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Simply put who would you like to see interviewed for our soon to be vacant head coaching position and who would you like to see as his coordinators?
Simply put who would you like to see interviewed for our soon to be vacant head coaching position and who would you like to see as his coordinators?
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Bill O'Brien
Titans 2017 Draft Class
5. Corey Davis, WR, Western Michigan
18. Adoree' Jackson, CB, USC
72. Taywan Taylor, WR, Western Kentucky
100. Jonnu Smith, TE, FIU
155. Jayon Brown, LB, UCLA
217. Corey Levin, OG, Chattanooga
227. Josh Carraway, LB, TCU
236. Brad Seaton, OT, Villanova
241. Khalfani Muhammad, RB, California
Lovie Smith HC, Mike Martz OC (best show on turf), Greg Williams DC, Jim Washburn D-line coach.
The only coach I want to return are the Defensive coaches, but with Greg Williams the DC. Other HC options I would be Ok with the Shanahans coming in.
I don't know how id feel about Lovie. I wouldn't be interested in Martz but I would Definately be interested in Gregg Williams as dc. But let's not kid ourselves I can't see Washburn returning.
What about Jay Gruden as our new HC, Gregg Williams as our dc and bring Schwartz back as a defensive assistant?
I'm curious why Sean McDermott and Pete Carmichaels name haven't been linked or even discussed. 😲
Names I'd be happy with:
Lovie Smith, Bill O'Brien, Ken Whisenhunt, Jay Gruden, Darrell Bevell, David Shaw, Mike Shanahan, Mike Zimmer, Ray Horton, Dan Quinn.
You'll notice I didn't say Bill Cowher or Jon Gruden. Unrealistic my friends.
I also named a lot of successful coordinators. I like those guys and think they'd bring a hungry attitude to Tennessee.
I doubt we stand a chance at O'Brien, Shaw or Smith. From there, my #1 choice would become Ken Whisenhunt. Always liked what he did at Arizona, they never got him a QB after Warner. I'd also be happy with Bevell, Horton or Quinn.
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I think Munchak is going to be back. I don't like it, but I'm not FURIOUS.
It'd be great if he keeps Williams as DC. Wyatt thinks Loggains is a good coach. I really respect Wyatt's opinions. We did improve this year. The average score of our losses was 24-23. Much better than last seasons nightmare blowouts time and time again. Also, 7 of our 9 losses came vs teams with 10+ wins (Ind 2x, Arz, SF, Sea, KC & Den)..Rome wasn't built in a day.
The players also seem to love Munchak. That says a lot. Players didn't quit and they clearly respect him and enjoy his coaching. Now players aren't going to say they want their coach fired in public but they're really lobbying for him -- means they truly like him.
A healthy Locker would have made a difference. Now I know we can't bank on him being healthy all year next year, but he deserves another chance. We need to be better prepared. Fitzy needs to be cut and we need to bring in a better Qb either via the first 3 rounds of the draft or FA.
It's not the end of the world if Munch is back. I believe this team can be a 10-11 win team under him. More changes are needed though. We have holes to fill at DE, RT & LB (perhaps QB, S & RB too depending on Locker, Pollard & CJ) He also needs to fire Matthews as OL coach, and the LB and ST coaches as well.
I also think Munchak will be back. If you look at the way this team played this season, it's hard to put a lot of those tight losses on the coaching staff. In fact, I'd put most of them on Fitzpatrick and his propensity for turning it over in the worst possible situations. With a healthy Locker all season long, this Titans team probably could have made the playoffs.
However, I'd like to see Williams made the full-time DC, and I think Munchak needs to be on a very short leash next season. The Titans also need to make a change at QB. I like Locker quite a bit, and it's unfortunate the way the last two seasons have played out for him, but he cannot be trusted to stay on the field for 16 games. I'd like to see the Titans draft a QB no later than the second round, and this is a deep QB class that could net the Titans a solid starter early in the second round.
As for the offense, I just don't know how to judge Loggains when the Titans played the bulk of the season with a backup QB. But I do think the offense looked miles better than a year ago. If Munchak is back, then Loggains should certainly be back as well. I'd like to see what this offense can do with one more year under these young playmakers' belts and a full year of an average starting QB.
Lovie Smith does not feel right with this team. Jim Schwartz as a coordinators if Munchak not fired or as a replacement seem like a move this team make an keep Williams. or as coach
Titans 2017 Draft Class
5. Corey Davis, WR, Western Michigan
18. Adoree' Jackson, CB, USC
72. Taywan Taylor, WR, Western Kentucky
100. Jonnu Smith, TE, FIU
155. Jayon Brown, LB, UCLA
217. Corey Levin, OG, Chattanooga
227. Josh Carraway, LB, TCU
236. Brad Seaton, OT, Villanova
241. Khalfani Muhammad, RB, California
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A CLASSIC car show will be held in Rochford on Sunday, June 29 in aid of charity.
The Pure-Nostalgia Classic Car and Retro Show will feature cars, music and dancing, as well as cream teas and Pimms.
The event will be held at the The Lawn, in Lawn Hall Road, Rochford, from 10.30am to 5pm and there is still time to register your car.
Registration is £10 and admission is £5, with under-14s going free.
Proceeds go to the Peaceful Place charity, which caters for sufferers of young-onset dementia and their carers.

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Holy crap! I can't believe the world ended and I completely missed it! I always miss the big stuff.
Holy crap! I can't believe the world ended and I completely missed it! I always miss the big stuff.
How do we know he's not Mel Torme?
link to a page with a couple of LHC webcams. These should provide even more assurance that the LHC is functioning normally.
Anyone else think of this while all this scientific experiment stuff was goin' on in Europe? I know of at least 1 dude who did.
2017 Reds record when I'm attending: 16-14 FINAL2017 Dragons record when I'm attending: 1-0 FINAL
"We want to be the band to dance to when the bomb drops." - Simon Le Bon of Duran Duran
So the collider is going to be down for two months? Hamstring or rotator cuff?
The rabbit died.
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Morris Area PFLAG (Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) is hosting a "mini-summit" for all local groups and individuals involved or interested in human rights in west central Minnesota in the meeting room of the Morris Public Library at 7 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Call 589-4621 for more information. s5
55+ DRIVER IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM OFFERED by the Minnesota Highway Safety Center from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Feb. 12 and 13 in the Community Room in the Otter Tail Power building in Morris. The Driver Improvement course is open to the public; pre-registration is requested. A MN Highway Safety & Research Center certified instructor teaches this class. For more information or to register, visit www.mnsafetycenter. org or call TOLL FREE 1-(888)-234-1294. s4


