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Many of you know my husband, Larry Stocker, and his yellow lab Seeing Eye dog, Ira. Before Ira, there was Raisin, and before her, Mac, his first dog - all yellow labs from the Seeing Eye in Morristown, N.J. The friendly pair has walked Hendersonville's streets for years now, as Larry goes about daily, doing errands and making friends.
Many of you know my husband, Larry Stocker, and his yellow lab Seeing Eye dog, Ira. Before Ira, there was Raisin, and before her, Mac, his first dog - all yellow labs from the Seeing Eye in Morristown, N.J. The friendly pair has walked Hendersonville's streets for years now, as Larry goes about daily, doing errands and making friends.
Larry went totally blind at the age of 42, and found early on that a dog to guide him opened access to a world he thought had been closed to him.
We've all had pets before and know how the heart aches at the loss of an irreplaceable friend, but these specific dogs seem to know their owner can't see and depends on them. Don't ask me how, but they do. Ira, for instance, will always get up and move so Larry won't trip over him, but that same dog will just lay there, knowing I will step over him. Being with their owner so much, an interdependence develops that isn't there with other dogs.
In October of last year, I had just dropped Larry off on Fourth Avenue. We live about a mile from downtown, and this lift is a help to him. He happily started off on his errands, Ira leading the way.
He turned left on Fleming and waited for the light, deciding to cross, turn right, and go to the post office first. Many people think the dog just takes him to places, but in fact, these dogs wait for their owners to tell them when and where to go. Larry is a veteran guide dog user, and knows exactly where he is and where he wants to go.
Sometimes people wonder since he has the light, why he just stands there. It may be he knows he has the light when he gets to the corner, but has no idea how long the light has been tipped. He might take three steps out only to have it change while he was in the street. So he waits for a full, new light change to know he has enough time to cross safely.
The light changed as he stood there, so he and Ira started across the street. Wham! A car turning left from Fleming "didn't see him" and ran him over.
This is where the miracles come in. Ira wasn't hurt, and Larry wasn't paralyzed. When I got to him at the Pardee Emergency Room, one doctor said to me, "He seems coherent, but he keeps asking the same question over and over."
Guess what it was? "How's Ira?" Two minutes later, the same question - "How's Ira?" Nobody could figure out how Ira escaped injury, as Ira works in harness on Larry's left, and Larry took the hit on his left. The only explanation I can think of is that these dogs are trained to yank their owner back out of harm's way if they sense danger. I think Ira tried to do that, but it happened so fast, that though Ira jumped back out of the way, Larry took the hit full force from his left.
Larry was taken to Mission Memorial Trauma Unit and spent four days in the hospital with severe head injuries and broken legs. MRIs revealed bone chips and torn ligaments/tendons in his knees as well.
This all happened last Oct. 13. I kept his horoscope for that day, as it said it was his "lucky day!" We had a laugh over that one, until we realized that 1.) Ira escaped injury, and 2.) Larry wasn't paralyzed.
That alone makes us realize how very lucky Larry really was that day. I can't imagine anything worse than being blind and being struck by a car. I think if Ira had been hurt, that would have literally killed Larry. I know that's all he could think of at the Pardee Emergency Room - whether or not Ira was okay.
Larry is now working hard with his physical therapists to regain leg strength. His first knee surgery was Jan 30 to clean out the bone chips and repair his knees and his knee came out fine. He's in rehab again until March, when they will talk about planning the second knee surgery.
As for now, you'll see him now and then, walking slowly with a friend. He's been cooped up indoors since last October, and misses his independence. Ira has been getting a daily walk, thanks to the generous hearts of people willing to help, but nothing near to the distance he and Larry used to walk.
Ira's tail is like a fan turned on, even though it's the middle of winter. I think he's just by nature a happy dog. His dog smile is a constant reminder that life is dear.
So for everyone used to seeing Larry and Ira along their way and wondering why suddenly they haven't seen him lately, that is why. By spring, hopefully, Mr. Independence will be stepping out with Ira again.
His ability to get back up on the horse amazes me. I think if I were blind and stepped in just one pothole, I would hustle back into the house never to emerge again. Talk about being an inspiration.


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Food Writing Whatever Sunday dinner means to you, this family is ready to spread the table.
Food Writing Can we have an honest discussion about the dehumanizing and demoralizing nature of the pumpkin spice craze?
Food Writing Takeout need not be relegated to fast-food chains and taco trucks in Santa Fe.
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Food Writing Before red food dye became a popular coloring agent for the cake and other dishes, bakers used red beet juice and cooked beet pulp to add color and sweetness to their red velvets.
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So, remember my mirror tile wall? If you've been here before and have a pulse I'm sure you do. Well, I had some leftover sheets of mirror tiles and decided pretty quickly that I would be making a mirror tile chandelier with them. And I couldn't be happier with how it turned out. I love it! My chandelier found a home above my record player and next to my recently acquired geometric bear print from Vintage Revivals. … [Read more...]
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You know you're having a great summer when you're too busy to blog. Seriously, this summer has been nutso! But in the I'm-having-so-much-fun-work-is-cramping-my-style kind of way. Our life has been full of amazing trips, house projects, friends & family, and plenty of patio time. I wanted something really simple for my mantel this summer. And I've been dying to do a project with wood shims. Put 'em together and blam-o! … [Read more...]
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My favorite part of the hallway & foyer makeover is the mirror tile wall. There are no words to describe my love for this wall. As I said earlier, I have wanted to do this project for a few years and this was the absolute perfect wall for it. I was fully prepared to stick individual half inch mirror tiles on the wall, but luckily I found Kit Kraft. They sell mirror tile sheets. Each sheet measures about … [Read more...]
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I have been ridiculously excited to show you guys this makeover! It's the kind of makeover that makes me feel like I have a whole new house. It's so beautiful! What would the after pictures be without some befores for comparison. The foyer & hall were painted a grayish brown and off-white. Off-white? What was I thinking?! Which really just made everything look a little, well, dingy. There, I said it. The book … [Read more...]
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How about a lovely hanging mobile to help usher in spring? Start by cutting 2 inch strips of paper. Then cut the strips into 2 inch x 2 inch squares. Now cut each square in half diagonally. And your triangles are ready for sewing! Sew your triangles together leaving the thread long at the end. (This is how you'll attach your triangles to your wooden dowel.) Sew each strip of triangles separately so … [Read more...]
