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May 17, 2012 —
COCHECTON, NY — It all began in June 2010. I was downsizing my life to travel. De-cluttering unnecessary stuff was a pretty simple task for a military man who was experienced at traveling light for 28 years. But there remained one piece in my life that needed tending to in a more dignified manner. I had been given my father, Owen Baker's, WWII Navy "Cracker Jack" uniform complete with hat and medals. He wanted me, a Navy man who followed in his footsteps, to cherish this sacred piece of his life. So, for the first 40 years this uniform was kept in his cruise box, hidden away in a dark closet until he passed it to me. As he opened the box, out came the uniform and the many stories that went with it. For the next 25 years it would hang in my military room to eventually become a prisoner in yet another dark hole after my retirement.
The big question to me was where these personal, prized possessions should go. I will die someday, and this old uniform could become just another article in a thrift store. Along with this uniform were images of a young, spirited 22-year-old Seaman 1st Class Owen Baker. I believe one photo depicts him while on liberty in the South Pacific. The character of this glossy-eyed sailor in all his grandeur was carried in his soul over many years and spent on his children and grandchildren until his passing in 2002.
Sometimes we are presented with mementos by those before us. Deep inside, they hope that we carry on their stories to provide their connection to a future life that they will never know. You can almost hear their plea of "please don't forget me!" What to do with his gifts became my responsibility.
I guess he knew that I was driven most of my life to do the right thing. It's a learned behavior in the military. With his stories and treasures in hand, I set out to find a place that would please him. Along with the uniform and glamour shots was a painting of the ship he was assigned to, the U.S.S. Sitka, a troop transport ship during WWII named after Sitka, AK. Owen was stationed aboard the U.S.S. Sitka in 1945 and 1946. Just on a hope and a prayer I picked up my iPhone and looked up Museum, Sitka, Alaska.
I was wowed by the events of the next few minutes. The phone call took only two minutes to complete; however, so much was accomplished.
The phone was answered by a young lady at the museum. I proceeded to tell her that I had this WWII Navy uniform. She interrupted me to say, "Believe it or not, we were standing here talking about how we could find a Navy uniform from WWII." Without hesitation or mental reservation, I said, "It's as good as in the mail."
Call it fate, luck, or whatever you may believe. I only know that the odds were one in a million.
An unsolicited phone call made at a precise moment in a span of 65 years surely put a smile on a lot of faces. Then the big call or, as you might say, the call that was priceless to me. I was speechless when I called my mom. My words were, "Mom, I found a home for Dad." After a 10-second explanation, we both went silent for the next couple of minutes. We both knew that he was going to live on forever for many to see, his spirit within.
That night, I laid his uniform out on the bed to spend one last night in my home. He will be looked at every day, not stowed in the dark, alone. I brushed his uniform, molded his hat and straightened his neckerchief. I know he is proud of all of us. As of this writing, my girlfriend Norma Jean Harstvedt and I are en route on the Holland America Line's ship the Oosterdam toward Alaska to visit Dad. He is standing there at the door waiting for us to arrive. I can't wait to take photos for the family.
We are passing his life and memories on to the Sitka Museum for their pleasure. I will have to caution them on his "sailor-like" behavior and hope that they can keep him in check. We all know what "Night at the Museum" can be like.
Upon our departure for this trip, I asked my mom, Betty Baker, if she had a memento that she would like him to carry at all times. I never guessed that she would hand me their original wedding bands to put in his hip pocket. They were pretty inspirational for the 57 years they were married until Owen's passing. She said that keeping them with him was a token of her love for him and a reminder to behave while he is away, and that he wouldn't be standing there all alone every night because now she would be there with him into the next century and beyond.
There are a lot of military items out there in the world that we could share with future generations. I suggest that we look again how veterans served us and what we can do to keep their actions and memories alive. Find a museum or local military affiliation, VFW, American Legion, or whatever to donate. On my last pass through Washington, DC. I took some pictures of the Vietnam Memorial to share with my niece and nephews in tribute to their father, Leslie Burr. I also took the time to etch the name of Ricky Wood, a fallen soldier in Vietnam. I took the etching to his big brother, Jimmy, with a hug and a hope that someday he will heal. We can never thanks these guys enough for their sacrifices.
I would like to thank Bob Medinger, executive director; Jacqueline Fernandez, curator of collections and exhibits; Lisa Huntsha, intern, Sitka Historical Society & Museum; Captain Charles Askey, USN; and Norma Jean for their heartfelt support in this adventure in my life. I would like to thank my mother and father for their continued example of how life should be. Thank you now and forever for your kindness and compassion.
[The author grew up on a farm in Cochecton, NY. His mother still lives there.]


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"Where children are the priority": That's the motto at CACHES (Criancas Artistas Contra HIV E SIDA: Child Artists Against HIV And AIDS).
Can you imagine growing up in a community with close to a 30% HIV rate without a safe space to resort to?
In a village in Mozambique, it is the norm to witness groups of children roaming through empty yards, playing with trash, or even just sitting idly in the sand. This excess of unsupervised free time leads to the promotion of unhealthy lifestyles and the perpetuation of myths and mis-education about sexuality and STI's including HIV. To intercept this cycle of erroneous thinking, a place that caters to the well-being and development of children in these types of environments is needed. Such a place will recognize children as "windows of hope" against HIV and AIDS, reaching children with accurate information at a young age to provide stronger influences for future healthy behavior choices. A place that teaches art teaches confidence and self-esteem, which underlie all pathways of success. CACHES is that place. CACHES is a place that will educate youth about HIV and will aid in the development of youth through creative arts and recreation.
Currently, we are undergoing the completion of facility construction and are entering into the planning for an outdoor recreation facility and playground structure. Every donation will help to create this outdoor recreation facility that will be used as an outlet for youth to enjoy their innocence in these pivotal childhood years.
Note: This summary was provided by a Peace Corps Volunteer and the community administering this project.

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A great start at art!
Enrich your child's art education by exploring the variety of elements and styles in art! Through gallery explorations, children will learn new artistic techniques and try them out with materials including: paint, clay, drawing materials, and other mixed media.
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Freedom Newspapers: Karl Terry Redshirt sophomore J.T. Thompson rushed for 171 yards and three touchdowns in the Hounds' season-opening 63-20 win Aug. 25 at Bacone.
By Dave Wagner: CNJ staff writer
PORTALES — Eastern New Mexico University's Jeremy "J.T." Thompson doesn't mind his backup role, for the time being.
Thompson, a redshirt sophomore from Sweetwater, Texas, and starting quarterback Michael Benton provided quite a 1-2 punch in a season-opening 63-20 win over Bacone on Aug. 25 in Muskogee, Okla.
Benton rushed nine times for 182 yards and scored four touchdowns. Thompson picked up 171 yards on 11 carries and scored three times.
The Greyhounds host North Division foe Northeastern State (Okla.) at 6 p.m. today in a Lone Star Conference crossover game at Greyhound Stadium.
Thompson said he's willing to take his playing time as it comes behind Benton, a senior and third-year starter.
"It's a blessing to be behind Michael Benton," Thompson said. "He's taught me a lot.
"Mike is like a role model to me. Just watching him makes you a better player."
Thompson got only a few plays under center last season, when Benton got hurt in a game at Tarleton State. He was used primarily as a kick returner, but has relinquished those duties this season to get ready for what he hopes will be a starting role in the future.
"I want to be a quarterback this year and learn the system," Thompson said. "You've just got to be prepared."
Northeastern drubbed the Hounds 42-7 last year, but Thompson said he doesn't feel a sense of revenge going into tonight's game.
"We're going to go out there with some intensity and confidence," he said. "I just want to go out there and play football."
While Northeastern hasn't had a winning season since going 9-2 and making the NCAA Division II playoffs in 2000, ENMU coach Mark Ribaudo expects the Hounds to have their hands full.
The RiverHawks lost their opener to Arkansas Tech 20-13 last week, but with a few breaks could have just as easily won, according to Ribaudo.
"Northeastern is a solid football team," he said. "They're always going to play good defense, and they're sound on special teams."
He said the RiverHawks, with a new offensive coordinator in Jason Munoz, have gone to a more wide-open attack.
"They ran a lot of screens and bootlegs (against Arkansas Tech)," Ribaudo said. "We've had some good battles with them, but last year they really got after us."
The 12 days between games has been beneficial for his team, Ribaudo said.
"We're trying to get our legs under us after (preseason) two-a-days," he said.
Game day
Northeastern State at ENMU
When: 6 p.m. today at Blackwater Draw
Records: Northeastern State 0-1, ENMU 1-0.
Season openers: ENMU beat NAIA member Bacone 63-20; Arkansas Tech beat Northeastern 20-13.
Radio: KSEL-FM 95.3.
On the Net: www.enmusports.com
Coaches: Northeastern State, John Horner, 5th year; ENMU, Mark Ribaudo, 3rd year.
