text
stringlengths 201
1.04M
| meta
dict |
|---|---|
Miss Chinese International winner Christine Kuo and Joel Chan went to Singapore to shoot a wedding salon advertisement. Although the pair have never worked together they quickly got to know one another. To adapt to the romantic atmosphere they couldn't resist to call each other husband and wife. Joel joked that he would call Christine his wife from now on. But Christine teased him by saying he was thinking too much. | {
"pile_set_name": "Pile-CC"
} |
Ransomware is a type of malware that prevents or limits users from accessing their system. This type of malware forces its victims to pay the ransom through certain online payment methods in order to grant access to their systems, or to get their data back. Some ransomware encrypts files (called Cryptolocker). Other ransomware use TOR
CBS recently fixed a vulnerability in its popular Sports application that could have exposed users to man-in-the-middle attacks and inadvertently leaked personal data. According to researchers, upon registration, users’ names, email addresses, account passwords, dates of birth, and zip codes were all sent over an unencrypted connection, in cleartext, to the app’s servers. Both the Android
A clever scam that involves a “free mobility or traffic app” is duping users by tracking their whereabouts and then sending a fake speeding ticket. Police in Pennsylvania detailed a scam that involves a mobile app, which may have been used to target people by sending them legitimate-looking speeding tickets via email. The app includes | {
"pile_set_name": "Pile-CC"
} |
Students often ask me, when will I no longer feel emotional pain? My response is, emotional pain is actually the energetic vehicle that can help you incarnate more wholeness and bring your life back on course. You see, suffering happens in our lives when we...
It is my 50th Birthday and I am glad! Why, because each year I get to show up more for myself. Each year I am wiser and more anchored into my Core Being, wholeness. Even so, every time I show up more in my life, I notice how absent I have been. And what is the reason...
Below is a link for an Energy Transformations Jan/Feb Newsletter. It is filled with inspirational articles for healing, encouraging you to move forward, and expanding consciousness in the New Year. Feel free to share this newsletter with others. The articles that are... | {
"pile_set_name": "Pile-CC"
} |
Celtics get Shaq, will it matter?
So the NBA’s version of Muhammad Ali is coming to Boston, and at a decent price for both sides. The Celtics signed Shaquille O’Neal to a two-year deal worth $2.8 million on Wednesday, bringing in the colorful future Hall of Famer to fill the void left by the injured Kendrick Perkins.
Now, coincidentally, the Celtics have the market cornered on big men named O’Neal. A few weeks ago the Celtics used their mid-level exception on Jermaine O’Neal, hoping that he would be able to fill Perk’s large shoes. Since Perk is out until possibly February because of the knee injury that he suffered during the NBA Finals, the Celtics felt the need to bring in a second center. The second signing also makes up for the loss of the expected-to-retire Rasheed Wallace.
Clearly, Shaq will be seen as the starter until Perk comes back, with the younger O’Neal getting significant minutes spelling him, and possibly Kevin Garnett when the Celtics want to play big. While this sounds nice on paper, there are underlying issues, both near and long-term, that the Celtics will need to resolve.
For one, the Celtics now have the second oldest team in the league and have a whopping six players over the age of 30 on their roster. We knew that they were coming into this season with an old club, and that this year was going to be viewed like a “one last hurrah” type of deal, but this is getting a bit ridiculous. The Celtics now have a Big Three that Doc will admittedly try to rest as much as possible, and now a center who typically likes to wait until the postseason to kick it in gear. Throw in the fact that Jermaine O’Neal isn’t exactly fresh as a daisy, and one of their younger players, Perkins, is coming off of serious injury, and this team is going to be interesting to watch throughout the course of the year. Doc is going to have to juggle the roster properly so that everyone gets their minutes, there is a good flow to each game (and the season overall) and so that everyone stays fresh through (presumably) the Finals. That was a tall task last year, and will be a more difficult one this season.
The much smaller issue is how the Celtics figure to blend Shaq in with the rest of the roster, and with their system. He’s not a defensive superstar, and he may actually be less athletic and slower than Kendrick Perkins, which is saying something. Perk overshadowed his offensive weaknesses with his solid D. Will Shaq be able to do the same? Will the Celtics feel forced to work him into the offensive flow so that he stays happy and continues to want to contribute on the defensive end? Will he allow the coaching staff to use him as a roaming, picking center like Perkins? Or will he command implementation of his traditional style, which allowed him to receive the ball in the post and hold the ball until he could find a guard cutting to the hoop?
The Celtics are clearly going for broke, and kudos to Danny Ainge and Doc Rivers for going out with guns blazing. However, don’t be surprised if this doesn’t turn out as beautifully as the Celtics envision. Shaq won’t be an instant help, and by the time he starts to get himself acclimated (both physically and with the Cs), who knows where the Celtics will be record-wise.
Oh, and one last thing. Shaq had no idea what his plans were going to be this season, as he remained unsigned for some time. Obviously the Celtics met with him and worked him out, but it’s not a stretch to think that he may currently be more out of shape than he normally is around this time of year.
Mark is a marketing professional and an aspiring writer who recently finished his first manuscript. He began his sports journalism career covering the Boston Celtics for Examiner.com, and he has expanded his coverage to include the entire pro sports scene between Boston and New York. Contact Mark. | {
"pile_set_name": "Pile-CC"
} |
20th Anniversary Celebrations of the California Desert Protection Act
Twentynine Palms, CA – Today; the Joshua Tree National Park Council for the Arts launched an initiative to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the California Desert Protection Act of 1994. Today’s announcement comes 100 days out from the anniversary of the California Desert Protection Act, which became law on October 31, 1994.
The California Desert Protection Act enlarged and re-designated Joshua Tree and Death Valley as national parks, established the Mojave National Preserve, and established 69 wilderness areas managed by the Bureau of Land Management in the California desert. In total, the California Desert Protection Act increased protection for 8.6 million acres of the California desert.
“The 20th anniversary of the California Desert Protection Act is an opportunity to celebrate our region and encourage support for continued efforts to protect the California desert,” said Vickie Waite, Executive Director of the Joshua Tree National Park Council for the Arts. “We are honored to work with communities throughout the desert to mark this important milestone. Thanks to the California Desert Protection Act, we enjoy the beauty of Joshua Tree, Death Valley, and the Mojave National Preserve. These lands are the backbone of our tourism economy and make this region a great place to live and visit.”
As part of this initiative, the Joshua Tree National Park Council for the Arts will coordinate, support, and promote 20th anniversary events throughout the region. The Council for the Arts also launched a new website (www.caldesert20.org) which will house a calendar of events, background information about the California Desert Protection Act, maps, photos, and more. As events are scheduled for fall of 2014, the website will be updated regularly with new information for the community.
“We encourage local organizations and community members to join in this celebration of the California desert,” continued Waite. “There are many ways to get involved, from attending events to organizing your own. In 2004, more than a dozen events were held to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the California Desert Protection Act. We’re looking forward to building on these activities for the 20th anniversary celebration.”
“The City of Twentynine Palms serves as a gateway community to Joshua Tree National Park and, in general, the California desert. As we plan special events this fall for the 20th anniversary, we look forward to visitors coming to our community to join the celebration,” said Cynthia Truitt, Twentynine Palms Chamber of Commerce Executive Director. “Visitors and residents alike enjoy our clear skies, brilliant star-filled nights, and desert and mountain vistas that the California Desert Protection Act helped to protect.”
“The 20th anniversary of the California Desert Protection Act is a perfect opportunity for Ridgecrest to welcome visitors to the Death Valley region. For new and returning visitors alike, coming to the other side of California, east of the Sierras, is always a memorable experience,” said Doug Lueck, Ridgecrest Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Executive Director. “This fall, during the anniversary celebrations, visitors will have an opportunity to experience the past in the first Ridgecrest Petroglyph and Heritage Festival in November, which will highlight Native American rock art in our desert mountains and the history of the Indian Wells Valley.” | {
"pile_set_name": "Pile-CC"
} |
A British author’s 6 lessons to deal with Islamist-secularist struggle
EVER since 9/11, there has been a dramatic surge of writings on Islam and the Muslim world – especially from the West. An area of study once entirely dominated by Bernard Lewis is now inundated with well-researched books by Western academics, thinks tanks, veteran journalists and advisors to various governments. Now, about a decade-and-a-half after 9/11 transformed global politics and brought to the fore attendant questions of war and peace – more decisively even than the fall of the Berlin wall – one wonders what is left to be learnt about Islam and the Muslim world.
