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Dedicated by the Jacobs and Chill Families in Memory of Harold and Pearl JacobsDora Bas Rivka Silver O'H
Blessing the New Month
Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir
However, on this Shabbat no announcement is made, despite the fact that next Shabbat is Rosh Chodesh – the custom is that the month of Tishrei is not announced.
The Magen Avraham explains that this is based on the verse, "Blow the shofar at the new moon, at the covering for the day of our holiday." (Tehillim 81:4) Unlike other holidays, which are either at the full moon (Pesach, Sukkot) or at least when the moon has begun to appear (Shavuot), the holiday on which we blow the shofar is at the beginning of the month when the moon is completely or almost completely covered.
The Magen Avraham seems to understand that this verse hints that not only is the moon covered on this holiday, but the holiday itself is in a sense "covered" or hidden. We don't make a fanfare about its approach.
There is another halakha with a similar message. In "Sefer Maharil" on the customs of Ashkenazi Jews, the Maharak notes: "It is a proper custom to blow the shofar from Rosh Chodesh Elul, in order to confuse the Accuser, so he does not know when to prosecute. Therefore, we don't blow the shofar on Rosh HaShana eve, so that the Accuser will think that the day of judgment has passed." (Maharil Minhagim, Days of Awe)
According to this explanation, the custom of blowing the shofar during Elul is expressly intended to create confusion (on the part of Satan) exactly when Rosh HaShana falls.
In fact, the entire Rosh HaShana holiday exhibits a pattern of seeming ambivalence. For instance, on Rosh HaShana we do wear clean clothes and groom ourselves for the holiday (OC 581:3); but we do not wear our best Yom Tov clothes (Taz). Similarly, "We eat and drink and rejoice, and do not fast on Rosh HaShana" (OC 597:1). Even so, the continuation of this same chapter explains that we shouldn't eat to satiety, and that according to some traditions even fasting may be permissible.
All of these laws reflect the essential paradox of Rosh HaShana. On the one hand, the Day of Judgment is inherently a day of awe. Who is in the mood for festivities on the day of a court appear- ance even for a minor infraction?! Certainly on the day of our judgment before the King of Kings we should be in a state of awe. Yet HaShem made this day a holiday as well, "a covering for the day of our holiday". The Tur (OC 581) explains that this shows our confidence that HaShem will judge us favorably. Certainly at the communal level we don't want the day of judgment to seem like an ominous day, as we are confident that the merit of the community of Israel will result in a favorable judgment.
In order to show our confidence in the merit of the Jewish people, Rosh HaShana is marked as a festive day. But in order to experience the awe of judgment, and not to display arrogance as if we have nothing to fear from our heavenly trial, we take pains to obscure the day a bit and not to make it appear that we are too anxious for its arrival.


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"Great Resort"
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If you are planning a trip to Spain then you are going to find yourself in a beautiful country with modern cities, stunning countryside and some of the best beaches in Europe. However, there are a few customs that you may want to prepare yourself for before you arrive in Spain because like all other countries, Spain has its fair share of customs that will, to the outsider, look a little bit odd.
1. Christmas in Catalonia
If you are heading to Catalonia for Christmas then get prepared for some very strange customs indeed. Whereas you may be more used to Father Christmas and nativity scenes back home, in Catalonia get ready to see 'caganers' wherever you go. These are, strangely enough, small statues of figures defecating. They are hidden in nativity scenes, and sometimes include models of celebrities.
2. Red Underwear at New Year
New Year is a fantastic time to be in Spain. The festivities are in full swing, and they really know how to party. One slightly odd tradition at this time of year is to wear red underwear (which must have been received as a gift from someone else). La Font de la Figuera is a village that takes this tradition to extremes. The inhabitants here are not content to simply wear red underwear – they also feel the need to strip off their clothes and run through the streets of the village to show everyone.
3. La Tomatina
One of the strangest, and most famous, traditions of all is La Tomatina. This is known all around the world because it is shown on TV screens every year. It takes place in August, and essentially involves offloading tonnes of ripe tomatoes into the streets of Buñol in Valencia, where an almighty tomato fight then occurs.
4. Antzar Eguna
Antzar Eguna is also known as 'The Day of the Geese', and is a strange custom that takes place in the village of Lekeitio each year during the San Antolín festival. It essentially involves a dead goose being greased and hung up from a rope over the harbour. Boats then pass by underneath, and young men jump up and try to decapitate the goose while holding onto the rope, while being repeatedly dunked into the water by the spectators. If they fall off the rope their turn is over, and the winner gets to keep the goose.
5. The Running of the Bulls
Perhaps the most famous and oddest custom of all is the Running of the Bulls that takes place in Pamplona each year in July, although smaller events take place in other towns. This terribly dangerous event sees a group of bulls charging through the streets along with a group of young men until they reach the bull-fighting ring. Every year someone gets horribly injured, but it remains one of the most popular events in Spain.
Get Ready for Some Strange Customs
These are just a few of the odd customs that you may encounter during your time in Spain. Try to see as many of these as you can during your time in the country by renting a car with a company like Alamo and traveling to the different regions. Wherever you go, you will encounter customs and traditions that will be very different from back home, and it is these that will make your time in Spain so interesting.


