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Benchmarking and systems performance - hosted by Elisabeth Stahl
Blog Authors: ELISABETH STAHL 0600029JQ8 is Chief Technical Strategist and Executive IT Specialist, IBM Systems and Technology Group, and has been working in systems performance for over 25 years.
Comparing Apples to Kumquats with the Sun T2
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Today Sun announced the SPARC Enterprise T5120 and T5220 servers - the first servers using the new UltraSPARC T2 processor.
Sun compares an SAP SD T5120 benchmark to an IBM System p 570 POWER6 result - but, amazingly, the footnote about this claim is all about the HP rx6600. What's going on here? Maybe the footnote is about the HP system because in reality the POWER6 p570 achieves 1.84 times more performance than the T5120.(1)
Sun compares a T5220 Notesbench result to the IBM System x3650, a configuration that is half the number of cores and more than 2.6 times less memory.(2)
Sun compares other vendors' power configurator values and maximum power values to Sun's actual power measurements from their benchmarks. Not exactly apples to apples is it ?
Not even Cortlands vs. guavas.
(1) Sun SPARC Enterprise Model T5120 (8 cores, 64 threads, 1 UltraSPARC T2 1.4 GHz chip) with 64 GB main memory SAP SD 2-tier result of 2,175 SD Users ( 1.91 seconds avg. response time, cert #2007059) vs. IBM System p 570 (4.7 GHz) best 8-core two-tier SAP SD Standard Application Benchmark result (4010 benchmark users, 1.96 second average response time, cert # 2007038) running Oracle 10g, AIX 5L V5.3, SAP ECC Release 6.0. (8 processor cores/4 chips/16 threads) with 64 GB memory.
(2) Sun SPARC Enterprise 5220 (1 1.4 GHz UltraSPARC T2, 8 cores, 64GB RAM) result of 43,000 users, $2.89 per user, 36,240 NotesMark tpm, 584 ms avg on NotesBench R6iNotes vs. IBM x3650 4-core(2 Intel Xeon 5160 3.0GHz chips, 24GB RAM) result of 22,000 Users, 17,777 NotesMark, $3.47/User, $4.30/NotesMark
Sources: http://www.sap.com/solutions/benchmark/; http://www.notesbench.org; Results as of 10/09/07.
The postings on this site solely reflect the personal views of the author and do not necessarily represent the views, positions, strategies or opinions of IBM or IBM management.
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POWER7 Scaling
Last night I watched "The Prisoner of Zenda." Both versions. One of my favorite scenes is when the fake King is scaling the castle wall after having a swim in the moat.
There's been a lot of talk recently about POWER7 scaling. Scaling is very important because it shows us what a system can really do, whether it's a small system or a system at the very high end.
It is imperative to stick with the same system when you are doing your scaling analysis -- the same system, chip, GHz, system software, benchmark. If you don't, you're not getting the true scaling ratio. As an example, look at SPECfp_rate2006 on the Power 780 as you go from 16 cores to 64 cores. The scaling ratio is over 95%. (1) I saw a comment on this recently from one of my favorite analysts - "No other system on the planet can scale . . . at that close of a linear scaling ratio."
"Fate doesn't always make the right men kings." In this case, the right man and the right systems scaled the wall.
(1) A 16-core IBM Power 780 (MaxCore, 3.86 GHz) (586 SPECfp_rate2006 result, 16 cores, 2 chips, 8 cores/chip, 4 threads/core). A 64-core IBM Power 780 (MaxCore, 3.86 GHz) (2,240 SPECfp_rate2006 result, 64 cores, 8 chips, 8 cores/chip, 4 threads/core). www.spec.org. Results current as of 3/25/10.
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A Consolidation, Virtualization and Power Study on the IBM System z10
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As the cost of power grows significantly and data centers start to need more power than they have available, consolidation and virtualization become important energy management strategies for corporations around the world. IBM has long been a champion of energy efficiency and the new IBM System z10 is an outstanding platform for the integration of power efficiency and performance. A new white paper demonstrates the IBM System z10 as an excellent system for power efficiency and performance, discusses server consolidation and virtualization implementation and strategies, and highlights a power benchmarking study on this platform.
The postings on this site solely reflect the personal views of the author and do not necessarily represent the views, positions, strategies or opinions of IBM or IBM management.
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50 Hours Without Power
I live pretty far from the ocean. And a thousand miles from Texas. But I was without power for the last 50 hours because of Hurricane Ike.
At least it wasn't sub-zero January. And it certaintly wasn't as bad for me as those in our community who needed power for their wells and had no power and no clean water. And it certainly wasn't as bad here as in Texas. Probably the worst parts here were a refrigerator full of food going bad and no power for the laptop.
It was important to look on the bright side. We took long night time walks. We read much more. And best of all, we got enough hours of sleep for once.
In my last blog entry before the outage, I wrote lightly about HP and their lack of industry standard benchmarks for their 24 hours of computer battery time. What I would have given yesterday for 24 hours of computer battery time. Or even 4.
The postings on this site solely reflect the personal views of the author and do not necessarily represent the views, positions, strategies or opinions of IBM or IBM management.
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You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling in France. With this guide, you'll explore sleepy villages, romantic hill towns, and cosmopolitan cities, including Paris, Avignon, and Nice. Climb the Eiffel Tower, wander world-renowned museums, and dine at sidewalk cafés. Then escape to the sunny countryside, where you can explore castles of all shapes and sizes or pedal your way from village to vineyard. With its Swiss-like Alps, Italian-style Riviera, and Germanic Alsace, France offers Europe's greatest variety. A good vin rouge is never more than a stroll away. Rick's candid, humorous advice will guide you to good-value hotels and restaurants. He'll help you plan where to go and what to see, depending on the length of your trip. You'll get up-to-date recommendations about what is worth your time and money. More than just reviews and directions, a Rick Steves guidebook is a tour guide in your pocket
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Rick Steves is on a mission: to help make European travel accessible and meaningful for Americans. Rick has spent 100 days every year since 1973 exploring Europe. He's researched and written 24 travel guidebooks and hosts the public television series Rick Steves' Europe, now in its seventh season. He also organizes and leads tours of Europe and offers an information-packed website (ricksteves.com). Rick lives in Edmonds, WA, just north of Seattle, with his family.
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Recently I discovered the most exquisite treasure trove on my way to one of my favorite restaurants in San Francisco. Tucked in an alley is the new shop and studio of interior designer, collector and visual storyteller, Jonathan Rachman.
Upon meeting the very first thing Jonathan proclaimed was he's a "hoarder". But as you can see, he is a hoarder of...
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because everything they do is magic.
i love herriott grace. everything the canadian father-daughter woodworking and design team creates is of the finest taste, and stunning in its simplicity. not to mention the presentation — their photos are a work of art unto themselves. Lance lives in Victoria, and sends his handmade goods to Nikole in Toronto where she styles and photographs the pieces, and together...
