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Here is a rundown of some tips learned so far in the forums since the Storm2's release. Feel free to add your own.
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-Download the following file and install it via the restore function in Blackberry Desktop Manager
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Screen is too mushy or bouncy or anything else.
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Wifi is not White, only Grey
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Battery door is loose or too tight. Try these solutions at your own risk!
-Try to remove it, put the top in first, lay it down and press the side bottom down till it clicks.
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I have a Blue Checkmark next to Wi-Fi under manage connections.
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Where can I download Bing? It wasn't preinstalled and it's not on their website.
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How do I select a set of messages to delete at once?
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Battery draining too fast. How to improve?
-Change mobile network to 1xEV instead of Global.
-Turn Wi-Fi and Bluetooth off
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Demo Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmnzV_iHY0g

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1. Re: JBoss Cache using Multicast.kbisla Oct 30, 2005 11:30 PM (in response to kbisla)
One other thing to add, the JBossCache running on the jboss server uses the following transaction
while the client uses
hope this helps.
2. Re: JBoss Cache using Multicast.ben.wang Oct 31, 2005 1:05 PM (in response to kbisla)
I am not sure why either. But if it is deadlock, it should timeout in 15 seconds (as a default). So you should be able to see it from the log.
3. Re: JBoss Cache using Multicast.kbisla Nov 2, 2005 4:05 PM (in response to kbisla)
So here's whats happening.
Tree cache is running happily on jboss server, on turning the debug on it prints all the _put to the cache.
But the client cannot receive any cache updates (actually it does briefly some times upto a few minutes and then never hears anything again).
I suspect the treecache on the server is not writing the message out on the wire or something (the jgroup channel).
I also updated to the latest jboss-cache i.e. 1.2.4 and jgroups 2.2.8.
Not be paranoid or something but to very sure i have
as a symbolic link to the same jboss-cache-service.xml as the client is
using. so they are definitely using the same multicast port etc etc...
I have also put the xml in this post.
Also want to mention the client is a java swing application.
Another thing i did to see what's happening on the cache is, i wrote a
very simple java app which just prints what ever it hear on the cache to the console.
so after the swing app stoped receiving message, i started the simple java app which write to the console and here's what it's output.
using [jboss-cache-service.xml] cache config and [/] region 0 [main] INFO cache.PropertyConfigurator - Found existing property editor for org.w3c.dom.Element: org.jboss.util.propertyeditor.ElementEditor@15cda3f 38 [main] INFO cache.PropertyConfigurator - configure(): attribute size: 13 60 [main] INFO cache.TreeCache - setting cluster properties from xml to: UDP(mcast_addr=184.108.40.206;mcast_port=48866;ip_ttl=64;ip_mcast=true;mcast_send_buf_size=150000;mcast_recv_buf_size=150000;ucast_send_buf_size=150000;ucast_recv_buf_size=80000;loopback=true):PING(timeout=20000;num_initial_members=1;up_thread=false;down_thread=false):MERGE2(min_interval=10000;max_interval=20000):FD_SOCK:VERIFY_SUSPECT(timeout=15000;up_thread=false;down_thread=false):pbcast.NAKACK(gc_lag=50;retransmit_timeout=600,1200,2400,4800;max_xmit_size=8192;up_thread=false;down_thread=false):UNICAST(timeout=600,1200,2400;window_size=100;min_threshold=10;down_thread=false):pbcast.STABLE(desired_avg_gossip=20000;up_thread=false;down_thread=false):FRAG(frag_size=8192;down_thread=false;up_thread=false):pbcast.GMS(join_timeout=10000;join_retry_timeout=20000;shun=false;print_local_addr=true):pbcast.STATE_TRANSFER(up_thread=true;down_thread=true) cache name : TreeCache-Cluster cluster props : UDP(mcast_addr=220.127.116.11;mcast_port=48866;ip_ttl=64;ip_mcast=true;mcast_send_buf_size=150000;mcast_recv_buf_size=150000;ucast_send_buf_size=150000;ucast_recv_buf_size=80000;loopback=true):PING(timeout=20000;num_initial_members=1;up_thread=false;down_thread=false):MERGE2(min_interval=10000;max_interval=20000):FD_SOCK:VERIFY_SUSPECT(timeout=15000;up_thread=false;down_thread=false):pbcast.NAKACK(gc_lag=50;retransmit_timeout=600,1200,2400,4800;max_xmit_size=8192;up_thread=false;down_thread=false):UNICAST(timeout=600,1200,2400;window_size=100;min_threshold=10;down_thread=false):pbcast.STABLE(desired_avg_gossip=20000;up_thread=false;down_thread=false):FRAG(frag_size=8192;down_thread=false;up_thread=false):pbcast.GMS(join_timeout=10000;join_retry_timeout=20000;shun=false;print_local_addr=true):pbcast.STATE_TRANSFER(up_thread=true;down_thread=true) init state retrival time out : 5000 cache mode : REPL_ASYNC 76 [main] WARN cache.TreeCache TreeCache - No transaction manager lookup class has been defined. Transactions cannot be used 94 [main] INFO cache.TreeCache TreeCache - interceptor chain is: class org.jboss.cache.interceptors.CallInterceptor class org.jboss.cache.interceptors.LockInterceptor class org.jboss.cache.interceptors.UnlockInterceptor class org.jboss.cache.interceptors.ReplicationInterceptor 94 [main] INFO cache.TreeCache TreeCache - cache mode is REPL_ASYNC 434 [DownHandler (UDP)] INFO protocols.UDP - sockets will use interface 192.168.3.1 437 [DownHandler (UDP)] INFO protocols.UDP - socket information: local_addr=192.168.3.1:32854, mcast_addr=126.96.36.199:48866, bind_addr=/192.168.3.1, ttl=64 sock: bound to 192.168.3.1:32854, receive buffer size=80000, send buffer size=131071 mcast_recv_sock: bound to 192.168.3.1:48866, send buffer size=131071, receive buffer size=131071 mcast_send_sock: bound to 192.168.3.1:32856, send buffer size=131071, receive buffer size=131071 ------------------------------------------------------- GMS: address is 192.168.3.1:32854 ------------------------------------------------------- 10464 [DownHandler (GMS)] WARN pbcast.ClientGmsImpl - join(192.168.3.1:32854) failed, retrying 40468 [DownHandler (GMS)] WARN pbcast.ClientGmsImpl - join(192.168.3.1:32854) failed, retrying . . . . . . 130491 [DownHandler (GMS)] WARN pbcast.ClientGmsImpl - join(192.168.3.1:32854) failed, retrying
The shared jboss-cache-service.xml
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> <!-- ===================================================================== --> <!-- --> <!-- Sample TreeCache Service Configuration --> <!-- --> <!-- ===================================================================== --> <server> <!-- ==================================================================== --> <!-- Defines TreeCache configuration --> <!-- ==================================================================== --> <mbean code="org.jboss.cache.TreeCache" name="jboss.cache:service=TreeCache"> <depends>jboss:service=Naming</depends> <depends>jboss:service=TransactionManager</depends> <!-- Configure the TransactionManager <attribute name="TransactionManagerLookupClass">org.jboss.cache.DummyTransactionManagerLookup</attribute> --> <!-- Isolation level : SERIALIZABLE REPEATABLE_READ (default) READ_COMMITTED READ_UNCOMMITTED NONE --> <attribute name="IsolationLevel">NONE</attribute> <!-- Valid modes are LOCAL, REPL_ASYNC and REPL_SYNC --> <attribute name="CacheMode">REPL_ASYNC</attribute> <!-- Just used for async repl: use a replication queue --> <attribute name="UseReplQueue">true</attribute> <!-- Replication interval for replication queue (in ms) --> <attribute name="ReplQueueInterval">0</attribute> <!-- Max number of elements which trigger replication --> <attribute name="ReplQueueMaxElements">0</attribute> <!-- Name of cluster. Needs to be the same for all clusters, in order to find each other --> <attribute name="ClusterName">TreeCache-Cluster</attribute> <!-- JGroups protocol stack properties. Can also be a URL, e.g. file:/home/bela/default.xml <attribute name="ClusterProperties"></attribute> --> <attribute name="ClusterConfig"> <config> <!-- UDP: if you have a multihomed machine, set the bind_addr attribute to the appropriate NIC IP address --> <!-- UDP: On Windows machines, because of the media sense feature being broken with multicast (even after disabling media sense) set the loopback attribute to true --> <UDP mcast_addr="220.127.116.11" mcast_port="48866" ip_ttl="64" ip_mcast="true" mcast_send_buf_size="150000" mcast_recv_buf_size="150000" ucast_send_buf_size="150000" ucast_recv_buf_size="80000" loopback="true"/> <PING timeout="20000" num_initial_members="1" up_thread="false" down_thread="false"/> <MERGE2 min_interval="10000" max_interval="20000"/> <!-- <FD shun="true" up_thread="true" down_thread="true" />--> <FD_SOCK/> <VERIFY_SUSPECT timeout="15000" up_thread="false" down_thread="false"/> <pbcast.NAKACK gc_lag="50" retransmit_timeout="600,1200,2400,4800" max_xmit_size="8192" up_thread="false" down_thread="false"/> <UNICAST timeout="600,1200,2400" window_size="100" min_threshold="10" down_thread="false"/> <pbcast.STABLE desired_avg_gossip="20000" up_thread="false" down_thread="false"/> <FRAG frag_size="8192" down_thread="false" up_thread="false"/> <pbcast.GMS join_timeout="10000" join_retry_timeout="20000" shun="false" print_local_addr="true"/> <pbcast.STATE_TRANSFER up_thread="true" down_thread="true"/> </config> </attribute> <!-- Whether or not to fetch state on joining a cluster --> <attribute name="FetchStateOnStartup">true</attribute> <!-- The max amount of time (in milliseconds) we wait until the initial state (ie. the contents of the cache) are retrieved from existing members in a clustered environment --> <attribute name="InitialStateRetrievalTimeout">5000</attribute> <!-- Number of milliseconds to wait until all responses for a synchronous call have been received. --> <attribute name="SyncReplTimeout">20000</attribute> <!-- Max number of milliseconds to wait for a lock acquisition --> <attribute name="LockAcquisitionTimeout">15000</attribute> <!-- Name of the eviction policy class. --> <attribute name="EvictionPolicyClass"></attribute> <!-- Indicate whether to use marshalling or not. Set this to true if you are running under a scoped class loader, e.g., inside an application server. Default is "false". --> <attribute name="UseMarshalling">false</attribute> </mbean> <!-- Uncomment to get a graphical view of the TreeCache MBean above --> <!-- <mbean code="org.jboss.cache.TreeCacheView" name="jboss.cache:service=TreeCacheView">--> <!-- <depends>jboss.cache:service=TreeCache</depends>--> <!-- <attribute name="CacheService">jboss.cache:service=TreeCache</attribute>--> <!-- </mbean>--> </server>
4. Re: JBoss Cache using Multicast.manik Nov 3, 2005 5:13 AM (in response to kbisla)
I know this may sound simplistic, but does multicast work in the first place? I.e., have you been successful in running tests like Draw?
5. Re: JBoss Cache using Multicast.kbisla Nov 3, 2005 11:45 AM (in response to kbisla)
As i said in my original post that's the first thing i thought too and so tested multicast using
org.jgroups.tests.McastSenderTest and McastReceiverTest
and found it to be working absolutely fine. I haven't tried the draw app though.
Initially the cache seems to work fine during which the client gets all the updates etc
but after a few minutes the client never hears anything.
so to investigate further as to whats happening on the transport level i also started org.jgroups.tests.McastReceiverTest
which prints out all the updates sent out by the server,
but when the client stop to see the cache updates the McastReceiverTest
prints the NACKACKSTABLE message...
see the output below.
does this ring a bell ?
_replicateur[Ljava.lang.Object;??X?s)lxpsrjava.util.LinkedList)S]J`?"xpwsq~w_putuq~psrorg.jboss.cache.Fqnp?0??yxpwt1xt1q~srjava.lang. [sender=192.168.3.1:32773] 0228j?NAKACKSTABLE???????UDPTreeCache-Cluster[sender=192.168.3.1:32777] 0228j?NAKACKSTABLE???????UDPTreeCache-Cluster[sender=192.168.3.1:32777]
Also if i start another jboss-cache client right after the main client stops getting updates here's what it outputs....
------------------------------------------------------- GMS: address is 192.168.3.1:32789 ------------------------------------------------------- 10461 [DownHandler (GMS)] WARN pbcast.ClientGmsImpl - join(192.168.3.1:32789) failed, retrying 40465 [DownHandler (GMS)] WARN pbcast.ClientGmsImpl - join(192.168.3.1:32789) failed, retrying 70470 [DownHandler (GMS)] WARN pbcast.ClientGmsImpl - join(192.168.3.1:32789) failed, retrying
6. Re: JBoss Cache using Multicast.ben.wang Nov 3, 2005 1:35 PM (in response to kbisla)
This looks like jgroups issue. So the question is what is your OS and JDK? Maybe it is this or your enviornment that is causing the problem.
One way to trouble shoot this is to use two standalone JBossCache instances (i.e., not to use MBean) and do some loadtest to see if you can re-produce this.
7. Re: JBoss Cache using Multicast.kbisla Nov 3, 2005 1:57 PM (in response to kbisla)
The os is linux running kernel 22.214.171.124 i386 and java 1.4.2_08.
Ok I'll try running two instances of standalone jboss cache and run some tests. thanks !
8. Re: JBoss Cache using Multicast.djmalan Nov 22, 2005 8:09 AM (in response to kbisla)
I'm having the same problem in a similar situation:
We are running a JBossCache on JBoss 4.0.3, and multiple external instances outside of JBoss, using JBossCache 1.2.4 and JGroups 2.2.9rc1. The JBoss instance is using a JBossTransactionManager and the external instances DummyTransactionManager.
Initially everything seems to work fine, but if one of the external caches is restarted after a few minutes it fails to rejoin the group:
WARN GMS: join(192.168.30.103:55055) failed (coord=192.168.30.101:59333), retrying
I've found that a workaround is to not specify a transaction manager to the JBoss instance. Of course this means that the cache is not transactional anymore, but fortunately in this application it does not matter.
9. Re: JBoss Cache using Multicast.djmalan Nov 23, 2005 3:24 AM (in response to kbisla)
On further investigation it does not seem to be related to the transaction manager.
The following error:
2005-11-23 10:19:13 WARN GMS: join(192.168.100.82:59955) failed (coord=192.168.100.79:62951), retrying
refers to a coordinator on 192.168.100.82, but the cache instance on that particular machine was not actually running at the time, so it seems that the coordinator was shunned, but no new new coordinator was elected.
This is a nasty problem as the only way to fix it is to restart all cache instances.
10. Re: JBoss Cache using Multicast.belaban Nov 23, 2005 7:17 AM (in response to kbisla)
This could be due to http://jira.jboss.com/jira/browse/JGRP-126, and is fixed in 2.2.9
11. Re: JBoss Cache using Multicast.djmalan Nov 23, 2005 7:25 AM (in response to kbisla)
We are running jgroups 2.2.9rc1.
12. Re: JBoss Cache using Multicast.kbisla Nov 23, 2005 2:56 PM (in response to kbisla)
I found the problem to be related to the d-link network driver, upgrading the driver fixed it,
but now i'm running into out of memory problem with the cache.
May be you should check out if there are updates available for the driver.
if you don't want to upgrade or don't have a new driver that fixed this,
then you could add a route for multicast, which helps in most cases.
route add -net 126.96.36.199 netmask 18.104.22.168 dev ethXYZ
On a different note, can i use JGroups.229rc1 with jboss-cache 124.
13. Re: JBoss Cache using Multicast.belaban Nov 24, 2005 1:53 AM (in response to kbisla)
2.2.9RC1 has bot been verified to work with 1.2.4, but it should work.
14. Re: JBoss Cache using Multicast.kbisla Nov 29, 2005 2:22 PM (in response to kbisla)
About the Out-Of-Memory Exception. one sender may be overwhelming the receivers.
Is there some kind of flow control i could add to the stack ???
I noticed the receivers report out-of memory before the sender.
Also why would the receiver go out of memory if all the sender is doing is updating the same object over and over again though at a very high rate ...
any pointer would be helpful.