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The Art of Parenting: Mindfulness for Parents
Mindfulness is the practice of cultivating non-judgmental awareness in daily life. Mindfulness meditation can help parents and children feel better, sleep better, increase the ability to cope with stressful situations, improve self-esteem, and renew enthusiasm for life, work, and school. In this program inspired by the exhibition Celestial Realms: The Art of Nepal from California Collections, parents will learn how to integrate stress reduction into their lives, how to nurture the nurturer, and try simple mindfulness meditation and movement techniques. Instructor Denise Dempsey is a Stress Reduction Consultant and Educator who has taught Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction classes since 2003. She is a practitioner with Sutter Center for Integrative Holistic Health in Davis and Sacramento and is a co-founder of the Davis Holistic Health Center. Dempsey studied under the direction of Jon Kabat-Zinn, creator of the nationally acclaimed Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program, and has trained with the Center for Mindfulness at the University of Massachusetts.
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Space is limited and registration is required. Register now or call 916.808.1182.
No need to call the babysitter - Creative Care: Mindfulness for Kids will keep children ages six to 10 engaged with a mini-tour of the exhibition Celestial Realms and a yoga class taught by Joan Marks. Creative Care is $15 per child for Museum members and $20 per child for nonmembers. Creative Care: Mindfulness for Kids has limited space and advance registration is recommended.


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One Life To Live Recaps
OLTL Week of April 4, 2011
Monday, April 4, 2011
Clint reiterated that Matthew is Eddie's killer and that he can prove it. They all stepped outside the courtroom during the recess, where Clint played Bo and Nora a tape of Matthew admitting to the crime. They couldn't believe it but knew that it was Matthew's voice. Clint explained he was trying to cover for his nephew and was forced to come clean about what happened because Bo and Nora simply refused to drop the charges against him. After the recess, the judge returned. Stunned, Nora was forced to drop the charges against Clint and tell the judge that a key piece of evidence no longer implicates Buchanan. The judge was not happy and gave both Bo and Nora a lecture about threatening their stellar reputations with shoddy charges. He ended the case and let Clint go.
Viki walked in on Echo and Charlie in bed together at the Minute Man Motel. She shook with hurt and anger. She lashed out at Echo, called her a dirty slut and railed at Charlie. "Of course you set out to hurt me! You pig!" Viki screamed and slapped Echo across the face.
At the hospital, Starr worried to Shaun that her little brother had gone off the deep end. Blair fretted about her son being capable of doing real harm to someone else. Starr advised her mom to talk to Jack before something more serious happens to Shane. She feared that Jack will turn out just like Todd, which Blair took offense to. Blair refused to believe that Jack was at fault. Starr proved it to her by showing her the video on Jack's MyFace page and proof that he's been taunting Shane for months. Blair was shocked and outraged.
At Llanview High, Jack and his cronies laughed about the video of Shane going viral. Shane confronted his bullies and handed over his inhaler to a very confused Jack. Destiny tried her best to soothe Shane and advised that he tell the principal what's going on. He feared it'd only make things worse. Meanwhile, Des also tried to figure out what was eating Matthew, who lashed out when she pleaded with him to confide in her. "I can't!" he spat and ran out to the courthouse for his uncle's hearing to figure out what's going on.
Viki explained that she tried to find Charlie after the wedding in every bar in town, worried that he was hurt and drunk. She never, however, imagined that he would turn to Echo for comfort. She knew that Echo was trouble all along and was angry at Charlie for not heeding her warnings. He tried to apologize. She told him that he stinks of Echo and recoiled at his touch.
Gigi was horrified after she read Shane's good-bye note and feared the worst. Rex tried to calm her down, to no avail. They hoped it only meant that he'd run away. Rex called Echo, hoping for a lead on Shane's whereabouts. She was dealing with Viki's outrage. When she found out that Shane is missing, Echo had to leave and asked Charlie to come with her, which only angered Viki more. Desperate, Rex hacked into Shane's MyFace page. They watched the video and were scared for their son. Echo, who'd come over to comfort Rex, was shaken to the core and suggested that Blair might have a tip on Jack that could lead them to Shane.
James broke away from Deanna's kiss and told her that he's with Starr now. He wanted to know why she'd come to town and was angry that she was ruining his happiness. They bickered and James quickly figured out that Deanna was in trouble. He also finally answered Starr's call. She caught him up on what's going on with Jack. He offered his support. After, James realized Deanna had no place to go, so he invited Deanna to stay at his apartment until she gets back on her feet. She was grateful.
Jack went to the hospital, upset that Todd's still comatose. Blair pulled him aside and confronted him for what he'd done; he was upset at Starr for ratting him out. Blair got a call from Gigi, who got confirmation that Shane had returned to school. Gigi abruptly hung up before Blair could apologize. Shane, meanwhile, walked up the the roof of the school by himself. Jacks taunts continued to haunt him and he made a beeline for the ledge of the roof.
Back at the courthouse, Matthew asked his devastated parents what's going on. Nora broke down. "I think you know," Bo told his son. They went home to talk things over.
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
At the Llanview PD, Brody blamed John for taking his anger over Natalie out on him by forcing him to do more work and called John out on having Marty released from St. Ann's. "She ain't a risk," John spat and said it's time for Marty to get a second chance at redemption. Meanwhile, Starr was rattled when Marty showed up, with Hope in tow, at the hospital. Marty explained that she was released last week and wants to be involved in her granddaughter's life. Marty told Hope she's a good mom.
Natalie wasn't pleased to see that John helped Marty's release and questioned her desire to get John back. Later, Brody told Nat about his run-in with Marty, who made a point to say how close he's become to Liam, and assured her that if she ever comes near Nat, she'll have to answer to him. They shared a close moment as Brody assured Nat that she's tough enough to get through the situation with John and Marty.
