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Skip to comments.McGrath: Somebody In Government Is Afraid Of What Is Coming
Posted on 10/09/2013 8:18:30 PM PDT by Kartographer
Were talking scenarios much more severe than the Great Depression.
But this isnt just happening in America. Switzerland recently engaged in war games that simulated an economic collapse scenario, as well as an invasion by bankrupted nations and millions of refugees. In 2011, the British government developed plans to evacuate their citizens from European countries in expectation of monetary and economic crisis.
The exercises and drills may be compartmentalized so that most who are partaking in them dont really know why, but there are those in the higher echelons of power that know very well what the end game is going to be.
None of this is a coincidence.
If you arent taking steps to prepare for a new paradigm one plagued with destitution, riots, starvation and bloodshed then you are going to be a victim of whats coming.
Gordon Brown is right. When the economic system breaks down or the dollar collapses food, fuel, and medicine will be nearly impossible to acquire. The experience of Greeks, who saw this first hand, is a perfect example.
The only option for the government at that point will be to control the looting and violence that follows by declaring Martial Law and locking this country down.
(Excerpt) Read more at shtfplan.com ...
Preppers' PING!!
[sign] The world ends tomorrow!!
[sign] The world ends tomorrow!!
Unfortunately, it is difficult to take something called shtf.com reliable. It sort of does reek of someone who desperately wants to believe things are going to hell.
Not saying for sure that the fit won't hit the shan in our lifetime. No, not at all. But reports like this don't come off as particularly reliable even relative to our beyond atrocious MSM.
go to Youtube and watch the first episode of "Connections"
when SHTF, the thing you will need most is.... a PLOW
Theres a Great Storm coming everyone is feeling it and its one of the reason everyone is on edge. Deep down the alarm bells are ring the nerves on on edge and the mind is unsettled.
Its your choice you can prep or you can stand around on a bridge waiting for FEMA to bring you a bottle of water, a MRE, a warm blanket and a kiss for your boo-boo and maybe you can even get your picture as you stand there on the national news.
Any one with half a brain can look around and see for themselves what is happening right before their eyes.
So listen to what the bible says: A prudent man sees danger and takes refuge, but the simple keep going and suffer for it. NIV Proverbs 22:3
One of the things Selco covers in this article is the fact that many will not accept that a breakdown is occurring even as they watch it happening before their eyes. Why dont they realize it? Its caused by a condition called Normalcy Bias a mental state people enter when facing a disaster.
It causes people to underestimate both the possibility of a disaster occurring and its possible effects. This often results in situations where people fail to adequately prepare for a disaster, and on a larger scale, the failure of governments to include the populace in its disaster preparations. The assumption that is made in the case of the normalcy bias is that since a disaster never has occurred then it never will occur. It also results in the inability of people to cope with a disaster once it occurs. People with a normalcy bias have difficulties reacting to something they have not experienced before. People also tend to interpret warnings in the most optimistic way possible, seizing on any ambiguities to infer a less serious situation.
A good article on Normalcy Bias is on our own ChocChipCookies Blog The Survival Mom:
You either prepare and stand on your own beholden to no one or you become dependent on others to provide your basic needs and become their serf. Me I dont want to be beholden to anyone for providing what is needed for me and mine. I certainly dont want to have to kiss some gubberment third class bureaucratic to try and coax some help from them, I dont want some jack booted thug herding me in line and telling me where to stand, sit, eat or sleep. And last but not least I dont want to be shut up in with a bunch of zombies and have to worry about not only trying to get basic necessities but having to fight to keep what I manage to get.
http://tomeaker.com/kart/Preparedness1j.pdf NOTE! THIS IS A FREE DOWNLOAD. I DO NOT MAKE ONE CENT OFF MY PREPAREDNESS MANUAL!
For those of you who havent started already its time to prepare almost past time maybe. You needed to be stocking up on food guns, ammo, basic household supplies like soap, papergoods, cleaning supplies, good sturdy clothes including extra socks, underwear and extra shoes and boots, cash (I myself have been putting up change for the past few years both for the metal content and the fact that using change to make what purchases you can will move you down the the list of possible marks during shtf), tools, things you buy everyday start buying two and put one up.
As the LDS say When the emergency is upon us the time for preparedness has past.
Again I like to recomend FReepers ChocoChipCookie Blog The Survival Mom (Please Blog Police let this one slide!) Where you can get lots of useful information like:
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Also there is Ferfals Blog a survivor of Argentinas first collapse:
And there is Selcos Blog a Bosnian War survivor at:
There is no greater disaster than to underestimate danger. Underestimation can be fatal.
Freaking A ! I'm askeert too!
solar powered or crank powered music player or both?
My only concern, and the only thing that would affect me, would be disruption of Social Security. We are told that it is a trust fund, and that it would be the last to fail. Who knows?
Believe what you want that is or was a great thing about this country, but think about what's going on our once friend Park Rangers are becoming something akin to Nazi Brown shirts. If they can be so easily turned, want do you think the members of the DHS are willing to do?
How about a government that thinks inflation is good for the economy?
Just what kind of drugs are you on? LOL!
I think a bit wider variety than just 2NE1, some Girls Generation and others too.
Say SS stays ok, but, some of the welfare benefits for the 47% go away. You may have to fight them at your door if they decide to try and take their entitlements directly.
Oh Diana, you don't know what you got yourself into ;)
Johnny Cash.
I hear that train a-coming, it's rolling down the track
Obamacare and a train wreck, brought on by Barrack.
No, the "last to fail" will be money allocated for law enforcement and the military (the part that can deal with an insurrection, not the f-22s).
"You may have to fight them at your door if they decide to try and take their entitlements directly."
They will not be at my door, unless they swim 10,000 miles. My SS is direct deposited into my Philippine bank. It is posted on the 4th of each month, like clockwork.
OK. I'll admit - I kinda like that 'Girls Generation' stuff. Like a Car Wreck - you just CAN'T look away, LOL!
Tsk Tsk Tsk.
Try this one ;)
Cute little girls. I have no idea what they're saying but I like the beat and it is uplifting without minor notes.
They are the same age as me! lol
well, of course. You should know I have already seen that more than once.
SS won't be very helpful when the fiat currency is worthless. And the SHTF will be worldwide. When that happens the first thing the indigenous population will do is kill the expats.
Alex ,.. you can trust the government . It's not like they would lie to you , .. in your face !
Yes, Social Security was a 'trust fund ', and now it is as trustworthy as the administration , itself .
Now it is called 'wealth re-distribution ', with equal distribution for all those who never put money into the trust fund
.. and you helped to support them , and will contnue to do so in the future !
