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I have been writing full or part-time for nearly 30 years, and I have written and edited hundreds of articles. Because of my background, I often get questions for advice on how to write articles, especially from DBAs who have never written an article before. These DBAs want to learn how to write articles because they want to share information with the community, increase their reputation within the community, or to improve their communication skills. In the past, I have answered these questions with short e-mails, or in short conversations. Rather than continuing to provide advice in a piecemeal fashion, I have decided to write this blog post.
If you have studied much about writing, you know that it is something that can't be taught in a single article. You may also have learned that many authors take different approaches to writing. So as you read my article writing tips and tricks, keep in mind that everything you need to know about article writing is not included. In addition, my writing tips and tricks may or may not work well for you. Of course, you won't know unless you try them. So if you are new to writing and are working on your first article, I suggest you try out my suggestions and see how they work for you. If my advice works for you, great. If my advice doesn't work for you, then seek out other writing advice and give it a try. With enough study and practice, eventually you will find a style that works best for you.
Below are some of the most common article writing tips and tricks I share with others.
Before you write the very first word of an article, you need to fully understand who your audience is. This is very critical, as it will influence every aspect of your writing. For example, if your audience is novice DBAs, then your topic will need to be introductory in nature and you won't be able to make any assumptions about their existing DBA knowledge. But if your audience is experienced DBAs, then you can discuss very technical topics, while making specific assumptions about their DBA knowledge. Once you select your target audience, always keep them in mind as you write. If you can, try to put yourself in the mind of the target audience so that you can better guess as to the kinds of information they want to know about the topic, along with answering questions you think they may want to ask, if they had the opportunity.
Before I sat down to write this blog post, I decided to target DBAs who had never written an article before. Although this is the major focus of this post, this posting should also be of interest to any novice writer, even those who may have previously written articles.
Most articles run from 1,000 to 4,000 words. While this might seem like a lot of words to write, it really isn't, especially when writing technical articles. Because you don't have a lot of words to explain your topic, it is very important to select a topic that is narrow enough to be adequately covered in the specified length of your article. For example, it is impossible to cover the topic of SQL Server clustering in a single article. On the other hand, you can discuss very specifically how to select hardware to be used in a cluster, or the best methods of how to test a cluster before it is put into production. The narrower your topic, the better off your article will be.
If you a new writer, you may be tempted to keep your article on the shorter side, say 1,000 words or less, thinking that it will be easier to write. This is not often the case. For many writers, it is harder to write a shorter article than a longer article. So if this is your first article, don't worry too much about the length when writing the first draft. Once the draft is done, see how long it is. If it's too short to properly cover the topic, then you may need to add more content to fatten it up. If it is too long, then you can cut content that is weak or doesn't fit the needs of the readers as well as the remaining content.
This blog post is about 4,000 words, and there is no way that I could cover every aspect of article writing in such a short article. Because of this, I chose to narrow my focus to some specific tips and tricks that I have discovered that work well for me.
When I write an article, I generally write about what I know best. This makes the writing experience easier and much faster. If you pick a topic that you don't know well, then you will have to research the topic, which will slow down the writing process, making writing your first article that much more difficult. When you gain more experience as a writer, you may find that you purposely challenge yourself by writing about topics you are not familiar with in order to "force" yourself to learn something new. There nothing wrong with this, but isn't a good idea for the novice writer.
I didn't do any research for this article. I considered doing some research in order to see what advice other writers recommend for beginning article writers, but I decided against it because I wanted my blog post to come from my personal experiences, not from the experiences of others.
When I get idea for an article, one of the first things I do after picking my target audience and narrowing my subject matter, is to brainstorm. In other words, I just begin writing down various ideas about what content I want to include in my article. I don't worry about the order the ideas are written in, nor do I expect that I will include every idea I write down in my article.
The goal of brainstorming is to get your creativity primed, and to help you come up with key points that you want to get across in your article. As you are brainstorming, you will often get even more ideas, and these ideas often feed on one another, and before you know it, you are adding ideas that you had not even thought of before. Once your brainstorming session is over, your next step is to formalize your ideas into an outline.
When I brainstormed this blog post, I started by writing out all of the tips and tricks I wanted to include. I wrote then down as I thought about them, in no particular order. As I was writing down the ones that first came to mind, these often reminded me of other tips and tricks I had forgotten about, so I included them as well.
Often, after brainstorming ideas, I have several pages of ideas, some of which clearly belong in the article, and others which do not. So my next step is to begin to organize the brainstorming ideas into a formal outline. To do this, I first group related ideas together, cutting and pasting in Microsoft Word. As I do this, different categories of content begin to appear. For example, as I am looking at all of my ideas, I might notice that eight of the ideas all fall into the same category, while another five ideas fall into another category. If I continue to do this, what eventually happens is that I end up creating an outline for the article. In some cases, I may notice that some categories don't have many ideas, and if I think this is an important category to include in the article, I may do some additional brainstorming to round out the category.
Eventually, the outline will include all of the major categories of the ideas from my brainstorming, and these categories usually end up as being sub-heads in my article. Of course, some of the ideas or categories may not fit the narrow topic I have chosen, so these need to be removed. I continue this process until I have a formal outline that describes virtually all the content that will be in the article. In many cases, I will spend as much time in creating my outline as I do in writing my first draft of the article. I have discovered that the more detailed my article outline, the easier the first draft is to write.
After my brainstorming session for this blog post, I carefully examined all of the tips and tricks I came up with, then placed them in the order that I thought would make the most sense for readers. In addition, I also changed some of the "category names" of the tips and tricks from my outline so they would be clearer and more understandable for the article.
For me, writing the introduction is the most difficult part of writing any article. This is because the first paragraph of every article must always include the following. First, you need to tell your readers what the article is about in a brief and interesting manner; and second, you must tell your readers why the information in the article is useful to them. If you include this information, then readers will know right away if the article is something of interest to them. I often find myself rewriting the introduction of my articles five, six, or more times until I think it's just right. Once you get the first paragraph right, the remaining article will be easier to write. This is because the exercise of summarizing the content of the article, along with explaining why the article is important to the reader, helps you to better crystalize in your mind what the article is really all about, which makes the process of writing much easier.
