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"Game changer" is a term you hear often when people talk about how technology has changed their industry.
Many business leaders use crowdsourcing for idea generation and problem solving. Now, some HR directors and employee engagement specialists are promoting crowdsourcing — the concept that a group of individuals can be significantly smarter than its individual components — as a means of providing performance reviews and employee recognition.
Why is it more effective? "Because it's organic and in real time," states Eric Mosley, CEO and cofounder of the recognition provider Globoforce, in a recent essay for Harvard Business Review online. "Recognition is something that comes naturally to employees — they want to recognize their peers for great work. When the crowdsourcing concept is applied this way, coworkers and peers can identify and reward desired behaviors and cultural attributes through unsolicited recognition, as they happen."
By capturing input from many rather than a few or just one, Mosley says companies are able to extend performance evaluations beyond a single point of failure to reveal how employees are truly performing and influencing others in the organization.
Globoforce is one of several companies that offers a crowdsourcing employee assessment tool. The Talent Maps tool from Globoforce allows HR leaders to amass social recognition data and plot it against performance appraisal ratings.
The Wall Street Journal reports that some companies are using new online technology to regularly collect crowdsourced feedback, while others are asking their employees to participate
in more formal peer reviews throughout the year. "The thinking is that more people can provide deeper insight into an individual's performance than a single manager," the Journal report states.
These new feedback formats are supported by a growing number of employee recognition software programs and social networks that enable workers to post real-time comments, sometimes anonymously; solicit "how am I doing?" feedback;
or post praise or recognition for a colleague.
Crowdsourced evaluations go beyond traditional 360-degree reviews, which typically only involve a small group of designated peers, supervisors and direct reports. What's more, most 360-degree reviews are reserved for senior managers as part
of leadership development.
LivingSocial, a Washington-based daily deal company, uses Rypple, a unit of Salesforce.com Inc., to allow workers to comment any time on peers' work. LivingSocial takes peer recognition into account as part of its quarterly performance reviews, and it uses peer feedback to help set bonuses.
Not So Fast
Crowdsourced reviews are not embraced by everyone. Many respondents to Mosley's article on hbr.org expressed concern that peer reviews would devolve into a popularity contest or a quid pro quo exercise.
"What's needed is an impartial system that watches over your daily work and points out the highlights as they happen," said one respondent "It would be a mix of objective criteria and subjective peer-to-peer evaluation." (This poster just happened to work with a company that supplied a Web-based program he said accomplishes this.)
Another commentator said the change that needs to be made regarding employee reviews is not who conducts them, but rather why they are conducted in the first place. "When employees know feedback only matters for pay/promotion (outcome goals), the actual getting better (mastery goals) falls by the wayside," the commentator stated. "Performance management happens every day. If your company doesn't value contiguous developmental feedback, you can try every gimmick you want: they won't work."
That concept supports the trend of more frequent employee reviews that was highlighted in a separate Wall Street Journal article. Writer Rachel Emma Silverman reported that annual or even quarterly reviews are not enough for the new generation of workers who are accustomed to instant feedback a la Twitter feeds and Facebook updates.
In fact, Facebook itself exemplifies this trend. The Palo Alto-based company's 2,000 employees are encouraged to solicit and give small nuggets of feedback regularly, after meetings, presentations and projects.
Frequency and who provides the review won't matter if appraisals can't get some respect. One academic review of more than 600 employee feedback studies found that two-thirds of appraisals had zero or even negative effects on employee performance after the feedback was given.
"Why is doing something stupid more often better than doing something stupid once a year?" asked Samual A. Culbert, a professor at the Anderson School of Management at the University of California, Los Angeles. Culbert makes no bones on where he lands on the topic. The title of his 2010 book: "Get Rid of the Performance Review! How Companies Can Stop Intimidating, Start Managing — and Focus on What Really Matters."


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As the world becomes more environmentally aware, consumers are growing more dependent on reusable water bottles. For those who want flavored water, however, the options are still limited to commercially packaged beverages. That's where Juicy comes in, the innovative brainchild of Galit Tassi and Dvir Dvidovich.
Juicy is a series of tops that screw on to different types of water bottles, with a built in filter that flavors the water as you drink. This keeps the water free of any one taste and allows you to keep changing the top and the flavor, thus avoiding the need to buy multiple bottles of flavored water. Juicy is easy to carry, user-friendly, refreshing, and healthy.
The business is still in the planning stages, and once they finalize their prototype, Galit and Dvir know they will need to patent it. Creating the prototype has proven challenging. As Dvir points out, "It was very difficult, because our product requires technical knowledge of engineering and industry. In fact, we created a product that looks like the product we wanted to produce, and it was a challenge for me to have something tangible to see."
Galit and Dvir are dedicated to preserving the environment, so every element of Juicy will be recyclable, from the plastic tops and bottles to the cardboard packaging. They also intend to offer discounts for returned bottles and caps.
For Galit, NFTE made up for some of the disadvantages of growing up in Ramla, a small city on the periphery of Tel Aviv. She believes NFTE has something to offer everyone. "You can express yourself no matter who you are, because NFTE empowers you," she asserts.
Future plans include establishing partnerships with Israel's bottled drink companies, and marketing Juicy in supermarket chains and health clubs. Both Galit and Dvir hope to attend Tel Aviv University. Galit would like to work in either journalism or international relations, while Dvir envisions his future managing Juicy, the company they built together through NFTE.
"You have to believe that it's the best idea ever, because if you don't believe it, there's no way you can make others believe it." –Galit Tassi
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Has the forum been hacked? This is what I am seeing:
But When clicking this thread it shows invalid link specified,I think its posted by a spammer..hmm
It was a bot spammer which was dealt with very quickly. Thanks for flagging it up, if you see any more spam - hit the report button and we will sort it out :smashy:
spammer attack again??? aren't they tired of doing the same thing?!
Forums will always attract spam, much like email. It's a cheap way to advertise.
I think the more concerning part is that the spammer created a global thread. Isn't that feature supposed to be reserved for admins or super moderators?
Yes, thats what lead me to believe it was hacked.
It wasn't a case of being hacked, there was in a setting that had got changed when we made the switch to a newer version of vBulletin. Because up until now we hadn't had any spammers try that trick, we didn't realise that there was anything wrong. That should be sorted now, and we've got a whole raft of anti-spam measures that we'll be bringing on board soon so that we'll be better prepared when the next attack comes.
Hacked again?? When there will be a prevention from hackers. It is really very bad that spammers do these things.
No we weren't hacked. As you can read in the replies above.