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Rascal Flatts & Natasha Bedingfield's CMA Awards Team-Up
Everyone loves a good collaboration, and Rascal Flatts and Natasha Bedingfield were in fine form during the CMA Awards tonight (November 9).
The "Praying for Daylight" hitmakers and the "Unwritten" songstress sang "Easy" with so much heart and soul that the Bridgestone Arena audience erupted in applause.
Rascal Flatts also had a duet with Lionel Richie for his reworked 1980s hit "Dancing on the Ceiling," making the night a genre-crossing roller coaster ride.
Additionally, Rascal Flatts received a nomination for the Vocal Group of the Year Award, though they were edged out by Lady Antebellum.


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Estonia will change its law on religious slaughter, government officials have said.
The change is necessary because religious slaughter "does not take new scientific knowledge into account," the head of Estonia's Animal Welfare Bureau, Sirje Jalakas, told JTA.
She added that "there is no plan to ban" kosher slaughter in Estonia. The change is being determined based on the 2010 DialRel report, Jalakas said.
The report says kosher slaughter, or shechita, causes higher risk, pain and suffering in animals than methods that involve stunning. Jewish religious law requires animals to be conscious when their necks are cut.
The DialRel document served as the scientific basis for a 2011 Dutch bill to ban ritual slaughter. The Dutch Parliament approved the bill but its Senate scrapped it in June.
Estonia's current policy on ritual slaughter is among the European Union's strictest. Authorities must be notified 10 work days ahead of each planned slaughter. A government inspector oversees each procedure. All animals are stunned after their throats are cut - a procedure known as post-cut stunning, which not all rabbis permit.
The DialRel report states post-cut stunning results as "intermediate" for pain and suffering during the post-cut period. In methods involving previous stunning, pain and suffering are "low," the report said.
Moshe Kantor, president of the European Jewish Congress, told JTA his organization "calls on all nations to show the utmost restraint when attempting to change the status quo regarding Jewish traditions and practices." He added: "Proscribing or limiting Jewish practices sends entirely the wrong message to the Jewish community."
Shmuel Kot, Estonia's chief rabbi, said the authorities are consulting him on the planned change. Approximately 1,000 Jews live in Estonia, according to the Estonian Institute.
A spokesperson for the Rabbinical Centre of Europe, a Brussels-based group, said the organization was "confident that any decision on animal slaughter in Estonia would not end in banning the practice."
Shechita is banned in Sweden, Norway, Switzerland and Iceland. Countries that impose post-cut stunning include Estonia, Finland, Denmark and Austria.
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I believe Morozov gave Nobunari the routine. I doubt if Nobi would think of it. I am sure he was fast fed tapes and discs of Chaplin's movies. Well, he did it quite well. Better than Sikhilarudze? Not necessary to decide, I like them both.
However, Nobi will use it at the Olys and he will be quadless. He will be up against 2 old timers with consistent quads - Plushy and Brian both of whom have winning routines also, and if Abbott is having a good day, there is another quadman. Jeremy also is the most prominent musical skater, although the butterflies may hit him. Of course there is Dai, too.
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By Gavin Johnson, WCJB TV20 News
Another public school student was diagnosed with the superbug "M-R-S-A" last week. Now his mom says school officials aren't doing enough to keep other students from catching the disease.
The teen who has M-R-S-A is a tenth grader at Branford High School. And his mom fears other students could soon find themselves visiting a hospital. Because she says the school isn't being completely disinfected. School officials say there's really no way to stop the spread of M-R-S-A. But they are doing everything they can. Suwannee School Health Official, Margaret Wooley, says, "The teachers are wiping surfaces where kids sit, wiping door knobs. we're being very proactive with having wipes for teachers."
So far Suwannee County schools have had seven cases of M-R-S-A reported, Columbia County schools three cases, Marion County zero, and in Alachua County one case was reported.
But Alachua County officials are investigating five illnesses that could be linked to the disease.
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Why Congress doesn't read the bills
But, even assuming we could force legislators to read the bills, would that lead to better government? Maybe not. Carper had a point when he said that modern legislative language "is so arcane, so confusing…[that] it really doesn't make much sense."
If congressmen had to read what they passed, they might draft shorter, more comprehensible bills. But one way to do that is by punting yet more lawmaking authority to the permanent bureaucracy, which can then issue its own mammoth set of unintelligible rules. That hardly solves the problem.
A better idea can be found in a resolution recently introduced by Sen. Jim Bunning, R-KY, requiring all new legislation to be posted online for 72 hours before consideration. That could put the distributed intelligence of the web to work, ferreting out the many devils in the details of proposed laws.
However, that's still just treating symptoms. Federal law has become incomprehensible because Congress has inserted itself into every area of American life.
Because lobbyists don't pay them to read them…just vote on them???
BigWyo on October 27, 2009 at 7:17 PM
Federal law has become incomprehensible because Congress has inserted itself into every area of American life.
Well, let's uninsert them … and make it quick.
darwin on October 27, 2009 at 7:21 PM
I'm not convinced that Nancy Pelosi can read.
WisCon on October 27, 2009 at 7:26 PM
I'm not convinced that Nancy Pelosi can read.
WisCon on October 27, 2009 at 7:26 PM
I feel the same concerning Ried.
Hey, call me crazy, but may the answer if for Congress to pass not small, but fewer bills?
alexwest on October 27, 2009 at 7:29 PM
A better idea can be found in a resolution recently introduced by Sen. Jim Bunning, R-KY, requiring all new legislation to be posted online for 72 hours before consideration. That could put the distributed intelligence of the web to work, ferreting out the many devils in the details of proposed laws.
Yeah, brilliant idea there, Washington Examiner: the ULTIMATE abdication of responsibility.
There hasn't been any new "legislative technology" that legislative scientists somewhere invented in some sort of legislative laboratory. Is even the craziest moonbat on the Washington Examiner's staff really think that Congressmen today are one whit smarter than they were a hundred years ago? That they're somehow able to competently write these Byzantine tomes, yet not quite bright enough to read the product of their own brilliance?
State legislation, by and large, still tends to make as much sense as it always did. Federal legislation is INTENTIONALLY made as convoluted as possible – in some many cases even to the point of being self-contradictory.