I rewrote the introduction of this blog post six times, and to be honest with you, I am still not 100% happy with it. If this was a formal article, and not a blog post, I would seek the advice of an editor to help me improve it.
While an article is not fiction, it is still a story, and all good stories need a beginning, a middle, and an end. In other words, the first part of the articles tells the reader what they will be reading, the middle (also called the body) explains your points, and the ending of the article (or the summary) reviews what the reader just learned. As you write the body of your article, try to put it in an order that makes sense for the content you are presenting. This could be procedural, step-by-step instructions; it could be a chronological ordering; or it could be ordered by the level of difficulty of the content of the article. In other words, your articles should have an order to them that makes sense to the reader based on the content you have selected.
This blog post has a beginning, a middle which orders the tips and tricks in an order that I think makes sense to the reader—essentially a step-by-step order—and a summary.
I don't want to talk much about grammar or writing style in this blog post, as this is far too big a topic. On the other hand, I do suggest that as you write, try to keep your sentences short (less than 20 words), as well as your paragraphs (2-5 sentences). This not only makes it easier for you to write your article, it also makes it easier for your audience to read.
Most, but not all of the sentences in this post are under 20 words (there are always exceptions). You have probably also noticed that my paragraphs are generally very short.
Divide your article into categories of content, and precede each category by its own sub-head. If you are not familiar with sub-heads, take a close look at this blog post. Each section has its own sub-head. Using sub-heads makes it easier for you, as a writer, to focus your thoughts. They also make it easier for readers to follow along, especially if the topic is complex. I have a tendency to use a lot of sub-heads in my articles, probably more than most writers.
This blog post has more sub-heads than you would find in most articles, but it is a function of the deliberate way I choose to present my content.
Readers want examples of what you are talking about. Examples help readers better visualize what you are describing, along with helping make your content come to life. For example, if you talk about the importance of making backups of databases, provide some specific examples of why making backups is important. As you can see, I use the phrase "for example" often in this blog post, specifically for the purpose of giving examples. Of course, you don't have to use the phrase "for example" if you don't want to, but however you want to include examples in your articles, the more the better.
Not only have I provided many example in the body of my blog post, I have included examples after each tip and trick. You are reading one now.
When I write technical articles, I try to write them very similarly as to how I would tell a friend of mine the same information if I were standing next to them, talking to them. Depending on the article, I use the first person point-of-view (use the word "I"), or I use the second person point-of-view (use the word "you"). Notice that I have used the first person point of view for the most part in this blog post. The thing to keep in mind is that you need to pick a point-of-view, and then stick to it throughout the article, and not switch back and forth without a good reason, otherwise it might be confusing to the reader.
While I generally write articles in the second person point-of-view, I choose to write this blog post mostly in the first person point-of-view because blog posts tend to be more informal, and because I wanted to get across to you the message that the tips and tricks listed here are what work for me, and that they may not work for you.
After writing the introduction, I find writing the summary as one of the hardest sections for me to write. This is because I need to succinctly summarize the content of the article, which is not an easy task. In addition, another thing I like to include in my summary is a call to action. By this, I want to challenge the reader to go out and try what I have suggested. I try to be motivational and get the reader to act on the information in my article. If they don't act on my information, then the reader and I have wasted our time.
See my summary at the bottom of this blog post. As with my introduction, I am not 100% happy with it, but it does include both a summary and a call to action.
After completing the outline, I write the first draft of my article. My goal for my first draft is to get words down on paper as quickly as I can, without worrying about them being perfect. I take this approach because it relieves some of the stress of writing. I know of some people who are such perfectionists that it prevents them from writing in the first place. If you take that attitude, then you may never get around to writing your first article.
Once you complete the first draft, now it's time for the real work to begin. When I write, I generally rewrite my articles at least three or four times, and in some cases, I might rewrite a single paragraph five or six times before I am happy with it. In other words, don't expect perfection in the first draft of your article. Just get some words down on paper. Once the initial draft is done, the rewriting will be much easier. I would guess that I spend about 3 or 4 more time rewriting than I do writing the first draft.
I rewrote this blog post four times before posting it.
As a DBA without any writing experience, writing your first article will be difficult. One of the problems is that you get so tied up in the article that you lose perspective and you can no longer clearly judge your own writing. Either you think it is terrible (and it isn't) or you think it is great (but it's not). All writers, including myself, need someone to review their writing and offer feedback. This is a normal process. As a novice writer, I suggest you seek out a mentor with writing experience who can offer you impartial feedback on your writing. While you may not always agree with the feedback, the feedback is still very important and can help you gain the perspective you need to improve your article.
As an experienced writer, I skip this step, as I now feel comfortable with my writing style. But as a beginning writer, a mentor can be tremendously helpful.
The DBA community is world-wide, and while most DBAs can speak and read English, writing it is often a challenge. If you are a non-native English speaker, and your English-writing skills are weak, you should find someone with good English-writing skills to help you out. If you don't, you may find that your articles will not be published.
I have edited many articles written by non-English speaking DBAs with poor English writing skills, and I have often found this to be a very frustrating experience. As an editor, it is my job to help the writer improve their article, not to rewrite it. But unfortunately, I often end up completely rewriting most of these articles, as rewriting them is often much faster than trying to edit them.
Once you get feedback from any mentors you may have, it's time for one last rewrite. What you want to do is to carefully consider all the advice you have received and think about how it can be incorporated into your article. Another thing I like to do is to wait a week or so after completing my first draft before doing my final edit and polish. This delay helps you gain perspective on your work, so when you see it again after a week, it will look different to you, and you will more easily be able to find and fix any potential weaknesses in the article. Once this is done, you are ready to submit the article for potential publication.
Given that this is a blog post, and is informally written, I only waited four days before I did my initial edit and polish. If I was writing for publication, I would have waited longer. The longer you wait, the better your perspective.
One of the things I always do for the people who edit my work is to thank them for making me look good in print. Even my most edited and polished articled are still not perfect. Depending on who is publishing your work, your article might go through as many as three different editors. A technical editor's purpose is to review your content for technical accuracy. A content editor's purpose is to help you massage your article so that it is more readable, helping out with the structure of the article. A copy editor's purpose is to clean up any grammar, stylistic, or spelling errors. In some cases, an editor wears more than one hat, and the same person may perform two or more of these edits.