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Cross Curricular Excitement in Singapore
Another excellent and engaging Adobe Educational Solutions Seminar in Asia happened yesterday 31/10/07. Everyone really firing on all cylinders about empowering our learners through digital media and creating learning experiences throughout the curriculum not just the "expected" educational or vocational tracks…..
With over 100 attendee's we spoke for hours about cross curricular examples, and examples of best practices from UK, USA and Singapore. With so many examples coming from fellow AEL's and educators here in Singapore the event shows a need to know more about integration of suites into traditional and academic subjects prevalent this side of the pond.
The need to enhance understanding and allow for reflection through project based learning is provided through the CS3 Suite and beyond. The biggest buzz was around Visual Communicator 3. 😀


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BATH secured top seeding for the Amlin Challenge Cup quarter-finals with a comfortable bonus-point win in Pool 2 at home to Bordeaux-Begles.
George Ford celebrated his senior England call-up with another assured display with 17 points that included an impressive solo try.
Semesa Rokoduguni also grabbed a brace while Tom Biggs, Anthony Perenise, Jonathan Joseph, Dominic Day, and Kyle Eastmond also crossed in a 54-13 success to guarantee a quarter-final tie at the Recreation Ground.
Bath enjoyed a dream start when Biggs claimed the first of his team's eight tries after Anthony Watson's stunning 60-metre break with just a minute gone.
Ford's conversion made it 7-0 but Bordeaux hit back with a brace of penalties from scrum-half Manu Saubusse.
It took until half an hour for Bath to claim their next score but it was well worth the wait when Ford danced through from close range after 32 minutes.
Perenise then dived over out wide after Leroy Houston's long pass four minutes later, with Ford adding both sets of extras for a 21-6 lead at the break.
Joseph glided through from Ford's pass five minutes after the restart and Day powered through five minutes later when Ford's kick caused havoc at the back.
Ford added both conversions and did the same again when Rokoduguni flew down the right wing for a fine individual try with 58 minutes gone before finally missing the target when Eastmond was driven over just past the hour.
Bordeaux made the most of Ryan Caldwell's yellow card with a 78th-minute try from Gilem Queheille but Rokoduguni touched down with the last play, with Matt Banahan adding the conversion.


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We're teaming up with other food and garden bloggers to host Summer Fest 2010, a season-long garden party. Each week we'll feature favorite garden-to-table recipes and tips to help you enjoy the bounty, whether you're harvesting your own goodies or buying them fresh from the market. To join in, check out awaytogarden.com.
Looking for a quick, meatless weeknight meal that isn't PB&J? Of course you are. As temperatures outside decrease, our desire for warm, comforting foods increases. But time spent in the kitchen and waistlines needn't increase as well. Spice Goddess Bal Arneson's Cauliflower With Sweet Potatoes is a quick, healthy Indian main dish that will warm you up and fill you up. It's perfectly spiced without being spicy (though heat-lovers might choose to saute some jalapenos along with the onions in the recipe), and if you can manage to save any, the leftovers are great for lunch the next day, or for breakfast served alongside a fried egg.
The spices you'll need for this recipe are basics found in an Indian pantry: tumeric, cumin seeds and coriander seeds. They're best purchased in small amounts from a spice market, Indian grocery or store with a high turnover of spices so you know they're fresh (beware of exotic spices from a supermarket that sells few items like this; the goods might have been sitting on a shelf for months). The spices are cooked with some minced onion and fresh ginger, and then some tomatoes, sweet potatoes and cauliflower. The result is as savory as it is simple; an Indian main dish that takes minimal prep and requires very few exotic spices — ones you may have on hand or are easily obtained.
Cauliflower with Sweet Potatoes
Recipe courtesy Bal Arneson
Yield: 4 servings
2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
1 onion, chopped
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
1 tablespoon coriander seeds
1 tablespoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon salt
1 tomato, chopped
1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
1 small head cauliflower, cut into bite-size florets
Place the oil in a large nonstick skillet and heat over medium-high heat. Add the onion and ginger and cook for 4 minutes. Stir in the coriander seeds, cumin seeds, turmeric, and salt and toast for 15 seconds and then add the tomatoes and sweet potatoes, and cook until they are tender, about 12 to 15 minutes. Add the cauliflower and stir well to combine. Place a tight fitting lid on the pan and cook until the cauliflower is crisp- tender, about 5 to 8 minutes.
Give it a try. Save the PB&J for another night.
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First Men in Maine Zumba Prostitution Case Arraigned
First Men in Maine Zumba Prostitution Case Arraigned
First Men in Maine Zumba Prostitution Case Arraigned
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|12/05/2012 Reported By: Patty B. Wight
The first round of alleged clients of a Kennebunk prostitution business have officially entered pleas in Biddeford District Court. Only three made an appearance today -- the rest entered pleas by mail. So far nine of the defendants are requesting jury trials. But as Patty Wight reports, if the trend continues the cases have the potential to clog the York County courts.
The scene outside Biddeford District Court today as three men entered pleas in the Kennebunk Zumba prostitution case.
Aside from the media and the alleged "johns," there was one other person who showed up at Biddeford District Court: "My name is Sara Moon."
Moon stood outside the courthouse holding a bright pink poster that said in black letters, "Decriminalize Sex."
"Because I feel like that we need to decriminalize the body and legalize sex," Moon says. "I don't think this should be newsworthy. I don't think anybody should be getting fined or going to jail for having sex. I think what I do with my body and what they do with their bodies, whatever that is for money, that's fine with me and it shouldn't be illegal."
But it is illegal. And so, inside the court, the defendants were called one by one to enter their pleas. One man hung his head while pleading guilty. The second pleaded guilty after consulting with a court lawyer. And the third pleaded "nolo," which the court interprets as a guilty plea without the defendant admitting guilt or innocence.
Afterward, the man - who declined to go on tape - said he just wanted to put this all behind him for the sake of his daughter. But 18 others facing charges are preparing for more of a fight. They have entered "not guilty" pleas.
"And one of the reasons for that is because we want to preserve our clients' right to jury trial," says Tim Zerillo, who represents three clients in the Kennebunk prostitution case. Zerillo says this is typical in misdemeanor cases because it's often impossible to know early in the game - when lawyers don't have all the evidence in hand - what will be best for clients.
The question remains how many other defendants will make the same request, and what effect it will have on the courts. Attorney Steven Schwartz, who is representing nine people in the case, says it could be significant.
"You know, if dozens of people are all of a sudden on a jury trial list, I think it would take months and months, and well more than a year, it seems to me, before all of the cases were able to be tried," Schwartz says. "So in that regard, I think there is a risk that it could clog up the system."