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vintage finds for a modern world: ceramics.
i was recently checking out the rue archives, when i came across my vintage white ceramics collection (i was happily featured back in their first issue!). i love all my white ceramics — some old, some new and it gave me the idea to round some up for this week's vintage finds for a modern world. when i write under this topic, items i scout out don't necessarily...
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Bird Creek Overflow Parking
(Anchorage Region)
Bird Creek campground overflow is located south of Anchorage at Bird Creek. The campground there also offers experiences ranging from fishing, hiking, whale watching, wildlife viewing, and spectacular sunsets.
All have wooded sites with fire rings and picnic tables, water and latrines. Campground hosts offer assistance and answer questions about the area. Firewood is often available near the host's site for a small fee.
The Overflow campground is OPEN. The Bird Creek Campground is currently closed for renovations.
- ADA Facility - Yes
- 495,204 Acres
- 20 Campsites ($20/vehicle)
- 35' RV size limit
- Camping Limit - 7 nights
- Daily Parking Fee - ($5)
- Toilets -
- Water -
- Picnic Sites (20)
- Trails -
- Camping
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Southeast of Anchorage about 20 miles (Mile 101 Seward Highway) just east of Bird Creek Bridge.


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Nausea and Vomiting (cont.)
Benjamin Wedro, MD, FACEP, FAAEM
Dr. Ben Wedro practices emergency medicine at Gundersen Clinic, a regional trauma center in La Crosse, Wisconsin. His background includes undergraduate and medical studies at the University of Alberta, a Family Practice internship at Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario and residency training in Emergency Medicine at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center.
Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD
Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, is a U.S. board-certified Anatomic Pathologist with subspecialty training in the fields of Experimental and Molecular Pathology. Dr. Stöppler's educational background includes a BA with Highest Distinction from the University of Virginia and an MD from the University of North Carolina. She completed residency training in Anatomic Pathology at Georgetown University followed by subspecialty fellowship training in molecular diagnostics and experimental pathology.
In this Article
- Nausea and vomiting facts
- Introduction to nausea and vomiting
- What causes nausea or vomiting?
- Acute gastritis and nausea and vomiting
- Central causes of nausea and vomiting
- Nausea and vomiting associated with illness
- Nausea and vomiting from medications and medical treatments
- Nausea and vomiting and bowel obstruction
- Nausea and vomiting in pregnancy (morning sickness)
- Vomiting in infants
- What are home remedies for nausea or vomiting?
- When should I call the doctor regarding nausea and vomiting?
- How is the source of nausea or vomiting diagnosed?
- What is the treatment for nausea or vomiting?
Acute gastritis and nausea and vomiting
Acute gastritis is often caused by something that irritates the lining of the stomach. Examples include:
- Infections: Infections are often the cause of stomach irritation, whether it is a common virus or another type of infection. There may be associated crampy upper abdominal pain that is associated with the nausea and vomiting. Fever ,and chills may be present. Common viral infections include noroviruses and rotavirus. Infection by bacteria in the Helicobacter family (such as H. Pylori) can also be the infectious agent.
- Stomach flu: Stomach flu (gastroenteritis) is when vomiting and diarrhea occur together and is associated with a viral infection. It should not be confused with influenza (symptoms include fever, chills, cough, and muscle pain.
- Food poisoning: Food poisoning may cause significant vomiting, and the most common cause is a toxin released by the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus. Symptoms of food poisoning begin within a couple hours of eating contaminated or poorly prepared food. Other bacterial causes of food poisoning include Salmonella, Campylobacter, Shigella, E. coli, Listeria, or Clostridium botulinum (botulism).
- Other stomach irritants: alcohol, smoking, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs) such as aspirin and ibuprofen may irritate the stomach lining and cause nausea and vomiting.
- Peptic ulcer disease: Peptic ulcer disease can range from mild irritation of the stomach lining to the formation of a defect in the protective lining of the stomach called an ulcer.
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD, reflux esophagitis): Nausea or vomiting is also associated with GERD (acid from the stomach is refluxed into the esophagus).
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Interpretation of Transnasal Esophagoscopy Findings (TNE)
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|Larynx Disease
|Procedure: Transnasal Esophagoscopy
|Phase 4
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Non-Randomized
Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: Open Label
Primary Purpose: Diagnostic
|Official Title:
|An Interdisciplinary Interpretation of Transnasal Esophagoscopy Findings
- The intraobserver variability of Transnasal Esophagoscopy [ Time Frame: one week apart ]
- The interdisciplinary variability of Transnasal Esophagoscopy [ Time Frame: one week apaart ]
|Study Start Date:
|September 2006
|Study Completion Date:
|April 2008
|Primary Completion Date:
|April 2008 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
Transnasal Esophagoscopy
Procedure: Transnasal Esophagoscopy
fiberoptic exam of esophagus thru nares
Detailed Description:
Throat symptoms are common complaints for many patients. Some symptoms are thought to be attributable to laryngopharyngeal reflux (i.e. the reflux of stomach acid to the level of the larynx). It is unclear what role laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) has in producing throat symptoms and its relationship to laryngeal pathology. LPR may be more carefully diagnosed if knowledge could be obtained regarding the presence of esophageal manifestations of reflux of stomach acid. Although LPR may occur in the absence of esophageal manifestations, the presence may make this diagnosis more probable. If so, therapy can be more carefully directed.
Using a flexible endoscope, otolaryngologists perform transnasal flexible laryngoscopy. This requires only topical anesthesia and occurs in the clinic setting. The small caliber transnasal esophagoscope was developed in recent years and is performed in a similar manner. It can provide key information regarding esophageal pathology. This obviates the need for administration of anesthesia (i.e. other than the topical, non-sedating agent). Transnasal flexible laryngoscopy is considered to be the standard of care for evaluation of the larynx. Transnasal esophagoscopy is an extension of this standard of care.
There are a number of studies demonstrating the safety and utility of transnasal esophagoscopy in humans. Typically these studies are composed of retrospectively on a select group of patients. Additionally the TNE findings are reviewed by one medical discipline. This study will be the first prospective analysis of TNE in which the findings will be reviewed in a multidisciplinary manner (i.e. otolaryngologists and gastroenterologist). Also, the population involved will be more general than previous studies, representing a myriad of throat symptoms.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years and older (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion criteria:
- Study participants include persons 18 years and older
- Patients presenting to the Vanderbilt Voice Center and complaining of throat symptoms. These include hoarseness, throat clearing/pain/burning, heartburn, globus sensation, and acidic/sour taste.
- New and return patients will be included.