Newsflash, Washington Examiner: Congress WANTS these bills to be utterly incoherent – for the exact same reason that Caligula posted his laws at the top of a tower where no one could read them.
There is nothing new under the sun. What Congress is doing today is as old as the concept of corruption itself.
logis on October 27, 2009 at 7:31 PM
There needs to be a simple constitutional amendment which states that any bill with too many pages to read, as these democrats claim the health care bill is, is a bill that can not come up for vote. All bills going to a vote must not be so byzantine that a typical government servant can not read them, or does not have the time to read them.
It's that simple.
Otherwise, anything can be put in those bills and once there, becomes enforceable by the state even though nobody but the writer who surreptitiously inserted that clause would know it was there. In theory, one could put a clause requiring all people over the age of 50 to submit to a colonoscopy, dance a jig in the nude, or go to jail. And until the time comes where such a clause would be struck down by the supreme court, it would be enforced by law. And the cop who shows up to take you to jail would just say, "I'm just doing my job. It's the law."
Scary, eh?
But they can't be bothered to read the bill. That way, they can say they didn't know any of that was in there.
keep the change on October 27, 2009 at 7:41 PM
My guess is, they already know how many billions of pork they put in the bills, they don't need to read them. Just 'give me' and to heck with the taxpayers.
letget on October 27, 2009 at 7:51 PM
State legislation, by and large, still tends to make as much sense as it always did.
logis on October 27, 2009 at 7:31 PM
Two questions:
1. What state do you live in?
2. Do you have to deal much with state legislation?
I have to deal with the minutiae of state legislation on a pretty regular basis, and I find it sometimes completely incomprehensible, often self-contradictory, and almost always confusing.
But then, I live in Minnesota.
notropis on October 27, 2009 at 7:58 PM
This government is doomed. Sad day when it really happens but it's coming. Government is so corrupt they just vote by party. Sick sick sick
petunia on October 27, 2009 at 8:12 PM
This is about abdicating responsibility to stay in office.
This way they can always say "but that was not supposed to happen" when the unintended consequences occur as they always will.
They're not statesmen ready to stand on principle, they're politicians always looking for the easy way.
LincolntheHun on October 27, 2009 at 8:20 PM
A Congress Creature measures their productivity by the amount of new legislation they can draft and implement into law.
aquaviva on October 27, 2009 at 8:21 PM
Why because it's so much easier to spend money ineptly when you don't bother read the fine print
wubu on October 27, 2009 at 8:42 PM
I used to know a site that I could go to that broke down contributions to each and every member of congress / senate, etc…
Anybody know of it, or one like it???
I used to have it saved in my 'favorites' links, but I've since had to start anew…..
bridgetown on October 27, 2009 at 8:47 PM
Don't force them to read the bills.
force them to write SHORTER bills.
I think we need a new amendment to our constitution!
Trov on October 27, 2009 at 8:50 PM
Because the Apollo Alliance writes the bills for them, and because they need plausible deniability?
Buy Danish on October 27, 2009 at 9:06 PM
Don't force them to read the bills.
force them to write SHORTER bills.
I think we need a new amendment to our constitution!
Trov on October 27, 2009 at 8:50 PM
I think it should be fewer bills, all "on topic" as opposed to cramming all kinds of unrelated pork in the same bill, or trying to "slip in" some sleazy law that could not stand on its own.
IrishEyes on October 27, 2009 at 10:08 PM
The excuses for not reading bills don't hold water.
But the problem really lies in the writing of the bills.
Great Documents share one overriding characteristic: they are brief and memorable. The Ten Commandments are a prime example: they state in less than a page the principles upon which virtually all law is founded. The Magna Carta, Articles of Confederation, the Constitution of the United States, and the first Ten Ammendments are also examples of Great Documents.
There is no need for a thousand-page bill on any subject. If there is a clear idea about what is to be accomplished, it could be carefully written and adequately expressed on a single page.
A thousand page bill is a symptom of muddled minds, confusion, poor execution, and a lack of direction. Any bill this long should be vetoed as "not worthy of making into law" no matter what its subject.
I'm in favor of a Constitutional Ammendment which would restrict the entire body of Federal law to 435 pages (both sides, 10 pt type). This is all we need, and it would force Congress to think about whether a measure was really important enough to warrant repealing another law so that there would be a page upon which to write the new law. In such an environment, every school could teach the law to every child.
As it is, I believe we are close to the time when the "Ignorance of the law is no excuse" doctrine will be thrown out. It will only require some sharp lawyer to demonstrate to a court that the law is impossible to know and understand: Congress is making his task easier every day.
The destruction of the "Ignorance is no Excuse" doctrine would destroy our legal system and send us back to the days before the Twelve Tables of Rome reformed society and made it possible to hold the individual responsible for his own actions. The only societal benefit to having this happen is that it would make lawyers completely unnecessary and irrelevant.
landlines on October 28, 2009 at 2:16 AM
An even better solution. Stop turning to govt to solve all the world's problems. If govt weren't so involved with every aspect of everyday life, there would be no need for 90% of the new laws passed every year, and 90% of the laws already on the book.
This would give people time to read and understand the arcane language of bills. It would also free up millions of regulators so they can go out and find real, productive jobs.
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The 15th letter of the Hebrew alphabet will be getting a lot of attention this year. The samech, which represents the number 60, has taken form in California as an 8-feet tall, 400-pound sculpture. Created by the artist Kingsley, the piece — an interactive musical work of art— was commissioned to commemorate Israel's 60th anniversary.
Made of wood, aluminum and steel, and covered with hand-painted canvases, the Kingsley Samech features 60 steel strings, tuned to harmonious chords. It is being shown as part of the Let My People Sing festival, a weeklong series of cultural events in Los Angeles, produced by musician Craig Taubman.
"Ninety percent of my work is interactive. It's something that people absolutely love," Kingsley told The Shmooze. "This is something that everyone can be an accomplished musician with. It really draws people in."
A digital recording device and an amplifier are built into the interior of the sculpture so that the sounds created by the strumming and plucking of participants will not be lost in the moment.
"The viewer really becomes part of the art," Kingsley said.