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India is at 41st position in a list of 181 countries and is among second high risk nations. The study also says that 37% countries assessed by it experience high baseline water stress, reports Times of India.
37 countries include Singapore, Kuwait, Oman and Israel.
What is baseline water stress
The baseline water stress measures how much water is used up every year from rivers, streams, and aquifers for domestic, agricultural, and industrial uses. Scores above 4 on a scale of 0-5 indicate that, for the average water user, more than 80% of the water available is withdrawn annually.
India's baseline water stress is at 3.6, which means the country uses between 40% and 80% of the water available annually.
The situation becomes worse during summer, says the report. During summer, the demand for water is extremely high that India overexploits both surface and ground water.
Water scarcity is set ti affect GDP growth, energy production and social security, indicates the report.
For example, recent droughts threatened GDP growth in the United States and monsoon floods killed hundreds and displaced thousands in India. The increased competition for water in China may impact energy production.
There is hope
The report ends on an optimistic note.
It cites the example of Singapore, which has the highest water stress ranking of 5 and has no freshwater lakes or aquifers. Nevertheless, Singapore is considered as an exceptional water manager.
To meet its increasing water demands, the country invests heavily in technology, international agreements, and responsible management.
Around 20% of Singapore's water needs is mostly met through advanced rainwater capture systems. The country imports 40% from Malaysia, grey water reuse adds 30%, and desalination produces the remaining 10% of the supply to meet the country's total demand.
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City Councilmember and mayoral candidate Carl DeMaio says it's time to drop the DROP pension perk.
The Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) is a benefit that allows city employees to collect both their pensions and salaries for five years after they retire.
"Drop is one of the most abusive pension perks at city hall," DeMaio said. "My proposal today will end this notorious program that costs tax payers hundreds of millions of dollars."
DeMaio says 6500 city employees are still eligible for DROP.
The plan he discussed in Thursday's announcement is part of his Roadmap to Recovery plan.
He says city employees should split the contribution into the pension system equally with the city.
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In the town at the foot of Avalonia Castle, a young man enjoys a peaceful life with his father. That young man is you. It is your sixteenth birthday at last, and time to take the Walk of the Worthy, the trial of strength which all young Avalonian males must undergo upon coming of age. You will need to put all of your training in the ways of the sword into practice if you are to pass the test, and take your rightful place amongst Avalonia's warriors. Should you succeed -- who knows what adventures await you!
Dragon Quest Swords: The Masked Queen and the Tower of Mirrors is an action-packed Virtual Experience where the player becomes the hero of the story.You must use the Wii controller to control your legendary sword, and fight off horde after horde of monsters. Slice at enemies, parry with your shield and block attacks to launch powerful counter-combos. The game contains all the familiar features people have come to expect from the Dragon Quest series, such as a system to power up weapons and the ability to perform a large array of powerful attacks. Additional mini-games add to the fun as you catch darts with your shield and try to defeat Slime monsters as quickly as possible to win bonus items.
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- Number Of Players: 1-2
- The first Dragon Quest title to be developed exclusively for Wii
- Use the Wii Remote as your legendary sword! Immerse yourself fully in the action as you slice at the enemy!
- Explore a rich, vibrant 3D world in first-person perspective
- Engage a variety of diverse and colourful enemies, who are brought to life with detailed animation and graphics
- Series creator Yuji Horii, legendary manga artist Akira Toriyama and renowned composer Koichi Sugiyama, team up once again to create an unforgettable gaming experience
- Become the hero in a dramatic storyline that is suitable for all
- Beautiful audio score fully immerses you into the world of Dragon Quest
Dragon Quest Swords: The Masked Queen and the Tower of MirrorsPublisher: Square EnixRelease Date: February 19, 2008MSRP: 59.99 USD
Dragon Quest Swords: The Masked Queen and the Tower of MirrorsRelease Date: July 10, 2007MSRP: 6800 JPY
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This is one of my favorite wintertime breakfast teas. It is rich and slightly chocolatey, but unlike many other "chocolate" teas I've tried, it lacks hazelnut, almond or minty flavors. It's straight-up strong, robust breakfast tea with a hint of chocolate and a bit of "boozy" richness (this must be the whiskey flavoring). The other day I made this as a tea latte (half strong tea, half foamed milk) and it was incredibly good. I'm going to have to do that again soon — and I'm going to have to stock up on this while it's still available. It's one of TG's seasonal teas.
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Anthea Turner, TV celebrity, and husband Grant Bovey had jewels and clothes worth £40,000 stolen as they watched television at home.
Burglars ransacked the £3.5 million Surrey mansion, where they live with Mr Bovey's three children, as they watched Comic Relief. The couple had earlier returned home and began watching TV.
Later, they discovered burglars had barricaded themselves into an upstairs bedroom at the house in the village of Dunsfold, near Guildford. and so they called 999.
A Surrey Police spokesman said: "We received a call from Mr Bovey saying he had returned home to find intruders on the premises. He called 999 but they made off. "Clothing and jewellery were taken in the break-in."
Despite a search with police dogs in the extensive grounds, the thieves - who took designers suits, watches, a Tiffany brooch and other items - were not found. The couple believe the thieves could have been in the house for up to an hour before they were discovered. They were said to be shocked and upset.
Anthea, Crimestoppers charity patron, told the Sunday Mirror: "Most of the jewellery was bought for me by Grant. It is a terrible feeling to have your life turned over like this but I'm relived that the children weren't harmed."
Police said any footage of the burglars caught on the property's CCTV cameras would be examined. "Many properties like this do have security cameras and any tapes would be taken by CID as a matter of course, should they prove to be useful evidence," said a spokesman.


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City paves way for new PMHH
The Perham City Council took an initial step to pave the way for the construction of the new Perham Memorial Hospital and Home, at the Dec. 8 council session.
To set the stage for the hospital's planned mid-summer groundbreaking, the city needs to move quickly on sewer, water, natural gas, street, curb and gutter design.
The council passed a resolution calling for a preliminary engineering report for several options, including a broader plan to bring infrastructure not only to the hospital's proposed building site, but also to the Clearwater Estates residential project.
If affordable, said City Manager Kelcey Klemm, it would be ideal to build the municipal infrastructure for the entire area.
"Depending on the bids, we can do just bare bones," said Klemm. "But if the price is right, it makes sense to get streets, sewer and water to the entire area."
Klemm hopes to advertise for bids in early spring.
City engineer Jade Berube said that his firm, Ulteig Engineering, could complete the preliminary engineering report by the February city council meeting.
The hospital announced plans for a $33 million facility, on undeveloped land, southwest of the present hospital site.
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Texaco Press Release - Mark G. Randall Named Chief Executive Officer and General Manager
LONDON, Aug. 30 - Mark G. Randall has been named Chief Executive Officer and General Manager of Heddington Insurance (U.K.) Limited, effective September 1, it was announced today by Thomas P. Dougherty, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer of Heddington Insurance Limited and General Manager of Texaco Risk Management.
Randall is currently Senior Vice President, Casualty of Heddington Brokers Limited. In addition to serving as Chief Executive Officer of Heddington U.K., he will continue his broking responsibilities on behalf of Heddington Brokers.
In making the announcement, Dougherty stated, "Mark Randall's insurance market acumen and collaborative skills will strengthen an already outstanding Heddington U.K. team. In addition, the opportunity of bringing our insurance broking operations closer to many of our key underwriters promises greater efficiency, access and responsiveness."
Randall was graduated from The Royal Merchant Naval School in England in 1972. He joined Heddington Brokers in Bermuda in 1984 after assignments in the Middle East, the United Kingdom and Bermuda with the Sedgwick Group. Before joining the Sedgwick Group he served as an underwriter for a syndicate at Lloyds of London. He was appointed to his current position of Senior Vice President, Casualty for Heddington Brokers in 1993, and was named a director of Heddington Brokers in 1995.
Randall succeeds John D. Ryan, who has elected to retire from Texaco and Heddington U.K. on November 1, after twenty-four years of service. Randall will be relocating from Bermuda to London to take up his new assignment.
Heddington Insurance Limited and Heddington Insurance (U.K.) Limited are wholly owned subsidiaries of Texaco Inc. They principally insure Texaco Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates, for worldwide property and casualty risks. Heddington Brokers Limited is also wholly owned by Texaco Inc. It is responsible for placing reinsurance for Heddington Insurance and Heddington U.K. in international insurance markets.
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Vintage Sunbeam MixmasterChrome Electric Mixer Model #11C ************Rare Model*********** If you're looking for a very nice, rare mixer look no further than right ! This auction is for this cool old Sunbeam Mixmaster. Just to find a chrome one is kind of cool, but to find a model 11 chrome one is really a feat! Consider the fact that the model 11 was only made in 1955 and 1956. Then take into account that the majority of those were white, you soon start to realize how rare this one is. This unit is in Excellent condition! The motor runs smoothly, it has 10 speeds. This unit comes with a large glass bowl with the number 19CJ on the bottom. It also comes with a standard set of beaters. The chrome is in beautiful shape with just a couple of very light scratches. T are no cracks in the handle or the speed selector. 99% of the paint is still in the letters of the wording on the speed selector. The base is also in excellent shape including all of the feet on the bottom. The cord appears to be original and is in great shape with the exception of a few minor cracks in the outer insulation near w it goes into the motor. This baby will look great in your kitchen or collection. You won't be disappointed! Win the auction on this super Sunbeam Mixmaster and it will be ... read more


