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The Mac OS X booter (<path>boot.efi</path> on EFI-based Macintosh systems) is responsible for loading the initial parts of the operating system into memory and executing them. Its default behavior is to start up Mac OS X in graphical mode. However, certain behavior can be configured using the <path>com.apple.Boot.plist</path> file, as well as NVRAM variables, EFI boot options, and keyboard "snag keys".

The <path>com.apple.Boot.plist</path> is a standard <manpage>plist
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<command>Kernel Flags</command>

[string] This option specifies arguments to be passed directly to the kernel to change its behavior (although some kernel options are parsed by the booter as well for correctness). Common options include "debug=0x144" to enable kernel debugging, "-v" to enable verbose boot, "-s" to boot to single user mode, "cpus=1" to simulate a single core system, and "maxmem=1024" to cap available memory to 1024 MB RAM. All desired options should be space-separated within the <string> tag. The default value is the empty string.

<command>MKext Cache</command>

[string] This option specifies the mkext file to be loaded, which contains kernel extensions. The path uses backslash ("\") path delimeters. The default value is <path>System\Library\Caches\com.apple.kext.caches\Startup\Extensions.mkext</path>.

<command>Kernel</command>

[string] This option specifies the kernel file to be loaded. The path uses backslash ("\") path delimeters. The default value is <path>mach_kernel</path>.

<command>Kernel Cache</command>

[string] This option specifies the prelinked kernel file to be loaded, which contains both the kernel and kernel extensions, linked at their final load addresses. The path uses backslash ("\") path delimeters. The default value is calculated programmatically using <path>System\Library\Caches\com.apple.kext.caches\Startup\kernelcache_${ARCH}.${CHECKSUM}</path> as the template, where ${ARCH} is the architecture of the kernel ("i386" or "x86_64") and ${CHECKSUM} is a 32-bit hash of characteristics of the boot volume and machine hardware.

<command>Kernel Architecture</command>

[string] This option specifies which kernel architecture to use when the kernel file is a universal binary and the hardware supports more than one kernel architecture. It can be either "i386" or "x86_64" to choose the respective slice of the universal binary. If the kernel is not a universal binary, this option has no effect. If the hardware only supports the 32-bit kernel, this option has no effect. The default value is determined programmatically based on the hardware, and whether Mac OS X Server is being used.

<command>Root UUID</command>

[string] This option is rarely used and specifies to the kernel what block device should be probed as the root filesystem ("/"), and is most commonly overriden by the OS installation software when installing onto AppleRAID volumes. It can be either a filesystem volume UUID, as represented by <command>diskutil info</command>, or a GPT partition UUID. The default is generated programmatically based on which filesystem the booter itself was loaded from.

Since the <path>com.apple.Boot.plist</path> file exists on the root filesystem, it is tied to that OS volume, and is no longer honored if Startup Disk or <manpage>bless
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The <command>Kernel Flags</command> options can also be specified via <arg>--option</arg> to <manpage>bless
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</manpage>, which encodes the string in the EFI boot options along with the OS boot volume preference. The space-separated strings are merged with kernel flags specified in the <path>com.apple.Boot.plist</path> and NVRAM.

At boot time, the booter checks to see if certain keys are being pressed, and alters behavior accordingly. This is in addition to similar functionality that the firmware itself may implement before starting the booter. Since pressing keys requires physical interaction, they take precendence over preferences set through other means, including the <path>com.apple.Boot.plist</path> file and NVRAM. The following key combinations are currently supported:

<command>Shift</command>

Boot in Safe Mode. Effectively the same as passing "-x" in <command>Kernel Flags</command>, and causes most caches to be ignored by the booter.

<command>Command-S</command>

Boot in Single User Mode. Effectively the same as passing "-s" in <command>Kernel Flags</command>, and causes the system to boot to an interactive shell with no system services started.

<command>Command-V</command>

Boot in Verbose Mode. Effectively the same as passing "-v" in <command>Kernel Flags</command>, and causes the system to boot to verbose text logging before starting the graphical user interface.

<command>Command-R</command>

Boot in Recovery Mode. This causes the system to boot into special Recovery System image, which can be used used to restore the system from Time Machine Backup, re-install Mac OS X, or use Disk Utility to repair or erase disks.

<command>3 2</command>

Boot with the 32-bit kernel. Effectively the same as passing "arch=i386" in <command>Kernel Flags</command>, and causes the system to prefer the 32-bit kernel on systems that would otherwise boot the 64-bit kernel.

<command>6 4</command>

Boot with the 64-bit kernel (if supported on this system). Effectively the same as passing "arch=x86_64" in <command>Kernel Flags</command>, and causes the system to prefer the 64-bit kernel on systems that would otherwise boot the 32-bit kernel. If the 64-bit kernel is not supported, the option is ignored.