Why ... that's the Socialist /Commie way of equality !!, .. until they run out of other people money .. /sarc
I worry more about a big war—like WW III. This could be the worst of all scenes for me—and the worst would be a Civil War/Race War as they have had in other places. It feels like something is building up that will see a masive die off! If one looks at history it will be caused by starvation and disease more than bullets or radiation. What happens when all the store are looted and empty and the massses leave the city? More like a Zombi Senario!
They are young but I like the beat, a lot of the lyrics are sugar and bubble gum, not all though. Park Bom of 2NE1 is 29, which is practically 30, which is old for pop-culture, might as well be over the hill, which is where I live.... a lonely existence.
It looks like a civil war between the makers and takers is shaping up
There is nothing new going on here. One should always be prepared for various eventualities as best one can prepare and then move on with life.
"When that happens the first thing the indigenous population will do is kill the expats."
That is a inane comment and the least of my worries, as there are none of Obumbo's relatives here. My wife's family is one of the largest in town. Most of our neighbors are all fishermen that would gladly take me fishing with them any day. They buy their daily ice from me.
"Alex ,.. you can trust the government."
No, I put no trust in today's US Marxist government.
The loss of Social Security would be somewhat of a setback, but I would survive.
The cost of living here is next to nothing. For example, my son was in the hospital for three days with an infection. The total cost was about $60, after our insurance that cost about $6 per month. Imagine what that cost would be in the US.
I'm gonna need one of them bullwhips, too 'cause the wife says she ain't pullin'.
News flash, Social Security is already failing thanks to helicopter Ben and all the QEs. You have already received a defacto cut to Social Security.
I am on Social Security, and I guaran-darn-tee that the check even with the additional COLAs doesn't buy as much food as it did at the beginning of 2008.
I prepare first for the most likely things. Here in tornado alley we have lots of electrical outages, so I am well prepared for those type of emergencies.
When the first spike in oil prices occurred, I began buying lots of extra groceries on sale. Stuff that is shelf stable that we use all the time. Having lived through the great inflation of the nixon/carter years, I remembered very well how the oil spike impacted my budget, and the empty store shelves that followed Nixon's price controls. To me this was just a logical-likely scenario to happen again.
One of the most successful things this time, was that I bought up lots and lots of Peanut Butter first thing-good protein loved by all the picky eaters in my family, plus there was a crop issue likely to shrink supply. Within months the peanut butter I bought for slightly less than a buck went up to $2.25.
All along I have replenished the supply just a little during sales. Now it is down to $1.89 normal price. Had a sale this past week for $1.38. This is the cheapest price since mid-2008. I bought a case. I am now restocked for normal use of 2 years. Beyond that, I might not be able to use it up by the expiry date plus 6 months.
One of the most sure things that will happen to current retirees of modest/middle income is inflation. Even at only 3% inflation, many people have trouble being able to afford to provide the necessities of life during their final decade.
At my age, I can buy those #10 cans of basics that will last for 10 to 30 years, and be sure that I will have good food to eat, and my gardening experiences are teaching me that I can grow plenty of stuff to add to these staples.
I don't necessarily think of this as prepping. Just a way of life, and intelligent financial planning that can be helpful for anyone.
You don't have to believe in SHTF or Armageddon around the corner to know that you need to prepare for more than the 3 days, 2 weeks, and 3 months that even the government and media tells you to do.
My best buys this month so far. Coffee in 34 oz cans for $3.25 per can. The cheapest price for this brand was June 2008 when there was a sale for 5 bucks. I bought a year's supply to add to what I already had. Canned veggies for 38 cents per can. I bought a case of several types to add to the current supply.
Sugar that is normally more than $2.00 I got for $1.69. Added 6 bags to my supply. This sugar has not had a special lower than 1.99 for at least 3 years. Started stocking in cocoa and chocolate the last 2 weeks.
There has been a crop failure and chocolate is likely to go up by December-already reflected in the commodities market. I already have some stocked, but not much comparatively speaking. Now it's a bit higher on the priority list of food stocks.
Well, anyway that's my thoughts and JMHO.
Good. Stay in the Philippines and worry. Those of us who don't brag every day about living outside the US of A will fight for your sorry ass. You just keep sipping Mai Tais on the beach and hope for the best.
This why they are desperate to take the peoples guns.
Moccasin creek and hank iii.
Thanks for mentioning "Connections". Had seen Connections 2 and 3 but never the original.
Every now and again, there's something new available on YouTube from the pre-internet past that makes me realize how dumb we have become since. What a great series.
"Good. Stay in the Philippines and worry."
No, old boy, I am not really worried. I can still live without SS, but I may have to give up my red wine :(.
Welcome to the "dog in a manger gang". They hate my guts because I am not enduring their pain. Civilization exceeds by those who are not subject to the status quo. You must also hate the founding fathers that left their countries.
I do not brag about anything. I simply point out that there is life beyond the Obamination.
No doubt, you prefer the Communist way..shoot people that try to escape. I saw the gun ramps in Slovakia, where they shot people swimming the Danube to freedom in Austria
By the way, you and your pals have yet to define "fight".
Can you come up with something better then spit balls and childish post on forums?
I love America as it was founded. I do not love the people that elected the Commie, and re-elected him.
They are not from my ancestry, Uncle Sam, 1812
Can you tell me how you are fighting the Obamination?
No you can not, but I do far more by explaining to foreigners just how filthy and disgusting Obumbo is.
I still vote, and I am doing far more then you are.
I know, you are really upset that I do not feel your pain.
Now, go suck an egg, then get back to me.
I'm stuck in FEMA prison, I don't know what I've done
But that train just keeps derailing, until my country's gone.
Please don't feed the troll.
The race war has already begun.
Oh really?
Have you not heard of the concept of "zero till"?
It's actually a better method for sustainability because it builds the soil instead of degrading it.
um... you won't be bored, I'll tell ya...
"Where's my next meal going to come from if I sit on my ass?"
is a great motivator.
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|June 12, 2003
|San Francisco
|Chicago Sox
LP B. Colon (6-6) 8 1/3IP 7H 7R 7ER 2BB 8SO 2HR 3.99 ERA
It's a battle of opposites at U.S. Cellular Field as lefty Kirk Rueter goes to the mound against righty Bartolo Colon. Rueter has had a great record against AL teams and on the road. It's finesse versus power as Woody looks to run his record to 8-1. Colon has been the White Sox's best starter, going 6-5.
The White Sox gave Rueter an early threat as Tony Graffanino singled to right field and Frank Thomas, who has had great success against left handed pitchers, hit his 14th season and 390th career jack into the stands. Magglio Ordonez doubled and stole third, but was stranded as Paul Konerko continued his struggle with a pop up to Jose Cruz, Jr., ending the threat for Rueter.