Last meeting: Northeastern beat the Greyhounds 42-7 in the season opener at Tahlequah, Okla.
Northeastern State players to watch: Shane Cates, 5-11, 245, Sr., LB; Damein Henderson, 6-0, 200, Jr., WR; Joe Hogan, 6-3, 205, Sr., QB; Josh Lewis, 5-9, 190, So., TB; Broderick Mondy, 6-2, 210, Jr., DB.
Notes: Northeastern has changed its nickname from "Redmen," or "Lady Reds" for the women, to "RiverHawks." … Both coaches served as defensive coordinators at their current schools before taking over the head coaching positions. … Horner is trying to get the Northeastern program turned around. His record as head coach so far is 9-32, including 4-6 in 2006. … Lewis rushed for 107 yards on 25 carries against Arkansas Tech, while Henderson caught nine passes for 113 yards and a touchdown. Hogan completed 31 of 47 passes for 278 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions. He was sacked four times. … ENMU and Northeastern have played on Thursdays each of the last two years, by mutual agreement. Ribaudo said it came on a suggestion from Horner.
Quotable: "We need to be able to run the option. If we can, we have a pretty decent chance. And our pass defense has to improve from Bacone."
— Ribaudo, on tonight's matchup


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Ok, I really need your help here. My ds is nearly 3months old and I've been bfing since he was born, but exclusively since week 4. Things were really tough at the start but got better. Now, however, I feel I'm back at square 1! I had him weighed at our monthly pedi appointment and she recommended I try and up my supply by taking the equivalent of more mother's milk (I'm in france so don't get that here), a medication to help lactation and continue with my fennel tea as he wasn't really gaining enough - although, at the time she wasn't too worried as he was still within the healthy limits. 2 weeks ago I weighed him again and he was gaining well. Yesterday I weighed him and he hasn't even gained 3oz in 2 weeks !!!! I bf him whenever he wants for however long he wants and I've been trying to express any leftover milk with a breast pump after most feeds. I had to supplement with formula during his first 4 weeks and I'm back to that now I'm just so worried, but I just don't get it. When I feed him he's happy afterwards, he has between 8-10 wet nappies and 2-4 poopy ones per day... so how come he isn't gaining?!
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Written by LeKiwi on 06.12.2013 at 14:00Isn't this too short to be an LP?
Written by Troy Killjoy on 06.12.2013 at 15:03
I think it more so depends on how a band views the material. For instance, Hypothermia's Gråtoner EP is over 50 minutes in length.
Written by LeKiwi on 06.12.2013 at 15:06
Oh, that's good to know, cheers I've always thought that in order to qualify as an LP an opus had to clock at 35 mins. Actually thinking about it, that would be asking a lot from a grindcore band
Written by Boxcar Willy on 06.12.2013 at 15:23
It really depends, Charles Bronson's Youth Attack LP was 12 minutes long, but also consisted of 22 songs. Wormots albums are under 20 minutes too.
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I always thought artists released EPs to gauge the interest of the fanbase and/or experiment with their sound.
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I used to think in the same way but some bands put their best materials on EPs. Jesu, Blut aus Nord and Deathspell Omega are good examples.


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French banks look on the bright side
Affairs of the heart may be consuming the French presidency and pessimism may surround the country's economic prospects. But at France's major banks, a mood of cautious optimism—tinged with pragmatism—that ought to reinforce investor confidence in the sector is taking hold.
French banks have been on a pretty good run; BNP Paribas, Societe Generale and Crédit Agricole have outperformed the European Stoxx 600 banking sector index over the last 12 months, their shares rising by 33% on average. Still, these banks trade at or just under their tangible book value, a sign that investors aren't relying on them to deliver a return on equity much ahead of their cost of equity this year.
Yet French banks' balance sheets are in reasonably good shape. Societe Generale had a core Tier 1 equity ratio of 9.9% at the end of September, just below the 10% level generally regarded as a safe minimum; the other banks sit comfortably above. Additionally, each has a leverage ratio above 3%, a sign their debt levels are under control. None looks likely to need new equity anytime soon.
The banks' pragmatism lies in accepting that the days of very high returns are over, given regulators' desire to build a more stable, utility-like banking industry. A return on equity of 10% to 12% is more likely to be the industry norm, according to one senior French bank executive, rather than a long-run average of around 18% in the past.
Nevertheless, progress towards full European banking union is offering the French banks hope. That process may look tortuous from the outside. The European Central Bank will spend most of this year reviewing the books of Europe's top banks and testing their ability to withstand shocks prior to becoming the region's main banking regulator.
But if that exercise can be credibly completed it should offer greater comparability between banks in different European countries. Allied to recent steps towards creating a robust resolution process for failed eurozone banks, this could create the opportunity for increased consolidation among Europe's banks.
French banks are realising that not only is banking union the only game in town, it is also a game that could prove to be to their benefit. Reducing costs is likely to become ever more important as banks face pressure on their returns. Consolidation is one way to achieve that by offering economies of scale.
For BNP Paribas, that could mean picking up businesses from other European banks that retreat from non-core markets. With a market capitalisation at €35 billion, Societe Generale is around half the size of BNP Paribas. It could position itself as a consolidator within the European sector.
There is plenty of doom and gloom to be found in France. But for its banks, a period of opportunity may be underway.
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Author's note: If you're a hardened IRC addict, you'll no longer have to start up a separate process to perform a mathematical calculation, nor will you have to scramble across your desk to find a real calculator. The answers can lie much closer to home on IRC.
Lose your calculator. Evaluate mathematical expressions with a bot that uses the Java Expression Parser.
How many times have you been desperate to find out the answer to a simple sum, only to discover that you can't remember where you left your calculator? One solution could be to fire up a calculator application on your computer, but for IRC users, a solution can be found even closer to home.
The Java Expression Parser (JEP) is an excellent tool for parsing and evaluating mathematical expressions. This is ideal for use by bots, because it can take a string as input, parse it, and evaluate the answer. This hack is based on the 2.24 release, which is available for free at http://www.singularsys.com/jep.
JEP input can contain the usual
*, and
symbols, along with
^ to raise powers. JEP
contains a set of standard constants, such as
e, and
i, and a standard set of
functions, such as
abs, and so on. JEP supports implicit
multiplication, where
2pi is automatically
interpreted as meaning
* pi.
Expressions like
sqrt(-1) will not break JEP, as
it can handle complex arithmetic and give answers with both a real
and imaginary part.
This bot will make use of the JEP
and PircBot packages. It will respond to any channel messages of the
If it is able to parse the expression correctly, it will give the
answer; otherwise, it will say it is unable to do so.
Save the following code as MathBot.java:
import org.jibble.pircbot.*;
import org.nfunk.jep.*;
public class MathBot extends PircBot {
// This JEP object will be used for the calculations.
private JEP jep;
public MathBot(String name) {
// Set up the JEP object's capabilities.
jep = new JEP( );
jep.addStandardConstants( );
jep.addStandardFunctions( );
jep.addComplex( );
public void onMessage(String channel, String sender,
String login, String hostname, String message) {
message = message.trim( ).toLowerCase( );
// Check for the "calc" command.
if (message.startsWith("calc ")) {
String expression = message.substring(5);
// Default answer.
String answer = "Unable to parse your input.";
try {
if (!jep.hasError( )) {
String real = String.valueOf(jep.getValue( ));
String complex = String.valueOf(jep.getComplexValue( ));
answer = real;
// Remove the decimal point if the number is integral.
if (real.endsWith(".0")) {
answer = real.substring(0, real.length( ) - 2);
if (!complex.endsWith(" 0.0)")) {
answer = "Complex " + complex;
catch (Exception e) {
// Do nothing.
sendMessage(channel, sender + ": " + answer);
A main method is required to create the bot and tell it to join a channel; we'll call it MathBotMain.java:
public class MathBotMain {
public static void main(String[] args) throws Exception {
MathBot bot = new MathBot("MathBot");
Compile the bot:
javac -classpath jep-2.24.jar;pircbot.jar;. *.java
Run it like so:
java -classpath jep-2.24.jar;pircbot.jar;. MathBotMain
You can see the bot in action in Figure 9-4.
Figure 9-4. Using MathBot in a channel
Author's note: Many people use IRC bots to act as interfaces to other systems or protocols. This article shows you how to write an IRC bot that constantly monitors a news server, waiting for new posts. When a new post turns up, it will alert everyone in the IRC channel.
Moderated newsgroups are updated only every so often. Have an IRC bot check for new posts instead of wasting your time.
Usenet discussion groups (or newsgroups, as some like to call them) form a worldwide bulletin board system that can be accessed through the Internet. A user can post a message to a newsgroup that will then be seen by anyone else who reads that newsgroup.
