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just a little run down of my thoughts on the aftermath of tumble towers 2 development cycle,
about mid year of 2011 mintpaw and I released Tumble Towers, we thought it was cool at the time and thought we could so much more with it...
so we decided to make a game that the genre was already starting to influx: physics based puzzlers, with a more specific remover element.
We wanted to make the game quite extensive have a in-game editor that anyone could use, have a bazillion shapes and ratios, block types and an in-game community section where people could share their levels.
Sure we did all of that, it did take us a year and a half, learnt lots of things along the way, and discovered we could hold together through a long mucky development cycle that was hindered by university, college and other projects. But we got past that but still hold regret of even making a sequel, because had already invested so much time we couldn't let go of the project.
It then came time to eventually sell it to potential sponsors and because of a few things: its was a sequel, largish file size and the dimensions of the game we didn't get too many bites, and ultimately decided to have a go with ads.
which again was probably a mistake we could have taken a low amount and a lot of restrictions, but ultimately it was decided we didn't.
although tumble towers 2 wasn't what i hoped it turn out to be, i think its a great game and learnt a lot from it.
mistakes are a good learning experience even if you regret having them.
we recently started work on a new game, which hopefully will take much less time and hope to be some what a little ambitious maybe too much at times for just 2 young guys. but we'll see what happens i guess here's some art!
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2012-12-13 11:55:17
You should be ashamed...
i bring shame and dishonour on my family.
2012-12-13 12:09:31
I wouldn't call that a mistake. Good luck with next game.
i can definitely say it was a learning experience, but it probably wasnt a good idea to do a physics puzzle game, they aren't so hot right now.
and good luck yourself with the music
2012-12-13 13:25:50
i can tell you have a way with the ladies


text: Hello everybody, I'm looking for a translation for Psalm 30:5. I found a translation on the internet: כי רגע באפו חיים ברצונו בערב ילין בכי ולבקר רנה (For his anger endures but a moment; in his favor is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning.) But I don't want the whol sentence translated, I just need the part: Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning. And also, my last name is Ayal, and the hebrew translation i have is: אייל I was hoping someone could tell me if this is the right way to write it. I'll be using this for some artwork I'm going to do. Hope someone can help me. Cheers!

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In The Catcher in the Rye, what point does Holden try to make about people when he talks about Stradlater, and the "commas"?
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This section of the novel comes in Chapter Four, and is when we are introduced to Stradlater, who is Holden's roommate at the boarding school that he has just been kicked out of. The conversation that you refer to comes after Stradlater asks Holden to write a descriptive piece of work for him for his English homework whilst he goes out on a date. Stradlater asks him to do it whilst yawning, and then also says that Holden is so good at English that he must not make his descriptive piece "too good," because it will alert the suspicion of their English teacher. He therefore tells Holden to make sure that the commas are not all in the right place. Note how Holden responds:
That's something else that gives me a royal pain. I mean if you're good at writing compositions and somebody starts talking about commas. Stradlater was always doing that. He wanted you to think that the only reason he was lousy at writing compositions was because he stuck all the commas in the wrong place.
Holden is therefore talking about the tendency that we have as humans to pretend that we could be equally as good as other people in a given skill or area if we could be bothered or if we had the time. He backs this up with another example of Ackley talking as if he knew all about basketball and was an expert on it when he wasn't able to play it at all.
Holden has a natural talent for writing. Salinger wishes to establish this fact early in his book for the sake of verisimilitude. The reader must be persuaded that a sixteen-year-old boy who is not even a good student is capable of writing an entire book like The Catcher in the Rye which is full of subtle observations about people and about life. Actually the book is being written by Salinger himself, an older man with many more years of writing experience and life experience. But in various ways, including the little scene with Stradlater, Salinger manages to sustain the illusion that Holden Caulfield is a real person and that he is writing his own story. He doesn't put the commas in the wrong places, but he does use a lot of kid language to characterize himself as a bright and sensitive sixteen-year-old boy.
John Updike's well-known short story "A&P" is told by a nineteen-year-old boy using teenage vernacular. Mark Twain's Huckleberry Finn is probably the prototype for the use of first-person narration in juvenile vernacular, and it is still credible even though Huck Finn is uneducated and must be only semi-literate.


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Robin Hood - Disney's Robin Hood
I can't even begin to tell you how excited I am to see this and Marian! This is my favourite Disney film so I'm looked forward to seeing the two of them so much <3 Really can't wait!
Oh wow, this brings back memories so I'll be glad to see this one ^_^
Cosplay from one of my favourite Disney films! So happy to see you'll be making Robin and Marian, I really can't wait to see them!
Progress is looking great
looking good already :D CAN.NOT.WAIT!!!!
Eeeeeeeeee this is going to be amazing!!! Cant wait to see progress =)
This is gonna be TOTALLY AWESOME I can't wait :D
SO COOL. I can't wait to see the rest :)
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looking excellent so far hun! :D
Geez this is going to look amazing!
This is the best thing I've ever seen. No exageration :)
Wow that dying fur you invented looks awesome. Looking very professional. :)
wow this looks awesome!.. from the photo the head looks really realistic :) can't wiat to see the progress of the the rest ofof the costume !
Finished - looks FANTASTIC! ^_^
O.o epicness loved this as a child, and to see robin hood is fantastic ^^ You made my day
Excellent! The head looks great - I love the tufts of fur at the sides! ^_^
win win
Good move dying the fur, you did a great job and not only that; but you made two?!
Joe inside Marion does not compute! Nevertheless, great job, particularly with dying the fur.
You two were adorable on stage, great job! ^^
This and the Marian are really nice. :) Very recognisable.
aww wow! How has this not got more comments!? It's so cool!!
Wonderful job!!!
nice work and it's very neat
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After almost giving up, I've discovered I can dye fur with reasonable success. So picked up a few meters on nice white fur from fabric land and spent yesterday dying it out in the garden. This awful heat is good for something!


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Dear All,
My husband and I are planning to visit South island on our honeymoon from 24th Dec to 3rd Jan 2015 During Christmas and new Year.
We will be reaching Auckland on 24th and need help to build a good Itinerary from the experts here which will include a relaxing and rejuvenated holiday / honeymoon for us . We do not want to do extensive travelling but want to cover the best of South island.
Any help / suggestions are much appreciated. Our Itinerary looks like this so far
Day 1 (Dec 24th) - Arrive Auckland in noon. Relax in the eve with a nice dinner
Day 2 (Dec 25th) - fly to Chch in the noon or stay in Auckland to celebrate Christmas???
Day 3,4, 5 (Dec 26-28) -Stay and explore Chch ?? (suggestions of places in Chch OR shud we cover nearby places)
Day 6 (Dec 29th) - Drive to Queenstown via lake Tekapo
Day 6,7, 8 (Dec 29-31) - Stay and see nearby places in Queenstown ??? (Fox Glacier ???)
How is New Year celebration in Queenstown, should we stay in Qstwn for NY eve or leave for Chch ???
Day 9 (Jan 1st) - leave for Chch
Day 10 (Jan 2nd ) - Leave for Auckland from Chch
Day 11 ( jan 3rd ) - Morning flight from Auckland back to Blr.
I have been reading and following up the blogs here but I am really confused now as to what should be the best for us to plan and see in south island. We are more keen on relaxing and enjoying the beauty around rather than only travelling all 10 days. I just want this time to be the best and most memorable for both of us,
Appreciate any help and suggestions!!!
Also to add- both of us are vegetarians so any suggestions on good restaurants will be most welcome in any of these places.
Thankyou all in advance!
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What's 'best' depends on your particular interests.
Your proposed itinerary focuses on cities, and IMO the best of NZ is well outside the cities. To me, NZ is all about scenery...unspoiled countryside, mountains, lakes, the coast, etc.
NZ is one of those places that's quite difficult to see w/o doing a fair bit of moving around, as the natural wonders are quite spread out.
For example, Fox Glacier isn't near Queenstown, it's a six hour drive away.