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This document will describe how to get a rudimentary Live CD built on your own system from a working/running FreeBSD install.
Getting Started
To begin, start by building world and the proper kernel for your live CD. You can build a live CD on a 64-bit box for 32-bit fairly easily. The process is described briefly here.
Building world and kernel for a live CD is no different than building it for a running system. During the install process, we want to specify a new location, which will be our live CD. You do this with the DESTDIR variable, given to make.
# cd /usr/src # make buildworld DESTDIR=/path/to/livecd # make installworld DESTDIR=/path/to/livecd # make distribution DESTDIR=/path/to/livecd
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# make buildworld TARGET_ARCH=i386 TARGET=i386 DESTDIR=/path/to/livecd # make installworld TARGET_ARCH=i386 TARGET=i386 DESTDIR=/path/to/livecd # make distribution TARGET_ARCH=i368 TARGET=i386 DESTDIR=/path/to/livecd
Configuration / Installing Packages
Once these operations are complete, you will have a 'working' system in /path/to/livecd (make sure the directory exists before putting files there!) Now, you can chroot to this directory and install a ports tree, add packages, etc. Again, if you're building a 32-bit live CD on a 64-bit system, or something similar, you need to do a couple things first.
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You should now be able to pkg_add or build any ports you need for your live CD. In our example, we're using this live CD to restore backups via rsync from a remote server.
The following tasks were completed for our example:
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- run /etc/rc.d/sshd onestart to create ssh host keys (so they're static on our live cd)
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- enabled root ssh in sshd_config
- added a script to /usr/local/etc/rc.d/ to search for and run dhclient on all interfaces
- create a memory disk and union mount it over /etc so resolv.conf can be written by dhclient.
/dev/acd0 / cd9660 ro 0 0 md /mnt mfs rw,-s32m,-S 2 0 /mnt /etc unionfs rw 0 0
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"Tourists in the other world: Sacred Mountains in Japanese Religion"
Friday, September 23, 2011, 2:00PM, Michigan Rooms A-B, 1st floor UCEN
Michael Robert Bathgate is Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Religious Studies at Saint Xavier University. He received his B.A. in Religious Studies from the Pennsylvania State University (1989), and his M.A. (1992) and Ph.D. (2001) in History of Religions from the University of Chicago Divinity School. He specializes in Japanese religion, but teaches courses in a wide range of subjects, from surveys of the Buddhist, Hindu and Islamic traditions to seminars on the theory and method of comparative religious studies. His published work includes The Fox's Craft in Japanese Religion and Folklore: Shapeshifters, Transformations and Duplicities (Routledge Press, 2004), "Stranger in the Distance: Pilgrims, Marvels and the Mapping of the Medieval (Japanese) World," (Essays in Medieval Studies, 2008), and "Reading the Writing on the Wall: Visualizing One University's Mercy Mission in a Cosmopolitan World," The Journal of the Mercy Association in Scripture and Theology (2010)
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The Fox's Craft in Japanese Religion and Folklore: Shapesshifters, Transformations and Duplicities
Dr. Lane Earns
"Nagasaki, Japan's Window to the Oustide World?"
Friday, October 14, 2011, 2:00PM, Michigan Rooms A-B, 1st floor UCEN
Lane R. Earns is a Professor of History and Provost & Vice Chancellor at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. He received his B.A. in International Relations from James Madison College at Michigan State University (1973), and his M.A. in Asian Studies (1977) and Ph.D. in History (1987) from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. He has taught at Kwassui Women's Junior College and Nagasaki Junior College of Foreign Languages. He has a number of publications on Nagasaki including Nagasaki kyoryuchi no seiyojin [Westerners of the Nagasaki Foreign Settlement] published by Nagasaki Bunkensha in 2002. Currently, he is working on a book manuscript titled Beyond Butterfly and the Bomb: Faded American Images in Nagasaki between Occupations.
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Nagasaki Kyoryuchi no seiyojin [Westerners of the Nagasaki Foreign Settlement]
Dr. Louis Perez
"Japan Leaves Asia and Enters The World: 1867-1900"
Friday, November 11, 2011, 2:00PM, Michigan Rooms A-B, 1st floor UCEN
Louis G. Perez is a Professor in the History Department at Illinois State University. He received his B.A. (1973) and M.A. (1975) in History from California State University, Long Beach. His Ph.D. (1986) is from the History Department at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor. He has taught in Japan and at Mott Community College, and was named the Distinguished University Teacher at Illinois State University in 2000. His publications encompass both specialized work such as Japan Comes of Age: Mutsu Munemitsu and the Revision of the Unequal Treaties (Fairleigh Dickinson University Press, 1999) and textbook titled The History of Japan (Greenwood Press, 2008). He is currently the editor of Japan at War: An Encyclopedia.
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Japan Comes of Age: Mutsu Munemitsu and the Revision of the Unequal Treaties
Dr. Yuki Miyamoto
"Beyond The Mushroom Cloud"
Friday, December 2, 2011, 2:00PM, Michigan Rooms A-B, 1st floor UCEN
Yuki Miyamoto is an Associate Professor in the Department of Religious Studies at DePaul University. She received her B.A. in English and International Relations from Kobe City University of Foreign Studies in Kobe, Japan. Her M.A. in Religious Studies (1997) and Ph.D. in Religious Ethics (2003) are from the Divinity School, University of Chicago. She has a lengthy record in publication and presentation on the impact and interpretation of the atomic bomb. Her most recent publication is Beyond the Mushroom Cloud: Remembering, Religious Interpretations, and Responsibility in Atomic Bomb Experiences published by Fordham University Press in 2011.
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[Elections 2008: Speaking Truth To Power]
The New Yorker's July 21 cover with a controversial depiction of the Democratic presidential nominee Senator Barack Obama and his wife was the launching of a "Swift-Boating" campaign.
The New Yorker cover, entitled "The Politics of Fear," drawn by Barry Blitt illustrates many of the pervasive false portrayals of Obama. In the picture, Obama is adorned in Muslim garb; and his wife, Michelle, is depicted as an Afro-clad Angela Davis lookalike in combat fatigues, with a gun, giving her husband a Black power fist salute.
All of this is done amid the background of the Oval Office where a picture of Osama bin Laden sits over a fireplace, which has an American flag burning.
The images on this cover depict Obama in the most grotesque manner: as an un-American, un-patriotic, Black radical; who is a closet Muslim. The New Yorker has argued that the depictions are meant to satirize the feelings of the racist xenophobes in America and is not indicative of the way the New Yorker feels.
No, I don't believe in censorship.
Even racists should have their say, just like everyone else. The New Yorker has a First Amendment right to publish whatever they want. I don't know if the New Yorker has a hidden agenda to smear Barack Obama. However, there is something much deeper here that an attack on Obama. For, this depiction also makes a statement-intended or not-about the accepted denigration of Blacks and Muslims.
First of all, this depiction gives voice to the odious notion that being Muslim equates to being a terrorist. White Americas have subjected African Americans to centuries of brutality and murder. What would happen if a Black newspaper, like the Black Star News, depicted all whites as murderers because of that historical fact?
The New Yorker states that they are equal opportunity satirists. To make this case, they point out that they have continually attacked President Bush. There is truth to this. Yet, the degree of ugliness portrayed in the Obama cover renders that excuse inadequate.
Remember the cartoon controversy which was created, in September 2005, when Danish newspaper, Jyllands-Posten, published cartoons depicting the Prophet Muhammad with a bomb under his turban? Jyllands-Posten, argued that they decided to publish those 12 editorial cartoons to broaden the debate about Islam, censorship and free speech, not to offend Muslims.
Yet, this same paper, in 2003 rejected a number of surreal cartoons representing Jesus, and in February, 2006 they refused to publish Holocaust denial cartoons submitted by and Iranian newspaper. Later, they published three of the less offensive cartoons, probably realizing their blatant hypocrisy.
There is an important connection here between Jyllands-Posten and the New Yorker. Would the New Yorker be as quick to publish a depiction of Israelis as Nazi- like characters bulldozing the homes of Palestinians and killing their children, since some people see the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in this manner?
The obvious reason Jyllands-Posten refused to publish those cartoons is because the editors and "gatekeepers" were sensitive of whom these cartoons would offend. Offending Jews or Christians is a no-no. But who cares about offending Blacks or Muslims? Attacking Israel would have serious consequences. But what consequences are there if you attack Blacks or Muslims, especially, if it drives up ratings?
The New Yorker cover should force us to grapple with this: why is it that none of the "moral" voices, in media and in elite America society, sees this vilification of the entire Muslim religion as a form of bigotry that must be challenged? Is the attacking of an entire religion acceptable because of the action of a few extremists?
It has been argued that because the New Yorker has a "liberal" background that no evil intent was behind this depiction. I wish it was that simple. History has shown, all too often, that many "liberal" and "progressive" whites are often closeted racists, who harbor similar ingrained feelings about the mental inferiority of Blacks, just like right-wing rednecks. Malcolm X spoke eloquently about how disingenuous some of these folks are.
Most of those in the anti-war movement would categorize themselves as "liberal" or "progressive" and yet where were their voices in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina or the 50-shot execution of Sean Bell? To think that because the New Yorker has a "liberal" background that this means they would be free from racism is a stretch indeed.
Finally, it really matters little if the New Yorker's intent wasn't to disparage Obama. What is objectionable is how lightly the decision seems to have been made to run a cartoon that is so over the top.
The ease with which that decision was made is another example of the racial insensitivity deeply embedded in America. If the New Yorker wants to engage in this kind of satire they should be equally offensive when tackling subjects like American racism, which is at the heart of the feelings of those Americans who are no doubt pleased with this cover.
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ABC approves alcohol permits for Benton County
The ABC board approved 52 beer and wine permits in Benton County Wednesday morning. Most of these were from retailers including Walmart and Casey's. The first official signed permit was for Finnegans Country Market.
They also plan to accept and review hard liquor permits starting March 1. Stores have two months to send in applications. The board will then draw 55 applications and review each one in a July hearing.
Distributors and retailers in Benton County tell 40/29 News they are ready to sell alcohol when the state officially approves the first beer and wine permits Wednesday.
The Alcoholic Beverage Control, the state agency in charge of alcohol regulation in Arkansas will review more than 70 beer and wine permits Wednesday in Little Rock. State law requires retailers to have their permits in hand for 24 hours before they can legally sell alcohol.
Casey's General Store in Bentonville recently installed two new refrigeration units to make room for more beer and wine in their store. They say they expect a lot more business after they receive their permit in the mail sometime late this week.
Premium Brands, a main beer distributor says they have been preparing for the jump in alcohol sales since mid-December. They have added 10 employees to keep pace with increased business.
ABC agent Rick Crisman says the agency will begin accepting hard liquor permits unitl March. There will be only 55 hard liquor permits available to stores in Benton County.
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When it comes to a good night's sleep, your bed — specifically your mattress — can be your most important resource. But it can be intimidating purchasing a mattress for the very first time.
There are many different options to cater to all types of sleepers.
Mattresses may be made of inner springs, foam, fabric, water or air. They may be firmer or more responsive to your body.
This, in turn, may affect body temperature and humidity, as well as comfort.
Mattress experts say that too often consumers believe that ultra-firm mattresses are good for them, but research on patients with back pain found this was not true and a more supple, comforting mattress may lead to better sleep. A good rule of thumb is to shop around, test out the product (but try not to fall asleep in the store) and always make sure the mattress you purchase is comfortable and supportive.