As you get feedback from your editors, it is your job to take their advice and improve your article accordingly. As a new writer, don't feel bad if you get a lot of constructive feedback. It's all part of the learning process. Do your best to learn from the feedback so your writing continues to improve.
The job of an editor is to help improve the quality of the article, not to rewrite the article. I mention this because I have seen many articles that were so poorly written that the only way to make them publishable is to rewrite them from scratch. While I have rewritten some articles from scratch, this is not the editor's job. Generally, when I get such a poorly written article, I will provide some general technical or content editing feedback, then I ask the writer to start all over again, following my general advice. If the author can't do this, then I won't publish it. Beginning writers can't expect that someone else will do their job.
As this is a blog post and not a formal article, this article has not been edited by anyone. Because of this, I am sure there are typos or other problems with this post that could be improved had it been properly edited.
If you have never written an article before, and you want to give it a try, there is lots of advice you can find in books and the Internet. You can take the tips and tricks I have described above, which work well for me, and give them a try, or you can explore other writing advice and see what works best for you.
While it is great that you are reading this article, the only way to really learn how to write is to take the leap and begin writing as soon as you can. In fact, start this weekend. You don't have to write an entire article all at once. For example, consider taking this gentle path for writing your first article.
Almost anyone, even the busiest of DBAs, should be able to find an hour or two each weekend for the next six weeks or so, and write their first article. So give it a try, even though the initial writing experience might seem a little bit painful. Once you do it several times, it will begin to get easier and easier. I promise, as that is what happened to me.
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The celebrity couple, and other real-life couples, hold on to dear life while riding a mechanical bull.
John Mayer and Katy Perry rode a mechanical bull in the desert for "Who You Love" music video, joined by other real-life couples. The lovebirds' collaborative music video was premiered on Tuesday, December 17 on "Good Morning America".
"We set the casting call up for real couples. It's just so authentic ... they were having a great time," Mayer said of the Sophie Muller-directed video. "There's nothing scripted in that video except putting the bull in the middle of the desert." The video also displayed Mayer and Perry's intimacy and ended with confetti splash and her giggle.
Perry explained the meaning of the video, "Relationships are kind of like riding a bull - you hold on for dear life. Sometimes you get a little a little buck here and there, but you get back on."
The song is released as the third single off Mayer's album "Paradise Valley". He told Billboard, "I love you based on the fact that I've tried to run and I'm not running and I give up." Perry wrote her lines in the song as sort of an answer to his lines.
Mayer was first hesitant to include his girlfriend in his album. "The very first thought was you can't do that and then the more I thought about just the music part of it, it made perfect sense, even if I didn't know Katy, it would have made perfect sense," Mayer said. "I went in the other room [and] called her phone."
Perry herself is a fan of Mayer, telling Marie Claire, "[He]'s just a fantastic partner. I've been a fan of his for such a long time. He's got a brilliant, brilliant mind. It's a rad, mature relationship."
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Former Derry wrestler Jimmy Gulibon learning ropes at Penn State
When you talk to Jimmy Gulibon, he comes across as soft-spoken and easy going. He's not overly talkative — humble, you could say.
When he gets on the wrestling mat, however, it's the complete opposite. He combines his lightning-quick moves with his strength and intensity to form an aggressive approach.
After a heralded career at Derry, Gulibon is a redshirt freshman on the Penn State wrestling team. The Nittany Lions, perhaps now the premier wrestling program in America, have won the past two NCAA Division I National Championships and appear poised to win a third this season.
Despite the redshirt to adjust to a much higher level of competition and campus life, Gulibon (133 pounds) has seized every opportunity to make the most of his first year in Happy Valley.
"It's really been a great experience so far," he said. "I go in every day and just do the best I can to keep improving and try to get better. I really like everything about the program and university. The coaches, my teammates and facilities are all really amazing."
He also doesn't have to look far to find top-notch competition to train with on a daily basis.
Penn State (4-0 and ranked No. 2) has a bevy of All-Americans and highly touted wrestlers.
"Practicing here has been incredible," he said. "The level of competition and intensity is amazing. Every day is very hard but very rewarding. The team is great, and there are so many great wrestlers — it just forces you to go so hard every day."
Much like most of his teammates, Gulibon came to Penn State after a successful high school career. Gulibon won four straight PIAA championships — an extremely rare feat — and posted a career 134-4 mark for the Trojans. He also won four Powerade National championships, and competed in the 2012 Dream Team tournaments.
Despite the redshirt, Gulibon got to wrestle in the esteemed Nittany Lion Open in early December. As far as collegiate debuts go, it couldn't have gone much better.
Gulibon went 4-1, with the lone defeat coming in the finals — an intense 3-2 loss to Lehigh's Mason Beckman.
"It was a great start," he said "I was a little nervous and hesitant at first. Once I relaxed and started to open up, I did a lot better. I learned some things I need to improve on, and I can't wait to see (Beckman) again."
Gulibon recorded wins over Clarion's Hunter Jones (15-0), Central Michigan's Mark Grey (8-6) and teammate Frank Martelotti (7-2) prior to the finals.
Gulibon said one of the biggest adjustments in the transition from the WPIAL to the NCAA — especially at its top level — is simply getting through the challenging day-to-day practices. While he said he spent more time practicing in high school, it's the toll of matching up against elite competition on a daily basis that becomes a grind in college.
"Now the biggest difference is just everybody here is very good," he said. "All my teammates wrestle very hard. The thing I really like, though, is when you do have bad practices the coaches here do a great job of getting you back on track."
Gulibon will be in action again Jan. 1-2 at the Southern Scuffle — a two-day tournament in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
"It's almost time to go again," he said. "I'm very excited for the challenge of going down there."
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HOUSTON - Armed robbers held up two north Harris County restaurants within minutes of each other.
The first robbery occurred around 9 p.m. Tuesday at a Taco Bell at 19400 North Freeway. Deputies said the suspects arrived at the restaurant in a stolen vehicle, went inside, and robbed the store at gunpoint.
A few minutes later, deputies said the same thing happened at a Subway located at 10255 North Freeway. Because the descriptions of the suspects matched, deputies believe they are the same ones who robbed the Taco Bell.
No one was injured in either robbery. The crooks escaped with an unknown amount of money.
The investigation is ongoing.
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A YORK man who was made an MBE after working for nearly 50 years with young people in youth clubs across York and running activities for the Duke of Edinburgh Scheme has died, aged 82.
Michael Hutchinson, husband of the late Pam and father to Andrew, Carol, Julie and Richard, died in York Hospital after a short illness.
The grandfather and great-grandfather's funeral was taking place at 12.45pm today at St Mark's Church, Rawcliffe, followed by a private cremation.
Mr Hutchinson, of Clifton Park, was brought up in West Heslerton and worked on the railways for 40 years, gave up his time voluntarily to help hundreds of children at youth groups in Chapelfields , the YWCA Club in Cumberland Street and the Melbourne Youth Club in Fishergate.
He also helped start the Duke of Edinburgh Awards scheme in York and acted as an outdoor instructor for it taking, young people on trips to the North York Moors.
He also competed for the York Railway Institute team in the York Quiz League, and was a keen rugby player for the club in his younger years.


