlm 21:51, 8 October 2006 (UTC)
- I've added 'members of the current squad that are close to the total' to explain their inclusion. ArtVandelay13 13:34, 9 October 2006 (UTC)
In which case I will Object- adding a third, poorly defined (how close is "close"?) reason for inclusion is a fudge. I don't see any reason why current squad members should get special treatment, and in any case any reader looking for the current squad members is going to look at Liverpool_F.C.#Current_squad instead. Also, for players under 100 appearances but who were club captain, some sort of notation (bold, asterisk, I don't mind) should be made so it is clear to the reader why they have been included. Qwghlm 19:43, 9 October 2006 (UTC)
- OK, I've addressed these issues and removed a few players (Xabi Alonso, Djibril Cisse, Glen Hysén, Ernie Blenkinsop, Paul Ince and Stan Collymore). There may be a separate list of captains at a later date. ArtVandelay13 12:55, 10 October 2006 (UTC)
- Support. Criteria for inclusion is now clearer. Are there any free use pictures available for anyone in the list? Oldelpaso 10:17, 14 October 2006 (UTC)
- Comments - I was about to promote this, when I noticed the unusual use of {{Football player list end}}, {{Football player list player}} and {{{{Football player list start}}. As far as I can see, they are only used in this list. Why are they necessary? Can't they just be "subst"ed? The first column is specified as 20em, which seems far too wide - most of the box is empty anyway, and it pushes the dates onto separate lines on my screen, for example. Secondly, might it not be a good idea to link the positions, rather than having the links in a separate key? -- ALoan (Talk) 10:26, 17 October 2006 (UTC)
- I've narrowed the column to 15 - there's still padding, but I think it's important in making the player names stand out more. It's difficult to link individual positions because not all have their own article and if, say, "IF" (Inside Forward) linked to Forward, it wouldn't clarify what IF stands for. I've linked the column header down to the key. ArtVandelay13 14:17, 17 October 2006 (UTC)
- OK, I have stripped out these templates. ArtVandelay13 14:09, 17 October 2006 (UTC)


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The assumption that the organic matter content of tropical forest soils is oxidized to atmospheric carbon dioxide when these soils are converted to agricultural use was tested using results of soil surveys in Puerto Rico (1940's, 1960's, and 1980's). Results showed that under intensive agricultural use, soil carbon in the top 18 cm of soil was about 30–37 Mg/ha, regardless of climatic conditions. Reduced intensity of agricultural use resulted in an increase of soil carbon in the order of 0.3–0.5 Mg.ha−1. yr−1 over a 40-yr period. Rates of soil carbon accumulation were inversely related to the sand content of soils. The relation between rates of soil carbon accumulation and climate or soil texture were better defined at higher soil carbon content. Soils under pasture accumulated soil carbon and often contained similar or greater amounts than adjacent mature forest soils (60–150 Mg/ha in the top 25 or 50 cm). Soils in moist climates exhibited greater variations in soil carbon content with changes in land use (both in terms of loss and recovery) than did soils in dry climates. However, in all life zones studied, the recovery of soil carbon after abandonment of agriculture was faster than generally assumed. Low carbon-to-nitrogen ratios suggested that intensively used soils may be stable in their nutrient retention capacity. The observed resiliency of these soils suggested that their role as atmospheric carbon sources has been overestimated, while their potential role as atmospheric carbon sinks has been underestimated.
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All library locations will be closed today and Monday. Libraries will reopen at their regular times Tuesday.
Tuesday: 6:15 p.m. Headquarters Library, Getting to Know Your Computer class. Learn how to use the mouse and other basic computer skills. Carolina Southern Classroom. Class is limited to the first 10 people who sign up at the Information Desk. Call 596-3505.
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2006 will bring a lot of exciting events to the Spartanburg County Public Libraries system. Re-enactor D'oyle Moore will entertain with "An Evening with Gen. Daniel Morgan" at 7 p.m. Jan. 17 in the Barrett Room. Jan. 17 is the 225th anniversary of the Battle of Cowpens and the refurbished and relocated Daniel Morgan Monument will be dedicated that same day at 2 p.m. in Morgan Square.
Our attention will turn to Regency England and the world of Jane Austen on Feb. 26 when the Friends of the Library present "An Afternoon with Miss Austen." Expect an authentic English tea and even country dancing in the Atrium. Janeites should mark their calendars now, as space is limited. There will be a small charge to cover the cost of this event.
March will bring the celeb-ration of reading called Jamboread! Authors writing for children and teens will be guests at this daylong event March 4. March will also bring a free guitar concert and a preservation workshop.
