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1. Re: Which is better? Intel or AMD? (Well, obviously is Intel)IntelInside1990 Oct 30, 2007 8:05 AM (in response to IntelInside1990)
Little girl, it's Intel. Now, yesterday and forever. Good luck for Intel!
2. Re: Which is better? Intel or AMD? (Well, obviously is Intel)Slash May 3, 2008 6:21 AM (in response to IntelInside1990)
AMD and Intel are both great companies. I had a old computer with Intel Celeron 2.4 GHz, wich was slow and "Tired". But i will not blame it all on the processer. There wasn't much RAM, about 512MB. So now i have this AMD Athlon 5000+ Dual-Core 2.60 GHz (5.20 Ghz). It's not so fast, because Dual-Cores only use 100% under big stress, but it's still FAST. If AMD and INTEL worked together on a Six-Core processer, than it would be great. They just need to know how ;P
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3. Re: Which is better? Intel or AMD? (Well, obviously is Intel)Javed Lodhi Jul 30, 2008 10:14 AM (in response to Slash)
Well it is interesting to see that you guys are posting your concerns however I feel that we are not here to settle scores as to who is better and who is not. Let's not forget that both Intel and AMD produce processors, both sell and both are used world over. Both companies have different modes of operations, different policies yet they work towards the benefit of end users. Moreover, talking about 6 cores and saying that Intel or AMD engineers need to know how to work on a Six-core processor, I am sure that you will be delighted to learn that Intel is already working on it's Eight-Core processors that you guys will find soon however for now, Intel Bloomfield based on Nehalem (microarchitecture) will definitely impress you. In a few years time, you will cheerish the memories of Dual and Quad-Cores calling them as old and slower processors of one generation while working on processors that have much higher processing power, operating on low voltages and will be far more efficient, thanks to the hard working and intelligent brains of Intel, AMD and many other chip manufacturing companies. Keep your fingers crossed and explore Bloomfield for now if you think that even Quad-core is slow.
Warm Regards,
Javed Lodhi
4. Re: Which is better? Intel or AMD? (Well, obviously is Intel)Slash Aug 1, 2008 5:12 AM (in response to Javed Lodhi)
That's good, but you know that AMD allways are trying to be better and same with Intel. The problem is that they can't corporate together on that Eight-Core Processer.
It would take some time before Intel and AMD find together.
DId you know that IBM is working on a 1024 Cored Processer ?
5. Re: Which is better? Intel or AMD? (Well, obviously is Intel)Javed Lodhi Aug 1, 2008 12:50 PM (in response to Slash)
Original post below
Warm Regards,
Javed Lodhi
6. Re: Which is better? Intel or AMD? (Well, obviously is Intel)Javed Lodhi Aug 1, 2008 12:49 PM (in response to Slash)
Since we are all here to share knowledge, discuss and resolve problems our members encounter on Intel platform, therefore, I prefer not to go into comparisons with any OEM, MNC or any other microprocessor manufacturer, computing corporate; and I respect all of them for their hard work and efforts they put in to the computing world to bring consumers better products everyday
As for the 1024 core processor, are you talking about IBM Power? I do not have any updates on a 1024 core processor by any manufacturer even IBM though I do know about Tilera announcing it's "[Tile64|http://www.tgdaily.com/content/view/33451/135/]", a 64 programmable core 90nm RISC based processor. However if you have any evident knowledge about the IBM working on a 1024 core processor, we all would be glad if you could share any such information with us.
Warm Regards,
Javed Lodhi
7. Re: Which is better? Intel or AMD? (Well, obviously is Intel)Slash Aug 2, 2008 5:45 AM (in response to Javed Lodhi)
Just think about how 1024 cores would be in a processer, as i know, it's under development, and it's maybe done in 2009, i'm sorry, but i can't remember.
8. Re: Which is better? Intel or AMD? (Well, obviously is Intel)Javed Lodhi Aug 2, 2008 6:50 AM (in response to Slash)
Good to know but Slash, that is what I am saying ... talking about 1024 Cores in a processor, I am interested in reading about it since I am sure all of us would be curious to know how are they going to achieve it on a RISC based processor and how many nm manufacturing technology are they using? So far this is not in my knowledge or in anyone that I know of but it will be a great source of information if you could provide us some links leading to this information.
Thank you!
Warm Regards,
Javed Lodhi
9. Re: Which is better? Intel or AMD? (Well, obviously is Intel)Javed Lodhi Aug 4, 2008 2:15 AM (in response to Slash)
I found this during my research about tera-scale computing and maximizing cores, thought this might interest people wanting to know about growing number of cores as Intel implements 80 simple cores, each containing two programmable FPEs (floating point engines).
Intel Tera-scale Computing Research Program
(You-Tube Videos)
Intel Tests Chip Design with 80-Core Processor
Intel 80-Core Teraflop Research Processor
What would you do with a Teraflop?
Teraflops Research Chip: This chip is Intel's first silicon tera-scale research prototype. It is the first programmable chip to deliver more than one trillion floating
point operations per second (1 Teraflops) of performance while consuming very little power.
Warm Regards,
Javed Lodhi
10. Re: Which is better? Intel or AMD? (Well, obviously is Intel)Javed Lodhi Nov 24, 2008 1:34 PM (in response to IntelInside1990)
This is in reference to all the above discussions in this thread, where our members/guests initiated conversations regarding AMD being better and IBM working on 1024 core processors. With all due respect, we all know that we are here to discuss our experiences, issues and find a workaround/solution for our members encountering any problems on an Intel platform but not to bash any other OEM, ISV, IHV or MNC.