The Giants looked to keep it close in the top of the third when Pedro Feliz, playing at first base for the first time in his career because J.T. Snow and Andres Galarraga both caught the flu-like symptoms that was spreading around the Giants' clubhouse, jumped on the first pitch from Colon and had a stand up double. Edgardo Alfonzo grounded out to enable Feliz to move to third base, then Marvin Bernard grounded into another out, but Feliz scored on the play. Marquis Grissom beat out a throwing error by third baseman, Joe Crede, but was stranded when Neifi Perez flied out to end the inning.
The small gap between the two teams would not last for long. The Sox answered back in the bottom of the third as Rueter gave up walks to Thomas and Carlos Lee. Konerko singled, and with the bases loaded, Crede hit a ball through the hole between second and third base, scoring Thomas and Lee, and giving the Sox a comforting 1-4 lead.
The Giants didn't seem to be able to do anything against Colon as he retired every Giants player he faced, until the fifth inning, where Cruz hit his 10th jack into left field, a solo shot that closed the gap to 2-4.
After six innings, Joe Nathan relieved Rueter, who's chance at his eighth win was spoiled, and had a very satisfying two innings against the Sox, not giving up any more runs.
Colon was owning the Giants, including the three strikeouts on Barry Bonds swinging, and twice called on Ray Durham. The Sox looked like they had a good chance to win the game and the series, but they forgot that baseball has nine innings. The Giants didn't forget, and in the top of the ninth, the game turned all the way around in favor of the Giants.
To get the ninth inning started, Durham finally got a hit off Colon and singled into right center field. This brought up Bonds, who still had the three strikeouts of the day on his mind. Bonds smashed the first pitch he saw from Colon into the stands, a two-run roundtripper, and tied the game at four. Colon should have known better than to challenge Bonds after making Bonds swing to strikeout in his last three at-bats.
With the bases empty and still no outs, Benito Santiago singled and Cruz tried to bunt him over to second base, but was unsuccessful, getting Santiago out at second but Cruz was safe at first. Feliz followed with another single, which brought Alfonzo to the plate, where Colon was called for a balk that advanced the runners to second and third. To put the ground ball double play in order, Colon intentionally walked Alfonzo to load the bases. He received a nice ovation at U.S Cellular Field as left hander, Damaso Marte, came into the game for Colon to face the left handed hitting Bernard, who was on deck. Felipe Alou countered this call by sending up right hander Rich Aurilia to pinch hit. Aurilia was out of the starting line-up for the second day in a row because he has also been suffering from flu-like symptoms. Well, maybe Alou should have let all his players who had the flu virus play, because Richie smacked his second career grand slam into the left field bleachers. Both of Aurilia's grand slams were in interleague games.
A crazy fan in the stands may have helped his team lose the game by yelling at Aurilia while he was in the batter's box. Richie stepped out of the box, turned around, and winked at the fan after he heard him, then proceeded to smash a grand slam, giving the Giants a demanding lead, and eventually, the win. Didn't the fan learn anything from what the Tigers did just four days ago?
Tim Worrell came into the game to close out for Nathan and the Giants, giving up a lead off single, but then got a pop up out and a game ending 6-4-3 double play.
The Giants have not had a grand slam all season long coming into this series, but have now achieved back-to-back grand slamming days in Chicago. Since I'm in a great mood, I'll give Bartolo Colon a pat on the back for pitching a great game... but just a pat on the back, and nothing else.
SFDugout.com'S Player(s) of the Game: Barry Bonds showed that even the best players of the game can be overpowered by great pitchers, but he proved to us why he's still the greatest player in baseball today by not giving up and facing every challenge that was thrown at him (literally). Rich Aurilia, one of the victims of the flu bug, overlooked the sickness that was bothering him and delievered when he was asked to. It's one thing to jack a roundtripper, it's certainly another to jack one after striking out three times or to jack one while suffering from a flu virus. Ray Durham started the comeback rally for the Giants, and props to Pedro Feliz for doing a good job in his first time at first base. Joe Nathan and Tim Worrell provided good support from the bullpen, and the Giants' defense shone once again, proving to the White Sox why they are at top in the NL West and why they are one of the top three teams in the league.
Sara Kwan was born in San Francisco and raised in the Bay Area. She currently writes game recaps, other articles, and is one of the Two Giant Prophets for SFDugout.com. Any comments or questions about the article, baseball, or the meaning of life can be sent to Sara at email@example.com


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Comparative Analysis 10
Discovery and Pre-Clinical Stage Products 11
Comparative Analysis 11
Inflammation Therapeutics – Products under Development by Companies 12
Companies Involved in Inflammation Therapeutics Development 13
InSite Vision Incorporated 13
NovaBay Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 14
Inflammation – Therapeutics Assessment 16
Assessment by Monotherapy Products 16
Assessment by Route of Administration 17
Assessment by Molecule Type 19
Drug Profiles 21
azithromycin - Drug Profile 21
Product Description 21
Mechanism of Action 21
R&D Progress 21
azithromycin - Drug Profile 22
Product Description 22
Mechanism of Action 22
R&D Progress 22
NVC-727 - Drug Profile 23
Product Description 23
Mechanism of Action 23
R&D Progress 23
NVC-638 - Drug Profile 24
Product Description 24
Mechanism of Action 24
R&D Progress 24
NVC-704 - Drug Profile 25
Product Description 25
Mechanism of Action 25
R&D Progress 25
EGP-Antibiotics - Drug Profile 26
Product Description 26
Mechanism of Action 26
R&D Progress 26
Inflammation Therapeutics - Dormant Products 27
Inflammation – Product Development Milestones 28
Featured News & Press Releases 28
Nov 08, 2012: Bausch + Lomb To Present Data On Besifloxacin Ophthalmic Suspension At American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting 28
Jan 05, 2012: University Of California, San Francisco Files Appeal Of USPTO Judgment In Favor Of InSite Vision 28
Nov 28, 2011: InSite Vision Wins Patent Interference Litigation Against University Of California, San Francisco 28
Oct 18, 2010: Garamycin Ophthalmic Ointment Now Available from Fera Pharmaceuticals 29
Sep 22, 2010: Alcon Launches TobraDex ST Suspension In US 29
Dec 17, 2009: NovaBay To Receive Increase In Funding And Support From Alcon 29
Jun 02, 2009: InSite Vision Announces FDA Approval of New Ophthalmic Product Enabled by InSite's DuraSite(R) Technology 30
May 29, 2009: Bausch & Lomb Receives FDA Approval of Besivance, New Topical Ophthalmic Antibacterial for the Treatment of Bacterial Conjunctivitis ("Pink Eye") 30
Dec 05, 2008: FDA Advisory Committee Recommends Approval of Bausch & Lomb Besifloxacin Anti-Infective Eye Drop 31
Jul 19, 2005: Select Access to Co-Promote Allergan's Zymar to Primary Care Physicians. 31
Appendix 32
Methodology 32
Coverage 32
Secondary Research 32
Primary Research 32
Expert Panel Validation 32
Contact Us 33
Disclaimer 33
List of Tables
Number of Products Under Development for Inflammation, H2 2012 7
Products under Development for Inflammation – Comparative Analysis, H2 2012 8
Number of Products under Development by Companies, H2 2012 9
Comparative Analysis by Late Stage Development, H2 2012 10
Comparative Analysis by Discovery and Pre-Clinical Stage Development, H2 2012 11
Products under Development by Companies, H2 2012 12
InSite Vision Incorporated, H2 2012 13
NovaBay Pharmaceuticals, Inc., H2 2012 14
Assessment by Monotherapy Products, H2 2012 16
Assessment by Stage and Route of Administration, H2 2012 18
Assessment by Stage and Molecule Type, H2 2012 20
Inflammation Therapeutics – Dormant Products 27
List of Figures
Number of Products under Development for Inflammation, H2 2012 7
Products under Development for Inflammation – Comparative Analysis, H2 2012 8
Products under Development by Companies, H2 2012 9
Late Stage Products, H2 2012 10
Discovery and Pre-Clinical Stage Products, H2 2012 11
Assessment by Monotherapy Products, H2 2012 16
Assessment by Route of Administration, H2 2012 17
Assessment by Stage and Route of Administration, H2 2012 18
Assessment by Molecule Type, H2 2012 19
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Predefined size circular list shared between two threads
Hi, I have to create a ciruclar list that is shared between two threads. One thread extends the list by storing each new packet on a new node and the other thread reads these packets and frees the node and so on. I need to you check flow of this work. Appreciate your swift replies as this is really urgent.