Some newsgroups have very infrequent postings or may even be moderated. Moderated newsgroups require a moderator to approve all postings before they end up on the newsgroup. In either case, the only way you can see whether there are new posts is to actually open up your newsreader and take a look. This is a waste of time if there aren't any new messages, so why not make an IRC bot to do it for you?
Newsreaders communicate with newsgroup servers with NNTP (Network News Transfer Protocol). This is a text-based protocol and is quite easy to understand, so it's not too difficult to make a bot that talks to a newsgroup server. The default port for NNTP is 119.
You can try using
Telnet to connect to port 119 of a
newsgroup server and issue the
GROUPnewsgroup command. If the group exists,
the server will reply with a
211 response, showing
how many messages there are, followed by the range of the message
IDs. You can then request information about all of these posts by
where lower and
upper define the range of message IDs to
request. Figure 10-2 shows a request for the last
three messages from the newsgroup
Figure 10-2. Connecting to a newsgroup server with Telnet
Now that you know how to request message
details via NNTP, you can encapsulate this into a separate class that
is responsible for getting these details. This class will use its
count field to keep track of the most recent
message on the newsgroup, so each time it receives a response to the
XOVER command, it can tell if new messages have
arrived. The
getNewSubjects method will then be
responsible for returning an array of these new messages.
Create the file NntpConnection.java:
import java.util.*;
import java.net.*;
import java.io.*;
public class NntpConnection {
private BufferedReader reader;
private BufferedWriter writer;
private Socket socket;
private int count = -1;
public NntpConnection(String server) throws IOException {
socket = new Socket(server, 119);
reader = new BufferedReader(
new InputStreamReader(socket.getInputStream( )));
writer = new BufferedWriter(
new OutputStreamWriter(socket.getOutputStream( )));
reader.readLine( );
writeLine("MODE READER");
reader.readLine( );
public void writeLine(String line) throws IOException {
writer.write(line + "\r\n");
writer.flush( );
public String[] getNewSubjects(String group) throws IOException {
String[] results = new String[0];
writeLine("GROUP " + group);
String[] replyParts = reader.readLine( ).split("\\s+");
if (replyParts[0].equals("211")) {
int newCount = Integer.parseInt(replyParts[3]);
int oldCount = count;
if (oldCount == -1) {
oldCount = newCount;
count = oldCount;
else if (oldCount < newCount) {
writeLine("XOVER " + (oldCount + 1) + "-" + newCount);
if (reader.readLine( ).startsWith("224")) {
LinkedList lines = new LinkedList( );
String line = null;
while (!(line = reader.readLine( )).equals(".")) {
results = (String[]) lines.toArray(results);
count = newCount;
return results;
The IRC bot will be written so that it spawns
a new Thread to continually poll the newsgroup server. Performing
this checking in a new Thread means that the bot is able to carry on
doing essential tasks like responding to server pings. This new
Thread is able to send messages to the IRC channel, as the
sendMessage method in the PircBot class is
The bot will also store the time it last found new articles and made an announcement. If it has been less than 10 minutes since the last announcement, the bot will not bother saying anything. This is useful when lots of messages are arriving on a moderated newsgroup, as these tend to arrive in large clusters in a short time.
Create the bot in a file called NntpBot.java:
import org.jibble.pircbot.*;
public class NntpBot extends PircBot {
private NntpConnection conn;
private long updateInterval = 10000; // 10 seconds.
private long lastTime = 0;
public NntpBot(String ircServer, final String ircChannel, final String
newsServer, final String newsGroup) throws Exception {
conn = new NntpConnection(newsServer);
new Thread( ) {
public void run( ) {
boolean running = true;
while (running) {
try {
String[] lines = conn.getNewSubjects(newsGroup);
if (lines.length > 0) {
long now = System.currentTimeMillis( );
if (now - lastTime > 600000) { // 10 minutes.
sendMessage(ircChannel, "New articles posted
to " + newsGroup);
lastTime = now;
for (int i = 0; i < lines.length; i++) {
String line = lines[i];
String[] lineParts = line.split("\\t");
String count = lineParts[0];
String subject = lineParts[1];
String from = lineParts[2];
String date = lineParts[3];
String id = lineParts[4];
// Ignore the other fields.
sendMessage(ircChannel, Colors.BOLD +
"[" + newsGroup + "] " + subject +
Colors.NORMAL + " " + from + " " + id);
try {
catch (InterruptedException ie) {
// Do nothing.
catch (Exception e) {
System.out.println("Disconnected from news server.");
}.start( );
Note that the Thread is started from the NntpBot constructor and no PircBot methods are overridden—there is no need for this bot to respond to user input, unless you want to modify it to do so.
The main method now just has to construct an instance of the bot, as the constructor also tells the bot to connect to the IRC server.
Create the main method in NntpBotMain.java:
public class NntpBotMain {
public static void main(String[] args) throws Exception {
NntpBot bot = new NntpBot("irc.freenode.net", "#irchacks",
"news.kent.ac.uk", "ukc.misc");
Note that the constructor arguments specify which IRC server to
connect to, which channel to join, which newsgroup server to connect
to, and which newsgroup to monitor. If you want, you could make the
bot more flexible by using the command-line arguments
args) to specify the name of the server, channel,
and so forth.
Compile the bot like so:
javac -classpath .;pircbot.jar *.java
You can then run the bot by entering:
java -classpath .;pircbot.jar NntpBotMain
When you run the bot, it will connect to the IRC server and join the channel you specified. Each time a new post appears in the newsgroup, the bot will announce the post details, as shown in Figure 10-3. These details include title, author, email address, and message ID.
Figure 10-3. Running NntpBot on a local newsgroup server
Now you can keep an eye on your moderated newsgroups without having to keep your news client running in the background.
Author's note: Even if you're a busy person, there's still no need to have hundreds of console windows open at the same time. Console-based IRC clients are perfectly amenable to being used with the GNU
screen tool, and can even help you hide your IRC windows from your boss.
If you're regularly on the move, you need a way to keep track of IRC while away from your computer. Run a console-based IRC client in screen as a simple yet powerful solution.
If you're running a text mode (console) IRC client on a remote system, it can be annoying having to reconnect if your connection drops or if you have to move to another machine. When you reconnect, you will no longer see the messages that were sent when you were last connected.
GNU screen provides a neat solution to this problem. It allows you to disconnect from a terminal session without quitting your running programs. You can then log in and resume the screen session at a later time, giving the appearance that you never disconnected.
screen is provided as a package on most Unix-based systems. If it isn't already installed, install the screen package or download and install it from source at http://www.gnu.org/software/screen/screen.html.
Starting screen is amazingly simple, yet many people overlook the usefulness of it. At a shell prompt, simply type:
If you get a startup message, just press Enter. You should then see a
shell prompt. This is just like any other shell, but with one
difference—every time you press Ctrl-A, it will be intercepted
by screen. All of
screen's commands are accessed
by typing a different letter after this key.
screen provides a short summary of the commands
if you press Ctrl-A followed by the ? key. These combinations are
often abbreviated to the form
Probably the most useful command is the one that lets you
"detach" from a
screen session. Typing
d will detach your session, leaving the programs running
inside the screen just as they were. To reattach
to the session, just type:
screen -r
You should now see the screen as you left it. You can also log out
completely, and later log back in and reattach. By default,
screen will also detach sessions when the
terminal is closed, so screen sessions survive
network connections dying and closing the terminal window. If for
some reason your connection dies and the screen
isn't detached,
screen -r is not
enough to reattach. You will need to run the command
-d to detach and then reattach. Also,
if you are running more than one screen, you
need to give the pid (process ID) or name of the
screen process that you want to reattach to
after the
-r parameter.
TIP: If you are using the BitchX IRC client, detaching is even easier. Simply type
/detachto detach your client, then run the
scr-bxcommand to bring your session back again. However, this feature is nowhere near as powerful as screen and won't detach automatically.
screen's other great strength
is that it lets you run more than one program inside one terminal
window. This makes it easy to leave several programs running and
access all of them from another location, even if you are restricted
to a very slow connection. This is achieved by supporting virtual
windows inside the screen session. You can
create a new window by pressing
^A c. Once you
have more than one window, you can use
^A n or
^A <space> to go to the next window, and
^A p to go to the previous window. This
feature is made even more flexible because
screen allows windows to be split. This means
you can see more than one window on the screen at a time. To split
the screen, type
^A S. This one is case
sensitive, so you will need to hold down the Shift key as well. This
splits the window into two, and you should see a new blank window in
the bottom half of the screen. Pressing
<tab> will change to this new window, and you can
either change to another existing window by pressing
n, or you can create a new window. If you want to get rid
of the split windows,
^A Q will hide all the
inactive windows.
The screenshot in Figure 14-8 shows screen with a split window, displaying irssi in a channel where system logs are sent to IRC, and the screen manual page in the bottom half.