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Madeleine McCann investigation: detectives release two e-fit images of new suspect on BBC's Crimewatch
The man who may hold vital clues to what happened to missing Madeleine McCann
Detectives investigating the disappearance of Madeleine McCann are asking for the public's help to identify a man in an appeal they say is of "vital importance".
Two e-fit images, believed to be of the same man, have been drawn up based on statements and descriptions from two different witnesses who saw this man in the Praia da Luz town area.
The sightings are from the evening of Thursday, May 3, 2007 — the night Madeleine went missing.
The images will feature on the BBC's Crimewatch tonight at 9pm.
Work by detectives has given them a far greater understanding of the times when the abduction could have taken place and this has made the statements from the two witnesses far more significant, Scotland Yard said.
One of the main priorities for the investigation is being able to identify the man who is being described, police added.
The witnesses have described the man in the e-fit as being white, aged between 20-40 years old, with short brown hair, of medium build, medium height and clean shaven.
Detective Chief Inspector Andy Redwood, the senior investigating officer, said that while this is far from being the only line of inquiry, it is critical.
Timeline changed in Madeleine hunt
Will Madeleine McCann's family ever see an end to their torment?
"Whilst this man may or may not be the key to unlocking this investigation, tracing and speaking to him is of vital importance to us.
"We have witnesses placing him in the resort area around the time of Madeleine's disappearance.
"This is far from our only line of inquiry and there will be e-fits released of other sightings as well, who we are equally keen to trace. These people were seen on the day of Madeleine's disappearance and the days leading up to it," he said.
He added that detectives have been able to "make massive steps forward" by drawing together all the material gathered to date and reviewing it as a whole.
"We continue to put Madeleine at the heart of our investigation and I would urge people to watch Crimewatch tonight and if you can help identify this man or have any information about our new appeal points please contact us.
"Praia da Luz is a popular holiday destination for many nationalities so our requests for help need to be repeated in many different countries. I will be travelling to Holland, Germany and Ireland.
"If you were in and around the Praia da Luz resort on Thursday, 3 May 2007, but you have not yet spoken to police, and you think you may have information, please pass it on.
"I would also like to ask for the help of the local community in Praia da Luz. Portugal is a key country for us to trace any outstanding witnesses and our appeals will be repeated there.
"We still have a lot of material to investigate and much work to do.
"I hope that when the public see our investigative strands drawn together within the overall context of that appeal, it will bring in new information that moves our investigation forward."
The full reconstruction lasts 25 minutes. A short clip has been released ahead of the broadcast showing a reconstructed scene of Madeleine's parents Kate and Gerry playing tennis.
Madeleine, dressed in pink shorts, a light pink T-shirt and pink hat, then runs across the court, clutching a batch of tennis balls.
In another clip, the McCanns are asked how often they think of their daughter, who went missing when she was three years old on May 3 2007 from a holiday apartment as her parents dined at a nearby tapas restaurant with friends.
Gerry McCann says: "When it's a special occasion, when you should be your happiest and Madeleine's not there, that's when it really hits home.
"Obviously, Madeleine's birthday goes without saying."
Mrs McCann adds: "It's when you have big family occasions really. That's it isn't it? 'Family occasion' and you haven't got your complete family."
In the programme the McCanns speak to presenter Kirsty Young live in the studio while presenter Matthew Amroliwala has been to Praia da Luz to explore the new focus of the police investigation.
DCI Andy Redwood, discusses how the police have approached the inquiry, saying: "Primarily what we sought to do from the beginning is try and draw everything back to zero if you like. Try and take everything back to the beginning and re-analyse and reassess everything, accepting nothing."
He adds: "The careful and critical analysis of the timeline has been absolutely key.
"Primarily, we're focused on the area between 8.30 and 10.
"We know at 8.30 that was the time Mr and Mrs McCann went down to the tapas area for their dinner and we know that around at 10pm that was when Mrs McCann found that Madeleine was missing."
An incident room will be staffed during tomorrow's appeal and the days that follow, when the appeal moves to Holland and Germany.
Scotland Yard detectives, who have interviewed 442 people as part of their review-turned-investigation, hope to track down as many people present in the Portuguese town at the time.
Since launching its own investigation, 41 people of interest have been identified by the Metropolitan Police, including 15 UK nationals.
Detectives have issued 31 international letters of request (ILOR) to mostly European countries in relation to some of the persons of interest as well as accessing phone records.
A large but "manageable" list of phone numbers identified as being present in Praia da Luz - though not necessarily used to make phone calls - has been drawn up by detectives with a "significant" number unattributed to any named person.
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Oracle Optimizer: Moving to and working with CBO - Page 2
July 28, 2003
1. What is Optimizer?
In Oracle, a query may be executed in more than one way. The execution plan that has the best ranking or the lowest cost is the one that will return output with the fastest rate and optimal utilization of resources. The execution plan is generated by the Optimizer. Optimizer is an 'engine' running in the database that is dedicated to deriving a list of execution paths based on various conditions and then choosing the most efficient for running a query. Once an execution plan choice is made, it is then carried out to arrive at the output.
In Oracle, Optimizer relates to DML statements.
2. Why Optimize?
You know it! Optimizing a query aims at executing it in the shortest time and with optimal use of resources, thus making it fast and efficient. By resources, here I mean CPU utilization, hard disk I/O, memory consumption and to some extent, network operations. Irrespective of how big or rich your server is in terms of these resources, improper or sub-optimal queries will always be expensive and may drag your session or impact other process on the server.
The extent to which a query is expensive will depend on lot of factors, including the size of the result set to be fetched, the size of the data being scanned to retrieve the result set and the load on the system at that point in time. Proper optimization of statements will save your users lot of runtime wastage and unwanted resource utilization.
3. Available Optimizers
Oracle has two modes for Optimizer to decide on the best execution plan, Rule based and Cost based. This article concentrates on Cost Based Optimizer and Rule based is described in brief.
3.1 Rule Based Optimizer (RBO)
RBO follows a simple ranking methodology. Fifteen ranking points are designed in this optimizer. When a query is received, the optimizer evaluates the number of points that are satisfied. The execution path with the best rank (lowest number) is then chosen for executing the query. The fifteen-point ranking is mentioned below.
For example, If I fire a query on a table that has two columns that are searched for exact match (equal-to) in the where clause condition, one being the primary key and the other column has a non-unique key, RBO will prefer the primary key (rank 4) to the non-unique key (rank 9).
When more than one table is accessed in a query, the optimizer needs to decide which should be the driving table. The RBO generates a set of join orders, each with a different table as the first table. Then the most optimal plan is chosen from the resulting set of execution plans.
The optimizer evaluates the execution plans for various conditions such as (fewest nested-loop, fewest sort-merge joins, table with the best ranking access path, etc.). If there is still a tie, the optimizer chooses the execution plan for which the first table appears later in the query's FROM clause. Hence, it is a conventional coding practice to put the driving table at the extreme right, followed by other tables in order of access in the FROM clause, i.e., the ordering of tables based on their access is from right to left.
Please note that the operators being used for searching the columns also play a role in deciding the ranking. Sometimes even the age of an index is considered for ranking!
For example the below table shows what index is used if column1 and column2 have indexes on them and if both are being referred in the where clause with "=" operator.
select * from am79 where col1 = 1 and col2 = 'amar'; -- here both col1 and col2 are indexed. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Normal index types | Index used in RBO column1(a) column2(b) column1+column2(c) | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- non-unique non-unique c non-unique non-unique a + b non-unique non-unique non-unique c unique non-unique a unique non-unique a unique unique b (the most recent index created) unique unique unique c ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -The above is tested on Oracle 126.96.36.199. -In case of non-unique single column indexes, both indexes are used. -In case of unique indexes, they are not combined for execution plan, any one is taken. -Preference is given to the index available with the "=" operator column, than with others operators. -Don't create bitmap & function-based indexes, these will not work in RBO. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
RBO was the preferred choice for most setups in earlier releases of oracle as the execution paths were consistent and uniform. Queries would behave the same way if run on different databases of the same application.