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Los Angeles Lakers point guard Kendall Marshall and the Golden State Warriors' Harrison Barnes teamed up for a funny Vine spoof of Kanye West's infamous "you ain't got the answers" interview with Sway.
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Effective 6/19/09 Amendments set forth in Senate Bill 1057 eliminate the need for the county clerk to obtain a separate criminal history report for those individuals described in Government Code 411.1386(a) and Estates Code 1104.402, if the individual described is certified or provisionally certified by the JBCC. The court may request a copy of the criminal history record information obtained by the JBCC when issuing or renewing the individual's certification. Courts should use the form provided to request a copy of criminal history record information from the JBCC.
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The JBCC rules requires certified and provisionally certified guardians to report any change in home or business contact information and any name change to the Commission. Please use the contact information form located on the Forms page of our website to report such changes.
Annual Reporting
Texas Government Code Chapter 155, Texas Estates Code Sections 1104.302-306 and 1104.257-258 [formerly Probate Code Sections 697 and 697A], and Rule 7.3 of the Rules Governing Guardianship Certification impose requirements for county clerks, the Health & Human Services Commission Office of Guardianship (formerly known as DADS Guardianship Program), guardianship programs and private professional guardians to report certain information to the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. In addition, Estates Code Sections 1104.302-306 and 1104.257-258 [formerly Probate Code Sections 697 and 697A] require guardianship programs and private professional guardians to provide certain information to county clerks.
Reporting forms for calendar year 2016are now available. Reports are due by January 31, 2017. Reminders will be sent the first week in January 2017 Remember, information is to be reported for the entire calendar year, not as a "snapshot" as of the reporting date.
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Information for fiscal year 2016is provided below for your reference.
Note: Private professional guardians must submit original, signed and notarized reporting forms to the Commission by mail or in person. All others may be submit reporting forms by mail, in person or by e-mail as shown on the forms. E-mail submissions are preferred.
Important Notices
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You always want to stop a process gracefully. However, sometimes it's just not possible to do so. Sometimes, you have to kill a process. Sometimes you have to end a process or a process tree when you can't restart them gracefully.
To stop a process in Linux and Mac, use the kill command. In Windows, there's a Powershell cmdlet called Stop-Process that enables you to terminate a process. As with kill, just add the process ID at the end of the command. For example, to stop process 318:
Stop-Process 318
Or you can stop based on the name of the process using the -processname option. For example, to kill a process called minesweeper:
Stop-Process -processname minesweeper
Note: You can include wildcards in these commands as well.
Be careful what you wish for. The reason you'd kill a process rather than reboot is that you don't want to reboot because other processes are working out just fine. You can always kill a process, but some will reboot your boxen.
Finally, there's also taskkill.exe, which can be used as well:
taskkill.exe /F /IM minesweeper.exe /T
krypted February 6th, 2014
Posted In: Active Directory, Microsoft Exchange Server, Windows Server, Windows XP
Tags: end a process by id, kill, killall, process trees, terminate processes, windows
Here's the thing: I'm not very good with computers. So to keep me from hurting myself too badly, I need the simplest interface available that allows me to run multiple applications. But most of the command keys shouldn't work in this interface and I should only have Finder, file and Help menus.
Luckily for my poor MacBook Airs, Apple thought of people like me when they wrote the Finder and invented something called Simple Finder which makes OS X even simpler than it is by default to use. To enable Simple Finder, just go to Parental controls, enable controls for a user and then check the box for Simple Finder. Or, if you have an entire population of users like me, who simply can't be trusted with a full operating environment, you can send the InterfaceLevel key with the contents of simple (easy to remember for those of us who resemble said key) to com.apple.finder and restart our friendly neighborhood Finder:
defaults write com.apple.finder InterfaceLevel simple; killall Finder
Come to think of it, maybe I'm not so awful. Let's say I want to turn that whole Simple Finder thing right back off. Well, all we have to do is delete that key we created and then restart the Finder:
defaults delete com.apple.finder InterfaceLevel; killall Finder
Actually, I am terrible with these things. So much so that it's not appropriate for me to use a computer. Therefore, just take it away. I'll be better off using that Samsung with Windows 8 for awhile. At least there, I won't be able to get any of my apps open or find any of the administrative tools that could damage the computer!
krypted May 17th, 2013
Posted In: Mac OS X, Mac OS X Server, Mac Security, Mass Deployment
Tags: com.apple.finder, defaults, DELETE, enable simple finder, Finder, interfacelevel, killall, parental controls, script, windows 8
For many environments, securing OS X is basically trying to make the computer act more like an iOS device. Some of the easier tasks involve disabling access to certain apps, sandboxing and controlling access to certain features. One of the steps en route to building an iOS-esque environment in OS X is to disable that Go to Folder… option. To do so, set the ProhibitGoToFolder key as true in com.apple.finder:
defaults write com.apple.finder ProhibitGoToFolder -bool true
Then reboot, or kill the Finder:
killall Finder
To undo, set the ProhibitGoToFolder as false:
defaults write com.apple.finder ProhibitGoToFolder -bool false
krypted November 11th, 2012
Posted In: Mac OS X, Mac OS X Server, Mac Security, Mass Deployment
Tags: boolean, com.apple.finder, defaults, killall, prohibitgotofolder, true, write
One of those annoying little things is when you ARD into a system and the Dock is nowhere to be seen. Why do we (or should I say they) autohide Docks on servers? Either way, when I ARD into a box and I don't see a Dock I have this line saved as a Template:
defaults write com.apple.dock autohide -bool false; killall Dock
By writing an autohide key that is false into com.apple.dock for the currently logged in user, I don't have to deal with the Dock disappearing any more. You need to kill the Dock and let it respawn, thus the killall as well.
Once I'm done working with the box, I can show the dock again:
defaults write com.apple.dock autohide -bool true; killall Dock
Or, instead of all this, as diskutant once pointed out, just use Command-Option-d when you ARD in and then again when you log out!
krypted August 30th, 2012
Posted In: Mac OS X
Tags: ARD, com.apple.Dock, defaults write, killall, killall dock, Mac OS X, Remote Desktop, template
When I'm writing, I like to listen to music in the background. When writing, I also like to have everything minimized so I can quickly grab a screenshot of the desktop where needed. This means that when I run into a track that doesn't work with whatever I'm writing that I would need to unminimize iTunes, click the next button and then re-minimize iTunes. Awhile back I found a better way but can't remember where for attribution. So, part of my default user template and imaging framework now includes setting the iTunes Dock icon to show the track that I'm playing so I can easily go to the next song, filing away the current song to remove from whatever playlist at a later date in case I've forgotten who the artist was. By default the iTunes Dock icon doesn't show the current playing track. To tell it to:
defaults write com.apple.dock itunes-notifications -bool TRUE
Then killall Dock:
killall Dock
Now when you click on iTunes in the dock and hold the mouse down, you'll see the following:
If you later decide you don't like this:
defaults write com.apple.dock itunes-notifications -bool FALSE
And then killall Dock:
killall Dock
krypted July 29th, 2012
Posted In: Mac OS X
Tags: Command line, defaults, dock, itunes, itunes dock item, killall, Mac OS X, notifications, write
In Mac OS X Server occasionally the Directory Services daemon will just stop working. To term it you can just run the following command:
killall DirectoryService
krypted July 2nd, 2008
Posted In: Mac OS X Server
Tags: Command line, directoryservice, killall, Mac OS X Server, Open Directory