Unfortunately, the strategy toward and the rhetoric of fear against Islam and the Muslim world remains the same. And the war against terror has taken many forms. Why has this subject been so hard to crack? John Owen, whose earlier book, The Clash of Ideas in World Politics, has been widely appreciated, promises something fresh on the subject, not just for scholars and readers but also for the world’s power elites.
Owen clarifies that the book is not about Islam, but political Islam. He writes: “Political Islam matters, and it is not going to go away soon. It is a powerful ideology and social movement, running deep within and across most Muslim countries today and among minority Muslim populations… A source of hope to millions, an atavistic nightmare to millions of others.” Here, Owen is not trying to simply analyze but seeks to give us clues on how to deal with it. The key fact he shares is that the problem is not new at all. And everything did not begin with Osama Bin Laden or Al Qaeda.
The West has had religious massacres during the course of its own history. Since the West was able to deal with it earlier, there are clues on how to deal with Islamic terror today too. The West, according to Owen, must look within. He recommends six lessons to deal with this old problem that is lately being presented as a new and unprecedented threat. The book makes two particular claims: firstly, understanding political Islam calls for an understanding of what it describes as “its long twilight struggle with secularism”; secondly, understanding the Islamist-secularist struggle requires that we need to grasp “the origins; dynamics, and ultimate end of similar ideological struggles in the history of the Western world.”
Ever since the emergence of political Islam in the 1920s, there have been claims about its imminent end. The first and most important lesson that the author shares is that such a prediction should not be taken seriously. That ideologies of any kind are not monolithic is the second important lesson. The third one is about foreign interventions which, the author argues, are to be seen as normal so long as Muslim societies struggle to find the most effective ways to order themselves. The fourth lesson is about how the state need not be rational or ideological and could, instead, be both. The fifth one is about how it is hard to predict the winner in a prolonged ideological struggle. The final lesson that Owen offers is that while Western nations remain key players in the struggle, the role of Iran, Turkey and Egypt matter more than what many observers consider.
He further analyzes the different facets of the Middle East problem including unrest, repression, terrorism, revolution, intervention and international tensions, and also attempts to locate its real problem – to establish whether it is in deprivation, American imperialism, or in Islam itself. If deprivation is the key factor, he asks why sub-Saharan Africa has no terrorism. Next, he wonders, if American imperialism is the factor, why there are no suicide bombings in Latin America. Having examined various issues associated with Islam, he then concludes that the ideological struggle within Islam itself could be the key factor.
The effort to study the global terrorism question as an ideological one sounds convincing. However, any attempt to see it purely through the lens of an ideological struggle could be a simplistic one. In fact, the author warns against such fallacies. The real question is why the post-World War II global political order failed to engage Muslim societies and contribute to their compatibility with the global system. Scores of experts emphatically tell us that it is all about culture. The Arab Spring proved all of that wrong. We learnt that the Arabs are like everybody else; and that their ambition to live in a democratic world is as strong.
Consider how the interplay of forces exists in the intra-West conflict almost how it does in the Muslim world in the case of the Syrian conflict. That provokes us to ask how plausible it is to analyze the West and the Islamic World as distinct political categories. Scholars might see this as a limitation in Owen’s analysis but that should not undermine the insights this work provides. This book will help readers understand the relationships between state, religion and society and will serve as a major source for scholars of international relations and conflict studies.
(Shaikh Mujibur Rehman teaches at Jamia Millia Islamia University, New Delhi. His book Communalism in Post-Colonial India: Changing Contours will be out in September 2015.) | {
"pile_set_name": "Pile-CC"
} |
MicroPedagogyCollective
A page to collect efforts to bridge the gap between knowing and not-knowing, via pieces of media and culture which have a didactic tinge to them: guides, method books, exercises. Stepping stones to a performance-practice (and composition-practice) informed by an eleutherotonal orientation. | {
"pile_set_name": "Pile-CC"
} |
MARRIAGE AND DIVORCE PREDICTION VEDIC ASTROLOGY
Hi, I am going through lot of problems in married life,living in usa and like a slave in my marriage. I have a child and have no career cause I am on dependent visa. Life has really become suffocating for me. Please analyse my chart for green card, career prospects and future of my marriage. I would be really obliged if a good astrologer can analyse my chart. My date of birth is 23-01-1979.Place of birth is new delhi and time of birth is 3.40pm. Thanks
This is my Analysis of your Birthchart:
1) Lord of Gemini Lagna is Mercury. Mercury is placed in the 7th House of Marriage. This position of Mercury is ‘Marana Karaka Avastha’ Mercury is at its worst condition. Being Lagnesh in the 7th house which is also your Paaka Lagna (Health) and Marriage house is causing issues in Marriage and Health. Bhava Chalita Chart shows Mars and Sun in the 7th too making you very Manglik and destroying the house of Marriage.
2) Venus in 6th is conjunct a Debilitated Moon in Scorpio, that too in the 6th. Venus in the 6th is highly detrimental to Love and Marriage and its Karakatwa (Significator) Venus is also in ‘Marana Karaka Avastha’ in the 6th.
3) There is a Parivartana Yoga between Saturn in 3rd and Sun in 8th being in each other’s signs. Since this exchange involves 3rd Parakrama (Effort) and 8th (Randhr) Bhava Lords it is an inauspicious Yoga. This causes lack of Courage to Sustain Efforts in pursuing on objective. 3rd is also the House of Copulation (Sexual Intercourse) and Longevity. The 8th House is Critical for Marriage as it is the 2nd (Fruits) of Marriage. Having two Malefics there in Sun and Mars causes issues in both Sexual Life and Marriage in General.
4) Coming to your Career. You are under Ketu Mahadasa from Ket MD: 2006-11-30 – 2013-11-30. Ketu the South Node or the Serpent’s Tail is in the 12th (Losses and Expenditure) from Arudha Lagna. You will have faced issues from then on since it is also Placed in the 12th in Navamsa indicating possible Travel too. Your current planetary period is Ketu-Jupiter (Lahiri Chitrapaksha – Ayanamsa)which begun November 18th, 2010 and will last almost a year. Jupiter is 6th from Dasanath Ketu (Struggles, Fights) and is Retrogade Exalted which makes it Debilitated while being placed in the 2nd in a Maraka Sthan. This will definitely be a very testing period for you. Ketu and Jupiter are not friends. Jupiter is 7th as well as 10th Lord. This will cause problems with Career as well as Marriage as the depositor of Jupiter is Debilitated Moon in Scorpio in the 6th. You may end up in court for divorce. I don’t see you getting a Green Card, unfortunately.
I could go on and on and spend few hours reading a chart but I will stop here. You have Vargottama Lagna – Gemini in both Rasi and Navamsa. Such people never give up and are born fighters to achieve their goal !!
Remedies
I do not see this Marriage Lasting and it shows and abrupt end. I would advise you to fast on the day of the Lord of the Upapada to improve Marriage – Saturday. For your Career, Shad Ripus (Bad Karma) and Health, I would highly advise you to chant the Vishnu Ashtakshari Mantra. AUM NAMO NARAYANAYA.Start tomorrow if you can, should be started on a Sunday. Remove any Gem if you are wearing one. Be positive and have faith in yourself and God. We cannot alter Karma but we can surely use our God given power of will and mind to overcome difficulties.