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The adoption fee for dogs and puppies is $115 and the fee for cats and kittens is $95.00, unless otherwise noted. This includes a physical examination, initial vaccinations, spay/neuter surgery, microchipping, heartworm testing for dogs, feline leukemia testing for cats, and more. Adoption fees for other animals and birds vary.
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- Keep plasma Glucose over 100 mg/dl
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- Mild Hypoglycemia (BG 60-70 mg/dl): Give 15 carb grams
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There is no easy way to answer the question of how many protein shakes you should drink each day.
The truth is that it depends on what brand of shake you are drinking, what a serving is, what your exercise level is, your body weight, and whether you are a man or a woman.
You should follow the manufacturer's instructions on the product that you are purchasing.
There are recent studies showing the benefits of having enough protein and the dangers of getting too much protein.
It is important that you follow the directions and don't "load" when it comes to using protein products.
Aren't all whey protein shakes the same?
No! Different companies make different kinds of protein shakes.
You will find that there are high quality protein shakes that offer better sources of protein, such as from milk and eggs. There are also products with less protein, and more fillers.
It is very important that you know what kind of product that you are using as well as understanding what it is that you are putting into your body.
Choosing a product that is made from whole foods is a good start. However, this isn't a guarantee that you are getting all the protein you need.
For example, a manufacturer could offer a whole foods protein powder using whey protein but use seeds and roots from vegetables as a filler and still call it whole food. It is important that you determine just how much of the product is actually protein based and how much is other stuff.
Why does it matter if I am a man or a woman?
Just like with calories, men need more protein than women. This is where things can get tricky, however, because most manufacturers of protein products don't distinguish portion sizes for men versus women. That is why it is important to know just how much protein you specifically need.
According to Dr. Weil, you should eat 50 to 100 grams of protein each day if you are exercising regularly and are on at least a 2000 calorie a day diet. However, he doesn't make the distinction between what a man should have versus a woman, nor does it specify what to do for lower calorie diets.
According to the CDC, men need no more than 56 grams of protein a day while women need no more than 46 grams of protein each day. The CDC also stipulates that your protein should come from multiple sources each day, such as dairy, fish, beans, and nuts.
The truth is that there is a lot of conflicting information online as to what you really need. Some websites tell you to base it on your weight, and others say to base it on your calories.
Still others say to base your need for protein on your calories combined with how much exercise that you get. Your safest bet is to talk to your doctor and see what he or she recommends.
What happens if I drink too many protein shakes?
In the short term, it is not going to harm you if you drink too many shakes. However, this isn't something that you want to make a habit of!
Some studies show that if you get too much protein for an extended period of time, then you could end up damaging your liver and your kidneys. This can happen sooner if you are drinking shakes because you are getting all of your protein at once.
If you get too much protein, your liver and kidneys have to process it to get it out of the body. You body can only make use of a certain amount of protein, about 20 grams an hour. After that it simply turns it into waste, or worse yet, fat!
It is important that you don't take the advice of weightlifting forums that make a fuss about how a weightlifter can eat or drink 200 or 300 grams of protein each day to maximize their workout. This can be dangerous and can lead to serious health problems.
Are their symptoms to show that I am drinking too many protein shakes?
Unfortunately, there are no warning signs that you have been ingesting too many shakes. Once you start showing symptoms, then you already have a serious problem. The good news is that if your doctor catches it soon enough, you can be treated and live a normal and happy life.
Your best bet is to follow the instructions on the protein that you are using and also follow the advice of your doctor. Protein is excellent for you, but you do need to know when enough is enough!


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|Nov 14, 1995
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|Nov 14, 1994
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|Jul 29, 1991
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|Robert H. Carlson
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|Unisys Corporation
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|Patent Citations (8), Referenced by (6), Classifications (6), Legal Events (11)
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This is a Division of application Ser. No. 07/737,303, filed Jul. 29, 1991, now U.S. Pat. No. 5,381,542.
This case relates to clock systems for redundant computer arrangements and more particularly to techniques for automatically switching between two or more clock-generating systems (cards).
In present computer systems, a "halt load" condition typically results when one switches clock generation from one card to another. This typically corrupts the system, causing loss-of-memory (e.g. because related microprocessor etc. is unable to tolerate clock pulses which are stretched or foreshortened)--hence, loss of the application program being run (at the time of failure) and causes system "down-time" because of the "halt load". An example is the arrangement in FIG. 1, with clock-cards #1B, 1B' coupled to switchover circuit 1A.
This invention allows switchover of system clock generation and distribution: from a primary card to a secondary (back-up) card, with no loss of clock and essential pulse-width requirements maintained, giving a switchover which is "transparent" to the system.
This invention also provides a system designed so that loss of power on one clock-generating card (CGC) does not disturb the (connected) circuit operation of a companion CGC.
As a supplemental feature, this invention teaches the possible use of micro-controller means to control such "Dynamic Clock Switch-over", using a clock source which is separate from the system clock, and is independent.
Workers have for some time been concerned with the problem of switching from one clock source to another [e.g. see U.S. Pat. No. 4,853,653 to Maher for "Multiple Input Clock Selector", but this system must be "halted" before switching clocks; whereupon pulse width is stretched for several clock cycles to avoid generation of short ("runt") pulses--such is not acceptable for systems using a microprocessor, as with this invention, where pulse-width requirements must be maintained.] Also, this invention allows the use of asynchronous clocks, with no analogous problems of stability or anomalous ( "runt") signals.
For a more complete understanding of this invention and further features and advantages thereof, reference should be made to the following, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:
FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a general clock switch-over system that allows switch-over, but only in one direction;
FIG. 2 is a like generalized diagram of a two-clock/two-clock switchover system according to this invention; that allows switchover repeatedly, in both directions;
FIG. 3 is a more detailed functional diagram of one of the two (like) blocks in FIG. 2;
FIGS. 4A, 4B are a more detailed logic circuit of a preferred embodiment of the system of FIG. 2; while FIG. 4C is an associated Timing Diagram; and FIG. 5 diagrams a test circuit controlling inputs to FIGS. 4A, 4B, and FIG. 6 shows the associated command sequence; and
FIG. 7 shows typical "clock buffer output enables" for repeated switchover operation.