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Least competent criminals
. In February, David Hampton, 23, was charged in Charlotte County, Fla., with robbing a BP gas station and became the latest such robber to run out of gas in his getaway car even though minutes earlier, obviously, he had been present at a gas station.
. In Marseille, France, in January, a 21-year-old man became the latest bank burglar with an ambitious plan and a mediocre sense of direction, as he drilled through the outside wall of a branch of Banque Populaire but missed the room with the safe deposit boxes and wound up instead in a restroom.


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TWO Royals made a top secret visit to Herefordshire this morning.
A number of police officers were waiting at the station when Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, arrived at Hereford Railway Station shortly after 10.00am.
The couple left the Royal Train and headed straight for a waiting car. They gave the handful of surprised people at the station a wave as they drove off towards Credenhill.
It is believed they went to open a community centre in the village and would also meet members of the SAS. The trip was not open to the media and many of those meeting the royals in Credenhill only received confirmation of the visit late last night.


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If you're worried about your favorite character on Grey's Anatomy take a look at this spoiler!
For those who don't know, it was spoiled that a character from the show would be dying on the season finale. But lips have been locked tight about who that would be. Now, TV Line is revealing some of the characters safe from a meeting with death!
TV Line writes:
Question: Any hints about the big death in the Grey's Anatomy finale? —Jessica
Ausiello: The Originals (i.e. Meredith, Cristina, Alex) are safe. Ditto Bailey.
Question: Could you pleeeease give us a clue about who dies on Grey's Anatomy? I'm losing my mind here! —Kelly
Ausiello: I can also rule out Jackson. And Mark.
Now that we know who's safe, who do you think will be dying?!


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Deep down inside, all housecats just want to kill. They maybe be fluffy and cute on the outside but, in reality, they are cold and merciless. That's why they would love this cardboard "Cats Attack" scratching post. It looks like a series of skyscrapers—right down to the helicopter flying around outside. Much like Godzilla, they will wreak havoc all over downtown.
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Tom Crusie, Katie Holmes and their daughter Suri arrive at Narita International Airport in Chiba, Japan. Upon arrival in Tokyo, the Cruise family were greeted by hundreds of screaming fans.
Katie is the recent Glamour cover girl. In the magazine, the 30-year-old actress says that being mom to 2 1/2-year-old daughter Suri "has been the most amazing experience – in an instant you become strong. You have to be a little bit wiser; it's the most important job in the world."
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STAGE TUBE: First Look - New Clips from ICE AGE: CONTINENTAL DRIFT 3D
ICE AGE CONTINENTAL DRIFT 3D is coming to theaters on July 13th 2012 from 20th Century Fox. The animated adventure film is directed by Steve Martino and Mike Thurmeier and stars Ray Romano, Queen Latifah, Denis Leary, John Leguizamo, Jeremy Renner, Aziz Ansari, Jennifer Lopez, Heather Morris, Nick Frost, Alan Tudyk, Kunal Nayyar, Keke Palmer, Wanda Sykes, Nicki Minaj, Aubrey Graham, Joy Behar and Josh Gad.
One of filmdom's most beloved trios - "Ice Age's" Manny, Diego, and Sid - embark upon their greatest adventure after cataclysm sets an entire continent drift. Separated from the rest of the herd, they use an iceberg as a makeshift ship, which launches them on an epic seafaring quest.
Manny and the gang are challenged like never before to become heroes and do the impossible, as they encounter exotic sea creatures, explore a brave new world, and battle ruthless pirates. And Scrat's reunion with his cursed nut catapults him to places no prehistoric squirrel has gone before.
Get a first look at the just-released clips for the upcoming film below!


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A seventh-grade girl at Shivela Middle School who admitted to making a cellphone video recording of afriend in the locker room while other students were changingclothes will not face criminal charges, although she has beenpunished by the school.
The incident occurred Tuesday and was reported to a physical education teacher at the Murrieta campus Wednesday, according to Murrieta Valley Unified School District spokeswoman Karen Parris.
Parris said 25 to 30 students were recorded and several were aware of what was happening. With the exception of one or two girls, all were dressed, she added.
Murrieta police Lt. Tony Conrad said the school resource officer investigated and determined the girl did not realize others were changing clothes in the background while she recorded her friend.
In order for the girl to be charged with a crime, she would have had to intend to record the girls who were dressing, Conrad said.
"She didn't really intend to record anybody but her friend," Conrad said. "In the background were other girls in various stages of undress."
The investigation found that the clip was not sent to anyone else or posted on a social media site, Conrad said.
If the recording shows up later, the girl could then face charges, he added.
Parris said the school has taken action against the girl for breaking a policy against using a cellphone on campus.
Her name, age and the nature of the discipline was not released because of school privacy laws.
Letters have been sent to students' homes about the incident and the principal met with students from the PE class, Parris said.
According to the Shivela Middle School handbook , students may have a cellphone at school, but may notuse it.
"Therefore, cell phones are allowed on campus but must be turned off and out of sight during school hours," the policy reads. "Students may not have cell phones out during class for checking time, calculating, taking pictures, text messaging, incoming/outgoing calls, electronic bullying, electronic threats, or 'sexting' (sent via cell phone) or for any other reason. Absolutely no cell phones, cameras or recording devices are allowed in locker rooms."
The California Education Code Section provides for disciplinary action to be taken if a student uses any electronic recording or listening device without permission.
Students caught violating the Shivela policy will have their phone taken away for the day. Upon a second offense, the phone is taken and is only returned to a parent.
The penalty for the third offense is the same as the second, but the student will face further discipline.
The policy was specifically addressed at the start of the school year, Parris said, and spoken about again during an annual assembly featuring representatives of the county district attorney's office.
Parris said the ban on videotaping was mentioned and students were told they could be suspended and face legal consequences for violating the policy.
"The students were very well-informed what the school policy and that law is about that," she said.
Parris said the incident can serve as what teachers like to call a "teachable moment."
"Unfortunately, sometimes students don't realize the harm or damage that can result in doing something like that," Parris said. "Hopefully this will be an opportunity for those students to learn the consequences can be serious."


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Chennai, Sep 21 (IANS) Actress Catherine Tresa, known for her work in Malayalam, Telugu and Kannada films, will make her Tamil debut opposite Karthi Sivakumar in the upcoming romantic-drama "Kaali".
"We have roped in Catherine for the film. I liked her performance in her recent Telugu film 'Iddarammayilatho' and therefore decided to cast her. She, along with a few other debutants from the film, are currently undergoing a month-long acting workshop," the film's director P. Ranjith told IANS.
The film, which will be produced by Studio Green, is expected to go on the floors soon.
"Karthi will play a character that resides in North Madras. The film will highlight what makes this particular character from that part of Chennai so special," he added.
"Kaali" will also feature Nassar and Balasingh among a host of debutants in important roles.
Meanwhile, Karthi is awaiting the release of Tamil films - "All in All Azhagu Raja" and "Biriyani".