Figure 14-8. Screen with a split window
If you have played with the split-window feature, you may have
noticed you can have a window visible in several split windows at the
same time. This is actually a very useful feature because
screen allows you to attach to a
screen session more than once. This is called
multiple display mode, and you can use it to display the same window
on multiple terminals, or you can display a different window on
different terminals. To use it, simply add the
option to the reattach command, so it becomes:
screen -r -x
screen also has support for copy and paste from
one window to another. Type
^A [ to start the
copy, move the cursor with the arrow keys, and press Enter to start
copying; then move the cursor to the end of the text you want to copy
and press Enter again. The text that you have copied will be stored
in memory until you use
^A ] to paste it. When
you are selecting the text, there are some other keys that you can
use. For example, pressing
/ will allow you to
search within the text buffer, and Page Up and Page Down will scroll
a full screen.
More relevant to IRC is a script that checks that your IRC client is running so you don't even have to manually restart if it crashes or if the system you're running it on is rebooted.
This makes use of the
cron facility found on most
Unix systems, along with a little bit of Bourne shell scripting.
To edit your user's crontab, run this command:
crontab -e
You can then create a new line in your crontab:
*/5 * * * * IRC=`screen -ls | grep -v Dead | grep "\\.irc"`;
if [ "x$IRC" = "x" ]; then screen -dmS irc irssi;fi
This causes the script to be run every five minutes. When it runs, it
checks the output of
screen -ls for a session
irc. If it doesn't find
it, it starts screen in detached mode (with the
-dm) and names the session
irc (option
screen will run the command irssi once it has
started. If you want to use a different IRC client, you could replace
irssi with whatever you use to start your IRC
screen also has a command line as well as key
shortcuts. You can access the command line via
:. For example, to change the title of a window (this is
useful when you're using split screens), you would
^A :titlenew-title.
If you are paranoid about security, you can password-protect
reattaching to your screen by running the
command on the screen command line. You can do
this by typing
:password and following the
prompts. If you want to make this permanent after setting the
password, edit the file ~/.screenrc (create it
if it doesn't exist) and type
password followed by
] (this pastes the contents of the paste buffer). Your
line should look something like
NSQuRKGNxIEbw. Whenever someone runs
-r from now on, they
will be prompted for the password. The security provided by this is
in addition to that provided by your login password, but it
won't deter someone who is determined to get past if
they have access to your system account.
There isn't enough room to cover all of
screen's features here;
however, screen has a very good manual page so
man screen will tell you lots more, such as
how to remap keys to suit your tastes and how to allow multiple users
to share a screen session. With
screen, it's easy to run
multiple IRC clients and access them from anywhere in the world.
Quick key reference:
^A c
Create window.
^A d
^A n or
^A <space>
Next window.
^A p or
^A <backspace>
Previous window.
^A <number key>
Change to that window number.
^A [ or
^A <escape>
Start a copy.
Paste copy buffer.
Split window.
Hide inactive windows.
Enter a screen command.
To get a quick list of all of
screen's key bindings, press
^A? at any time.
—David Leadbeater
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Bennington man charged with human trafficking of a teenBy Patrick McArdle
STAFF WRITER | February 05,2013BENNINGTON — A local man is facing charges of aggravated human trafficking and repeated aggravated sexual assault on a child, a crime punishable by a mandatory minimum sentence of 25 years in prison, after police said he had sexual contact with a teenage boy between 2009 and 2012.
Peter A. Goewey, 60, of Bennington, was arraigned in April 2012 in Bennington criminal court on felony charges of repeated aggravated sexual assault on a child, possession of child pornography and attempting to lure a child into sexual exploitation.
On Tuesday, the state added the charges of aggravated human trafficking of a person younger than 18 and promoting the creation of a sexual photograph of a child. The first charge carries a mandatory minimum term of 20 years in prison.
Goewey pleaded innocent to the charges. He continued to be held without bail as he has been since April 27.
Daniel McManus, a Bennington attorney who represented Goewey, asked the court to review its decision to find probable cause for the human trafficking charge because he said he thought it was "clear the intent of the statute is not what is alleged here."
However, Judge Cortland Corsones said he reviewed the statute and found that it was "very broad." Corsones said he found it appropriate because the law says no person shall "recruit (or) entice (someone younger than 18) for the purpose of engag(ing) in a commercial sex act."
Goewey is accused of giving the teenager money for taking nude photographs of himself and sending them to Goewey.
In the original affidavit filed in the case, Detective Anthony Silvestro, of the Bennington Police Department, said he met with a teenager, who was 14 at the time, on April 25, 2012.
The teenager said he met Goewey at the Bennington Lanes Bowling Alley in 2011 and continued to have contact with him through January 2012.
Christina Rainville, chief deputy state's attorney for Bennington County, said on Tuesday that further investigation had shown the teenager and Goewey had contact starting in 2009. Phone records indicated that the teenager had sent Goewey pictures of himself in March 2012.
The teenager said he met Goewey while playing pool. After the first few pool games, he told police, Goewey started to touch him.
According to the teenager, on later visits to the bowling alley, which he described as "the worst," Goewey would ask the teenager to get something from his car. Then Goewey would follow the teenager out of the building, have him get in the car and pulled the car around to the back of the building where Goewey would touch the teenager.
The teenager said Goewey asked him to take nude photographs of himself with his cellular phone and send the to Goewey's phone. According to the affidavit, Goewey gave the teenager $40 for sending the photographs and offered him $50 not to tell anyone what had happened.
In a written statement, the teenager said he neither asked Gowey to touch him nor gave him permission.
The teenager said Goewey "showed up" at his school bus stop twice. After those incidents, the teenager said he stopped taking the bus to school.
Silvestro said Goewey declined to speak with him about the accusations.
In a subsequent affidavit, Silvestro said a detective from the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force had retrieved a nude photograph, believed to be of the teenager, from a cellular phone seized from Goewey's home during a search on April 26.
According to Silvestro, Goewey was charged in 1995 with sexual assault and later pleaded guilty to an amended charge of prohibited sexual acts.
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Would it surprise you that this is mostly about the climate change hoax?
(Telegraph) Under proposals presented to the city council on Monday, Socialist mayor Bertrand Delanoë intends to outlaw by September 2014 the use of cars and utility vehicles more than 17 years old and lorries or buses more than 18 years old.
Motorcycles built before 2004 will also be forbidden, as the mayor said they were the "most polluting and noisiest".
The "old banger" ban will apply to all vehicles inside the A86 motorway that surrounds the French capital.
Hooray, we're saved!
The plan would "exclude the poorest people from driving in the capital" and turn Paris into an "island for the rich", he told Le Parisien newspaper.
You know, those poor people who rely on older cars. So, what to do?
The Socialists insisted they would introduce "social" measures to help families and businesses update vehicles, including state subsidies to scrap old cars for new ones — a move experts dubbed unrealistic given the huge cost of such a measure at a time of austerity.
Why, yes, they'll offer more money they don't have. Sound familiar? They also propose a whole range of taxes and fees. Why?
They are part of a plan to turn Paris into a Low Emission Zone, cutting emissions by 30 per cent by 2015. Failure to comply with European air pollution norms could see Brussels slap a 100 million-euro fine on France in 2016.
Certainly, all those vehicles, especially the older ones and those that run on diesel, provide quite a bit of actual air pollution, such as NO2, ozone, carbon monoxide, volatile organic compounds (VOCs) which create smog, and particulate matter. But, this is aimed at reducing CO2 which has been so devastating that there has been no change in the world temperature over the last 16 years.
I find it interesting how Warmist doctrine always seems to resemble Big Government fascism and nanny statism, with the requisite taxes, fees, control, and give backs.
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The Utopia Planitia Fleet Yards, also known as the Utopia Planitia Starfleet Yards or the Utopia Planitia Shipyards, is a key Starfleet vessel construction and design facility in the 24th century.