In General: FIGS. 2, 3 (details in FIGS. 4A, 4B):
FIG. 2 will give a general sense of this invention. Here, a pair of Switchover Circuits A, B are shown (e.g. each like FIG. 3), each consisting, essentially, of a Phase-Compare circuit PCC feeding a Clock-Control circuit CCC which, at proper times, and under control of a Clock-Internal Control circuit CIC, issues a respective clock-output-enable signal (cf. O-A, O-B). Each CCC is also coupled to (all other) companion CIC stages so as to apply "disable" signals thereto when its own CIC is enabled (at instant of switchover). Switch-over is initiated upon detection of a prescribed "switchover event" (see below) and is executed upon detection of phase alignment.
Workers will appreciate that, in this fashion, one can switch over, from one clock to the other, any number of times and in either direction--yet without experiencing any "Halt Load" or like interruption, and without any resulting "downtime" or loss of program. [cf. whereas only one dynamic switchover circuit is necessary for switching in only one direction].
FIG. 3 illustrates a preferred Dynamic Clock Switchover embodiment (e.g. A or B in FIG. 2) in very schematic, general, block diagram fashion, expanding on FIG. 2.
Here, a "Phase Comparison Stage" PCC is arranged to received system clock signals; i.e. CLK INT from Backup clock card and CLK EXT from primary clock card; a "power-up-clear" signal (usually from associated system power logic; e.g. cf. associated microcontroller MC in FIG. 5), plus a "Primary Select" signal and a "Switchover Enable" signal. [here assume "CLK EXT" in FIG. 3 is the clock signal from the "primary", or operating, clock source, while "CLK INT" is the clock signal from the internal/backup source.]
Phase Comparison stage PCC is arranged and adapted to issue an "OK-to-Switch" signal (to its "Clock Control Stage" CCC) when the clocks are found to be properly "aligned".
Clock Control Stage CCC is arranged and adapted to also receive the same "Power-Up-Clear" and "Primary Select" signals and to issue a "CLK EXT DISABLE OUT" signal, as well as an "enable" signal (to a prescribed CLK INT CONTROL CIRCUIT CIC) when it receives an "OK-to-switch" signal.
Clock Internal Control Circuit CIC is arranged and adapted to issue a "CLK Buffer Enable" signal to turn its clock buffers ON or OFF and to receive a "CLK EXT Disable In" signal that will turn off its clock buffers when it has been designated the "primary" and clock switchover is occurring to the backup card.
Dual Switchover Circuit Operation (FIG. 3)
System Initialization
1) "Power-up clear" signal disables both the SCM board clock drivers (FIG. 4) by driving "CLK Buffer Enable" inactive.
2) The microcontroller (on each card shown in FIG. 2) initializes and establishes a low on "primary select" and a high on "switchover enable" outputs, before "power-up clear" goes high.
3) "Self-test" is run and a decision is made as to which card is designated "primary" and which is "secondary" (back-up).
4) The micro controller, on the card (clock) designated "primary", sets "primary select" high, enabling the system clocks on that board.
1) Switchover will be initiated upon detection by microprocessor of a "Switchover-Event" such as detection (by microprocessor) of a logic-fault or dropping of power on the clock card (or in the "primary cabinet" when 2+ cabinets/partitions are used--a "partition" will be understood as two systems in one cabinet--these "Events" being defined and detected according to the user's discretion and as known in the art; for instance, a controlling microprocessor may be set to disable power and thus initiate the Switchover when it detects some error condition).
2) Whereupon, the secondary micro-controller sets "switchover enable" low, enabling the clock switchover operation by activating (its) Phase Compare stage PCC.
3) Thereafter, when the clocks are in proper "alignment" (or prescribed phase relation--phase relation being understood as depending on clock frequency and values of system components) the "primary clock" is disabled and the "secondary" clock enabled at the same instant. Preferably, "Primary" is disabled and "secondary" enabled during the "high portion" of the clock pulse for a smooth transition.
Switching Back to "Primary":
1A) Thereafter, when the system perceives that the initiating "Switchover-Event" (Switchover-Condition) no longer prevails (e.g. logic fault cured, power then reapplied to Primary card/cabinet), this Switchover Circuit will automatically switch back to the "primary clock".
2A) To do this the "secondary clock" must first temporarily become the "primary". That is, first, the "primary select" on the "actual primary" gets set low, placing it in Back-up status. On the next clock of the "actual-primary" (which later becomes the "secondary"), "primary select" can be set high. The "former-secondary" clock is now the primary clock.
3A) Repeat steps #1 and #2 of "switchover" above, then repeat step #1A here, (i.e. "switching back to primary") to get the clocks back to the original primary.
Implementation in a Gate Array:
Because the circuit of FIG. 4A is here understood as implemented in a gate array, (except for delay line), test paths have been added to insure the functionality of the flip-flops. During test, Scan-1 is set high to select the SDI input; also Testmode-O is set low to disable the "hold" feature on the Clock Control flip-flop. The Output of the last flip-flop can be read at the "Ck-Dis-Out" Output.
It will be understood here that a pair of Switchover Circuits (e.g. each as in FIG. 3) are to be connected in tandem as in FIGS. 4A, 4B. And, upon initialization, such a pair of clock switchover circuits, will be tested for functionality, i.e. by switching from one clock card to the other, and vice versa. To insure this capability, the circuit can be tested; e.g. with a test circuit as in FIG. 5. This test-control circuit is designed and operated to simulate commands from the micro-controller. The circuit is designed to operate continuously so that it can be observed using a real-time oscilloscope. FIG. 6 shows the associated command sequence. The test circuit "holds" until switchover occurs; then, once switchover is detected, commands are issued to switch back in the opposite direction.
FIG. 7 shows associated clock buffer "output enables" for cards 1 and 2 (operated at room temperature). These are opposite logic levels, with switching as expected. Switchover time will vary depending on how close the oscillator frequencies are to one another.
--detail; of FIGS. 4A, 4B:
FIGS. 4A, 4B illustrate a preferred implementation of this FIG. 2, FIG. 3 system, (with like parts identically labeled), with a like preferred clock switchover CKT indicated on each of the two respective cards (Primary CLK on Card 1, Backup on Card 2). Here, the system will be understood as implemented in a CMOS gate array chip which has self-diagnostic features added. The operational description given here assumes the use of discrete IC logic, but without diagnostics, (for simplicity). Note Primary Card 1 with PCC 37, CCC 38 and CIC 39; Back-up card 2 with PCC 31, CCC 33 and CIC 35.