Exclusion criteria:
- Participants who are unwilling to undergo the study
- Patients who have had prior esophagoscopy
- Those who do not sign the consent
- Pregnant women.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00372918
|United States, Tennessee
|Vanderbilt ENT Clinic
|Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37232-5280
|Principal Investigator:
|Michael F Vaezi, MD PhD MS
|Vanderbilt University
|Responsible Party:
|Michael F. Vaezi, MD, PhD, MS epi, Vanderbilt University Medical Center Department of GI Research
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT00372918 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|Study First Received:
|September 5, 2006
|Last Updated:
|June 4, 2008
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Laryngeal Diseases
Respiratory Tract Diseases
Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases
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Architectural artist Aleksander "Olek" Novak-Zemplinski, co-founder of bioLINIA, has walked away with the first-place prize in the 2008 Dwell Wacom Live Eco-Design Rendering Challenge, a real-time architectural drawing contest held at this year's Dwell on Design Conference in Los Angeles. Digital artist and designer Mark Goerner placed second. According to the judges, the top two winners best met the competition criteria of creativity, aesthetics, light, flow, eco-friendly efficiency, layout, and adherance to cost parameters.
Seven of L.A.'s top design-rendering professionals competed in the rendering challenge. The exercise consisted of two 45-minute rounds of drawing on Wacom Cintiq Interactive Pen Display monitors. The monitors projected designs onto a 32-foot octagonal array of high-definition plasma screens so audience members could see sketches as they were created.
Competitors produced 2-D renderings of sustainable and modular homes and room designs that adhered to Dwell design principles, among them using green technologies for energy efficiency, incorporating ample natural light and color, restricting building costs to less than $300,000, and limiting total square footage to 3,000 square feet.
Judges were: Hernan Diaz-Alonso, principal, Xefirotarch, and professor at SCI-Arc; Paul Petrunia, founder of Archinect; Scott Robertson, New Media department chair, Art Center College of Design; Max Crome, principal, Crome Architecture; Geoff Manaugh, senior editor, Dwell; Santino Medina, Gehry Technologies | Los Angeles; and Jeffrey Daniels, AIA, Jeffrey Daniels Architects.


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Pedalin' With Polly Wogg in Tour de Cure June 3rd
The things I get myself into. First it was rappelling over the Adirondack Bank Building for Special Olympics. Now it's bike riding for the American Diabetes Association in the Tour de Cure June 3rd at Verona Beach State Park. Since it's such a great cause, I couldn't say no, but bikes and I just don't get along. The last time I was on a bicycle was when I was 15 and it ended with a concussion and a trip to the emergency room. Hopefully now that I'm older, I'm wiser too, so I'll wear a helmet.
Kick off Event
The Tour de Cure kickoff event is March 13th at Schuss Ski and Bike Shop on Commercial Drive in New Hartford from 5-8pm. I'll be heading over to Schuss to get hooked up with the correct bike, helmet and some sort of padding for my butt. I can already hear it complaining about sitting on a bicycle seat for 15 MILES! And 15 miles is the shortest distance. Hope I make it 5!
I'm Riding For
I'll be riding in honor of my father in law who had diabetes and passed away over a year ago, as well as Bigg Vinny from Trailer Choir. Vinny suffered from diabetes before going on 'The Biggest Loser.' If he can go from over 400 pounds to less than 200, I can ride 15 miles – I hope.
How You Can Help
I can't do this alone. I need your support. You can help by joining my team 'Pedalin' with Polly Wogg.' If you use the password FROG (in all caps) you'll get $10 off your registration. Then just raise $150 in pledges. Don't want to ride 15 miles? You can show your support by donating to the cause. Everyone who donates will go into a drawing for a number of great prizes, including FrogFest tickets with backstage passes and the bike I'll be riding from Schuss Ski & Bike show. It's just our way to say thanks for supporting the American Diabetes Association and Big Frog 104.
$10 donation – 1 raffle ticket
$25 donation – 3 raffle tickets
FrogFest tickets with meet & greets
Schuss Ski & Bike Shop mountain bike
Pedalin' With Polly Wogg Team Members
Shannon Humphrey
Shayna Fick
PJ Jackson
Paul Link
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More details coming soon, including video of my training journey. I can almost put money on there being tears at some point, so stay tuned.


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Some players have reported that an unspecified error occurs when running the game client launcher. This rivals the legendary Windows 10 error of "Something Happened" .
This problem occurs after Adobe Flash Player updates to Version 220.127.116.117. I'm surprised so many people are affected, as this didn't affect me since I'm still using:
Outdated plugins FTW! (I uninstalled Chrome some time back, and uses mostly Firefox.) There are 3 types of Flash Players - ActiveX for Internet Explorer, PPAPI for Chrome, and NPAPI for Firefox. GE game launcher uses Internet Explorer, so the ActiveX version is the one that needs fixing. You may also need PPAPI/NPAPI as well, depending on which browser you are using.
According to GE SEA Facebook :
It's been reported that the Game Launcher does not work properly after the Adobe Flash Player's automatic update. This is a global issue and affects not only GE.
If you are facing this situation, the following solution might help:
- Windows Settings > Programs > Adobe Flash Player [Uninstall]
- Click the link below and download the latest version of the Flash Player HERE .
Alternatively, see Adobe.com Archived Flash Player Versions .
Forum user bluehawk also mentions additional issues with Windows 10 here :
If you have Windows 10, you can't simply uninstall the latest version and install the previous version of Adobe Flash Player... BUT there is a solution.
Reboot and run the game.
- Go into your Windows Update screen and select Advanced Options. (Settings, Update & Security, Windows Updates, then Advanced Options)
- Select "View Your Update History".
- You'll see "Security Update for Internet Explorer Flash Player for Windows 10 for x64-based Systems (KB3132372)", which is the culprit.
- Select "Uninstall updates" at the top of the screen
- In the top-right part of the screen will be a search box called "Search installed updates", put the value "KB3132372" and search.
- Uninstall that specific update. It will ask you to reboot.
The problem is that I suspect it'll reinstall the update at some point so you'll have to re-uninstall it again. They will eventually need to resolve this incompatibility... sooner than later.
Related Links
GE SEA Facebook: Game Launcher Error
GE Launcher Error related to Adobe Flash Player
What Happened?
GE Launcher Flash Player Error
Adobe.com Archived Flash Player Versions


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the plane on the left is actually an A-20 light bomber. it looks as if there was possibly an explosion in the bomb bay (air raid, accident?). Don't see any fire in the C-47, but the force of the explosion could have caused the fuselage to be deformed.
The aircraft on the left is a DC-5 or as the Marines called it a R3D
The photograph was taken at Wardstrip, Port moresby at 17 august 1942.
On the left an DC5 ex PK-ADB recently registred as VH-CXA.
On the right a DC3 ex PK-ALT recently registred as VH-CXD.