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The Mac OS X booter can also be controlled by NVRAM variables, which are analogous to environment variables. NVRAM variables are key-value pairs. The "boot-args" NVRAM variable can be used to provide additional arguments to the kernel, and will be merged with <command>Kernel Flags</command> in the <path>com.apple.Boot.plist</path> file and EFI boot options set with <manpage>bless
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 Since NVRAM variables are system-wide, they are consulted regardless of what OS volume is set as the boot preference. NVRAM variables are persistent even when the boot preference is changed by Startup Disk or <manpage>bless
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ADDISON COUNTY — When Starksboro's Jonah Rule, 32, died in a Fayston car crash at the end of June, he left behind his 28-year-old wife Caitlin and two young children, Austin and Callie.
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Gilmat Door Design, 2017-08-11 00:09:50.It is sometimes needed to know which styles of kitchen cabinet door pulls which are suitable for your kitchen cabinets. You need to know first the materials it possesses since the pulls will be touched anytime you are working in the kitchen with your cooking activity. For example, you will choose pocket door pulls, or back plates door pulls, etc. So, here are some kitchen door pulls you might consider for your kitchen cabinets.How to Choose the Right Cabinet Door Pulls? Choose The Right Styles!The first style of kitchen cabinet door pulls is door knob with back plate. This kind of door pulls lays the knobs as the ones which has a back piece. This piece lies flat touching the door. This is suitable for kitchen that has Mediterranean, Victorian, Tuscan, traditional, eclectic, Gothic, Edwardian, Asian, and Gothic styles. The advantage of this style is that it can protect the finishing from the fingernail scrapes. The knob will have substantial feel too. However, it is sometimes difficult to be cleaned about the details. It is also little bit expensive.Another style of kitchen cabinet door pulls is handle pulls. This style comes with two pieces of handles and a mounted part, plus a hanging pull. What makes the look of the built-ins just like furniture is the drop handles. It works well in any shapes and styles of kitchen designs. So, it is sometimes perceived as the most common style. Well, the most important thing is that handle pulls are hard to be opened the cabinet. So, it is good for you who have young kids who like to open cabinet and to avoid the kids find a knife or dangerous things inside.Other is recessed pull style for kitchen cabinet door pulls. This pull has streamlined pull which is built in the door face. It has slim grooves which keep the image plane incessant. It has smooth lines and there is no catching on the knobs when you breeze. If you replace the whole parts of the doors, you can work well with contemporary, minimalist and modern kitchen design.The other style of kitchen cabinet door pulls is oversized pull. This style of pull will get attention from every eye. This style will put personal stamp of yours in your decoration. Also, it adds the surprise's element to your kitchen and panache. This will work well if you put it in the doors which could be opened easily with pulls that are center-mounted.
Gilmat Door Design, 2017-08-09 02:57:34.Door handles might just be small in size, but they have huge functions that you should think when choosing the one for your doors. Clearly aside of the small size of the handle, it is needed to deliver both matters of appeal and also function. It indicates that you have to be able to choose the right choice of the handle if you want it to look good and function well at the same time.Among the things that you have to consider when choosing the handles for your door are the internal handles, locks, and also latches. You may not need to pick the types of lock and latch in certain doors since clearly not every door need to be locked. Furthermore you may need to pick carefully the internal handle since it is pretty essential when you are opening the door. That is a start to pick the perfect choice of handles for your doors.More into the things which you need to consider when you are looking for the perfect choice of handles for your doors are the finish and the material of the handles. Stainless steel, brass, and metal are among the common materials to be used in the making of handles for doors. Moreover in term of the finish there are several choices that you can pick such as the so called polished chrome handles and also satin nickel. The material will affect the durability of the handles while the finish will affect the look of it.Next couple of things that you have to consider will be the styles of both the handles and also the knobs if you are going to use the knobs or even combining those two together. In this particular matter you can simply use your personal preferences in getting the best choice. Surely you will be able to find a wide array of choices in term of the style. Pick the one that really resembles the style you like or you can simply pick the one that is in accordance to the style of the area where the handles will be attached into the doors.Furthermore you can actually look for unique styles of the handles or even try to make it all by yourself. There are limitless possibilities that you can come up with if you are clever enough to design a specific type or style of the handles. So, do you have your choice of door handles now?Description: Door handles are small things but they are big in their functions. They are offering their look and also function at the same time. Moreover they are clearly needed by everyone.
Gilmat Door Design, 2017-10-16 03:02:38.Door Knockers are an important thing that you should put in your door. It has function to alert the homeowner if there is someone in front of their house. This can be considered as an item of door furniture that is functional as well as decorative. There are a lot of knocker models that are made to complement the function of the door. Some of the knockers designs are fixed in the door but some of them are mounted by attaching the knockers that you buy. You could choose the knockers that you like to be applied in your door to make the door looks fancy and functional.If you want to choose the knockers that are fixed with the door, you could choose wooden doors instead of having other materials of doors. Wood door is a type of door that looks elegant and natural to be used in any design and size of rooms. You could choose a lot of door designs that have knockers in it. There are a lot of home furnishing stores that sell this kind of door. You could take a look in the internet for the models that you think are suitable with your door.If you already have a door for your house and you did not want to buy the new door, you could buy the knockers that are mounted on the wall made by different materials with the door. This kind of knockers is usually made by metals such as brass and copper. This kind of metal looks appealing and unique to be matched with the wooden door hardware. Another reason, metal knockers produce louder sounds that will make the range of the knockers much wider.The design of the knockers also vary, there are contemporary, modern, and classic design of knockers. Some of the designs also have gothic looks that seem mysterious and little bit scary but it will make the door looks appealing and good. If you like to have simple knockers, you could choose geometric shape but if you like to add more accents in the doors, you could choose decorative knocker with classic pattern or flowery pattern.So, if you like to make your wooden door more functional, you could add knockers in it. Choose the knockers with appealing design to make your door looks fancy and beautiful. Metal Door Knockers will be suitable to be used in wooden door because it will provide louder knocking sounds.
Gilmat Door Design, 2017-11-03 17:22:23.Installing new sliding door blinds can always make a simple and quick improvement to add personality and style to your home immediately, while sprucing up your sliding door to complement your home interior and decor style. There are various options you can consider when installing new patio sliding door blinds and we will briefly introduce them to you one by one. Well, without further ado, let's see the stunning glass sliding door blinds to add style while blocking out light in the room!The mini sliding door blinds are an inexpensive and classic choice to dress up the doors. They are available in 1-inch slats and can be shortened to any length you desire. The blinds are available in various widths. If you have children in your family, there are child-safe tassels you can add, in addition to cord stops if you do not wish to install the cordless mini-blinds. For your bedroom, you can consider from aluminum vinyl for light-filtering and room-darkening options.There are also the plantation blinds. One of sliding door blinds here usually can work greatly with any decor style and theme. Usually, you need to choose them from styles with 2- to 2.375-inch slats. Just like mini-blinds, plantation ones can also feature cord stops and child-safe tassels, as well as cordless models for extra safety. Plantation blinds work well in bedrooms, kitchens, and living room. You can choose ones from natural wood or vinyl and wood-grain or white color options for a timeless and classic appeal. They are easy to clean and require only minimal care.Vertical blinds are probably the most popular option when it comes to sliding door blinds. They usually feature the 3.5-inch slats that rotate to provide complete privacy and light control, which stack out of the way neatly when open. You can also go for model with child-safe wand control feature. In general, vertical blinds can create a balance between function and fashion with room-darkening styles also available. Vinyl, fabric, faux wood, and aluminum are available for material options.With different sliding door blinds options, there are various characteristics of each option you can optimize to make the blinds simply practical to use in a room while providing the main function in style. Consider where the blinds are about to install, considering different room may require different degree of privacy. For example, in living room, vertical blinds can make a great choice to show off your patio while horizontal blinds are best to use in bedroom for privacy.
Gilmat Door Design, 2017-11-03 17:29:31.The crystal door knobs are always a beautiful choice for you who wish to update your interior quickly and instantly. With crystal knobs, you can incorporate the feel and look of crystal door knobs vintage or crystal door knobs antique for timeless, classic appeal that will never go out of style. In rooms where storage units like cabinets and drawers play an important role, such as kitchen and bedroom, crystal knobs can also make a wonderful choice to enhance the interior without sacrificing function.As for today, though, we will share some useful tips you can follow when you are buying crystal door knobs at home improvement stores or hardware specialty stores, or even at online stores. It is important to remember these tips, where are pretty general so you can use them to buy any kind of door knobs, so you are ensured the crystal knobs can function well aside from adding more visual appeal in the room.Always start with measuring the thickness of your door, in addition to the diameter of the hole for door knob in the door. Therefore, you will not end up buying the wrong size for the crystal door knobs to perform well and properly. And when you are shopping in store, it is always recommended for you to test the door knob before making any purchase. This way, you can check if the knobs can function the way you want.But if you buy the crystal door knobs online, testing is not possible to do. Therefore, it is always recommended for you to text the knob immediately after you finally receive it. This way, you can also immediately return the knobs if they do not perform accordingly. And this is also the reason why checking and reading the return policy is always important when you are shopping online.Keep in mind that the knobs shouldn't have any pointed ridges or ends. The crystal door knobs should be smooth, which will be really safe to use if your family has small children. For the sake of convenient use, the knobs must be easy and comfortable to grasp and turn. For door knobs made from other materials, especially metal, a non-slip coating is usually added to provide the strong grasp. If you feel the knob cannot be turned or grasped comfortably, do not buy it or return it immediately if you have made the purchase.
Gilmat Door Design, 2017-11-03 17:15:20.There are many options of patio door blinds you can use to fit your patio doors depending on the style and type you prefer. With many patio door blinds ideas, you will always get inspired in deciding which style and choice of blinds to use, complementing your home interior and decor style as well as your family's lifestyle. Here are some interesting choices for patio door blinds shades to add in your living space, whether it is a modern or traditional setting you have!Vertical patio door blinds are the highly versatile choice that can match any window virtually. Vertical blinds are always designed with controls to make them a great choice for doors aside for windows. With controls, you can draw the blinds with a cord pull, as well as tilt the blinds to control the amount of sunlight entering your room. There are plenty of options in patterns and colors so you can always find one that matches your interior and decor theme.But if you prefer patio door blinds that can integrate into the doors instead of covering them, then a blind fitting into the Perfect Fit system is what you are looking for. This option includes Venetians, Rollers, and Pleats. With Perfect Fit system, the frame clipping into the panes of your doors or windows is added without having you to screw or drill your patio door. Therefore, there is no hole left in your patio doors. And since the blinds are fitted against the door instead of into the recess, they can fit seamlessly.Plantation shutters can also make a wonderful alternative to patio door blinds. The shutters can be fitted with the doors, so you can slide the shutter doors easily to access it or on a track for another easy access option. Traditionally, shutters were to be used externally to provide protection against extreme climates. The similar purpose also serves for plantation or internal shutters, but the latter is usually designed with a more modern and contemporary finish. With shutters, you can also benefit from saving on energy bills as the heat is trapped in the room during the winter and blocked out during the summer.You can also match up the patio door blinds with other window treatments around your home or within the same room. This way, you can create a coordinated look throughout the space. Which type to choose will depend on your personal preference—verticals are the simplest, Perfect Fits have more modern approach, and shutters seem the most luxurious.