Téa approached John and asked why he hasn't yet made an arrest in Todd's shooting; John said he doesn't have any strong evidence yet. He then started questioning her about Tomas and she was forced to admit that she doesn't know her brother very well but scoffed when John suggested that he might be involved in the shooting. Later, Téa advised John to focus on getting his family back. Meanwhile, Tomas dressed his wounds and bonded with Dani. He pulled out a file about Todd, including an old photo of him before his plastic surgery. Dani made it clear that Todd will want to hunt down whoever shot him if and when he does wake up.
At the Minute Man, Charlie tried to explain to a devastated Viki why he engaged in an affair with Echo, saying he needed a connection and that it probably had to do with the fact that Clint made fools out of both of them at the botched wedding. Viki wondered why Charlie turned to everyone but her when he was in trouble and blamed herself for being so preoccupied with her children which pushed him into Echo's arms. She also surmised that Echo manipulated him. Charlie, however, told his wife that his affair really means something and isn't just sex. Viki was floored and ran out in tears.
Shane approached the ledge of the school's roof and put his leg over the edge. Rex and Gigi approached just as Shane was about to jump. "No!" Gigi screamed and ran toward him, but was restrained by Rex. Shane told his parents to go away and explained that jumping is the only way to make his pain and suffering stop. They pleaded with him not to jump, but he feared that them being there to talk him down will just make things worse. He thought the only way people at school will notice him is if he is a big splat on the ground. He crawled over the railing. Tensions were high as Gigi and Rex tried to get their son to realize that his life is worth living. Shane was overcome with grief and emotion, saying his popular parents could never relate to his situation. Gigi brought up being pregnant with him and the troubles she faced.
Jack refused to apologize for what he did to Shane. Blair was at a loss for how to handle her son and told him that he sounds just like his father. She was visibly disgusted and railed against her son to stop taunting Shane lest it go too far. Jack defended dad's ways, even after Blair said what Todd has done in his past is wrong. When Jack suggested that Marty may have asked to be raped from Todd and his frat brothers all those years ago, an incensed Blair slapped her son across his face. She apologized but set the record straight with Jack and said that Shane didn't ask to be bullied, nor did Marty ask to be attacked. She worried why Jack wasn't remorseful and grounded him, telling him that she's canceling his MyFace account.
Marty revealed she still had Natalie's paternity test.... John continued to investigate Todd's shooting and looked at a sonogram picture of Liam.... Téa was pleased to see Dani and Tomas bonding.... Tomas glanced at an old photo of Todd one more time.... Rex and Gigi desperately tried to talk Shane down from the ledge.
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Rex and Gigi begged Shane not to jump. Shane reached out to Rex and Rex and Gigi embraced their sobbing son.
Blair told Jack that she'd be deleting his Myface account, and threatened to send him to military school or jail. Jack deleted the video, then Blair took his computer away, forbidding him from using the Internet to contact his friends. A guilty Blair admitted to Starr that she'd hit Jack after he said that Marty deserved to be raped. Starr understood why she'd lost it, but Blair pointed out her behavior made her a bully, as well.
When Vice principal St. Clare asked Destiny about the Shane video, she pointed to Jack and his friends. Brad claimed innocence. Rex, Gigi and Shane descended from the roof, and Rex accused the vice principal of letting the school go wild. Gigi and Shane tried to get Rex to leave with them, but he wanted Shane checked out at the hospital. "I don't want anyone else to know," Shane pleaded, begging his parents to keep this at home.
Viki walked into Todd's empty hospital room and assumed he had died. Todd was just getting an MRI, Téa assured Viki, who was still stunned about Charlie's affair with Echo. "I would never have suspected this," she sobber. Téa tried to say that Charlie made a terrible mistake, but Viki confided that the affair between Charlie and Echo wasn't meaningless, and called herself stupid for letting Echo live in her house and have "24 hour access to Charlie." Viki wept on Téa's shoulder.
Clint told Natalie he was released. "Nora dropped all the charges. I'm innocent, like I always said. Somebody else killed Eddie Ford," he announced. Clint deflected Nat's questions by noting that Liam was a handsome boy. Natalie didn't understand how Clint could have no use for Shane as his grandson. Changing the subject again, Clint asked about John. Natalie reported that John was sleeping with Kelly. "I deserve it," she admitted. Clint picked up Liam and told him what a wonderful mommy he had. Natalie said she still sees John in Liam's face. "Guess I need more sleep," she said sadly.
Matthew, Bo and Nora returned home, where Bo played Matthew's confession to Clint. Realizing his parents knew he shot Eddie Ford, Matthew admitted he made that call to Clint of his own free will. "I killed Eddie Ford," Matthew declared, and recounted the night he saw Inez with Bo. "I was just so angry," he explained, adding that he almost hit Nora and Rex with his car. He recalled pulling over at the Minute Man motel to calm himself down. There, he heard a gunshot. He entered Eddie's motel room and realized that that's where his mother had been kept captive. Eddie began taunting Matthew about his "special parents." Matthew aimed the gun at Eddie, shot him and dropped the gun. After throwing up in the bathroom, Matthew called Cling and left the incriminating message. Clint showed up and calmly instructed Matthew not to breath a word to anyone. Nora took Matthew in her arms, and he apologized for what had happened. Nora blamed Clint for the murder. "I'm guilty," Matthew insisted. Nora assured him that they'd figure everything out, then wept in Bo's arms.
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Nora was distraught at the realization that her son is a murderer. She knew she and Bo had to do something, lest Matthew rot away the rest of his life in prison. Bo tried to stay logical and said they need to really think things over before they take action. Destiny arrived looking for Matthew and told Nora and Bo about what happened to Shane at school.