Both aircraft were refugee aircraft from the Koninklijke Netherlands Indische Luchtvaart Maatschappij (K.N.I.L.M.) from the Netherlands Indies. The KNILM was charted for air transport for the USAFIA in the early days of the war. In may the aircraft were sold to the USAFIA. Ex Netherlands East Indies transports were the backbone of air transport in these days.
Ok, for the facts
Its a Douglas DC-5-511 per Directorate of Air Transport, Rego VHCXB (Ex PJ-AIW KLM/PK-ADD KNILM named " Alk" /USAAF Designation C-110-DE FY44-83231 that was bombed at Wards Strip PNG(Near Port Moresby)on the 17/08/42. The damaged aircraft on the right is a C-49H-DO FY44-83228 ex PH-ALT KLM named "Torenvalk"/later PK-ALT KNILM then Directorate of Air Transport Rego VHCXD ex Java 1942. The FY Serials were only allotted in 1944 when bought outright. Both are ex KNILM and had escaped from Java in March 1942 to Australia. USAAF 21st and 22nd TCS used them.
Gordon Birkett, Australia


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Just verifying that I am suppose to torque the steering wheel to 37 foot pounds?
Just verifying that I am suppose to torque the steering wheel to 37 foot pounds?
Elsawin states that it should be 20 N-m which is approximately 15 ft-lbs.
I also torqued mine to 20 N-m and it felt tight already. That 37 ft-lbs figure off myturbodiesel seems to be either an old figure or just plain wrong.
There is locktite installed on that bolt from the factory, its usually a blue-ish color. A dab of new locktite might be a good idea.
My bad it's actually 30 Nm plus 90 degrees further.
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Well... If I did it to 20nm and closed up it, should I take it off and fix it again? What would be the problem with leaving it?
Honestly I don't know myself. Mine felt pretty tight at 20 and my wrench said I put 25 total.
For peace of mind I think you could open it up and do a quarter turn right just to be safe. To be doubly safe take it off totally and torque wrench it to the correct value. Just know that the bolt can only be retorqued a total of five times before you need a new one.
Thinking about it I gather if it wasn't tight enough it could eventually become loose with the turning of the wheel overtime and maybe one day the wheel comes out in your hand like in a cartoon?
Really sorry about the inconvenience. Didn't mean to give you the wrong info before.
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Some of the most successful episodes of "Community" (Thu., 8 p.m. ET on NBC) have featured unorthodox examinations of the characters that make up this study group. This latest installment was possibly the most surreal experiment yet, as it featured Annie stepping into the "Dreamatorium" with Abed. It's basically a room for make-believe for Troy and Abed, but when Annie sets Troy up on an impromptu date, it leaves Abed with no partner for the adventure.
But as soon as Annie steps into the Dreamatorium, the usual adventure turns into an examination of what makes Annie tick, even stepping back in time to a pivotal moment in her relationship with Jeff. The special effects were spectacular, as Abed stepped into the roles of everyone else in the study group. But did the experiment work?
"It gets sort of heavy," series co-star Jim Rash said of the episode. Only a show like "Community" can balance near-insanity and heavy character moments so successfully.
See what they pull out of the hat next as "Community" continues Thursdays at 8 p.m. ET on NBC.
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I'm a fairly new knitter. How do I know what is quality yarn and what is not? I noticed that my local yarn shop sells some Lion Brand and Paton yarn which can be purchased at Walmart and JoAnn Fabrics. Can quality yarn be bought at these stores?
Its SO hard to answer that question....it depends on what you are making. For instance, for a felted project, it really doesnt matter what you buy, so long as its 100% natural fiber and you love the colors. If you are making a sweater that you hope will last for YEARS, then I might stay away from the cheaper acrylics.
The only places to really find the "good stuff" is at a yarn shop or on line. LionBrand has some decent yarns--not Homespun--and Paton's does, as well.My Walmart only carries the very cheap acrylic and my JoAnns is mostly fabric; but lots of people here have had good luck finding yarns at JoAnn.
Many people only have access to the yarns available in craft-type stores, and they do carry some decent stuff. The best judge is you. Reach in and squeeze, rub it on your neck, and see if you like it. You do get what you pay for, generally, though.
The Lion brand wools are OK. They do tend to pill.But if you are like me, and access to a good yarn shop is limited, the wools are a huge step up from red heart
In my opinion its not a bad thing to start with the lower priced yarns if you are just starting out. (be careful - just because you can buy it in the craft shops does not mean its cheap) If you are not sweating the cost of a your project you are more apt to just enjoy the process.
Thanks for the tips. It sounds like natural fiber content is preferred? I have heard seasoned knitters raving about a yarn called "Encore" in my local shop. It is a blend of 75% acrylic and 25% wool. Is it the wool that makes a difference? Are acrylic yarns always lower quality?
I love Encore. It's a blend, but very soft, lots of colors and easy care. I use it for anything for kids' because of the washability/dryability, and have used it for baby blankets. I even made two fair isle sweaters with the dk weight.
I love encore!! Its right in my price range too... I like Caron Simply Soft thats a brand you can normally find in Wal-mart or Joanns.. I haven't knitted with much Lion Brand right now I'm making a sweater out of the jiffy though...I tried knitting a sweater out of the homespun and gave up although with bigger needles I did not have trouble making a shawl out of it.. I have tons of red heart from 5yrs ago and I have used the baby red heart for afghans to be washed.. plus my grandmother only crochets with red heart and hers have held up really well.. only thing is after I found Encore its hard to go back to the red heart :lol:
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Love for the outdoors runs deep in 'Bama, and with the return of B.A.S.S. to Birmingham in 2011, many anglers feel a renewed enthusiasm for bass fishing.
Alabama is already internationally recognized for the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail, and now the Alabama Bass Trail will bring anglers the same sort of world-class venues to pursue their favorite sport.
"Anglers spend some $700 million in Alabama each year, and that enormous financial engine will only grow more powerful with the guidance offered by the trail," says Alabama Bass Trail Program Director Kay Donaldson. "It's a way of reminding resident anglers of the tremendous resource they have here in the state and of getting the word out to anglers in other states that Alabama is the place to go if you love bass fishing."
The trail will offer anglers from around the nation an opportunity to fish where the pros fish. Alabama's waters have been home to hundreds of regional and national tournament competitions drawing all the biggest names in the sport to the state repeatedly. It's also home to many top touring pros, both those who grew up here and those who moved here to enjoy the great bassing resources in a year-around fishing climate.
The 11 lakes on the trail are by no means the only outstanding bassing lakes in Alabama, but they represent a great cross-section scattered across the 52,400-square-mile state, where the combination of a top-quality fishing experience merges with excellent marinas and boat ramps, great accommodations and a welcoming atmosphere among local businesses.