Schwartz and other attorneys say clogging the system is not their intent. It's ultimately up to their clients whether to go with a jury trial. It's a personal decision, says attorney Tim Zerillo, and he thinks it's unlikely many will choose that route because of the attention it would generate.
"This is somewhere in the realm between a drunk driving charge and a speeding ticket, is where engaging a prostitute falls," Zerillo says. "These guys are being punished by virtue of their names being in the paper and in the news, much more than what would normally be punished for this type of case."
Even if cases don't go to jury, the courts will be busy dealing with various motions attorneys may file on behalf of their clients. Attorney Steven Schwartz says at this point, everything is on the table for how these cases will proceed.
"I've heard that most of the York County judges have recused themselves, based on their proximity to the cases geographically, if nothing else," Schwatz says. "So there are lots of different possibilities with respect to the disposition of what I believe will amount to dozens and dozens of cases that are going to be coming up to Superior Court."
The next court date for those charged in the prostitution case is December 19th.
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Camborne (Cornish: Kammbronn, "Crooked Hill") is now a town and civil parish in west Cornwall, England. It is at the western edge of a conurbation comprising itself, Pool and Redruth.
The population of Camborne was 20,010 at the 2001 UK census. By 2011 the population had grown to 20,845. In the same year the population of the Camborne-Redruth urban area, which also includes Carn Brea, Illogan and several satellite villages, stood at 55,400, making it the largest conurbation in Cornwall. The following settlements are in the civil parish: Barripper, Beacon, Bolenowe, Boswyn, Carwynnen, Coombe, Croft Mitchell, Higher Condurrow, Kehelland, Killivose, Menadarva, Nancemellin, Pengegon, Penponds, Reskadinnick, Rosewarne, Roskear Croft, Stennack, Tolcarne, Treslothan, Treswithian, Treswithian Downs and Troon. NOTE: Most of these places have short articles in Wikipedia, but in WeRelate all have been redirected here.
Camborne is located in what was formerly one of the richest tin mining areas in the world and was once the home to the Camborne School of Mines (see below). The School of Mines moved from the centre of Camborne to Trevenson in Pool and is now a specialist department of the University of Exeter, based at Penryn Campus.
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Source:A Vision of Britain through Time and linked pages.
Camborne originated within the Penwith Hundred and became a civil parish in 1866. During the 19th century it was part of the Redruth Poor Law Union and was a Registration SubDistrict within Redruth Registration District from 1837. It was also an Urban Sanitary District. From 1894 until 1934 it was an Urban District. In 1934 Camborne joined with Redruth, Gwennap, and Illogan to become Camborne-Redruth Urban District Council, the largest conurbation in Cornwall. In 1974 the system of urban and rural districts was abolished on a nationwide basis and an enlarged area became Kerrier District. The whole of Cornwall was made a unitary authority in 2009 with a system of wards replacing the former district organization.
Camborne is best known as a centre for the former Cornish tin and copper mining industry, having its working heyday during the later 18th and early 19th centuries. Camborne was just a village until transformed by the mining boom which began in the late eighteenth century and saw the Camborne and Redruth district become the richest mining area in the world. Although a considerable number of ruinous stacks and engine houses remain, they cannot begin to convey the scenes of 150 years ago when scores of mines transfigured the landscape.
Dolcoath Mine, (English: "Old Ground Mine"), the "Queen of Cornish Mines" was, at a depth of 3,500 feet (1,067 m), for many years the deepest mine in the world, not to mention one of the oldest before its closure in 1921. The last working tin mine in Europe, South Crofty, which closed in 1998, is also to be found in Camborne.
Richard Trevithick
On Christmas Eve 1801, the Puffing Devil – a steam-powered road locomotive built by Camborne engineer Richard Trevithick (1771-1833) – made its way up Camborne Hill in Cornwall. It was the world's first self-propelled passenger carrying vehicle. Trevithick was born in Penponds, in 1771, a miner's son, and was educated at Camborne School. His achievements (which also include steam power, mining technology, and Cornish culture as a whole) are celebrated every last Saturday of April as the town's "Trevithick Day", and by his statue standing outside Camborne public library.
For more information, see the EN Wikipedia article Camborne.
Research Tips
One of the many maps available on A Vision of Britain through Time is one from the Ordnance Survey Series of 1900 illustrating the parish boundaries of Cornwall at the turn of the 20th century. This map blows up to show all the parishes and many of the small villages and hamlets.
The following websites have pages explaining their provisions in WeRelate's Repository Section. Some provide free online databases.


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The Columbus Symphony Presents Cirque de la Symphonie, 1/19
Cirque de la Symphonie is a unique and elegant fusion of cirque and orchestra, adapting the stunning artistry of cirque with the majesty of a full symphony orchestra. The program will feature works from the world's greatest composers while showcasing some of the most accomplished veterans of exceptional cirque programs from across the globe, including aerial flyers, acrobats, contortionists, dancers, jugglers, balancers, and strongmen.
The Columbus Symphony presents Cirque de la Symphonie at the Ohio Theatre (39 E. State St.) on Saturday, January 19, at 8pm. Tickets are $25-$65 and can be purchased at the CAPA Ticket Center (39 E. State St.), all Ticketmaster outlets, and www.ticketmaster.com. To purchase tickets by phone, please call (614) 228-8600 or (800) 745-3000. The Ohio Theatre Ticket Office will also be open two hours prior to each performance. Young people between the ages of 13-25 may purchase $5 PNC Arts Alive All Access tickets while available. For more information, visit www.GoFor5.com.
The 2012-13 Pops Series is made possible through the generous support of series sponsor AEP.
About the artists of Cirque de la Symphonie
Alexander Streltsov is a Russian aerial artist who started working with famed cirque choreographer Pavel Brun and producer Valentin Gneushev when he was only twelve, performing on Broadway at the Gershwin Theater. The same year, he won the gold medal in a competition among international cirque artists at the prestigious Festival Mondial Du Cirque De L'Avenir in Paris. His combination of natural strength, artistic expression, and grace sets his performance apart from other aerialists. Also known as "Sasha," he has performed for three Russian presidents and the Bolshoi Ballet, numerous symphonies in the US and Europe, and elaborate theater and stage productions worldwide. He has made many television appearances, such as the star-studded ABC-TV special "Christopher Reeve- A Celebration of Hope" and the PBS nationwide broadcast of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra's Fourth of July Celebration. He continues to be a favorite at music halls, soaring over the audience in a spectacular display of aerial artistry or spinning his riveting cube act into motion.