History Edit
It is partly positioned in synchronous orbit 16,625 kilometers above the Utopia Planitia region on Mars, including the Utopia Planitia Fleet Yard's planetary construction facilities. (TNG: "Parallels", Star Trek: The Next Generation Technical Manual)
The facility includes a number of drydocks and space stations, as well as several large drafting rooms for starship design and the aforementioned planetary facilities. (TNG: "Booby Trap", "Parallels"; VOY: "Relativity")
In an alternate quantum reality visited by Worf in 2370, the Cardassians were using the Argus Array to spy on several of Starfleet's most important ship yards and design complexes, including the Utopia Planitia surface facilities, along with Starbase 47, Deep Space 5 and the Iadara colony. (TNG: "Parallels")
The Galaxy Class Starship Development Project, including the majority of ship construction, design work and system model tests, was based out of drafting room 5 in Mars Station at Utopia Planitia. (TNG: "Booby Trap", Star Trek: The Next Generation Technical Manual)
Then-Commander Benjamin Sisko was assigned to Utopia Planitia sometime after the battle of Wolf 359 for three years, where he assisted in the design work and flight tests of the USS Defiant. (DS9: "Emissary", "The Search, Part I")
The USS Voyager also underwent final construction phases at this location. Additionally, while still in drydock, this was the first time Kathryn Janeway visited the ship. (VOY: "Relativity")
In 2371, the death of Gabriel Bell in 2024 led to the Utopia Planitia Fleet Yards temporarily being erased from history. (DS9: "Past Tense, Part I")
The fleet yards in orbit of Mars were sometimes seen on the large astrometrics monitor aboard the USS Voyager. (VOY: "The Voyager Conspiracy")
When it seemed possible Voyager would be returning home in early 2377 with the help of a Barclay hologram, he asked Seven of Nine what she would do when they returned. She said immediately get to work on repairs to Voyager, but Barclay told her there were people at Utopia Planitia to do the repairs - and that she should celebrate. (VOY: "Inside Man")
Ships developed, refit and/or built at Utopia Planitia Edit
- USS Galaxy (NCC-70637)
- USS Yamato (NCC-71807)
- USS Enterprise-D (NCC-1701-D)
- USS Odyssey (NCC-71832)
- USS Equinox (NCC-72381)
- USS Defiant (NX-74205)
- USS Voyager (NCC-74656)
- USS Sao Paulo (NCC-75633)
- At least 2 Galaxy-class starships
- At least 2 Saber-class starships
- At least 1 Akira-class starship
- At least 1 Excelsior-class starship
Personnel Edit
Appendices Edit
Background information Edit
The exterior view of the yard in "Relativity" was originally not intended to be shown on screen as the script only called for a shot of the Voyager in a drydock on its own. Many of the modelers at Foundation Imaging were fans and took a different view as Adam "Mojo"" Lebowitz explained:
"But when we got the script, we thought, "Well, we're going to build a drydock and we already have a library of other Federation ships, and making a Mars planet wouldn't be that difficult; it really wouldn't be much more expensive to create a scene of dozens of ships being built." So we suggested to the producers, "Hey, why don't we make a big moment out of this shot and show all the Utopia Planitia shipyards?" They said, "OK", so we eagerly went back into the office and created a temporary scene of what we had in mind with this big, big expanse. We used this big image map of the actual Utopia Planitia area of Mars that was recently surveyed by the Global Planetary Surveyor that NASA sent, and we showed it to Dan Curry and Ron Moore and Peter Lauritson and they liked it. Then they said, "While you're at it, why don't you add this scene and add some space stations back there?", and we said, "No problem." And of course the scene wound up turning into 10 times more work than we originally planned for, but we just wanted to do it. We wanted to see that on the air." (Star Trek: The Magazine Volume 1, Issue 6, p. 50)Working "on spec", the industry term for "for free", in their own time, Lebowitz was joined by amongst others Robert Bonchune, Koji Kuramura, Brandon MacDougall and Lee Stringer in creating the scene. While working on the scene Lebowitz hit upon the idea of what was to become the Star Trek: Ships of the Line calendar series.
External link Edit
- Utopia Planitia Fleet Yards at Memory Beta, the wiki for licensed Star Trek workscs:Loděnice Utopia Planitia
de:Utopia-Planitia-Flottenwerft fr:Chantiers spatiaux d'Utopia Planitia ja:ユートピア・プラニシア艦隊造船所 nl:Utopia Planitia Scheepswerf pl:Utopia Planitia Starfleet Yards


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Rental ordinance approval process to begin againApril 24,2013By SUSAN SMALLHEER
Staff Writer
SPRINGFIELD — A new ordinance that would require all Springfield landlords to register their apartments and subject them to state and local inspections went through so many revisions Monday that the Springfield Select
Board has to restart the formal approval process.
The board will re-warn the second formal hearing or review of the ordinance, which has been months in the making.
Kristi Morris, chairman of the Springfield Select Board, said he was concerned with some of the language in the ordinance, and he said the ordinance had inaccurate legal citations. He also said he was concerned with the number of inspections the apartments would be subjected to.
Town Attorney Stephen Ankuda and Town Zoning Administrator Bill Kearns went through the ordinance, debating the meaning of language.
At one point, the discussion had bogged down so badly that Town Manager Robert Forguites suggested that the ordinance be sent back to the town's Ordinance Committee for another review.
But Ankuda, who had been working on the draft for months, pushed ahead, outlining the changes the board wanted for clarification, thus avoiding sending the ordinance back to the drawing board.
Under the plan, landlords must register their properties with the town, and the state Division of Fire/Safety would inspect each apartment within five years. The apartment would also be inspected by the town's health officer, a post which is currently held by Fire Chief Russell Thompson. Finally, landlords would have to get a certificate of occupancy from Kearns' office.
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In honor of Wedding Wednesday, I just have to share this treasure with all of you! It's a brilliant blend of beauty, charm and just-plain fun. This bride and groom brought a big dose of glamorous romance to Mackay, Idaho. Enjoy!
{... what an incredible backdrop to say "I do!"}
I'm absolutely smitten with the quirky country details of this wedding! A forest green vintage pick-up is just the icing on the cake.
{Are you drooling yet? ...}
How fun! I guess it's true what they say... ladies love country boys ;-)
I'm rounding out a crazy-busy week and gearing up for Urban Unveiled tomorrow night! Hope you're taking some time to enjoy this beautiful, crisp fall. xo
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Wednesday, October 13, 2010
wedding inspiration: [ruffles & cowboy boots]
Posted by McKenzie at 8:23 PM
Labels: Wedding Inspiration
6 comments:
- Marie said...
Wow! :D
***** Marie *****
- October 13, 2010 at 9:00 PM
- Erika @ ~TiptoeButterfly~ said...
i think there's a lil part of me that wishes she gre up country ..
- October 14, 2010 at 5:53 AM
- Cara said...
- October 14, 2010 at 6:11 AM
- Marcie said...
Oh my, how fun!! I am LOVING this entire wedding. The bride is beautiful, and the scenery is beautiful.
Love your blog!
- October 15, 2010 at 8:03 AM
That is my kind of wedding!! Wow, two steppin in the country air on your wedding night...doesn't get any better! mom
- October 16, 2010 at 8:30 AM
- Leigh said...
My sister is getting married in June and all the bridesmaids will be wearing cowboy boots! LOVE the look.
- January 18, 2011 at 11:47 PM
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February 7 - April 28, 2013
This installation within Transformation by Fire features sculptural ceramics by artist Susan Low-Beer and reveals how her psychological investigations underscore and intersect with her collaboration at the Schlifer/Gardiner psychotherapeutic groups.
Lecture: SUSAN LOW-BEER: FRAGMENTS OF SELF
Tues February 26, 2013 6:30 – 8 pm
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Susan was born in Montreal and studied at Mount Allison University where she received her bachelor of Fine Arts. She acquired a Master of Fine Arts degree at Cranbrook Academy of Art in Michigan. In 1999 she received the Saidye Bronfman Award for Excellence in the Crafts, and in 2000 was inducted into the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts.
Since the early 1980's, the main subject in Susan's art has been the figure. Working primarily in clay, she has concentrated on the psychological and archetypal aspects of the human experience. Her last major piece was an installation called "State of Grace". This consisted of 15 jumping children and was shown at the David Kaye Gallery, The Clarington Art Gallery, the Clay and Glass Gallery and the Tom Thomson Art Gallery in Owen Sound. Some of the pieces traveled to Cheongu, Korea in "Unity and Diversity", the Canadian Crafts Federation Exhibition.
Her show "Tools for Daily Living" traveled from 2003-2006 and was exhibited at the McClure Gallery in Montreal, the Karsh Masson Gallery in Ottawa, Material Gallery in Quebec City and the Japan Foundation in Toronto. In 2001 Susan created an installation "Rocksbreath" in the courtyard garden of the Burlington Art Centre. The following year the pieces were installed indoors at the Clay and Glass Gallery in Waterloo.
Susan's work has been exhibited in numerous solo exhibitions and group exhibitions including "Aspects of Figurative Ceramics", at the Riley Hawk Gallery in Cleveland, Ohio, "The International Exposition of Sculpture Objects& Function Art", in Chicago and New York City, "Survivors in Search of a Voice: The Art of Courage", an exhibition that toured internationally and "The Eighth Chunichi International Exhibition of Ceramic Art" in Japan.
Her work is represented in the collections of the Museum of Civilization, the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, the National Museum of Modern Art in Japan, the Mint Museum of Craft and Design in, North Carolina, the Burlington Art Centre, the Clay and Glass Gallery in Waterloo, the Mississauga Art Gallery and the Robert McLaughlin Gallery, as well as numerous private collections.


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The Garner-Hayfield/Ventura girls advanced in the Class 3A District competition with a win over Forest City. Unfortunately, the season ended for the team as it fell to Estherville Lincoln Central in the second round of District play.