Creation of the circular list with a predefined 100000 nodes in main thread
int counter=0;
Thread-1 that captures the packets and stores each packet on a new node of the list..
pnode=pktlist; // START OF THE LIST
Thread-2 that retrieves the packets and deletes the node after sending the packet.
Re: Predefined size circular list shared between two threads
What is the program doing wrong?
You've got a mutex on thread 2 but don't you need one on thread 1 as well? What's to stop threads 1&2 operating on the same bit of memory?
What is the significance of 4136 (in the memset call)? If sizeof(struct CaptureBuffer)==4136, why not use sizeof(struct CaptureBuffer) instead, and if it isn't, what do you think will happen?
4136*100000 = 413 600 000 not counting other memory needed for pointers and such. Does your program have over 394MB to play with?
Re: Predefined size circular list shared between two threads
Well this program works between two network interfaces. It contains two threads, capture and sender. Capture thread captures packets at first interface and stores in a linked list and the other thread retrieves the packets from the list and sends through the other interface and the linked list node is removed. The thing that i have to do is to apply delay on the captured packet before they are stored using linked list. These packets are sent by reading their play out time that is the time stamp of the packet when it is captured plus the amount of delay time added into the time stamp. Such that a kind of delay is added to the packets.
I guess i had mutex on thread one as well. Here one thing, I am using two different mutex variable. I mean, one for each thread. Where it should be implemented and will it be useful in this application where continuously packet are captured and sent. I have to do it urngently so I can't think of any other solution at this point of time and I am new to C and for the first time I implemented pthreads and linked list stuff.
4136 is size of the CaptureBuffer and sizeof(CaptureBuffer) can be used instead. You are right.
I can't understand the remaining contents of your post. What is the shortfall if 4136 is used. I did not get it. I'll change it with sizeof(CaptureBuffer). This is not the problem. How the two process can be synchronized is the main issue here regardless of the number of packets coming to the interface.
Thanks for the post and appreciate your further replies.
Re: Predefined size circular list shared between two threads
> I am using two different mutex variable
That's likely to be the problem. All you're doing by using two mutex variables is preventing thread1 from interfering with itself (which it won't do anyway even without a mutex) and likewise for thread2. To stop thread1 and thread2 interfering with each other you need to use the SAME mutex flag.
> What is the shortfall if 4136 is used
None if 4136 is exactly equal to sizeof(CaptureBuffer). If it isn't and the problem is that you get odd behaviour, it could be that you're getting UB due to corrupted memory. Remember, you didn't say what the actual problem was, you just posted partial code and said "check the flow", so if I failed to guess the problem correctly then I guess my mind reading skills aren't up to your expectations.
Despite me asking, you still haven't said what the actual problem is. Is there one? What are you observing that you didn't expect?
Re: Predefined size circular list shared between two threads
Sorry i had another post on the same forum and I have written the synchronization issues in your reply. Other than synchronization issues you can answer the things. This program is not doing anything wrong. I just need you to see the flow of the link list in these two threads and the creation of the list in the main thread. The following can be checked.
1. In main thread: Is the circular list is created correctly.
2. In capture: Is the flow correct in term of extending the list on each new packet. (mutex locks are used. I have omitted some code because I have to see the flow of the list only here)
3. In sender thread: Is smallest packet taken out from the list and sent. Where should I free the node and if I free the node then how can i create new nodes because on each demalloc or each packet sent, one node will be removed and after sometime all the nodes of the list will be removed.
Thanks and regards
Re: Predefined size circular list shared between two threads
Here is the code of the first thread.
pthread_mutex_t mutex2=PTHREAD_MUTEX_INITIALIZER;
Re: Predefined size circular list shared between two threads
Please use code blocks when posting code. It preserves formatting and uses a monospaced font, thus making code easier to read. You did before so I'm not clear why you didn't this time.
From what I've seen of what you've posted (in code blocks, I didn't bother looking at the code that wasn't), I couldn't see any glaringly obvious mistakes.
But the only way I can know if the code is correct is by building and running it. However, I can't do that as I only have partial code. But you can, because you have the complete code.
So I suggest you should answer your own question by building and running the code. If it does what you expect, then yes the flow is correct. If the flow is wrong then the program won't do what you are expecting.
Sorry if this seems unhelpful but it's really difficult to read someone else's code and work out what their intent was from the code itself, particularly if they're a beginner. The best way to check if the code works is to run it. The only way I can check the code works is by running it myself, but (a) you need to provide complete code so that I can do that, and (b) why should I do it when you are perfectly capable of doing it?
Once you've built and run the code (or just attempted to build it if there were errors), cut the code down to the bare minimum, so for example just do the linked list stuff and keep the rest to a minimum, post the complete (stripped down) code, state precisely and in full detail what the problem is (so not "it doesn't work"), then I stand a chance of working out what might be wrong.
Re: Predefined size circular list shared between two threads
List flow in the thread-1 is given below. remaining text is omitted. It is only how each time a new packet comes and is being stored using the link list node and so the list extends.
pnode=pktlist; // START OF THE LIST
Please check the following thread that
1. I have to take out the smallest packet from the list. I have to take it out only when the clock time reaches the smallest packet's time stamp.