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CDI Torque Products Digital Torque Wrench
- Digital readout torque wrench that displays real time torque values in any of four units (ft. lbs, in. lbs, Nm, kg.cm.)
- Large easy to read digital display
- 15 degree flex ratcheting push button socket release head that torques in both clockwise and counter-clockwise directions
- Audible tone sounds when set torque value is reached, if the set torque value is exceeded, an alarm tone will sound
- 3 color LED light bar: yellow indicates approaching desired torque setting, green indicates desired torque value is reached, red indicates fastener was overtorqued
- Accuracy: +/-2% CW of readings from 20% to 100% of full scale +/- 3% CCW of readings from 20% to 100% of full scale
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The largest city in Texas, Houston is known for its oil industry and space explorations. The city's diverse attractions cater to all tastes and interests.
Public transportation is popular with tourists, but many locals prefer to use cars to get around the city. There are various bus routes and a light rail system that make it easy to get to most of the major places of interest. You'll need to pay for tickets using the exact change or get a rechargeable Q Card which are available at many supermarkets or the main METRO office in downtown. If you rent a car, the roads are generally easy to navigate, but it's probably best to avoid the 7:00-9:00 a.m. and 4:00-7:00 p.m. rush-hour periods. While you'll probably be able to hail a cab downtown, in other areas, you should call to book a ride or go to a taxi stand.
Your flights to Houston will give you the chance to discover local treasures and experience famous attractions. Soak up the peaceful ambience in Glenwood Cemetery and see graves of several famous names from local history. Visit Westside to see the curious dome-topped structure of the abandoned Chong Hua Sheng Mu Holy Palace. Discover the quirky National Museum of Funeral History, see the unusual beer-can-covered home in Rice Military, and enjoy the colorful mosaics and tranquil meditation area in Smither Park.
Houston boasts a wealth of dining hotspots, from cheap and cheerful fast-food joints to lavish gourmet restaurants. Global influences and local flair have created some unique dishes to try when visiting Houston. Savor crawfish and other seafood, dine on Mexican-inspired favorites like tacos and fajitas and enjoy the Eastern European influence at breakfast time with some savory kolaches. Vietnamese fare is abundant in Houston, with the especially popular pho noodle soup and banh mi sandwiches.
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This time last year, Jamie McMurray's NASCAR Cup career was in jeopardy. When team owner Jack Roush had to cut down from five teams to four for 2010, he moved McMurray's sponsor to Matt Kenseth's car and put McMurray on the street. The move has so far shaped up to be among the dumbest decisions in NASCAR history.
With very few full-time driving openings available, the best position McMurray could find was at Earnhardt-Ganassi Racing, taking over the spot vacated by Martin Truex, Jr. The rest, as they say, is history.
Jamie won the Daytona 500 in his first time out with his new team, then followed it with a Brickyard 400 win in July, giving him victories in NASCAR's two biggest races in the same season. Team owner Chip Ganassi, who also won the Indianapolis 500 in May with driver Dario Franchitti, becomes the first owner to sweep the three races in one year.
Ganassi was the one who gave McMurray his first chance in the NASCAR Cup Series, tapping him to fill in for an injured Sterling Marlin in 2002. Back then, McMurray rewarded Chip by winning at Charlotte in just his second career start, a modern day NASCAR record. He also won the Rookie of the Year title the following year. He later left Ganassi and spent several years driving for Jack Roush before being dumped last year. This time around, McMurray didn't wait until the second race to thank Chip with a win.
Although several poor finishes currently leave McMurray outside qualifying for the Chase for the Championship, he has dominated the circuit in every other way. In addition to winning NASCAR's two crown jewels, McMurray has also scored three pole positions through the first 21 races, more than any other driver.
In fact, only two teams (Joe Gibbs Racing and Stewart-Haas) have won three total poles among all their drivers. Add the two poles won by McMurray's teammate Juan Pablo Montoya to his three and Earnhardt-Ganassi dominates the team totals, too.
And, just to rub it in a bit more, McMurray leads the circuit in dollars won, nearing the five million dollar mark. That money and those huge trophies will probably make him feel a bit better if he doesn't get to run for the season title. But how about those people who made it all possible?
You almost (and I do mean almost) have to feel sorry for Jack Roush. It took 21 races for his four-car team to win its first race of 2010, with Greg Biffle finally winning at Pocono. And none of the four have scored a pole position this year. Just who was the genius who kicked McMurray to the curb and kept David Ragan (24th in points, one top-10, no poles) instead? Look in the mirror, Jack, it was you.
Martin Truex must be feeling almost as bad. True, he has won a pole and has a top-five and five top-tens so far in the NAPA Toyota for Michael Waltrip Racing, but after years in the Bass Pro Shops Chevrolet, what must he be thinking after watching McMurray win the sport's two biggest races in his old car? Did he give up on the car too soon, or is McMurray that much better a driver? That question has to be haunting him.
McMurray's experience will probably give hope to drivers fired in the future that better days can be ahead of them. Or, maybe after Jack Roush's experience, owners may not be so quick to let a driver go. After all, who wants to look like a fool?
Time running out for a 2010 win
By RICH FOLEY
Observer Motorsports Writer
With 14 races remaining in the 2010 season, you might think there's plenty of time left for a driver to make his mark. But with only four races until the field is firmed up for the championship chase, those four are vitally important to drivers trying to grab one of the 12 available spots.
Perhaps even more important to some drivers is that the window for scoring a win this year is closing rapidly. Eight drivers who won a race last season are winless so far this year. Chances are that several won't get a victory with only 14 races to go.
Brian Vickers, already out of action until 2011, is sure not to repeat. Other drivers looking for that first 2010 win include former champions Jeff Gordon, Tony Stewart and Matt Kenseth, along with Mark Martin, Kasey Kahne, Joey Logano and Brad Keselowski.
Stewart, who will probably qualify for the championship chase, is facing the end of an 11-year streak of winning at least one race a year, stretching back to his rookie season in 1999, when he won three times. It would be his first winless Cup season ever.
It's not a huge deal to Stewart, who owns his team and is unlikely to fire himself. But to someone like Kahne, who has yet to firm up a ride for next year (he joins the Hendrick team in 2012), a win could expand his options. And he's not the only driver facing changes as drivers and sponsors are already announcing 2011 plans.
Marcos Ambrose is leaving the Little Debbies Toyota at the end of the season. Depending on offers received, he may stay in NASCAR or return to his native Australia. Bobby Labonte has already announced he will take the seat Ambrose is vacating.
Drivers announcing new sponsorship for 2011 include Kurt Busch and Brad Keselowski. Those losing their current sponsor and looking for a replacement include Kevin Harvick and Sam Hornish, Jr.