Having said that, if you don't want to move around much, Queenstown makes a good base as it has a lot on offer and you can do several day trips w/o too much driving. Arrowtown is about 30 minutes from QT, Glenorchy is about 40 minutes, Wanaka is about 90 minutes. Milford Sound is four hours away, but many people take a bus from QT to Milford for the day (or take the bus one way and fly back). Doubtful Sound is also a popular day trip from QT - a long day, but a day just the same.
If you're not interested in staying in QT, which can be quite busy and touristy, you might consider a lodge or resort on the outskirts, yet within easy reach of the attractions of QT.
There are some lovely luxury accommodation options in NZ. If you're looking to splash out, relax and soak up the scenery you might like this place, conveniently located in Glenorchy, near Queenstown:
Here's another lovely option, but it's up north in the Marlborough Sounds. We've been here a few times and loved it. Great place to spend one's honeymoon I'd think.
NZ is a great place for vegetarians, you'll be spoiled for choice.
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Christmas Day there will not be very much open in the way of shops anywhere in New Zealand. Maybe some restaurants but most will be closed. This is peak season for New Zealanders to go on holiday as a lot of businesses close down from Christmas Eve until Jan 5th at least. My business doesn't re-open until January 14th. Schools close from the week before Christmas until early February.
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Dear All,
This is what my itinerary looks like after all the feedback and research--
23-Dec Blr to Auckland
24-Dec Auckland -- 1N Stay (Hotel Option ---Kiwi International Hotel) ???
Question - Where shud we stay in Auckland for one night. We dont want to spend too much but also want a place where they will serve Breakfast and closer to the good restaurants.
25-Dec Chch -- 1 N stay (Hotel Option -- Cranford Cottages and Motel)??? Any suggestions on another hotel / motel / B&B welcome.
26-Dec Drive ChCh - Punakaiki -- 1 N stay hostel --http://www.punakaikibeachhostel.co.nz/accommodation/
I checked for accommodation in Punakaiki but there is hardly anything available due to Christmas and New year time. Should we directly go to Fox glacier or still consider Punakaiki. Is it worth staying there ??
Dec 27- 28 Drive Punakaiki - Fox Glacier ( via Greymouth and Franz Joseph) -- -- 2 N Hotel suggestion ???
Dec 29 , 30, 31 Drive -- Fox glacier to Queenstown -- 3 N Grand Mercure / Oaks Club resort ??? Cover Milford sound (a day trip)
1-Jan Drive Queenstown to Chch (via Lake Tekapo ) --
Here can you suggest if we should directly fly to Auckland from Queenstown to save time and cover coromandel or go via Chch. Which route will be more economic??
2-Jan Auckland -- Would like to go to Coromandel
3-Jan Fly back
I ahve few more question -
1) Can you also suggest how much will be our daily expense on food (vegetarian)
2) How much approximate should we budget for car rental. Is it daily rate or rate / mile. Any suggestions on good car rental service in south island.
3) Looking at our Itinerary I see that we will be travelling for almost 16+ hours when i checked in map from ChCh to Queenstown, in realistic scenario can you suggest if this will be too tiring.
4) Which route is more spectacular - ChCH to Queentown (Via lake Tekapo )
ChCh to Queenstown (Via Fox Glacier)
I know this is like a ocean of questions and queries. Any Suggestions, advice will be much appreciated.
Thanks a ton in advance!!!
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I just got back from NZ on Monday and had stayed at Kiwi International for 2 days in Auckland, two separate stays, first night single room with ensuite bath, second night was rugby night and I was only able to get single room with shared bath. This is a very basic hotel. Facility is a bit worn out but relatively clean. The heater in neither of the rooms I stayed at worked, but you are going in December, so that won't matter. I didn't eat their breakfast (early departures), however there are lots of Asian restaurants around the hotel (I am a vegetarian also), your typical takeaway type (not sure what you mean by "good restaurants"). The location is not exactly right in the center of things and it's on the top of the hill, but to me it was a nice walk to/from Sky City and Auckland Domain. I didn't try to walk from the Ferry Building. The bus stops for the airport and to the zoo are fairly close by. People at the reception are very helpful if you need any information.
Being vegetarian, your options for nice meals will be limited, since their specialties seem to be lamb, beef, and some seafood. I did end up eating a few Chinese takeaway meals, but going shopping at local supermarkets helped a lot (bread, salads, cheese). Food expenses definitely higher than what you would spend in the U.S. (not sure if you've been here before), since they pay living wages in NZ.
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My husband and I explored the South Island for 14 days 2 years ago. We flew into Christchurch from Sydney and immediately hopped on a plane to Queenstown where we rented a car. That flight was only $135 and it was well worth it. It was a suggestion from Fodor to do that rather than do all that driving. So essentially we flew south and drove our way back up north. We had a midsize and it was $800 for our time there (that was picking it up in Queenstown and returning it in Christchurch. We also spent about $250 in fuel.
As for food, we are omnivores and our food expenses came out to $700 for the 2 weeks we were there. Many times we would have a big breakfast, pick up a mid afternoon snack, and indulged for supper.
We spent 2 nights at Fox Glacier and unfortunately the weather was rainy so we never got to explore the glaciers. There wasn't a whole lot to do around there when you can't hit the glacier. We ended up doing a four wheeling excursion.
Queenstown was nice, but busy and touristy. There were a lot of excursions to do there. We bungee jumped, took a wine tour, and did the speed boat thing. Te Anau was our favorite part of our trip because it's a little off the beaten path. Regardless, all of NZ was absolutely amazing and I can't wait till I can go back again!
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Chch to QT via fox and via lake tekapo are both beautiful. Last time I drove QT to Chch it was a 7hr drive and I'm used to driving on NZ roads.
Coromandel day trip on jan 2... Unlikely... 3hrs each way (3.5 to coromandel township) at the busiest time of the year. Jan 2 is a public holiday in NZ too but it is a Friday so it won't be too bad ( compared to jan 4 which would be busier with all of the holiday traffic returning to Auckland to go back to work on the 5th).
Punakaiki to glaciers will be a long drive if you've already driven from Chch. You could stay in grey mouth or hokatika for more options.
Car hire. Day rate, expect to pay plenty for petrol approx $2.20 a litre and you'd be looking to drive about 4-5000km if doing a Chch round trip via Milford sound / QT.
Hmm flying QT to akl will likely be more economical but you will miss out on lake tekapo. You need more than one day to do coromandel. (I have done coromandel day trips but they are a long day for me and I spent the first 30yrs of my life holidaying all through there). The coromandel will be packed at that time of the year too... Whangamata and mt mounganui are big areas for nye NZ style...
If you go to a restaurant for dinner plan for the main to be $20-35, sides 6-10, dessert 10-15, alcohol 5-10, soda 3.-5. There are cheaper options like Thai, Indian, burgers etc and they will all have vegetarian options - if you shared a vege curry it would be about 18-22 + some rice! Thai similar. Something like subway for lunch will set you back 5-10pp . Plan 10pp for lunch and you should have change most days unless you have a crazy appetite.
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Hi Arps,
We are from Bangalore as well, but planning to go in Sep for 12 days including travel.
Your itineary sounded close to mine, so just wanted to check , if you further finalized your itineary. Pls do share your thoughts.
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I would stay in Auckland on Christmas Day, because there will be more open than in Christchurch. Also, if you get a good summer's day (i.e no rain) then you do quite a bit on foot strolling around the water front and the like. If you rent a car for the day, even better, because you could do a few short drives. I'd recommend the West Coast beaches - Karekare, Piha, Muriwai and Bethalls. All stunning locations and within an hours' drive of the CBD. All the big hotels will do Christmas lunches/dinners too, so you won't be short of places to eat.
With the South Island part of your trip, just be mindful that around New Years the resort towns do pack up with young people celebrating NY eve. Not that there's anything wrong with that, but if you're after a tranquil few days, I'd imagine places like Wanaka and Queenstown will be party central.
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|November 18, 2009, 03:59 AM
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You use wikipedia as a source??Try Mother Earth News and Al Gore,too.