We very well know where Intel stands amongst the chip manufacturers and I feel it is completely pointless rather shameful to use our platform to disrespect any other chip manufacturer, especially on non-technical grounds or false information. We do have technical comparisons done according to industry standards by benchmarking companies of neutral, unbiased architects with correct information and supporting evidence that evaluate our products relative to some Industrial benchmark standard or scale, and these comparsions are available all over the internet for the users to see and choose according to their requirements and preferences. Despite my intimation, I have noticed that this debate went on about Intel and AMD and then 1024 cores information popped in without any evidence produced despite my reminders to provide any supporting document.
Although this does not mean any potential harm to any member or Intel but I feel that this attitude should be discouraged and members are strictly advised to refrain from any such discussion that contains mocking remarks against any organization or an individual. With regards to any other chip manufacturer including AMD, IBM, Tilera, Motorola, etc; we respect all of them for their works and their endeavour towards betterment of IT and advancement in hardware technologies as we all work towards a modern and a better world for our consumers.
Speaking of which, any hoax or false information provided without a supporting evidence to gain an advantage is considered as a crime and is intolerable by all means. We do expect our members or guests to be a little more responsible when providing information and we advise them not to state or mention anything that they are unsure of or might have misunderstood as is the case with 1024 cores here. We have noticed that many members or guests have mistaken micro-controllers by Tilera, Clock Speed, IBM, Motorola or any other company to be the same as x86 microprocessors. Be it informed that these micro-controllers are not the conventional x86 processors and do not understand the x86 instruction sets which makes up a desktop/server or laptop processor. Please do not provide any information that you are either unsure of or have no supporting evidence because at the end of the day, it is not just the wrong impression you give to the company but also propagate wrong information to our respected members and guests who are here to gain information.
We understand your emotional attachment with Intel and respect your good intent, which we are proud of and continue to serve you better everyday but we request you all our dear members and guests to kindly refrain from any unlawful or unethical practices and pay respect towards other community members, guests and any other organization discussed. Please be advised that in case of any doubts, feel free to consult your Community Admin or brush through our Terms of Use.
We hope you like the all new platform and have a completely new and exciting experience here at Intel Open Port with us, have a good time!
Warm Regards,
Javed Lodhi
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11. Re: Which is better? Intel or AMD? (Well, obviously is Intel)Slash Apr 9, 2009 4:25 AM (in response to Javed Lodhi)
Here i am, back with a new computer, as the old one kept freezing. I see that AMD Athlon 64 Dual-Core processers aren't that great, as i thought. It seems like the processer was freezing, under shutdown, downloads, installs, and games. This will now make me think more, before i buy any AMD related products in the future. Also, i am more comfortable with a Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200, than the older horse. BTW that with AMD and IBM. IBM have made processers for over... 20 years. Their experience is just as great as intels, maybe better aswell. But IBM isn't as powerful, as it was for 10 years ago. The reason why, is MAYBE that their processers are'nt that popular anymore. End of this reply.
Cheers from Slash!
12. Re: Which is better? Intel or AMD? (Well, obviously is Intel)Slash Apr 9, 2009 4:30 AM (in response to Slash)
And also, i do never provide false information. If i did so, i was unknown about it, or unsure.
13. Re: Which is better? Intel or AMD? (Well, obviously is Intel)tariely Dec 30, 2009 11:43 PM (in response to Slash)
I prefer Intel. Amd has a huge catalog of proseccor and it is hard to find out which proseccor for motherboard.
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14. Re: Which is better? Intel or AMD?
both are the same....only one disadvantage about amd is that it gets very very hot is certain amount of time....but amd has the advanced processor running around the world...if u want to work computer for only a certain time then amd is the good option to go....


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Our favourite local food festival returns this weekend, showcasing the best artisan food producers from all over Sussex and some of the finest English winemakers. Set in the beautiful grounds of Glynde Place, The Glynde Food & English Wine Festival is now in its sixth year, and has everything you could possibly want from a food festival.
Taking place on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th July, traders over the weekend include Sipsmith, Cocoa Loco, Nut Knowle Farm, Riverford, Wobblegate, Sparkling English Wine Company, Breaky Bottom, Plumpton College, Munchy Seeds, Compass Box Whisky, Bread de la Mer, Bookham Harrison Farm and The Artisan Smokehouse. You'll be able to sample food galore and drink 'til your hearts content. If that doesn't get your taste buds going, you must be crazy.
There are also chef master classes with Masterchef's finest John Torode, Druv Baker and Tim Anderson, wine tasting and tutored sessions, foraging with Joe Nixon, a Kitchen Academy for budding mini chefs and Kid's Area with seed art, storytelling and art activities – including a chance to help create a festival mural.
New for 2012 is the Summer Feast hosted by John Torode and Dhruv Baker. Held in the main marquee on Saturday night, for £50 you can feast on fizz, canapés and a stunning three-course meal, all cooked to perfection.
Our highlight last year was a rather memorable cider producer selling French cider from the back of an old Citroen van. He was clearly living the French dream (and we really wanted his car), so we'll definitely be returning this year to sample more of his heavenly tipples and admire his wheels.
The Glynde Food & English Wine Festival, Glynde Place, Glynde, East Sussex, BN8 6SX. Map.

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George Clooney pays stranger's restaurant bill
The Ocean's Eleven star, who is currently in Germany preparing to shoot new movie The Monuments Men, had been enjoying a meal at the Grill Royal on Friday (25Jan13) when he discreetly picked up a stranger's $134.66 (£84.16) cheque.
Shocked by the generous gesture, the unidentified patron left his business card at the actor's table in the hopes of one day being able to return the favour – only to later realise the man was Hollywood star Clooney.