Gilmat Interior, 2017-11-03 15:46:09.Dining table is the focal point of your dining room. So, anything you do with the table can give a direct influence for the dining room interior decoration. You may need to start selecting the dining table with design you like. Then, you beautiful dining table can be well dressed and protected. Definitely, you don't want the table get drops of foods or drinks when you are enjoying the dinners. It will make your table dirty and sometimes it can discolor the table, too. You need table linens then.Indeed, linens for your table give your table a protection from the drops of foods and drinks. Besides that, you can dress your table with these table linens. It means you can update your dining table instantly. You just need to find the right table linens types with the latest designs and trends. The linens should create impressions for the table where it is the focal point of the dining room. These linens are available in various colors, patterns, and shades. You can shop online for wider choice.If you want something fresh, you can add table linens with fresh patterns, fresh colors and fresh shades. You can find the linens with themed designs where the colors, patterns and details will follow certain theme. Look at the seasonal themes to make your linen look up to date. So, you can divide the designs of the linens for every day, holiday and certain or special moment. There is wide selection linens from table linens online.You can express your dining table design with these linens as there are wide selections. For everyday linen, you can pick these table linens with fresh or colorful designs. If you love something elegant, you can decide the linens with elegant color like gold. The materials of the linens will definitely play a strong role in creating the accents of the linens. If it has low quality material, then any colors or patterns will not be seen amazingly.It is different with high quality material. Although the table linens are with one color, when it is made of high quality material, it looks shiny and really incredible. Then, it is good idea to start looking for your elegant, lovely and charming linens by the material first before you jump to the colors, patterns and details. The material selection will ensure the protection, too. Be more selective from the material to the look like and expressions.
Gilmat Door Design, 2017-11-03 17:10:23.Today, we will share some important things you need to know about garage door screen. These will make a great guide to help you when buying garage door screen panels or garage door screen kit with information on costs we include below. Well, without further ado, here is what we have collected for you!If your garage door screen already sags, nearly impossible to lift, or falling apart, then it is the right time to replace with a new one that is easy to maintain and operate. A new garage door can always provide a safe, easy, and secure access to your garage. Besides, it can refresh and renew the overall appearance of your property as well, especially if the door can be viewed from curbside. Garage doors are made from various material options, such as wood and wood composites, aluminum, vinyl, steel, and fiberglass. Even though each one of those materials has its own benefit, steel doors and wood are the most common option.Wood garage door screen is a classic option due to its availability, easy customization, and natural beauty. Even so, wood garage door, without consistent care, may not be able to last as long as other materials. On the other hand, steel garage door makes a highly popular choice due to its strength and relatively inexpensive price tag. Apart from that, steel garage door requires only low maintenance. Opt for state-of-the-art steel door for a look that mimics wood flawlessly.The typical price for new garage door screen will depend on many factors. With a vast range of qualities and styles, prices can start from only about $400 for a low-end door made from wood composite you must install yourself to $9,000 and more for a fully loaded and high-end door with professional installation. On the average, though, you can wish to pay somewhere between $800 and %1,500 for mid-range door measured at 16 x 7 feet installed. Higher-end doors average approximately $2,700. Add $200 to $300 for automatic opener to install at the same time.The only way to pin down the price of garage door screen is to find out what you want and make bids. And fortunately, you can benefit from a solid return on investment you spend for a new garage door. A $1,500 garage door can return 75.7 percent of its cost if you plan to sell your home in the future.
Gilmat Door Design, 2017-11-03 17:19:22.In general, the location of your bedroom closet and the amount of space available in the room will determine the most appropriate closet door type. No matter the style, though, you will always want the door for your closet to provide an easy access to the contents inside while reflecting the look and style of your home. Today, we will share some of the most popular closet door ideas you can consider installing, Just don't forget to tailor the closet door dimensions to fit perfectly in the space you've provided.The traditional hinged swinging closet door or double doors are common in traditional homes. It's a simple option you can optimize to increase the storage capacity of your closet by mounting racks, pockets, or hooks to the back of the door. However, since this swings outward, you should have anything in the way which makes it a less suitable choice if you live in a smaller space as it can create traffic flow issue.But traffic flow is not an issue for sliding closet door. Coming as a standard for many reach-in bedroom closets, sliding door is available in a wide array of finishes and styles. From raised to mirrored panel, from translucent to frosted glass, you have many options to ensure the sliding door can fit the interior. For your small bedroom, fully mirrored sliding door can also help make the room larger. However, limited access is a main drawback with sliding door for closet.As an alternative to sliding closet door, you can consider bi-fold doors instead. They are installed to fold back to either one or both sides, thus you can benefit from a full width to access the contents of your closet. Unlike swinging door, this one only consumes half as floor space. Even so, it is important to note that bi-fold doors utilize twice the number of moving parts compared to sliding doors. This means twice the opportunity for the doors to bind or fall off the tracks.Those three closet door options, however, are not the only ones you have. Get creative with your options so you have a feature that can provide you function and practicality without disrupting your lifestyle. For example, you can install pocket doors if the closets are open most of the time. Hanging fabric panels or curtains can also make a brilliant choice for inexpensive solution, even in your small living place.
Gilmat Door Design, 2017-11-03 17:26:25.Do you know that it can take a burglar only 60 seconds to break into a home, with 22 percent of the break-ins occur through the backdoor? With such a high percentage, securing your property is always a must. With sliding glass door, security should come as paramount too, no matter how much you want the door to appear totally stunning and appealing to the eye. While sliding glass door blinds or other sliding glass door window treatments are also a concern in term of style, securing the door shouldn't be overlooked.Many safety experts say that sliding glass door provides burglars the opportunity to separate the rollers easily from the tracks only using commonly found tools to make their way into homes. When the sliders have been removed from the door tracks, criminals only need to lift the panel to enter their victim's living place. Therefore, we will share some tips you should follow to secure your beautiful glass sliding doors.Start from blocking the track of sliding glass door from the inside. This will depend on the size of the sliding door, but at least there should be one deep space on the inside to be filled with material to stop the door from sliding too far. This way, the wiggle room the burglars need to break in can be withdrawn. Many homeowners find the simple use of a long piece of wood put along the door track will suffice.When it comes to curtains to cover your sliding glass door, style is often what comes in mind. But do you know that this can also make a simple yet effective way to secure the door? The key is to hang curtains that can cover your glass sliding doors, thus any potential burglars will not be able to tell whether or not anybody's home. If it is obvious that your home is empty, it's more likely for the burglars to break in.Have security system installed at the sliding glass door. There are many home security system options you can find on the market, such as security camera placed strategically to fill all of the action. The film can be downloaded as footage to put the burglar behind bars. And last but not least, consider reinforcing the glass with film to keep it from shattering even though the burglar smashes it to make his way into your home.
Gilmat Interior, 2017-11-03 16:03:25.The fact that a bathroom is very important in your home can hardly be ignored. It is obvious that you may possibly use your bathroom more than once a day. Hence, it is not surprising that everyone wants to have a beautiful bathroom, right? When you are dealing with your bathroom, you are supposed to think really carefully about every detail related to your bathroom including a toilet. Here, you will be given a little bit of information about a tankless toilet.Just seeing from the appearance of a tankless toilet, you can tell that the design is different from a flush toilet. When common flush toilets are usually equipped with a tank for storing water, toilet with tankless has no tank at all. It has its own system for flushing. By having tankless concept, this kind of toilet looks very simple. That is why people who have a bathroom with modern or minimalist concept like to choose a toilet without tank.By choosing a tankless toilet, you will be able to make your bathroom appears more beautifully. It shape and color will add a strong aesthetic touch to your bathroom. Aside from that, you do not need to provide much space to install this kind of toilet because of its simple design. So, you can say that a toilet without tank can be a perfect decision not only for those who own modern bathroom but also for those who have a bathroom with limited space.How to Choose a Tankless Toilet?Products of tankless toilet can be found in a variety of options. Therefore, it is necessary for you to know really well about which product that suits you and your bathroom perfectly. In order to know your necessity, it is important for you to know the concept of your bathroom really well. Actually, you can use this kind of toilet not only for a modern or minimalist bathroom. It is so because you may also find products of vintage tankless toilet.Afterwards, you must also be considerate towards the design of the toilet. It means that you need to deliberate the shape as well as the color of the toilet. In this point, you should also deliberate the size of the toilet. Last of all, you are supposed to call a professional to help you in installing the tankless toilet properly to avoid common tankless toilet problems which usually occur due to the improper installation.
Gilmat Interior, 2017-11-03 16:00:48.Innovation applied in the toilet is not only because of the user's comfort but also to save energy and even water. As water conservation always becomes an issue, toilet manufacturers think hardly to find the new solution to save more water without reducing the power of the toilet flush. Finally, dual flush toilet is introduced for this purpose. There are many advantages of this toilet as it has two handles or buttons to flush the waters in different levels as you need. It is effective and efficient.Based on the dual flush toilet reviews, you will love this toilet than the conventional design since this dual flush toilet can save both money and water. You will use the water as you need it. You can manage it. So, as the result you can save much more money due to the lower price of the water bill. Every one of you should like hearing this new as you will not only save the earth but also save your pocket.Based on another review of dual flush toilet, the users can save even up to $99 for each year for the water bill. But indeed, it doesn't mean the power of the flush is weak. It is because of the siphon jet performance that is installed to this toilet. There is WaterSense system that can ensure to use 20% less water compared with the standard toilet design.Dual flush toilet is also very easy to use. That is because of the innovative new dual-tone. The dual flush toilet mechanism is more effective and efficient compared with other toilet designs that use single flush. You just need to push the button as you need then the water will flush the bowl. If you pick it with a handle, then you just need to adjust the handle to the position you want. If it has been clean, then you can stop the button or back the handle to the previous position.Dual flush toilet has very excellent design and style. If you have a modern home design or even contemporary bathroom interior design, then this toilet looks perfect. You will love the excellent design that provides the current style. All in all, toilet with dual flush can be a recommended alternative for you who want to save the environment, at the same time save your budget. No more wasting water with this double flush toilet.
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Resignations announced at Weilenmann School of Discovery
Weilenmann School of Discovery Principal Mary Kimball and Executive Director Cynthia Phillips have announced their intentions to resign from the state charter school. So far, the two have declined to publicly explain the sudden decision to leave.
The announcement first reached parents with children attending the Weilenmann School of Discovery via an email from the school's Board of Trustees early Monday morning. The email stated that Principal Mary Kimball and Executive Director Cynthia Phillips submitted letters of resignation Sunday.
"Cindy has expressed a willingness to continue as the Middle School Latin teacher through the rest of the school year; and Mary has stated her intention likewise to fulfill her role as Principal until the end of the school year," the email read. "We would like to sincerely thank Cindy and Mary for their dedicated service to our school. They have architected a fantastic academic program, while instilling their vision into the faculty, parents, students, and the entire fabric of the Weilenmann School of Discovery."
Both Kimball and Phillips intend to finish the school year, leaving in June, when Kimball's contract with the school would expire.
"What is so important is that no matter what happened or what was expressed privately between the board and administration," Kimball said, "is that the children at this school are our first consideration."
"The letter sent out from the board today was based on the decision the executive director and I have made in light of recent events We do not, through the remainder of the year, want anything to be interrupted. We value our community so passionately. These children have been placed in our care, and they are our greatest concern."