And,when folks tell you it isn't so,you attack them as xenophobic and paranoid? Since you set the precedent of attacking who someone is...rather than the merit of their arguement;
There are also folks who have tofu for brains.Tofu is a bland meatless protein that supplies bulk to the pot,brings no flavor of its own,but picks up the flavor of it's surroundings.
As has been mentioned,lead artifacts,from ancient ships to old battlegrounds stays in good shape.
If you really,truly believe lead substitutes are just as good for bullets(or sinkers) I suggest you are ignorant on these matters.
You may feel comfortable shooting steel shot through your shotgun.Go ahead.
I happen to like doubles.If you would shoot steel through an old Fox.LC Smith,Ithaca,Parker,etc,well,that would be ........OK,I'll bite my tongue.
If you are sayng we should not shoot fine old shotguns,.......I'll bite my tongue again.
I suppose you are one of those who thinks that your shooting sport is OK,but some other guy who uses XXXXX gun should be banned.
To set up a new rifle range,you have to fle a lead recovery plan with the EPA,I have been told by a gentleman who was setting up a range.
I also know there are people who make money recovering shot from shotgun ranges.
Perhaps if you were a more knowledgable shooter,you would understand that for longer ranges,projectiles made from materials lighter than lead cannot perform as well as lead.There are also rifling twist versus length issues.
Handgunners,blackpowder cartridge shooters,and muzzleloaders need to be able to use cast lead bullets.
Then there are the .22's and other older firearms with very soft steel barrels.
So,please,do not attempt to identify your own firearms ignorance as someone else's xenophobia and paranoia.
How do you feel about he heavy metals in electric and hybrid car batteries?
Al G is a lot like Elrond and Moon.He is a master with TOFU.
White lead in paint on baby cribs is a different story.
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How does this have anything to do with xenophobia? It struck me as paranoid to equate lead bullet bans with assaults on hunting, and I said so. It still does. The harmful effects of lead are well documented, as is the fact that a lead bullet striking a hard object like a rock can and does release lead into the air. This is why indoor firing ranges have to be careful about being well ventilated, so as not to kill their customers.
Your assumptions about what I do and don't think are absurd. The fact is that there ARE substitute materials which are suitable for use in any sort of gun, and while they're expensive it's primarily because they're such a niche product. A few more companies see the incentive to get into lead-free ammo, and the prices will drop like a rock.
|November 18, 2009, 02:23 PM
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My favorite two coyote hunting weapons are a Ruger M77 MkII in .223 and a Savage 24F-12 in .223 & 12ga. I had a single pet load (lead-based) concocted that would shoot beautifully in both rifles (but that's a bit beside the point). The rifles have 1:12" and 1:14" twist rates, respectively.
When I hunt in the condor zones in CA now, I must use non-lead bullets. I have not found a single suitable bullet available on the market which will stabilize in these rifles and simultaneously be effective at useful ranges. This latter portion is largely due to an abysmal ballistic coefficient due to lower-than-lead densities.
If I have the shotgun barrel on the Savage loaded I must use either steel (which I don't deem suitable for coyotes) or some other alloy that costs an obscene amount of money (Hevi-Shot, for example, is $35 for 10 rounds). Non-lead shotshells have been around long enough that I hardly consider them niche in the sense you allude to, and that price is not coming down at all. Bismuth and Tungsten are very expensive no matter what when compared to lead due to availability and processing requirements.
This current situation is based on very questionable science regarding condors. They are an incredibly fragile species that keels over when you look at them funny. The condor issue was most certainly used disingenuously as a vehicle to further an anti-hunting/shooting agenda in an indirect manner.
|November 18, 2009, 04:38 PM
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For rifle bullets, about the only thing that is even remotely suitable as a lead replacement is tungsten, which is FAR more expensive, at current values, roughly 26 times more expensive.
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|November 18, 2009, 10:42 PM
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The real problem is not lead....
It is not even the well intentioned attempts by activist groups to regulate lead in the public domain. The real problem is the incredibly poorly written legislation that results from the activist activity.
There is currently legislation due to go into effect that "bans lead" from "children's toys". This is a fine, and noble ideal. How ever, this legislation is set to basically destroy the motorbike/four wheeler orv industry (among others). This is because of the lead in the batteries, and the paint on the vehicle frames. The vehicles are classified as "children's toys", even though one must be 18 to buy one, and "children" of an age to ride them are highly unlikely to be putting them in their mouths. The legislation will force dealers to remove from stock ALL the affected items, unless they are tested and certified by specific laboratories. Of which, there are 4 (four) approved in the country.
These kinds of badly written laws can result in huge unintended consequences. And it is not beyond credibility that some of the consequences are actually intended by certain groups with their own agendas. For one example, while you may not consider a ban on lead in bullets as an attack on hunting, there has been proposed legislation that, due to the picking and choosing of data used to support arguments, would prohibit the eating of animals shot by hunters.
Rumors exist that they have been known to take lead levels (from flesh with a bullet in it), and postulate these levels throughout the whole animal. Then convince legislators (who have no clue about these matters) how dangerous eating such animal flesh is, and get them to write a bill. If it becomes a law that one cannot eat game taken with a gun, just what do you think that will do to the popularity of sport hunting? I would consider such behavior an attack on hunting. But you might not see it as such.
IF this seems like a wild fantasy about extreme tactics, a "conspiracy theory", perhaps it is. But there are people who would use such tactics in their pursuit of their goal, the end of hunting in the US, and by extension, removing a major reason for personal firearms ownership. Once they can get that, they will then likely add their efforts to the anti-self defense groups, because, after all, nobody needs a gun.
All else being equal (and it almost never is) bigger bullets tend to work better.
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Most of what you've posted on this thread, both about the threats that lead poses and also about the costs that will be inherent in a lead bullet ban, is incorrect or misleading.
Did you know that there is a TEXAS State Rifle Association?
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"Tungsten is also much harder than lead which makes its use in bullets problematic."
You don't use a slug of elemental tungsten shaped like a bullet.
Most of the lead replacement bullets that are using tungsten are using a powdered form mixed in a polymer or epoxy matrix.
In that form it can be moulded into a form (or injected) into jacketing materials.
Upon firing, the tungsten powder gives weight somewhat similar to a lead bullet, and the polymer matrix encapsulating the tungsten powder allows the slug to flex like lead, which keeps bore pressures and wear down.
Again, though, the problem is price.
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Between the lead matter and this obviously unrelated change http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/...+internet+ammo
it must feel like some kind of noose tightening, I don't know how long I could remain a resident if an option to leave presented itself.
Have the ammo companies spoken to these issues yet? A google search seems to show enough percieved problems with tungsten to rule that out, army tests and rejection due to more EPA science and so forth.
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So,relative to lead,let us consider what is going on with Carbon Dioxide right now.The head of the EPA is declaring it a dangerous substance .
Like lead,CO2 is part of the Great Circle as it was Created.
Green plants,photosynthesis,the foundation of the food chain,loves CO2.It gives back Oxygen and food fiber,fuel,lumber,shade,and cools the earth through transpiration.
Beware what is about to happen in Copenhagen.Global Rules
And this EPA person claims the power to rule the Great Circle?
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Let's not consider Carbon Dioxide, in this thread. It would be off topic.
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Two things.
One, in WA state, the lead problem is reaching more than shooters.
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|December 10, 2009, 01:17 AM
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Fair enough,CO2 is off topic.
I brought it up mostly about how the EPA can do the same with lead,and it was a good example of the EPA's willingness to abuse
|December 10, 2009, 02:25 PM
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As previous posters have pointed out - research has shown that lead from bullets or lead shot do not create any significant environmental hazards or increased risk of lead poisoning. Bullets and shot in the environment or exposed to water calcify and do not therefore migrate into water supplies. The lead ban to protect the condors - from ingesting the lead in animal carcasses that were shot but not recovered by hunters - is based on slim findings - as there is no conclusive proof that any condors have died from such. Lead poisoning from firearms is primarily from lead primers and washing ones hands after shooting or reloading after depriming is usually sufficient to eliminate that danger.