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Green Card Scam Tied To Slaying At Pizzeria
Witness Tells Police Owner Was Paying For Fake Marriage
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
The beating death of a pizzeria owner in Northeast Washington two weeks ago was tied to an immigration scam in which the victim had agreed to pay a Maryland woman $500 a week to marry his brother, then reneged on the deal after the wedding, a witness told D.C. police.
At first, the slaying of Shahabuddin Rana, 44, inside his Pizza Mart in the 2300 block of Fourth Street NE appeared to have stemmed from a conventional robbery, police said. But they said a bizarre story took shape in the days afterward, leading to the arrest Friday of Shanika Robinson, 26, of Capitol Heights.
In an affidavit filed in D.C. Superior Court, Detective Robert Cephas said a witness told him that Rana had been paying Robinson to continue in a sham marriage with his brother, a Pakistani national who helps run the Pizza Mart in the Edgewood neighborhood. The scheme was intended to improve the brother's immigration status and help him eventually get his green card, the affidavit says.
The deal fell apart, however, after the brother, whom police have not publicly identified, found out that Robinson "was having sexual affairs," Cephas wrote. Even though the brother and Robinson were married only on paper and did not live together, Rana "became upset" with Robinson and told her "that she would not be getting paid the money that they agreed upon anymore," the affidavit says.
Robinson, accompanied by three men, allegedly confronted Rana while he was alone in the 24-hour pizzeria late Aug. 17 or early Aug. 18. Police said his assailants slashed and beat Rana, fracturing his skull in several places, then tried to burn his body before fleeing with about $2,000 in cash and packages of Newport cigarettes and Dutch Masters and Black and Mild cigars.
Police interviewed the witness, identified only as W1, on Friday, not long before Robinson was arrested. Cephas said the witness was not present during the killing but spoke with Robinson about Rana before and after the crime.
Police declined to say whether they know the identities of the men who allegedly took part in the killing. Robinson, who is charged with murder, is being held without bail.
The affidavit does not say how long Robinson and the brother have been married but says the brother acknowledged the union in an interview. Relatives of Rana, who lived in the 800 block of Sligo Avenue in Silver Spring, have declined to comment about his killing.
The Pizza Mart, a boxlike single-story building with a high-peaked, bright red roof, doubles as a deli and grocery. Police said Rana's brother went there to relieve Rana about noon Aug. 18 and found the door locked. Someone flagged a patrol officer, who forced open the door with pliers, the affidavit says.
Rana was "unconscious on the floor, face down, in a pool of blood," Cephas wrote. "There were burnt matches on his back, and his body appeared to have been set on fire."
According to the witness's statement, Robinson "stated to W1 that once all parties were inside of the Pizza Mart, the defendant complained that [Rana] had stopped paying her money to marry his brother. A verbal altercation ensued over the money. The altercation became physical. The defendant and her associates began beating [Rana]. Thereafter, they stole money and other items, including cigars and cigarettes."
Police said that Robinson and her alleged accomplices burned their blood-soaked clothes in a barbecue grill behind the house where Robinson lived, in the 5200 block of Addison Road, and that she used $1,650 of the stolen money to pay her rent. In a search of the Capitol Heights house, police said, they found packages of Black and Mild and Dutch Masters cigars.
In a police interview, Cephas said, Robinson "admitted that she knew the decedent and that she was married to the decedent's brother. She claimed she was present at the Pizza Mart with three males." But she "blamed the actual murder and robbery on the three men," saying she waited outside while the killing occurred, according to the affidavit.
Robinson "admitted receiving cash as her portion of this crime," Cephas wrote. "But when pressed about her role in this crime, she terminated the interview."


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One of Emmel's colleagues disappeared into the bathroom to negotiate a deal. Emmel was authorized to offer no more than $50,000; the sellers demanded three million dollars and not a penny less. "No way was anyone going to pay that money," says Emmel, now a professor at the University of Münster in Germany, who sadly recalls the papyrus as "beautiful" and laments its deterioration since the meeting. While the two sides lunched, he slipped away and frantically noted down everything he could remember. That was the last any scholar saw of the documents for the next 17 years.
According to the present owners of the Judas gospel, the Egyptian in that Geneva hotel room was a Cairo antiquities dealer named Hanna. He had bought the manuscript from a village trader who made his living scouting such material. Exactly where or how the trader had come across the collection is unclear. He is dead now, and his relatives in the Maghagha district, a hundred miles (160 kilometers) south of Cairo, become strangely reticent when challenged to reveal the site of the find.
Soon after Hanna acquired the manuscript and before he could take it overseas, his entire stock disappeared in a robbery. In Hanna's telling, the stolen goods were spirited out of the country and ended up in the hands of another dealer. Later Hanna succeeded in retrieving part of the hoard, including the gospel.
Once upon a time, few would question how a priceless antiquity left its host country. Any visitor could simply pick up artifacts and send them abroad. That is how great museums like the British Museum and the Louvre acquired many of their treasures. Today, antiquities-rich nations take a more proprietary attitude, banning private ownership and strictly controlling the export of their heritage. Respectable buyers such as museums try to ensure a legitimate provenance, or origin, for an artifact by establishing that it has not been stolen or illegally exported.
In early 1980, when the theft took place, Egypt had already made it illegal to possess unregistered antiquities or export them without a government license. It is not clear precisely how this law applies to the codex. But questions about its provenance have shadowed it ever since.
Hanna, however, was determined to get top dollar for it. The academics in Geneva confirmed through their excitement that it was indeed valuable, so he headed for New York to find a buyer with real money. The foray came to nothing, whereupon Hanna apparently lost heart and retired back to Cairo. Before he left New York, he rented a safe deposit box in a Citibank branch in Hicksville, Long Island, where he parked the codex and some other ancient papyri. There they remained, untouched and moldering, while Hanna intermittently tried to interest other buyers. His price, reportedly, was always too high.


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Okay, California Pacific Airlines ready again
FAA-certified, but start dates out of Carlsbad airport uncertain (psst, April)
Ken Harrison 8:30 a.m., Nov. 18
It's not clear whether Mayor Jerry Sanders has ever paddled a kayak, but apparently, a local kayak tour company knows what it takes to float Jerry's boat — and keep it afloat — courtesy of the "strong mayor" system of governance that comes up for renewal, and permanency, in the upcoming June election.
On June 9, San Diegans, including some who've snagged lucrative kayak-operation concessions from the city, will determine, via Proposition D, whether the strong (some would say "strong-arm") mayor model of municipal rule will continue after the initial five-year trial period ends at the close of 2010. The Mayor, along with his kindred-spirit politicos and business cronies, have made their preferences clear, proffering arguments in favor via the "Strong Mayor Council Institute" — a downtown cluster of behind-the-scenes influence-peddlers who say that their "mission is to serve as a resource for communities engaged in a civic debate over their governing structure."
Sanders wasn't always on board, though; when cheerleaders for the über-mayor scheme first gathered forces in 2004, the mayor, along with councilwoman Donna Frye (who continues to oppose it), was on record in opposition to the change. At the time, San Diego was administered under the aegis of the city-manager framework — in place for about 70 years — one in which the mayor served as a member of the city council. Against the backdrop of the pension crisis (which has persisted during Sanders's tenure) — as well as assorted scandals, both large and small — voters, by a slim 51–49 percent margin, chose to implement themayor-centric system currently in place.
Proponents of the new order claim that it promotes greater efficiency and that San Diego has outgrown the city-manager construct, noting that it's most prevalent in smaller cities. However, critics of the strong-mayor approach (including Frye) claim that, since its implementation in January 2006, the modern way to run a metropolis has led to an imperious, autocratic style of leadership in which a virtual moat renders the mayor's office unapproachable. The end result, some say, is drastically reduced responsiveness to constituents' concerns and a loss of political accountability. As June 9 approaches, Sanders and his cadre — San Diego insiders all — are making concerted efforts to maintain their influence.
A major player in the push for permanency is the Monger Group, a downtown consulting firm headed by Jack Monger. Monger's Adrian Kwiatkowski (who, along with the namesake principal, is a lobbyist registered with the city) is president of the institute, as well as deputy campaign manager of San Diegans for Accountability at City Hall. Having cowritten the official ballot argument in favor of Proposition D, he's continuing his fervent advocacy as election time approaches. As it happens, Kwiatkowski and Monger are also kayak-mongers — selling the virtues of client San Diego Bike & Kayak Tours to anyone who'll listen at City Hall.
The Monger Group's curious interest in kayaks began in late 2008 when San Diego Bike & Kayak Tours approached them, seeking a strategy to best position themselves in a nascent licensing process for kayak tour operators. Owners Marcella Di Michieli and Nick Bauman, who'd scrapped and clawed their way to a dominant place in the La Jolla Cove world of small boats, sea caves, and tourists, were worried: for the first time, the City of San Diego was poised to cap the number of kayak tours and rentals. To Di Michieli and Baumann, who'd commanded a fleet at the Cove since 2004, this signaled the specter of diluted market share and lost revenues.
Pressure to regulate the previously laissez-faire activity of kayaking 'round the Cove has as its genesis the complaints of other La Jollans, some of whom have voiced their dyspepsia via the La Jolla Shores Association, which labels itself a "democratic volunteer organization…whose primary purpose is community issues as they relate to the protection and enhancement of the unique characteristics of the La Jolla Shores area." Although kayak tour and rental companies have operated out of Avenida de la Playa since the late 1980s, there seems to be general agreement among locals that kayak-linked community issues have arisen largely during the past decade. Traffic, for one, has become increasingly annoying to the doyens of the tony enclave, who moan that nearby streets are constantly clogged with beat-up old pickup trucks hauling the boats to and from the launch site. The affluent seasiders also lament that pedestrians are in danger of being injured or frightened by protruding paddles on the sidewalks — not to mention being overtaken by bikes. And, of course, the kayakers create noise, take "their" parking spaces, and deposit unsightly sand on the main drag, Avenida de la Playa. Jim Heaton, the Association's chairman at the time of the "request for proposals" process, states that, since Di Michieli and Bauman set up shop, "There's been a distinct shift in the tenor of the kayak business on the street; in the past, all the owners knew and worked with each other. It was less competitive, more congenial. Most of them were La Jolla natives."
Perhaps the most outspoken of the kayak detractors is Vaughn Woods, whose eponymous financial-services firm sits next to San Diego Bike & Kayak. Woods — who seems to epitomize the touchiness among folks who ply their trade in this affluent pocket — lives directly above his business, just as Di Michieli and Bauman live above theirs. Although the neighborhood had been zoned for mixed use (retail and residential) long before Woods set up shop, he claims that the entrance of Di Michieli and Baumann, less than a year after his own move to La Jolla, sparked a sea change that has not only hurt his business but rendered the neighborhood "unlivable."
Woods, who charges the upstarts with being "unschooled in community consensus building," spouts a litany of sins allegedly committed by the duo. To begin with, he says, they "run a high-volume operation in a small space," clogging the sidewalks with rowdy kayakers who block the entrance to his business. Woods fumes: "Their customers lean their backpacks against my property and throw their cigarette butts and cans into my planters. They're even grinding away the posts on my building. They also track sand on the sidewalk. It's a health hazard because it's slippery and gets into my carpet. They peer into my windows. I've had to send my employees out to tell them to kindly move along."
This cover photo is great - who shot it? I don't see the photographer's name credited anywhere - thanks.
While it's tempting to portray the La Jolla Shores business people as whiny NIMBY complainers, the kayak businesses there could do a lot more to encourage good behavior. They don't really have the room for the crowds they now attract. I don't live in La Jolla Shores, but I do go down there from time to time and the clots of clueless kayakers take over the entire sidewalk and refuse to move out of the way. You end up having to walk in the street and it's flat-out dangerous.
If you're over 14 years of age you should not be going to La Jolla Shores, go to a grown ups beach :)
As it happens, San Diego Bike & Kayak donated $2500 to the strong-mayor campaign in 2009. Was the modest contribution an attempt to grease the skids? Di Michieli, although admitting that her company had never contributed to a political campaign before, denies the connection. She maintains that "We've always been interested in politics."
Does she really think we're idiots?
Never contributed before, never contributed afterwards.
And why is she considered a successful businesswoman. Seems like daddy did all the hard work (providing the capital)
Living in San Diego for the last 40 + years, I have had many opportunities to surf and kayak La Jolla Shores. I met Nick while he was working for another kayak shop over 12 years ago. He was likeable and knowledgeable back then so he is certainly not a "newbie" to the community. When choosing a kayak rental, I tend to go where the customer service is the best and the guides are expert. Di Michieli bringing San Diegio school children on tours [they like it, grow up and bring their own kids]... sounds like good business to me. Seems like some people are unhappy because they didn't think of it first.