Christine Van Loo is a seven-time consecutive National Champion, Female Olympic Athlete of the Year, and Athlete of the Decade in acrobatic gymnastics. She was inducted into the USSA (acro-gymnastics) Hall of Fame and the World Acrobatics Society Gallery of Honor. As a professional aerialist and acrobat, she has performed at the 2002 Winter Olympics, two Grammy Awards, American Music Awards, Miss Universe pageant, and Paul McCartney's European tour. She was a trainer and performer with NBC's "Celebrity Circus," and she choreographed the aerials for Britney Spears world tour and the Stars on Ice US tour. Christine provides spell-binding performances of aerial silks, rope, lira, and trapeze with Cirque de la Symphonie.
Jarek and Darek's "Duo Design" provides one of the most powerful acts to be included in Cirque de la Symphonie's captivating program. This dynamic and exciting balancing act consists of Jaroslaw Marciniak and Dariusz Wronski, former Polish national hand-balancing champions. They have competed and performed throughout Europe and the US, winning championships in Evian, France, and Sarasota, Florida. Over the past few years, these prolific performers have thrilled audiences at several NBA halftimes, Cirque du Soleil, Circus Circus, Busch Gardens, and the national tour of Cirque Ingenieux. Their Cirque de la Symphonie performances have left audiences stunned and amazed at music halls everywhere.
Aloysia Gavre is another incredible aerial performer from the Ecole National de Cirque, Montreal, with early training from Master Lu-Yi and the Pickle Family Circus School. Her aerial acrobatics and graceful maneuvers on the aerial hoop, suspended high above the stage, add three-dimensional excitement to the symphony and the music hall. Aloysia was the Special Prize Winner at the International Circus Festival in Monte Carlo. A veteran of stage and theater performances worldwide, Aloysia is best known as a veteran of Cirque du Soleil's "Quidam" and "O." Her five years with "Quidam" established her as one of the best aerial artists in the world, and today, she shares that experience with others as choreographer for Cirque Mechanics and Troupe Vertigo and as director of Cirque School in Los Angeles. Aloysia's regular performances with Cirque de la Symphonie and live orchestras take aerial acrobatics to a new level.
Vladimir Tsarkov provides a spellbinding performance with combinations of mime and juggling feats. A favorite of the younger audience members, Vladimir's Red Harlequin act features rings, balls, and batons, and he's even been known to teach the maestro a trick or two. He is a veteran of Circus Circus, Cirque Ingenieux, and various Cirque de la Symphonie performances. Vladimir graduated from Russia's prestigious State College of Circus and Theater Arts and won the gold medal at the Cirque de Demain International Festival in France. His performance with the symphony is pure entertainment and guaranteed to please audiences of all ages.
Elena Tsarkova, the "Lady in White," is a graduate of the famed Moscow Circus School and first-place winner of the prestigious National Russian Circus Festival. From her "Master of Sports" in gymnastics, Elena developed into a unique and graceful performer with the Big Apple Circus, Switzerland's Circus Knie, and Germany's Circus Roncalli. Her combination of contortion, balance, and graceful dance moves has made her a major star with Cirque de la Mur in Florida and Circus Circus in Las Vegas. Elena's experience with many major stage and Theater Productions offers a professional background that allows for a truly unforgettable performance with the live symphony. The "Lady in White" provides an elegant touch to Cirque de la Symphonie.


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If you're anything like me (you know, with sleeping disorders and such), alarm clocks do you no good. They go off, you turn it off and you don't even remember doing it. This one goes off and runs away from you. That should do the trick.
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A Post About Loss and One of Our Own, Abigail Keyby Anand Lal Shimpi on 7/30/2013 4:20 PM EST
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xinthius - Tuesday, July 30, 2013 - linkTouching article, RIP Abigail. Reply
Indigo64 - Tuesday, July 30, 2013 - linkI am actually very familiar with Gary's posts, and have always appreciated the insights. When I was 16 (and to date myself, that was 2 years before Anandtech was founded) I lost someone very close to me in similar circumstances, she was the same age as Abby. Anand's post here resonated on that old nerve once again, and I remember the pain vividly. I hope you continue to be strong through all of this Gary (and family), and I will still be here to keep reading your reviews and writeups for as long as you keep posting them on AT. Thanks for everything you've done, and I hope you can find the peace you need and deserve. I am so sorry for your loss. (P.S. Thx for the heads up Anand) Reply
Jaegs - Tuesday, July 30, 2013 - linkWhat a tragedy, my condolences go out to the family. Its always horrible to hear of freak accidents like this and the senseless destruction caused. Reply
jnmfox - Tuesday, July 30, 2013 - linkMy condolences. Thanks for all your great articles from the Anandtech of old. Reply
twotwotwo - Tuesday, July 30, 2013 - link:( Sorry to hear it. Good thoughts to everyone going through it. Reply
cbutters - Tuesday, July 30, 2013 - linkMy deepest condolences to Gary and his family. Life is so very fragile, its astounding when we are forced to stop and think about it. Reply
haxor911 - Tuesday, July 30, 2013 - linkMy condolences for the loss. The article was touching and makes me happy to give away used tech to students and to those in need. Reply
richardlai - Tuesday, July 30, 2013 - linkMy deepest condolences to Gary and his family. I also lost a friend recently, and I can only imagine how difficult it is for the parents. Life is too fragile.
Rest in peace, Abby. Reply
scavio - Tuesday, July 30, 2013 - linkHeartbreaking. My deepest sympathies to you and your family. Reply
silverblue - Tuesday, July 30, 2013 - linkRIP Abigail... I cannot begin to understand what her family must be going through. My thoughts are with you. Reply
euskalzabe - Tuesday, July 30, 2013 - linkOh no, that is such sad news... my condolences for the whole family, I can only imagine what they're going through... Big hugs! Reply
Uj13 - Tuesday, July 30, 2013 - linkWhat ever can go wrong - will go wrong; Murphy's Law (src: Wikipedia). It could be your daughter or mine or in this case it was Gary's daughter. Its a common evil that we must defeat; Make the roads safer. Google Cars are a very important step in that direction. I hope in the near future computers that do not get drunk and can 'think' at near light speeds and talk to each-other with absolute precision can help us be safe.
She has left us - it is more sad for the world for what it has lost and for the many lives she'd have touched. My condolences - Ujjwal Singh Reply
ExarKun333 - Tuesday, July 30, 2013 - linkMy condolences to Gary and his family...
I took a few minutes to reminisce on some older articles that Gary wrote on slot-1 boards, DFI NF2 lan-party, and his Conroe MB roundup. He was a great writer, and I wanted to say I appreciated all his awesome work back in the day. He was writing when I started reading AT regularly (~2002) and was an awesome contributor.