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In my teachings, I try to be an encourager, reminding people that God loves them and has a plan for their lives. But it wouldn't be very loving of me if all I ever served up were messages about how much God loves you. That would be like expecting to be healthy eating nothing but a steady diet of dessert. To grow strong in the Lord, you need a balanced diet that includes not just comfort and encouragement, but also clear instruction on what you must do to grow in your faith.
In other words, if you want to be strong like Popeye, you have to eat your spinach!
For many of you, two of the yuckiest vegetables on your plate are discipline and self-control. Yet, without discipline and self-control, you'll never achieve the dreams and goals God has planted in your heart, let alone live a life that glorifies Him. If you're going to persevere and be the person God wants you to be, you must learn to practice discipline and self-control.
Hebrews 12:11 says, "No discipline is enjoyable while it is happening—it's painful! But afterward there will be a peaceful harvest of right living for those who are trained in this way" (NLT).
There is nothing more wonderful or comfortable than having grown in God to a place where you are at peace with Him in every area of your life. Learning to live with discipline and self-control brings a harvest of peace that far exceeds the short-term thrill of living without boundaries or accountability.
By the same token, there is nothing worse than waking up with a guilty conscience, knowing there's something unsettled between you and God. The only way to settle things with Him is by learning to say "no" to the things that poison your life, and sticking with people and situations that contribute to your spiritual well being. Understand that God has put those people and situations in your life to polish you and mold you into the image of Christ.
Maybe you think learning self-control is too hard. You say, "I don't have any willpower." But discipline is much more than just having willpower. John 15:5 says we can't do anything apart from God. It took me a lot of years of frustration and wasted effort to learn that I could not make happen what only God can do.
If you want to build discipline and self-control into your life, study, pray and linger in the presence of God – and tell Him you know you can't do anything if He doesn't make it happen. Spend a little time every day in His Word. Spending time with God is where everything comes together.
If God is dealing with you about your behavior and attitudes, instead of brooding because you can no longer get away with the things you once got away with, you should rejoice. That's the Holy Spirit coming alive inside you.
God has planted a seed in your heart and it's growing. Believe that God is working in your heart to make you want more of what He has for your life than just getting your own way. You can water that seed by seeking Him with your whole heart. The more you pray, study and read the Word, the more you will see the positive results of doing the right thing, which will make you want to do even more right things.
This article is taken from Joyce's four-CD series, Developing Discipline and Self-Control.


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|From: Jens Axel Søgaard (jensaxel at soegaard.net)
Date: Sun Mar 2 16:35:55 EST 2003
Robert Bruce Findler wrote: > At Sun, 2 Mar 2003 15:16:45 +0100, Jens_Axel_Søgaard wrote: >> Deja vu. I had the same problem until Robby showed me the solution: >> >> http://www.cs.utah.edu/plt/mailarch/plt-scheme-2002/msg00288.html > > I wonder if that was in the days before the paint-callback as init-arg > to canvas%. In any case, the above is a more general solution that > you'd need if you wanted to catch mouse or keyboard events in the > canvas in addition to drawing in it. I don't know - I wasn't aware of the other solution (I didn't get your message until after I sent mine), which is much simpler. -- Jens Axel Søgaard
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HEAR the word "fat" and most of us think "bad" and "I should eat less of
it" – but not all fat should be off the menu.
Not only are there some good fats, research shows HIGHER rather than very
low-fat diets can actually help with long-term weight loss goals.
Here Sun nutritionist AMANDA URSELL and fitness expert NICKI WATERMAN give
you their ultimate guide to fat – what to eat, what to avoid and how to burn
off unwanted fat with exercise.
VERY low-fat diets can be successful, says Amanda. However, it has been shown
that over the long term, a Mediterranean-style diet that includes olive oil,
nuts and seeds – and as a result is relatively high in fat – gives equally
good short-term results, but better long-term success.
Researchers think this is because it is more palatable and psychologically
feels less like you are on a diet.
Our latest national food survey shows that most of us are eating too much
saturated fat. This is the type of fat that triggers our liver to pump out
"bad" cholesterol, which in turn increases our risk of furred-up arteries
and heart disease.
On the other hand, most people ate no oily fish such as salmon, tuna, mackerel
and sardines – a source of "good" fat. A lack of these fish in the diet
points to us getting too little of the "good" omega-3 fats, which our bodies
need for our brains to work well, our skin to be in great condition and our
blood to flow freely.
Check my guide below to upping good fats and reducing the bad ones. The
maximum daily amounts of fat we should eat are 70g for women and 90g for
men. Of this, a maximum 20g should be saturated for women and 30g for men.
FOODS with the most unsaturated fats tend to be fish, nuts and seeds, of which
we need to eat more.
Unsaturated fats can be split into two types – monounsaturated and
Monounsaturated fats are found in good amounts in olive oil, nuts and
Polyunsaturated fats are found in sunflower and rapeseed oil, nuts, seeds and
spreads we use on bread and toast. Both are good for the heart and
Though unsaturated fats are "good", they still need to be eaten in moderation.
A diet very high in fat can cause weight gain, even if you are getting the
fat from foods such as avocados and olive oil.
Serving Sizes
Nuts and seeds – 30g/a handful
Vegetable oils – A teaspoon when cooking or using in dressings
Vegetable oil spreads – 10g max on bread or toast
Avocado – 1 medium-size fruit
Swap snacks such as chocolate and biscuits for a handful of nuts such as
almonds or cashews or sunflower or pumpkin seeds.
Try sprinkling seeds on yogurt, porridge or salads as a way of including them
in your diet.
OMEGA-3 fats are special types of fatty acids that we must eat or our health
Omega-3 fats are found in oily fish such as salmon and fresh tuna as well as
fish-oil supplements and flax seeds.
Our bodies find it much easier to use omega-3s from oily fish than from seeds.
Aim for at least one portion of oily fish a week (pregnant women or women of
child-bearing age should stick to two portions a week).
Try this easy recipe for salmon paté: Mix a tablespoon of virtually fat-free
fromage frais with a teaspoon each of horseradish relish, lemon juice and
chopped chives.
Add 100g of tinned salmon (drained). Season with black pepper and mix
thoroughly. Spread on a slice of toasted wholemeal bread or crispbread.
If this is a lunch for work, keep the paté separate and spread on the bread
when you are ready to eat.
GENERALLY, foods that have the most saturated fats come from animals and
include things such as butter, cream, fatty cuts of meat, takeaways, pies
and puddings.
HERE are some simple swaps to reduce saturated fat in your diet:
Choose lean cuts of meat. While lean meat is more expensive, you can buy less
and bulk it out with pulses, such as kidney beans in a chilli con carne, for
Opt for low-fat cheese such as cottage and ricotta. Swap full-fat for
reduced-fat cheddar. "Reduced" means that the cheese has 25 per cent fewer
calories than the original. But remember even reduced-fat cheddar can still
be relatively high in total fat.
Grill, bake, poach or steam food rather than frying or roasting.
Use a measuring spoon when using oil to cook to keep track of how much you are
adding. One tablespoon of oil provides 14g of fat and 124 calories.
Leave out butter or spread in sandwiches and use very low-fat mayonnaise or
salad cream instead. Your taste buds will soon adapt.
HERE'S my guide to reading food labels to help you monitor fat intake:
A food is "high" in fat if its nutrition label says it is giving you more than
20g of fat per 100g.
A food is "low" in fat if its nutrition label says it is giving you 3g of fat
or less per 100g.
A food is "high" in saturates if it contains more than 5g saturates per 100g.
A food is "low" in saturates if it contains 1.5g saturates or less per 100g.
Contrary to the myth, grapefruit and pineapple do not "burn" fat.
Green tea does appear to have a slight fat-burning effect, as does eating
chillies or chilli sauce such as Tabasco with a meal.
Coconut oil is becoming more popular for cooking, but unlike other oils, it is
very rich in saturated fat. Use sparingly.
BUTTER, 10g pat – 7.3g fat, 5.7g saturated fat
FLORA ORIGINAL, 10g pat – 4g fat, 1g saturated fat
WHOLE MILK, 100ml on cereal – 3.6g fat, 2.3g saturated fat
SKIMMED MILK, 100ml on cereal – 0.1g fat, 0g saturated fat
BIG MAC, MEDIUM FRIES – 40g fat, 12g saturated fat
BAKED POTATO AND BAKED BEANS – 0.4g fat, 0g saturated fat
TWO PORK SAUSAGES – 22g fat, 8g saturated fat
TWO SLICES LEAN BEEF – 1.2g fat, 0.6g saturated fat
FITNESS expert Nicki Waterman says: "It's a little-known fact that over
time aerobic training becomes counter-productive to fat loss because the
body adapts to workouts after eight weeks. After that, fat burning tails
"Intense interval training is more effective for fat loss."
Here's Nicki's guide to interval training, based on the Tabata style of
workout named after Dr Izumi Tabata, a scientist who has studied the
effectiveness of different types of exercise.
Choose your exercises based on your equipment availability and your fitness
Exercise can be on a rowing machine, spin bike, treadmill or you can do
push-ups, squat thrusts, boxing and skipping but you must be prepared to
work hard and use a watch to set the intervals.
Work as hard as you can for 20 seconds and then rest for 10 seconds. You
repeat this sequence eight times and then you rest for two minutes.
You can then repeat the whole process again with the same exercise or choose
another one.
NOTE: Please check with your doctor before starting any exercise
programme and do a low-intensity warm-up so your muscles are ready for
action. And remember to push yourself hard!
BURPEES: Start in a press-up position before jumping your legs into a
low squat position. Jump as high as you can. Return to low squat position,
place hands on the ground and kick your legs out so you are back in the
press-up position. Repeat.
SQUAT JUMPS: Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart. Squat down.
Jump up explosively as you rise up. As you land, lower into the squat
position again.
TRICEP DIPS: Sit on a bench or chair. Hands should be next to your
hips. Lift your weight up on to your hands and walk your feet out until your
legs are straight (you can bend your legs to make it easier). Bend your
elbows to 90° and lower your hips down. Push back up without locking the
elbows at the top of the exercise.
BICYCLE SPRINTS: You can get your heart rate sky-rocketing for 20
seconds on a bike. Tip: It's a little easier to time and to rest on a
stationary bike, rather than a real one.
SWIMMING: The ultimate non-impact exercise. Pick whichever stroke you
are most comfortable with and sprint away. Tip: Try to find your own lane!