G-H/V 6, Forest City 2
The Cardinals put together a full game on Tuesday, July 9, and topped Forest City, 6-2, in the opening round of Class 3A District action.
"I couldn't be more proud of a group of young ladies than I am of this team," said Coach Christi Weiser.
G-H/V came ready to play, scoring three runs in the first inning. The Indians didn't get on the board until the third inning, bringing the score to 3-1. The Cardinals scored two runs in the fifth, 5-1. Each team scored one run in the sixth for the final, 6-2.
Taylor Reising picked up the win for G-H/V. She pitched all seven innings, giving up four hits and two runs. She walked one batter and struck out two. Forest City's Kelsey McQuown was able to connect for a homerun on one of Reising's pitches.
Three Cardinal players picked up multiple hits against Forest City. Payton Bamrick led the charge with three hits, while Maddie Tusha and Mackenzie VanGerpen had two hits apiece. One of VanGerpen's hits was a double. Collecting one hit each were Brooklyn Ossman and Miranda Jackson.
Bamrick led the team in RBI's with three. Grace Tusha and Autumn Weaver had one RBI each.
Mallory Van Oort scored two of the Cardinal's runs, while Maddie Tusha, Tiara Van Gerpen, Bamrick and Mackenzie Van Gerpen each scored one run.
Estherville Lincoln Central 7, G-H/V 1
The second round of Class 3A District play didn't go as well for the Cardinals, as they fell to Estherville Lincoln Central, 7-1.
"I knew going into the game we were going to need to play well in all facets of the game and if we left an opening Estherville would take advantage and put runs on the board," said Coach Christi Weiser. "Unfortunately, we made a couple of defensive mistakes early and they cost us runs."
Estherville Lincoln Central scored all seven of their runs in the first three innings, but G-H/V managed to hold them scoreless for the rest of the game. The Cardinals scored their lone run in the first inning.
Taylor Reising pitched all seven innings and took the loss on the mound. She gave up six hits and seven runs. She walked three and struck out two batters.
Only four G-H/V players were able to get hits. Tiara VanGerpen, Payton Bamrick, Grace Tusha and Mackenzie VanGerpen had one hit apiece.
Bamrick's hit knocked in Maddie Tusha for G-H/V's one run.
The Cardinals ended the season with a record of 2-28.
"I know people will look at our record and think that we struggled, and we did have some really tough games, but this team excelled in so many ways that aren't measured on the scoreboard," said Weiser. "I really look forward to the growth we will have in the coming year."


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June 15, 2011
Squirrel Stew
What's For Dinner (and the Unintended Consequences of Every Introduction)?
The Eastern fox squirrel, Sciurus niger, was imported to Southern California in 1904 by veterans of the Civil War and Spanish American War, at the time living at the Veterans Home in West Los Angeles. The war veterans mostly came from the southern US (e.g., Tennessee, Kentucky) and kept as caged pets tree squirrel native to their home states. Perhaps it is apocryphal, but I've heard that the squirrels weren't just pets, they were also used in that old-time favorite—squirrel stew!
Whatever the reason for keeping the squirrels, eventually an overzealous hospital administrator noticed that they were being fed table scraps and, deeming this illicit provisioning a misuse of government...
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Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: http://hdl.handle.net/1959.3/197983
- Title
- Nanoparticle enhanced light trapping in thin-film silicon solar cells
- Author(s)
- Ouyang, Zi; Zhao, Xiang; Varlamov, Sergey; Tao, Yuguo; Wong, Johnson; Pillai, Supriya
- Abstract
- A systematic investigation of the nanoparticle-enhanced light trapping in thin-film silicon solar cells is reported. The nanoparticles are fabricated by annealing a thin Ag film on the cell surface. An optimisation roadmap for the plasmon-enhanced light-trapping scheme for self-assembled Ag metal nanoparticles is presented, including a comparison of rear-located and front-located nanoparticles, an optimisation of the precursor Ag film thickness, an investigation on different conditions of the nanoparticle dielectric environment and a combination of nanoparticles with other supplementary back-surface reflectors. Significant photocurrent enhancements have been achieved because of high scattering and coupling efficiency of the Ag nanoparticles into the silicon device. For the optimum light-trapping scheme, a short-circuit current enhancement of 27% due to Ag nanoparticles is achieved, increasing to 44% for a "nanoparticle/magnesium fluoride/diffuse paint" back-surface reflector structure. This is 6% higher compared with our previously reported plasmonic short-circuit current enhancement of 38%.
- Publication type
- Journal article
- Source
- Progress in Photovoltaics: Research and Applications, Vol. 19, no. 8 (Dec 2011), pp. 917-926
- Publication year
- 2011
- FOR Code(s)
- 0204 Condensed Matter Physics; 0912 Materials Engineering; 0999 Other Engineering
- Keyword(s)
- Nanoparticles; Light trapping; Thin films; Silicon solar cells
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons
- Publisher URL
- Copyright
- Copyright © 2011 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
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Who are the teams under cap because that's our only threat if he is not signed July 12th he is a Knick
Again Dallas seems to be the only legit scare yet I can't see them doing it
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that would be ONLY marketing move IF that WILL happen
he already got title with Lakers dont forget b4 he joined Lakers he got fight with Kobe and hit Harden this is only negative things about MWP.
Morales also said money is not a factor in World Peace's next destination
Who are the teams under cap because that's our only threat if he is not signed July 12th he is a Knick
Again Dallas seems to be the only legit scare yet I can't see them doing it
"I'd Rather Melo shoot with 3 men on him than Jefferies shotting wide open"
-Jeff Van Gundy
i can see dallas going after artest if they can get bynum and ellis to commit
He wants the Knicks, so we have the best shot....i'm sure he'll dig playing opposite melo too
I concur. I think Dallas is our legit threat to getting MWP on this roster. I think he'll be a intricate part of our team if he does make it. Remember Woodson is good at handling the bad boy persona. Think he can do the same with him. On another note, Metro don't think we will get both Brand and K-Mart. Most likely K-Mart is coming back. The reports are Brand is falling off our radar and will likely go somewhere else. I think we should go for K-Mart. Rebounding and defense is what he brings and we need that to off set what Stoudemire and Bargs brings. Which is offense.
Mission : X Heat / Target : L.James
Meta-Ron fiinally in a Knicks Jersey would b great .. Tyson /K-Mart /Meta /Shump in a 8 man rotation gives us a winning DEFENSE. However ............
Some how i see, Meta-Ron followin D. Howard to Houston to put Meta's ex-Rockets team on the contenders level...
2 new tidbits that make the hairs on the back of my neck stand up,
and the hairs on my balls tingle with anticipation:
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<<The New York Knicks are interested in signing Metta World Peace if he clears waivers.
The Knicks could offer World Peace the veteran's minimum.
The Los Angeles Lakers intend to amnesty World Peace.>>
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Metta World Peace's father told SNY.tv his son said he'll retire if he's amnestied by the Lakers.
<<We find this a little hard to believe for the time being. For one, World Peace proved he can still contribute to a playoff team last season. Also, he would reportedly have at least seven contenders interested in his services if the Lakers decide to buy him out. Although nothing is ever certain with World Peace, we still think he'll be in the NBA next season.>>
perhaps Metta World Pops wants his son to return to NYC, and throw off the other teams who may be interested? just hearing that the Knicks are interested is fu*cking great!
I'm happy to see most comments by KO members are positive about Ron Artest returning to his city, the town of the St. John's Redmen, Queens, NY, where he was a college hero. what better place to play your last year(s) of basketball and contribute to another championship?
if Knicks get Raja Bell, Ron Artest AND Kenyon Martin, this will be a helluva formidable squad, and will be Metrocard approved at that (not that i give a flying fu*ck, but I agree).
Can Glenwaldo pull this off? He'll be executive of the year in my book if he does...
btw, fu*ck Jason Kidd and Chris Nopeland. give me Peace!
add in Billups with a prayer and it's gold
That's a nice mix of offense, some badass defense, veteran knowledge, and athletic talent.
Knicks would be dangerous.....HEALTHY
Overall, we can make this happen, but can the Knicks?
still possible to sing both? K-Mart and Ron Ron?
he is just wearing Knicks hat nothing special Spike is also visible @ Staples center
SNoop Dogg is visible with Barca and Spain shirts
i like Raul Gonzales and Iker even as they r Madritistas
Tyrus Thomas just got released, word is Knicks want him too.