Again, condolences to Gary and his family in such a difficult time. Know that the whole AT community (even though we can get unruly at times..) supports him 100%. Reply
TinkerTanner - Tuesday, July 30, 2013 - linkI am so very sorry for your loss :(
I have lost people close to me in the past few years and it has been tough. I can't even imagine what it would be like to lose a daughter. Please stay strong. Reply
Den - Tuesday, July 30, 2013 - linkMy most sincere condolences to the Key family. It is always tragic to loose a child and all the more so for one who was a loving and giving person. I need to go wipe my eyes now... Reply
callinitgood - Tuesday, July 30, 2013 - linkGary is an amazing editor and I have always admired his work. I took time to reflect on his past articles as well as life in general. I am so very sad to learn this news. May angels watch over the Key family. my deepest condolences and lots of hugs... Reply
matt.bhame - Tuesday, July 30, 2013 - linkUgh, this gave me chills. I miss Gary Key as a contributor on AT very much: his reviews were consistently-solid and I learned a lot from him as an AT reader over the years. Nothing but respect and love for you Gary - I literally cannot imagine what this has been like for you and your family. Reply
Amoro - Tuesday, July 30, 2013 - linkReally sad to hear about this. My condolences to the family.
RIP Abigail. Reply
Zap - Tuesday, July 30, 2013 - linkI've exchanged emails with Gary in the past. My condolences. Reply
WaitingForNehalem - Tuesday, July 30, 2013 - linkMy prayers go out to you and your family. May the Lord be with you in this difficult time. Reply
frozentundra123456 - Tuesday, July 30, 2013 - linkMy deepest condolences. She sounds like she was a wonderful person with all the potential in the world. Our 16 year old grandson has just spent the summer with us, and he is a very kind and caring person too. I cant imagine how we would handle the loss if something happened to him. I admire you for dealing with the loss and hope you somehow can heal, although I am sure you will always feel the loss. Reply
wiz329 - Tuesday, July 30, 2013 - linkMy deepest sympathies. One of my good friends died at age 20 this past week in a hiking accident, so we are grieving together. God bless you, and may she rest in peace. Reply
Reflex - Tuesday, July 30, 2013 - linkMy condolences to Gary and his family. I am very sorry to hear this. Reply
WilliamVW - Tuesday, July 30, 2013 - linkGary was both patient and helpful with me in the past. No tragedy should ever strike someone like this, but it's doubly unfortunate that it should land on someone so undeserving of it. As a father and colleague, Gary, my every condolence goes out to you and your family, and I deeply hope you are able to heal as time allows. Reply
StormyParis - Tuesday, July 30, 2013 - linkMy deepest condolences to her family and friends. 15 is way to young to go. She seems to have had a good life, so maybe that makes up for it in part. Reply
EddyKilowatt - Tuesday, July 30, 2013 - link"To have a child is to forever have a piece of your heart walking around outside your body"
Only a parent can understand the terrifying depth of this statement. Reply
noeldillabough - Tuesday, July 30, 2013 - linkI can't imagine your loss or what you're going through, but I know you're handling it better than I would. Best wishes to you and yours and RIP Abigail. Reply
DawsonsDada - Tuesday, July 30, 2013 - linkI am so sorry to hear of your daughter's passing.
She sounds like a wonderful daughter.
My, and my families, prayers are with you and your family Reply
epoon2 - Tuesday, July 30, 2013 - linkIt must have been difficult. My condolences. Car accident is one of the top causes for fatality among young people. I am very sorry to hear that. Reply
Nancy Key - Tuesday, July 30, 2013 - linkAnand is one of the nicest men I never met. Gary always spoke so highly of him, and Abby loved him. She did love that tablet. Thank you Anand for all you do.
We are lost without our girl - we love you Abby, to the moon and back.
Nancy Key Reply
Anand Lal Shimpi - Tuesday, July 30, 2013 - linkNancy,
I am so sorry for your loss. Whenever I talk to Gary about Abby I feel like I missed out on knowing an amazing member of your family. My thoughts and heart are with you and Gary. Please let me know if there's ever anything I can do.
Anand Reply
Chillin1248 - Wednesday, July 31, 2013 - linkMay you never know any more pain,
Our prayers are with you. Reply
war59312 - Tuesday, July 30, 2013 - linkSucks! :(
RIP!! Reply
David Szabados - Tuesday, July 30, 2013 - linkI've worked with Gary in my PR role and when I first heard about this, I was stunned and very saddened. It hits home thinking about my own oldest daughter who is now 15. My deepest condolences to Gary and your family. Reply
Tukk - Tuesday, July 30, 2013 - linkMy condolences. And my hopes that you and yours live more with the years of great memories than with the loss. Reply
bsmeeb - Tuesday, July 30, 2013 - linkMy sincere condolences to you, Gary. I wish all the strength and understanding needed to struggle through such an enormous loss. Reply
StanFL - Tuesday, July 30, 2013 - linkI remember corresponding with Gary a fair amount via email and PM's here back in the early 2000's. Even though we never met, or even spoke, I could tell he was a stand up guy, further confirmed when he began doing content for AT. A tragedy like this is certainly underserved and I wish I had an undo button for it. My condolences to Gary and family. Reply
noahcollins - Tuesday, July 30, 2013 - linkAs the unofficial system builder in my family, I've definitely read every one of Gary's motherboard reviews. My thoughts are with you, Gary. I'm so sorry to hear this news. Peace be with you and your loved ones. Reply
AJ_NEWMAN - Tuesday, July 30, 2013 - linkAnand,
Thankyou for sharing this; My own tears welled up - partly for the sadness and torment that you and Abigail's family are going through, but also in recognition that our own time here is finite.
Antony Reply
od14 - Tuesday, July 30, 2013 - linkMy deepest condolences to Gary and his family. Life sometimes is very cruel. Hope Gary and family find enough strength to somehow cope with such a huge loss. Reply
AngGP - Tuesday, July 30, 2013 - linkRIP Abigail Reply
thestryker - Tuesday, July 30, 2013 - linkI've been a long time reader and thus recognized the last name from the headline, but wasn't certainly wasn't expecting the tragedy within. My deepest condolences to your family. Reply
RYF - Tuesday, July 30, 2013 - linkRIP, and be strong.