Starr assured Blair, who was still reeling from Jack's unremorseful behavior, that she's a good mom and Jack needs to be punished even if it means being slapped across the face. Blair fretted about why she didn't heed the warning signs and was concerned for Shane's safety and whereabouts. She called Gigi, who didn't answer. After, Starr helped Blair delete Jack's MyFace account. Blair was still stunned that her son was capable of such hatred toward another boy. Starr blamed herself for not saying something after she saw what Jack was posting. Blair wondered what she'd done as a mother that made Jack not sorry for his actions. They shared a sweet moment and consoled each other.
After talking Shane down from the ledge, Gigi and Rex ushered their son to the ER to talk to somebody about what had happened. Shane was embarrassed and shaken. He just wanted to go home. Gigi told the nurse that someone needs to analyze her son because he is suicidal and she didn't know what else to do. Nora consoled a very rattled Destiny. Nora was sympathetic toward Gigi, adding that she knows what it's like to have bad things happen to good kids. Nora then asked Des if Matthew's been acting strange lately and thanked her for being such a good friend to him.
Viki showed up at the carriage house to deal with Echo and calmly kicked her off the property. Echo explained that she's only there for Rex and Shane; Viki wasn't very sympathetic about Echo's supposed interest in keeping families together. "You are devious, selfish whore and you ruined my marriage!" she spat. Echo claimed she never set out to hurt Viki, who wasn't buying the act. Echo needled Viki for being the one Charlie chose in the end.
James brought Deanna back to the Ford apartment. She told him there's something he needs to know about why they broke up way back when. James told her that they won't be sleeping in the same bed while she stays there but they will share a room; she was bummed.
Brad informed Jack that he's gonna get in huge trouble for what he's done to Shane, explaining that Shane went up on the roof and tried to commit suicide. Blair saw the boys together and railed at Brad for stopping by, saying he should be ashamed by what happened to Shane. Jack acted like a little punk to his mom, who demanded that he apologize to Shane.
Shane met with Dr. Buhari, who examined him just to make sure there are no injuries. She asked Shane why he was on the roof. He explained it was because of the cyber bullying. She gave him the number of a crisis hotline and suggested family therapy. Rex stepped outside the exam room and was stunned to see Bo. He broke down and was overwhelmed by what had happened to Shane, worrying that he was a terrible father. Bo assured him otherwise.
Bo returned and reported to Nora and Des that Shane will be alright. Nora feared Matthew wouldn't be so lucky. Suddenly Nora remembered what happened the night Eddie was murdered. She remembered seeing Matthew in the motel room next to Eddie's dead body and was upset at herself for seeing her son in pain and leaving him.
Rex came back home and gave Echo an update on Shane. She vowed to help him get better, as a family. They shared a sweet scene and she left. Rex and Gigi were shaken as they removed scissors and razors from the bathroom to hide from Shane. Gigi was rough on herself for not being able to see or feel Shane's pain before it was too late.
Friday, April 8, 2011
Langston stepped outside and was startled to see that David and Dorian, donning fancy Hollywood shades and ensembles, had returned from the movie shoot via the back door at La Boulaie. They claimed they were avoiding the paparazzi. Dorian cryptically explained that the production of the movie has been temporarily halted due to a "wardrobe malfunction", which is why they are back. Lang caught them up on Llanview happenings, saying that Clint has been released courtesy of Bo. Dorian was outraged and threatened to fire Bo and Nora, you know, because she's the mayor. She was convinced that Clint killed Eddie. They started rewriting the script for Vicker Man, much to Lang's surprise. She questioned how things are going. David finally spilled that he fired the writer and director; Lang was floored. Dorian 'fessed up that David was the one who was fired ... from a movie about his own life! They decided to produce and write their own movie and, in a very roundabout way, asked Langston to write the new flick. She thought it was ridiculous, but they explained that they already got someone to direct. Lang turned around and was stunned to see who it was.
A shirtless Brody tended to fussy baby Liam while Natalie took a break. Joey called her with an update about Clint; she told him about the custody battle. They promised to be there for each other. Nat pointed out how great Brody has been lately and she's really happy he's pulled through. After, Nat went to calm Liam and feed him. She asked Brody to stay; he was surprised. Later, Brody was clearly uncomfortable watching Nat breast feed their son, saying it's far more intimate than their one-night stand. Nat told him to get used to it and flashed him.
At the gym, Aubrey caught Rama ogling Cristian and reminded her that she's married. Meanwhile, in the steam room, a shirtless Cutter read the paper about Clint's charges being dropped and worried that his and Aubrey's plan would now be foiled. Joey was looking for Aubrey, who was in the men's steam room with Cutter discussing their next move. Cutter said they're back at square one; she was certain that Joey would be their key to the Buchanan dough. Cutter said he's moving on to Plan B: Tess. She was not pleased. Meanwhile, Rama flirted with Cris and tried to distract Joey. She fished around to see if Cris was single and lost track of Joey — stopping him right before he opened the door to the steam room. Aubrey slipped out unnoticed and covered.
Kelly stopped by the LPD to fish around for info regarding Eddie's murder case; John concealed the sonogram of Liam he had. They kissed, which Marty arrived just in time to see. She was shocked and inquired about how long they've been seeing each other. He didn't want to talk about it. Marty pulled out the DNA results. Nat walked in, shocked to see Marty there. Marty said there's something she wants to show John, but hid the results and covered that it's paperwork involving her therapy. Then Marty made a dig about Nat's closeness to Brody in front of John.