Since the two cards are essentially identical, only card #2 will be elaborated. CIC circuit 35 includes an AND gate 10 fed by output from CC circuit 33 and an external disable line (comprising voltage source VCC and pull-up resistor r-1). CC circuit 33 comprises an AND gate 11 fed by "Primary Select" and "POWER-UP Clear" signals, plus an OR gate 9 fed by output from gate 11 and by output from PC circuit 31. PC circuit 31 comprises a pair of phase-comparison flip-flops 1, 2, feeding an associated AND gate 4 which, in turn, feeds a storage flip flop 3. (flip flops 1, 2, 3 are all D-Type, with individual "clock" and "clear"). Non-inverted output from FF3 is fed to CC circuit 33 as well as to AND gate 5 (along with the inverse of "Primary Select" via inverter 13). AND gate 5 inputs OR gate 6 along with "External Clock". Output from delay line 0 inputs FF2 and is adapted to control clock frequency. Inverter gate 13 inverts "Primary Select" input, while inverter gate 7 inverts the "OK to switch" signal.
--Operation of FIGS. 4A, 4B:
First, after "Power-up", the "Power Up Clear" signal goes low. This clears the Phase Comparison Circuit output (FF #3 in PCC 31, FIG. 4A) to a low, and prevents a (yet-undetermined) Primary Select input (AND gate 11) from propagating through gates 9 and 10, to enable the clock buffers. [avoids a "bus contention" problem]. After system stabilization, the "Power Up Clear" signal goes high, enabling AND gate 10 for "Primary Select" to occur.
Next, "Primary Select" is set high on the designated primary clock card (cf. PCC 37, CCC 38), enabling its clocks. "Primary Select" remains low on the designated backup-clock card. (going to PCC 31, CCC 33).
Phase Comparison Circuit (PCC):
Upon detection of a "Switchover Event" (see above), a controller (e.g. preferably microprocessor or microcontroller, etc.) sets "Switchover Enable" high on the backup clock card, enabling the phase comparison with "D" Flip-Flops 1 & 2, (FIG. 4A).
The Primary clock source (Clock External, see CLK EXT, FIG. 3) and Backup clock source (Clock Internal) are checked, for phase relationship. The Ext Clk is delayed by a delay stage (see delay line 0, FIG. 4A) by two different amounts, each one clocking a respective one of flip flops 1 & 2. When both 1 and 2 are high, "phase alignment" is "acceptable"; so AND gate 4 goes high, and this is registered on the next Ext Clk in FF 3. The registered high output is ANDed at 5, with the "high" inputted from the inverted-Low of "Primary Select". This "high" goes to OR gate 6 which prevents further clocking of the register flip-flop 3.
Clock Control Circuit (CCC, 33):
At the same time, the output high of FF3 (called "OK to Switch") goes to the clock control circuit CCC(33) which inverts it and sends out a low on Clk Ext Disable Out line. This signal goes to the primary clock card's internal control circuit 39 and disables (tristates) the clock buffers while in a high output state. The clock buffers are terminated with a "pull-up" (or split termination) and so remain in a high output state when tristated. This is done by causing the output of AND gate 8 in CIC 39 to go low. The other input to AND gate 8 (from CCC 38) is high.
And, at the same time, the "OK to Switch" signal goes to the OR gate 9 input where it causes the output to go high. The other input to OR gate 9 is Low.
Clock Internal Control Circuit (CIC, 35):
This high from gate 9 goes to AND gate 10 whose other input is high. The output of AND gate 10 goes high, enabling the clock buffers, which now go from a tristate condition to a high logic level. (Clock inputs are still high.) The clocks are now completely switched to Backup Card #2 (FIG. 4A).
It is possible to switch clocks from the backup card (cf. Card 2, FIG. 4A) back to the primary card (Card 1, FIG. 4B). First, the "Switchover Enable" signal is set low on the Backup Card (FIG. 4A), clearing FF's 1 & 2 and causing the output of AND gate 4 to go low.
"Primary Select" on primary card #1 gets set low, throwing it into "backup" status. Then, "Primary Select" on the backup card (#2, FIG. 4A) is set high, and so converts card-2 into the "Primary" card. When "Primary Select" thus goes high, it propagates through AND gate 11 to OR gate 9--this keeping the output of OR gate 9 high, and thus keeping the clock buffers enabled through AND gate 10.
As this occurs, the "Primary Select" high is inverted, causing the output of AND gate 5 to go low. This allows "Clk Ext" to go through OR gate 6 to FF 3. Since the output of AND gate 4 is low, the next clock to FF 3 will cause the output to go low. This will go to OR gate 9 where it will have no effect since "Primary Select" is already high.
To switch back to the original primary card (Card #1, FIG. 4B, ) the sequence of clock switchover and switch-back (to primary) is repeated. This time, the original (primary) card is the "backup" card.
FIG. 4-C is a Timing diagram to illustrate typical time relations, for a 16 MH2 clock, between the signals in FIGS. 4A-4B, as implemented on a clock gate array chip. [note, "acceptable alignment" extremes are labeled aa, bb, respectively].
Note that, because of delay line tolerance and register setup time variance, the CLKINT signal could go high as late as 17 ns, and could go low as early as 36.5 ns. The CLKINT enable delay must therefore fall between 17 ns. to 36.5 ns. The CLKEXT delay can be anywhere from 0 to 31.5 ns.
Workers will note the efficiency of each dynamic switchover circuit (FIGS. 4A, 4B), each requiring only one resistor (r-1), one delay line (cf. 0), two inverter gates (cf. 7, 13), two OR gates (cf. 6, 9), four AND gates (cf. 4, 5, 10, 11) and three D-flip-flops (cf. 1, 2, 3; each with individual "clock" and "clear").
The Dynamic Clock Switchover Circuits described above will be understood as an implementation for a 2-clock system. Each includes a back-up clock generation card for switching clocks from a primary card to itself when given the switchover command. It will also switch clocks back to the primary when given the indicated command sequence (e.g. see FIG. 6 ).
However, workers will appreciate that such arrangements can be adapted to monitor any number of clocks by adding additional "phase comparison stages", to switch from any of those clocks to itself, or (with slight modification) from itself to any of those clocks.