Afterwards he spoke to local newspaper Bild to ease the Oscar winner's conscience, insisting the 51 year old and his pals had been no trouble at all.
He is quoted as saying, "That's not true at all. They had behaved in a very cultivated manner. I was stunned."


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Bread + Butter's Alberto Cabrera to Cook With El Mago de las Fritas Tonight
Get your frita on tonight.
Jessica Daly
Old school meets new school tonight at El Mago de las Fritas, the Flagami staple for Cuban hamburgers known as fritas. Owner -- and indisputable frita master -- Ortelio Cárdenas will cook alongside Alberto Cabrera, the chef who's modernizing Cuban cuisine at his Coral Gables restaurant Bread + Butter.
The event, which will take place from 7 to 9 p.m., is a great opportunity to "watch the two generations cooking side by side," according to El Mago staffer Barry Hennessey.
See also:
- Miami's Fritas: El Mago and Beyond
- Miami's Top Ten Fritas Cubanas
- Miami's Ten Best Restaurants
Tonight's menu will feature selections from each restaurant, including El Mago's classic frita ($3) and Cabrera's "frita china" ($4) with kimchee, cilantro, fried julienned potatoes, and sriracha ketchup.
The dinner will also consist of El Mago's tamal ($2.50), a black beans and rice dish ($2), and his flan or dulce de leche dessert ($3).
Cabrera will present his plátano en tentación (bacon-wrapped plantains) ($5) -- with house-cured bacon, five-spice almíbar, sour cream, and chives -- and a braised short-rib dish with chickpeas, fingerling potatoes, calabaza, and carrot butterscotch purée ($16).
"It's real simple -- kind of like you're sitting down to eat with your family," Cabrera says of the event.
The space next door to El Mago de las Fritas will be available for additional seating. Extra parking will be offered at Ramon Puig Guayaberas and San Pablo Library.
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Such pose and manner possessed by the sensei are only gained in good company.
The sensei; Kazuma Uji finds the day too hot to pry into the future.
The sensei, so just and prompt in his dealings, so kind in his patronage, is a mere thief.
Does the sensei leave his clients to their fate, or have the clients abandoned the sensei?
One new girl looked up timidly and said, "sensei, I sink him just mean you."
The years had passed, yet the rustic had no difficulty in recognizing in the sensei the one time Jinnosuké.
My chef, four feet two, remarked this morning "sensei happy all same like chicken!"
They are rewarded in part, no doubt, by the respect which pupils and the general public give to the sensei (teacher).
sensei, we saluted politely, why didnt he return the salute?
This morning she pressed my hand to her breast and said wistfully, "sensei, it makes sorry to play all the time with the health."


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I'm caring. I like a laugh, though perhaps take myself too seriously too often.
I'm trustworthy and a good listener.
I love my job-most days. Teaching is what I've always wanted to do - cliche I know. Started as an English teacher at a secondary school, but now work mostly with students who have additional needs, such as disabilities or additional languages. I love working with the kids, and hate the time I have to spend working!
I am always doing ongoing learning-currently 2/3 way through a masters, as well as a couple of work-related online courses on the go.
I like thrillers, I like crime, history, romance, anything fictiony I guess, except Sci-Fi and Fantasy and Horror.
My favourite films: you'll have to guess ... :) however, they are pretty easy to guess ...
I like Rom Com, Thrillers, etc, etc, pretty similar to my taste in books.
T.V: soaps, dramas, commedies, American series like "Revenge" ... blah, blah, blah!


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Smart Women More Likely to Tie the Knot
Think it seems like the whole world is full of smart-and-savvy women skipping the altar to stay single? Not so according to recent research. Following a brief slowing trend among degree-qualified women reluctant to settle down, the tide has turned.
Though educated girls in their twenties do have a series of entertaining and short-lived relationships, by the time their 30s roll around they're marching down the aisle in record numbers. According to the study, the numbers of women with degrees who are married by the time they are 30 to 35 is higher than those without. By about 30, 61 percent of the women with a degree were married, compared with only 53 percent of women with no higher education qualifications.
One of the researchers said,
"There's something new going on, particularly among women. It's long been assumed that more educated women are less traditional and more financially independent and are therefore less likely to need to or want to marry. And indeed, this assumption has been borne out in the data for a long time. But now. . . we can see that in fact the pattern has reversed so that women with post-school qualifications, especially those with degrees, are now in fact more likely to be married than their counterparts with less education."
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THE DILEMMA I have four girls, three of whom have successful careers, lovely husbands and well-adjusted children. My eldest has never had a career and isn't particularly clever. She's had a succession of low-grade office and care jobs, earns a pittance and lives in a council flat. Boyfriends have come and gone. At 48, she's depressed and has started drinking heavily and not turning up for work. That she is losing her looks and her chance in the love market is not helping. Worse, she's dropped out of family gatherings, jealous of her sisters and resentful of me for not pushing her to find a career. How do I guide someone who is unlucky in love (apparently eight out of 10 of us never find partners) and has no career to sustain her?
MARIELLA REPLIES It might help if you could look on the bright side. You headlined your email "My unsuccessful daughter" and dole out statistics that are not only unbelievable but would certainly compound my depression if I were your daughter! No wonder she doesn't want to come to family gatherings and sit there being the unattractive, ageing, childless, council flat-dwelling failure! Telling her to count her blessings while you clearly feel she has so few would be hypocritical and transparent.