At the apartment, Tess and shirtless Ford bickered over their lack of funds. She continued to needle him about his appearance and called him a "juicer." "You fake bake, you tweeze, you groom," she smirked. "I need a real man!" He angrily pulled her close. "This man enough for you?" Ford asked. Tess, of course, was delighted that he was playing rough with her. They shared a very sexy moment and Ford pulled her into a kiss. Tess couldn't deny that she was turned on by it. During their major make out session, Tess bit him. Ford was outraged. Tess called Cutter and agreed to meet him at the gym. After, Tess followed Ford there. He reluctantly agreed. Brody and Ford faced off at the gym. Rama blamed herself for Vimal going to jail. Tess "attacked" Cutter in the steam room.


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One of the most famous museums in the world is the Louvre, or more correctly the Musée du Louvre, and it was one of the items that was high on my Paris must-see list. It is located on the Right Bank (of the Seine) in the 1st arrondissement.
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Hillhater wrote:I would certainly query the spec's with the seller, since it suggests that you have recieved a 15A controller ( what did you order ?)
However , i think the one i got had similar spec's ( 24v, 350W), but in practice it runs happily on 42v, 30A .
mine seems to have a 30A "limiter" since that is the max i ever see on my wattmeter,
At the prices you pay for these things you wont be sending it back, so you may as well just hook it up and bench test it to see what it will do !
tonyontopofabighill wrote:Another one on ebay.No prizes for guessing where it is....VIC... of course.Has the good old battery issue again.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Aprilia-Enjo ... 143wt_1206
tonyontopofabighill wrote:Sam said he had a couple of mates who might be interested in that one.I emailed the guy and said that if it didn't sell on ebay I would give him $500 if he would go to his local bike shop and have it boxed up and sent to me (all for $500).I haven't heard from him so I don't think he appreciated my offer.
tonyontopofabighill wrote:I bought a his and hers and my wife wasn't interested so lucky me got the two of them.Depending on what mood I am in I'll ride either one or the other.I do find the racing version a bit more sportier than the city version.It is interesting that you say the battery lags after your ride.I haven't experienced that since having the lipos (sorry,I don't mean to rub it in) but I do remember that annoying feeling of the power diminishing towards the end of an otherwise very pleasant ride.How do you like the "beeping" when you have pushed it a bit too hard?
Hillhater wrote:do you mean a 12 v supply for the "control" circuit as on the original ?
Depending on how you configure your 24 v lipo pack, you could easily "pick out" a 12 v feed from some of the balance leads.
Or if you would rather, you can get a cheap 24/12v DC/DC converter off ebay. They are common for RV's , camping etc.
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Can anyone point me to any data that shows validates the scalability promises of the MySql database ? Specifically I am looking for real life examples of applications running MySql server and handling millions of transactions. I need this data to sometimes convince some of our customers that the LAMP platform is production grade.
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You may want to ask at http://superuser.stackoverflow.com as the sysadmins will have a better idea about scalability. My concern with MySQL now is that is has basically forked. Since Sun took it over I haven't been as impressed, and now that Oracle controls it I have more concern, so I am moving to Postgres. You may want to look at what the future of MySQL is going to be before completely settling on it. Here is a starting point that may be helpful: http://ostatic.com/blog/monty-widenius-mysql-founder-forecasts-the-mysql-future You will want to at least be able to have answers about what you expect the future to hold, as your investors may ask, and not knowing would be a major problem. Before you ask about scalability you will want to rephrase to give more specifics. For example, millions of transactions per day or hour? What percentage of queries will be inserts/updates and which would be selects? What kind of hardware will you be using, and how many machines? I would hope that you will have a competent dba to take care of the database, as the administration of this will be a challenge. Also, in my experience the scalability problems I faced was due to the webserver, mysql could handle whatever I sent to it, but the webserver would reach limits and some connections would fail due to that. | |||
Craigslist uses MySQL. Check out these slides from a Craigslist engineer who describes their requirements and how they scaled. http://www.slideshare.net/jzawodn/mysql-and-search-at-craigslist?type=presentation | |||
There are many companies currently running MySQL in production. Most of them had to build on top of MySQL to sustain the capacity they required: Facebook, Friendfeed, YouTube, Flickr, 37Signals, etc. Some links: http://bret.appspot.com/entry/how-friendfeed-uses-mysql http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZW5_eEKEC28 http://dev.mysql.com/tech-resources/interviews/david-heinemeier-hansson-rails.html However, these sites are much bigger than most, so MySQL out of the box is a reasonable choice. However, sometimes that is not the main issue. For example, if your customers are a Microsoft shop (Windows, MSSQL, .Net, etc.), they'll have a hard time with the sysadmin experience required for LAMP because they don't have the facilities (and personnel) to deal with it. | |||
Also, whole Wikipedia and it's sister projects run on MySQL. | |||
all the top guys use MySQL like google, wikipedia, facebook, yahoo ...etc All list of customers that use MySQL can be found here http://mysql.com/customers/ more case studies of using MySQL in mysql.com. I am not able to post case studies since the site does not allow to post more than 1 hyper link -chandru www.mafiree.com | |||||


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Snowden had better watch himself.
http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2...eted-killings/A former National Security Agency director joked at a cybersecurity conference on Thursday that NSA-leaker Edward Snowden should be put on a kill list rather than a human rights award list."I must admit, in my darker moment[s] over the past several months, I'd also thought of nominating Mr. Snowden, but it was for a different list," Gen. Michael Hayden said at the Washington Post-sponsored event, according to The Hill.