PLEASE ORDER THE SERVICE FOR AN ANALYSIS
25 Responses to “Marriage, Divorce and Career Predictions for a woman.”
Rosy on July 23, 2011
will u plz analys my horoscope and tell me when my life be free of troubles………… i divorced, no kids, when i will remarry? will my 2nd husband will b a good man and will my marriage will be happy marriage? when i ill get my uk permanent stay? as i ahve applied it and waiting for it in uk snce last 8th yrs. I did law from London. now when i ill will get good job in law field? is law field is good for me/ if yes then which area of law? when i ill have kids? how about my health and wealth isssues? my date of birth is 10.12.1971. place of birth:Lahore;Paistan. and time of birth is 11:30pm. conciously waiting for it.thx. Razia
nimda on September 10, 2011
Hello
Thank you for contacting me. Please place an order from the website so I may read and analyze your chart and then let me know what areas of your life you want me to focus on. This way I can look at various karmic factors in detail that will shape your life and destiny using:
Different Dasa Systems
Chara Karakas
Arudhas and Lagnas such as Upapada Lagna for Marriage Partner
Divisional Charts
Gochara or Transits in Detail
Badhaka and Curses if any
Detailed and Effective Remedial Measures
bici on September 14, 2011
Rajan B on October 25, 2012
My married life is nothing but a brutal hell. I am mentally harrassed and see no way out as I have 2 year old kid. I thought of leaving my spouse however whenever I look at my innocent 2 year old I am unable to muster the courage.The day she entered in my life(I didn’t like her from day 1 however had no control over my stupid actions and family pressure.) it seems life has decided to take some sort of revenge.
Question:
Is there a way out of this marriage amicably ?
Career is stagnated too… Anyway career going upwards….
admin on October 29, 2012
No requests for free readings please. It is against Jyotish to request a reading without offering Dakshina. This isn’t a game but a divine tool. It is a supreme science known only to a very few and should be honored and respected according to Vedic tradition and injunction.
sangeeta on December 25, 2012
bushra on January 25, 2013
hi i m divorced 4m 6 yrs and i m sick of living alone plzzz tell me wen will i gt married again and how will that be , my date of birth is 14 may 1989 and time of birth is8pm plzzzzzzzzzzzzzz help me out in finding right person ino one loves me
Sundhrie Appadu on August 16, 2013
I am a female. DOB 26.10.1977. Married life amicable. Still in love with my first love. I am married by not love marriage. My spouse’s DOB 12.10.1974. My true loves DOB 09.09.1976. Will my spouse and i ever divorce? will i be reunited with my true love?
Kalpana on August 30, 2013
Hi,
From 2007 onwards nothing has gone right in my life. I lost my job and could never get a stable job after that. Even my marriage got settled and then cancelled twice. Nothing seems to be working positive in my life. Could you please go though my horoscope and let me know..what is wrong in it and suitable remedies for getting a good job and getting married soon. My Dob is 11-8-1979, time-5:37pm.
Some astrologers say mine is meena rashi uttarabhdra pada-4 and but online is shows as meena rashi uttarabhdra pada-3. Am confused, as to which one should I follow.
nile on November 24, 2013
shilpi on December 15, 2013
Hi this is shilpi, my dob is 13 nov 1983 time is 5.25am nd place of birth is meerut india. I am getting problems in my married life and conditions is reaching towards divorce. I want to ask what will be my future?
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Facebook Like Button for Dummies | {
"pile_set_name": "Pile-CC"
} |
Authorities relied on a chest tattoo that depicted the murder scene to apprehend and convict a California gang member for a deadly shooting.
Anthony Garcia, 25, was convicted Wednesday of first-degree murder for the 2004 shooting at a liquor store in Pico Rivera. He could face life in prison for the crime when he is sentenced next month.
Garcia had avoided arrest for four years until he was picked up by police for driving with a suspended license in 2008. Because Garcia appeared to be an active member of the Rivera-13 gang, police snapped pictures of his tattoos, along with his mugshot.
Det. Sgt. Kevin Lloyd was looking through pictures of gang members' tattoos for leads on another crime when one image looked eerily familiar. Lloyd had worked as a sergeant at the Pico Rivera Sheriff's Station when the murder happened Jan. 23, 2004, at Mr. Ed's Liquor store.
"I was working on another case about this gang and looking for other examples. ... I just see that picture and something struck me." Lloyd said. "It looked like a murder from way back when."
Lloyd followed his hunch, driving to the liquor store named on the tattoo and pulling the old case file.
Garcia's tattoo captured the night of the shooting, from the Christmas lights outside the liquor store to the bent light post in the store's parking lot to the convalescent home called the Rivera, next door to the liquor store. The scene shows a chopper spraying bullets on a victim. Garcia's gang nickname is "Chopper."
The victim, John Juarez, is depicted as a Mr. Peanut. The peanut is commonly used as a symbol of a rival gang in Pico Rivera, Lloyd said. The crime scene is under a tattoo on Garcia's neck that reads "Rivera Kills."
The tattoo was so accurate that Lloyd called it a "crime scene sketch and a confession." Garcia's tattoo artist even matched the trajectory of the bullets, Lloyd said.
"Even the peanut guy; he's standing on corner, he gets shot in the head and you can see the shot in the head," Lloyd said. "He lays right there in the liquor store."
Garcia was arrested in October of 2008 and charged with the murder. He reportedly confessed to officers posing as gang members in the jail.
Deputy District Attorney Brock Lunsford prosecuted the case and called Garcia's tattoo a "non-verbal confession."
"It was offensive, the brazenness of it," Lunsford said. "I would never say that he's not intelligent. He was able to avoid detection for four years ... his arrogance got the better of him, not a lack of intelligence."
Lunsford said Garcia spent years perfecting the tattoo. A 2005 booking photo of him from an unspecified charge shows just the chopper shooting bullets at Mr. Peanut. A 2006 booking photo of him from another unspecified charge adds the liquor store and his 2008 booking photo from the suspended license charge shows the complete scene.
Police said they have closely examined Garcia's other tattoos to see if they represent any other crimes but so far they do not believe so. Some of his other tattoos show a man wearing a bandana around his mouth pointing a gun. Another shows a man holding somebody in a chokehold with one arm and pointing a dagger toward their head in the other.
"This is a guy who is so bold ? on gang shootings, there's not a lot of evidence and no one wants to come forward," Lloyd said. "It feels real nice to solve one of these crimes."
Garcia's getaway driver, gang member Robert Armijo, pleaded guilty to the crime and testified against Garcia. He is facing a 20-year prison sentence, police said.
Unprecedented Tattoo Crime Depiction?
Los Angeles police and experts on gang tattoos said they can't recall another time that a criminal has tattooed such a literal depiction of a crime.
"From the research that we've published on tattoos, this is very bizarre and unique," said George Knox, director of the National Gang and Crime Center. "It's bizarre because it is obviously somebody that is not trying to hide their crime and most offenders do. It's unique because it's not something that we would normally find in a gang tattoo."
Knox said that tattoos by gang members are often a rite of a passage.
"They typically occur early in their career. As they gain status or rise to a position of power, they add tattoos," Knox said. "They're designed to intimidate somebody."
For those gang members who decide to turn around their lives, tattoo removal is often key, he added.
"One of the ways to really try and help them get back on the right path again is to get those tattoos off on their face and arms so they can have a job where they're dealing with the public," Knox said. | {
"pile_set_name": "Pile-CC"
} |
Author
Topic: Truly-Ergonomicís keycodes remapping (Read 71698 times)
Thanks to the recent opportunity to update the firmware of the Truly-Ergonomic keyboard, we can now begin to make personal remappings.
In the 209 firmware, I noticed that there is two tables of internal keycodes. These two tables are visible, for example, at the end of the TrulyErgonomic_209_v2.121127.hex file.Keycodes from address 05AE to address 063D are used when DIP swith #2 is ON (Windows / Linux).Keycodes from address 063E to address 06CD are used when DIP swith #2 is OFF (Mac OS).
I tried to change some Keycodes (Backspace to home raw (instead of Tab), Enter up (instead of Backspace), CTRL in the middle (instead of Enter), and some others) and it works fine ! Great ! (I only needed a simple formula in OpenOffice.org-Calc to recalculate the checksum-byte of each changed firmwareís HEX file linesÖ)
This can make us to quietly wait for the arrival of the Truly-Ergonomicís programing softwareÖ
For exemple, if you want the Right-Ctrl to become a Return key, you search for the Right-Ctrl and Return keycode in the HID doc (these codes are E4 and 28). Then your search for the E4 code in the Truly-Ergonomic keycodes (keycodes have white background in my OpenOffice.org file) and you put '28' instead of the original 'E4' code. The new checksum is then calculated for the modified line. When all your changes are done, you copy-paste the complete lines (with the new checksum) in the Truly-Ergonomic HEX file, over the original lines. Then, you can update the Truly-Ergonomic firmware using your personal HEX fileÖ
Be very carefull to NOT change any other line of the firmware HEX file BUT ONLY the 18 lines of keycodes !!!And DO NOT change the nine first characters of each keycodesíline !