Normally I'm the last person to blame the parents since it always seems to me that there are enough people out there doing that without me joining the cacophony, but in this instance I can't help being slightly shocked by your negativity. Perhaps you just felt you could be "honest" with me, which is flattering, but doesn't negate the relentless doom and gloom. Viewed from a different perspective it could be argued that three of your children are total conformists who've gone for a picture-perfect middle-class life not much changed from the 1950s. Your eldest daughter has clearly taken a more individual path and while it may not have served her well to date, that's no reason to write her off as a failure.
Maybe you need to change the way you look at her. Instead of seeing only what is wrong, attempt to unearth a few positive aspects to her personality and her existence. Unlike her sisters this woman is in a position to do almost anything with her life, which, if you stop seeing a lack of dependants as a drawback, starts to be a major plus. She may not yet have found her forte or her future partner, but that certainly doesn't mean either are closed doors. I'm 48 and, far from feeling my life is over, my sense is that I'm just over the halfway mark and the adventures will be different, but there for the taking.
Your daughter is blundering down a blind alley – she needs someone to re-examine the map and point out some alternate routes, not just nod sagely and say the view is bleak. Losing her looks, reducing her currency in the love market, are things you feel to be happening and she won't be unaware of your thoughts.
Refusing to acknowledge the shades of grey in other people's lives is an interesting condition in itself. Perhaps if your daughter found herself judged less in contrast to her flawless siblings and compared more with normal individuals, also struggling with their lives, she would feel like less of a failure. It might be helpful to casually bring up your other daughters' trials and tribulations, no matter how minor, and if they don't have any now I've no doubt it's only a matter of time.
Instead of feeling sorry for her you need to give her a good shaking (mentally that is) and press her to put an end to the drinking and self-pity. Admitting to you that's she's on the bottle is clearly a cry for attention or even help. I suggest you get a little tough with her – after all, you say she's worked in care so she'll have had plenty of exposure to sadder stories than her own. She needs to seek help for what could be becoming an addiction. Joining Alcoholics Anonymous could be the best thing she's ever done, as there she will encounter plenty of others whose lives have not evolved like those of Stepford Wives.
I'm sure that behind your catalogue of faults she has some positive qualities to explore and share with the world. It's up to those closest to her to help her find them, not confirm what is clearly a long-held vision of her own shortcomings. She sounds well qualified for volunteering abroad, so maybe a change of location could be a valid suggestion. There are certainly no easy answers, but changing your own view of her may go a long way towards helping her change hers.
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The proliferation of medical marijuana dispensaries across the state is troubling to law enforcement and should be addressed by the state Legislature, Colorado Attorney General John Suthers said while visiting Aspen on Wednesday.
With four in Aspen, a dozen in the Roaring Fork Valley and an estimated 100 statewide, medical marijuana dispensaries have been popping up like — ahem — weeds in the last few months thanks to changes in state and federal medical marijuana policy.
Colorado voters legalized marijuana for people with certain medical conditions in 2000 by passing Amendment 20. But it wasn't until the Obama administration came to power saying it would no longer bust medical marijuana purveyors operating in compliance with state law that storefront dispensaries selling cannabis could feel safe from the federal government. And it took the 2008 striking down of a state regulation limiting dispensaries to five patients, a policy reaffirmed this summer, for these businesses to believe they might have a customer base. The amount of people registered to legally use medical marijuana in Colorado has nearly tripled in the last year to just above 11,000. That number is expected to grow to 15,000 by year's end.
Possessing and distributing marijuana, even for medical purposes in states where such activity is legal, remains a federal crime. Suthers, a Bush-appointed U.S. Attorney from 2001 through 2005, said the Department of Justice during his tenure would not go after medical marijuana purveyors unless the operation involved more than 100 plants.
Although it's taken nine years, Suthers said the boom in medical marijuana dispensaries "is precisely what I predicted" when Amendment 20 passed. He said his office has fielded concerns from police agencies across the state that medical marijuana dispensaries might become magnets for burglaries and other crimes in their communities.
Amendment 20 includes no guidance on how marijuana ought to be distributed to people who qualify. As such, Suthers said he thinks the state Legislature should offer that clarification. Whether or not it does is up to the people, through their state elected leaders, he said.
"Ultimately, citizens and the legislature are going to decide what they want," he said.
Suthers, 57 and a Republican, is running for his second full term as attorney general in the 2010 election. He was appointed to the position in 2005 when former Attorney General Ken Salazar won election to the U.S. Senate. Suthers was meeting with newspapers in the Roaring Fork Valley Wednesday and attending a Republican Party fundraiser at a private home in Aspen.
When the medical marijuana amendment was proposed, Suthers said he "wasn't crazy about it."
"This wasn't a medical marijuana thing, this was a legalization thing," he said.
Suthers was only vaguely aware of Pitkin County's top law enforcement official and his stated advocacy for treating drugs as a health matter and not a criminal matter.
"I'm not there," Suthers said of Sheriff Bob Braudis' position. However, "I encourage the debate. I think it's healthy," he said.
Suthers said he doesn't believe medical marijuana will be a campaign issue for him. It's unclear if his only announced opponent so far, Cañon City attorney Dan Slater, will make it one.
"Frankly, most people expect law enforcement officials to have a more conservative attitude," Suthers said.


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It's been a long winter break, but high school sports returns in a big way this week.
Here's a look at what lies ahead:
Boys basketball
The winter break was good for Redlands, Redlands East Valley and even Arrowhead Christian.
Redlands surprised a few fans by reaching, and winning, the game for third place in the San Bernardino Kiwanis Tournament. While still without some key players because of injuries, the Terriers looked sharp in their win over Beaumont to nail down third place.