Phillips will resign as executive director immediately but continue to teach at the school for the rest of the year. In the meantime, an interim executive director, most likely the business manager will be appointed while the board begins a formal search for a permanent replacement.
Kimball could not speak to the specific reasons why, after more than three years, both she and Phillips intend to step down from their current positions, but Dallis Rohde, the Board Chair, said the announcement came as a surprise.
"From what I've gathered in speaking to the other board members, we were not expecting this," Rohdes said. "We certainly would have wanted Mary and Cindy to stay as long as they wanted."
Both started at the school shortly after construction was complete in 2010.
"It is so important that as we move forward, we remain as appropriate and professional as possible," Kimball said. "That is what we have always done, and that is our intention."
The Weilenmann School of Discovery Board of Trustees was scheduled to discuss the resignations Tuesday night after this article went to press. The board plans to hold a public meeting for parents later this month, Nov. 28 starting at 5 p.m. where the board will respond to questions.
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|View Poll Results: Psycho-Pass - Episode 21 Rating
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|2013-03-14, 16:56
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Kana Hanazawa ♥
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It's a pretty obvious mistake.
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Keep on keeping on
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Location: The pale blue dot...
Masaoka was one of the first characters I predicted that would end up kicking the bucket in this series, but even so, his death was heartbreaking to watch. In my opinion, so far, this scene dealt the most emotional impact in P-P. At this stage it's inevitable to feel pity for Ginoza - and how ironic is the fact that he loses his left arm too? I find it interesting how it's often indicated throughout the series that Masaoka and Gino are very alike each other, to the extent that Gino loses the same left arm as his father and Masaoka's last words were about Gino's eyes resembling his during his youth. This might probably bring about Gino's demotion to Enforcer, but then again, I'd like to see a good end for him. That's a lot for one man to go through in such a short period of time...
On the other hand, Akane actually scares me, and even her teammates are concerned for her. I liked the small conversation between Yayoi and Akane while they made their way to the control room, especially the part when Yayoi told her that she looked the most depressed amongst the others, and Akane replied that she has to cling to that 'little hope left.'
Can't wait to see how P-P ends. The way this episode ended suggests that things will take an epic turn during the next one...
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So we finally reached the finale. Apparently the two openings that had Akane aiming her Dominator at Kogami was not just symbolism but foreshadowing. My guess is that Ginoza will also try to fight despite his state but I can't tell exactly what will be his objective.
|2013-03-14, 20:29
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Sensei, aishite imasu
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Oh hey! Ginzo just ensured his own survival! He just totally destroyed one of his hands. Now he's gonna symbolically become his daddy.
Christ. Tomomi just got the most badass and herioc send off. I think it's pretty safe to say that he is (was ) the strongest of all the enforcers. He fucking demolished Makishima in hand to hand. Only reason Makishima managed to survive was because of the trick with the pipebomb.
I'm not sure we're gonna get a Madoka ending here. The season finale is one episode away, and our main actors are QUITE far out in the boonies with little actual setup of being able to destroy the Sybil system without causing massive devestation to the population. Makes me wonder how they're going to end the series. Will Makishima's plot go through? Or will the heroes persevere and allow the status quo to remain in effect? It'm eagerly waiting for it whatever way it ends though.
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Simply awesome penultimate episode. What a picture-perfect cliffhanger!
I honestly think that one of Gen's talents as writer doesn't get enough play - The man knows how to do thrilling Hollywood Action Blockbuster-type narratives.
Just spectacularly suspenseful setup for Kougami vs. Makishima vs. Akane, where the stakes are very, very high. And at least two of them must "lose" (if Akane achieves her goals, then Kougami will be denied his long-desired revenge).
I have to agree with Roger. For good or for ill, it's really hard to imagine a believable Madoka-esque ending happening now.
Tomomi had a truly badass send off. The guy really deserves props for being the only person thus far to actually overwhelm Makishima in hand-to-hand combat. I have to admit I found it amusing for the oldest major character to be able to take down the young, fit, and fast Makishima.
One strong theme really permeated through this episode for me.
Makishima's words about how Sibyl Japan eliminates "communities", and causes people to become more isolated from one another, powerfully resonated with me.
And I think we might see the very personification of this argument in Tomomi and Gino.
Tomomi represents old, pre-Sybil Japan. He represents a more old-fashioned way of viewing the world. He talks about things like "a man's pride", and there's a certain quaint sentimentality to Tomomi that really stands out in the world of Psycho-Pass. Tomomi is like a counterpoint to cold, "logical", "rational" Sybil.
Gino represents new Sybil Japan. He represents its firmness, its obedience, its focus on perfect order. A man's pride means less than a man's role, given to him by the Sibyl system. That role is everything, and must be honored, even if it tears down the bond between father and son.
Despite their differences, Tomomi loves his son and would do everything he could to protect him. And while Gino is scornful of the obsolete ways of his father, there is a lingering emotional tie there that cannot be completely denied. In the end, Gino switched from calling Tomomi "Enforcer" to calling him "dad". That was a powerful moment.
If Gino represents Sibyl Japan, and Tomomi pre-Sybil Japan, then I think there are two ways to interpret their scene here. One hopeful, one tragic.
Gino's ability to re-embrace his father in the end shows how Sybil Japan may re-embrace its "father", and become more like the Japan of old.
On the other hand, Gino shouting "It's too late!" could carry the opposite meaning - That Sibyl Japan is simply too far gone. It has lost something beautiful. It has lost it for good. Just like how Gino has lost his father.
The final episode of this anime will not likely be a Madoka end. It might be something even more famous. It might be a Orwell's 1984 end.
"If you want a vision of the future, imagine a boot stamping on a human face - forever." - Orwell's 1984.
Might this be updated to "If you want a vision of the future, imagine a brain gradually eroding away humanity - forever."?
That will probably depend on Akane. Her character growth has been fantastic. Truly wondrous to behold. But is it enough for her to win totally?
|2013-03-14, 21:41
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Gino is actually totally inept for being a high positioned Inspector.
The reason why he has been given this role is the very fact that he is the dog to the system, not the Enforcers.
He will most probably stay a good for nothing until the very end.
Akane's growth of character feels rather unnatural. It's a totally different person than the one in the beginning.
Kogami is also rather useless, when facing Makishima directly. He can track him down, but that's partly wanted by Makishima.
|2013-03-14, 22:07
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Yep, Tomomi was really cool while going against Makishima. Apparently, those cybernetics of his boost a huge amount of power (Makishima was shown to have quite a lot of arm strength - he repeatedly bent and forced Ko's hands out of position during their fight in episode 16, and Ko does seem to be fairly heavier than him. If Tomomi was able to overpower Makishima like that, then he must have an even greater amount of raw physical strength). Also, maybe Maki isn't as proficient with close combat weapons as he is with hand to hand combat.
I also wonder whether Makishima had any other tricks up his sleeve in case the pipe bomb stunt failed. Well, I guess we'll never know.
I think we're going to like the knife fight between Shogo and Shinya in the next episode.
|2013-03-14, 22:31
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We shouldn't downplay Tomomi's success here.
|2013-03-14, 22:35
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Sensei, aishite imasu
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Location: Hong Kong Shatterdome
-Tomomi parried Makishima to a stand still when it came to their melee weapons. Makishima tried to disarm Tomomi, but ended up getting disarmed himself.
-Makishima attempts to do a backwards elbow at Tomomi while he's off balance from the disarming attempt. But Tomomi proactively blocks. He uses his cyborg arm, but considering that he blocked Makishima fairly soon into the strike and above the elbow, he wasn't going to be doing much.
-Tomomi rushes in and grabs Makishima from behind. Makishima attempts to flip Tomomi over (and is visibly struggling), but instead Tomomi pulls Makishima to the ground. Tomomi has managed to wrap his non cybernetic arm over Makishima's. Due to the location of the hold, Makishima won't be able to extend his right arm outward.
So no. Tomomi didn't just use cyborg hax brute strength. He literally outfought Makishima fair and square. The only way Makishima had out of that hold was getting Tomomi to willingly let go. Not even with the threat of himself getting exploded or cut up.
|2013-03-14, 22:41
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And of course, Madoka dealt with nigh-divine powers, so I'm kinda with you there. I don't see how all the problems in this world can be wrapped up in the next episode (or two?), esp. not the effects of a nation under "Sybil withdrawal". And here we thought Butcher had lightened up a bit after Madoka. Will the upcoming movie sequel bascially be "End of Madoka" if you know what I mean? ("Kimochi warui...") Will Gargantia be an even more direct homage to Bokurano (it's got the mecha and war...and kids)?
Speaking of nigh-divine powers, is this Gen's first story driven by minimal supernatural elements? Back a few eps when some people were lamenting how Makishima's escapes looked almost impossible, I was wondering if anyone might think Gen might have some stumbling blocks in writing situations with minimal magic or supernatural elements.
Either way, this anime has been one wild ride, and hopefully it won't get lost in Madoka or Fate/Zero's shadows. Heh, would anyone else wonder if there's sort of an allegory between the oats and Sybil? The Hyper-Oats are a genetically engineered "Frankenfood" which can be easily grown and produced and have made Japan completely self-reliant in food production. Just like how Sybil has turned the Japanese people into docile farm animals and left the nation in its own state of high-tech "Juche". All is well until a powerful "virus" which resists all forms of "pesticides" comes along...
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Roger's explanation of the fight was fairly accurate. I only want to clarify the last line:
Of course, Tomomi does seem to weigh at least a good 20 kilograms more than Makishima. He had a slight advantage there.
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Smoking relapse prevention a healthy step for mothers, babies
(Medical Xpress)—Researchers at Moffitt Cancer Center, concerned that women who quit smoking during their pregnancies often resume smoking after they deliver their baby, tested self-help interventions designed to prevent postpartum smoking relapse.
"We'd first like to see more women quit smoking when they become pregnant," said Thomas H. Brandon, Ph.D., senior member at Moffitt and chair of the Department of Health Outcomes and Behavior. "However, even among those who do quit, the majority return to smoking shortly after they give birth."
According to the researchers, nearly 50 percent of pregnant women who smoke quit during their pregnancies, but relapse rates are estimated at between 50 and 80 percent. Not only is this resumption of smoking harmful for the new mothers, but their babies could also be exposed to dangerous environmental tobacco smoke (ETS).
"More and more women are aware that it is in the best interest of their child to give up alcohol and cigarettes while pregnant," said Dr. Brandon, the study's senior author. "But, unfortunately, they don't realize that exposing their infant to ETS can be equally as harmful."
Infants exposed to ETS are more likely to suffer from respiratory, die of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), get middle ear infections, have lower IQ's and more behavioral problems, and to become smokers themselves later in life. Also, a mother who returns to smoking loses the progress she's made to improve her health and life expectancy.
In an effort to find better ways to prevent smoking relapse in new mothers, the researchers recruited 504 women from around the United States. All were in their fourth to eighth month of pregnancy and had already quit smoking. Half of the women were mailed two existing "usual care" self-help guides about quitting smoking and the dangers of ETS on newborns. The other half were sent a series of ten booklets developed at Moffitt, titled "Forever Free for Baby and Me." These booklets provided more detailed information about how to stay off cigarettes during and after pregnancy. Additional support information for the mom-to-be's partner was also included the series.
By eight months after they gave birth, 70 percent of the women who received the "Forever Free" series reported that they remained off cigarettes, compared to 59 percent of those who received the "usual care" booklets.
The researchers reported that the treatment effect depended upon the women's household income and age. For example, among lower income women earning less than $30,000 per year who received the "Forever Free" intervention, 72 percent were not smoking a year after giving birth, compared to 51 percent for women who received "usual care." In contrast, women with higher incomes received no additional benefit from the "Forever Free" booklets. The effect of age was similar to income, with younger women showing greater benefit from the "Forever Free" booklets.
"Our booklets were designed to be accessible to a diverse population with respect to content, reading level and graphic design," said co-author Vani Nath Simmons, Ph.D, an assistant member at Moffitt. "We think that they provided novel information and assistance to these women—information that may have already been available to older and higher-income women."
The researchers concluded that "Forever Free for Baby and Me," "a minimal, inexpensive, self-help intervention" has the potential to reach and help pregnant women and new mothers – a particularly challenging subpopulation of smokers.