2. When the smallest packet is retrieved, it should be sent when the current clock time reaches the time stamp value
3. How to remove the node from the list in the following thread when the packet is sent. Using demalloc() ??
4. How should i create the new nodes as after some time when all the nodes are removed from the list.
Full code of this thread is given ( header files are removed only).
Re: Predefined size circular list shared between two threads
Where is main?
Re: Predefined size circular list shared between two threads
Creation of predefined size Link list specific code
int counter=0;
Full code of main
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The new owner of Manhattan's legendary punk-rock club CBGB is fighting back against allegations that it's let the value of the club's name and other assets plummet and instead blamed any such decline on family bickering.
After the estate of club founder Hilly Kristal urged a bankruptcy judge to either dismiss the recent bankruptcy filing by CBGB Holdings LLC or lift the shield protecting the company from foreclosures and lawsuits, the company fired back with its own accusations.
Not only does CBGB Holdings dispute that it's letting the shuttered club's memorabilia go to waste and failing to protect its lucrative trademarks, but it also says that it's more likely that it overpaid for the assets.
The company slammed the estate, saying any erosion of asset value is due to the bitter family feud that roiled the Kristals in the wake of club founder's death in 2007. Kristal died about one year after the club's closure amid negotiations with CBGB Holdings. After Kristal's death, his ex-wife and son faced off in court with Kristal's daughter (who inherited most of her father's estate) over the ownership of the assets.
"The closing of the CBGB club, the death of Hilly Kristal, the subsequent interfamily litigation, and the lengthy period the Kristal estate allowed the business to lay dormant while litigating with the debtor, also served to diminish the value of the CBGB business and CBGB assets below the agreed purchase price of $3.5 million," CBGB Holdings said in court papers.
The company also says legal costs and delays prompted by the Kristal family lawsuit resulted in many lost publicity and merchandising opportunities, further contributing to the deterioration in the value of the CBGB assets as of the petition date.
Despite the setbacks, CBGB Holdings said it's worked hard not only to preserve the assets' existing value but also to drive it up, a goal it was able to turn its attention to in June 2009 when the family struck a settlement that ended their legal wrangling. For example, CBGB Holdings said it's expanded the insurance covering the assets, has taken proper care of the legendary club's memorabilia, has taken steps toward enabling the exploitation of the club's audio and video archive, and has handed "certain crucial CBGB assets" over the to Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Annex. It said it's also spent thousands of dollars on trademark filings and defending those trademarks.
To help resolve the dispute, CBGB Holdings said it's willing to pay Kristal's estate the interest due since its June 11 bankruptcy filing, to the tune of $10,000 per month.
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The Timberland Wolves took the prize in 2011 and Coach Art Craig has enjoyed everything that comes with winning a state championship.
So much so, he wants to do it again.
Wouldnt trade the experience for the world, he said of the 2011 Class AA Division I state championship. No reason we cant do it again this year.
Part of the state championship experience also includes the target painted on the teams back the next fall.
Teams are going to be gunning for us, he said. And we welcome that. They think theyre going to find us down because of all the seniors we lost but we have some players coming back and some coming up through the ranks.
Its long been said that Timberland never rebuilds they simply reload and the Wolves are no different this year, but the senior class of 2012 was a special class of athletes and their absence will be felt.
You cant lose a Daquan Lucas, Mike Wilson, Taylor Elizondo, or Lee Mayes and be affected by it. We have to replace a lot of talent from last years team, but after this summers workouts I believe our seniors have really stepped it up and taken on a leadership role.
Craig pointed out the play of running back Deiondre Pressley who has separated himself from the pack during summer workouts.
Deoindres been explosive off the ball in workouts. He and Roderick McCrary have really worked hard this summer.
Craig also mentioned senior Brian Moore, a unique player that will become a first in the long line of stellar Timberland linemen.
Brian is the first player I have that will start all four years both ways, Craig said. Quinton Washington didnt do that, Aldrick Fordham didnt do that, all those great players weve had come through this program, Brian Moore is the first player to accomplish this.
With Moore anchoring both sides of the line, the Wolves will once again be big in the trenches with both of Craigs younger sons in the lineup. At center Dylan Craig heads up the offensive line and Wyatt Craig lines up at tight end.
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There was a lot of hype surrounding Austin in the spring and that attention will continue into the fall, but its settled down a bit.
The Wolves were able to settle on a new quarterback early on this summer in junior Matt Gabel.
Matt really distanced himself from the competition and established himself as the starter early, Craig said. He handles the ball well and has a good arm.
Matt is the sleeper of the year. Hes going to surprise a lot of people.
While the Wolves Region 7AA line up will be altered slightly this fall with the loss of Manning to Class AAA and new region foe Lake Marion dropping to Class AA, Craig knows his team will have to hit the ground running with a tough pre-region schedule.
We open with Manning on the road, then host Hanahan and then go on the road again to Cross. Those are three tough games right there.
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Cross is always tough, and this year could be a big year for them, Craig said.
Craig told his team early in the summer that they have the unenviable task of being the team that follows a state champion. They would have the targets on their backs, but they would also have the responsibility of living up to the tag Defending State Champs.
I told the guys that many teams would consider a 9-3 record a decent season and be happy with that, he said. For us that would be awful. When we last went to the state title game in 2006, we finished 9-3 the next season and were out of the playoffs in the second round. I asked them, do you want to be the team that follows a state championship season with a so-so year, or do you want to be the team that defends that state championship?
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The nurse at Penny's doctor's office said we could resume activities after 24 hours of no vomiting or fever, but I'm glad we decided to go the more conservative 48 hours because at 3pm on Tuesday, she vomited again. I think it was sort of a fluke–maybe the result of me trying to get her to eat more before she was ready because she seemed fine after that.
And then at 3:45 I started in. Oh, and did I mention that my husband was out of town for work? It was horrible, and let's just say it will be a long time before I eat chili again. Leaving it at that. Penny and I were camped out in my room. I was lethargic and puking into a bucket, and she was running around my room. She kept trying to open the dresser drawers. I was afraid they were going to fall on top of her, so I pulled the drawers out and laid them on the floor. She looked at me like "Seriously? I get to tear through all this?!" She is always trying to explore the drawers, and I never let her, so she felt like she hit the jackpot. I also opened the blinds, and she had fun looking outside and pounding on the window. We have a really pretty view, and the window is at a great height for her. She also found it intriguing to watch me upchuck, so, needless to say, she found ways to stay busy. Still, I was seriously wishing I had family nearby. My father-in-law was 5 hours away in Missouri, and he left around 5:30 to come help. At 5:45, I talked to my dad, and he told me to call my doctor. Apparently, there is a medication that can be prescribed for this. Who knew? I'm not normally all gung-ho to take meds, but when you're alone with a 1-year old puking your guts out, it's time to call in the big guns. My neighbor picked up the prescription for me, and I finally called the spouse of Josh's coworker to come by around 6:30 because I felt terribly dehydrated and was afraid I might pass out. I could just picture Penny running wild with mom passed out on the floor. I tried to sip water, but it made me puke every time. She and the meds showed up at about the same time, and the worst was over. I probably should have called for help sooner, but it's so hard to ask for help, ya know? Anyway, I got Penny to bed, and I got to bed. I sipped water all night, and when Penny woke up at 4:30, I brought her to bed with me. She nursed, then vomited again, then slept until 6:30. It's so weird how she can vomit and then act totally normal.