RHS has a busy week ahead. The Terriers complete their nonleague schedule by hosting Yucca Valley on Wednesday and then play at King on Thursday and at Rialto on Friday.
REV has looked good in spurts but lost a couple of games that stung. The Wildcats could have made some noise at the Inland Empire Classic if they had finished off Roosevelt, and a loss to Beaumont led to an afternoon game on the final day of the Kiwanis Tournament.
REV hosts Great Oak on Tuesday. Great Oak opens the week having won nine of it last 11 games. REV plays at Beaumont on Friday, the Cougars have a win over Yucaipa and REV and a 2-point loss to Redlands.
ACA played through a tough Loma Linda Tournament schedule, twice playing two games in one day, and reached the tourney final. The Eagles went into Saturday's title game against Loma Linda having won five of their previous six games.
ACA returns to Ambassador League play with Tuesday's game against Western Christian and Friday's game against Calvary Murrieta.
Girls soccer
Citrus Valley wanted tougher competition, and so far has worked its way through its toughest nonleague schedule. Citrus Valley's two losses are to Los Osos and to Alta Loma. The Blackhawks played Carter to a 1-1 tie but do have wins over future Citrus Belt League opponents Yucaipa and Redlands.
This week will be a test for Citrus Valley. The Blackhawks play at Santiago Corona on Monday. The Sharks went 4-1 at the Orange County Classic and are ranked No. 3 in the latest CIF Division 2 poll. The Blackhawks finish the week with Wednesday's game against Vista Murrieta — the Mustangs have won nine of their 11 games.
Girls water polo
Redlands East Valley returns the pool and opens with Tuesday's home match against Palm Desert.
The Wildcats will get a true test of their progress by playing in the 5-Counties tournament later in the week. Many of Southern California's best teams play in the event, REV has been a top-10 team at the 5-Counties tourney the last three seasons.
The week is just as big for Citrus Valley's girls water polo team. The Blackhawks open play in the Santa Ana Tournament on Monday. The last two trips to the Los Angeles event has provided some stellar opposition for the Blackhawks.
Boys soccer
Redlands East Valley (6-3-1) looked sharp at times during the San Gorgonio Shootout over the break and return to a busy schedule.
The Wildcats host Shadow Hills on Monday and host Norco on Wednesday. On Friday the Wildcats play at Beaumont.
These games will serve as REV's final nonleague tune-ups. The Wildcats open Citrus Belt League play by hosting Cajon the following week.


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Does anyone else find it imensely ANNOYING that sony doesnt give us any heads up about when the next update is going to come out!!
And finally when it does come out ask yourself what does it really add that makes your ps3 so much better?!? It still plays the same games and has the same controller granted they are adding minor changes but come on!
I am beginning to regret buying a ps3 I want new games to come out that are fun for more than 6 hours!! And too boot the games are 60 bucks each!
almost 4 months after release all I get is flow and its not entertaining for more than 10 minutes with the sixaxis controller. Now comes motorstorm with only 10 tracks and such repetitive gameplay that its not worth 60 bucks, and no offline multiplayer.
Gahhh! I should have spent the 900 bucks on a les paul
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When is the update!!
03-08-2007 #2
No one to blame but yourself for buying a system you did not check out first. So slap yourself.
As for the updates coming, they come when they come. Its not like you need them to operate your system. Get over it. And if your this disappointed over it, then pack up your PS3 and sell it.
03-08-2007 #3bobjenkinsGuest
I was seriously considering selling it on ebay but I would feel too bad about loosing all the money
Im probably just so bummed out about it because the best TV I have right now is a 24 inch SD tv thats over 10 years old HAHA
It will (hopefully) be awesome if I get a HDTV
03-08-2007 #4mastershake86Guest
I feel sorry for you! Be sure to leave Phil you're number so he can properly inform you when an update is near. And ya know I can't believe sony is charging the same as MS for they're games go figure, but why does it even matter if you won't pay $60 for a game does it matter if any come out?
03-08-2007 #5bobjenkinsGuest
I would pay 60 bucks for a game that has lasting fun.. like say battlefield 2 or that game spore thats on pc ..all the games for ps3 are just lame right now
03-08-2007 #6
[email protected] about your stupidity.
Cute little Mario icon you have there......
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03-08-2007 #7auron2002Guest
Is the update also for Japanese PS3s? Because I have a Japan PS3 and I want know.
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03-08-2007 #9Ishimaru KaitoGuest
its kinda annoying that updates aren't publicized becuase i want to update my system ASAP
03-08-2007 #10auron2002Guest
Didnt Phil Harrison say that there will be a big announcment for PS3 owners revealed this week? Was that announcment PS3 Home?
03-08-2007 #11auron2002Guest
And what time is it now in the USA? is it morning?
03-08-2007 #12
Sony should probably adopt a system similar to Blizzard with WoW patches - have a public development log for future updates.
Even if they didn't give exact update dates, knowing what we can expect Sony to provide us is pretty essential for to keep customers happy.
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Yes it is morning.. it is 8:00 AM EST (but still only 5:00 AM PST)
No update here yet.
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"When's the next update? When? When? When?", I hate people asking this all the bloody time, it's like asking a homeless person if they know when they'll become rich.
03-08-2007 #15bobjenkinsGuest
Yeah no update if its today Its gotta be later.. they prolly gunna release it at 11:59 to keep us waiting
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03-08-2007 #17bobjenkinsGuest
What is home I been hearing about it but I have no idea what it is>?
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It's nothing like that, a homeless person wouldn't answer because he doesn't know whereas Sony *do* know when they are sending out an update and what's contained. I see no reason for them not to have an announcment page on their website. Stop giving the OP a hard time, he has a perfectly valid point.