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Community Rewards Healthy Masculinity
Thursday evening, December 12, 2013, Chad Borgen hoisted the first Healthy Man Beard Competition Trophy, donated by U.P. Laser Engraving, as the Copper Country Grand Champion.
The event was hosted to help bring awareness to the staggering extent and impact of violence against women, and to focus community attention on the transformative roles that men play in stopping this violence. According to the World Health Organization, one in three women (35.6 percent) experience sexual or physical violence worldwide, much of which occurs from their intimate partner. It is important to remember that most men are not violent; however, if this global epidemic is to ever be reduced or eliminated, it will require men to model and demonstrate healthy masculinity by stepping up, actively engaging issues of violence, and deeming it unacceptable in our society. It is not enough just to be a healthy man; earning this distinction requires courage and strength of character to stand up for others.
The Healthy Man Beard Competition was sponsored by Dial Help and Men Matter, with support from valuable local service organizations and businesses including: Barbara Kettle Gundlach Shelter, Houghton City Police Department, Personal Fitness Trainer Jeff Hauswirth, MTU Center for Diversity and Inclusion, Gogebic Community College, Early Spring Productions (Judges), U.P. Laser Engraving (trophy), The Bluffs Retirement Community (refreshments), McGann's Building Supply, Surplus Outlet, Michigan Tech Athletics, Stormy Kromer, and AutoZone (prizes).
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Chad Borgen
Healthy Masculinity by Chad Borgen, Healthy Man Beard Competition Grand Champion
"What is healthy masculinity?" I thought as I sat down to write. Is it men watching football while carrying on conversation? No, but those are things some men like to do as well as some woman. Maybe rock climbing? Maybe it's doing 100 pushups? No, these are not its definition either. Healthy Masculinity is being the best human being that "he" possibly can be. A man who puts his family first; stands by his word and keeps his word; speaks out and stands up when necessary; who is not afraid to step outside of the so called "man box" in order to help end the demeaning acts towards humanity that are unhealthy to himself and others; supporting equality among all. This is the man I wish to be.
Being a single father, I think it is very important to be a positive male role model in my daughter's life. I put her needs before my own. Sometimes having to work multiple jobs and sacrifice time with my daughter to make sure those needs are met. I like to volunteer musically where I can and include her whenever possible. I abstain from drugs and alcohol to give my daughter a home that will be warm, loving, and nurturing. I believe it is important being able to cry in front of her and show emotions sometimes not deemed manly. Because I am a single parent, I find myself having to fulfill both roles of parenting, to include household work and talking openly to my daughter about female issues. Such as how we should not be caught up in how our media wants us to weigh, dress, or act and to focus on the simplicity of life. I am devout in my faith and beliefs, teaching her to love and respect all life no matter how big or small. That it is okay to fail in life, honestly admitting the mistakes made and to strive hard not to repeat them. It is imperative she understands the importance of equality. How each of our voices should be heard and not deemed valueless no matter sex, religious views, or race. Being a father for me is like signing a contract that says I will always be there for my daughter as long as I am able. And it is just as important that I take care of myself to ensure my daughter will know how to care for herself. When and if she decides on a partner to share her life with, I hope she will have a better understanding of how a person should behave toward her through my example.
To me, being a father to my daughter is where I find the core of healthy masculinity to be defined. Everything that I have learned from being a father thus far has helped separate myself from the stereotypical "man box." We, as men, should help tear down the walls of what a man was and what a man should be to leave a lasting and positive impression amongst our youth.
Steve Reineke
The Spirit of Man by Steve Reineke, Healthy Man Beard Competition 1st Runner Up
Throughout our recent history we have ideals of what qualities a real man should have, for instance; a muscular physique, powerful and aggressive. But we have other examples that show a more compassionate side of man. We have symbolic and actual portraits. God has been painted by many artists as a mature – white haired, mustached and bearded being. Santa Claus, Chris Cringle, St. Nicholas have been an icon of our Christmas Holiday. Even Jesus sported a beard and stache. All of these are positive influences to men; because of the significance of their qualities – compassion, understanding, generosity, and love – all things men can be.
If a man believes being a man is having "power" he has already taken a step down the wrong path; power is fleeting. Only by taking on that explorer energy, that all men have for adventure and walking down the path less traveled; toward finding our strengths of heart not of violence.
We will not be feared by women, children and our fellow man. Instead we will be loved and respected.
You may think that this is a farfetched or idealistic that "such is the way of the world." No! "Such is the way we make this world."
Ask yourself this question why do men grow facial hair "because we can." And then ask yourself why we can't be strong, compassionate, understanding, generous and loving. We can! We also have the capacity to teach and to learn these qualities from each other.
Peace and joy to be for all mankind – The True Spirit of Man.
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If you are a man abusing your partner emotionally, psychologically, verbally, or physically and want to take a step towards healthy masculinity, call Dial Help at (906) 482-9077 and ask about the Domestic Abuse Intervention Program.
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Full of color and energy, we present COMMON's lookbook for Spring/Summer 2014 as an exclusive premiere. The Swedish design duo's fourth collection takes Saif Bakir and Emma Hedlund's pure sartorial aesthetic and modern elegance into a more sportswear-focused direction. "Let the Game Begin" is influenced by classic American sportswear culture, visible in their varsity jackets and use of mesh materials while knitwear is replaced with loopback sweats and perforated mesh tops. Bakir and Hedlund also looked towards the late photographer Luke Smalley's "Gymnasium" book for more visual inspiration.
Continuing the seasonal collaboration with a guest illustrator, COMMON chose to work with the Swedish-born New York-based graffiti artist Rubin for this collection. The result is a powerful abstract geometrical pattern used for T-shirt prints. Other key pieces include the neoprene varsity jacket with chalk-white sleeves and a taped PVC collar in bright orange – COMMON's own team color for the season. For more information head over to the brand's website.