Thanks Anand for the article. Reply
DukeN - Tuesday, July 30, 2013 - linkHeartbreaking. My sincerest condolences and sympathies for the family. Reply
dac7nco - Tuesday, July 30, 2013 - linkYou're in my thoughts, Gary. Reply
RaLX - Tuesday, July 30, 2013 - linkI don't comment very often, but I need to say that I can't imagine how difficult this must be, my deepest condolences to the family. Reply
dragonsqrrl - Tuesday, July 30, 2013 - linkMy condolences. Terrible tragedy. Reply
InsGadget - Tuesday, July 30, 2013 - linkSorry for your loss. Reply
iftybbar - Tuesday, July 30, 2013 - linkSo very sorry for your loss, Gary. Reply
Bull Dog - Tuesday, July 30, 2013 - linkI remember reading (and enjoying) Gary's reviews. A little over eight years ago, I lost my youngest, eleven-month-old sister from complications arising from her being a T18 baby,
I do not have the words to express how sorry I am for your loss. Reply
goinginstyle - Wednesday, July 31, 2013 - linkI cannot even imagine what Gary and his family is going through right now. There are no words to even describe the loss of a child this early in life. Gary always helped me while he was at AT, no matter what dumb question I asked or situation I got myself into with a variety of PCs. He even sent me a replacement X58 motherboard, no questions asked although I had screwed up the CPU installation. I am sure Abigail was just as giving to others based on what I read today. Reply
gamoniac - Wednesday, July 31, 2013 - linkMy hearts go out to Gary and his family. With two kids of my own, I cannot imagine what you must be going through. I will try my very best to cherish everyone close to me when I can. I am sure she is in a good place. Reply
Voldenuit - Wednesday, July 31, 2013 - linkGary, you have my deepest condolences and sympathies for your loss. While words can not undo your pain, I can only hope that the outpouring of sympathy and support from all of us Anandtech readers can provide some measure of comfort and that you can find some solace from all our well wishes.
We are with you in spirit in your time of loss. Reply
bleekii - Wednesday, July 31, 2013 - linkGary did great work here, and because I always by Asus products he must be continuing his level of excellence. I had a friend die in a car crash at 16. It changed the lives of those around her. It was the first time I saw death affect my life and since then I've lost even closer people. There are no words to describe the individual loss Gary has suffered. I hope that those closest to him in all areas of his life give their support. I know never would have made it though my losses without the understanding and care given to me. To other AnandTech readers, if you see others suffering from loss like death or divorce make sure to lend an ear and a helping hand. Reply
bleekii - Wednesday, July 31, 2013 - linkI'm sorry for this terrible loss. I hope Gary and his family have more good friends like Anand to support them in this awful time. Reply
dishayu - Wednesday, July 31, 2013 - linkRIP Abigail and my condolences to the Key family. Reply
johnp888 - Wednesday, July 31, 2013 - linkCondolences to your loss Gary. RIP Abigail Reply
ikjadoon - Wednesday, July 31, 2013 - linkHi, Gary and Gary's family and friends. I know it's weird and possibly unexpected for a stranger to wish you condolences. But, a family, even if virtual, is something. She sounded like a wonderful and exciting young woman. I wish you all calm days of peace in your time ahead.
Your articles, by the way, were wonderful. When I was building my first ever computer, I read your glowing review of the ASUS P5N-E SLI (650i SLI chipset) and ended up using it for my PC. It's still going strong, 6 years later. :) Thank you for passion and detailed writing--it was appreciated.
May she rest in peace and all of you be able to live fulfilling, complete, and extraordinary lives.
From your virtual family member,
~Ibrahim~ Reply
Diamond3 - Wednesday, July 31, 2013 - linkMy heartfelt condolences to Gary and his family. Reply
watersb - Wednesday, July 31, 2013 - linkOh thanks for posting about this. What a horrible loss. It should not be borne alone. My kids are the most phenomenal people in my life. The only solace I could possibly offer is the sure knowledge that Abigail made the world a better place, because of the lives she touched while she was here. For all time, a better place, and that cannot be taken away. Reply
TheBeagle - Wednesday, July 31, 2013 - linkA number of years ago I met Gary Key on the Forums here on AnandTech. From the very first time we exchanged comments and views about a number of computer issues, I realized he was an OK kind of a guy and always willing to help someone with a computer related problem.
After a while, I also got to know a little bit about Gary's family, especially Abigail, who had been then recently diagnosed with a probable serious health issue. That's when I really got to appreciate Gary's qualities as both a man and a father. My heart breaks to read about the tragic loss of Abigail - she was truly the apple of her daddy's eye.
My faith allows me to know that Abigail is now with the angels. Blessings on Gary and his whole family, now and in the future. With deepest respect, TheBeagle Reply
murakozi - Wednesday, July 31, 2013 - linkMy deepest condolences and prayers for her and her family. As a father, I hope I will never have to understand this pain, and wish Gary and his family a healing of all the scars. She seems to be such a nice person and I beleive, she is reading these posts from somewhere, where the best of us go. Reply
deject - Wednesday, July 31, 2013 - linkMy condolences to Gary and his family. :( R.I.P. Abigail, taken far too soon. Reply
piroroadkill - Wednesday, July 31, 2013 - linkDamn, I read the news article to see the situation in which it occurred, there's no way anyone could have predicted or avoided that in the car.
Anyone could have been killed in that situation. Horrendous. Reply
victorson - Wednesday, July 31, 2013 - linkThis is heartbreaking, deepest condolences to Gary for the loss. Having this post by Anand here is also telling of the quality of the people working here. Reply
CSbeer - Wednesday, July 31, 2013 - linkTouching tribute Mr. Shimpi, my heart sinks at thought of a father losing his daughter. My prayers are with Gary and his. Reply
Elroko1 - Wednesday, July 31, 2013 - linkWishing Gary and his family the strength to get through this tragic loss. My deepest condolences. Reply
MrHorizontal - Wednesday, July 31, 2013 - linkVery long-time reader of Anandtech, and of course I remember Gary's insight. Please accept my deepest condolences. No parent should ever use a child.
However I'd like to offer some personal advice too. At the time of a very similar incident (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/london/6219254.... I was dating Charlie Green's sister and very close to the family. Ivan Mazour is the son of a Russian oligarch, so as you can imagine getting a member of the '1%' put in prison was quite a stressful court case above and beyond the loss of Charlie. The Greens needed as much strength as possible, and they did get at least light vindication in Mazour's conviction. I lived with them throughout the whole episode and as I'd known Charlie for years prior it was a loss to me as well.
Nevertheless, the advice I would strongly recommend is after the initial shock has died down, the Key's will need distraction. This may seem counter intuitive, but it is vitally important to focus on something other than Abigail and the massive void in their lives, otherwise a loss of this magnitude can easily consume even the strongest of hearts.
As Gary has a history in AnandTech, may I suggest, Anand, that you are quite insistent with Gary to start reviewing again (even though he won't feel up to it at all) to focus himself on doing a couple of time consuming reviews again as this should be a suitable distraction. Please trust me from experience - in doing this, you will be doing him a massive favour. Reply
JellyRoll - Wednesday, July 31, 2013 - linkMy heart absolutely breaks to think of your loss. I cannot imagine the depth of your sorrow, and I hope that you and your family can recover from this devastating loss. Please accept my condolences. Reply
Crono - Wednesday, July 31, 2013 - linkCondolences to the family.