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I recently tried out HulloMail for my mobile, and it is now available from the Android Market. It is really a neat program that allows you to view your voicemails from your G1 Android device very easily… kinda like a Visual-Voicemail application. But this little piece of software also offers up something new and rather original. The only catch is you need to be based on a UK contract phone.
When someone leaves you a voicemail, you can also have it notify you via email. But that's not all. It will also convert the voicemail to MP3 and email it to you so you can keep it forever, and also access it when you are away from your phone or have run out of battery (but are near an internet connection/browser). Obviously this affords the ability to fast forward and rewind your voice mails as you wish.
The whole process is very easy to set up. As long as you follow the well-written onscreen instructions carefully, it is a breeze! It can also alert you to a miss call via email as well, which is awesome since I am always terrible and spotting my missed calls!


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Melodic Improvising for Guitar by Bruce Saunders is a pleasant learning experience. The book comes with a play-along CD. Bruce Saunders records, teaches, and writes. Two of his other publications are Jazz Pentatonics, and Modern Blues. His first CD as a leader was released during 1996 and was titled "Forget Everything." His 2nd CD, "Likely Story" was released in 1998. The play-along CD gives some keen insights into his jazz guitar techniques.
Chapter One features stepwise movement. Chapter Two features the use of intervallic movement, and Chapter Three features use of patterns, triads and chords through changes. The appendix presents more intervals, and the focus is on melodic minor and harmonic major.
Jazz guitarists will find this an interesting study, and the material is concise and clearly written. For a great way to learn melodic improvising for guitar, Bruce Saunders has created a fine collection of hands-on instruction.


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Machak is 49.5 cm (just the right size) and weighs 27 lbs with racks and fenders.
By comparison, my Giants were/are 50 cm, and weigh about 25 lbs ... and the Venture is 57 cm and weighs about 40 lbs. I did my first half dozen or so centuries on that Venture, plus thousands of kilometers of touring, commuting, and other riding ... despite the fact that it is WAY too big for me. I've done around a dozen centuries, and my first 200K brevet, on the Mongoose, which weighs in at 40 lbs as well ... it wasn't bad, just a little slow.
'72 Peugot UO8
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Unless really really hilly I prefer to use the bent: Rotator Ti Pursuit. It is far more
comfortable and not enough slower to make me want to switch. I do ride a DF
bike on certain group rides. The Cheaha Challenge has cerca 10kft of climbing,
but I skipped about 2500 of this by omitting the central 12miles of the 102 and
doing only 89mi. That is the R side pix. The other pix is from the Leaves of
Lincoln century in south central Tn, very scenic century.
stripped for nice weather if makes a great all around machine.
i always gotta give dap to bmike for his beautiful IF whip as it is my whip's twin! (virtually identical but mine has hammered fenders for a little extra bling and i rock the IF team color decals cuz i'm down with the IF crew. thems my homies as i live about a quarter mile away from the IF world headquarters!) i just don't know how to post pics!! but that ti club racer is ALL DAT for rollin' off some miles (or kilometers for our canadian friends!!!!:) :) :beer: :beer:
Edited: I used a Xootr Swift on my last century.
Aluminum frame, bar-ends, SPD pedals, an added water bottle cage. I doubt I'd do another century on it though.
No centuries yet, as it is brand new! Waterford RST-22, made to measure. Now, assuming I will have more comfort, am thinking of trying some brevets, as well. A century was all I could take before on my titanium, race oriented bike.
All my bikes that are too big for me give a more comfortable ride.
hey zonk! what happened to the rivendell SS? didn't you have one. duder! i dig the waterford!! nice!!:) :)
I've ridden this frame for 22 years and with several different build configurations. I've got fancier bikes but this is still the one I like best for long rides.
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A few days ago a couple of friends and I had nothing much to do so on the spur of the moment we decided to go for a quick century. At the end of it I wished I had my lights and another 5 hours free because I was ready for another one.... if I were single and no kids, I would have :D
I know most of you would look at this bike thinking how uncomfortable it must be for long distance. the frame is extremely stiff, its a very agressive riding position, and it has no cargo carrying capacity at all - not even water bottle cages!. Yes true, but as they say, whatever works for you, and this bike with my 100oz hydration pack I find works great for me.:)
What frame is under there?
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Actually it's the same story for the entire bicycle. Machak is very compact, and everything just fits with no extra room!
Sounds like you need a new bicycle!! :D
Thanks. Its a Trek 600 from 1985. Its not fancy, but has Reynolds 531 steel and a nice geometry. Too flexy for racing but very comfy and stable. It was starting to develop some some rust so I had it powdercoated a couple of years ago. I removed most of the braze-ons at the same time.
One advantage of these highish bars is that I can ride on the drops without feeling too cramped.
mercier aquila from BD 700$. Last summer, ~10 centuries including 3 in a row all the way to canada :D
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OCR2 and OCRc2 (not at the same time!):)
My first century was done on a Trek Pilot 5.0. Very nice riding bike but sold it because I wanted a more durable frame. Another bike I have been riding long distances on is my '93 Trek 520. Very stable and enjoyable ride. Heavy as hell though. I think with the fenders and rack it is like 34 lbs. My newest build is a Eddy Merckx Titanium AX. It's a light one at 17 lbs and doesn't take fenders or racks, but damn it's fast. Very comfortable over the long distances. Will be doing a majority of my centuries on this bike this year.
Question: My Eddy Merckx has a compact double (50/36) with a 13/26 cassette. I haven't ridden it on any long rides yet or over any large hills. Most of the centuries that I've got planned are mountain centuries this year. Does this gearing make sense? I've also got a triple (53/42/28) that I could put on, but because of the bottom bracket the granny can only be used on the large cog on the cassette. I loved the 520 gearing (48/36/22) (12/34), I could climb anything on it.
Eddy Merckx
Trek 520
Trek Pilot 5.0 (regret selling this)
http://i17.tinypic.com/454yhqv.jpg 2004 Specialized Roubaix Pro on Shimano R540 wheels...rides like butta. ;)
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Have done imperial centuries on my current three bikes. The Tandem and MTB have been offroad and the Giant SCR and the MTB have been on the road. Can't compare the three bikes as the routes are different but If it was a road ride- then the Giant with no suspension, thin saddle and harsh aluminium frame has been the easiest on the body. Then again- On or Offroad- I would not give up my Thudbuster Suspension post and wide saddle on the Tandem.
My Giant has a triple and on our hills I would not contemplate any thing else but When I do road rides on the MTB I have a crankset of 44/32/22 and I can assure you that I do use the lowest gear of 22/32 at some point. So why is it that on the same hills on the road bike- I can sail up hills in 30/26? I think it is a mental thing- It starts hurting so change down- but when you run out of gears- you have to put up with the pain.
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Benny Sela's Escape / The Whole Land Is Afraid
Friday night, we went to a friend's house for dinner, and en route, we heard the 8 P.M. news. From the radio report, we understood that all of Tel Aviv is terrified: No one enters and no one leaves. And for us, too, danger awaited at every corner of the darkened road. She clutched my hand, and I stroked her arm. Only together could we survive the difficult days ahead.
Did we really need the rapist's leap in order to reveal the Israel Police in all its nakedness? Did we really need this Benny Sela, who drops his pants in order to catch our police with their pants down? For anyone who did not yet know, now you know: This is not, thankfully, a police state; it is, disastrously, a no-police state. It sometimes seems as if cardboard cutouts at the crossroads have more deterrent effect than the policemen themselves, whose presence is missing.
Since Ariel Sharon went into a coma, there have not been this many talkbacks on Internet news sites - about 2,000 per site. That is what happens when people fall asleep on guard duty, and thousands of citizens wake up from their sleep and see the reality of their lives as it is: frightening.
Now they will say "How shocking!" and they will demand that heads roll, and another commission of inquiry will be set up. And until the rapist is caught, or until the next scandal - whichever comes first - the affair du jour will feed the wolves. The police commissioner will lavish explanations and the responsible minister will look grave; and the weary Ehud Olmert, Amir Peretz and Dan Halutz will enjoy a temporary respite.
Had Sela not escaped, they would have had to invent his escape. Instead of Public Security Minister Avi Dichter telling the three how they should stop the Qassam rockets, thereby improving our external security, they will tell him how dangerous criminals should be arrested, thereby improving our internal security.
It is not just Katyusha rockets in the North and Qassams in the South; even the safe and apathetic center has now received its portion of dread. The whole land is afraid. The bubble has finally burst, and Tel Aviv's fate is like that of Kiryat Shmona and Sderot. Even the big city is now maddened with its own fears.
This is Tel Aviv's day. We will remember this day, and also those who inflame the hysteria so that it does not die down quickly. Only thus will we escape for a few days from the real threats - and that will be our gain.
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Information about pre-Work Programme, Work Programme and post-Work Programme schemes, and where to find statistics on them.
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WA - Minimum Wage Increase
Washington's minimum wage for next yearwill likely climb to over $9 an hour when the figure is...
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Ipad Hacker Going To Jail
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Sentencing is scheduled in federal court in Newark, N.J., today for a man convicted of stealing more than 100,000 email addresses of iPad users by illegally gaining access to AT&T's servers. Former Arkansas resident Andrew Auernheimer was convicted in November of identity theft and conspiracy to gain unauthorized access to computers. A second defendant pleaded guilty in 2011.