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Attendees' Guide to Japan Expo
Checkroom? Cosplay changing facilities? Weapon replicas? Have a look at our Attendees' Guide to find the answers to all your questions and get some help in preparing your visit!
Going to Japan Expo
Japan Expo Paris is held at Paris-Nord Villepinte Exhibition Center: you can drive to the festival or use public transportation.
Going in
To enter the festival, you have to go through security check before joining the line corresponding to your type of ticket.
Security & forbidden items
Because of the current security level in France, the festival security rules are strengthened and the list of authorized items is more strict than usual.
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cash desks & means of payment
The festival cash desks accept cash and credit cards.
ATMs are made available to attendees at Paris-Nord Villepinte Exhibition Center.
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3 checkrooms, managed by Paris-Nord Villepinte Exhibition Center, are available: before security checks and inside the festival.
cosplay changing facilities
Changing facilities are available for cosplayers before security checks, and then inside the festival.
foods & drinks
You can have lunch or a snack at one of the many restaurants at the festival or bring your own food.
Thanks to Japan Expo's partners, you can get good deals on your hotel room or a discount on a room at a local's!
Have a look at our Good Deals section (follow our news to know when it is updated)
Children are most welcome at Japan Expo! The entrance is free for under 8, a nursery is available to take care of babies, and activities are organized for children.
first aid
In case of faintness or medical problem, contact the medical service, whose number is available on the festival map, or address a staff member.
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Message from the Bureau Chair
H.E. Mr Gilberto Correia Carvalho Silva, AMCOMET Bureau Chair and Minister of Agriculture and Environment, Republic of Cabo Verde
Thank you for actively participating during the Third Session of AMCOMET which took place in Praia, Cabo Verde from 10 – 14 February 2015. The depth and richness of your deliberations has ensured the success of the Session and the approval of the Praia Ministerial Declaration, which outlines our work during the inter-sessional period.
Key decisions taken last February include the approval of AMCOMET's Constitution and Rules of Procedures, the Implementation and Resource Mobilization Plan of the Integrated African Strategy on Meteorology (Weather and Climate Services), as well as the continued collaboration with the African Union Space Working Group, which includes the African Ministerial Conference on Science and Technology (AMCOST) and the African Union Conference of Ministers in Charge of Communications and Information Technologies (CITMC) in the development of the African Regional Space Programme.
The Declaration also calls for a closer collaboration with the ClimDev Africa Programme through a joint oversight of the Climate Research for Development Agenda, the priority agenda in strengthening long-term research capability in Africa to deliver improved climate services for development and ensure that climate science outputs address end-user needs.
In April 2010, the Nairobi Declaration established the African Ministerial Conference on Meteorology (AMCOMET) as a high-level mechanism for the development of meteorology and its applications in Africa. Its vision is to have a framework for cooperation, security, socio-economic development and poverty eradication on a pan-African level through sound governance and the application of the science of meteorology and its related sciences.
Since then, AMCOMET has made significant progress in establishing a platform for guidance and policy dialogue. The approval and subsequent endorsement by the African Union Executive Council of the Integrated African Strategy on Meteorology (Weather and Climate Services), which is a key framework document for the effective mainstreaming of weather and climate services into sub-regional and national development policies and plans, lays the foundation for the work that lies ahead.
During my tenure, I plan to further build on the work that my predecessors have done by strengthening policies to advance the weather and climate agenda, refine strategies and actions needed to address the challenges that Africa faces in support of the Sustainable Development Goals and socio-economic development.
Knowing that you share the same passion to serve and to promote the Africa agenda, I am reassured by your commitment and very much look forward to collaborating with all of you.