Exhibits include photographs by Mark Olencki, Photo Seven and several Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibits. Rudy Mancke will speak at the Library in June in another partnership with Hatcher Garden & Woodland Preserve.
With summer reading clubs, book discussion groups, film clubs, contests, the sixth lollapalooza loop bicycle ride and many speakers, it will be a busy year.
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Inditex Store Sales Growth Slows, Sending Stock Lower
Inditex SA, the world's largest clothing retailer, said sales growth at its stores eased in the third quarter, sending the shares lower.
Store sales increased 10 percent at local currency rates from Aug. 1 through Sept. 20, the Arteixo, Spain-based owner of the Zara chain said today as it reported first-half profit that beat analyst estimates. Net sales increased 11 percent in the first half, stripping out exchange-rate shifts.
"Bears may point to the slower sales in the second half to date," Simon Irwin, an analyst at Liberum Capital Ltd., said by e-mail. The slowdown should be viewed in the context of a stronger comparable period a year ago, he said.
Inditex fell as much as 3.2 percent in Madrid trading, having gained 34 percent this year before today. First-half profit rose 68 percent as Spain's economic growth improved and consumers stepped up spending before July's sales-tax rise. Achieving the same rate of profit growth in the second half will be "difficult," Luca Solca, a London-based analyst at Sanford C. Bernstein, said before the earnings were released.
The start to the third quarter was "slightly" below estimates, said Cheuvreux analyst Daniel Ovin, who has an "outperform" rating on the shares.
Inditex Chief Executive Officer Pablo Isla attributed the slowdown to tougher comparisons, with sales having fallen in the first half of the prior year and risen in the second half.
'Not Very Relevant'
"To look at the sales over a short period of time is not very relevant," Isla said on a conference call.
Inditex was down 1.49 euros, or 2.6 percent, at 56.63 euros as of 12:48 p.m. in Madrid, giving the company a market value of about 35 billion euros ($47 billion).
First-half sales rose 14 percent to 5.5 billion euros. Net income advanced to 628 million euros from 375 million euros a year earlier. That compared with a 569 million-euro average estimate of seven analysts compiled by Bloomberg.
The Spanish retailer also said it expects "gross-margin drivers to return to normal in the second half," after first-half gross profit as a proportion of sales increased to 59.4 percent from 55.3 percent a year earlier.
Purchasing is going to get more "difficult" over the next 12 months, said Liberum's Irwin, citing rising raw-material expenses and labor costs in Asia. "Inditex is very well positioned relative to peers."
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Inditex concentrates about half its production in Europe, 15 percent in Turkey and 35 percent Asia, and isn't planning to change its supply structure, CEO Isla said.
Hennes & Mauritz AB, Inditex's nearest rival in Europe, buys its goods from about 700 independent suppliers, mostly in Asia and Europe. H&M shares have risen 29 percent this year, near the 30 percent gain for Inditex.
Inditex has cut the weighting of its store sales coming from Spain to 28 percent from 32 percent, according to the statement. Asian store sales rose to 15 percent of the total in the first half from 12 percent last year.
Sixty percent of the company's planned store openings for the year will come in the second half, compared to 50 percent in the year-earlier period, the CEO said. Selling-space will rise by as much as 10 percent annually in the coming years, he said, confirming earlier statements.


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FRANKFURT Deutsche Bank's (DBKGn.DE) new co-chief executive Anshu Jain is to cut 1,500 jobs at the group's investment bank, which he helped build, as part of a drive to save 3 billion euros ($3.69 billion) after a profit slump due to the euro zone crisis.
The cuts represent about 15 percent of staff at the investment banking division, which for years has generated the lion's share of profits. It also marks an about turn for the German bank, which in April said it saw no need for layoffs.
The plan to cut a total of 1,900 jobs mostly outside Germany comes as investment banks across the world are having to retrench to meet stricter bank capital rules.
The cost-cutting forms part of a broader overhaul at Germany's biggest bank under new co-chief executives Jain and Juergen Fitschen who took the helm in June.
Jain used to run the investment bank and its ranks of debt, currency, stock and commodity traders, known in the industry as 'Anshu's Army.'
"Our prospects and our future view on profitability is different today than it was in 2010," Jain said in his first call with analysts since taking over as co-chief. He said profit expectations had moved "closer to our grim scenario."
"Difficult economic conditions and financial markets, increased regulatory oversight and litigation are known headwinds for us and the industry. These headwinds don't excuse us from growth," Jain said.
"Put simply: our cost base is too high."
Deutsche Bank's shares reversed early losses after the job cuts were announced to gain more than two percent.
The bank also said it aims to fulfill capital requirements by cutting costs, shedding risky assets and by overhauling businesses which lack promise.