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New Patch-Based Wearable Sensor Combines Advanced Skin Adhesives and Sensor Technologies
Advances in adhesives, materials, software and sensor technologies are spurring development of a new generation of wearable sensors and monitors for medical and health management applications. A notable example is a patch-based wearable sensor that adheres comfortably to the user's skin and continuously gathers physiological and lifestyle information, with certain versions that will include vital signs and other indicators for up to seven days. The patch-based wearable sensor represents a major advancement in personal monitoring device design, functionality and wear time.
Metria™ patch-based wearable sensor. (Photo courtesy of Avery Dennison Medical Solutions.)
This innovative solution results from a close collaboration between three best in class partners: Avery Dennison Medical Solutions, a global leader in adhesive technologies and material sciences and complex manufacturing platforms for medical applications, Proteus Digital Health, Inc., a leading developer of wearable and ingestible sensing technology that helps people develop and sustain healthy habits, and BodyMedia, Inc., who brings its propriety algorithms and experience as a pioneer and category leader in continuous on-body monitoring.
The device contains multiple sensors that enable monitoring of key health indicators including heart rate, respiration, steps taken, activity and sleep patterns. Data from the patch-based wearable sensor is uploaded to a computer or mobile device, providing a snapshot of the user's health. The information can be used to guide performance or behavioral modifications in support of sports and fitness or health and wellness goals.
A Collaborative Effort
At first, the patch-based wearable sensor project began between Proteus Digital Health and Avery Dennison Medical Solutions with the idea to combine Proteus' advanced sensor technologies with Avery Dennison Medical Solutions' expertise in skin-friendly adhesives and complex manufacturing platforms. The two companies identified a significant opportunity in the wearable sensor market and agreed to work together on a patch-based device with a differentiated set of performance characteristics. To support commercialization of the product, Avery Dennison Medical Solutions introduced the Metria™ Wearable Sensor Technology* platform, from which the initial product for consumer applications would be launched.
BodyMedia also joined the team soon after as Avery Dennison Medical Solutions' first commercial partner, bringing enhancements to the program that include sensor technology experience, validated algorithms and a vast portfolio of related intellectual property. The company develops armband-style body monitoring systems designed for longer-term use and viewed the patch-based wearable sensor concept as a complement to its existing weight management product line as well as new markets that BodyMedia will be entering with this platform. As part of the agreement, BodyMedia licensed to Avery Dennison Medical Solutions a proprietary suite of algorithms to track specific data such as energy expenditure, which would be incorporated into the product to monitor calories burned.
Once the basic form and features of the device were defined, product development activities accelerated. They consisted of four distinct but interrelated elements: materials development and selection, product and hardware design, manufacturing process and manufacturing equipment. Technical experts from the various areas collaborated from the start. The goal was to create a device that was functional and appealing to the consumer, but could be manufactured in a way to significantly drive down cost.
Adhesive and Material Development
A big challenge was formulating a skin-friendly adhesive for the patch-based wearable sensor that met several key requirements: The adhesive had to be gentle, yet strong, to minimize the potential for discomfort or irritation upon removal, but ensure user confidence and quality of life during wear. It had to perform, staying in place during daily activities. To meet these requirements, Avery Dennison Medical Solutions custom-designed a new skin-friendly adhesive formulation.
A foam substrate carries the adhesive and provides a waterproof enclosure for the device's electronics—battery, ASIC and memory, and ECG. In addition to its sophisticated design and functionality, the patch-based wearable sensor has a low profile and can be worn comfortably and inconspicuously.
Designing the Manufacturing Platform
As product development activities proceeded, manufacturing experts at Avery Dennison Medical Solutions consulted with team members involved in design, adhesives, electronics and materials. It was critical that the device under development could be mass produced.
The team has designed and is currently testing an integrated roll-to-roll manufacturing and packaging system that handles and assembles the various components of the device in sequence in line-to-line fashion. A special press completes the manufacturing process by enclosing the components in an integrated module and then automatically packaging the assembled product.
Future Applications
The first patch-based wearable sensor is scheduled to launch with BodyMedia in late 2012. Avery Dennison Medical Solutions and its business partners envision additional consumer applications, as well as potential clinical applications. They are committed to pursuing opportunities for new wearable sensor technologies in the mobile health sector, which industry experts forecast will exceed $2 billion by 2015.
Deepak Prakash is the Global Market Segment Manager at Avery Dennison Medical Solutions.