text: EUROPEAN COMMISSION PRESS RELEASE Brussels, 8 July 2013 The need for speed: 45% of European internet users willing to upgrade or change supplier for higher speed Internet speed is emerging as a top issue for internet users according to the latest EUwide survey of how Europeans use the internet. Nearly half (45%) of Europeans households would upgrade their Internet subscription or switch supplier for a higher speed broadband, closing the gap with price as in the race for most important factor when choosing an internet plan. European Commission Vice President Neelie Kroes: "Consumers increasingly care about their internet being fast enough to watch videos, for example. And for those who run businesses from their home, speed is also a competitiveness issue. Consumers now focus on both speed and price when making their choices." The survey also found that over half (54%) of households limit their national and international mobile phone calls because of concerns about cost. Kroes says "This is the smartphone era, where high quality mobile services are an essential part of daily life. It's not acceptable for half the population to be limiting their phone calls because of cost issues, and it's not acceptable that the lack of a connected single market encourages those limitations." However, the 2013 survey saw an 11% drop (from 60% to 49%) in the numbers concerned about the cost of calls to networks other than their own domestic networks. This is a clear sign that the Commission's efforts to reduce mobile termination rates are having a positive effect for consumers. Other highlights of this Eurobarometer survey include: Speed matters more and more Competition has effectively delivered affordable prices, while more attention will be needed to ensure demands for higher speeds are met Around 40% have found it difficult to access online content and applications because of insufficient speed or download capacity. Quality of service 20% said they sometimes found it difficult to access online content or had apps blocked on mobile phones (up 4 pp on December 2011). This was more likely to occur when trying to watch videos (42%), listen to music (22%), download video content for free (22%), watch live events (20%) or play online games (19%). Sound quality was a concern. Only 38% agreed that sound quality is very good on their mobile phones compared with 49% for landline phones and 25% for Internet calls. IP/13/660 Open internet and net neutrality Video blocks are the most annoying net neutrality / copyright issue 34% of adults use VOIP calling services (up from 27% in 2012) Purchasing trends 44% of households have at least one mobile internet subscription (up from 30% in 2012) 45% of households purchase a bundle of communications services (eg a combination of television, broadband, phone, mobile services) from the same provider (45%) 40% (of the 45% of households) have considered changing their bundle provider, but 29% say it is it is not easy to compare the terms of bundle packages Background The E-Communications Household Survey has been conducted annually since 2006 – the full report will be published in the coming weeks. The survey aims to support policy development in the field of E-communications through the regular gathering of facts and trends about the attitude of households and individuals towards the provision of the main electronic communications services. The fieldwork for this survey was completed in March 2013. 27,786 respondents from different representative social and demographic groups of the EU population were interviewed face-to-face at home. Because the fieldwork took place before the official date of Croatia's accession to the European Union on 1 July 2013, results are presented for the EU 27 and Croatia, and EU averages refer to EU 27 only. Useful links Digital Agenda Scoreboard Digital Agenda Neelie Kroes Follow Neelie on Twitter Contacts Email: [email protected] Tel: +32.229.57361 Twitter: @RyanHeathEU 2