The upper limit of clock frequency that can be monitored is determined by the logic used in the Dynamic Clock Switchover Circuit. (This application was for 16 MHz implemented in a CMOS gate array.) There is theoretically no lower frequency limit.
It will be understood that the preferred embodiments described herein are only exemplary and illustrative, and that the invention is capable of many modifications and variations in construction, arrangement and use, without departing from the spirit of what is claimed.
For example, the means and methods disclosed herein are also somewhat applicable to other related computer systems and associated timing circuits. And, this invention is applicable for clock cards for other like systems.
Accordingly, the present invention should be considered as encompassing all possible modifications and variations coming within the scope of the following appended claims.
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"Recent light was shed on the Black presence in corporate law when more than 60 law firms agreed to give their clients diversity data on their legal teams. As reported in a May 13, 2005, article in the New York Law Journal, it was because of a pact brokered by the New York County Lawyers Association," says Nadine C. Johnson, president of the Metropolitan Black Bar Association in New York. "This effort and others like it, where firms sign on to a statement committing to diversity, makes for a more level playing field," she says.
Increasing the Black presence makes economic sense, Johnson says. "The climate will be driven by the community these corporations serve. The demand for more Black attorneys by corporate clients is a definitive incentive for corporations and large law firms to increase their level of hiring attorneys of color," she says.
According to the Minority Corporate Counsel Association's "2005 Fortune 500 General Counsel Survey," 28, or 5.6 percent, of Fortune 500 general counsel are minorities and 76, or 15 percent, are women. Of the 76 who are women, five, or 0.5 percent, are minorities. Of the total 28 percent who are minorities, 19, or 3.8 percent, are African-American, no change from 2004; five, or 1 percent, are Hispanic, an increase of three persons from 2004; three, or 0.6 percent, are Asian/Pacific Islanders, an increase of one person from 2004; and one, or 0.2 percent, is Native American, an increase of one person from 2004.
"If you take a look at the numbers, they are indicative of where corporations are in terms of diversity in their legal departments. There are currently 28 minority general counsels (Fortune 500 companies). That's a huge increase from where corporate America was three to five years ago," says Shawn Boynes, the association's director of programs.
MCCA was founded in 1997 to advocate for the expanded hiring, retention and promotion of minority attorneys in corporate law departments and in the law firms that serve them. So pressing are these issues that the association's Sixth Annual Creating Pathways to Diversity Conference, held Nov. 2 at the New York Marriott Marquis Hotel, was sold out well before the event. Titles of the conference's workshops and seminars reflect some of the biggest frustrations of diversity in corporate law. Some examples:
- "Diversity and Pro Bono—Separate But Not Equal." Many organizations group diversity and pro bono initiatives together. While both are very important, they need different strategic attention to ensure success, MCCA says.
- "Busting the Myth About Exclusion." The perception persists among white attorneys that efforts to assist ethnic minorities are made at their expense.
- "Developing Affinity Groups: Learn-ing From Corporate Counter-parts." Law firms still struggling with diversity can learn from corporations that have taken the lead on building diverse organizations.
In 2003, MCCA launched Creating Pathways to Diversity™, a three-year research project to study how corporate law departments and law firms design, implement and monitor their diversity progress. Association officials say that by collecting and reporting on diversity best practices in law firms and law departments, they will be able to create effective professional skills development programs for minority attorneys.
Costly workplace discrimination lawsuits, including high-profile cases at major corporations such as The Coca Cola Co. and Morgan Stanley, are forcing the issue of diversity in corporate law. A Jan. 10, 2005, report in Fortune notes that 63 percent of corporate general counsel identify employment discrimination lawsuits as their companies' greatest exposure. The Washington Post has reported that workplace discrimination lawsuits are the second largest source of federal civil litigation.
"Creative recruitment of qualified attorneys from tier three and tier four law schools and from qualified attorneys who have gained experience in the public sector would certainly increase the likelihood of more Black attorneys in corporate America," Johnson says.
MCCA has made the recruitment of more Blacks to the corporate legal world a priority. Educational programs, training, scholarships and partnering with law schools that provide financial assistance will play a larger role in its recruitment strategy, it says. Equally important, the association will continue to monitor diversity advancement in law offices nationwide.
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It's relatively easy to objectively evaluate players. That's not the case with managers or GMs, however — though I gave my best shot at it earlier with respect to the Bochy extension. Now, I'll tackle the Sabean extension. The fact of the matter is, the process of an organization's decision-making extends beyond the GM. Always. He often gets all the credit or blame for a specific move, but many decision-makers in the front office play a significant role in team moves — whether it be signings, contracts, et al.
With that in mind, let's discuss Sabean. It's easy to be lazy in criticizing him. Mention the Barry Zito and Aaron Rowand albatrosses, throw in a comment about his love of veteran players, and voila. In reality though, Sabean is a lot more complicated than the veteran-loving moron that some portray him as (I've probably done so many times in the past, admittedly). This is just an oversimplified hyperbolic image of him, and isn't an entirely fair/accurate assessment.
As an exercise, let's just assume Sabean was not at all responsible for signing Zito or Rowand. He has, after all, been somewhat cleared of those deals in the past. Obviously it's quite a stretch to say he played no role (or even a minimal role) in dishing out those contracts, but that's not the point here. If we clear him of these, imagine a Sabean sans Rowand/Zito — how does his record as Giants GM look?
On a very basic level, he seems to be incapable of putting together a good offense, which ultimately stems from a flawed approach when it comes to evaluating hitters. A look back at the hitters he's acquired in recent years, and this becomes evident. Sabean guaranteed Miguel Tejada, a 37-year-old shortstop, for $6.5 MM in November. The original Aubrey Huff signing worked out well, but that was quite obviously just as much luck as it was Sabean, and it's not like Huff was Sabean's first (or even second) option. Oh yeah, and Huff 2.0 is a disaster so far. The Edgar Renteria deal was too lucrative, and though the Juan Uribe contracts were both quite successful, it (again) seems like luck played a large role. Consider that Uribe was an 80 OPS+ hitter in eight seasons prior to coming to San Francisco, but in his two seasons here, he was north of 100 (107 OPS+). It's obviously not all blemishes here, but there seems to be a pattern. I think the two best examples of recent Sabean screw-ups in player evaluation are Orlando Cabrera and Willie Bloomquist. Cabrera was so clearly a useless player when he was acquired, and yet the Giants gave up a decent prospect in exchange for him. To nobody's surprise, Cabrera was awful in his brief time here. And then there's Willie Bloomquist, career 1.3 WAR — all of which came in his first two seasons, who the Giants offered a two-year $4.6MM deal. These kinds of moves/offers only reinforce that Sabean stereotype.