Next we'll be told that firearms contribute to so called global warming. Some firearms owners just get a little weary of one extremist/alarmist call after another to regulate firearms and the shooting/hunting sports. Repeat after me - It's for the children, we have to save the environment, if it saves just one life, that's what the police are for, I have the right not to be afraid, it can't happen here, nobody "needs" to have a gun, only a vigilante would use a gun to defend themselves and take the law into their own hands, there will be blood in the streets, nobody has the right to have a gun, there is no need for guns in a civilized society. Oh, now I have a headache.
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Now, as far as an "advantage" to a ban on lead ammunition, I don't see one. It's easy to imagine skyrocketing ammunition prices and shortages in the wake of such a ban.
As has been mentioned, lead is an excellent material for bullets, and one for which few suitable alternatives exist. I doubt that responsible use poses any quantifiable health risk.
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After recording seven tackles, two interceptions and a forced fumble in the win over Notre Dame, redshirt junior safety Ray Vinopal was named the ACC Defensive Back of the Week on Monday. That's quite a step up from Vinopal's previous position as fan whipping boy for seemingly any breakdown in Pitt's secondary.
But Vinopal said after Saturday's game that he wasn't thinking about vindication after eight games of criticism, and head coach Paul Chryst said during his Monday press conference that he had seen no such sentiment from the Cardinal Mooney product.
"I love the way that Ray has approached the whole year and the way he works. He made some big plays for us. The strip was obviously huge. But there was no 'I told you so,' at least that I know of.
"I think he loves the game, and I think he's exactly what you want out of a teammate. Any guy is happy when they contribute; there's that personal part. But I think he was truly, like a lot of our guys, just happy to contribute to a win and getting us back into winning a game."
Chryst's admiration for Vinopal was such that he expects the other players on the team to take note of how the redshirt junior has handled the aftermath of his breakout game.
"I think we all kind of look around and see how people respond," Chryst said. "The thing that I'm confident (about) is that he'll be the same guy that he's been every Monday this season. I think all of those things factor in and are important: how you act, how you handle adversity, how you handle success, and he's one of those guys that you want the young guys to emulate."
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Chryst said his expectation for Vinopal's reaction to the win was similar to what he expects to see from the whole team. Beating Notre Dame was nice, but now the Panthers have to start preparing for this week's opponent, ACC foe North Carolina.
"Game day's a great day; it starts when you wake up and finishes when you go to bed. You've got to be appreciative of all the work that went in and what guys did to achieve that. You say it was a good day, and then you wake up and start the next week. We're pretty lucky: we've got another game to get ready for.
"Absolutely, it was good to get a win. But it wasn't like guys were skipping in the building and whistling 'zippity-doo-dah.'"
Never mind the fact that Pitt beat Notre Dame: the key takeaways from Saturday's game were the second-half comeback and the all-important fifth win for the season. On the former, Pitt showed an ability to do something that the Panthers haven't done very often over the last 10 years: they came back from a second-half deficit and made key plays to clinch a victory.
That kind of performance and the resiliency that drove it should provide some confidence for the team going forward, but Chryst pointed out on Monday that the future will decide whether Pitt's win over Notre Dame creates momentum.
"I think that's to be determined, what we do with it," he said. "On its merit, it was a good night, and what we take out of it and what we can move forward with, I think we'll be able to talk about. But the thing that I was most proud of was the way guys just kept playing. You look at that tape and compare it to previous games, and it wasn't a different team, it wasn't different guys; we just made some plays in the right situations and found a way to win."
Up front
One area that seemed to improve Saturday night was the offensive line, as Pitt had a bit more success running the ball - 112 rushing yards against Notre Dame vs. minus-5 at Georgia Tech - and didn't allow a quarterback sack all game.
As with everything, Chryst is taking a measured approach to the performance of the line.
"I thought we did some good things up front; it wasn't like, all of a sudden, there was a great transformation. I think we just made some plays.
"For different reasons - and I think the line was a big part of it - we were able to get some running game going. I thought that Tommy (Savage) did a good job of getting the ball out of his hands; he hit some check-downs, especially early. So I think there were a lot of reasons why we had a chance to be a little more successful offensively. And I think we did do some good things on the O-line."
"New" QB for UNC
North Carolina will be led into Heinz Field by redshirt sophomore quarterback Marquise Williams, who took over for senior Bryn Renner after the latter was lost for the season with a shoulder injury suffered against N.C. State earlier this month.
Williams actually had a start this season and worked in "change-of-pace" duty before taking over for Renner full-time. In eight games, he has completed 58.5% of his passes for 722 yards, eight touchdowns and four interceptions, and he is the Tar Heels' third-leading rusher with 247 yards and two touchdowns.
"They're different (quarterbacks), but they've still got the same big offensive line, I think their tight end is a heck of a player, I think they've got a number of receivers that, no matter who's playing the quarterback position, they're dangerous," Chryst said. "I think the quarterback's part of it, but it's also their scheme and what they're doing and who they do it with."
Still, Chryst did concede that Williams presents a unique threat himself.
"He's athletic, I think he's got a live arm and obviously they trust him quite a bit. And I think he's got good weapons around him. I think he's dangerous."
Atmospheric pressure
Chances are, this week's game against North Carolina won't reach the fever pitch of last week's late-game excitement, when a crowd of 65,500 showed its enthusiasm as Pitt rallied from a 21-14 third-quarter deficit to take the 28-21 win.
But Chryst was quick to point out on Monday how important the crowd was in helping secure the victory.
"That was one thing: I thought the atmosphere Saturday night was a heck of an atmosphere. I know the players got a lot of energy from it and it was good."
Chryst confirmed that freshman cornerback Titus Howard didn't finish the Notre Dame game due to injury, but he did not have any updates on Howard's status, nor the status of Trenton Coles or Scott Orndoff, who also left the game with injuries.
"We'll see how the week plays out," he said.
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Take one historic building in an up-and-coming location, mix in a family of veteran restaurateurs who pull off a dramatic renovation, and you're likely to yield one hot restaurant. But even when all the ingredients for a delicious new eatery line up, the proof still lies in the day-to-day experience—and, of course, the food. At a recent Sunday night dinner, we sampled the New American, farm-driven fare at Char, a spot that recently opened on the border of Byram and Port Chester, and discovered that it lives up to its potential, and then some.
Though this space has housed restaurants for eighty years or so, the new décor is special. Char's dining room blends contemporary design with homey accents: a big fireplace, banquette seating hugging either end of the dining room, and reclaimed wood everywhere. The Rugova family, who also own two restaurants in Westchester and have been in the business for decades, gave the space added character by covering it in antique wood, with floor beams sourced from Alabama and wainscoting from old factories in Brooklyn. Local decorative artist Deb Ryan enlivened the walls with a painting technique that creates depth and the illusion of texture. The resulting warm, modern-rustic dining room sets the mood for comfort on a cool autumn evening.
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While the menu changes seasonally here and Chef David Snyder cooks up nightly specials, some of the signature appetizers are bound to become permanent offerings. For instance, the grilled octopus starter is charred just enough to deliver a crispy coating, yet it's truly tender and not at all chewy, served with greens, fingerling potatoes and roasted garlic. An ethereal tequila-cured salmon picks up sweetness from the chopped mango on top and texture from the fried green plantains at its base; this appetizer, lightly drizzled with cilantro cream, was served as three pieces, hard to divide among four adults, but we managed to share. Both salads we tried were simple and fresh tasting: The basic Char salad is a rounded helping of baby greens, grape tomatoes and radishes in a sherry vinaigrette; while a nightly special frisee salad was lighter than some versions—no bacon or lardons, just an egg on top, onion and a bright, citrusy dressing.