I can't imagine losing a family member of that age. Reply
arealMESSiah - Wednesday, July 31, 2013 - linkMay she rest in peace, and I wish many blessings for the Key family. My family and I know your struggle. Reply
grandma geny heywood - Wednesday, July 31, 2013 - linkWhat a wonderful thought Anand. Thank you so much for your Post about our Abigail Key. This picture was taken when she and her sister came to visit me 4 months ago in Niagara Falls where I live. Little did I know that I would never see her again...sweet dear little grand daughter.
I always got good vibes about AnandTech, the Key family always spoke highly of you and of your company Anand. As you described, we are devastated, but for the rest of the world we must try to keep on going. grandma geny heywood Reply
mmusto - Wednesday, July 31, 2013 - linkGary,
I want to express my deepest sympathy. I lost my 5 year old daughter last February to a very brief battle with cancer. I can promise you it does get easier and cherishing and honoring Abby is by far the best way you can take care of her now. If you ever want to chat, please just message me.
-Matt Reply
colinw - Wednesday, July 31, 2013 - linkMy sincere condolences to the Key family. I am so very sorry.
I have read AT since the old days, so of course I am familiar with Gary's contributions. Reply
chrone - Wednesday, July 31, 2013 - linkRIP Abby. My condolences for you and family, Garry. Always love to read your articles. :-) Reply
yoyoma245 - Wednesday, July 31, 2013 - linkGary,
I'm sorry for your loss. From the photo Anand posted and the information he shared, it is obvious Abigail was a bright young light. Although she is no longer with you, the joy and energy she brought to the communities she touched endures. I hope you and your family take some pride and some small comfort in reflecting on that.
With strongest support and deepest sympathy,
Alex Reply
DocSparky - Wednesday, July 31, 2013 - linkGary, It just breaks my heart to hear about your family devastating loss. No words are adequate. Thoughts are prayers for your family. We can celebrate Abby's time and never forget the kindness she showed the world. Reply
WeaselITB - Wednesday, July 31, 2013 - linkIf I knew of something to say that would make this tragedy less painful, I would gladly say it. I've been a follower of AT right from the beginning, during the overclocking heydays of the celery, and Anand, you're right - it does feel like an extended virtual family. My condolences on your loss, Gary. Reply
SpaceRanger - Wednesday, July 31, 2013 - linkCondolences to the Key family. No parent should out-live their children.. :( Reply
PreacherEddie - Wednesday, July 31, 2013 - linkGary and the Key family, I am truly sorry for your loss. I pray that you find peace in this difficult time. Reply
4745454b - Wednesday, July 31, 2013 - linkWhile the name doesn't ring a bell I'm sure I've read the articles as I'm a long time reader. Always sad when things like this happen. A life so young and full of promise is now gone. I'm sure we all know someone like this, I know I do. RIP Abigail and peace and blessings be to the Key family. May whatever you believe in bring peace during this time. Reply
Jeff Lee - Wednesday, July 31, 2013 - linkWe are all deeply saddened for your loss. Praying for Gary and his family. Reply
Anato - Wednesday, July 31, 2013 - linkThere is no words to describe the emptiness inside me when I read this. And I have not met anyone of involved. No words to say and they don't do much. I'm just sad and sorry to hear this.
(PS. I'm not native English speaker and I didn't mean to be rude) Reply
watersb - Thursday, August 01, 2013 - link(not rude. thanks for posting.) Reply
Stuka87 - Wednesday, July 31, 2013 - linkSuch sad news. I also recall Gary's articles from that time period.
RIP Abby Reply
Rocket321 - Wednesday, July 31, 2013 - linkI remember Gary's posts and the video where Anand interviewed Gary after his transition to Asus. Through reading so many things here over the years, I feel a part of this community and family.
Gary and Key Family: I am very sorry for your loss, and from the article I think it is our loss, the worlds loss, to lose such a smart and motivated person as Abigail. Reply
Unclean - Wednesday, July 31, 2013 - linkI'm so very sorry to hear about this. It's so horrible when someone young goes far before their time...but it seems like she was a smart and amazing young lady. She won't be forgot by the people she had in her life and by her family it seems. The loss of a child is a pain I hope I never ever have to face. I lost my best friend Andy when I was 25 and he was only 20, he was a professional drummer and by far the best person I have ever known in my life. I wouldn't be the person I am today without having had his friendship and his faith in me in my life. I have his drumset (Pearl Master kit with a rack and sooo many cymbals!) and I'm reminded of him every time I see them at my house, even though I cannot play a single thing! But my dad told me something I think about every day "Don't try and make sense of this Scott, there's nothing to make sense of and loss like this just takes time to even begin to heal."
My deepest condolences Mr. Key and to your family and her friends and loved ones. Also to Chance Clifton's friends and family. A terrible loss for all. Reply
Valefox - Wednesday, July 31, 2013 - linkI'm very sorry to hear about Abigail. My condolences to Gary and the rest of the Key family. This was a very respectful and touching article. Reply
easycity - Wednesday, July 31, 2013 - linkMy deepest condolence to Gary Key and everyone who loved and had been loved by this wonderful girl.
From the accident report, this tragedy was not caused by anyone's action. Someone's lack of diligence triggered the event at an unlucky moment, and fate forgot to look after this wonderful girl.
I wish everyone impacted by this tragedy will remember the best moment of Abby, and live a fuller life. I am sure that is what Abby would wish for those who she had loved. Reply
Sivar - Wednesday, July 31, 2013 - linkIt's very sad to read about such a kind, promising young woman passing away due to a random accident that in no way involved the fault of the victims. Reply
akugami - Wednesday, July 31, 2013 - linkWithout having went through such a tragedy we can't really understand what the Key family is going through. Speaking as a parent, I'm not sure what I would do if I lost one of my children. It would be horrifying.
Just last night I was listening to Eric Clapton's Tears in Heaven and I read this on AT today. This song always brings a tear to my eyes, especially if you know the back story behind the song. My condolences goes out to the Key family. Reply
chizow - Wednesday, July 31, 2013 - linkGary's motherboard articles were always a must-read for me for any new PC platform builds. Sorry for your loss Gary, far too soon. Reply
Mondozai - Wednesday, July 31, 2013 - linkShe seemed like such a sweet-hearted girl. This is a disastrous tragedy that happened that should not befall to any man or woman to see their precious, kind and smart young girl taken away like this.