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Arcade machines based on CD-i
>> Wednesday, February 11, 2009
CD-i was used in some arcade machines which have been used for example in Disneyworld. Devin showed a few pictures of a 'Quizard' Arcade machine based on a CD-i player; pictures can still be found here. Recently another Arcade machine popped up, going strong by the name 'Lil Champ'. Again, it is based on a CD-i player!
As you see below there is a Magnavox CD-i 210 player inside. It is a coin operated Arcade Game Machine. On screen you see that currently there is a Sesame Street CD-i game in it. I'd like to know some more details, apparently it will work for a specific time otherwise it requires more money, will it reset the player after time runs out? It's nice CD-i fits the purpose of these arcade machines, who knows how many of these actually exist without you knowing it. This unit is 1270cm high, 530cm width and 600cm depth.


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Dust Ring Around Star HR 4796A Offers New Clues Into Planet Formation
A NASA Hubble Space Telescope false-color near infrared image of a novel type of structure seen in space - a dust ring around a star. Superficially resembling Saturn's rings – but on a vastly larger scale – the "hula-hoop" around the star called HR 4796A offers new clues into the possible presence of young planets.
The near-infrared light reflecting off the dust ring is about 1,000 times fainter than the illuminating central star.
Astronomers used a coronagraphic camera on Hubble's Near Infrared Camera and Multi-Object Spectrometer (NICMOS), specifically designed to enable observations of very faint and low surface brightness objects in the close proximity to bright stars. Even with the coronagraph, the glare from HR 4796A overwhelms the much-fainter ring at distances less than about 4 billion miles (inside the blacked-out circle, centered on the star).
Hubble's crisp view was able to resolve the ring, seen at lower resolution at longer wavelengths, in ground-based thermal infrared images, as a disk with some degree of central clearing. The ring has an angular radius of 1.05 arc seconds, equivalent to the apparent size of a dime seen more than 4 miles away.
Unlike the extensive disks of dust seen around other young stars, the HR 4796A dust ring, 6.5 billion miles from the star, is tightly confined within a relatively narrow zone less than 17 Astronomical Units wide. An Astronomical Unit is the distance from the Earth to the Sun). For comparison, the ring width is approximately equal to the distance separating the orbits of Mars and Uranus in our own Solar System. All dust rings, whether around stars or planets, can only stay intact by some mechanism confining the dust, likely the gravitational tug of unseen planets.
The image was taken on March 15, 1998, centered at a near infrared wavelength of 1.1 microns. The false-color corresponds to the ring's brightness (yellow is bright, purple is faint). The ring, which is undoubtedly circular, appears elliptical since it is inclined to our line-of-sight. Thus, the apparent spacing of the ring-particles, which act as reflectors of starlight, is greatest at the ansae of the projected ellipse giving rise to the brightening in these regions.
This image is being released today at the 193rd Meeting of the American Astronomical Society in Austin, Texas.
Credit: Brad Smith (University of Hawaii), Glenn Schneider (University of Arizona), and NASA