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Öbig money!Öno whammiesÖDorys unconscious mutterings
Fish are friends, not food.Bruce
Except stinkin' dolphins!Anchor
Dolphins! Yeah, they think they're so cute! "Oh, look at me, I'm a flippy little dolphin, let me flip for you!"Chum
I am a nice shark. Not a mindless eatin' machine. If I want to change this image, I must first change myself. Fish are friends. Not food.Fish-Friendly Shark Pledge
INTERVENTION!!Chum, Anchor
Now there's a father looking for his little boy.....(whines) I never knew my father!!! (cries)Bruce
Oh, I saw the whole thing, dude! First, you were like, whoa! And then we were like, WHOA! And then you were like, whoa.Crush the Turtle
Oh, man. Hey, no hurling on the shell, dude, ok? Just waxed it.Crush the Turtle
You, Mini-Man! Takin' on the jellies. You got serious thrill issues, dude.Crush the Turtle
It's awesome, Jellyman. Little dudes are just eggs, we leave 'em on the beach to hatch, and then ó koo-koo ka-choo! ó they find their way back to the Big Ol' Blue.Crush the Turtle
Righteous! Righteous!Crush the Turtle
And he goes all the way down into the dahk, it's like wicked dahk down there, you can't see a thingóhow's it going, Bob?óand thenÖBoston Lobster
Bubbles! My bubbles!Bubbles


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A collection of scholarly works about individual liberty and free markets. A project of Liberty Fund, Inc.
1689 - 1755
Historical Period:
The 18th Century
Charles Louis de Secondat, Baron de Montesquieu (1689-1755) was one of the most influential legal theorists and political philosophers of the 18th century. His ideas about the separation of powers and checks on the power of the executive had a profound impact on the architects of the American constitution.


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Unplug Yourself with a "Little House" Dinner
By Seisha Lock of Education.com
Imagine if you didn't have a cell phone, a car, light bulbs, television, grocery stores, or the Internet. Life would be pretty different! Though it may be hard for you to imagine this, every year the town of Mansfield, Missouri, "unplugs" itself to go back to the late 1800s as the townspeople celebrate Laura Ingalls Wilder, author of the beloved Little House books. These historical books chronicle the life of a young girl living in pioneer times, when she and her family had to grow and catch their own food, entertain themselves with stories around the fire, and use a horse-drawn buggy to get into town.
If you think your family needs a break from technology, try reading this book together and then having an "unplugged" dinner to reenact those historical times. You'll encourage reading by setting a time every day to read as a family, and once you're finished with the book, you'll get to experience what it was like to live in the pioneer times by turning out the lights, cooking a traditional dish, and spending some quality time together as a family!
* Copy of Little House in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls Wilder
* Copy of Little House Cookbook by Barbara Walker
* Groceries for dinner
* Candles, matches, lantern
What You Do:
1. Read: Set a time aside each night to read Little House in the Big Woods, the first installment of the Little House series. Create a timeline on the family calendar with dates and times of when you're going to read each chapter. If you have younger children, it's a good idea to read aloud to them for 10 to 15 minutes each night; right after dinner or before bed are prime times for reading. If you have a progressing reader, have each family member take a turn reading aloud. If you have older children or very busy schedules, you could get a copy of the book for each family member and use the timeline to list a different chapter to read for each night so that everyone completes the book at the same time.
2. Discuss: When everyone has finished reading the book, discuss your favorite parts. Ask your child who her favorite character was and why. Encourage each family member to describe their favorite part of the book, what they think would be their least favorite chore to do in pioneer times, and what they would do for fun if they lived back then. Ask them to imagine how they would react if there were no electricity, TV, or Internet, and how they might benefit from not having these things.
3. Then make a list of the types of foods the Ingalls family enjoyed in the book and get each member to pick a dish that they would like to eat. If you have trouble coming up with ideas, you might want to peek inside the Little House Cookbook for some inspiration. Then compile a menu for a family dinner!
4. Once the menu is finished, decide on what kind of entertainment you'd like to have after dinner. Be sure that none of these activities use electricity so that you can really celebrate the way people used to live on the prairie. Use the book to come up with some activities, such as storytelling, playing instruments, dancing, playing charades, cards, or shadow puppets.
5. Cook: Shop and prepare the dinner. Get the whole family involved in the preparations by assigning each person a job. Parents can chop food and handle the stove or oven while younger children can do simpler tasks, such as setting the table or washing the vegetables.
6. Pull the plug: Before you enjoy your meal, prepare the house for an electricity-free evening. Turn out the lights and use candles or lanterns to light the rooms instead. If you have a fireplace, turn off the heat and build a fire. If it's hot out, open a window instead of using the air conditioning. Be sure that television, cell phones, iPods, and computers are turned off so they won't distract anyone. Unplugging yourself is a great way for the family to connect, and it can be a real treat for children!
7. Now you're ready to enjoy your meal and after-dinner entertainment as if you were really living on the prairie! Not only is this activity a great way to carve out some family time, but it will also encourage reading in the household! Kids will get a history lesson by reading and then experiencing what it was like for a family to live back then. It's a great activity that the whole family can enjoy. You might have so much fun that you'll end up reading the entire series together, with monthly Little House dinner nights!