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Wilson Atec Tee Brush Adaptor
The Atec brush tee reduces resistance on hits resulting in accurate ball flight. The feel and feedback when you hit the ball off this tee will be closer to the feel and feedback received in actual games. games. The Atec brush tee works with both baseball and softballs. Fits all Atec Tuffy tees and most tube tube style tees. Inner diameter is 3/4" - 1 1/4", stretching to fit most tee styles. Adapter included.
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Vertical sleeve gastrectomy (VSG) is a surgery to decrease the size of the stomach.
Reasons for Procedure
Body mass index (BMI) determines if a person is overweight or obese. A normal BMI is 18.5-25. This surgery is an option for people with:
- BMI greater than 40
- BMI 35-39.9 and a life-threatening condition or severe physical limitations that affect employment, movement, and family life
If lifestyle changes are made, the benefits of VSG include:
- Weight reduction
- Improvement in obesity-related conditions
- Improved movement and stamina
- Enhanced mood and self-esteem
Possible Complications
Complications are rare. But no procedure is completely free of risk. Complications may include:
- Stitches or staples may loosen
- Pouch stretches or leaks
- Bleeding
- Infection
- Reaction to anesthesia
- Heart attack
- Blood clots
- Nausea, vomiting
Long-term complications include vomiting and gallstones .
Factors that may increase the risk of complications include:
- Smoking
- Recent or chronic illness
- Diabetes
- Increased age
- Bleeding or clotting disorders
Discuss these risks with your doctor.
What to Expect
Prior to Procedure
You may have the following done:
- Physical exam and review of medical history
- Blood test and other tests to check your health
- Meetings with a registered dietitian
- Mental health test and counseling
Prior to the procedure:
Talk to your doctor about your medications, herbs, and dietary supplements. You may be asked to stop taking some medications up to one week before the procedure, like:
- Anti-inflammatory medications such as ibuprofen and naproxen
- Blood thinners
- Anti-platelet medications
- You may be given antibiotics.
- You may be given laxatives or an enema.
- Arrange for a ride to and from the hospital.
- The night before, eat a light meal. Do not eat or drink anything after midnight.
General anesthesia will be given through an IV. It will block pain and keep you asleep through the surgery.
Description of the Procedure
An IV will be placed in your arm to give you fluids and medications. A breathing tube will be placed through your mouth and into your throat. This will help you breathe during surgery. You will also have a catheter placed in your bladder to drain urine.
An 8-10 inch incision will be made to open the abdomen. Surgical staples will divide the stomach vertically. The new stomach will be the shape of a slim banana. The rest of the stomach will be removed. Your new stomach can hold 50-150 milliliters (mL) of food—about 10% of what a normal adult stomach can hold.
Staples or stitches will be used to close the incision.
Immediately After Procedure
The breathing tube and catheter will be removed.
How Long Will It Take?
About two hours
How Much Will It Hurt?
Anesthesia will prevent pain during surgery. You will be given pain medication after surgery.
Average Hospital Stay
The usual length of stay is 4-6 days. If there are any problems, you will need to stay longer.
Post-procedure Care
- A small thin tube with a camera will be used to look down your throat and into your stomach to check for problems.
- You will receive nutrition through an IV at first, but slowly start eating again.
While in the hospital, you may be asked to:
- Use a device called an incentive spirometer to prevent breathing problems
- Wear elastic surgical stockings or boots to promote blood flow in your legs
- Walk
For a smooth recovery:
- Ask your doctor about when it is safe to shower, bathe, or soak in water.
- Do not drive or lift anything heavy for at least two weeks or until advised by your doctor.
- Walk every day.
- Your doctor may recommend that you meet with a therapist to discuss emotional changes after surgery.
- Follow your doctor's instructions.
Return to normal activities in 2-3 weeks.
For good nutrition:
- Eat a clear liquid diet for about one week or as advised by your doctor.
- You will begin with 4-6 small meals per day. A meal is two ounces of food.
- Progress from soft, pureed foods to regular foods.
- Solid food must be well-chewed.
- Get enough protein.
- Do not eat too much or too quickly.
- Avoid high-calorie foods.
- Avoid dehydration by drinking fluids before or after meals.
Call Your Doctor
Contact your doctor if any of the following occurs:
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- Severe abdominal pain
- Pain and/or swelling in your feet, calves, or legs
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Friday, March 30, 2012
10 sure ways to win the #atozchallenge !
What is a #atozchallenge win?
A win is completing all the 26 posts, receiving lots of comments, visiting as many blogs as humanly possible, and making hordes of friends.
How to do this:
1. Kiss: Keep It (your post) Simple, Short.
2. Get a Theme: Themes make your posts easier for you to write, and for readers to remember and comment on.
3. Post every day: This one is obvious, or you'll be taken off the linky list. I think.
4. Pre-schedule: It is not a crime, but rather a convenience. Feel free to write posts in advance so you concentrate on visits.
5. Check Calendar: There's a challenge calendar in the sidebar below if you scroll down, follow it so you don't end up posting on S when everyone is on T
6. Turn off: Turning off word verifications increases comments, not spam. I've turned it off for good since last year.
7. Visit blogs: Start with those below you on the linky list so everyone gets love. Aim for at least 10 new blogs a day. I'm aiming for 40, but I need to do my hosting duties.
8. Comment love: Comment unto those who comment unto you, and then loads more.
9. Social Media: Broadcast your posts on all media with the #atozchallenge tag
10. Relax, have fun: It is not just about quantity, it is also about quality.
There, you have a win!
-----Damyanti, A to Z Challenge co-host at Amlokiblogs.
57 comments:
- Retro-Zombie said...
win, win... great summary.