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Fjällräven Fall/Winter 2016 Commercial
Re-Kånken: The Most Sustainable Kånken So Far
G-Loft Supreme
G-Loft Supreme is Fjällräven's new synthetic padding with an exceptionally high insulating capacity, even in wet conditions. The material was developed exclusively for Fjällräven by insulation experts at Goldeck Textil in Austria.
G-1000 and Greenland Wax; How to wax your hybrid trousers
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We have been making down products for more than 40 years. We are known throughout the world for only using down of the highest quality. When you buy a down product from Fjällräven you can be 100% sure that the down we use is the result of a process that takes the greatest possible care of the birds' wellbeing.
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Our responsibility: The Fjällräven Way
The Fjällräven Way is a guidance tool for our sustainability work, where we have chosen the compass as a symbol to show us the way.
With G-1000 you will be prepared for adventures in all climates, from the tropics to the polar caps. It can withstand many years of tough use far from the beaten path. The fact that G-1000 is adaptable makes it arguably one of the best outdoor fabrics on the market.
Eco-Shell is our wind and waterproof shell fabric that also meets high environmental standards. It is breathable and will keep you dry and comfortable even in the toughest weather conditions.
Keb Family
Products in the Keb family are developed for technical trekking with an emphasis on freedom of movement and optimised fabric functionality.
With the Numbers Series we have brought to life an idea about state of the art outdoor clothing. All materials and details have been carefully selected to minimize environmental impact and to ensure that the garments will withstand many long journeys into in the wilderness.
Övik Family
With classic styles inspired by our origins, Övik products function just as well on the trail as in town after a hike.
Sarek Family
The Sarek family reflects our long tradition of developing durable and functional clothing and equipment for trekking in Scandinavian conditions. The collection has taken its name from the much-talked-about wilderness that is Sweden's second largest national park.
Abisko Family - Lightweight trekking
Products in the Abisko family are developed for lighter day hikes and cabin-to-cabin trekking, in both Scandinavia and other countries around the globe.
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Simple, robust trekking backpacks with tried-and-tested features.
Simple, unembellished, durable and overflowing with functions. With several innovative and unique solutions, Kajka is packed with versatile functionality.
Keb Down Jacket
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Keb Gaiter Trousers
Advanced trekking trousers with a smart gaiter function. Made from stretch fabric, G-1000 Eco and G-1000 HD with optimised fit, ventilation and pockets.
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Warm winter parka with synthetic lining that effectively keeps out the wind, rain and winter temperatures. Many practical pockets, a detachable fleece-lined hood and artificial fur edging.
How to handle a gasoline stove: The Man in the Fjällräven Shirt
In cold and demanding situations a multi-fuel stove will be your best choice. Our outdoor expert Johan Skullman gives you some practical tips on how to best handle this kind of stove.
How to keep nature clean: The Man in the Fjällräven Shirt
Take care of the nature! The Man in the Fjällräven Shirt gives you some good tips on how to keep the nature clean.
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The man in the Fjällräven shirt shows how to pack for a cabin-to-cabin trek.
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Johan Skullman, the man in the Fjällräven shirt, shows how to stay safe if you get lost.
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text: I truly know what it is like to "weather the storm". We headed for the basement around 1 am for the night. I think the cat really understood why we went down there. It is an awful thing to hear the winds, trees snapping and not know what is happening. Thank GOD we have a generator because our sump pump went all night and still is. If we did not have the generator, we would be down there right now bailing out buckets of water from a finished basement (UGH). We are hearing we will be without power for days. We have a lot of damage to our property but minor damage to the house. We cannot get out of our driveway because trees have snapped in two and are blocking our access. My husband is taking pictures and I will post later. Thank you all for your prayers, they worked and I hope never to go through something like this again. For all of you North of us, stay safe and I am praying for you.