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Learning from Alan Kay, 11 years later
I first saw this video on reddit about a year ago, a famous talk by Alan Kay given about 11 years ago. I've watched it many times and each time understanding it a bit more.
The first time I watched it, I found his proposal that every object on the internet should have an URI and/or an IP address interesting (43:00). This was totally opposite of what I was doing at the time. We were near the end of the development cycle on BioShock and memory optimization was in full swing. Objects in Unreal engine are pretty heavyweight so we spent a lot of time stripping out unnecessary variables and functionality from the base UObject class.
Since last year, I've learned a bit more about web technologies and now see what Alan Kay was talking about is realized by REST style web services. A little bit later in the talk (52:30), Alan expounded a bit more about interoperability on the web and says "[object capability discovery] is going to be the critical thing to automate in the next ten years," which "allows an interchange of deep information about what objects think they can do."
This has obviously not happened. Anyone that has to write against web services like Amazon, Facebook or Flickr knows a lot of trial and error is needed to make anything work, at least thats been my experience trying to use their REST api. Alan proposed creating a "universal interface language" to exchange this information, which sounds a little like WSDL, but what about automatic discovery of services? I haven't found a protocol for REST introspection like there is for XML-RPC.
If the strength of REST is its simplicity and low barrier to entry, than perhaps introspection and automatic discovery would add too much complexity. Since most web services provide client libraries for most popular languages (PHP/Java/Python/Ruby) all this REST vs XML-RPC vs SOAP can be hidden from the programmer.
Yet I can't help but think about the last advice Alan gave in the talk, "play your system more grand than it is right now." Wouldn't it be grand if a client lib for an object can be automatically created given its URL? Wouldn't it be grand if your application that upload to Flickr can upload to Smugmug just by changing the URL?
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Can't get to closure on this one.
The server company insist they would never re-boot my server without my express and authenticated permission.
They agree however that the server was re-booted (re-started) around 12:00 BST (13:00 CET) on Sunday, but they cannot tell me why. It is technically possible that the computer did this itself, although unlikely and rather worrying as a prospect.
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Headed out to explore the frigid Arctic? Better pack some blow. Scottish author Gavin Francis details the medical supplies early 20th century expeditions took on their treks to the South Pole, and they read more like the inventory list of a heavily stocked drug den than a voyage to the coldest place on the planet.
When Robert Shackleton and his men set off for Antarctica on the 1907-1909 Nimrod expedition, they brought along psychoactive drugs, chalk mixed with opium for diarrhea, and a cannabis/chili pepper cocktail for colic. I can't feel my toes but I am tripping my face off, is what that miserable journey must have been like. They also had lots and lots of whiskey, for warmth and also sanity. But don't forget the cocaine—they dropped it into their eyes to cure snowblindess, which actually sounds like something you would get from taking too much in the first place. And to cure exhaustion, they had on hand pills called Forced March—a mixture of coke and caffeine that they'd take hourly to just keep moving their legs through the punishing cold. Your heart might explode, but at least you won't collapse from exhaustion, the leader of the expedition said with each dose.
They brought all these party drugs along, but what they didn't bring? Antibiotics. That's like going on vacation and remembering your halloween costume but not your underwear. The only things they had in their backpacks that we would use for actual medical purposes today were morphine and aspirin. The Artic sounds fun. And totally awful. [Granta via NPR]
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Lynda Petty dead, NASCAR Hall of Famer Richard Petty's wife was 72
RANDLEMAN, N.C. - Lynda Petty, the wife of NASCAR Hall of Famer Richard Petty, died Tuesday after battling cancer for several years. She was 72.
Petty Motorsports spokesman Jeff Dennison said in a statement that Petty was surrounded by her family when she died at her home in Level Cross. He said she had been fighting cancer for the past several years.
Lynda Petty helped start the Racing Wives Auxiliary, a benevolent fund for injured members of the NASCAR community. The group was formed by the wives of drivers, crews and sponsors.
"Through the years, Lynda became an integral part of the NASCAR landscape. We have lost a true friend, who will be missed each and every day," said NASCAR chairman and CEO Brian France.
Besides her husband, Lynda Petty is survived by son Kyle, two daughters, 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
"It was no secret that she was the cornerstone of the Petty family; a woman of humility and extraordinary strength," said Austin Petty, Lynda and Richard's grandson and chief operating officer of Victory Junction, a camp for children with chronic medical conditions or serious illnesses.
"While we mourn her death, we also celebrate her life and the profound impact she had on those who knew her," Austin Petty said.
A private memorial service is scheduled for Reverie Place in Randleman. No date or time was given.