Then there's the positive, of course. Under Sabean, just one year ago, the Giants won the World Series. He's assembled a pitching staff that's consistently great; he had plenty of opportunities to trade Tim Lincecum, Matt Cain, Jonathan Sanchez, or Madison Bumgarner for a bat, but he kept them around long enough to win a championship. He has an extensive scouting background, so it doesn't seem too far off to give him some credit for the homegrown pitching, as well as the solid core of young hitting talent the Giants have formed in Pablo Sandoval/Buster Posey/Brandon Belt.
Unfortunately, it'll be his task in the next few years to complement this talent with solid regulars. He's not nearly as bad as some might say, but I can't get around the fact that I'm just not excited about the prospect of having him around for the next few years. If history tells us anything, it's that shopping for position players isn't his forte.
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The Wilmington, N.C., housing market ended the year on a good note, despite the region's tough economic times.
Home sales rebounded from a slow start when a boost from the first-time home buyer tax credit kicked in. The buyers who took advantage of it accounted for 34% of home sales last year, says Mary Martin, president of the Wilmington Regional Association of Realtors.
Now that the tax credit has been extended and expanded to include repeat home buyers, agents hope it will keep sales moving. But beach property sales are still lagging: Loans are much stricter for vacation-home buyers and investors, Martin says.
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•Sales status. Last year, Wilmington home sales were down 16.2% compared with the previous year. But in the last quarter of the year, sales reversed. In December, sales were up 19.8% from December 2008. The improvement has raised hopes that the market has hit bottom and may be turning around, Martin says.
•Price points. The median price of houses sold was 5.6% less than a year earlier. Home foreclosures are declining. "Prices seem to be stabilizing, which is good," Martin says.
New homes are being concentrated in the $200,000-to-$250,000 range, because those are selling, Martin says. The price range is not just desired by first-time home buyers: Older empty-nester couples are moving into such smaller homes, too.
•Local economy. The unemployment rate was 10.2% in November, slightly higher than the national rate of 10% at the time.
"We've been more hard hit with this downturn than any of the five that I've experienced as an economist," says William Hall, professor of economics at University of North Carolina-Wilmington.
The real estate development industry in particular is suffering.
"That is more than just construction. It includes finance, insurance, real estate leasing, architects and others," Hall says.
About three years ago, economic analysts estimated that one out of five people in southeastern North Carolina had a job related to real estate development. The numbers are closer to one in 10 now, Hall says.
•Hot 'hoods. Wilmington is a historic port city. The downtown area has cobblestone streets, boutiques, restaurants and the Cape Fear Riverwalk. Many people love the historic charm, Martin says. And of late, more of them can afford to live downtown because condominiums have been built there.
The new buildings are not modern-looking on the outside, because the city requires them to fit in downtown. The price for a one-bedroom condo ranges from about $160,000 to $180,000, while a two-bedroom starts at about $200,000, Martin says.
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My brother Cathal leapt into the air to head the ball when Kilkully Decking played Mulligans played at Turners Cross a few weeks ago.
Unfortunately they lost, but it was a great game of football. Cathal played a blinder!
A merry-go-round or whatever you call it kept the kids entertained in the Peace Park last night as Santa visited courtesy of 96FM.
Even the Lord Mayor of Cork turned up. He had no problems finding parking. I saw his car parked up on the broad new pavement outside the park. The "07 C 1" number plate is very distinctive.
These are the swanky new offices of estate agent Sherry FitzGerald in Cork. I find it intriguing that the owners decided to bring in other agents to sell the other floor space in the building.
There are signs for Savills/Hamilton Osborn King and Lisney on the top floor directly above the "Sherry FitzGerald" logo. I'd be really unhappy about that if I was them and had spent so much money on new offices. 🙂
A bright red trawler pictured in Dingle Harbour last September.
The name of the vessel, "Cu Na Mara", literally means "Hound of the Seas"!
Bigeoino says I made it to the front of "Cork Places". Does anyone know what that is? Is it a magazine? I'm going to ask in Easons later today.
OMG! During a test flight of the What the Duck balloon for a parade it broke it's tether and the wind blew it away! Yikes!
Hehe. Yes, yes. it's fake. Good video though! Via TOP.
A fuel truck from Maxol fuels a boat docked at Dingle Harbour with diesel.
Meanwhile, a long lorry next to it is loaded with goods from the boat. Busy times.
Two small boats tied up and out of the water on the Dingle Peninsula, Co. Kerry.
Today is dull, there's a glimpse of blue out, it's cold, there's a chilly wind blowing.
Blue sky and fluffy clouds in Kerry while on holiday. Great memories.
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Hertzian space : modelling spatial presence
Taylor, Mark (2007) Hertzian space : modelling spatial presence. In Burry, Mark, Ostwald, Michael, Downton, Peter, & Mina, Andrea (Eds.) Homo Faber : modelling ideas. Spatial Information Architecture Laboratory, Australia, Victoria, Melbourne, pp. 148-153.
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OK Kindergartner Forced to Turn College Shirt Inside Out
There's a buzz around the schools in Oklahoma's capital city, a controversy brewing over the decision to force a kindergartner to turn his t-shirt inside out because it supported a popular, legitimate college.
FOX News Radio's Chris Hoenig explains:
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The 5-year-old's shirt didn't have any threatening messages or racy images, though it did have a wolverine…a University of Michigan wolverine. Oklahoma City Public Schools have banned all apparel supporting pro sports teams and out-of-state college teams since 2005 because of concerns about gangs representing themselves with sports clothing. Some aren't so sure:
(Parent) "I don't think that wearing a different team's shirt is gonna disrupt class any more than an OU or an OSU shirt would."
The school district says they'll review the policy, which some parents do back.
(Parents) "If they set the rule, I think that we need to abide by that.//They don't need to wear superhero costumes to school, and Harley t-shirts and things like that. They don't need that."
Chris Hoenig, FOX News Radio.
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