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Those who like a menu with versatility will love this lineup of entrées. Depending on your appetite, you can feast on anything from a more health-conscious pan-roasted bass with cauliflower purée and vegetables to a hearty hangar steak frites, with decadent Parmesan-truffle frites at that. Our orders covered the spectrum and there were really no disappointments. A heartwarming Portuguese cioppino is loaded with shellfish spiked with a hint of spice from the smoked paprika in the rich broth. Classic Bolognese over tubular bucatini pasta picks up interest from the lamb ragu, which is topped with a dollop of creamy goat cheese and lemon gremolata, a refreshing counterpoint to the rich sauce. The black-currant-glazed salmon proved to be a fresh take on this everyday fish, with a lovely sweetness to it, balanced by the savory lentils and greens. The New York strip steak came out medium as ordered, served over watercress and paired with tasty crispy potatoes (like a little bird's nest of finely sliced potatoes) and truffle herb butter.
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It was one of a series of bizarre calls that the charity revealed last week, among them a hotel owner complaining about ducks quacking, a cat-lover worried that his pet did not purr, and a driver reporting a "slow-moving tortoise" on a motorway hard shoulder, which proved to be a deflated football.
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CHESTER, Pa. – Ever since Raúl announced he was leaving Bundesliga side FC Schalke 04 and would look to continue his career outside of Europe, rumors have swirled about where the Spanish legend would land.
Could playing at PPL Park on Wednesday when the Union host FC Schalke in an international friendly (7:30 pm ET) help sway him to come to MLS? Union captain Danny Califf and other Philadelphia players believe it's certainly possible.
"I think the more that he sees how good the league is and how good the facilities and the fans and all that stuff are, that's certainly going to pique his interest," Califf told MLSsoccer.com.
Other world-renowned stars have certainly been impressed by the atmosphere at PPL Park, one of the many soccer-specific stadiums across the league. When the Galaxy's David Beckham first played at PPL, he compared it to playing an away game in Europe.
Still, according to Califf, who's played in both America and Europe, there remain plenty of people who have preconceived notions regarding what Major League Soccer is all about – which is the main reason why international friendlies are so important.
"For the most part, a lot of European organizations and players are ignorant to what is going on here," the Union captain said. "For us to be able to show them that there's quality soccer, there's quality facilities and quality support, I think that's huge in growing the brand of [MLS]."
The Union's past international games have not only put their fans and stadium on display but also quality soccer. In fact, the Union are 3-0 all-time in PPL friendlies, having already beaten Everton, Celtic and Chivas de Guadalajara, all by 1-0 margins.
Wednesday's game will be one of the most anticipated exhibitions yet as it marks Raúl's farewell game for Schalke.
Before going to Germany, Raúl was a star for La Liga powerhouse Real Madrid, where he set the all-time record for career goals and won three UEFA Champions League titles. He's also scored 44 international goals for Spain.
"Recently, I saw a documentary about him and his soccer career," Union defender Carlos Valdés said. "He is a person to look up to because of his role at Real Madrid, where he started and achieved great things. He is a great person and his soccer skills are incredible. His abilities are something that not many forwards have."
When asked about PPL Park perhaps influencing Raúl's decision to play in MLS, Valdés hedged, saying it might be helpful but that it will probably ultimately come down to his family's well-being.
One thing the Union defender didn't hedge on is what it will be like to play on the same field as a soccer legend Wednesday.
"I've always wanted to live for moments like this one," Valdés said. "I've dreamed of playing at this level and soccer is now giving me this opportunity and I'm going to take advantage of it."
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Con: Quality and capability don't come cheap, limited cargo space and third-row seat functionality.
All Land Cruisers have a 5.7-liter V8 engine that produces 381 hp and 401 pound-feet of torque. This power is sent through a six-speed automatic transmission and a full-time four-wheel-drive system with high- and low-range gearing. Properly equipped, this SUV can tow 8,500 pounds.
Interior: The Land Cruiser can seat eight. The second-row seats can tumble forward, slide fore and aft, and recline. As on the previous model, the 50/50-split third-row seat folds up against the sides of the cargo bay. It folds up easier than before, but it still has a knees-up seating position that's suitable only for kids. Since the third row is no longer totally removable, the Cruiser's maximum cargo capacity is down this year to 81.7 cubic feet. The familiar two-piece hatch with mini-tailgate remains intact.
Body: The 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is a full-size SUV. There is only one trim level. Standard equipment includes 18-inch alloy wheels, power and heated front seats, leather upholstery, four-zone automatic climate control, a 14-speaker JBL audio system with a six-CD changer and auxiliary audio jack, a sunroof, auto-dimming mirrors, keyless ignition and parking sensors. KDSS also comes standard. Many Land Cruisers will likely be fitted with the pricey Upgrade Package. It bundles a rear spoiler, a rear-seat entertainment system with a 9-inch screen, a navigation system with Bluetooth and a back-up camera, interior wood trim, steering-wheel-mounted audio controls, heated second-row seats and a center console cooler box. Of all this package's features, only the navigation system and rear spoiler can be ordered as stand-alone options.
Safety: Standard safety features for the 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser include antilock disc brakes (with brake assist and multi-terrain programming), stability control and traction control, front and second-row side airbags, driver and front-passenger knee airbags, active front head restraints and full-length side curtain airbags with rollover detection. The optional advanced seatbelt system will retract the front seatbelts when the brakes are suddenly applied or when tire slippage is detected by the stability control system.
Pro: Nearly unbeatable combination of off-road capability and on-road comfort, powerful V8, many standard features, high towing capacity.
Driving: As with the previous-generation model, the 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser boasts considerable off-road capability. The big difference is with on-road handling. The new model corners flatter, feels more stable and has more responsive steering. Naturally, acceleration has improved considerably as well thanks to the new 5.7-liter V8. The Land Cruiser's Crawl Control also works very well. Uphill or down, one simply dials in the desired speed, takes their foot completely off the gas and brakes and steers in the desired direction.
Edmunds Say: The redesigned 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is an impressively well-rounded full-size sport utility. But buyers should make sure they're really in need of its extensive capabilities, as its price is considerably more than most rivals.
What's New: The 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser has been fully redesigned. Highlights include a more powerful V8 engine, enhanced on-road handling, a higher towing rating and new luxury and safety features.
Introduction: The longest-surviving nameplate in the Toyota lineup, the Land Cruiser traces its roots to an earlier era when sport-utility vehicles were judged for their off-road credentials above all else. From those early days, the Land Cruiser has morphed through several generations. It's gotten bigger, more luxurious and, naturally, more expensive. Through it all, however, this iconic Toyota has maintained the constants of excellent off-road ability and a reputation for reliability and durability.
For 2008, Toyota is hoping for more of the same -- but better, of course -- for its fully redesigned Land Cruiser. The previous-generation SUV, though certainly capable, had been on sale since 1998 and was getting increasingly dated in terms of features and design. Compared to last year's model, the 2008 Land Cruiser has the same wheelbase but is 2.4 inches longer and about an inch wider and taller. The exterior has been freshened but is still conservative, and underneath is again a traditional body-on-frame design. The frame is considerably stiffer than before, and Toyota says the payoff is enhanced ruggedness, towing capacity and crashworthiness. It also works in conjunction with a new front-suspension design to improve on-road handling.
Last year's optional adaptive suspension is no longer available, though a new feature called KDSS (Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System) debuts. KDSS automatically stiffens or loosens the front and rear antiroll bars depending on the driving situation, and the result is less body roll when cornering and enhanced wheel travel when traversing the rough stuff. There's also a new electronic "Crawl Control" mode that allows the Land Cruiser to maintain a fixed, ultralow speed on off-road terrain without any driver input. On the downside, Land Cruiser aficionados will be a bit disappointed to learn that ground clearance and approach, departure and break-over angles have all been reduced slightly on the new model.
The 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser has also gotten heavier by about 265 pounds, but no one will likely notice thanks to its new engine. It's an advanced 5.7-liter V8, the same one featured as the Toyota Tundra's top-shelf choice. It cranks out 381 horsepower and is connected to a new six-speed automatic transmission with full-time four-wheel drive and low-range gearing. The new engine also meets a stricter emission standard (ULEV) and returns slightly better fuel economy than last year's 265-hp, 4.7-liter V8.