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|TWD ~ Baking with Julia ~ Focaccia….Lopsided, but oh so good!
Making the dough was basic. First, mix the yeast with some water and let it rest. Then measure out the dry ingredients, oil, and the rest of the water. Place them all together in your stand mixer, and mix using a dough hook. I followed the recipe to the letter but, felt my dough was drier then described. So I added a bit more water. My dough rose beautifully. I folded it down as directed, and let it rise again. Following the second rise, I divided the dough into thirds, and placed it into oiled plastic zip bags. Refrigerate and wait…24 to 36 hours before you make your Focaccia.
Since I've made Focaccia several times before, I decided to go rogue by making one of my favorites, Grape Focaccia. I found the recipe several years ago and just love the way it tastes. It's got that sweet-salty thing going on. The grapes kind of caramelize a bit as they bake.
The next day, I took out my dough about two hours before I wanted to bake it. It should warm to room temperature, and rise a bit more. That's when you make your Focaccia. My dough didn't have as many big air bubbles as Craig's did. Possibly because, I stretched it into a rectangle. This concerned me, even though the dough seemed to rise quite well. I didn't slash mine either. I chose to use my fingers to press indentions into the dough. I brushed the dough with olive oil, sprinkled the top with some sea salt, fresh herbs ( rosemary and thyme ) and pushed about a cup of red grapes onto the dough. Finally, I sprinkled it with about a cup of cheese (I used Asiago ) and let it rest for about twenty minutes.
I baked my Focaccia on a baking stone in a 450〫degree oven, for about twenty minutes. Since I don't have a peel, it hit the stone a little lopsided. It still came out wonderful! My husband said it was one of the best doughs I've ever made. I guess I'll have to revisit this one and try for those big air bubbles.
If you would like to see Craig Kominiak baking with Julia you can see it here, or find the recipe here.
If anyone would like the recipe for Grape Focaccia you can find it here.
Our host for the Focaccia is Sharmini of Wandering Through. the recipe will be posted on her blog. You can also see what all the other bakers are doing on the Tuesdays with Dorie site.
|Just out of the mixer and ready for the first rise…very smooth but not as wet as I thought it should be
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|Placed in zip-lock bags after the second rise and left there for at least 24 hours
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|I chose to make two Grape Focaccia! I have one more piece of dough in my freezer…I hope it freezes well
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The (Images) Upload Tab - What Is It, How To Use It?
There seems to be some confusion with regard to the Upload Tab, as opposed to, e.g., attaching images from the options underneath the message editor box, when replying to or creating a new post. The Upload Tab is an alternative to uploading images to FPN, without any personal quota restrictions. The only limit to Upload is the file size, but as that is 1 MB, it means that there are ample possibilities to upload a picture. Any picture with a largest side of around 1000 pixels will easily fit within that 1 MB constraint.The Upload Tab, which we added as an additional service to FPN about a month or so ago, is situated underneath the board header. This appears on every page. See the picture below, Upload Tab circled in red:
So, how to use this?That is not all that difficult. Imagine you are creating or editing a post., f.e, just after starting:
Note that I have circled the Upload Tab in red, it is still there, right at the top of the page.So, let's add some text, until we get to the point where I'd want to insert an image:
As indicated in the picture, I now need to click on the Upload Tab, and a new window or tab opens in the browser (dependent on browser settings. Here it is a new tab, and note that the old tab with the editor window is still there too (circled in red):
Now I can upload an image to FPN. Note that the maximum file size is 1 MB, see red underline and arrow on left (we only have limited file space on FPN). Since that easily caters for a large image (1000 pixels on the largest side easily), that shouldn't be a problem. There are two ways to upload an image, one is by supplying a url, from e.g., your Flickr site, or by direct upload from your hard disk. I want to select a file from from my HD and do that by clicking on the Choose button, see red arrow on right.
Next an Explorer window pops up, and in my case it is pointed already at the correct folder:
Of course, if it isn't, the explorer window allows me to browse to the correct folder anyway.Next I choose a picture:
In this case etruria02.jpg. Of course, next step is to click the Open button, which brings me back to the Upload screen. As you can see, the image name etc. is now displayed in the little Upload from HDD field.
Next of course is to click on the Add Image button, where the red arrow is pointing, after which the image appears in the Upload screen. Since the image is reasonably large, dimension wise, more than the browser window is filled, so I am scrolling down through the window (as displayed here in 2 stages).
Top part of window:
Bottom part of window (scrolling down):
As you can see, the picture is all there now, and I can also add a new picture, if I like. Better to do that one at a time, however.Also note, which is most significant, that there also is a Codes block, in this case with BBCode highlighted/selected. Selection is done by just moving the mouse cursor over those fields.The first code, Direct link, I can use in combination with the Image button in the editor, by copying the url, and pasting that in the Image Url field in the Image Button option. The seond one is direct BB-code, which can be inserted straight into the message. The third option is html code, which we don't really use here on FPN.The easiest really is to use the BBCode, and it also has another advantage, but I'll come to that in a minute.So, I select the BBCode option just by moving my mouse cursor there. Now I have two options in order to copy that code, which I need for my message. I can either press Ctrl-C on the keyboard, or right-click on the code. The latter will give me the following pop-up:
Of course, I click on Copy, as highlighted in the pop-up box.I need to go back to the message editor window now, so I scroll back to the top of this window, and there it is, to the left of the tab with the Upload screen I am looking at now, see red circle and arrow.
Clicking on that tab, brings me back to my message editor window.
Making sure my edit cursor is positioned where I want my image to appear, I now either press Ctrl-V to insert the code I copied from the Upload screen, or I right-click, which will give me the following pop-up window:
So, I click on Paste in this case. Either way, it will give me the following result:
Notice the weird code in my message. That is the BBCode we saw earlier. So, you may ask, what is the advantage of this? Well, it is faster than adding an image via the Add Image button, and it also makes for faster scrolling in the editor box when editing or creating a message.Well, you may say now, but I want to see the image in the text. To which I will reply again: you can. Click the Preview Post button at the bottom of the message editor box, and the message will appear with the image in all its glory.
Here follows the result after clicking on the Preview Post button. The message has appeared. Since the picture is still large, I'll show it here in two parts again, scrolled through the browser window.
Top part of Preview:
And the bottom part of the Preview, obviously with the editor window underneath:
I can continu editing now, add more images too if I like, do more Previews, and once I am happy and done, I can now scroll to the bottom of the page, and click on Post Reply, Post New Topic, etc., depending on what I was doing (creating a reply, a new topic, or maybe doing an edit).
In this case Post New Topic .Of course, once I have clicked Post, the message or topic appears as I created or edited it:
And that's all there is to it!Within Upload there also is the option to manage already uploaded images, including getting the codes again, but I leave you to play with that by yourself for now.
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In 1943, a British scientist named Conrad Hal (C.H.) Waddington made a remarkable discovery about aircraft maintenance. He was a most unlikely person to make this discovery, because he wasn't an aeronautical engineer or an aircraft mechanic or even a pilot. Actually, he was a gifted developmental biologist, paleontologist, geneticist, embryologist, philosopher, poet and painter who wasn't particularly interested in aviation. But like many other British scientists at that time, his career was interrupted by the outbreak of the Second World War and he found himself pressed into service with the Royal Air Force (RAF).
Waddington wound up reporting to the RAF Coastal Command, heading up a group of fellow scientists in the Coastal Command Operational Research Section. Its job was to advise the British military on how it could more effectively combat the threat from German submarines. In that capacity, Waddington and his colleagues developed a series of astonishing recommendations that defied military conventional wisdom of the time.
For example, the bombers used to hunt and kill U-boats were mostly painted black in order to make them difficult to see. But Waddington's group ran a series of experiments that proved that bombers painted white were not spotted by the U-boats until they were 20% closer, resulting in a 30% increase in successful sinkings. Waddington's group also recommended that the depth charges dropped by the bombers be set to explode at a depth of 25 feet instead of 100 feet. This recommendation—initially resisted strongly by RAF commanders—ultimately resulted in a sevenfold increase in the number of U-boats destroyed.
Waddington subsequently turned his attention to the problem of "force readiness" of the bombers. The Coastal Command's B-24 "Liberator" bombers were spending an inordinate amount of time in the maintenance shop instead of hunting U-boats. In July 1943, the two British Liberator squadrons located at Ballykelly, Northern Ireland, consisted of 40 aircraft, but at any given time only about 20 were flight-ready. The other aircraft were down for any number of reasons, but mostly undergoing or awaiting maintenance—either scheduled or unscheduled—or waiting for replacement parts.
At that time, conventional wisdom held that if more preventive maintenance were performed on each aircraft, fewer problems would arise and more incipient problems would be caught and fixed—and thus fleet readiness would surely improve. It turned out that conventional wisdom was wrong. It would take C.H. Waddington and his Operational Research team to prove just how wrong.
Waddington and his team started gathering data about the scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of these aircraft, and began crunching and analyzing the numbers. When he plotted the number of unscheduled aircraft repairs as a function of flight time, Waddington discovered something both unexpected and significant: The number of unscheduled repairs spiked sharply right after each aircraft underwent its regular 50-hour scheduled maintenance, and then declined steadily over time until the next scheduled 50-hour maintenance, at which time they spiked up once again.
When Waddington examined the plot of this repair data, he concluded that the scheduled maintenance (in Waddington's own words) "tends to INCREASE breakdowns, and this can only be because it is doing positive harm by disturbing a relatively satisfactory state of affairs. There is no sign that the rate of breakdowns is starting to increase again after 40-50 flying hours when the aircraft is coming due for its next scheduled maintenance." In other words, the observed pattern of unscheduled repairs demonstrated that the scheduled preventive maintenance was actually doing more harm than good, and that the 50-hour preventive maintenance interval was inappropriately short.
The solution proposed by Waddington's team—and ultimately accepted by the RAF commanders over the howls of the maintenance personnel—was to increase the time interval between scheduled maintenance cycles, and to eliminate all preventive maintenance tasks that couldn't be demonstrably proven to be beneficial. Once these recommendations were implemented, the number of effective flying hours of the RAF Coastal Command bomber fleet increased by 60 percent!
Fast forward two decades to the 1960s, when a pair of gifted scientists who worked for United Airlines—aeronautical engineer Stanley Nowlan and mathematician Howard Heap—independently rediscovered these principles in their pioneering research on optimizing maintenance that revolutionized the way maintenance is done in air transport, military aviation, high-end bizjets and many non-aviation industrial applications. They were almost certainly unaware of the work of C.H. Waddington and his colleagues in Britain in the 1940s because that work remained classified until 1973, when Waddington's meticulously-kept diary of his wartime research activities was declassified and published.
Next time, I'll discuss the fascinating work of Nowlan and Heap on what came to be known as "Reliability Centered Maintenance." But for now, I will leave you with the major takeaway from Waddington's research during World War II: Maintenance isn't an inherently good thing (like exercise); it's a necessary evil (like surgery). We have to do it from time to time, but we sure don't want to do more than absolutely necessary to keep our aircraft safe and reliable. Doing more maintenance than necessary actually degrades safety and reliability.


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|June 12, 2013
NYC climate change plan by Bloomberg brings big questions for his successor.
|A $20 billion plan to gird New York with levees, flood gates and other defenses is a bold stroke from a mayor who saw the city through Superstorm Sandy and has championed preparedness for global warming. But the future of Mayor Michael Bloomberg's sweeping proposals will largely rest with his successor.
The slate of projects Bloomberg outlined Tuesday marks one of the biggest, most ambitious plans ever for defending a major U.S. city from the rising seas and severe weather that climate change is expected to bring. Recommendations range from installing removable flood walls in lower Manhattan to restoring marshes in Jamaica Bay in Queens, and from flood-proofing homes to setting repair timeframe standards for phone and Internet service providers.
With less than seven months left in office, Bloomberg said his administration plans to start on projects such as fortifying beaches and to begin designing others and lining up money, but he acknowledged much of the work would extend beyond his term.
"It's up to you," he told a crowd of officials and others at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, "to hold the next administration accountable for getting it done."
With that said, the ideas face an uncertain political landscape amid the bevy of candidates seeking Bloomberg's job, including at least one who suggests the proposals may be needlessly expensive. It also remains to be seen what kind of support -- financial and otherwise -- they might get from the federal government and other entities, not to mention from New Yorkers themselves.
Several mayoral candidates praised the mayor for thinking big, and Democrat Sal Albanese, Republican George McDonald and GOP front-runner Joe Lhota said they were inclined to pursue its major projects. Democratic front-runner Christine Quinn, who heads a City Council that is making its own proposals, called Bloomberg's report "a roadmap for future mayors."
Others raised some caveats.
Democrat Bill de Blasio, the city's elected public advocate, praised the all-encompassing approach but said officials need to ensure the plan does enough to help the poor and doesn't rely too much on uncertain federal support.
And Republican John Catsimatidis, who has questioned whether the effects of climate change are overstated, wondered in a statement whether the city could spend considerably less and still get adequate protection.
"The $19.5 billion price tag is a huge amount of money," said the billionaire candidate, whose businesses include oil, real estate and grocery stores.
Bloomberg said the city and federal money already allocated for Sandy relief would provide $10 billion for the project, and the city believes it could get at least $5 billion more from the federal government. Other options include a small surcharge on homeowners' insurance, around $1 a month for a homeowner who pays a $1,000 premium a year, according to a 400-page city report on the plan.
Environmentalists, real estate interests and local officials hailed the plan as far-reaching and comprehensive. "The mayor has rightly decided to face the future," Natural Resources Defense Council Executive Director Peter Lehner wrote in a blog post. The proposals would dwarf the estimated $12 billion that the Army Corps of Engineers has spent so far to improve the New Orleans area's floodwalls, gates and levees since Hurricane Katrina in 2005.
In lower Manhattan, a removable system of posts and slats could be deployed to form temporary flood walls rising from ground level along the waterfront. The height would depend on the ground elevation and potential surge. The approach is used along some Midwestern rivers and in the Netherlands, city officials said.
Projects also include a 15-to-20-foot levee to guard part of Staten Island, building dunes in the Rockaways, building barrier systems of levees and gates to bar one creek from carrying floodwaters inland, and possibly creating a levee and a sizeable new "Seaport City" development in lower Manhattan.
Bloomberg acknowledged some projects could block water views and otherwise prove controversial. But "if we're going to save lives and protect the lives of communities, we're going to have to live with some of the new realities," he said.
After Sandy, at least some New Yorkers are ready for it, Staten Island Borough President James Molinaro said.
"The constituents that I talk to would take a 15-foot wall tomorrow," he said.
The plan doesn't call for moving people out of coastal communities. And it dismisses building major sea barriers with gates and levees, an idea some researchers and residents have promoted but Bloomberg has long called impractical.
That wasn't welcome news to Julie Menin, who chaired a lower Manhattan community board that called for a study of the idea in 2010. "It is something that we think needs to happen," Menin, who is now running for Manhattan borough president, said Tuesday.