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My FIL arrived around 11pm, and he took the morning shift with Penny so that I could rest. Penny is often kind of difficult with visitors, especially male ones, but she warmed up to Papa right away, and they are having a blast together. I could hear them playing and laughing downstairs while I was resting, and it's so heart-warming. I think it's a combo of being more easygoing since she turned one, getting better at remembering people, and probably that mom has been so not fun the last day that she's happy to have someone with energy to play and interact with her.
When I talked to Josh this morning, I found out that he vomited all night in his hotel room in Chicago. Now he's in meetings all day, so he's probably infecting everyone he works with. I called his hotel and told them to bleach the crap out of his room and warn the housekeeper to wear a mask. Guys don't think of this stuff, but we definitely don't need that kind of karma hanging over us. I don't wish this illness on anyone.
I think (and hope) that we are all on the upswing. I am so grateful to Papa for dropping everything to come take care of us, to Vicki for coming by yesterday, for my dad for telling me to get meds, for my neighbor for picking them up for me, for my IBCLC Susan who looked to make sure that the meds are BFing safe. Where would any of us be without loving support of friends and family? Be well, all!


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When I was in high school I dated a fellow who was a bird-watcher. In fact, his whole family were avid bird-watchers.
It was a mystery to me why they would be interested in spending hours looking at birds. What pleasure did they get from this activity?
Now I understand. I dont remember exactly when I became interested in bird-watching, but over the years Ive come to enjoy it more and more.
According to a survey by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, more than 50 million people are involved in this very popular hobby.
Billions of dollars are pumped into the economy each year by birders buying bird seed, birdhouses, paraphernalia and traveling.
Bird-watching is a very versatile pastime.
It can be done from most anywhere, including indoors looking out a window, in backyards, in parks or nature preserves.
It can be a solitary activity, or you can join a group or guided tour.
I tend to do most of my bird-watching in my backyard where I have several feeders and bird baths.
I have been to some of the state and county parks which are popular areas for bird-watching, plus to our wonderful South Carolina coasts and marshes, which are prime bird-watching sites.
For two years, I have participated in Cornell Universitys Project FeederWatch in which participants count birds for science.
Data are entered on their website, which is www.feederwatch.org. Counting is done two consecutive days per week from November to April.
There are many benefits to bird-watching.
Its a relaxing and quiet activity suitable for any age. Bird-watching provides a time to observe nature.
It can be an opportunity to be outdoors in the fresh air and to go hiking or walking. Children benefit from observing birds and nature by learning to be still and quiet.
Its a way to get away from our hectic, technical lifestyles.
The public library is a great place to begin learning about bird-watching.
The Sibley Guide to Birds by David Allen Sibley is beautifully illustrated to help you learn how to identify birds.
Try building a birdhouse using Audubon Birdhouse Book by Margaret Barker and Elissa Wolfson.
One of my favorite books is 1,001 Secrets Every Birder Should Know by Sharon Birdchick Stiteler (where I found a great bird-food recipe for attracting bluebirds).
For children, the picture book The Blues Go Birding Across America by Carol L. Malnor would be a great way to introduce young children to bird-watching.
Steve Martin and Jack Black star in the delightful movie, The Big Year, which is about a race to count the most birds in one year.
Find Audubon Magazine and BirdWatching Magazine on Zinio, the librarys free downloadable magazine service.
Come to the library to check out many other resources about bird-watching.
Happy birding.
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The Big Bang Theory Marathon (ages 13 and older)
Tuesday, July 15 from 2-5 p.m.
Watch nine episodes from the third season of The Big Bang Theory.
Wii Wednesday
Wednesday, July 16 from 2-3:30 p.m.
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Sciencetellers: Dragons and Dreams (grades K-5)
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Learn about the science of fire and ice through stories and experiments.
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STAR Therapy Dogs
Saturday, July 19 from 10:30-11:30 a.m.
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Saturday Matinée
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The Princess Diaries (2001). Rated G; 114 minutes.
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Babygarten (ages 0-18 months with a caregiver) includes circle reading and rhyme time, songs and playtime.
Wednesdays, July 9, 16, 23 and 30 at 10 a.m.
Baby Bumblebees Storytime (ages 6-24 months with a caregiver) is designed for babies and toddlers to enjoy books, rhymes, movement, songs and playtime.
Thursdays, July 10, 17, 24 and 31 at 10 a.m.
Family Storytime (ages 2-6 years; all ages welcome) includes stories, songs and rhymes for families.
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Back pain is one of the biggest reasons people visit the doctor. It's often chronic, excruciating pain and keeps people from enjoying a normal life.
To see him today, you would never guess Mike MacDonald was incapacitated following a car crash a year ago.
"The worst thing was just trying to tie my shoes in the morning and getting dressed. It was horrible," says MacDonald.
The pain was in his lower or lumbar spine, the result of injury-related arthritis of the facet joint. When physical therapy didn't work, he foresaw a painful future.
"I figured I'd just turned 50 and I'm in for it," says MacDonald.
"We tried to exhaust all non-interventional options but it became apparent that his pain was lingering and he was sort of at a plateau. And I discussed with him the interventional procedure," says Dr. Christopher Dawson, a physical medicine and rehabilitation physician on the medical staff of Lee Memorial Health System.
Called radio frequency ablation, or RFA, doctors essentially burn away the offending nerves.
"I use a cannulated insulated needle, usually a five millimeter period of area of that does heat up. You want that small bit of area that heats up to be very close to the nerve that you're trying to localize for the actual ablation. And I burn it at four levels and it's for 90 seconds," says Dr. Dawson.
Prior to the procedure, nerves are tested with a pain block to make sure that once disabled, the pain would be diminished by at least 50 percent. For most people, the 'hot shot' kills the problem.
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Mae Wilson-Thornberry, 91, formerly of Amarillo, died Thursday, July 6, 2006, in Toccoa, Ga.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in First Baptist Church with Dr. Howard Batson, senior pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Llano Cemetery by Schooler-Gordon Funeral Directors Bell Avenue Chapel, 5400 S. Bell St.