Fund manager Helmut Hipper from Union Investment - one of Deutsche Bank's top 20 shareholders - said that the results from the bank's sales and trading business were not that bad compared with peers. "Deutsche Bank is benefiting from expanding its business and gaining market share", Hipper said, adding that the bank still needed to explain why its cost base was so high.
Swiss rival UBS UBSN.VX also reported a big fall in profits on Tuesday after losses at its investment bank.
Deutsche Bank hopes to complete the job cuts by the end of the year and in September will give an update on future profitability when it provides more detail on a strategic review.
Deutsche blamed the weak euro for inflating its dollar and sterling cost base, shrinking its second-quarter net income to 661 million euros from the 1.2 billion a year before.
Analysts had forecast a pretax profit of 1.4 billion euros and net income of 1 billion.
Pretax profit from investment banking dropped 63 percent to 357 million euros ($437 million) in the second quarter from 969 million euros in the year-earlier period.
"The European sovereign debt crisis continues to weigh on investor confidence and client activity across the bank," Deutsche Bank's co-chiefs Jain and Fitschen said in a statement.
Revenues from sales and trading in debt and other products fell even though the bank cut back risk-taking to correspond with subdued trading volumes.
Deutsche Bank's lower quarterly revenues pushed its compensation ratio up 2.9 percentage points to 42.3 percent, although cash bonuses were pared back. The ratio is used to show how much a bank pays staff in relation to its revenues.
Jain said the bank was reviewing its compensation practices to address both the absolute level of compensation and the relative balance between rewards for shareholders and staff.
Deutsche Bank did not say whether it had set aside funds for potential costs related to settling an investigation into suspected rigging of key interest rate Libor, adding that an internal probe had found no wrongdoing among board members.
"We can - and we will - ensure that the tone at the top is crystal clear, maintain first-class compliance and risk management systems, and do our best to root out bad behavior", Jain said.
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But a paternity test in this case could not help. The test showed that both brothers have a 99.9 percent probability of being the daddy—and neither one wants to pay child support. The result of the test has not only brought to light the limits of DNA evidence, it has also led to a three-year legal battle, a Miller Family feud and a little girl who may never know who her real father is.
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Marlins RP Bryan Morris: Diamondbacks 'Disrespectful To The Game'Marlins relief pitcher and former Pirate Bryan Morris joined The Fan Morning Show on Thursday
Marlins Use Big Eighth To Beat Pirates 6-3Adeiny Hechavarria had two hits and drove in a run during a decisive five-run rally in the eighth inning to help the Miami Marlins beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-3 on Tuesday night.
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"Mr. High School Sports" - Monroeville Mayor to Address Gateway CutsMonroeville mayor Greg Erosenko has told 93.7 The Fan he plans to address the recent cutbacks made by the Gateway School District, including the controversial demotion of athletic director/head football coach Terry Smith, at the next city council meeting in August.
Bucs: McDonald Struggles Again As Pirates Lose, 9-5Chris Gates | 93-7 The Fan — James McDonald pitched just three innings Thursday night at Florida, allowing eight runs on six hits in a 9-5 loss.
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Published: Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at 4:30 a.m.
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While the Veritas Christian Academy's basketball history is short, the 14-1 start for the 2009-10 Lady Warriors has been quite impressive by any measure.
Led by a trio of standout seniors Jamie Jordan, Aleksandra "Malo" Pavlovska and Jess Reece, and their new coach, Tara Alexander, Veritas is off to a school-record start.
"Everything I've asked, they do," Alexander said. "And they do it better each time."
Jordan, a 6-foot-1 forward, gives Veritas an inside-out threat while Reece, at 6-3, is a force in the paint. Both are giving the Lady Warriors more than 15 points per game.
Jordan, the daughter of former Veritas boys' coach John Jordan, is also grabbing a team-high seven rebounds per game.
Pavlovska, the team's point guard, averages almost 10 points per game to go along with a mountain-best 7.8 assists and 3.5 steals.
"All three," Alexander said, "can play at the college level."
Alexander, then known as Tara Saunooke, had a record-setting playing career at A.C. Reynolds High School and Clemson University. She coached at Polk County High for a time but took some time off to focus on her business and to have children.
She later coached for a year at Reynolds and found out about the Veritas job through a friend who works at school.
"My difference (between public and private schools) is that the rules are not as strict," Alexander said.
"I can work with my girls earlier in the season and work a lot on fundamentals.
"It was beneficial for me this year because they got to know me earlier. The downside is we aren't in a conference."
Alexander, though, found a positive to Veritas' independent status.
"You play all different levels of basketball," she said.