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Two Tri-State men have fungal meningitis after receiving tainted steroid injections.
The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) has linked additional cases of meningitis to steroid injections produced at New England Compounding Center. This brings the total number of cases to nine in Ohio: a 52-year-old man from Warren County, a 65-year-old man from Hamilton County; a 39-year-old female from Morrow County; and a 40-year-old female from Crawford County, five cases in Marion County.
The Cincinnati Eye Institute on Clifton Ave. and CEI Drive received NECC medications along with Cincinnati Pain Management, Eye Services, LLC, Greater Cincinnati Pain Management, Medical Weight Management Center, Physicians Health Source, Inc., Professional Radiology, SW Ohio ASC, The Christ Hospital Spine Surgery Center and Western Hills Interventional Pain. Through aggressive outreach, 419 patients have been reached and advised to monitor closely for a change in symptoms. Outreach to remaining patients is ongoing.
"This outreach and contact with healthcare providers needs to continue even if the patient is feeling well during the initial conversation," said Dr. Ted Wymyslo, Director of ODH. "Because of the rare nature of this infection, no one is sure of the incubation period; we don't know how long after an injection it is safe to say you won't get sick."
The medication at the center of the recall is a widely-distributed steroid medication used to treat back pain and is administered by injection.
Certain lots of the medication provided by the New England Compounding Center in Framingham, Mass. may be contaminated with a fungus that has led to some patients to develop a rare form of fungal meningitis (brain infection) and stroke.
On October 3, 2012, the company ceased all production and initiated recall of all methylprednisolone acetate (a steroid medication) and other drug products prepared for injections in and around the spinal cord (known as intrathecal administration).
You can see the current case count on the CDC's website - http://www.cdc.gov/hai/outbreaks/meningitis-map.html
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Upon arrival at the apartment, the guest will sign a contract for the stay with IN OUT APARTMENTS.
2) Payment details:
You should pay the remaining balance in cash upon arrival.
Under certain circumstances, payment can be made by credit card which incurs a 1,21% (Visa or MasterCard).
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This confirms that the reason for Rent apartments answers for tourism, study or temporary work and therefore will not be your primary residence since it is contained in the operative part of this contract.
4) Refundable Security deposit:
Along with the payment of the rental balance the guest will be asked to provide a deposit as well as a valid credit card as security for possible damages and keys loss. For short term rentals up to 20 days the amount ranges between 200€ and 500€. For longer stays the deposit can be increased to at least 1 month rental.
Please note that by accepting our Terms and Conditions you agree that any damages caused by you or your accompanying party will be deducted from your damage deposit, and that you will also be liable for any excess damages.
All amount deducted for damages reasons will be justified by invoices.
5) Touristic tax:
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6) Supplies:
In tourist rentals under 20 nights, supplies (i.e. gas, electricity and water) are included in the rental price (unless otherwise agreed by contract).
In the rest of rentals, supplies are not included in the price and will be billed at the end of the stay (if less than 3 months rentals) or by the payment of monthly rent (for rentals exceeding three months).
7) Subletting:
It is strictly forbidden to sublet the apartment or room in the same way is not allowed accommodate more people agreed and included in the booking/contract.
Failure to meet this condition, the guest will be invited to leave the apartment without being entitled to any compensation.
8) Pets:
Generally pets are not allowed in the apartments unless permission has been specifically granted by IN OUT APARTMENTS.
Failure to notify and receive the subsequent acceptance from IN OUT APARTMENTS will be sufficient reason for cancelling the reservation without any compensation.
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Miley Cyrus Unapologetic for Yelling at 'Fan'
Actress and singer Miley Cyrus has defended her outburst at a fan while vacationing in Costa Rica earlier this week.
The 19-year-old explained that she "can't tolerate that kind of rudeness."
Cyrus was visiting the tropical country with her boyfriend, Australian actor Liam Hemsworth, when a fan approached the couple and requested an autograph and photos.
The couple posed for pictures and signed autographs, but as they were parting ways, one fan called Cyrus an explicit name.
In response, Cyrus asked, "What the" and also used an expletive, followed by, "Are you for real?"
Then, using her Twitter account, Cyrus wrote, "Been trying not to tweet & just enjoy the holidays but to clear something up I would never swear to a fan."
The actress continued to defend her reaction to the fan.
"When someone yells something so rude making me look like an 'a-hole' in front of fans who I am more than happy 2 take a picture w/ I can't tolerate that kind of rudeness. Every1 who was there apologized 4 the woman's brusque behavior. She obviously wasn't a fan. Hope every1 has a Merry Christmas!"
Earlier this month, Cyrus took to Twitter defending herself against the media's accusations that she had breast implants.
"Thank you for the compliment but these babies are all mine," said the actress on her Twitter account. "I wish they'd realize you don't have to be fake to be beautiful!"
Also, just months earlier, Cyrus was criticized in the media for weight gain. The young star was not the first to defend herself, but also had the support of singer Demi Lovato who is outspoken about her troubles with an eating disorder.
Lovato tweeted, "Whoever called you (Cyrus) that has it coming," followed by "#curvesareBEAUTIFUL."


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FILMMAKER CLENNON KING talks with an audience at St. Paul AME church Saturday before the screening of his film 'Slave Market Diary.'
By JUSTIN YURKANIN, Staff Carrie Johnson sat with her friends Saturday to enjoy a barbecue for the 40th anniversary of the St. Augustine civil rights movement. Through friendly conversation, she spread the word that this celebration should only be the beginning.
"We want to change the hearts and minds of people," Johnson said. "Folks for centuries past have been trying to get it right."
Johnson is a member of the 40th ACCORD, a St. Augustine group formed to commemorate the civil rights anniversary. Johnson ate at the ACCORD's lunch held at the Willie Galimore Recreation Center, as part of the group's weekend celebration.
Johnson said she's helped plan ACCORD's weekend activities since January 2003.
"The spirit was strong and we knew we wanted to do this," Johnson said.
Along with the lunch, community members watched the movie "Slave Market Diaries" at St. Paul AME church, and had trolley tours of downtown sites narrated by historian David Nolan.
Nolan said it's important to honor the people that fought for equality in St. Augustine, especially during 1963 and 1964.
"It's a great part of our history that hasn't been given enough attention," Nolan said. "Real history was made here in the lifetime of the people that are still here ... I'm getting some good history lessons from these people."
Johnson, who grew up in St. Augustine, said the key to change is reaching out to children.
"Kids in schools all know the 'I have a dream' speech (by the Rev. Martin Luther King), but they don't know what it's about," Johnson said. "Children should be thankful for what they have because somebody bled and died for that."
Danyeld McQueen said he traveled from his home outside of Jacksonville to the lunch because he wanted to be a part of the event.
"I hope they start to do this annually. It's great. As they do it they'll get more people involved and it will get larger," McQueen said.
He said during his visit he learned more about St. Augustine's history in the civil rights movement.
"For people visiting there's something lacking for them to learn this history. Maybe there could be a pamphlet or something," McQueen said.
Johnson said after the anniversary celebration, 40th ACCORD hopes to do more in the community.
"We wanted to be a catalyst in this community not just for commemorating, but for addressing issues in the community. There are still issues in this town," Johnson said. "The battle has not yet been won."
From 2 to 4 p.m. today, ACCORD will host a cavalcade of choirs in the Plaza de Constitucion and the unveiling of its plan for a marker at the "Slave Market" in the Plaza.
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We've teamed up with our old friends UKClimbing.com once again to bring you this unique winter weekend event.
Now available from Vertebrate Publishing, Mont Blanc ? The Finest Routes is a collection of the 100 must-do climbing routes in the Mont Blanc Massif.
As a registered user you can upload your photos into your personal gallery, as well as voting on any photo on the site. This week we had 2,125 votes, and the top voter was Mark Collins.
Congratulations to WCC, our Gallery of the Week as voted by UKC users.
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Tagged: images blur
October 2, 2013 at 7:12 pm #169496
Hello. I looked for solutions before posting but I did not find any solutions that work for my website.
For example, I have a problem with the image Logo Collection (size: 647 * 1941). I click on the thumbnail and then my page opens on my blurry image. I tried to touch the values in functions.php but nothing works. By cons there are no problems with certain images that are smaller in height.
Thanks a lot.October 3, 2013 at 4:23 am #169738
Hello oropherbp!
Suggested image width for the ajax portfolio featured image is 700px. Yours is only 329px. The image will inherit the size of the container which is 647px. You need to upload a larger logo image.
IsmaelOctober 3, 2013 at 7:21 am #169772
Hello and thank your for your response.
I upload my image with this size : 647px * 1941px. And when you open the lightbox you can see that when you click on the icon at the top on the right.
But indeed, i can see that on my code : http://www.oroster.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/logos-all-329×990.jpg
The href is good but not the src.
Why shrink my picture? Where i can change that please ?
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- This reply was modified 4 years, 1 month ago by oropherbp.
The natural size of the image you uploaded is 329×990. http://www.oroster.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Logo-Collection-329×990.jpg. Can you please give us the login details and the link to the orignal logo collection image? You can set the post as private if you don't want anyone else to see it.
IsmaelOctober 7, 2013 at 9:30 am #171505This reply has been marked as private.October 9, 2013 at 2:39 pm #173035
The image gets scaled based on the settings in functions.php. I've also added a plugin called simple image sizes so you can modify the sizes from within WordPress.
The images you have that are larger than 990px tall get scaled down to 990px because that is the height set for the fullsize image size. WordPress then shrinks the image to fit the biggest edge while keeping it in proportion.
So you end up with an image that is 990px tall and however many pixels wide based on its original width.
From here you can either upload images that aren't taller than 990px or change the max height for the fullsize images to something larger and regenerate thumbnails.
DevinOctober 9, 2013 at 3:57 pm #173087
Thank you for the explanation, it is clearer. And it works perfectly (even if I tried to touch the functions.php file, unsuccessfully). Thank you all ! :)
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Using MyFaces for Portlets deployed on eXo Platform
I tested MyFaces 1.2.7 with MyFaces Portlet Bridge 1.0.0 on eXo PC 2.0.5 and eXo WCM 1.0 and 1.2, all under JBoss AS 4.2.x. For WCM you need at least Beta 2, because of PORTLETBRIDGE-84. I suppose the same is true for CS, KS and other eXo suites that uses the eXo Portal.
Besides the portlet bridge jars (and MyFaces jars if you'll use it instead of Mojarra embebed in JBoss AS), you need commons-codec-1.3.jar and commons-digester-1.8.jar as part of your WAR package (that is copy then to WEB-INF/lib).
Remember eXo need two packaging customizations (which are requited whether you use JSF or not):
The web.xml display-name element shoud be exactly the same as the context name (usually the same as the war name).
eXo listener and servlet should be declared as part of your WAR package, so add this to web.xml:
<listener> <listener-class>org.exoplatform.services.portletcontainer.impl.servlet.PortletApplicationListener</listener-class> </listener> <servlet> <servlet-name>PortletWrapper</servlet-name> <servlet-class>org.exoplatform.services.portletcontainer.impl.servlet.ServletWrapper</servlet-class> </servlet> <servlet-mapping> <servlet-name>PortletWrapper</servlet-name> <url-pattern>/PortletWrapper</url-pattern> </servlet-mapping>
If you want to use MyFaces instead of Mojarra (or any other JSF 1.2 implementation which is not the one embebed by JBoss AS) add a context-param to web.xml:
<context-param> <param-name>org.jboss.jbossfaces.WAR_BUNDLES_JSF_IMPL</param-name> <param-value>true</param-value> </context-param>
For the impatient, here's a simple application ready to run under eXo: todo-jsf.war. Sorry, the application messages are in Portuguese, I'm from Brazil.