Inside, Toyota has updated the cabin with a fresh design and enhanced features. For the first time, there's a heavy-duty four-zone climate control system, a surround-sound audio system and additional airbag coverage with an available pre-collision seatbelt preparation feature. Three rows of seating for up to eight people are once again standard, but the new model is just like the old one in that the third row is too cramped for anyone other than children. The third-row seat still doesn't fold flat, and maximum cargo space is no better than that of most midsize SUVs.
Toyota has done the right thing by staying the course for the redesigned Land Cruiser. No other SUV can boast such an impressive combination of off-road prowess and urban comfort while also having real heritage and a strong reputation for reliability and durability. However, following tradition has placed a limit on the Land Cruiser's appeal. Priced at more than $60,000, it's Toyota's most expensive vehicle and in the same price range as the highly regarded Mercedes-Benz GL450. One also needs to be realistic about usage. If you're planning on using your SUV mostly for family-oriented urban driving, less expensive yet roomier and more versatile crossovers like the Buick Enclave and Mazda CX-9 will do the job better. The 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is a very impressive SUV, but an eyes-open approach to a potential purchase is essential.
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Adair County passes use tax proposal
Wed, 07 Nov 2012 23:33:32 GMT —
Adair County officials are pleased after voters said yes to the county use tax proposal on tTuesday's ballot.
The Missouri Supreme Court Ruled earlier this year that it is unconstitutional for Missouri to collect sales tax on out-of-state purchases of motor vehicles.
So, Adair County Commissioners put the use tax proposal on the ballot to let county voters decide if they wanted the tax back or not.
In the end, the voters said yes to the use tax.
"We feel very good about the use tax being passed. The people have decided to take care of themselves by reinstating the use tax," said Adair County Commissioner Mark Thompson.
"The money that's going to be collected will be roughly $50,000 and most of it will be for our roads and bridges," said Adair County Commissioner Carson Adams.
Commissioners said the county's roads and bridges are in need of maintenance and money from the use tax will help a lot.
The use tax takes effect January 1.
Similar questions were on the ballots in Sullivan and Macon Counties, but voters in those counties defeated the measures.


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Table of Contents
- 1. Building and Installing GRAM
- 2. Configuring GRAM
- 3. Job Manager
- 4. Scheduler Event Generator / Job Manager Integration
- 5. Audit Logging
- 6. Testing GRAM
- 7. Usage statistics collection by the Globus Alliance
Gram will be installed during the normal installation of the GT4.2 and needs no extra steps.
GRAM uses the following configuration files and directories:
Here is the default globus-gatekeeper.conf:
-x509_cert_dir /etc/grid-security/certificates -x509_user_cert /etc/grid-security/hostcert.pem -x509_user_key /etc/grid-security/hostkey.pem -gridmap /etc/grid-security/grid-mapfile -home /usr/local/globus -e libexec -logfile var/globus-gatekeeper.log -port 2119 -grid_services etc/grid-services -inetd
-x509_cert_dir specifies where to find the trusted CA certificates.
-x509_user_cert specifies where to find the gatekeeper cert.
-x509_user_key specifies where to find the gatekeeper key.
-gridmap specifies where to find the grid-mapfile.
-home specifies where the -e and -logfile variables are relative to. By default, this is your $GLOBUS_LOCATION.
-e specifies where to find scripts.
-logfile specifies where the gatekeeper should put its log.
-port specifies what port the gatekeeper will run on.
-grid_service specifies where the directory which contains the configured jobmanagers is.
-inetd specifies that the gatekeeper should exit after dealing with one request. That is because inetd will launch a copy of the gatekeeper for every request that comes in to the port in -port. If you are running a gatekeeper by hand, don't use this flag.
Here is an example globus-job-manager.conf:
-home "/home/bacon/pkgs/globus-2.4" -globus-gatekeeper-host bacon.mcs.anl.gov -globus-gatekeeper-port 2119 -globus-gatekeeper-subject "/O=Grid/O=Globus/CN=bacon.mcs.anl.gov" -globus-host-cputype i686 -globus-host-manufacturer pc -globus-host-osname Linux -globus-host-osversion 2.2.19-4.7mdk -save-logfile on_error -state-file-dir /home/bacon/pkgs/globus-2.4/tmp -machine-type unknown
See Job Manager Configuration for details. Note that the entries in this file are combined with the entries in $GLOBUS_LOCATION/etc/grid-services for any specific jobmanager.
$GLOBUS_LOCATION/etc/grid-services contains one file per configured jobmanager. The default jobmanager is contained in a file named "jobmanager". Actually this is a symbolic link to one of the jobmanager files located in the same directory that will be used as the default jobmanager. Here are the contents of an example file for a fork jobmanager:
stderr_log,local_cred - /home/bacon/pkgs/globus-2.4/libexec/globus-job-manager globus-job-manager -conf /home/bacon/pkgs/globus-2.4/etc/globus-job-manager.conf -type fork -rdn jobmanager-fork -machine-type unknown -publish-jobs
To install additional jobmanagers, you need to download the scheduler-specific jobmanager package from the download page.
4. /etc/grid-security/grid-mapfile
The grid-mapfile specifies the list of authorized users of this resource. Each entry is a pairing of a subject name and a local user account. The location of this file is specified in globus-gatekeeper.conf
While running globus-personal-gatekeeper as a user is a good test, you will want to configure your machine to run globus-gatekeeper as root, so that other people will be able to use your gatekeeper. If you just run the personal gatekeeper, you won't have authority to su to other user accounts. To setup a full gatekeeper, you will need to make the following modifications as root:
In /etc/services, add the service name "gsigatekeeper" to port 2119.
gsigatekeeper 2119/tcp # Globus Gatekeeper
Depending on whether your host is running inetd or xinetd, you will need to modify its configuration. If the directory /etc/xinetd.d/ exists, then your host is likely running xinetd. If the directory doesn't exist, your host is likely running inetd. Follow the appropriate instructions below according to what your host is running.
For inetd, add the following entry, all on one line, to /etc/inetd.conf. Be sure to replace GLOBUS_LOCATION below with the actual value of $GLOBUS_LOCATION in your environment.
gsigatekeeper stream tcp nowait root /usr/bin/env env LD_LIBRARY_PATH=GLOBUS_LOCATION/lib GLOBUS_LOCATION/sbin/globus-gatekeeper -conf GLOBUS_LOCATION/etc/globus-gatekeeper.conf
This entry has changed from the entry provided for the gatekeeper in the Globus Toolkit 2.0 Administrator's Guide. The reason is that if you followed the instructions from the install section, you do not have a static gatekeeper. This requires you to set the LD_LIBRARY_PATH so that the gatekeeper can dynamically link against the libraries in $GLOBUS_LOCATION/lib. To accomplish the setting of the environment variable in inetd, we use /usr/bin/env (the location may vary on your system) to first set LD_LIBRARY_PATH, and then to call the gatekeeper itself.
The advantage of this setup is that when you apply a security update to your installation, the gatekeeper will pick it up dynamically without your having to rebuild it.
For xinetd, add a file called "globus-gatekeeper" to the /etc/xinetd.d/ directory that has the following contents. Be sure to replace GLOBUS_LOCATION below with the actual value of $GLOBUS_LOCATION in your environment.
service gsigatekeeper { socket_type = stream protocol = tcp wait = no user = root env = LD_LIBRARY_PATH=GLOBUS_LOCATION/lib server = GLOBUS_LOCATION/sbin/globus-gatekeeper server_args = -conf GLOBUS_LOCATION/etc/globus-gatekeeper.conf disable = no }
This entry has changed from the entry provided for the gatekeeper in the Globus Toolkit 2.0 Administrator's Guide. The reason is that if you followed the instructions from the install section, you do not have a static gatekeeper. This requires you to set the LD_LIBRARY_PATH so that the gatekeeper can dynamically link against the libraries in $GLOBUS_LOCATION/lib. To accomplish the setting of the environment variable in xinetd, we use the "env =" option to set LD_LIBRARY_PATH in the gatekeeper's environment.