New Concerns and New sign of Hope
1st the concern. I do not know how valid a claim is that Lakers are going to go after Melo in 2014 ( I mean after all that would no doubt spell the ending for Dantoni) but if it is true they will be rooting against us worst than Nets fans this season. So the notion that they release Ron Ron (his NY Name) now just to see him join us to help us win big next season seems a little less appealing if they are going after Melo. Plus they still have 6 days to decide and can choose not to....and Steve Blake is an option too and they did just resign Jordan Farmar. But Dantoni does like him and he fits more his style than Ron and again he saves them far less than cutting Ron would
Encouraging sign: Ron Artest will cost The Lakers 20+ million dollars if they decide to keep him on the roster next year! Now while this does not to Ron's pockets its costing The Lakers just the same. 20+ million is a lot for a player who averaged career lows last season and is not ideal to your coaches system. Not to mention even if he signs w us for just minimum that does offset what they owe him meaning they would owe him only 5.9
20+million is more than 5.9
Also, word has it they really were pushing him to opt out and become a FA and he may have upset some by not doing so (although I am sure they understand his F.U. pay me stance).
"I'd Rather Melo shoot with 3 men on him than Jefferies shotting wide open"
-Jeff Van Gundy


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August 11, 2011 —
NARROWSBURG, NY — New plaques have been mounted on some of the historic buildings on Main Street in Narrowsburg that are included in the just published brochure "Take a Walk into Narrowsburg History."
Recently published by the Tusten Historical Society, the tour walks you through the history of some of the oldest buildings and sites of buildings in the town. The Narrowsburg Beautification Group added to the impact of the tour by designing plaques for each of the 33 historic sites listed in the brochure.
The beautification group has produced and is now installing the plaques. A display case has been installed on the Main Street deck featuring the guide.
The Walking Tour Brochure is available at the Tusten-Cochecton Branch of Western Sullivan Public Library, The Delaware Valley Arts Alliance, Narrowsburg Wine & Spirits, Catskill Bank and Fort Delaware. A donation of $3 is requested.


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Appears, It looks like Ushiro has gone to sleep ~_~
Last edited by Gitanshu; 09-23-2012 at 05:27 AM.
Psh Ushio missing out on the fun anyway explain Satan's Flame to without copy&paste
Well I will stick to what I actually know about it.
Satan's flame is basically a medium to extend you range during tai battle with the help of fire and not to mention because of fire it get's a greater damage dealing capacity too, The user of satan's flame can basically engulf his entire body in flame and use it as defense mechanism when is close combat battle or fighting a wind user and at the same time we can use that flame to deal damage, We can also concentrate are fire in specific area and thus make it more condensed and deal a large damage to the opponent and causing third degree burns to him.
How I would like to use it
Well I would also like to use it as speed enhancer in battle, I am talking about Tsuna's fighting style here we can basically shoots condensed flame from our hand or legs and use to either fly or makes us travel small distances like 3-5 meter in a mere second and thus in a close combat battle it becomes even more handy, We can even pass chakra in our leg's and shoot out continuous flame to fly in air all in all satan's flame is quite handy.
*removed Hyper Dying Will Cj*
Riighhhhtt i lost it >_< but pretty much you have the idea.I have no cj atm but will work on them once thread opens,but I will show it usage in freeform.
*Snaps fingers,area changes to a lush mountain side with a pond with lily pads*
Now you will start off with the chakra exercise,go on lily pad and foucus your chakra and give a full detail to see how well you can control it.
I simply go and sit in the middle of the bond and simply start to calm myself having gone through the calming technique more then once in my Ninja life It comes easy to me so I start loosen up my body and not to mention my chakra flow, I start to easen up my flow and then remove all thoughts from my brain and then concentrate on my chakra flow and slowly start to release it out of my body in for m of flames which surround me.
Good very well now that your chakra is now following you need to do some strength work out while maintaining that flow,pick up le boulder over there*points to it* and now you must run up that mountain and back 3 times in DETAIL ill have Itachi keep an eye on your chakra flow to see :3 if you fail you will be blasted with my cannon*points at cannon* and will reapeat it till you get right
Please, I am flawless. [On serious account, I never understand of doing this all it has no out come in any sort of battle]
I simply pick up a boulder and place it on my shoulder and then keeping my chakra flow in control, I start to run around the mountain and keeping a constant check on chakra flow I simply complete my first and because of my intense training with Taiketsu for Kei-Sekken I don't even feel a single bit of tiredness and complete the next two round with ease.
*defuses cannon*
Lucky son of a bic... anyway o^o now that your chakra be flowing hotter and sexier you will now learn to fight using the fire using specific spots of your body.Now from my list tell me how you think they can be used against an enemy in terms what will you combine in the freeform.
-Finger Tips
Dont be hating my training boy!
Feet- Of course it will be helpful while kicking and all that stuff
Palms-Open thrust attack or to release a condensed form of fire to shoot towards enemy at mid range
Finger Tips- Quite useful again we can use it to pass chakra in swords and other tools not to mention
Fists-Again for direct attack in melee fight and to increase the damage power
Head- Classics style head knock on head and putting his head and hair on fire
About right o_o now I want you to try a standard jab while infusing your fists with fire and then a few kicks in detail
I start to focus on my katon chakra and pass it into my hands and legs then I go to a nearby practice dummy and start to deliver a series of knock to him, I first deliver a open palm thrust on his chest followed a chop attack in his neck area and ending the tyrant by a closed fist attack on his chin thus completely setting the dummy on fire. Burn it Up
I then approach to a second dummy and start to hop on my leg and use my right leg to deliver several strikes in his abdomen area and followed by a kick on his knee by my left leg and I deliver the final knock by a spin kick on his head using my right leg.
Awesome :3 Now try to imitate the Hyūga's main style and channel to your fingee tips and try to strike like them!!
I can't strike like them they are much more agile and flexible in my comparison mate and not to mention fast too.
I start to channel my Katon chakra on my fingertips and set my finger tips on fire and then remembering my fight with a Hyuga I gain a firm stance and then fixing my lower part of dummy I start to strike a training dummy in his vital point's and then completely set him on fire.
Ok you ready for the CJ?!
(Satan no honō: Hageshī sukarubasshu)Satan's Flame:Fiery Skull Bash
Description:The user will coat there forehead with blue/red fire and will begin channeling more chakra till it looks like devil horns.The user will then run at full speeds and headbutt the target with a fiery head bash causing not only physicial damage but will also leave burn marks on the targets head.
-Can be used 5 times-
-Can only be taught by Asuna-
Pretty simple but still give it a go on that tree
Bull attack awesome
I concentrate on my fire chakra and release a blue color fire out of my head[I hope it does not burn my hair ] and using my shape manipulation skills I manipulate that fire into a layer of fire around my head and then I approach the tree at great pace and head butt the tree and create a great carter on it's oak and set on fire and it slowly burns to ashes.
To what extent can we use satans flame in free form man, I would like you to clarify it too me as it has a lot of practical use
Good job.
As for your question I myself have no clue to be honest but with it you have considerable control of your chakra's heat so like in cold atmospheres you can stay harm without freezing to death
Cool and let's move on to next jutsu dear sir.
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The Hillary Reynolds Band / The Furies / Little Ugly
Thursday / September 19, 2013 / 8:00 p.m.
The Hillary Reynolds Band, fronted by award-winning songwriter Hillary Reynolds, represents a high point of innovation in today's pop music. The Furies and Little Ugly will open the show.
Admission: $7 in advance, $10 day of show, $5 with college I.D., general admission
DC Wonder / Rich People Food / Light Sweet Crude
Friday / September 20, 2013 / 8:00 p.m.
Electropop trio DC Wonder's dance-friendly brand of pop music draws on disco and funk influences.
Admission: $8 general admission
Dan and the Wildfire / Miko and the Musket
Saturday / September 21, 2013 / 8:00 p.m.
Dan HL is most noted for his crisp, soulful, unique voice and his ability to write songs that are both honest and singable. He also plays guitar and harmonica, so you can call him a multi-instrumentalist of sorts. Miko and the Musket will open the show.
Admission: $10, general admission
Bob Mover and Joe Cohn
Monday / September 23, 2013 / 1:00 p.m.
Top-flight jazz musicians Bob Mover and Joe Cohn offer a clinic open to all instruments and vocalists.
Admission: Free
Emily King / Nick Hakim
Tuesday / September 24, 2013 / 8:00 p.m.
Emily King is a Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter who recently toured with Maroon 5 and Emeli Sande. King draws on soul, folk, and rock influences. Soul singer-songwriter Nick Hakim will be opening the show.
Admission: $12, general admission
Dave Ellefson, Megadeth Bass and Beyond
Wednesday / September 25, 2013 / 1:00 p.m.
Megadeth bassist Dave Ellefson returns to Berklee by popular demand to share his virtuosity and experience. Also, there will be some fun jamming with Ellefson, Steve Bailey (chair of the Bass Department) and maybe you!
Admission: Free
Jenny Hval / White Hinterland / DJ Carbo
Wednesday / September 25, 2013 / 8:00 p.m.
Jenny Hval has made a name for herself as an artist, musician, and writer both in Norway and abroad. When her third record, Viscera, was released in 2011, The Wire magazine described the record as "a stunning achievement both conceptually and musically." White Hinterland and DJ Carbo will open the show.