Mrs. Thornberry was a lifelong resident of the Texas Panhandle, except for a brief convalescent period in Toccoa. Mae was born Nov. 2, 1914, to John Green Dickson and Mollie Dukes Dickson.
Mae was a longtime member of First Baptist Church. She was a member of the Joy Sunday School Class. She was a counselor and leader of 12-year-old "Acteens" for 22 years and taught 7-year-olds in Training Union for 10 years. Margie Storseth, Ruth Wheller and Mae helped to form the couples classes in Sunday school. She was on the planning staff for the Family Life Center. She and her husband were on the kitchen planning service and the baptism group.
Mae was a lifetime member of DAV Auxiliary, a former member of Golden K Kiwanis and a charter member of Senior Citizens, where she served as a volunteer for 20 years. She was a member of the Crafty Quilters, a member of the Forty-Five Uppers Club and a former member of Amarillo Knife and Fork Club. She enjoyed many book and study clubs throughout the years.
Mae was married to E. Charles Wilson for 36 years. He passed away in 1973. She married Robert J. Thornberry in 1978. He passed away in 1991.
The family wishes to thank all those who gave their care and love: Dr. and Mrs. Richard Bechtol, Linette Hobbs, Andi Wilson and staff, Dr. Robert Cassanova, Jennifer Denny, Dr. Randall Posey, Dr. Burns, Dr. Richard Smith, Dr. J. Edward Ysasaga, Dr. C.V. Sreenivasan, Dr. Kent Sorajja, Dr. Daniel Beggs, Theressa O'Grady and Baptist St. Anthony Hospital and their nurses.
She was also preceded in death by her parents; a twin sister, Fay Dickson; a daughter, Laverne Quisenberry; and a sister, Golden Johnson.
Survivors include her loving family of two daughters and their families, Mrs. Peggy Quisenberry Struble and husband Judge Robert Bryan Struble Sr. of Toccoa and Dixie Quisenberry Gartrell and husband James Walcott Gartrell of Greater Houston; five grandchildren and their families, Robert Bryan Struble Jr. and his two sons Robert Bryan Struble III and Mathew Walter Struble of Atlanta, the Rev. Kenneth Charles Struble and wife Melanie and their three children, Allison Dyan Struble, Kara Elizabeth Struble and Jacob Charles Struble of Toccoa, Dyan Struble Smoltz and husband John Andrew Smoltz Sr. and their children, John Andrew Smoltz Jr., Rachel Elizabeth Smoltz, Carly Maria Smoltz and Kelly Christian Smoltz of Atlanta, Charles Evans Nagel III and wife Sheila Nagel and daughter LeeAnn Bless Nagel of Fort Worth and Anastasia Gartrell Stewart and daughter Alexis Victoria Stewart of Friendswood; three sisters, Jewell Dickson Quisenberry and husband William Carlton Quisenberry of Hawkins and Opal Dickson Thomas and Helen McMillen, both of Amarillo; a brother, J.M. Dickson of Turkey; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, special friends, Alanna and Tom Bremmer, their children Devin and Emily, Buck Hall, her church friends, Sunday school friends, Crafty Quilters, Park Place Plaza friends, Tommie Sue Whittington and sons Caleb and Jacob and Sonia Flores.
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Documenting Unusual Declines in Republican Voting Rates in Florida's Western Panhandle Counties in 2000
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Using voting data for presidential elections from 1976 to 2000, this paper documents an unusual and large drop off in Republican voting rates for Florida's western Panhandle during the 2000 general elections. Little change appears to have occurred in the rate that non-Republicans voted. The results appear more consistent with the early call that Democrats affected Republican voting rates than the networks discouraging all voters from voting by incorrectly calling the polls closed in the western Panhandle.
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Max rushed back to the newspaper office, where Kate and her team had assembled. They debriefed him on what he had seen at the stadium, but not before he had a quick private conversation with Kate about how Glaber had announced that Angela would become his bride, how Father Ralph had dramatically intervened, how Angela was last seen running out of the stadium.
Kate crossed her arms and bit her lip, worried more than ever about her daughter's safety and her mental state.
Exhausted but driven by adrenaline, Max wrote a 3,000-word memo on what he had witnessed and turned it over to an editor. He picked up the phone and dialed Violet's extension.
``Hey, Max," she said sweetly. ``I guess this means you made it down from the dome ceiling safe and sound."
``Check your e-mail for my memo, Violet. It was amazing. I'm heading back to the condo. But I want to see you."
``I want to see you, Max," said Violet, and then, ``and not just see you."
``Violet. Glaber says he was born in 1950."
``If he's telling the truth, that will help."
Max cruised home, still replaying the events of the day. The police had arrested 50 Watchers. Angela Powers was missing. Raoul Glaber had to be led from the stage by one of his followers. Father
Ralph Rizzo was _ well, for all Max knew _ he was eating lasagna and listening to a Frank Sinatra CD.
When Max let himself in to the condo, he knew right away that something was wrong. All the lights were on, and the television blared, turned to the local station, which was reporting news of
the arrests at the Dome. He heard music coming from the back.
Max suddenly wished Daisy had been there as a watchdog, but Evie had returned from California and retrieved the famous Skyway pup. ``HEY!" barked Max, ``who's here?"
He grabbed a golf club _ a 2-iron _ from the front closet and hefted it with two hands over one shoulder as if it were a baseball bat. He stepped cautiously through the place, peeking around
corners, into one bathroom, the bedrooms, the office. All the lights were on.
Then finally he poked a door open with the end of his club. It squeaked, and Max could see that someone had lit candles beside the Jacuzzi and was listening to classical music. Bach, he thought. The candles flickered from the gulf breeze, sending odd shadows across the room, shadows of a human figure, whose body now made ripples in the water.
``You can come in, Max. It's only me."
He took one more step, and there she was, still beautiful and once again in the water without the benefit of clothes. He gazed on the face and body that could distract even the head of The Watchers from his millennium watch. Angela Powers.
``Do me one favor, please," said Max. ``Put something on."
Instead, she turned a dial which sent bubbles across the surface of the water, concealing her nakedness. She slid down, so only her face and kneecaps were visible. ``How's that?"
``Fine. Why did you drug me at the hotel?"
``I didn't know they put a drug in your ice tea, Max. I swear I didn't. I didn't know a lot of things."
``Like what?"
``That he wanted me to marry him, for goodness sake. There's been nothing like that between us. That came out of the blue."
``What else?"
``Or that Watchers were going to start jumping off the bridge. I knew those four people. I thought they were looking forward to a new life _ I can't imagine what drove them to suicide. When I
started asking questions, all I got back were strange vibes."
``I don't understand one thing. From what I've learned, you could be a brain surgeon or an Olympic athlete or a Victoria's Secret model. What drove you to a windbag like Glaber?"
``If I could answer that, a lot of my problems would be solved. Maybe my mother could tell you."