The advantage of this setup is that when you apply a security update to your installation, the gatekeeper will pick it up dynamically without your having to rebuild it.
After you have added the globus-gatekeeper service to either inetd or xinetd, you will need to notify inetd (or xinetd) that its configuration file has changed. To do this, follow the instructions for the server you are running below.
On most Linux systems, you can simply run `killall -HUP inetd` On other systems, the following has the same effect: ps aux | grep inetd | awk '{print $2;}' | xargs kill -HUP
On most linux systems, you can simply run `/etc/rc.d/init.d/xinetd restart`. Your system may also support the "reload" option. On other systems (or if that doesn't work), see man xinetd.
At this point, your gatekeeper will start up when a connection comes in to
port 2119, and will keep a log of its activity in
However, it does not yet have
any authorization mapping between certificate subjects and usernames.
You will need to create a file named
which consists of single line entries listing a certificate subject
and a username, like this:
"/O=Grid/O=Globus/OU=your.domain/CN=Your Name" youruserid
You can check your subject name using
There are utility commands in $GLOBUS_LOCATION/sbin/grid-mapfile* for
adding entries, removing entries, and checking consistency.
Advanced configuration of GRAM consists of the following tasks:
For information about how to add a job manager for Condor, PBS, or LSF please look here
2. Adding trust to a new CA/removing trust from an old CA
The set of trusted Certificate Authorities is contained in the /etc/grid-security/certificates directory. By default, that directory contains two entries. One, called 42864e48.0 is the public certificate of the Globus CA. The other, called 42864e48.signing_policy is the signing policy for the Globus CA certificate.
The name "42864e8" comes from the openssl -hash option. If you create your own Certificate Authority, you can use the command openssl x509 -in yourcert.pem -noout -hash to determine its hash value. You will need to place a copy of that public certificate, under the name hash.0 (where "hash" corresponds to the output of the openssl command) in the /etc/grid-security/certificates of every Toolkit installation which you want to trust certificates which your CA has signed. Additionally, you will have to create a hash.signing_policy file which contains the DN of your CA, as well as the namespace for which your CA signs.
Namespaces for CAs are designed to be unique. If you do establish your own CA, do not use the "/O=Grid/O=Globus" namespace. That is reserved for the Globus CA.
Removing trust for a particular CA is as easy as deleting the two files which correspond to the CA. First, look for the .signing_policy which corresponds to the CA you want to remove. Then remove both the .signing_policy and .0 file that correspond to that hash.
There is a Globus package named Simple CA which is designed to help you establish a CA for your test Grid.
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The GRAM Job Manager program starts and monitors jobs on behalf of a GRAM client application. The job manager is typically started by the Gatekeeper program. It interfaces with a local scheduler to start jobs based on a job request RSL string.
Job managers for Fork, PBS, LSF and Condor are included in the toolkit. But only the fork job manager is installed by default during a normal installation of the toolkit. The others must be installed separately if they are needed.
To install them from a source distribution, follow these steps:
go to the installer directory (e.g. gt4.2.1-all-source-installer)
make gt4-gram-[pbs|lsf|condor]
make install
Using PBS as the example, make sure the scheduler commands are in your path (qsub, qstat, pbsnodes). For PBS, another setup step is required to configure the remote shell for rsh access:
% cd $GLOBUS_LOCATION/setup/globus % ./setup-globus-job-manager-pbs --remote-shell=rsh
The following links give extra information what parameters can be added to the setup scripts of the different scheduler adapters:
The fork job manager scheduler will be installed during a normal installation of the toolkit and will be installed as the default job manager service (e.g. $GLOBUS_LOCATION/grid-services/jobmanager). Additional job manager scheduler packages installed will be installed using the convention "jobmanager-<scheduler-name>" (e.g. $GLOBUS_LOCATION/grid-services/jobmanager-pbs).
Information on how to install an additional job manager for Condor, PBS or LSF can be found here.
All job manager scheduler setup packages have the argument "-service-name <name>" in order to install a non-fork scheduler as the default job manager service. For example, this command will set the pbs scheduler as the default job manager service:
% setup-globus-job-manager-pbs -service-name jobmanager
If you need to alter the behavior of the job manager scheduler interface, or you want to create a new job manager scheduler interface for a scheduler that is not available, see this tutorial web page. The details of how to make a client submit to a non-default gatekeeper is covered in the user's guide section.
Note: If you wish to have your job manager report into your MDS, you need to install the appropriate GRAM Reporter setup package for your scheduler. The GRAM Reporter setup packages for each scheduler can be found on the download page.
The details of how to make a client submit to a non-default gatekeeper is covered in the user's guide section.
Note: If you wish to have your job manager report into your MDS, you need to install the appropriate GRAM Reporter setup package for your scheduler. The GRAM Reporter setup packages for each scheduler can be found on the download page.
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This option is a method for the GRAM2 Job Manager to monitor the jobs it submits to the local scheduler. After installing, you can configure a job manager to use the new event based method for monitoring jobs, instead of the script-based polling implementation.
This change consists of a few parts
A new script
globus-job-manager-event-generatorwhich translates scheduler-specific log information to a general form which the job manager can parse. This script may need to be run as a privileged account in order to parse the log files, depending on the log permissions. This script MUST be running in order for Job Manager processes to receive job state change notifications from the scheduler.
A new SEG module
globus_scheduler_event_generator_job_managerwhich parses a log file to determine which job state changes occur for jobs being managed by a pre-WS GRAM Job Manager.
Changes to the globus-gram-job-manager program to use the Scheduler Event Generator API to look for job state change events in a log file instead using scripts to query the scheduler state.
The globus-job-manager-event-generator script creates a log of all scheduler events related to a particular scheduler instance. This script was created for two purposes
To avoid requiring that all GRAM user's have the privileges to read the scheduler's log file. Users may not be allowed read access to the scheduler's log files on all sites. The Job Manager processes is run under the user's local account (as mapped in the gridmap file), it is this processes that will be updated for job status via the SEG log file instead of directly from the scheduler's log file.
To provide a simple format for the scheduler event generator logs so that the job manager will be able to quickly recover state information if the job manager is terminated and restarted. Some scheduler logs are difficult to parse, or inefficient for seeking to a particular timestamp (as is necessary for recovering job state change information). The data written by this script is easily locatably by date, and it is simple to remove old job information without compromising current job manager execution.
One instance of the globus-job-manager-event-generator must be running for
each scheduler type to be implemented using the Scheduler Event Generator
interface to receive job state changes. This program is located in the sbin
subdirectory of the GLOBUS_LOCATION. The typical command line for this program
$GLOBUS_LOCATION/sbin/globus-job-manager-event-generator -s
where SCHEDULER_TYPE is the scheduler name of the Scheduler Event Generator
module which should be used to generate events (lsf, condor, pbs).
For example, to start the event generator program to monitor an LSF batch system:
$GLOBUS_LOCATION/sbin/globus-job-manager-event-generator -s lsf
NOTE: if the globus-job-manager-event-generator is not running, no job state changes will be sent from any job manager program which is configured to use the Scheduler Event Generator.
By default, the job manager is configured to use the pre-WS GRAM script-based
polling method. A new command line option (
-seg-module LRM-type) was added to the
globus-job-manager program to enable using the Scheduler Event Generator-driven
job state change notifications.
To enable using the Scheduler Event Generator interface for a particular
Job Manager, add the option -seg-module LRM to the end of the line in the service's file
in the
$GLOBUS_LOCATION/etc/grid-services directory.
EXAMPLE $GLOBUS_LOCATION/etc/grid-services/jobmanager-lsf:
stderr_log,local_cred - /opt/globus/libexec/globus-job-manager globus-job-manager -conf /opt/globus/etc/globus-job-manager.conf -type lsf -rdn jobmanager-lsf -machine-type unknown -publish-jobs -seg-module lsf
|No SEG with Job Manager fork
The Job Manager fork does not support using the Scheduler Event Generator. If the -seg option is passed to a fork Job Manager, it will be ignored.