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Garrett, the Master Thief, steps out of the shadows into the City. In this treacherous place, where the Baron's Watch spreads a rising tide of fear and oppression, his skills are the only things he can trust. Even the most cautious citizens and their best-guarded possessions are not safe from his reach. As an uprising emerges, Garrett finds himself entangled in growing layers of conflict. Lead by Orion, the voice of the people, the tyrannized citizens will do everything they can to claim back the City from the Baron's grasp. The revolution is inevitable. If Garrett doesn't get involved, the streets will run red with blood and the City will tear itself apart.
- Step into the silent shoes of Garrett, a dark and solitary thief with an unrivaled set of skills
- Explore the sick and troubled City, from its shady back alleys to the heights of its rooftops
- Leverage Garrett's arsenal to take down guards with your blackjack, shoot one of your many arrow types or use your newly acquired focus abilities to manipulate the environment and outsmart your enemies
- Become one with the world thanks to ground-breaking visual elements and a truly tactile and visceral first-person experience
- Through jaw-dropping Next-Gen technical possibilities, Thief delivers unprecedented immersion through sights, sounds and artificial intelligence
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Car won from casino still undelivered
Woman claims she was taxed $134,000 for Aston Martin she never got
Don Bauder 3 p.m., Nov. 23
An element to be aware of and pay attention to in a play is character arc.
The character arc refers to the changing views and opinions of characters as they progress through the play.
Character arc is different from character development. Character development is something the writer and the actor do. Character arc is the result of character development.
An example would be Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady. Over the course of the show, she goes from a cockney flower peddler to a proper lady; or as Henry Higgins puts it, "A consort battleship."
The arc covers all the episodes in between those two points. The peak of the arc is the point where the character reaches the end of her initial trajectory and begins a new one. For Eliza, that might be going to the horse race or perhaps later, going to the ball.
When we first meet a character, she is usually dissatisfied in some way and missing a key personality component.
As conflict enters the story, often times the character is forced to develop that missing aspect.
As an audience, we love to see this process. We are enthralled as Eliza transforms from a dirty, loud, obnoxious, gutter snipe to a beautiful, well spoken, proper lady.
Next time you go to a show, take note of where the characters begin the show and where they end up. You may even get carried away and try to debate their arc past the end of the show.


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Baptists Bring Comfort to Burma
The Baptist World Alliance announced this week that groups of its volunteers, in a special partnership with the Myanmar Baptist Convention, were steadily making headway in combating the "huge unmet basic needs for the victims of the disaster" in Burma.
"The MBC is sending food, drinking water, clothes, mosquito nets and medicine daily to nearly 100,000 survivors who desperately need the supplies. The relief material is being delivered directly to the survivors in the Irrawaddy River Delta areas by ferries, boats and cars from Rangoon," said the BWA in a statement.
According to the BWA, aftermath conditions for victims of the disaster continue to be bleak, making the efforts of volunteers all the more crucial. Two months ago, cyclone Nargis claimed over 90,000 lives and destroyed millions of lives across the Southeast Asian nation of Burma, officially known as Myanmar.
"[M]any families are living under makeshift shelter … made of clothes, branches of trees or even under debris," BWA said. "Most of the water sources are completely destroyed or contaminated with human and animal carcasses. There is no proper facility for storing drinking water."
Last week, John Holmes, head of U.N. humanitarian operations, called on world governments to donate $300 million more to help Burma to recover, saying the relief operation "is by no means over." He initially requested $201 million in aid.
Meanwhile, many Christian groups such as the BWA said that it would continue to persevere in its efforts to bring rest and comfort to the needy.
"We continually pray that all of our disaster appeals and approved projects will be fully funded, and celebrate when God answers our prayers," the group said.
Cyclone Nargis swept across Burma May 2-3 through the delta and the region around the country's largest city, Rangoon. It was the worst natural disaster in Burma's modern history. The government's official death toll is currently at 84,537 dead, with 53,836 missing.


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There Will Never Be the "Perfect Time"
January 1st
"The truth is that there is never a really 'right time'…there comes a time when one simply hopes for the best, pinches one's nose, and jumps in the abyss. If this were not so, we would not have needed to create the words heroine, hero, or courage."
-Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estes, Women Who Run With the Wolves
Don't kid yourself.
It takes courage to make changes and decide you want a happier life.
It takes courage and determination to say, "I don't want to run around frantically anymore. This is not the way I choose to live."
Happy Action:
Stop putting off changes.
Decide to be the hero of your own life.
Decide you want to enjoy your life, starting right now, this very second.
January 2nd
Resolution time? Here's an idea: change your thinking before you try changing any of your habits.
Do your thoughts sound like this? "I am so fat! I have to lose weight! I have no discipline!"
This kind of thinking will not help you change and it may even be setting you up to fail.
Happy Action:
Start sending different messages to your brain and you will get different results.
Here are some examples:
When you hear yourself say (either aloud or in your head), "I am fat," change it to, "I am going to have a healthy body."
Change, "I have no discipline!" to "I am capable of doing this."
It doesn't matter if you believe what you are saying right away.
Once you start changing your thoughts, your brain will work on making these statements come true.
January 3rd
When your brain hears negative thoughts, negative actions will follow.
Happy Action:
Change, "I do not have any time to exercise," to "I have plenty of time to exercise."
When you try to justify eating something unhealthy, stop and say, "My body deserves healthy food."
Instead of saying, "I hate exercise," say, "My body loves movement."
(From Happy on Purpose Daily Messages of Empowerment and Joy for Women, 2nd Edition, by Diana Fletcher, to Be Published Spring, 2014)
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I really needed the "perfect time" post. I just moved and have been feeling so guilty for leaving people. But I will (hopefully) always have people I care about and there will never be a time when this is easy. I just need to enjoy it! Thanks so much 🙂


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A lucky group of Miami kids had the chance to go to a 2012 NBA Championship Summer Camp that came with an exciting bonus – the opportunity to meet Miami Heat player James Jones.
James Jones visited the Little Haiti Cultural Center to sign basketballs, talk to the children and answer some intriguing questions Thursday.
The kids asked Jones what size shoe he wore and how far he could throw. Jones said that he had a whopping shoe size of 17, and said that he can throw the ball from half court.
Jones once vowed that if he ever made it as a professional basketball player, he would interact with children like he had wished his childhood heroes would have done for him.
Jones' annual basketball camp starts Tuesday at Florida International University.
Published at 4:52 PM EDT on Jul 12, 2012 | Updated at 7:47 PM EDT on Jul 12, 2012