``Does she know you're here?"
``No. But she gave me a key to the place. I'm glad I kept it. I love my mother. Can you believe that?"
``She's heartsick over what's happened to you. And frightened."
``I went off the deep end when my father died. I admit it. We were so close. He raised me, directed me, coached me, cared for me, while my mom was off working."
``So Glaber became your substitute daddy?" Max said it with sarcasm, and then regretted it.
``Don't ridicule me, Max. It's not that simple. Raoul was charming and persuasive _ and his challenges about the world stimulated my thinking. Why not become part of something big and important? When he took an interest in me, started calling me Angela, it raised my status in the group. It was like I was Chelsea Clinton, or a beautiful princess."
``You've hurt a lot of people for a little bit of attention and celebrity, Angela Powers."
``Please call me Cassie. I want my old name back. And my old
``That's a good first step."
``Could you hand me that robe, please?"
Max picked the blue one, instead of the white, handed it to her and turned away, and closed his eyes for good measure as she slid out of the water.``I'm sorry you were hurt, Max. And I'm sorry my mom ..." She began to sob. ``And I'm afraid something really bad is going to happen on January 1st _ and if anyone else gets hurt _ I'm sorry.
So sorry."
She dropped her head straight forward till her forehead hit Max in the shoulder blade. It hurt. Max put his arm around her and ushered her back inside. ``Come on. Let's call your mother and let
her know you're all right."
But as they stepped through into the living room, there stood three burly blond men, dress in white. Angela screamed. Max grabbed the lamp and threw it at them. One blocked it with his forearm then grabbed Max, spun him around and locked the vice of his arm againstMax's windpipe until the room got darker and slipped from under him.
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I did it. I went out today and played with a racquet strung at 10lbs.
As before, I strung up my Volkl Powerbridge 10 Mid with Volkl Cyclone 16 string.
Let me start by writing that, yes, it is possible to hit with a racquet strung at 10lbs. Very possible, in fact. During my hit today I was finding the groove with this tension.
My topspin shots were working well right off the bat. The only time I got in trouble was when Kana, my hitting partner today, hit a ball deep to my feet. When trying to pick the ball up in that situation and roll it back deep to her side of the court, it was easy to hit the ball long. However, when I had time to set up, I was able to hit a very hard and heavy ball. My topspin forehands and backhands were really jumping off the court and throwing Kana's timing off.
At first my slice shots were floating a little and I was getting too much depth on drop shots. I switched back to my 30lbs racquet and immediately found my range again. Once I felt more dialed in, I went back to the 10lbs racquet and stuck with it for the rest of the hit. The more I hit, the more feel I found on touch shots and lobs etc and I was able to make the adjustment to where they were working as normal.
The big difference, and I mean BIG difference at 10lbs was on serve. Whereas my first serve was clicking at 30lbs, lost at 20lbs, it was found again at 10lbs. With 10lbs, I was finding pace I haven't hit since my late teens/early twenties. My first serves were just zinging. Adding a little spin to them made them pretty nasty for Kana to return. I hit a couple of nice wide slice serves, some bombs down the 'T' and also some fast serves to the body. On second serves I was kicking the ball higher than usual. As with groundstrokes, Kana mentioned my serves were heavier, with more pace and spin than usual.
No doubt about it, serving at 10lbs was a blast.
Amazingly, even at 10lbs, Cyclone 16 STILL remained aligned in my racquet after a long rally. I never had to adjust my strings. I thought I would be adjusting strings at 30lbs, definitely at 20lbs and at 10lbs I was worried that the ball might just move the strings out of the way and come out the back of my racquet. As unbelievable as it seems, string movement was never an issue.
Now, there were some downsides to playing with 10lbs. As I mentioned, it took me longer to adjust on slice shots and touch shots before I found my range, but I managed to dial it all in within an hour of hitting. Again, picking up deep shots landing near my feet was tougher and easier for me to over hit. Most interestingly though, the racquet vibrated a lot at 10lbs. There was some buzz coming from the stringbed during play and when I tapped the frame against my hand, the frame had some buzz that's not normally there. I didn't find any discomfort from the racquet, but this is all based on one hit. I told our TW professor about the buzzing and he immediately went into professor mode and started talking about finding the cause of the buzz and eliminating it.
Although I could feel the buzzing, I couldn't really hear it, as the stringbed was just so quiet. Yesterday I found my racquet to play quietly at 20lbs, but at 10lbs the racquet is in all out stealth mode. There's none of the loud crack I get when really laying into a shot with a poly type string. No matter how hard I swung, the sound remained deep and soft. I'll put it this way, 10lbs is the Barry White of string tensions.
What have I learned from this fun little experiment? Well, there's definitely some advantage of dropping to a low tension. I'm going to be playing around between 25 and 35lbs over the next few weeks to find the sweetspot for me. Right now I'm really enjoying 30lbs due to the spin off the ground and the extra pace on serve. With 30lbs I'm very close to the pace and spin I get at 10lbs and I don't have to make as much of an adjustment. I found 20lbs a bit of a no man's land with some adjustment needed and no obvious benefit. At 30lbs I also prefer the feel, because at 10lbs the buzzing was a bit annoying. I just have no idea if it could lead to elbow issues or aggravate some wrist issues I have from time to time. Frankly, I don't care to find out the hard way on that one.
As for my original question of how low can I go? Well, it turns out it is 10lbs on the stringing machine. The Prince NEOS 1000 stringing machines we use only adjust down to 10lbs, something I'd never really looked at until today.
The only thing left is hand-pulling tension. Hey, don't laugh. I might just try it!
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JOHNSTOWN - Noyd M. Smith Jr., 30, formerly of Lewistown, died at 3:20 a.m. Monday, Feb. 11, 2013, at his home, in Johnstown.
Born on April 4, 1982, in Lewistown, he was the son of Noyd M. Sr. and Susan (Moyer) Smith.
In addition to his parents, Noyd is survived by: his children, David Shaffer and Melanie Smith, both of Lewistown, and Ariana Smith, of Johnstown; brothers, Brent and Dirk Smith, of McClure, and Dennis Smith, of Lewistown; and grandfather, Francis Moyer.
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He was preceded in death by a daughter, Olivia Smith.
He was a student at Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center, studying heating and air conditioning and attended Emmanuel Baptist Church, in Johnstown.
Noyd loved his family, especially spending time with his children and he also had a love for cats. He enjoyed wrestling, drawing and writing.
A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 18, 2013, at Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, 50 Hudson Ave., Lewistown, with Pastor Peter Nordlund officiating.
The family will receive friends from 10 to 10:30 a.m. Monday, at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hoenstine Funeral Home Inc., 75 Logan St., Lewistown, PA 17044.
Online condolences may be made at www.hoenstinefuneralhome.com.