Well ****.I was trying to get the lower left and right international keys to work as control keys.First attempt failed, but everything else worked.Second attempt bricked the keyboard.Shows up as unknown device and the firmware tool does nothing.
Any suggestions before I try to get this thing RMAed with TE?
Update:Wow. Did a diff on the original firmware. Managed to delete 10 random lines from the file. Yay accidental VIM key mash apparently.
Well ****.I was trying to get the lower left and right international keys to work as control keys.First attempt failed, but everything else worked.Second attempt bricked the keyboard.Shows up as unknown device and the firmware tool does nothing.
Any suggestions before I try to get this thing RMAed with TE?
Update:Wow. Did a diff on the original firmware. Managed to delete 10 random lines from the file. Yay accidental VIM key mash apparently.
It's time consuming but not that hard. My error was just brain fart stupid.
I've confirmed that both SPI and basic serial interfaces are not wired into anything. This most likely means that I need someone with surface mount soldering gear to wire in a 2 wire interface so I can re-program this thing.
I saw in the Megawin SDK doc that if the chip is Reset (RST-pin high) while the power is NOT interrupted, then it may restart in ISP mode (In System Programming) if the default Megawin ISP program is used in the chip's ISP memory. There is a (little) chance that Truly-Ergonomic used the default ISP program... MAY BE, it could be the way to by-pass the erroneous firmware and to be able to reflash a correct Firmware. I don't know....
I saw in the Megawin SDK doc that if the chip is Reset (RST-pin high) while the power is NOT interrupted, then it may restart in ISP mode (In System Programming) if the default Megawin ISP program is used in the chip's ISP memory. There is a (little) chance that Truly-Ergonomic used the default ISP program... MAY BE, it could be the way to by-pass the erroneous firmware and to be able to reflash a correct Firmware. I don't know....
Actually there is a very good chance. Their DFU programming software is the same as the one supplied in the SDK ,except with their logo slapped onto it. I'll try this out now. Thanks.
I saw in the Megawin SDK doc that if the chip is Reset (RST-pin high) while the power is NOT interrupted, then it may restart in ISP mode (In System Programming) if the default Megawin ISP program is used in the chip's ISP memory. There is a (little) chance that Truly-Ergonomic used the default ISP program... MAY BE, it could be the way to by-pass the erroneous firmware and to be able to reflash a correct Firmware. I don't know....
So now that I've resurrected my keyboard, on to re-programming this thing.So I'm assuming that the bottom left and right international keys are 87 and 88. The thing is, those codes show up twice in the firmware.
Wow! You managed to inter-connect pins of such a microscopic thing !!!! Very good job
I have no idea why there is two 87 and 88 codes in the Windows/Linux keycodes...I suppose that the lower right and left buttons correspond to the keycode's positions that already have Ctrl codes (E0 E4) at the same position in the MacOS keycodes (because TE doc say that extrem left and right lower keys are Ctrl keys when DIP switch #2 is Off).
I have no idea why there is two 87 and 88 codes in the Windows/Linux keycodes...I suppose that the lower right and left buttons correspond to the keycode's positions that already have Ctrl codes (E0 E4) at the same position in the MacOS keycodes (because TE doc say that extrem left and right lower keys are Ctrl keys when DIP switch #2 is Off).
Will play around with this later. I ran out of steam last night. Not going to try this again at work either!
Or provided the most basic leads for a two wire interface which is standard on a lot of electronics with firmware. Almost every router I've ever used has a two wire interface just beneath one of the ethernet jacks so you can salvage a bad flash.
Here is the firmware file I ended up with: TrulyErgonomic_209_mod.hex (18.25 kB - downloaded 150 times.)Left Shift -> TabRight Shift -> EnterLeft Control -> Left ShiftRight Control -> Right ShiftLeft International -> Left ControlRight International -> Right Control
So in other words ... TE just took the basic firmware provided and slapped their logo into it. Why am I not surprised.
Not at all.TE took the basic firmware remapping software and just slapped their logo on it.The firmware itself is mostly custom. The SDK provides a default firmware, but that is for basic IO. The chip inside the board is a generic programmable IC. The HID implementation is all theirs, hence why the problems with the keyboard.
I've been talking to others more knowledgeable about HID implementations on #geekhack and will be taking a crack at my own implementation for firmware now that I know where to go. No promises on where I'll get and how fast I'll get there.
I just did this with a 104 model and it worked perfectly. Since I never intend to use it with a Mac, I set the first set of 9 lines to Colemak layout and the second set of 9 lines to QWERTY layout. By flipping DIP switch #2 I can go between the two layouts now.
if my capslock key acts a delete key can I do something to turn it back into a capslock key? I think that's what Tracer is doing with the chips but I am not sure.
And what about the AppsKey? Is that the 5D on the last row of Windows/Linux keycodes?
Thanks a lot for any response. All of this is like ancient hyrulian to me but it's starting to make sense. Davkol mentioned Arduino in another thread and I've been looking that up and suddenly chips don't seem that scary anymore.
Huzzah! I just remapped my TECK 207 firmware! Thanks so much for this guide and the checksum spreadsheet, addwyn.
FWIW, I moved the {[ and ]} keys to the opposite (left) end of their row, put '" and \| at the right end where [{ ]} used to be, and moved /? down where '" used to be. This puts /? and \| in their standard QWERTY locations, and '" is now only one key away (one row up) from standard. I also swapped Tab and Backspace, so now Backspace is adjacent to Delete (where I kept expecting it to be), and I expect this will help reduce inadvertent Tab strikes as well. I've attached my modified .hex file here in case anyone with a model 207 wants to try this remap.
So... I finally decided to try flashing the new firmware update to my 109 and experimenting with hacking the hex files. I'm extremely happy with the results. It didn't take long to figure out which keys went where, and I was pleased to note that things like the left spacebar were easily remappable. Thanks, guys!
Hardware remapping massively increases the value of the TECK in my eyes, as I can finally take my keyboard around and just plug it in to any workstation with no fuss. (After using it for a year with a non-standard key configuration, the default mappings are unacceptable.) As an added bonus, reassigning keys in hardware solved a problem I was having with certain games ignoring scancode maps in the Windows registry.
I'm curious to know where the NumLock layer lives. There's a section of the main keymap that looks like it should deal with that, but editing it doesn't seem to do anything.
One interesting (and rather annoying) feature that I discovered is that the behaviour of the Fn layer is partially based on the key assignments rather than the physical keys, at least with respect to the keys to the left and right of Fn. On my 109, those are Windows and PrintScreen, for instance. Changing the mapping of either key prevents them from being used to access their function layer (CapsLock and NumLock respectively). However, installing a new Windows or PrintScreen key elsewhere will mean that Fn-(new key) accesses CapsLock or NumLock. That doesn't seem to be the case for the function row Fn layer, though. Comparing the 109 and 209 versions offers hints as to which portions of the firmware might control some of this behaviour, but they're pretty deep in the executable segments. I wouldn't want to risk fiddling with that without taking a lot more time to figure out the disassembled code...
I have done it! Finally my Truly Keyboard works like it should. And finally the keys are always the same (the modifiers), no matter which user is using the computer. That makes it a lot of easier. I did quite a lot of changes. Some cyclic changes, modifiers to my preferred positions and some specifics for the keyboard layout I am using (Neo 2).
Is somebody already writting a web gui which creates a hex file to download? Not that I need it, but it would be easier for others. Nobody wants to wait for the company any more.
I located the position of numpad management (Keycodes conversion when Num-Lock is ON) in the TrulyErgonomic_209_v2.121127.hex file.This is not a table but a piece of code ! For each key involved in the numpad, there is a keycode allowing to identify the initial key and, a little further, the keycode that is to be returned for this key when Num-Lock is ONÖThis piece of code is located between address 084B and 08EC (I saw thatís the same in the TrulyErgonomic_207_v2.121127.hex file. I have not looked into the other firmware files) :
For exemple, if you changed the layout of your TE keyboard to COLEMAK, the Keypad-1 should be on the [N] key (instead of the [J] key). Therefore you sould override the [J]ís keycode (red framed "0D") by the [N]ís keycode ("11"). As a result, your TE keyboard will send a [Keypad 1] to the host when the [N] key is typed while Num-Lock is ON (and not when the [J] key is typed)
Be very careful ! As this is a piece of code, DO NOT modify ANY OTHER VALUE except the keycodes (I framed by red or green in this picture) and the lines' checksum bytes (the two digits at the end of each line) !