The Lady Warriors' lone loss came during a pre-Christmas Tournament in Hilton Head, S.C., to Wando, a team then ranked eighth in South Carolina.
Since that time, Veritas has beaten schools both public and private.
They will travel to Marion Christian today looking to extend their winning streak. Their next home game, at the old Fletcher Elementary School, will be Friday against Victory Christian.
"We came into this program looking to work hard and find our niche," Alexander said. "Every game we've improved."
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What can F1 drivers do which us mere mortals would find almost impossible? Ted Kravitz investigates with Nico Hulkenberg.
Who starred in the Shanghai sunshine and who wilted under the pressure?
The majority of F1's drivers met for a meal in Shanghai ahead of the Chinese GP - but how did they split the final bill?
F1 steering wheels now do far more than point the tyres in the required direction, so just what are all those buttons for?
Ferrari and Mercedes have gone in very different directions with their tyre selections for the Bahrain GP.
Nico Hulkenberg marked his first day of 2016 action with an impressive display as Force India finished quickest on Day Three in Barcelona.
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Following Lewis Hamilton's late-night road accident in Monaco, the world champion's F1 peers have revealed their own road mishaps.
Nico Hulkenberg and his engineer had a heated discussion over the radio with the driver told to "shut up" and "concentrate on driving".
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Clemson basketball coach Oliver Purnell leaves for DePaul
Posted: 04/06/2010 - DePaul has hired Clemson's Oliver Purnell as its coach, hoping he can revive a once-proud program that has struggled in recent years.
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Updated: 04/06/2010 - Some of the highlights from Tiger Woods' press conference Monday afternoon at Augusta National.
Updated: 04/06/2010 - Most years, Tiger Woods is the odds-on favorite to win the Masters. Hard to fault that logic either - he has won the event four times and is the top player in the world. But because of his long break from golf, there are questions of just how good he'll be, making this year's tournament wide open.
Updated: 04/05/2010 - All this week, we're paying close attention to the action at Augusta National, but here are some talented golfers that you might not see every day. Meet the golfers of the sixth annual Adaptive Golf Challenge.
Posted: 04/04/2010 - Anthony Kim made a par on the first playoff hole to beat Vaughn Taylor and win the Houston Open for his third PGA Tour title.
Posted: 04/04/2010 - It's moving in day at Augusta National. A number of past champions and those in the field have made their way to the course as the finishing touches were being put on.
Updated: 04/04/2010 - He arrived without notice Sunday with about a dozen players on the new practice range. He was wearing a lavender shirt and sunglasses.
Posted: 04/03/2010 - The No. 3 Jaguars registered rounds of 14-under 274 and 18-under 270 to move out to an eight-shot lead over South Carolina. Tennessee is third, seven shots back of the Gamecocks, while Clemson is fourth and Georgia Southern and Duke own a share of fifth place.
Posted: 04/03/2010 - USC Aiken baseball head coach Kenny Thomas became the all-time leader in total wins in Pacer baseball history as 10th-ranked USC Aiken bested Peach Belt Conference East rival Flagler 7-3.
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A Role for Spiritual Change in the Benefits of 12-Step Involvement
Version of Record online: 17 SEP 2007
DOI: 10.1111/j.1530-0277.2007.00499.x
Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research
Volume 31, Issue Supplement s3, pages 76s–79s, October 2007
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Zemore, S. E. (2007), A Role for Spiritual Change in the Benefits of 12-Step Involvement. Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research, 31: 76s–79s. doi: 10.1111/j.1530-0277.2007.00499.x
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Background: Emerging evidence implies a role for spirituality in recovery from substance abuse. The current study examines the hypothesis that spiritual change helps mediate (or explain) effects for involvement in 12-step groups on recovery outcomes among substance-abusing populations.
Methods: Participants (baseline N = 733) received treatment at 1 of 5 day hospital and 7 residential substance abuse treatment programs in California. Assessments included a baseline interview and 1-year follow-up; analyses incorporated regressions informed by Baron and Kenny (1986) and Sobel's (1982) test. To assess spirituality, measures included (1) the Religious Background and Behaviors scale and (2) an item assessing whether or not participants had had a spiritual awakening through their involvement with 12-step groups.
Results: Results confirmed the hypothesis. Increases in 12-step involvement from baseline to follow-up predicted higher odds of total abstinence at follow-up, and this relationship was partially explained by increases in spirituality. Results held in multivariate analyses and regardless of which spirituality measure was analyzed.
Conclusions: The present study provides further evidence that spiritual change contributes to recovery, at least within the context of 12-step involvement. The study also deepens our understanding of how 12-step involvement works.