Jeremy [Retro-Zombie]
A to Z Co-Host
IZOMBIE: Visit the Madness
Ps. Word Verification is Awful, when you get the chance PLEASE Turn it Off! - March 30, 2012 at 9:29 AM
- Texas Yellow Rose said...
This is my first Challenge! Progressing through the alphabet, I am now having fun with it instead of experiencing that OHMYGODWHATHAVEIDONE feeling. :) Turned off word verification, anyone can comment (and please do!) and I am hoping to visit a bunch of blogs!
Cheers! - March 30, 2012 at 9:42 AM
- Rob Z Tobor said...
I look forward to the big start. I never write in advance just go for it on the day, so that makes it even more interesting, well for me anyway
All I can say to all is Good Luck, Be Chilled, Be Happy - March 30, 2012 at 9:45 AM
- Rek said...
Good luck to everyone, have fun.
- March 30, 2012 at 10:10 AM
- Bex said...
My first time too! Good luck to everyone and I'll look forward to reading people's posts.
- March 30, 2012 at 10:17 AM
- Jessica Bell said...
Love the new rule about starting at blogs below your name. Great idea!
- March 30, 2012 at 10:31 AM
- Jack said...
I'm looking forward to reading all the great posts this coming April! You did a wonderful job with this post. Great summary!
- March 30, 2012 at 10:51 AM
- beccabooklover said...
I've done pretty much everything now so I'm all good to go on Sunday! I've got my theme and I'm really looking forward to vising other blogs :)
- March 30, 2012 at 10:54 AM
- Stephen Tremp said...
Thanks Dyamanti! All very good tips and worthy of a Twitter blast!
- March 30, 2012 at 10:55 AM
- Alex J. Cavanaugh said...
Excellent tips!
- March 30, 2012 at 11:09 AM
- Arlee Bird said...
Print this and post it beside your computer!
Lee - March 30, 2012 at 11:13 AM
- Martha said...
A is for anticipation! :)
- March 30, 2012 at 11:22 AM
- Madeleine Maddocks said...
Yes these are great points, which I tried to follow last time.
- March 30, 2012 at 11:32 AM
- Jennifer Macfarlan said...
Those tips are great, thanks!
- March 30, 2012 at 11:40 AM
- JoJo said...
Well I'm ready! i've promoted A-Z again on my blog today. I have all my posts written and ready to publish except for K, N and Y. I don't know why so many people use the Captcha. I'm so sick of filling them out and have never used it. My upcoming posts are more photo-oriented than text. Still not sure how to make my link into my signature, I'll have to practice with the instructions provided a few days ago.
Good luck everyone! - March 30, 2012 at 11:50 AM
- American in Norway said...
OK.. NEVER done anything like this.. but I am willing to give it a go... I think... eeek.. need more info.. off to snoop
- March 30, 2012 at 12:28 PM
- Alexandra Heep said...
That's some great info, thanks! I already have my intro post ready, but it's long. However, I will make most of the other posts short and sweet.
- March 30, 2012 at 12:40 PM
- EvalinaMaria said...
Looks like 10 commandments! And, oh boy, I hate that word verification! I turned mine off a long time ago - I guess I am a robot...
- March 30, 2012 at 12:41 PM
- theartistrycollective said...
Great tips!!!! I'm getting a few posts ready early so I don't get behind. Best wishes, all!!!!
Ana - March 30, 2012 at 12:50 PM
- Cassam said...
This is my first time and I'm really looking forward to it and visiting lots of new blogs.Good luck all!
- March 30, 2012 at 2:00 PM
- Lily Tequila said...
I'm more worried about not visiting enough blogs than I am about the writing! I have recently realised what a hermit I am, even on the web where there's no excuses! My intention is, at the very least, to reciprocate every comment. Thank you, everyone, for your enthusiasm, it is helping me to get off my virtual arse!
- March 30, 2012 at 2:18 PM
- Krista McLaughlin said...
Great advice. I'm already done with scheduling all of my posts and verification is turned off. :) Let's go.
- March 30, 2012 at 2:44 PM
- welcome to my world of poetry said...
This will be my third A to Z it really is fun and one makes so many new friends .
Good luck
Yvonne. - March 30, 2012 at 3:09 PM
- John Teal said...
Sound advice !!!
RJRdaydreamer - March 30, 2012 at 3:22 PM
- Sabrina A. Fish said...
This will be my first a to z challenge as well. Have a theme and some of my posts done. Just need to finish a few more to feel prepared. Looking forward to seeing the different themes and/or topics other people choose.
- March 30, 2012 at 3:36 PM
- Narayana Rao said...
Broadcast your posts on all media with the #atozchallenge tag
Needs to be done. Thank you - March 30, 2012 at 5:12 PM
- The Nobles Clan said...
Thanks for the tips! Can't waite to get started!!
- March 30, 2012 at 5:21 PM
- klahanie said...
You forgot to mention that this being a leap year, that we incorporate the 'leap alphabet' which must be utilised on April 1, starting with 'aa'...
You might like to change your comment format so that folks can subscribe to follow up comments.
Have fun, you awesome bloggers, you and happy writing.
In kindness, Gary - March 30, 2012 at 5:25 PM
- Christine Rains said...
Great tips! I'm excited for the Challenge to begin.
- March 30, 2012 at 5:44 PM
- Charles the Reader said...
So, has anyone else realized that, assuming each of the 1455 people currently signed up post all 26 letters, there will be 37830 posts generated by the Blogging from A to Z April Challenge?
- March 30, 2012 at 5:59 PM
- Duncan D. Horne - the Kuantan blogger said...
Great tips, I'm aiming for a lofty 50 blogs visited per day. That should get me to every single participant!