Be very careful ! As this is a piece of code, DO NOT modify ANY OTHER VALUE except the keycodes (I framed by red or green in this picture) and the lines' checksum bytes (the two digits at the end of each line) !
Thank you addwyn. That makes the keyboard even better, because I can remap the numpad like it is in the Neo2 layout.
Am I right if I assume that I have to calculate the checksum in the same way as for the keyremapping in your spreadsheet?
And where did you find the algorithm for the checksum? Is this a standard documented for the Megawin chips?
I am asking this, because I want to also edit the keycodes of the Fn keys.
And I want to, as I have had it before with a Xmodmap file, add XF86Forward and XF86Backward to the to lower right keys of the keyboard, as all the Thinkpad keyboards have it. But as USB HID ID number this is (WWW Forward) \x0225 and (WWW Back) \x0224 which is to big to fit in the 16 bit space for one key.
Besides the main keymap tables that we know about, I've been able to find three other data tables.
One is right at the beginning of the hex file and lives in x10CC-x1159 (109) or x10DC-x1169 (209). It's identical in both versions, and mostly seems to contain data used by functions responsible for the USB I/O.
The second one lives at x1627-x165F (109) or x1637-x166F (209) and is used by the external interrupt handler to manage port I/O. Don't touch it.
The last one lives at x0CC5-x0D9E (109 version) or x0CD5-x0DAE (209 version), and is slightly different between models. Among other things, it contains the HID codes for the Fn-(F key) layer.
Note that these are all HID Usage Page 0C codes, not the Page 07 codes that the normal keyboard keys use. I'd only recommend substitutions with other media HID keycodes of similar size.
0195 (network browser) and 01AE (keyboard layout) are formatted to look like they might do something, but any keys that might be associated with these are hard coded to do something else in the main function in the main function. Interestingly, the Calculator entry is also included with the 109 firmware even though Fn-F5 is hard coded to act as Insert.
Fn-Escape and the keys to the left, right, and below the Fn key are hard coded in a big, sprawling function (which starts at x007e in all versions of the firmware), as are the Fn-5 and Fn-6 combinations and a bunch of DIP switch related stuff. You guys already found the function that handles the NumLock layer (which starts at x07AF in my 109 firmware and 0x07EB in the 209 one).
I've thus far been unable to figure out which functions are responsible for that F key function layer. There are several that access those data blocks, but with my rather limited experience in programming such devices, their behaviour is not as obvious as the other keymapping routines in the firmware.
And where did you find the algorithm for the checksum? Is this a standard documented for the Megawin chips?
I am asking this, because I want to also edit the keycodes of the Fn keys.
The hex files are a standard format. The Megawin CPU in the TECK is basically just an 8051 processor with some extra stuff like USB support built in. Most 8051 IDEs will have tools to disassemble and analyze the hex files.
Then it's just a matter of figuring out where the data lives, since disassemblers have no practical way of telling the difference between code and data. Sometimes it's obvious. For instance, the data block right at the top of the hex files is mostly plaintext device information. (You can read "Truly Ergonomic Computer Keyboard" and other USB device info there.) Comparing the firmwares of two models with known differences is a good starting point for where to look.
Anyways... after a few days of trying to make sense of the firmware, I decided to be a little more adventurous. For my first baby steps into hacking the code, I set up my keyboard to toggle between the Windows and Mac code pages based on Scroll Lock instead of the DIP switch. My TECK now has two full layers complete with a convenient LED to tell me which one I'm using. It's just a few bytes changed, but my keyboard is now so much more awesome than before!
Anyways... after a few days of trying to make sense of the firmware, I decided to be a little more adventurous. For my first baby steps into hacking the code, I set up my keyboard to toggle between the Windows and Mac code pages based on Scroll Lock instead of the DIP switch. My TECK now has two full layers complete with a convenient LED to tell me which one I'm using. It's just a few bytes changed, but my keyboard is now so much more awesome than before!
[/quote]
Could you tell us how you did it?
I am asking because Iím looking for a possibility to add at least one (better two) switchable additional Layers to the keyboard, so Iíd be independent of any drivers. I am running a german Neo-derivate Layout, I need three layers at least. So what you did there sounds really interesting.
My hex files no longer resemble the originals since everything's in a different order now. But if you really really want to play with it...
There are two places where the firmware decides which layout to use.
In the 109 firmware, this occurs at locations x07DF and x0901.In the 209 firmware, it occurs at locations x081B and x0C2D.
The instruction in question reads 30 E9 07, which is an 8051 opcode for "Jump 7 bytes if the Port 4.1 (DIP Switch #2) bit is clear". The string only occurs at the two points in question, so you can simply search for it rather than hunting for the address.
Because the Caps/Num/Scroll locks are implemented with a pin controlling their LEDs, it's actually a fairly simple matter of changing the bit you're checking.
I recommend using Scroll Lock, as that won't mess up anything else. (Seriously... who uses Scroll Lock for anything these days?) As noted earlier in this thread, the NumLock keypad is hard coded into the key processing function, and disabling that would require significantly more surgery on the code.
Note that the bits in question are high when the lock in question is toggled off and low when it's on. (It's the reverse case for the DIP switches; a bit set to 1 means "on" as expected.) Also note that the "off" position of the DIP switch defaults to the Mac keyboard layout. If you want the Windows layout to be the default, change the jump instruction from 30 (JNB) to 20 (JB).
So my version reads 20 B7 07 (Jump 7 bytes if Scroll Lock is off).
Obviously, you'd have to redo checksums and stuff as usual.
I would also recommend adding Scroll Lock (47 hex) to a conveniently accessible button on both layouts, as by default it's only available via Fn-(top middle key).
Adding a third layer for NumLock is a non-trivial change that requires completely rewriting several of the key processing functions. It actually doesn't look like it would be super difficult to do, but at that point it's way beyond simple hex file hacking. Unfortunately, implementing temporary modifier access to a layer (e.g. with the Fn key or perhaps some other private internal keycode for a layer modifier) would probably be a lot of work, as it requires changing major aspects of how the keyboard operates.
WARNING: Modifying the executable portions of your firmware is a potentially brickable offence! Hack the code at your own risk!
I recommend using Scroll Lock, as that won't mess up anything else. (Seriously... who uses Scroll Lock for anything these days?) As noted earlier in this thread, the NumLock keypad is hard coded into the key processing function, and disabling that would require significantly more surgery on the code.
Note that the bits in question are high when the lock in question is toggled off and low when it's on. (It's the reverse case for the DIP switches; a bit set to 1 means "on" as expected.) Also note that the "off" position of the DIP switch defaults to the Mac keyboard layout. If you want the Windows layout to be the default, change the jump instruction from 30 (JNB) to 20 (JB).
So my version reads 20 B7 07 (Jump 7 bytes if Scroll Lock is off).
Does this mean I have to change both occurences of this piece of code or do I have to decide which one to change? or must I keep it in one layer in the original form (30 B9 07) and the other to jump back as (20 B7 07)? I guess the latter is the case. I think I got it.
Adding a third layer for NumLock is a non-trivial change that requires completely rewriting several of the key processing functions. It actually doesn't look like it would be super difficult to do, but at that point it's way beyond simple hex file hacking. Unfortunately, implementing temporary modifier access to a layer (e.g. with the Fn key or perhaps some other private internal keycode for a layer modifier) would probably be a lot of work, as it requires changing major aspects of how the keyboard operates.
Thatís a clever proposal, thanks for hinting it out! I already figured that hacking the NumLock Layer wouldnít be a too good idea.What I want to do is having an extra layer for all special characters ?![]... as I am used to have it now. Since German has als this extra Umlaut characters this fills comfortably one layer of the TECK, so I need an easy accessible extra layer. Speeds up typing.Your detailed answer encourages to really try it. Thanks a stack.