03-08-2007 #19
look at the history of updates...
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All the updates are late late wendsday or thursday morning so you are WRONG
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Oh yeah, and Motorstorm has 8 tracks, not 10. I will admit that's a little low, but the tracks are much more open-ended than most racing games. The grizzly track is immense!! There's a lot of different routes to take. Playing online is a blast and a lot of fun as well.
You could also try Resistance which has at least a 10-12 hour single player experience, plus a pretty good online playing system. It will get you more than your proclaimed 6 hours for sure.
Another good one is Virtua Fighter 5. If you get serious about that game you could waste dozens if not hundreds of hours on it.
03-08-2007 #22bobjenkinsGuest
well I watched the video for HOME and it seems pretty cool Im really excited about how u can play videos from your harddrive on TV's in your house and play mp3' from radio
and I think im going to buy motorstorm
does the online play work as of RIGHT now??
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you guys and your rumors.Your signature is too large, please use a signature within the forum rules (480x100). Thank you. - The_One
03-08-2007 #24bobjenkinsGuest
I am excited to try out the new remote play when the update comes out thats mainly what im waiting for because im borrowing my friends psp for a month now deciding if I want to get it. I will buy it if the remote play is any good
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Published: April 8, 2011 at 1:40 PMI didn't LOVE any of these 5, but I thought "Follow me, I know what I'm Doing" Went best with the name of the site, which I'm assuming would be above the slogan. So that's how I voted.
Published: April 8, 2011 at 2:15 PMAlthough I'm not in Club TPI, I did suggest the second one (Get the Know Before you Go). How can non-Club TPI peeps buy the shirts once they're done?
Published: April 8, 2011 at 2:46 PMI picked "Putting you on the right track"
Published: April 8, 2011 at 4:35 PMI was so confident that my slogan "the happiest place online" would have a chance to be among the top five that I was already thinking how cool would be to have people using a shirt with my idea printed over it.
Well, on the other hand Robert could have had trademark issues with Disney. I also thought about that possibility, but it just was such a good idea to just let it go.
Published: April 8, 2011 at 5:05 PM"Get the know before you go" slogan is too generic. It doesn't make me automatically think Theme Parks, but just online review which could be anything. "Follow Me, I know what I am doing." Is fun and it has this in the moment appeal when you where it in a park. I think it could really make TPI an instantly recognizable brand inside the parks. I also agree that the "I am" should be changed to "I'm"
Published: April 9, 2011 at 6:32 AMGet the Know before You go.... LOVE IT!!!!!!
Published: April 9, 2011 at 2:29 PM"Follow me, I know what I am doing" sounds a little pretentious IMHO. I prefer "Get the know before you go".
Published: April 9, 2011 at 8:46 PMFunny, I totally forgot which one I voted for! But if I did vote I hope I voted for the "Get the Know Before you Go!"
Published: April 10, 2011 at 12:32 AMYeah, "Follow Me..." sounded too pretentious. Plus, no one likes a know it all either. The phrase is way too easy of a target for hecklers as well. So I couldn't vote for it even though it was initially catchy to me. Almost something a movie character would say. But in the end, it's not something I think I'd wear.
Published: April 10, 2011 at 7:22 PMI voted for the "Lost/1999" slogan, but I agree if "Follow Me" wins, as it looks like it will, it should be changed to "I'm" rather than "I am." Flows better.
Published: April 11, 2011 at 8:54 AMHave to be pleased with being selected for the "final 5" and getting at least a vote or two into the bargain ( thanks to those who liked my idea ).
Published: April 11, 2011 at 9:55 AMI have to agree with others about the "follow me" slogan being a little too pretentious. I certainly want to support the goodness of this website by making a tshirt purchase. Just not sure if I would feel comfortable going to my home park (SFOG) wearing that particular slogan. I voted for the "get the know before you go". I know it's a little generic, but it seems to fit the theme of this website.
Published: April 11, 2011 at 1:54 PMOf these, I'd say a cheesy pun is in order. Either "Get the Drop" or "...Right Track" fits the bill. I voted for "Get the Drop" - short, sweet, punny.
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"... then something goes terribly wrong!"
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Published: April 11, 2011 at 3:02 PMI also thought "Directing the Lost since 1999" had the best tongue-in-cheek factor without being pretentious. It looks like "Follow me..." is going to win and I appreciate Robert putting this to a vote - but I hope you (Robert) feel free to look at this poll as a suggestion - maybe just to validate your personal favorite - you are the reason we're all here after all.
No matter what the slogan - you can count me in for a purchase of the initial batch since I don't live close to any of the initial Club TPI parks and couldn't apply. I do visit a lot of parks every year and I'll try to be more diligent at posting reviews after visiting.


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I believe such lifestyle should not be allowed
I belive in religious freedom
Total Votes: 90
Question: What is your thought on Plural marraige? (One man, mulitple wives)
Total Votes: 90
I have been watching Sister Wives, a reality(?) show on TLC. The show features and follows a family of 1 husband, 4 wives and 16 chidlren. They are one big happy family. They are Mormons and belong to the Fundalmentalist church who believe in living plural marriage ( 1man, mulitiple wives and hence, many chidlren).
They were run out of their home state for violating Bigamy laws there.
So, I was just wondering, what is your take on this lifestyle? Is it even a lifestyle? or a relgion? Our next president might be a morman- does that have any bearing on your vote/views? Do you think this family (and others like them) have the right to live their life as they see fit? or are they breaking the law and should be prosecuted?
I'd like to hear from you (especially those of you who are living the plural life!) before I add my 2 cents.