"Whether you want to fish Guntersville for an 8-pound largemouth, visit the upper end of Pickwick for that 5-pound smallmouth, pull a 20-pound striper from Lewis Smith or catch a boatload of tidewater bass from the Mobile-Tensaw Delta, there are high-grade fishing opportunities from one end of Alabama to the other," Donaldson says. "We know anglers can't hit them all, but it would make a great vacation to visit two or three in a week, and over a year anyone who loves fishing could follow most of the trail and have some real stories to tell because there's always fishing weather somewhere in the state."
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This is a discussion on Intro to Function Theory + More Detailed Descriptions of Each Function Attitude within the Cognitive Functions forums, part of the Personality Type Forums category; Originally Posted by RafaelEnvoy NPs need a cool name though. Call them "Wonderers". What about "the space cadets"....
I already asked this question in blog, and someone referred me to this post. Maybe you will be able to help me. I am INFP (although I first tested out INFJ). So, as INFP supposedly my intuition is auxiliary to my feeling, and my thinking is inferior and extraverted. Well, I related quite well to your Ti descriptions (with some exceptions) and very little to your explanations of Te. I also related very well with Fi and very little with Fe, with some exceptions. I am quite divided between Ne and Ni, as I can relate to both. So, either I am confused because I am actually an INFJ (very close on P and J) or because the conclusions that have been determined about P and J affecting the perceiving process are perhaps skewed. Any thoughts?
Since the inferior is the most consciously rejected function, you might identify with it less. This is often reflected on the Cognitive Processes test results.
Ti, meanwhile, s the right brain alternative, so you could possibly relate to it more than your inferior. The order that has Ti at the bottom is about archetypal complexes, not strength.
So when we speak of the unpreferred functions being unconscious, first of all what that measn is that their perspectives re likely to be seen as less relevent than our preferred world view. The roles they fall into, with some being considered "shadow" are again, about archetypal complexes, which are sort of inner roles based on personal experience. These roles will then take on the perspective of the associated function attitude, and this will usually erupt unconsciously only in certain instances, and will usually involve projecting the role onto others. So when this erupts, Ti for you wil likely play the most negative role of all the others, and hence, fit "last place" out of all the eight. In come cases of stress, it will come up a s the alternative for your dominant Fi. The ego maintains its dominant orientation, yet switches to the normally rejected judgment function, which is usually kept in the opposite orientation.
Te will possibly be a more positive projection towards those you look up to. Hence, it is grouped with the first four, on the "ego-syntonic" side.
The dominant function with the oppoaite orientation (Fe in your case) backs up the dominant, so it will likely be relatively strong for each type as well, in addition to playing an "oppositional" role at times.
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Top 5 European Destinations for Chocolate
Some travel around Europe for the art. Others go for the history and culture. But if you love chocolate, Europe is your dream destination. Here chocolate is an art form–beautiful on the outside and delicious to taste. This week we have an article submitted by London-based freelance writers Marta Lopez Garcia and Josie Sampson on their top 5 European destinations for chocolate.
By: Marta Lopez Garcia and Josie Sampson
Who doesn't like chocolate? Today you can feel the chocolate revolution everywhere. That's probably the reason why most countries have a national chocolate week. And speaking of the word chocolate, it may have originated from the Spanish language and date back to Mesoamerican history, but the word "chocolate" is the same in most European languages. In deed, all of Europe is in love with this delicious ingredient. Next time your destination is Europe, here are a few cities to visit where you can taste amazing local chocolate traditions.
Vienna (Austria): Sachertorte
Vienna is home to the most delicious and traditional chocolate cake in the world. Be sure to visit the Austrian capital to discover how a real Sachertorte tastes. The Sachertorte was invented by a young apprentice chef named Franz Sacher who made it for the Austrian State Chancellor, Prince Wenzel von Metternich, in 1832. When the head chef fell ill, young Sacher created this simple but delicious cake with the ingredients already available in the kitchen for the prince and his guests.
Sachertorte is a dense chocolate cake with a meringue based and a thin layer of apricot jam on top. The cake is then coated in dark chocolate and traditionally served with whipped cream.
Sachertorte is an Austrian tradition and especially popular during the Christmas season. Locals enjoy sachertorte with Einspanner, a strong black coffee served in a glass cup with whipped cream and chocolate powder sprinkles. become the most popular chocolate cake in the country and probably in the entire world!
Chocolate tip: 5th December is National Sachertorte Day.
Going to Vienna? Try a slice of sachertorte with a coffee at Cafe Sacher Vienna (Philharmonikerstrasse 4, Vienna A-1010, Austria)
Zürich (Switzerland): The Finest Chocolate
Are you a big chocolate fan? If the answer is yes, you can´t miss the chance to travel to Switzerland – home of Lindt and Nestlé.
It is said that the Spaniards discovered chocolate, but the Swiss implemented the art of making it. Swiss Daniel Peter invented milk chocolate in 1875. Then in 1879, Swiss chocolate manufacturer Rudolph Lindt invented conching– the process that makes chocolate smooth instead of gritty. While the ingredients in chocolate such as sugar and cocoa beans can be sourced from outside of Switzerland, for a product to be called "Swiss Chocolate" it must be put together in Switzerland.
The city of Zurich is a labyrinth of chocolate artisans that offer exquisite truffles and pralines. It's worth taking a trip outside the town to visit the old confectionaries. Here you need only ask for le truffle du jour to find out why Zurich a destination for chocoholics!
Chocolate tip: 80% of chocolate consumed in Switzerland is milk chocolate.
Going to Zurich? Visit the Lindt & Sprüngli Chocolate Factory (Street Seestrasse 204, Zürich)
Brussels (Belgium): The Capital of Chocolate
Apart from the wonderful architecture, Brussels is world renown for its chocolate. There are few countries that have been in the chocolate business for more than a century, but Belgium's relationship with chocolate dates back to 1635. Importing large amounts of cocoa from its African colony, the Belgian Congo, the country was the first to invent both the chocolate bar and pralines. Belgian chocolatier Jean Neuhaus II in 1912 invented a specific type of praline with a hard outer shell and a soft and creamy filling. Today Belgian pralines come in all sorts of creative shapes from circles and squares to cars, animals, and even musical instruments.
Brussels is a chocolate capital with chocolate shops everywhere. No matter what neighborhood you visit, you're sure to find a small artisan chocolate shop offering some of the best pralines you've ever tasted.
Chocolate tip: According to a law from 1884, real Belgian chocolate must contain at least 30% cocoa.
Going to Brussels? The Grand Place (Brussels'central square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site) has over 40 chocolate shops.
Madrid (Spain): Chocolate con Churros
"Chocolate con Churros" is what Spaniards call the perfect breakfast. This New Years tradition is a combination of a cup of rich, thick hot chocolate and a light and crisp churros (pastry-like fritters). The churros are fried, making them crisp on the outside yet deliciously doughy inside and the chocolate is thick enough in its consistency to dip the churros into. Rumour has it that churros were invented by Spanish shepherds who found the dough easy to cook over open mountain fires. If you ever visit the Spanish capital, don't hesitate to visit a "chocolatería", a sort of chocolate coffee shop that serves fresh churros every two seconds.