I recommend using Scroll Lock, as that won't mess up anything else. (Seriously... who uses Scroll Lock for anything these days?) As noted earlier in this thread, the NumLock keypad is hard coded into the key processing function, and disabling that would require significantly more surgery on the code.
Note that the bits in question are high when the lock in question is toggled off and low when it's on. (It's the reverse case for the DIP switches; a bit set to 1 means "on" as expected.) Also note that the "off" position of the DIP switch defaults to the Mac keyboard layout. If you want the Windows layout to be the default, change the jump instruction from 30 (JNB) to 20 (JB).
So my version reads 20 B7 07 (Jump 7 bytes if Scroll Lock is off).
Does this mean I have to change both occurences of this piece of code or do I have to decide which one to change? or must I keep it in one layer in the original form (30 B9 07) and the other to jump back as (20 B7 07)? I guess the latter is the case. I think I got it.
Oh no...
In case I wasn't clear, you have to change both occurances to the same thing. (One is in a preprocessor function that sets up special internal keycodes for the Fn-F key layer, the other is the main keymap processor that adds keypresses to the output buffer.) Behaviour might be unpredictable if you only change one.
In case I wasn't clear, you have to change both occurances to the same thing. (One is in a preprocessor function that sets up special internal keycodes for the Fn-F key layer, the other is the main keymap processor that adds keypresses to the output buffer.) Behaviour might be unpredictable if you only change one.
FWIW, I moved the {[ and ]} keys to the opposite (left) end of their row, put '" and \| at the right end where [{ ]} used to be, and moved /? down where '" used to be. This puts /? and \| in their standard QWERTY locations, and '" is now only one key away (one row up) from standard. I also swapped Tab and Backspace, so now Backspace is adjacent to Delete (where I kept expecting it to be), and I expect this will help reduce inadvertent Tab strikes as well. I've attached my modified .hex file here in case anyone with a model 207 wants to try this remap. (Attachment Link)
So... I've become a bit more daring with regards to hacking my keyboard. Ultimately, I'd like to rewrite large chunks of the keymap handling system to be able to support multiple layers with modifiers.
I had a few successes with early experiments. Some of them soft bricked the keyboard to the point that none of the keys worked, but the USB handling remained intact, so reflashing the firmware fixed everything.
Eventually, I got a little bit too ambitious and decided to try moving the original data tables so I wouldn't have to worry about constantly editing their addresses. I guess I missed some references, because that instabricked the keyboard.
I was expecting to be able to just unscrew everything, open it up, short the CPU to reset in ISP mode, and be back on my way. Yeah... not so easy, it turns out.
Both sides of the case seem to be bolted together in the middle (which is unfortunately close to where the CPU is). I couldn't figure out how to release them. In the end, I had to more or less break the top off to get at the chip and reset it.
For those of you who've managed to get the case open... is there some trick to doing it? I'd rather not damage the poor keyboard any more than necessary... | {
"pile_set_name": "Pile-CC"
} |
CORRECTION: Amana Fund Post
In yesterday’s post on the Amana mutual fund, Amana Trustee Samir Salah was inadvertently confused with former Amana Shariah advisor Salah Soltan. The post has been re-written to correct this and has also been expanded to cover the Amana Shariah board. | {
"pile_set_name": "Pile-CC"
} |
Only you can solve the biggest theft in history, and keep the new casino from folding. Search slot machines, hotels and other hot spots to find over 2,300 hidden objects, and collect clues to help you track down the money and save the day. It's a sure bet for fun! | {
"pile_set_name": "Pile-CC"
} |
The Cyberskin Pussy and Ass Stroker
The Pussy and Ass CyberSkin stroker allows men to enhance their masturbation sessions by letting them fantasize about penetrating a vaginal or anal opening. The stroker is made of a CyberSkin material that allows for an authentic look and feel. The tunnel of the stroker is ribbed for additional sensations, as well.
Specs: The Pussy and Ass CyberSkin Stroker
Size: 5.25" in length and 2" in width
Material: CyberSkin -- for an authentic look and feel
The stroker is hand-painted
Uses a Virtual Touch texture so men can feel like their penetrating a pussy or an ass | {
"pile_set_name": "Pile-CC"
} |
Sequoia 13 is here!
AWESOME! I just saw the Press Release, thanks Tim!http://pro.magix.com/en/sequoia/overview.527.html
Sequoia 13: Production – Broadcast – Mastering
Yet another milestone in the development of professional software solutions for audio production, broadcasting and mastering. The new Sequoia 13 offers everything that our professional users need and more! The latest generation of Sequoia sets new standards in the field of high-definition DAWs and offers comprehensive loudness functions based on EBU R128/ITU‑R BS.1771, extensive improvements to the Spectral Cleaning feature, flexible plug-in routing, a real time AAC/MP3 preview plug-in and continuing development to achieve the highest possible levels of flexibility, performance and efficiency.
In late fall/early winter we will be releasing Samplitude Pro X2 with many new feature. At that time Sequoia 13 will have a free update that will include any new innovations contained in the Samplitude release.
Click to expand...
Looks like Samplitude ProX is going top have a good upgrade this fall which will include more updates! This DAW is amazing. I just did a mix, 100% ITB with this and I am blown away. I just replaced $100,000 hybrid studio with this DAW. | {
"pile_set_name": "Pile-CC"
} |
Archives
Fortnite is Getting A New Chiller Grenade
As you know, Epic Games decided to continue the wintry theme of Fortnite Battle Royale's Season 7 by introducing a new Sneaky Snowman item not too lengthy ago, which makes it possible for players to move around the currently snow-strewn map and hide in plain sight.
Now, it appears as if the developer will probably be bringing a different ice-based object for fans to work with within the free-to-play shooter, with all the company set to add what it is calling a Chiller Grenade.
Based on Fortnite Battle Royale's in-game news feed, the Chiller Grenade is set to arrive quickly, and its description states that players who wield it'll possess the capacity to "Give [their] enemies cold feet with this winter blast". Bearing this in mind, it appears as in the event the weapon will not necessarily inflict any actual harm on opponents but will freeze them in place instead to let one particular blast them with certainly one of the title's myriad guns.
For the uninitiated, it looks just like the Chiller Grenade will operate inside a somewhat similar manner to Fortnite Battle Royale's Boogie Bomb, as each aim give the one particular who threw the grenade an advantage of shooting an opponent while they're incapacitated. On the other hand, although the latter lets this impacted move while not being able to shoot, there's a possibility that the former will let anyone has frozen in location nevertheless use their weapons.
All factors thought of, it's wonderful to see Epic Games continually adding much more content to Fortnite Battle Royale in an effort to keep its player base engaged with all the title for the foreseeable future, as the addition from the Chiller Grenade really should in the pretty least offer players an additional layer of strategy in-game. Until the icy grenade's addition, though, there are nevertheless lots other stuff to accomplish inside the title, especially for all those who've however to finish Season 7 Week 8's challenges.
Fortnite is available now in early access for Android, iOS, PC, PlayStation 4, Switch, and Xbox One. Click here if you are looking for some interesting pictures, videos, game guides, and fun games. Also, cheap Fortnite Materials also on sale at U4GM. | {
"pile_set_name": "Pile-CC"
} |
Spectrum Analyzer
Digital Spectrum Analyzer 9 kHz ~ 1.5 GHz
Spectrum analyzers are used to display the amplitude distribution over a certain frequency range. This spectrum analyzer thus makes visible the individual spectral components with the corresponding amplitudes, which is making this device indispensable for the assessment and diagnosis of modern, high-frequency electronic systems. Due to the high frequency bandwidth and dynamic, modern spectrum analyzers are superior in many measurement areas contrary to the use of oscilloscopes and therefore preferable for the application. The high technical performance and the many features makes this device ideal tools in industry, development, EMC diagnostic and quality assurance.
Digital Spectrum Analyzer 9 kHz ~ 1.5 GHz with Tracking Generator
Spectrum analyzers are used to display the amplitude distribution over a certain frequency range. This spectrum analyzer thus makes visible the individual spectral components with the corresponding amplitudes, which is making this device indispensable for the assessment and diagnosis of modern, high-frequency electronic systems. Due to the high frequency bandwidth and dynamic, modern spectrum analyzers are superior in many measurement areas contrary to the use of oscilloscopes and therefore preferable for the application. The high technical performance, many features and the integrated tracking generator makes this device ideal tools in industry, development, EMC diagnostic and quality assurance.