The globus-job-manager-event-generator program requires that the
globus_job_manager_event_generator setup package be installed and run. This
setup package creates the
file and initializes a directory to use for the scheduler logs.
By default, this setup script will create a configuration entry and directory for each scheduler installed on the system. For each scheduler to be handled by the globus-job-manager-event-generator program, there must be an entry in the file in the pattern:
The two variable substitutions for this pattern are
Must match the name of the scheduler-event-generator module for the scheduler (supported with GT 4.2 are lsf, condor, and pbs).
A path to a directory which must be writable by the account which will
run the
globus-job-manager-event-generator program for the
SCHEDULER_TYPE, and world-readable (or readable for a group which contains
all users which will run jobs via GRAM on that system). Each directory
specified in the configuration file must be unique, or behavior is
EXAMPLE $GLOBUS_LOCATION/etc/globus-job-manger-seg.conf:
lsf_log_path=/opt/globus/var/globus-job-manager-seg-lsf pbs_log_path=/opt/globus/var/globus-job-manager-seg-pbs
In this example, pbs and lsf schedulers are configured to use distinct
subdirectories of the
/opt/globus/var/ directory.
NOTE: For best performance, the log paths should be persistent across system reboots and mounted locally (non-networked).
NOTE: If a scheduler is added after the configuration step is done,
administrator must rerun the setup package's script
or modify the configuration file and create the required directory with appropriate
The globus-job-manager-event-generator must be running when jobs are submitted
to the Job Manager if job state changes are to be detected. One instance of
globus-job-manager-event-generator program must be running for
each scheduler type which is handled by a Job Manager and configured to use the
Scheduler Event Generator interface.
The command line for the globus-job-manager-event-generator program is
globus-job-manager-event-generator -s SCHEDULER_TYPE. The
SCHEDULER_TYPE should match the pattern of a log_path entry in the
$GLOBUS_LOCATION/etc/globus-job-manager-seg.conf as described above.
NOTE: Remember, if your scheduler logs have restrictive permissions, then this script must be run by an account which has privileges to read those files.
NOTE: Old log files created by the globus-job-manager-event-generator script may be deleted if the administrator is certain that there are no jobs which will restart and require the old information. The names of the log files correspond to the dates when the events occurred. If there is at least one log file in the directory, then when the globus-job-manager-event-generator is restarted, it will resume logging from the timestamp of the newest event in that log file.
PROBLEM: The globus-job-manager-event-generator program terminates immediately with the output:
Error: SCHEDULER not configured
SOLUTION 1: Make sure that you specified the correct name for the
SCHEDULER module on the command line to the
globus-job-manager-event-generator program
SOLUTION 2: There is no entry for lsf in the
$GLOBUS_LOCATION/etc/globus-job-manager-seg.conf file. See
the section on globus-job-manager-event-generator Configuration.
PROBLEM: The globus-job-manager-event-generator program terminates immediately with the output:
Fault: globus_xio: Operation was canceled
SOLUTION: The scheduler module selected on the command line could not be loaded by the Globus Scheduler Event Generator. Check that the name is correct, the module is installed, and the setup script for that module has been run.
PROBLEM: The Job Manager never receives any events from the scheduler.
SOLUTION 1: Verify that the directory specified in the
$GLOBUS_LOCATION/etc/globus-job-manager-seg.conf for the
scheduler exists, is writable by the account running the
globus-job-manager-event-generator and is readable by the
user account running the job manager.
SOLUTION 2: Verify that the globus-job-manager-event-generator program is running.
SOLUTION 3: Verify that the globus-job-manager-event-generator program has permissions to read the scheduler logs. To help diagnose this, run (as the account you wish to run the globus-job-manager-event-generator as) the command
$GLOBUS_LOCATION/libexec/globus-scheduler-event-generator -s <SCHEDULER_TYPE> -t 1
You should see events printed to the stdout of that process if it is working correctly.
For more information, click here.
First launch a gatekeeper by running the following (as yourself, not root):
% grid-proxy-init -debug -verify % globus-personal-gatekeeper -start
This command will output a contact string like
hostname:4589:/O=Grid/O=Globus/CN=Your Name. Substitute
that contact string for <contact> in the following command:
% globus-job-run <contact> /bin/date
You should see the current date and time. At this point you can stop the personal gatekeeper and destroy your proxy with:
% globus-personal-gatekeeper -killall % grid-proxy-destroy
Please note that the above instructions are just for testing, and do not install a fully functioning gatekeeper on your machine for everyone to use. Installing a system-level gatekeeper for everyone to use will be covered in the configuration section of this guide.
No usage statistic package is sent after the completion of a job like it's done in WS-GRAM (see here).


text: Help please, I'm a newbie to Android and my Galaxy Ace 2 has recently started to constantly pop up with a list of available wireless networks. It used to notify me originally in the notifications bar at the top of the screen, now it pops up a list over the screen, regardless of what app is running, which is really peeing me off when trying to use sat nav, or torque for engine management and I loose the display while it shows me wireless networks over the top. I've turned off the prompt for open networks, but cannot figure out what else I can do, without turning off wireless (which isn't an option all the time) ACS 2, running 2.3.6 Ta.


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I just recently completed a 2 week series of classes given by Tim Holtz, and 1 class was dedicated to the Distress Markers.
They are very blendable on all kinds of surfaces including watercolor paper, glossy paper, stamping paper etc.
The markers are water based dye inks, so you can't blend the the colors like you would with a Copic marker.
Distress markers are blendable with water. They, like the rest of the distress line of products, are reactive with water. If you lay two colors down next to each other, you can pull the colors and blend them using a water brush.
You can also blend them by coloring with a light color, add a darker color to the edges, go over the darker color again with the light color, then pull the color in with a water brush to create a blended/shaded look.
Another way to blend the colors is to lay down color from one marker on a non stick surface, then use another marker to pick that color up off the surface and apply it to your project that way.
Oh--and, if you want to use them with a stamped image, you'll want to stamp with an oil based &/or permanent ink otherwise your image will smear when working with water.
The Picket Fence marker is a whole other animal.
He also mentioned that they can be stored upright or sideways.
Head to Rangers website for a video on these markers, but I'm sure there are a gazillion others out there, too.
Hope this helps!!


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The new Details site has a nice feature on Corduroy suits. With Etro, Band Of Outsiders, Salvatore Ferragamo and Burberry all making appearance, this guide is definitely one for those who haven't been hit by the recession too hard. If you can get past that, then there are some great cord suits to be seen. We hate to nit-pick, but we're not so sure that a cord suit is an easier proposition than a tweed one. While the latter can be a little stiff, a cord suit can go very wrong if it isn't styled right.
Read the full feature here.


text: Has anyone installed a Ballistic EV02 12 cell battery in a R1200 GSA? I just installed one in my 2010 and I am having problems. The battery doesn't doesn't seem to have enough CCAs to turn the engine over. Even after charging and riding the bike some, it still doesn't want to turn over the engine for a quick start. I had read lots of good things about these batteries. Any other bad experiences? Wes


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Let's just say I install a WiiKey2 or a DriveKey. If burn myself TP, and do the Twilight Exploit, will I have any advantages and/or disadvantages?
I am pretty sure you didn't check around the forum yet. But you will find your answer here in the community. You already have a chip to read backup. You can run Twilight Princess either original or backup. Just make sure you use the right TP file to install HBC.
Well, I haven't looked around the forum much, so you're right on that. From what I can see, it's pretty much no difference at all, just to install HBC, correct?
or if your wii firmware is 3.2 or lower you can download the self-booting iso and burn it and use it. just google homebrew channel and click the first result and then go to the download section
I'm on 4.0 (SD Support FTW), so that's not for me.
You need to read the Bannerbomb guide to install HBC to v4.0 wii. Good luck trying
I've read it, tried it. I'm yet to try the other files, I've only tried the first one so far.
I have the best of both worlds, mod and softmod...I'd suggest both if you can and in your budget.
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