Chocolate tip: Spaniards hardly ever eat chocolate con churros at home.
Going to Madrid? For a proper breakfast that's good enough for the locals, visit Chocolatería San Ginés (Pasadizo de San Ginés, 5). If you need accommodations, check out Expedia hotels in Madrid.
Paris (France): Gourmet Chocolate Shops
Any excuse is good enough reason to visit Paris. If we talk about the chocolate, that is reason enough. The French take their chocolate seriously and the city offers a huge list of exclusive chocolate boutiques from decadent and glamorous to cutesy and homemade.
Chocolate tip: Parisians love macaroons and it´s even possible to find them at the McCafés.
Going to Paris? For transport information, visit www.parisbytrain.com.
Marta Lopez Garcia and Josie Sampson are lifestyle writers based in London. Marta is originally from the Galicia region of Spain and Josie from the English countryside. They both love exploring cultures and cuisines around the world and dream of one day living in Paris.


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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. ----- The UAB football team worked out for nearly two hours in shoulder pads and shorts here Wednesday as the Blazers continued their preparations for Saturday's home game against Memphis.
UAB will kick off against the Tigers at 1:00 p.m. at Legion Field in the final home game of the season.
The Blazers have won their last two games, defeating Southern Miss (27-19) and Marshall (38-31) and will be eyeing a third straight when they suit up Saturday.
One of the reasons for UAB's two recent victories is the Blazers' improved play on defense. After allowing an average of 461 yards and 38 points through the first eight games of the season, UAB has yielded just 316 yards and 25 points on average in the past two outings.
"The players have been working hard," defensive coordinator Reggie Johnson said when asked what's different the past two weeks. "I think the light's come on for whatever reason. A lot of young kids have played a lot of snaps and they've matured."
"It's a great testament to how they've been working and those guys trusting what we're teaching."
Linebacker Marvin Burdette, who will be one of 15 seniors recognized Saturday in pregame Senior Day ceremonies, is tied for the national lead in tackles per game at 13.2 per contest. He became the Blazers' all-time tackles leader last week against Marshall and now has 381 career stops.
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There are over 400 cupcake outlets in the U.S. cupcakes consumed in the US last year 770,000,000 and last year 44,000,000 of cupcakes consumed in U.K.
The term 'cupcakes' started appearing in our books in the 19th century and gradually became more popular. Cupcakes weren't always so trendy, recognized as more of a children's party bag supplement. That was until Carrie Bradshaw from Sex and the City ate a cupcake on TV.
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- It's the course you can get to the top of Mt.Halla but it's kind of boring. The slope is gentle so even children can climb up easil
- From the top, it's possible to come downhill to Seongpanak or Gwaneumsa.
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- 9.6km, one way- Around 4hours needed
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- If you get there before the time, you have to depart at least before 9AM from Seongpanak Rest Area.
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- By bus:
- Jeju Local Bus Terminal - Seongpanak Rest Area : 1,500KRW (35min)
- From Jeju Local Bus Terminal, take a bus on the bus route of "5.16 Road" and get off at Seongpanak Rest Area.
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- To the halfway point, Sara Shelter, the slope is gentle so you can feel bored. After that, it's sloped
- For the last 20minutes, it's so hard to trek.
- In winter, you must prepare climbing irons(crampons).
(At Seongpanak Rest Area canteen: 5,000KRW)
- At Seongpanak Rest Area Booth, you can buy several kinds of things to eat and drink.
- At Chindalrae Shelter, you can buy and have cup noodle and coffee.
- The trail is composed of rocks so you should put on trek shoes or mountain-climbing boots.
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Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science, May 2010
Social Work & History
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Jessica Ann Mason is interested in how marginalized communities can use technology to create scalable political change. She currently works in communications and public affairs for YouTube. One of the teams she works on is YouTube for Good, a company wide effort to develop tools and services for nonprofits, educators, and activists.
Prior to working at YouTube, Jessica worked for a New Zealand based NGO, directing their disaster relief program in Haiti. She also traveled across the U.S. on an advocacy tour at over 80 schools and universities to raise awareness and funds for leading nonprofits working to combat extreme poverty. While an undergraduate at NYU, Jessica spent much of her time working with homeless teenagers. This led her to co-found a supportive housing organization that currently houses young women in Queens. Her domestic and international experiences heavily shaped her views on how technology and the internet can be powerful democratizing tools for disenfranchised communities to access education and participate in regional, national, and international politics.
Jessica was the recipient of several scholarships and awards during her time at NYU, including the Reynolds scholarship and the grand prize in Ashoka/Youth Venture's 'Be a Changemaker Challenge' for her work with homeless youth. She was also invited to give the 2010 student commencement address on behalf of all graduating students at the new Yankee Stadium. She spoke about trying to view the future through a lens of value rather than success. Jessica graduated with high honors from NYU with a BS in Social Work and a BA in History.


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Welcome to another Artist Highlights from the As You Wish Helmet Project! If you don't know what the project is, please click here to learn more! This helmet along with 49 others will be displayed a Star Wars: Celebration VI in Orlando, FL from Aug 23-26. Starting Monday, August 27 these helmets will be auctioned on eBay by the Make-A-Wish Foundation with 100% of the proceeds going to support Make-A-Wish.
Please be sure to LIKE us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/asyouwishproj
Artist Overview
Company/Artist: Kotobukiya
Website: Kotobukiya USA - Manufacturer of science fiction, comic, movie and video games figures. Japan.
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/koto_official
Kotobukiya: Beginning as a small, independent toy store in Japan in 1947, Kotobukiya has gained international fame, becoming a well-respected name in the world of STAR WARS collectibles for their ARTFX and ARTFX+ statues. Kotobukiya also produces a wide range of collectibles, from model kits and statues to chopsticks and ice trays, based on a Japanese Animation and manga, western comic book characters, movies, and video game characters.
We are pleased to announce that 2012 commemorates Kotobukiyaâs 60th anniversary. Kotobukiya began in 1947 as a single toy store specializing in dolls in Japan operated by Jusaburo Shimizu. In 1951 Mr. Shimizu re-created his sole proprietorship into a limited liability company, together with his two brothers.
While continuing to focus on retail sales, Kotobukiya's first venture into original products as a model kit manufacturer began in 1983 with Armament, our first original model kit. This was followed in 1985 with King Godzilla, our very first licensed kit.
Our first foray into the non-kit business began in May of 1989 with the release of soft vinyl statues and active styling figures, now known as our ARTFX statue line. Since then we have increased our lineup to include fully assembled and painted resin statues (Fine Art Statues), Bishoujo (pretty girl) Statues, ARTFX+ (1/10th scale statues), ARTFXJ statues based on classic Japanese characters, and One Coin Mini Figures. Non-statue/model kit expansions include Chopsticks and other kitchen goods such as silicone trays and kitchen timers; collectible cards, cushions and pillows, and Book Publishing.