- March 30, 2012 at 6:51 PM
- Baur said...
Very cool blog following!!!
- March 30, 2012 at 6:53 PM
- Duncan D. Horne - the Kuantan blogger said...
Just trying out my blog signature:
This is me, Duncan D. Horne, visiting you from the A-Z challenge, wishing you all the best throughout April and beyond.
Duncan In Kuantan - March 30, 2012 at 7:04 PM
- Nicole said...
I'm in it to win it! A to Z Challenge, here I come! I wish I could schedule posts but my scheduling thingy is being worked on (or at least, that's what I've been told) by the tech people where I host my site.
Inconvenient? Yes.
Annoying? Ditto.
Challenging? You betcha.
Will it keep me from doing what I need to do during the A to Z Challenge? No way!
Blog: The Madlab Post
@MadlabPost on Twitter - March 30, 2012 at 9:20 PM
- michelle said...
Time to party!
Let's rock 'n roll...
Good luck to everybody! - March 31, 2012 at 12:43 AM
- Damyanti said...
All the best to everyone for the challenge and thanks for all the comments.
Off to visit back all of you and start my atozchallenge run! - March 31, 2012 at 2:59 AM
- Li said...
Did my checklist. And I've been trying to visit 2 new blogs from the linky each day beforehand to get a feel for the different blogs :-)
- March 31, 2012 at 4:33 AM
- Jamie Gibbs said...
10 new blogs a day? You're on!
- March 31, 2012 at 7:22 AM
- P V Ariel said...
This is really an interesting challenge, when my long time web friend told me about it i was having the impression that its like a joke or a time pass business, when i checked with another serious blogger he told me its interesting and it leads to reach many in a short period of time and get to know more about the people from around the world, thats really fantastic
i decided to join in
Here I am expressing my wish to join in. What next ?
Philip Ariel - March 31, 2012 at 9:11 AM
- Tina said...
Awesome advice and very timely. Good work there, Damy! I'm so excited to have my "Team Tina". We're already bonding! #944-1103. We've been sharing "about me" stuff and many are participating. I feel like a coach again and am having a BLAST!
Tina @ Life is Good
Co-Host of the April A to Z Challenge
Twitter: @AprilA2Z #atozchallenge - March 31, 2012 at 12:18 PM
- loverofwords said...
Oh no, I don't have a theme! I like to write about different topics, some serious, some fun, poetry, essays, books, animals. I will learn from doing this and perhaps do something else next year. Meanwhile, I am in awe of the creativity and positive spirit of the bloggers for this challenge.
- March 31, 2012 at 12:57 PM
- Shaun_ShutterBug said...
I got this one in the bag... please feel free to follow along my photo blog gang :)
- March 31, 2012 at 1:06 PM
- Sharon said...
Will it matter if I'm not able to do it the last week? I have a trip planned. Sounds like something I'd love to participate in!
- March 31, 2012 at 1:37 PM
- Damyanti said...
Sharon, I have a trip planned in the last week too. I'll be scheduling my posts for that week, so can you.
- March 31, 2012 at 8:59 PM
- Damyanti said...
Philip Ariel, all you have to do is go sign up at the linky list on this blog, then add the challenge badge on your sidebar and you're set. Read the FAQs on this blog to clear any doubts---or contact one of the hosts from the Contact page if you still have queries.
- March 31, 2012 at 9:01 PM
- Damyanti said...
Tina, you know you're awesome. I've been commenting on my bunch of bloggers-- and I think we'll each need to take on some more folks cos the list just crossed 1600. :D
- March 31, 2012 at 9:02 PM
- gail said...
Where is the list?!
- April 2, 2012 at 4:09 PM
- Holly Michael said...
Where did the list go? I can't find it now. Also, it was very difficult to find it before. Now it has disappeared.
- April 2, 2012 at 5:01 PM
- Erick Farish said...
Great advice! I was not going to have a theme at first but I definitely see how it makes more sense to have one. Easier for the writer and the reader I'm sure! I did come up with a theme and I'm mapping out the topics now!!! So excited!!!! Thanks again for all you guys are doing!
A Brief Sinfonia - March 12, 2013 at 7:14 PM
- Brett Minor said...
This is my first year and I am ready to go. I turned off captchas a year ago and never regretted it.
- March 16, 2013 at 9:08 PM
- Ornery's Wife said...
I freaked out a little when I read the headline that said how to win... NOT that I am at ALL competitive, mind you. When I read that to win is to complete, my relief was palpable!
The only problem I might be having so far is in length. I'll work on that. I am a little concerned about visiting a bunch of blogs each day, but I will aim for ten. Thanks for the great tips--can't wait to start!
tm - March 17, 2013 at 8:06 AM
- Whole Foods Living said...
Great tips! Lets do THIS!!! Bring it! ~Angela
- March 25, 2013 at 7:29 AM
- Jamie Clark said...
This is my first challenge. I am going to do my best. Wish me luck.
- March 31, 2013 at 3:53 PM
- Jamie Clark said...
What do mean by make your into your signature? Sorry...I still have a lot to learn about blogging lol
- March 31, 2013 at 3:57 PM
- klahanie said...
Well said! And you know that despite I would never get involved with this, I continue to promote awareness of it for those who might like to do it.
Have fun, "The official anti-A to Z Spokesman", Gary :) - March 31, 2013 at 4:01 PM
- C. Lee McKenzie said...
Perfect and concise. Love it!
- April 1, 2013 at 4:24 PM
- Deepa Iyer said...
First attempt here and I'm already loving it! Cheers!
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