Digital Spectrum Analyzer 9 kHz ~ 2.2 GHz
Spectrum analyzers are used to display the amplitude distribution over a certain frequency range. This spectrum analyzer thus makes visible the individual spectral components with the corresponding amplitudes, which is making this device indispensable for the assessment and diagnosis of modern, high-frequency electronic systems. Due to the high frequency bandwidth and dynamic, modern spectrum analyzers are superior in many measurement areas contrary to the use of oscilloscopes and therefore preferable for the application. The high technical performance and the many features makes this device ideal tools in industry, development, EMC diagnostic and quality assurance.
Digital Spectrum Analyzer 9 kHz ~ 2.2 GHz with Tracking Generator
Spectrum analyzers are used to display the amplitude distribution over a certain frequency range. This spectrum analyzer thus makes visible the individual spectral components with the corresponding amplitudes, which is making this device indispensable for the assessment and diagnosis of modern, high-frequency electronic systems. Due to the high frequency bandwidth and dynamic, modern spectrum analyzers are superior in many measurement areas contrary to the use of oscilloscopes and therefore preferable for the application. The high technical performance, many features and the integrated tracking generator makes this device ideal tools in industry, development, EMC diagnostic and quality assurance.
Digital Spectrum Analyzer 9 kHz - 3.0 GHz
Spectrum analyzers are used to display the amplitude distribution over a certain frequency range. This spectrum analyzer thus makes visible the individual spectral components with the corresponding amplitudes, which is making this device indispensable for the assessment and diagnosis of modern, high-frequency electronic systems. Due to the high frequency bandwidth and dynamic, modern spectrum analyzers are superior in many measurement areas contrary to the use of oscilloscopes and therefore preferable for the application. The high technical performance and many features makes this device ideal tools in industry, development, EMC diagnostic and quality assurance.
Digital Spectrum Analyzer 9 kHz - 3.0 GHz
Spectrum analyzers are used to display the amplitude distribution over a certain frequency range. This spectrum analyzer thus makes visible the individual spectral components with the corresponding amplitudes, which is making this device indispensable for the assessment and diagnosis of modern, high-frequency electronic systems. Due to the high frequency bandwidth and dynamic, modern spectrum analyzers are superior in many measurement areas contrary to the use of oscilloscopes and therefore preferable for the application. The high technical performance, many features and the integrated tracking generator makes this device ideal tools in industry, development, EMC diagnostic and quality assurance.
$3,496.47
Showing 1-6 of 6 item(s)
Get our latest news and special sales
You may unsubscribe at any moment. For that purpose, please find our contact info in the legal notice. | {
"pile_set_name": "Pile-CC"
} |
Men More Likely to Die of Cancer: Study
December 7, 2012
Reuters Health - Not only are men more likely than women to be diagnosed with cancer, among those who get the disease, men also have a higher chance of dying from it, according to a new study. In an analysis of cases of all but the sex-specific cancers like prostate and ovarian cancers, for example, men with the disease were more likely than women to die in each of the past 10 years, researchers found. That translates to an extra 24,130 men dying of cancer in 2012 because of their gender. | {
"pile_set_name": "Pile-CC"
} |
What we like and admire in watches is so incredibly tied to the “stuff” we’re exposed to. If your dad had a Datejust when you were a kid, maybe you feel waves of nostalgia whenever you see a vintage piece listed for sale on your favorite forum. If your first watch was an Ironman Triathlon or a similar multi-function digital timekeeper, it would make sense that as a grown up watch-head you have a fondness for G-Shocks and the like. And if you grew up watching action movies, specifically the action films of the ’80s (still the greatest decade for the genre), you’re going to be interested in the watch we’re here to tell you all about today.
The “Arnie,” or the Seiko H558-5009 as you’d see in Seiko’s back catalog, became iconic as the favored wristwatch of Arnold Schwarzenegger, who wore it on screen in Predator and Commando. The H558-5009 is recognized as the first dive watch to feature a digital alarm chronograph with combination analog display. In addition to somehow being the perfect action hero watch of the decade, it was hugely influential in popularizing the ana-digi style watch, which would go on to become massively important for brands like Casio, Breitling, Tissot, and others, as it strikes a seemingly perfect balance between traditional at-a-glance timekeeping with multifunction quartz capability.
Arnie rocking the “Arnie” in Commando; Image courtesy of 20th Century Fox.
Today, Seiko unveils the long awaited update to the cult classic Arnie in three new references: the SNJ025 (traditional stainless steel with a black bezel – this one remains true to the original); the SNJ027 (stainless steel with a Pepsi bezel, this one is also a PADI special edition), and the SNJ028 (DLC coated, and online only). All are part of the Prospex line of dive watches. Let’s take a closer look.
Advertisement
Seiko SNJ025, SNJ027, SNJ028
Case Material: Stainless steel
Dial: Black
Dimensions: 47.8mm
Crystal: Hardlex
Water Resistance: 200 meters
Crown: Screw down
Movement: Caliber H851
Strap/Bracelet: Silicone
Price: $525 – $550
Expected Release: Available now
The biggest and most important difference between the original and these new references is the engine powering them. The new watches uses Seiko’s excellent Solar technology — the watches are powered by exposure to light, and hold a charge for up to six months. Many of the same features from the original are held over in the modern interpretation: chronograph with a digital readout, as well as time, date, and alarm functionality through the digital screen. The new watches also feature a power reserve indicator (again, accessed through the digital screen), and dual time capability. Like the originals (which also went on expeditions to Everest and both the North and South poles), this new series is built to be durable. They’re water resistant to 200 meters and ISO certified for SCUBA diving.
With three crowns, analog and digital displays, and a case measuring nearly 48mm in diameter, these new hybrid dive watches from Seiko make a statement and have a ton of wrist presence. But much like the “Tuna,” these watches really are more manageable on the wrist than the dimensions may suggest, largely due to the shroud-on-top-of-bezel design and short lugs. The above image shows the watch on a 6.75″ wrist, and it works. Sure, it won’t slip under a shirt cuff, but if Arnold wasn’t concerned about that (I mean, did he even have shirt cuffs?), then today’s consumer shouldn’t be either.
You honestly don’t need guns like this to pull off this watch. Image courtesy of 20th Century Fox.
Zach is a native of New Hampshire, and he has been interested in watches since the age of 13, when he walked into Macy’s and bought a gaudy, quartz, two-tone Citizen chronograph with his hard earned Bar Mitzvah money. It was lost in a move years ago, but he continues to hunt for a similar piece on eBay. Zach loves a wide variety of watches, but leans toward classic designs and proportions that have stood the test of time. He is currently obsessed with Grand Seiko.
This website uses cookies. By using and further navigating this website you agree that we use cookies in accordance with our cookie policy. Detailed information about the use of cookies on this website is available by visiting our Privacy Policy. | {
"pile_set_name": "Pile-CC"
} |
Related Articles
This map is a great map for those Minecrafters who love to fight player vs player and destroy there opponents, thrashing there sword, firing precise shots with their bow, pelting their potions or burning enemies to a pile of ash!
Check out the awesome classes and then fight to the death against other players in the Fighting Arena!
If you would like to see some different classes, leave the name of the class and what items it has in a comment and I will put them in the map! | {
"pile_set_name": "Pile-CC"
} |
THE ACHIEVE DIARY
Welcome to the Sabre Achieve Diary Members Area – We are in the process of creating an information rich members area to guide and support you as you use the Sabre Achieve Diary. This members area will be launched in early 2019. | {
"pile_set_name": "Pile-CC"
} |
We could supply EN3, CE and ISO certified fire fighting products.We have our own factory, could supply you the professional service.
We built up our reputation as we providing first-class service, have been highly praised by clients. "Anti Fire" is the guarantee of premium quality product at reasonable price and punctual shipment. Our products have been exported to more than 20 countries and regions including Sweden, Australia, Italy, Middle East and Southeast Asia.