As a direct result of our continuing effort to offer only the highest quality products, a once local business based in the city of Tachikawa has now grown into a prominent manufacturer with fans not only in Japan but worldwide including the United States, Asia, and Europe, producing a range of Licensed properties that has expanded to include a popular titles from Japanese animation and Manga (including Evangelion, Yu Gi Oh!, Yu Yu Hakusho, and One Piece), DC and Marvel Comic book characters, Movie Licenses (such as Star Wars, Indiana Jones, and Ghost Busters), and video game characters from hit series like Tekken and Mass Effect.
We would like to take this opportunity to express our heartfelt appreciation for your support, which has enabled Kotobukiya to become a respected leader in the collectible toy industry.
As we celebrate our 60th anniversary, we wish to renew our commitment to ensure we remain industry leaders in presenting amusement and inspiration to our valued customers. To accomplish this task we would like to request your continued patronage and support of Kotobukiya.
The Musha-Boba helmet
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æ*¦è (âMushaâ) is Japanese for âWarriorâ. The concept is to combine Boba Fett and the iconic armor symbolic of Mandalorian warrior codes, with the traditional Japanese stylings of Bushido (Code of the Samurai).
Infamous for relentlessly pursuing his targets, Boba Fett earned a reputation of nearly supernatural proportions.
Our Boba Fett shows the demon warrior of legend. His enduring legacy will continue to inspire future generations. The legend will live on!
Progress photos of Kotbukiya's helmet for the As You Wish Project:
The finished Musha-Boba helmet:
Click images for a closer view. This helmet will be available for sale via eBay starting Monday, August 27 with 100% of the proceeds going to support Make-A-Wish.


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Twanja Windley, '03
For Greenville resident Twanja Windley, her favorite memories of USC Upstate are the Gospel Choir, working with Opportunity Network, and spending time with friends on campus. Her biggest accomplishment since graduation has been to change the direction of her life from the environment she grew up in to publishing a book. She has a goal to show people that believing in yourself can take you very far.
Since graduating in December of 2003 with a bachelor's degree in business administration she has published a book about God and dedicated it to her favorite professor from Upstate, Dr. Donald Yates. Professor Yates had quite an impression on her. He once told her that in life "it's not how you start, it's how you finish." She felt all of her professors at Upstate shared their life experiences with her and planted seeds that she has been able to use and hang on to.
She is currently working in the ITS department of Blue Cross Blue Shield where she processes claims. Very involved in her church, Twanja is currently serving on a committee that is in the developmental stages of opening a charter school, and she is part of a job connection ministry.
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The University of South Carolina Upstate is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate and masters degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia, 30033 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of USC Upstate. Comments or Complaints?


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Severe drought killing Kenya's majestic elephants
By Robert Waweru
TSAVO NATIONAL PARK, Kenya (Reuters Life!) - Elephant tusks litter dry river beds in parched southern Kenya.
The country's wildlife, prized for the tourist dollars it brings, is dying due to a severe drought.
Tourism is vital to east Africa's biggest economy, which boasts usually teeming national parks and snow white beaches.
But just as the sector was recovering from last year's post-election violence, it is at the mercy of the environment.
Elephants, buffalo and hippos are all dying.
The river through the world-renowned Maasai Mara, the scene of the spectacular wildebeest migration, has mostly dried up.
In Tsavo National Park, the carcasses of four elephants lie on the baked earth, dead from hunger and thirst.
"Many elephants have been affected due to the lack of water, especially the juveniles because their trunks are not long enough to reach the taller trees to feed," Paul Muya, tourism officer for Tsavo, told Reuters. Continued...


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London • North Korea has made a diplomatic appeal to the British government to get a London salon out of its hair.
The country's diplomats have complained to the Foreign Office about a hairdressing salon that put up a poster poking fun at distinctively coiffed North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
The Foreign Office confirmed Wednesday it had received a letter from the North Korean embassy objecting to the poster, and was considering its response.
The Evening Standard newspaper reported the letter urged Britain to take "necessary action to stop the provocation."
Staff at M&M Hair Academy say they were visited by diplomats from the embassy after putting up a poster last week featuring a picture of Kim — who sports a distinctive short-back-and-sides 'do — and the slogan "Bad Hair Day?"


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7 tricks for better slow-cooking in your crock pot
By Hilary Meyer, October 20, 2011 - 11:53am
Hilary asks: What questions do you have about using your slow cooker or crock pot?
Do you have to simmer the liquid before putting it in the crockpot? I usually have everything cold (meat, veggies, sauces) before hand. I have been doing this for years. I never had a problem. What is the reason for this?
— Anonymous
10/11/2013 - 12:24pm
Has anyone else had a crock that cracked through for no real reason? The manufacturer suggested it could happen from using the plastic liners. They replaced my crock and it didn't happen again. I don't use the liners anymore.
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The mac_portacl(4) module is used to limit binding to
local TCP and UDP ports
using a variety of
sysctl variables. In
essence mac_portacl(4) makes it possible to allow
root users to bind to specified
privileged ports, i.e. ports fewer than 1024.
Once loaded, this module will enable the MAC policy on all sockets. The following tunables are available:
security.mac.portacl.enabled will
enable/disable the policy completely.[10]
security.mac.portacl.port_high will set
the highest port number that mac_portacl(4)
will enable protection for.
security.mac.portacl.suser_exempt will,
when set to a non-zero value, exempt the
root user from this policy.
security.mac.portacl.rules will
specify the actual mac_portacl policy; see below.
The actual
mac_portacl policy, as
specified in the
sysctl, is a text string of the form:
rule[,rule,...] with as many rules as
needed. Each rule is of the form:
idtype:id:protocol:port. The
idtype parameter can be
uid or
gid and used to
interpret the
id parameter as either a
user id or group id, respectively. The
protocol parameter is used to determine if
the rule should apply to TCP or
UDP by setting the parameter to
tcp or
udp. The final
port parameter is the port number to allow
the specified user or group to bind to.
Since the ruleset is interpreted directly by the kernel only numeric values can be used for the user ID, group ID, and port parameters. I.e. user, group, and port service names cannot be used.
By default, on UNIX(R)-like systems, ports fewer than 1024
can only be used by/bound to privileged processes,
i.e. those run as
root. For
mac_portacl(4) to allow non-privileged processes to bind
to ports below 1024 this standard UNIX(R) restriction has to be
disabled. This can be accomplished by setting the sysctl(8)
net.inet.ip.portrange.reservedlow and
to zero.
See the examples below or review the mac_portacl(4) manual page for further information.