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Swisher avoids shoulder surgery, says he's ready
GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Nick Swisher battled an ailing left shoulder for most of last season, creating questions about whether surgery was going to be necessary. The Indians' energetic first baseman believes he found the cure for the issue over the winter.
"That surgery thing, that was definitely something that was like, 'Is this going to happen?'" said Swisher, who then cracked a grin. "But going home and being Mr. Mom, doing all the household duties, man, I just strengthened my shoulder. Just being a dad, man, it's been the greatest thing that's ever happened."
All kidding aside, Swisher, who welcomed a daughter into his family during last season, was relieved to avoid any kind of operation. Indians manager Terry Francona said he never worried about that possibility, but the first baseman's offensive struggles between May and August were, at least in part, due to the shoulder issue.
Swisher said a little rest, combined with the detailed strength and conditioning program that was implemented during last season, was all that he needed. While he fought the injury, Swisher did all he could to stay in the lineup for the Tribe.
"I'm a guy that always takes a lot of pride in being on the field," Swisher said. "If everything is intact, I'm going to be out there. I feel that I want to be out there fighting with my guys."
Out of necessity at times, Swisher bounced between right field and first base last season, but the switch-hitter enters this year solely as the first baseman. If Swisher mans the outfield at all this spring, Francona said it would only be in the latter stages of the spring game schedule.
In 145 games last season, Swisher posted a .246 average, .341 on-base percentage and .423 slugging percentage, which were his lowest marks in each category since 2008. He still led the Indians with 22 home runs and ended the year with 27 doubles and 63 RBIs.
"Regardless of the numbers, man," Swisher said, "I was so proud of what the organization accomplished. That's what it boils down to."


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Storm could bring snow to area on Thursday
Snow likely in southern parts of Maine
Clouds will persist on Tuesday, though there will be some glimpses of sun, as we keep a close eye on a possible storm for southern areas on Thursday.
Tuesday skies will remain mostly cloudy as a weak disturbance moves off to the south. Highs will be in the 30s to low 40s.
Another trough of low pressure will cross the area Wednesday morning, bringing more snow showers late Wednesday into Thursday morning.
Highs Wednesday will range from 35 to 40 degrees.
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Intense low pressure will develop near the Mid-Atlantic coast and move to our south Thursday into Friday.
This storm may come close enough to bring some snow to the southern portions of the area Thursday into Friday as temperatures reach the 30s.
The track of this system remains uncertain at this time, so stay with News 8 and the First Warning Weather team for the latest forecast.
Finally, high pressure will move into the area Saturday with mostly sunny skies and highs in the 40s.


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Production has ceased at Morenci's Palm Plastics company for what's expected to be a three-month period.
David Munson, Palm's director of corporate relations, announced Wednesday the company was temporarily suspending operations at its Morenci plant for 90 days.
Munson said production will temporarily be shifted to Palm Plastics' Bowling Green, Ohio, facility while various systems are upgraded in Morenci.
"Palm Plastics anticipates that this shift in production will be temporary and that operations in Morenci will be resumed in approximately 90 days," Munson said.
Some Morenci employees were offered temporary work at Bowling Green for certain production areas.
"Palm Plastics is grateful for the service and commitment of its employees and looks forward to resuming operations in Morenci as soon as possible," Munson added.
Palm manufactures a variety of goods ranging from housewares to medical components and shipping pallets.
REVSTONE—The Lexington, Ky., based Revstone Industries acquired Palm Plastics last year in a joint venture with a Chinese firm.
Revstone media representative Myra Moreland said the acquisition occurred in November 2009.
Palm is listed as one of five companies in its plastics division. Revstone also has metals, aerospace and specialty products divisions.
Moreland characterized Palm's affiliation with Revstone as "very good news." Revstone has invested in many plants facing financial challenges, she said. With its offshoot, Cerion, the firm has acquired more than 20 companies since its founding in 2008. One of the most recent purchases was the Grede Foundries in Vassar, Mich., which was threatened with closure.
Company CEO George Hofmeister is especially interested in Michigan companies.
"George has great affection for Michigan and he wants to keep jobs in Michigan," Moreland said.
In addition to the headquarters in Kentucky, Revstone has an office in Southfield, Mich.


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Organizers are asking for input from the public in naming a new regional trail system that will connect public recreational trials of 12 Penobscot Valley towns: Bangor, Bradley, Brewer, Eddington, Hampden, Hermon, Holden, Milford, Old Town, Orono, Orrington and Veazie.
Representatives from the towns have been working together to create the regional trail system since April, and they plan to create a website that will provide information about all of the trails located in the 12 participating communities.
Currently, three names for the trail system are being considered:
- Heart of Penobscot Trails, which could also be known as HOP Trails and be represented by a heart symbol that can be used on brochures, trail signs and for "healthy heart" walking promos.
- Penobscot Area Connected Trails, which could also be known as PAC Trails and be represented by a hiking backpack symbol.
- Penobscot Area Linked Trails, could also be known as PAL Trails, which offers a "friendly" connotation, referencing not only outdoor companionship but the mutual collaboration and support between towns on this regional project.
The committee asks people to submit their opinions by rank the names in order of preference at www.surveymonkey.com/


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(Reuters) – New York Yankees pitcher Michael Pineda has been suspended 10 games by Major League Baseball on Thursday for having a foreign substance on his body during Wednesday's game against the Boston Red Sox.
Pineda was ejected from the game in the second inning for using pine tar, a sticky substance that allows a pitcher to improve his grip on a ball.
The substance was slathered on the right side of Pineda's neck, which he would touch with his pitching hand to improve his grip during a chilly night in Boston.
Unless appealed, Pineda's suspension is scheduled to begin immediately, and he would be ineligible until April 5 against the Angels in Los Angeles after missing home series against the Angels, Seattle Mariners and Tampa Rays.
If appealed, the discipline issued to him will be held in abeyance until the process is complete.
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'Community' creator Dan Harmon returns to show after being fired
Beverly Hills, Calif. o Dan Harmon created the NBC sitcom "Community." He was the showrunner/executive producer through the series first three seasons - which received critical praise and developed a cult following, but suffered from low ratings.
At the end of three seasons, Harmon was fired by Sony, the studio that produces "Community," and NBC. And he had many unkind things to say about Sony and NBC.
Season 4 of the sitcom, with new executive producers, did not turn into a hit. And the show's fans pretty much universally agreed the show took a decided downturn in terms of quality.
So Sony and NBC rehired Harmon. And, after those unkind things he said, it surprised a lot of people that Harmon agreed to go back.
Harmon figures it's a no-lose situation.
"If I hadn't been invited back and not gone back, the worst case scenario is 30 years of wondering what would have happened if I had gone back," he said. "If I go back, the worst case scenario is one [crappy] season. Who cares?"
Harmon also pretty much admitted that he can be incredibly difficult to work with. Which is one of the reasons he was fired in the first place.
"I don't politic," he said. "I would rather die than make bad stuff for people because I'm a terrible dishwasher and a terrible lover and a terrible pet owner, and I this is my only recourse to go to bed at night and feel like I did anything of merit.
"So that fills me with emotions that sometimes get expressed in ways that you may read about in third-hand blogs and stuff, but it also, I think, overall kind of allows me to fail upward."
And then he continued in a distinctly Dan Harmon-like vein.
"Honestly, like, I think thoughts in my head," he said. "They bounce around in my skull, and if they keep bouncing around in my skull, they get worse and worse. And when they come out of my mouth, they make people happy. When they're taken out of context and put in a headline, they can get somebody a couple clicks on a Bacardi ad, and that's a perfectly fine price to pay.
"The most important thing is that, when I'm going to bed at night, I don't have this thing eating away at me. I say what is in my head, I'm on honest ground. And that is worth so much, and I think it does make my job as a writer, like, easier. It makes it possible for me to give people stuff that they like."
And what about all those studio and network executives he fought with so bitterly?
"I'm sure that they meant no harm and are really good people," Harmon said.
We'll see how long this lasts.