It perplexes me that so many people are against gay marriage but think this is "okay." Anyway...I think it's ridiculous - those women aren't happy...all the show is about is a bunch of whining about how they are jealous, don't get the attention they need, etc etc. I feel bad for the kids. I don't like it but I wouldn't say it should be "prohibited."
For me, I don't like to share. Lol.
That is not biblical.
Quoting toomanypoodles:
Quoting kailu1835:
It became the law of the land BECAUSE of religious persecution. They did not violate the law of the land by proclaiming the polygamy tenent. The government violated the constitutional rights of a religious group by making polygamy illegal. At the time they were made, the law was about squashing religious freedom.Quoting toomanypoodles:
Not enough options for your poll. I believe in religious freedom, but the laws are against polygamy.
Even the Bible tells you to obey the laws of the land.
One Man, One Woman.
I think that folks should be allowed to decided on their own...
Quoting ILoveMyFam:
It perplexes me that so many people are against gay marriage but think this is "okay." Anyway...I think it's ridiculous - those women aren't happy...all the show is about is a bunch of whining about how they are jealous, don't get the attention they need, etc etc. I feel bad for the kids. I don't like it but I wouldn't say it should be "prohibited."
There has only be a couple of mentions of jealousy, and they were both in answer to questions directed at them in the interview portions of the show. I don't see how them being honest that everything isn't peaches and cream every single minute of every single day means they aren't happy. If anything it means they're normal.
I think Regina did a good job of giving cultural examples.
If polygamy is made legal so will polyandry. The law won't be constrained to only those within a particular religion. It will be legal for all or legal for none.
I'm simply asking if this is a religious freedom issue for you, are you going to be accepting of poly-marriages for those outside of your religion and/or gender ratio?
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I haven't yet "added my 2 cents" on this whole thing and I do belive my vote is done anonymously. I honestly have not heard of one woman, multiple husbands. Could you give me some examples? I'm curious.Quoting FrogSalad:
Quoting Ms.KitKat:
In the Fundementalist Church, this is not how it works. It is based on a relgious faith/belief. One man, multiple wives.Quoting FrogSalad:
Sure: one man, multiple wives as long as one woman multiple husbands is ok, too.
As long as no one's being taken advantage of, I really don't care.
My point is that if it's legal one way it has to be legal the other way, too. Are you ok with other people having multiple husbands?
I dont care what you do with your personal life. Marry as any people as you like, men or women. I think women should be able to have two husbands if they want to also.
As long as you aren't hurting people and randomly screwing the world up - live your life. I dont want people telling me what I can and can't do in my private world, so I sure am not going to jump into other people's lives.
First of all, being Mormon does not automatically mean you are a polygamist or you believe in polygamy.
I don't really care who marries who. That family seems to work pretty well together.
I don't think it's a good idea that all of those wives and kids count on one person. What happens if he loses his job or heaven forbid dies? All 20 of them are up the creek.


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Actually, I am a huge fan of scarves, and of course I could not resist when I saw this Fashionista pass by me. I love the way she got away with it, and it's a good example to show other Fashionistas hairdo options, especially when you're on the go and there is no time to fix your hair. This fashionable and cute way of wearing a scarf is perfect for those lazy days. The scarf can still make you look polished and ready to go without wasting any time. I can say that this piece creates a good statement in her look, and it enhances her beauty perfectly.
Besides having this great accessory in different colors and styles, you can find them in many different stores for an affordable price. You can buy different styles and have a range of cute pieces throughout all summer. This Fashionista got her cute colorful print scarf from Wet Seal. She chose a very simple outfit, wearing an elongated black shirt from H&M, jean shorts underneath and a cute anchor necklace to make it more summery looking. You can get started by checking out these cute scarves from American Eagle and Forever 21. Don't waste any more time and start playing around with this multi-functional accessory that works in all seasons.
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Carol Guerrieri, O'Beirne's mother, attended the kickoff event. She said it's an honor that the school is participating in memory of her daughter.
"I think it's wonderful that they've continued to remember Kathleen by doing this," Guerrieri said. "It's nice for us to have this remembrance of her every year. It's been important to our family."
Relay Recess is a kid-focused offshoot of Relay for Life, a national event benefiting the American Cancer Society established in 1985. As part of the event, teams collect pledges for a marathon relay walk, most instances of which last 24 hours. Relay Recess is version of the event shortened to be more appropriate for kids.
The event was brought to Assumption by teacher Lisa Colangelo, who had O'Beirne's daughter, Emma, as a student when she died. It was a surprise success at the school last year: Assumption set a goal of raising $4,000, but far exceeded that total with more than $20,000 raised.
That the campaign was organized and executed over just a month, a week of which was lost to Spring break, made the total doubly impressive, Colangelo said.
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On 11-09-10, our company's King Air 350 landed at PDK (DeKalb–Peachtree, Atlanta GA). The ground controller issued a specific taxi clearance to the FBO ramp. While taxiing as instructed, the crew was forced to stop short of a crossing taxiway due to a single engine aircraft rapidly approaching the intersection, right to left, unannounced. The ground controller came on the frequency and made a remark expressing his surprise in the traffic conflict due to the taxi speed of the single-engine plane. After this aircraft passed in front of the company aircraft the crew continued to the FBO ramp.
That same day, on departure, this crew experienced another incident of aircraft ground movement with the potential for collisions—situations that were either not recognized or not announced by the PDK ground controller. The subjective impression of this crew was that ground ops at this busy GA airport are a low priority for ATC. Taxi operations do not receive the attention from ATC that flightcrews might expect from other airports.