The following examples should illuminate the above discussion a little better:
sysctl security.mac.portacl.port_high=1023
sysctl net.inet.ip.portrange.reservedlow=0 net.inet.ip.portrange.reservedhigh=0
First we set mac_portacl(4) to cover the standard privileged ports and disable the normal UNIX(R) bind restrictions.
sysctl security.mac.portacl.suser_exempt=1
root user should not be crippled
by this policy, thus set the
security.mac.portacl.suser_exempt to a
non-zero value. The mac_portacl(4) module
has now been set up to behave the same way UNIX(R)-like systems
behave by default.
sysctl security.mac.portacl.rules=uid:80:tcp:80
Allow the user with UID 80 (normally
www user) to bind to port 80.
This can be used to allow the
user to run a web server without ever having
root privilege.
sysctl security.mac.portacl.rules=uid:1001:tcp:110,uid:1001:tcp:995
Permit the user with the UID of 1001 to bind to the TCP ports 110 ("pop3") and 995 ("pop3s"). This will permit this user to start a server that accepts connections on ports 110 and 995.
[10] Due to
a bug the
sysctl variable will not work on
FreeBSD 5.2.1 or previous releases.
All FreeBSD documents are available for download at http://ftp.FreeBSD.org/pub/FreeBSD/doc/
Questions that are not answered by the
documentation may be
sent to <firstname.lastname@example.com>.
Send questions about this document to <firstname.lastname@example.com>.


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82-8580 - Push-To-Exit Plate - Single Gang
Stainless steel pace plates with "EXIT" and "SALIDA" silk screened on plate. #82-8580 fits into a standard single gang box and #82-8585 is slim-line design. #82-8580 has a green mushroom cap push button and 5A, 125VAC NO/NC pushbutton switch. #...
Mfr Name: Seco-larm
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82-18338 - David-Link ACC-02 Access Control Exit Button - Metal
Metal Push-to-Exit Button for Access Control Terminal
Designed for use with David-link's biometric fingerprint terminal readers, this rugged metal PTE button is the perfect solution for durability and long-term, reliable use in high traffic access areas.
Mfr Name: Davidlink Biometric
Mfr Number: ACC-02
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82-20430 - Push-to-Exit Outdoor Flush Mount Illuminated Button
Rosslare's EX-06 is a heavy duty, non-sparking, non-magnetic, corrosion resistant, illuminated, anti-vandal, timed analog switch, designed for both indoor and outdoor use. It features solid state Piezoelectric Switch Technology generating a dry contact N.O. and N....
Mfr Name: Rosslare Security Products
Mfr Number: EX-06E0
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82-14095 - Stopper® Station Push-to-Exit Button With Clear Protective Shield
This multi-purpose push-button switch and clear Stopper Station Shield can be used for virtually any indoor application. The button incorporates a unique, patented design and the clear cover helps prevent accidental activation and hugs the button like a glove mak...
Mfr Name: Safety Technology International
Mfr Number: SS-2122EX
82-12731 - Slimeline Request-to-Exit Sensor with Illiminated Button and Timer
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You've formed a non-profit group and now you want to become tax-exempt in the eyes of the IRS. Lucky for you, there's an easy and free way to do this, in spite of what you may hear from third-party companies offering to "help" you become tax exempt. They charge a "small fee" of course, and that's absolutely not necessary. IRS form 1023 is all you need, plus a little bit o' internet guidance from me!
IRS Form 1023 Looks Intimidating But Don't Let That Stop You!
But before we get Form 1023, which is the application for tax-exempt status, let's start at the very beginning…
Step One: Get an EIN
Obtain an EIN (Employer Identification Number) for your organization. That can be done in minutes over the phone, on the IRS website here, or by mail if you insist on being old-fashioned.
Step Two: Make Sure Your Organization is Structured Properly
Your organization must be a corporation or a trust. It can also be something called an unincorporated association, which means a group of people who volunteer to come together for the same purpose…like a trade union or an environmental group.
Partnerships are NOT eligible to become tax-exempt under Section 501(3)(c).
Your organization must also have a mission statement or other such organizing document that limits its activities to furthering only its stated exempt purpose.
Step Three: Fill Our IRS Form 1023
Yes it's a long form so just take your time and step by step you'll make it through. Here are the things you'll be asked about on the form:
- who are the members
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Step Four: Use the IRS Website as a Resource
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USGlobalSat GPS Forums > USB
Product Review
If you would like to impart with others your experience of a particular GlobalSat USB unit, please answer the questions below for your reference:
First Impressions:
What is your initial impression of our product?
In terms of:
Physical Features
Ease of Use
Pros and Cons:
What do you like, what you don't like
Additional Comments:
What more can you say about our product?
What needs to be improved/developed?
Thank you for your review. We do appreciate that you're taking the time and putting in effort in sharing your inputs. Again, thank you very much.
Congrats to GlobalSat on releasing the new S4 version of the BU-353.
The 353 has been a USB GPS receiver of choice for may users over the years, and now the new version makes this unit even better. It starts faster, and it tracks position with better accuracy in difficult environments.
The new S4 version user reviews: http://www.laptopgpsworld.com/2599-globalsat-bu-353-s4-usb-gps-receiver
The old S3, yet still an excellent performer, has been reviewed here: http://www.laptopgpsworld.com/4800-globalsat-bu-353-usb-gps-receiver
Hello Marvin,
Thank you for including the links to the detailed reviews of the BU-353 and BU-353-S4.
Also, we truly appreciate the time and effort for all the members who have shared their test results, thoughts, insights, troubleshooting steps, etc.
We will try our best to provide distinctive products, so end-users could fully take advantage of what they can offer.
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"Binge Eating Disorder" Added to DSM
It's been a long time coming, but "binge eating disorder" is now officially in the American Psychiatric Association's diagnosis manual.
After 20 years, a few key changes to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM), have been made to reflect the seriousness of eating disorders, as well as changes that will help medical professionals identify more specific criteria for diagnosis.
"Binge eating disorder" is now an official main category. Additionally, since children and adolescents are being diagnosed with eating disorders not otherwise specified (EDNOS) about 50 percent of the time, changes were made to further specify criteria for different types of eating disorders.
Dr. Thomas Milam, the head of psychology for Carilon, says that the addition of the binge eating disorder category was included in order to raise more awareness about a growing problem:
"Many people do eat in large bursts in these binges and feel like they cannot control it. So what this does is begins to open up the diagnosis for further exploration because once something makes its way into the DSM four, then it's fair game to be studied more as well."
Other eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia have been in the manual for years.
Among the other changes made to the DSM, Post-Traumatic-Stress-Disorder is more well defined, the term Asperger's will now be dropped (and the disease will be incorporated under the Autism Spectrum Umbrella) and mental retardation will be replaced with the term "intellectual development disorder."
And for the first time, next year an electronic version of the DSM-5 will be available.
Source: Washingtonian
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