Admission: $10 in advance, $12 day of show, general admission
Paul Brown and the Killing Devils / Drunken Logic / January Jane
Friday / September 27, 2013 / 8:00 p.m.
Internationally renowned Paul Brown and the Killing Devils presents a night of progressive rock music. Also featuring Drunken Logic and January Jane.
Admission: $12, general admission
Canada Night
Tuesday / October 1, 2013 / 8:00 p.m.
This event will celebrate the richness of our international community and honor Gary Slaight as the 2013 recipient of the Business for the Arts Edmund C. Bovey Award for a lifetime of significant support in arts and culture in Canada. We salute you, Gary, for this amazing achievement and are thrilled to be part of it! Daniel Ko, Elise Boeur, Natasha Pheko, Allison deGroot, and Molly Brown represent the tremendous talent from Canada on our campus. Including jazz, country, traditional folk melodies, and singer-songwriter serenades, this evening will be a musical feast not to be missed. We are streaming live at www.UStream.tv. Invite your friends and family members to share this evening with you! Doors open at 7:30 p.m.
Admission: Free
The Last Bison / COVEY
Wednesday / October 2, 2013 / 8:00 p.m.
The Last Bison is anything but typical. The seven-member ensemble, led by Ben, has seemingly risen from the marshes of southeastern Virginia to captivate the national music scene with a rare blend of folk that is poetically steeped in classical influences. COVEY will open the show.
Admission: $10 in advance, $12 day of show, general admission
Ralph Humphrey
Thursday / October 3, 2013 / 1:00 p.m.
Drummer Ralph Humphrey, who has performed with Frank Zappa and Wayne Shorter and who maintains an active career in the recording industry, presents a drum clinic.
Admission: Free
Beatie Wolfe / Katrin / Danielle Miraglia
Saturday / October 5, 2013 / 8:00 p.m.
Pioneering young talent Beatie Wolfe mixes retro and futuristic sounds on her debut album, 8ight. Katrin and Danielle Miraglia will open the show.
Admission: $8 in advance, $10 day of show, general admission
Rohan Krishnamurthy Presents South Indian Percussion Master Class/Clinic
Tuesday / October 8, 2013 / 1:00 p.m.
Rohan Krishnamurthy is a renowned international performer and promoter, as well as a virtuoso of the South Indian drum, the mridangam.
Admission: Free
Berklee in the Round: Stephanie Sloan / Jason Ekhabi Sibi-Okumu / The Sun & the Moon
Tuesday / October 8, 2013 / 7:00 p.m.
Berklee in the Round Tuesdays are free acoustic performances showcasing Berklee students, faculty, and alumni, plus special guests.
Admission: Free
Melissa Aldana
Wednesday / October 9, 2013 / 1:00 p.m.
Chilean saxophonist Melissa Aldana graduated from Berklee in 2009 and recorded her first two albums, Free Fall and Second Cycle, for Greg Osby's Inner Circle Music label. In September, she won first place in the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Saxophone Competition.
Admission: Free
Melissa Aldana and Crash Trio
Wednesday / October 9, 2013 / 8:00 p.m.
New York's WBGO Jazz 88.3 FM and NPR Music proudly present year three of The Checkout: Live at Berklee—a concert at which critically acclaimed, New York-based performers return to their Berklee roots and perform for the world from Boston's Cafe 939.
Admission: $10, $5 with college I.D., general admission
Jae Cheol Oh and Large Ensemble: CD Release Showcase
Thursday / October 10, 2013 / 1:00 p.m.
Trumpeter Jae Cheol Oh and his large ensemble celebrate the release of the new CD of original compositions, Time Stamping.
Admission: Free
Clara C / Aijia
Thursday / October 10, 2013 / 8:00 p.m.
Clara C performs her unique blend of folk/pop/rock, while Aijia showcases her piano-based songwriting style, which is reminiscent of the soul of the Jackson 5, the melodic lines of Alicia Keys, and the lyrical twists of Sara Bareilles.
Admission: $15 General Admission, $25 VIP, $90 Fan Experience
Fresh Prospects: Charlie The Most / Shangdang
Friday / October 11, 2013 / 8:00 p.m.
Fresh Prospects is a monthly series featuring the best up-and-coming college artists and bands throughout Boston.
Admission: FREE
Parkington Sisters / Tall Tall Trees
Saturday / October 12, 2013 / 8:00 p.m.
With incomparable vocal harmonies and intricate string arrangements, the Parkington Sisters present music that is timeless and fresh all at once. Indie folk group Tall Tall Trees will also perform.
Admission: $12 in advance, $14 day of show, general admission


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text: Aunt flo decided to show up on Tuesday night, supply went down so I got some fenugreek on wed. Since I've been taking it I am constantly hungry and have REALLY bad gas. Will this go away? If I stop taking it and then have to start again will it come back? I can handle smelling like an IHOP but this is just too much.


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It has been a few days since John Edwards went on national television to admit an extramarital affair.
While the passage of time has calmed some of the tumult surrounding this latest sex scandal, North Carolina's former senator has yet to emerge on the other side of this dark cloud of controversy. In fact, Edwards probably lacks the political thrust to ever escape fully from the gravity of his mistake.
Never considered a true heavyweight in his home state, Edwards managed to build a national reputation using a well-crafted blend of compassion and sincerity. Even the national media, which usually jump on the first sign of impropriety involving a public figure, was slow in accepting the sad reality that Edwards was not the devoted family man he portrayed himself to be.
Now that he has been exposed as a fraud, in at least one aspect of his reputation, he likely will find the pitch of his descent on the national scene will surpass the trajectory of his rapid rise to political stardom.
The facts surrounding Edwards' dalliance with Rielle Hunter, a woman hired by his campaign to produce videos, were first published by the National Enquirer in October 2007, while he was still a contender for the Democratic presidential nomination.
The tabloid, which often publishes sensationalized accounts and stories centered on the private lives of celebrities, is not always taken seriously. As a result, Edwards coasted on his image as a nice guy and family man, publicly remaining under consideration as Barack Obama's potential running mate.
The Enquirer never backed away from the story, including the still unproven allegation that Edwards had fathered Hunter's child. In mid-July, its reporters tracked Edwards to a Beverly Hills hotel, where he paid a late-night visit to a room occupied by Hunter and the baby.
Newspapers in Charlotte and Raleigh began to stir around the allegations, and their reports started showing up in other newspapers. Finally, Edwards granted an interview with ABC News during which he admitted the affair but denied that he had fathered the baby.
There remain unanswered questions about Edwards' affair — including ones about the baby and the media's general reluctance to jump on the story — but the damage largely has been done for the former senator.
Unlike many of the other big names who have managed to survive such allegations, or even worse — people such as former President Clinton, the Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sen. Edward Kennedy or former House Speaker Newt Gingrich — Edwards never built a record of genuine accomplishment that he can use to break his fall.
In fact, one could argue his strongest attribute has been his wife, Elizabeth. That only serves to call more attention to his personal failure.
Elizabeth Edwards, diagnosed with a type of cancer that cannot be cured, has had a life that would break many lesser women. In addition to forging ahead despite her precarious health, she has also dealt with the terrible loss of her 16-year-old son in an automobile accident.
Despite her sorrow, Elizabeth Edwards has remained strong, serene and dignified in the face of tragedy and betrayal. She deserves to be admired as the best part of the man who rose to become a vice presidential candidate on a major party ticket.
Eventually, Edwards should again have an opportunity to put his considerable skills and wealth to good use. That chance almost certainly will be confined to the private sector, where he will find many positive things can be done, even by those ostracized in the fickle circle of politics.


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Definition of literally
Usage Discussion of literally
Since some people take sense 2 to be the opposite of sense 1, it has been frequently criticized as a misuse. Instead, the use is pure hyperbole intended to gain emphasis, but it often appears in contexts where no additional emphasis is necessary.
Examples of literally in a sentence
… make the whole scene literally glow with the fires of his imagination. —Alfred Kazin, Harper's, December 1968
Even Muff did not miss our periods of companionship, because about that time she grew up and started having literally millions of kittens. —Jean Stafford, Bad Characters, 1954
Lily, the caretaker's daughter, was literally run off her feet. Hardly had she brought one gentleman into the little pantry … than the wheezy hall-door bell clanged again and she had to scamper along the bare hallway to let in another guest. —James Joyce, Dubliners, 1914
… yet the wretch, absorbed in his victuals, and naturally of an unutterable dullness, did not make a single remark during dinner, whereas I literally blazed with wit. —William Makepeace Thackeray, Punch, 30 Oct. 1847
Many words can be used both literally and figuratively.
He took her comments literally.
He's a sailor who knows his ropes, literally and figuratively.
The term "Mardi Gras" literally means "Fat Tuesday" in French.
The story he told was basically true, even if it wasn't literally true.
Origin and Etymology of literally
(see 1literal)
First Known Use: 1533
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