Unfortunately, operations there have literally become "see and avoid" operations on the ground. Often crews have had to stop and query ground control on who has priority to continue movement. In our operation we have taken steps to complete our after-landing and before-takeoff checks on the FBO ramp because of our concern for collision. When we do taxi at airports like PDK, the rule is "all heads up, all eyes outside."
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How is this a jutsu if it doesnt even use chakra? I think its nothing more than a device or a ninja tool like a kunai but under this page and the shizune page its classified as being a ninjutsu? --Shutupshizune (talk) 10:05 Jun 26, 2010 (UTC)
- Weapon and tool use also fall under ninjutsu. Cloak of Invisibility Technique and Shadow Shuriken Technique, for example. --ShounenSuki (talk | contribs) 14:41, June 26, 2010 (UTC)
When somebody shoots senbon with a device or out of the mouth, it's this technique, right? So, Tobirama did shoot senbon out of his mouth during his fight against Madara in chapter 661. As such, can he be labeled as a user?Idontcareaboutmyname (talk) 12:35, January 15, 2014 (UTC)


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GAI Waterhouse's bid for a record-equalling seventh Doncaster Handicap may well be thwarted by a former foreman.
John O'Shea was with Waterhouse for 2 years and the trainer on the rise has spent the past six months planning Private Steer's assault on the $2.5 million feature tomorrow.
Private Steer, regarded as Australia's best mare, has headed markets for the toughest mile race in the country for the past three months and O'Shea has declared "she is ready".
"There is no excuse if she gets beaten," he said. "If she does, she is simply not good enough."
O'Shea was with Waterhouse when she won three of her first four Doncaster handicaps. The former Queenslander missed Pharaoh's win in 1994 but was with Waterhouse when the gelding won again in 1995.
"I was also there for Sprint By [1996] and Secret Savings [1997], so I know a bit about winning a Doncaster," O'Shea said.
"Now I've got to do it myself."
O'Shea describes the preparation of Private Steer, which won the Stradbroke Handicap last year, as faultless.
"She meets her opponents better off than she has all season," he said.
One just happens to be the Waterhouse-trained Shamekha, which defied Private Steer to win the Coolmore Classic at Rosehill three Saturdays ago.
Private Steer meets Shamekha (50.5kg), which is one of five runners Waterhouse has in the Doncaster, 5kg better off in the blockbuster.
After the Coolmore second, in which Private Steer lumped 58kg [she has 53kg in the Doncaster], the four-year-old finished third behind Lonhro in the George Ryder Stakes at Rosehill last Saturday.
"She is back to a surface she likes," O'Shea said. "There'll be a bit of cut in the ground. She is unbeaten for me at Randwick - she has had four goes for four wins - and I believe the mile is her right distance."
Adding confidence to the O'Shea camp is the presence of the trainer's parents, Bernie and Frances, who have flown in from Cairns.
In just on three years of training, O'Shea has collected three group 1 events - The Stradbroke, the 2002 Toorak Handicap (Shot Of Thunder) and The Metropolitan (Bedouin) in 2003 - and on each occasion his father has been present.
Doncaster Handicap favourites have a poor record and Private Steer will need to repeat the efforts of the freakish New Zealand mare Sunline, which won Doncasters in 1999 and 2002, as the punters' first choice.
Waterhouse is hoping Doncaster topweight Grand Armee can repeat the back-to-back wins of Pharaoh. She will also start Platinum Scissors and Shower Of Roses. So Assertive is fourth emergency.
Waterhouse is on record as saying the Doncaster wasn't originally on Shamekha's hit list but things changed after the Coolmore. The other four have been aimed at the event.
"This has been the plan for months and months," Waterhouse said.
"We've carefully worked towards it, to make sure they will be right on the day."
Waterhouse is chasing the Doncaster record of seven wins set by her father Tommy Smith.
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Ph. D. in Engineering, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, 1981
M.S. in Engineering, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, 1977
M.S. in Electronic Engineering, National Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu, Taiwan 1973
B.S. in Electronic Engineering, National Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu, Taiwan 1971
Professional Experience
Professor, University of California, Davis, Electrical & Computer Engineering, 1996-Present
Associate Professor, University of California, Davis, Electrical & Computer Engineering, 1988-1996
Assistant Professor, University of California, Davis, Electrical & Computer Engineering, 1984-1988
Assistant Professor, State University of New York, Stony Brook, Electrical Engineering, 1981-1984
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T. S. Chang and A. N. Gundes, PID controller synthesis with specified stability requirement for some classes of MIMO systems, Engineering Letters, Vol. 16, No. 2, p. 256-265, May 2008.
T. S. Chang, Comments on Surrogate gradient algorithm for Lagrangian relaxation, to appear at Journal of Optimization Theory, on-line 7 pages, DOI 10.1007/s10957-007-9349-z, 2008.
T. S. Chang, M. Kumar, T. S. Moh and C. L. Tseng, On the feasibility of obtaining a globally optimal floorplanning for an L-shaped layout problem, Proceedings of the 9th International Symposium on Quality Electronic Design, p. 277-282, March 2008.
T. S. Moh and T. S. Chang, Comments on handling soft modules in general nonslicing floorplan using Lagrangian relaxation, IEEE Transactions on Computer-Aided Design of Integrated Circuits and Systems, Vol. 22, No. 12, p. 1684-1686, December 2003.
T. S. Moh, T. S. Chang and S. L. Hakimi, Globally optimal floorplanning for a layout problem, IEEE Transactions on Circuits and Systems I: Fundamental Theory and Applications , Vol. 43, No. 9, p. 713-720, September 1996.


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