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|Glimcher Presentation at Citigroup 2013 Global Property CEO Conference
|March 5, 2013 at 3:35 p.m., Eastern Time
|Presentation Dial-In: 646.490.2858, Passcode: 9603090374
Glimcher Realty Trust (NYSE: GRT), one of the country's premier retail REITs, today announced that Chairman and CEO Michael P. Glimcher and Executive Vice President and CFO Mark E. Yale will present an overview of the company followed by a question and answer period at the Citigroup 2013 Global Property CEO Conference. At this conference, investors and real estate companies come together to interact in one location through roundtable discussions and one-on-one meetings. Glimcher's roundtable presentation will take place on Tuesday, March 5, 2013 beginning at 3:35 p.m. at the Westin Diplomat in Hollywood, Florida. This presentation will not be webcast, but participants may dial in at the number below. A copy of the presentation will be available following the presentation on the Company's website on Tuesday, March 5, 2013.
About Glimcher Realty Trust Glimcher Realty Trust, a real estate investment trust, is a recognized leader in the ownership, management, acquisition and development of retail properties, including mixed use, open-air and enclosed regional malls as well as outlet centers. Glimcher owns interests in and manages 29 properties with total gross leasable area totaling approximately 21.7 million square feet.


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Looking for a quick fix to brighten up your space? Add a table lamp or two!
Los Angeles house flipper and star of Bravo's Flipping Out (Tuesdays, 10 p.m./ET) Jeff Lewis tells UsMagazine.com floor and table lamps are a great way to enhance a space without spending a fortune.
PHOTOS: At home with the stars
"Floor and table lamps are an easy way to give your space ambient light," Lewis tells Us. "It's great to mix and match designs. [I] encourage homeowners not to buy a matching floor and table lamp set."
Such lighting -- which Lewis suggests keeping at a low wattage for soft light -- can serve as one of the home's most functional accessories.
"If you get tired of the look, switching out the shade or placement adds flexibility," our expert says.
But don't go too overboard when placing your lighting fixtures.
"Place lamps where they are functional. You don't want to over-accessorize a space," Lewis warns.


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Stacy Keibler is photographed hitting the waves on jet ski during a vacation in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico with the 'Descendants' actor and their friends, Cindy Crawford and Molly Sims.
Stacy Keibler is celebrating her Thanksgiving with a little fun in the sun. The former WWE wrestler went on a vacation in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico with boyfriend George Clooney for the holiday, and on Thursday, November 24, she was snapped racing around the blue water on a jet ski.
The 32-year-old beauty donned a pink bikini, life jacket and RayBan sunglasses for the activity. Her actor boyfriend, however, had to miss out on the water sport since he recently underwent elbow surgery. Instead, she was joined by celebrity friends Cindy Crawford and Molly Sims, who brought along with their husbands, Rande Gerber and Scott Stuber.
Stacy has gushed about the Mexican getaway when asked how she'd be spending Turkey Day recently. She told PEOPLE, "We're going to Cabo with our friends and family." It is not her first trip to Cabo with George though. In October, the couple rented a villa in the area to celebrate her birthday.
Before the trip, Stacy and George spent some quality time together watching an NFL game. At the time, the former contestant on "Dancing with the Stars" tweeted, "You kno its love when your boyfriend has elbow surgery 2 days ago and takes u to a #ravens game...especially when he's a Bengals fan."


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Wednesday, August 23, 2017
Colorectal Diseases
Post-surgery anal fissure problems
I had surgery to repair an anal fissure in early September 2006. Specifically, I had a fissurectomy and a lateral internal sphincterotomy.
It`s late November 2006 now, and I`m still having pain, bleeding, and itching. The bleeding is rare, but I itch daily, and usually have pain with bowel movements.
Post-surgery, I did everything I was told to do (sitz baths, Colace, etc.). But, I never healed from my surgery.
I drink plenty of fluids, eat at least 30 grams of fiber daily, and I exercise for 1-2 hours per day. I am in my mid-20s and otherwise extremely healthy. I have had a full colonoscopy, and everything is normal, except for my anus.
The surgery did lessen my symptoms. For example, my itching no longer wakes me up while sleeping, and the pain isn`t as bad. But, I`m not better.
Is it time for another surgery? Why haven`t I healed? Do you have any suggestions?
Please help!
Lateral internal sphincterotomy for the treatment of chronic anal fissure/ulcer is successful in relieving symptoms 98% of the time. Reasons for non- healing after fissure surgery- incomplete sphincterotomy; Crohn's disease; poor toileting habits (hard stools, prolonged sitting on the toilet, straining, chronic diarrhea). Ask your surgeon why you haven't healed, and if he or she cannot explain it, seek a second opinion. You may not get the answer- sometimes we just don't know- but a fresh perspective sometimes is very helpful
Janice Frederick Rafferty, MD
Professor of Surgery
Chief of Colorectal Surgery Division
College of Medicine
University of Cincinnati


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Following a day off on Tuesday, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers returned to the practice field at One Buc Place Wednesday and Thursday.
During Thursday's session, which was open to the public, the defense had its share of strong moments. Led by Lavonte David and Michael Johnson, the defense kept backup quarterback Mike Glennon off balance for much of the red zone drill.[Michael Compton photo/Buccaneers in red zone drill at training camp]
On offense, running backs Doug Martin and rookie Chris Sims struggled to get past a swarming defensive front, but both flashed sharp acceleration in space.
Wide receiver Vincent Jackson appears to be developing a healthy chemistry with starting quarterback Josh McCown. Jackson has been the go-to receiver for McCown during red zone drills. If practice is any indication, it looks as if they will become a productive pass combination this season.
"They have to have good chemistry," head coach Smith said in the Tampa Tribune. "Vincent is our No. 1 receiver. We're banking on him making a lot of plays. Chemistry or whatever you want to call it between he and Josh has to be good. Vince is a playmaker. When you get down there, you've got to get the ball in your playmaker's hands."
Tempers flared during Wednesday's session. At the center of one of the skirmishes was center Evan Dietrich-Smith, who got into it with defensive tackle Matthew Masifilo after the whistle during an 11-on-11 drill.
"Every day at practice you see something different," Smith said. "The longer it goes, the more chippy it gets here and there. We had a few scuffles. I tell the guys: 'You don't want to fight because in the game, they throw you out of the game, and that's not good. We're getting ready for the season, and we want it to be as game-like as possible. But if you do feel like you just have to mix it up with a guy, fight him the way you would fight your brother. No cheap shots or anything like that. And after that, you've got to get in for the next play while you're tired."
The Bucs continue training camp with a night practice at Raymond James Stadium tomorrow, Aug. 1, beginning at 7:30 p.m.
"We're continuing to get good work," Smith said in his daily presser following Thursday's practice. "Looking forward to tomorrow night. It's one thing to practice on the practice field, but when you go to the stadium it's a different feel. Our players are excited about getting a feel for Raymond James Stadium. Of course, a lot of them, this will be their first time out there."
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