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Designing Energy-Efficient Microprocessors in the Era of Unpredictable Transistors
Tuesday May 7, 2013
CIC Panther Hollow Room, 4:30PM
4:30-5.30 pm
Radu Teodorescu (Ohio State)
Energy efficiency is now a principal design constraint across all computing markets - from supercomputers to smartphones. Performance growth in these markets can only be sustained going forward through significant improvements in the energy efficiency of computation. A very effective approach to improving microprocessor energy efficiency is to lower supply voltage to very close to the transistor's threshold voltage, into the so-called near-threshold region. Near-threshold operation reduces energy consumption by an order of magnitude but comes at the cost of reduced frequency, degraded reliability and increased parameter variability.
In this talk I will describe hardware and software co-design techniques that address and alleviate the challenges of low-voltage computing, bringing it closer to commercial feasibility. These include techniques for reducing the effects of process and voltage variability and a new approach for runtime reduction of voltage margins prototyped in a state-of-the art server processor.
Radu Teodorescu is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at The Ohio State University where he leads the Computer Architecture Research Lab. He received his PhD from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2008. His research interests include computer architecture with a focus on energy efficient microprocessor design and the impact of technology scaling on reliability and process variability. He received a CAREER award from the National Science Foundation in 2012, the W. J. Poppelbaum award from University of Illinois in 2008 and an Intel Fellowship in 2007.
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What are ball joints and where are they located?
Ball joints are the parts that connect your vehicles' wheels to the steering and suspension system. They attach the wheel hub to the control arms. Not only are they the pivot between the wheels and the suspension of an automobile, ball joints also function as a support for the weight of your vehicle.
On vehicles that use McPherson struts, there will only be lower ball joints with one for each front wheel. Otherwise, each front wheel will have a lower and an upper ball joint making a total of four. Car and trucks with independent rear suspensions might also have one ball joint assembly for each rear wheel to allow them to handle changes in the road. Depending on the suspension design of a given vehicle, either the upper or lower ball joints will be load-bearing. The load-bearing ball joints will tend to wear more quickly than the non-load-bearing joints. Typically, this is the lower ball joint and it tends to be larger than the upper one.
Automotive ball joints are made in a simple ball and socket design like the human hip. This allows the joint to swivel and the wheel to move as is necessary for steering. The joint itself is covered with a rubber "boot," which keeps lubricant inside the joint and dirt out. Some ball joints are sealed and "lubricated for life," but most require periodic re-greasing. Even sealed ball joints, of course can suffer damage to the boot which can compromise the joint.
How do I know if my ball joints need to be replaced?
Ball joints fail due to age and wearing out. Lubrication inside the ball joint is meant to keep the joint from wearing. Over time, though, the lubricant can dry out, leading to joint wear. Even sealed ball joints can suffer this fate. If the boot is damaged, the lubricant can become exposed to the air and dry out. Under this circumstance, dirt and debris can also enter the ball joint and contaminate them, leading to further wear. Harsh conditions like pot holes, off-roading, road salt, etc., will cause ball joints to fail sooner if they are constantly subjected to them. Unfortunately, no matter what the vehicle, all ball joints have a finite life span
Worn ball joints can begin to affect the steering and handling of your car or truck. If this occurs, it's definitely time to think about some replacement ball joints. The first sign of a failing ball joint assembly will be intermittent clicking or popping sounds coming from the wheel area. A squeaking sound when you accelerate, when you hit a bump or at the end of stopping, can also indicate a worn ball joint. As the problem worsens, it may begin to affect your steering. This could make the steering loose or stiff. It can also lead to vibration being felt in the steering wheel.
Uneven tire wear can also be a sign of bad ball joints. If either the inner or outer edge is wearing faster than the rest of the tire, a worn ball joint assembly might be the culprit. Both edges wearing faster than the middle, though, is probably a sign of an underinflated tire.
You can also check the ball joints by raising the end of the vehicle in question onto jack stands and trying to move the wheel around with your hands. It shouldn't move other than to turn as it would in steering. Performing the same procedure with the car or truck on the ground will allow you to check the upper but not the lower ball joints.
Some ball joints have built in wear indicators. This may take the form of a pin that protrudes from the bottom of the ball joint or a collar that protrudes at the grease fitting. If the indicator (whichever is present) falls to flush with the main body of the ball joint, then the ball joint assembly needs to be replaced.
Can I replace ball joints myself?
It will definitely take some time and effort, but it's possible to change your car or truck's ball joints. You'll need to raise the end of the vehicle in question (usually the front) onto jack stands. You then need to remove the wheels and you may need to move some other steering and suspension parts to get at the ball joints. Make sure to use the new mounting hardware that will come with your new ball joint assembly rather than reusing the old ones. Difficulties in removing the old ball joints may stem more from the physicality of the task than any special technique or mechanical knowledge. We would recommend replacing ball joints as a set. This will make front end alignment easier.