I generally do not believe in the concept of an afterlife, but in moments like these I feel that if there is a chance for an afterlife, surely it must be because of people like Abigail. Reply
NewBro - Wednesday, July 31, 2013 - linkJust want to share my condolences... This has been a tough year for me as well as quite a number of my friends passed away due to varies reasons... I just hope for us both the bad times will pass by quickly.... Reply
maximumGPU - Thursday, August 01, 2013 - linkhow sad.
our thoughts are with you Gary. No matter how painful it feels now, time heals all wounds, even if the scar never disappears.
RIP. Reply
ninethirty - Thursday, August 01, 2013 - linkI've been reading Anandtech for fifteen years, and I remember Gary's articles well. I enjoyed them.
This is such tragic news to hear about someone that I've read so much from... my prayers for Gary and the Key family in an unspeakably hard time. Reply
Compddd - Thursday, August 01, 2013 - linkRIP Abby Reply
Myrandex - Friday, August 02, 2013 - linkSorry for your loss. I recognize the name and have read many of his reviews here. She sounds like a wonderful person and would have made the world a better place for many. Reply
Dennis Travis - Saturday, August 03, 2013 - linkThat is just awful. So sad. Will pray for the family. Reply
Dennis Travis - Saturday, August 03, 2013 - linkI also remember Garys reviews quite well. Reply
texasrho83 - Saturday, August 03, 2013 - linkMy deepest condolences Gary. My sincerest thoughts go out to you and your family during such a trying time. It's times like this that make us question why things happen the way they do, and the reasons we come up with are rarely good enough to satisfy but I'm sure you know she's in as good a place as any of us can hope to be when our time comes. Reply
529th - Saturday, August 03, 2013 - linkOh my god :( I'm soo sorry :*( Reply
wliles3 - Tuesday, August 06, 2013 - linkAs a Duke alumnus, this story really broke my heart. RIP Abby and best wishes to the Key family. Reply
jleach1 - Wednesday, August 07, 2013 - linkGary,
I can't say I know what it's like to lose a child...most of us geeks don't think we'll ever be lucky enough to start a family.
But what I can say, is that the AT community is a tight one, and that we all care. There's no doubt in my mind that although we often argue while sitting our fanboy benches, we'd all lend a hand to each other, the moment it's asked for. You've help to create to cinditions for such a community to grow, and grow close, so now's the time to take advantahe of what you helped create.
I'm very, very, sorry for your loss. Just know that if we can help in any way, all you need to do is ask. If you decide to start a scholarship--if you need help with, or would like to help the other children or their families with medical bills, or with other costs-- or hold an event for the kids at her high school, there are probably a ton of us that would be extremely proud to donate something to such a cause.
I wish I could say something a bit more personal...more moving. We've all enjoyed a ton of your work, so we all feel like we know you, and I hope that we can all share some of your burden, even if it's just a tiny bit. Reply
strikeback03 - Monday, August 12, 2013 - linkSo sorry to hear this, I can't imagine what it would be like to lose my daughter. I remember reading Gary's work, he even helped me with a question I had on some memory/memory controller issues. I pray the family will be able to find peace in this time of tragedy. Reply


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Mittwoch, 17. August 2011
SwingSet2 demo online - and focus issues resolved :)
Roman was so kind to host SwingSet2 on his vServer: http://icedrobot.de:9091/SessionInitializer?cls=SwingSet2
Enjoy :)
PS1: No idea wether it can handle the load, at the first announcement it ran out of servlet threads almost immediatly. Update: Ok server overloaded again, please don't leave it open for ages to avoid lurking sessions.
PS2: Keep in mind this was designed for low-latency lines
PS3: It still only supports german keyboards :p
- Christiaan hat gesagt…
Wow, Clemens this is so cool!!!!! Congrats with the result!
It didn't work under IE8 with Chrome frame plugin, but on Chrome it did. Looks great, with good response! After a while it seemed to lock, no surprise with such an early release.
In fact, today I did a similar test with our application accessible through html5 through rdp, looked great as well! Tried it on an IPad, looked good as well, however, touchpad mode (absolute coordinates for mouse) didn't work, so you really had to drag the mouse to the right location before clicking on a button. Have you considered this as well?
If you like I can send you a login as well, so you can do a comparison.
Again, fantastic work!
kind regards,
- 17. August 2011 um 12:15
- Heinz hat gesagt…
Hey Clemens,
great work but your default way of testing the performance of a GUI (click on a menu entry, press and hold the arrow key, ...) does not work. What's up with you? You are getting old. ;)
- 17. August 2011 um 13:50
- Linuxhippy hat gesagt…
@Heinz: Believe me it does! you just lack the required bandwith to do so *zz*
Just tested over lan, works like a charme :)
Nice to hear from you :)!
- 17. August 2011 um 14:00
- Christian Ullenboom hat gesagt…
a) Strg+C/Strg+V (Strg got swollowed)
b) ALT is not detected for accelerators/menu selection
c) double click should select a word, but this doesn't work
d) bind the the size of the Swing-screen to the size of the browser window and handle resizements
Beside that: it's great, I love it :)
- 17. August 2011 um 15:36


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Trying to explain the quick success for Philadelphia's Carson Wentz and Dallas counterpart Dak Prescott often comes back to the complementary parts behind both rookies.
For Wentz, that means relying on a persistent if not wildly successful running game, and one the NFL's best defenses. For Prescott, it means the league's top rushing attack fueled by fellow rookie Ezekiel Elliott, the NFL's rushing leader with 703 yards, and a dominant offensive line.
If you want to use the term "game manager" for two quarterbacks who protected the ball at the start of their careers better than any first-year players before them, so be it. Their teams are winning, which makes for quite a story line in a key NFC East game Sunday night.
"I obviously don't think it's a negative way to describe any quarterback," said first-year Eagles coach Doug Pederson, a former NFL QB. "If you're efficient throwing the ball, you're not turning the ball over, and you're converting on third downs, then that's a pretty good way to manage the game."
When Wentz and Prescott were trading the rookie record for pass attempts without an interception to start a career, this Eagles-Cowboys meeting was a potential target for the return of Tony Romo, who broke a bone in his back in a preseason game. But Dallas' 10-year starter still isn't listed as a practice participant, although he did throw some in the early portion this week for the first time since his fourth back injury in less than four years. So Prescott gets a chance to extend a five-game winning streak that has the Cowboys (5-1) tied with Minnesota for the best record in the NFC.
"It's going to be big because it's the next game," Prescott said. "I'm not going to really put much into it, the rival or the division opponent. It's a game that I want to win. Every game that I play, I'll be the same way and I'll treat it that way."