If you have interested in our products, Please contact us for more information, you will hear from us quick reply. Wherever our precious clients come from, we are your best partner to serve your markets. | {
"pile_set_name": "Pile-CC"
} |
Excellent Product. Buy with confidence these are very well made and are really as bright as advertised!!
7/21/2015
Rating:
Pros:
Cons:
Upon opening the packaging you can tell this is a quality built product. The install was super easy, the hardest part is probably just routing the wires around in the engine compartment, but actual install was a breeze with the prebuilt harness assembly. Instructions are very easy to understand.
I mounted the lights on a bull bar on a 2014 Ram. I've only had the lights for a few weeks and have used them twice and so far so good. They are very bright. No complaints here. Excellent overall product. Great job PIAA! | {
"pile_set_name": "Pile-CC"
} |
And, oh yeah, his (David Lee Roth's) voice is shot to hell. Must be if you're taking 2 weeks to sing one song.____________________________
Wrong. Dave's voice sounds excellent live today, I saw him one year ago and all the reports from the DLR Band tour agree with what I heard. The reason why the vocals on Me Wise Magic took 2 weeks must be producer Glen Ballard adding all kinds of echos and effects on Dave's voice.. and doing his best to ruin a great tune!
First of all, there will NOT be a VH tour, period.____________________________
And may Í ask how the hell do you know?
And thank God - it'd be like rubbernecking on the freeway after a really bad accident. I mean, 3/4 of this band are fucken invalids for cryin' out loud!____________________________3/4? Ed's hip replacement and Al's neck, that's 2 but Mike or Dave??
As for Sabbath - I saw the Fake and Real version a couple of times in the 90's, and the 'phonies' are/were far superior.____________________________If you did say 80s I would totally agree with you. The 1989 Headless Cross show is the best I ever saw from Sabbath, and I have seen the reunion (Dec 99) plus two more Martin/Murray shows, TYR in late 90 and Forbidden in 95. | {
"pile_set_name": "Pile-CC"
} |
Sophisticated Marketers Podcast
The Sophisticated Marketer’s Podcast is hosted by Jason Miller, Sr. Content Marketing Manager leading global content for LinkedIn Marketing Solutions. Every two weeks Jason interviews marketing powerhouses from around the globe to bring you bleeding edge insights. He tackles the latest trends and topics that matter most to marketers and ties it all together with his unique rock ’n' roll flare. No fluff or frills, just real marketers talking about what matters most.
Categories
Vice President of Marketing Integration at Schneider Electric Giuseppe Caltabiano joins the podcast to discuss how he uses the Big Rock content and turkey slices approach to content for driving real ROI, and how to master a cross-regional global content marketing strategy. | {
"pile_set_name": "Pile-CC"
} |
In the social age we now live in, it’s hard to agree with the old “there’s no such thing as bad publicity.” Thanks to the Internet, one could actually argue that “there’s nothing as bad as bad publicity.” That’s why it’s so vital for companies to acknowledge the risks they take and costs involved when partnering with industry suppliers to represent their brands.
Take into account the recent event, 'A Moveable Feast' (AMF), which occurred over the weekend in Sydney that has been slammed as “the worst event ever”. What should have been a successful brand building exercise between a highly respected Australian Chef and a reputable caterer is now a PR nightmare.
Consistent reports across social media highlight three main areas of concern and failure of accountability for the event organisers.
Long queues for pre-paid drinks
Pre-ordered and pre-paid food actually ran out
Guests refused re-entry to event
From the perspective of a paying customer, these three issues are deal breakers and have led to a fall out of the worst kind.
From an operational point of view these challenges could have easily been avoided by effective planning, communication and accountability with all suppliers contracted to this event.
Events are pre-determined in nature. Meaning tickets are sold and then one must cater to these numbers. If you have 3,000+ people arriving at a certain time, then you should expect 3,000 people to want drinks on arrival and by all means necessary, there is absolutley no reason why food, which has been pre-ordered should run out.
Planning surrounding the expectations of the event should take into account these spikes in service.
There is no harm setting up multiple bars, allocated to different areas of an event, that are suitably staffed for arrival drinks to absorb the influx of guests. The beverage lists should be designed with this in mind, and with the casual employment nature of hospitality staff, managers could stagger start times and sign off bar teams as service translates into a manageable state.
Partnering with specific suppliers whether it be caterers or staffing specialists to deliver an exceptional, well organised event should provide relief to organisers - not create further headaches and loss of reputation via a brand damaging disaster such as this.
According to recent reports, customer complaints made on social media have increased 800% since January 2014, with one in four social users found to have complained on a social platform within the last three months and the social fall out from this event will be extremely costly to all involved.
There is a cost associated with negative publicity and in this case, a poorly executed event.
Consider this:
It is 30-40 times more expensive to acquire new customers than it is to manage existing ones.
Negative word of mouth results in an 8.5% decrease of revenues.
50% of consumers report having a negative experience in the past six months.
A negative experience is told to three to eight people.
It takes 12 positive stories to offset one negative story.
Most companies lose half their customers every five years.
When a customer is dissatisfied, 4% will tell management; 96% will just leave, and 91% will never return.
Is your business willing to pay for poor representation of your brand?
We strive to provide industry leaders with the vital tools, experience and knowledge required to enhance the overall success of event activations via management your workforce, all while allowing you to maintain or improve customer service standards and ultimately remain relevant in today’s market.
With 22 years of experience and over 23,000 professional hours working across Sydney’s hospitality industry, our content aims to inspire young candidates to pursue professional careers and to help operators grow compliantly.
Our Newsletter
Keep track of the latest hospitality opportunities
Our Newsletter
Keep track of the latest hospitality opportunities
Staffing Solutions: Temporary & Permanent
Discover our informative industry-specific fact sheets and how you can enable operational freedom.
The Intelligent Travellers Guide to a Working Holiday in Australia
Full of tips for making the most of this highly rated bucket list experience. | {
"pile_set_name": "Pile-CC"
} |
October 27, 2008
“A meaningful scientific hypothesis or theory typically asserts that certain forces are, and other forces are not, important in understanding a particular class of phenomena. It is frequently convenient to present such a hypothesis by stating that the phenomena it is desired to predict behave in the world of observation as if they occurred in a hypothetical and highly simplified world containing only the forces that the hypothesis asserts to be important…. Such a theory cannot be tested by comparing its “assumptions” directly with “reality.” Indeed, there is no meaningful way in which this can be done.”
– Friedman
~~
” ‘reality’ [is] one of the few words that means nothing without quotes”
“‘Literature was not born the day when a boy crying “wolf, wolf” came running out of the Neanderthal valley with a big gray wolf at his heels; literature was born on the day when a boy came crying “wolf, wolf” and there was no wolf behind him.”
– Nabokov
Advertisements
Comments Off on Scientific and Literary Texts.
December 5, 2007
“Such a shock program could end inflation in months, and would set the stage for the solution of your second major problem – promoting an effective social market economy.
This problem is not of recent origin. It arises from trends towards socialism that started forty years ago, and reached their logical – and terrible – climax in the Allende regime. You have been extremely wise in adopting the many measures you have already taken to reverse this trend.”
Comments Off on Shock Treatment
October 25, 2007
So last month I wrote an unsatisfactory post about Milton Friedman’s use of the opposition between freedom and coercion. I said that Friedman imagines the state as always and essentially coercive, and market exchange as always and essentially voluntary; and that this understate the extent to which the relation between citizen and state can be beneficial, and, more importantly, the extent to which market exchange can, and does, involve violence, and the threat of violence, and a host of marginally more subtle but nonetheless just as powerful mechanisms of coercion and control. Well, I didn’t say that, but I should have done. What I actually said was that any exchange or relationship involves an admixture of both freedom and coercion: that even torture leaves a sliver of freedom, and that even the most bilaterally voluntary exchange involves dissymmetries of power.
What was I thinking? In the first place – it’s obvious and sinister nonsense to imply that the self’s freedom can survive any violence inflicted on it. Violence can destroy anything; it’s nothing more than a consoling or self-exculpating fantasy to believe that the true free self is untouchable by the exigencies of physical trauma. Moreover, to phrase the matter in this way – to speak of an admixture of freedom and coercion – is to perpetuate the idea of a fundamental (if you like, metaphysical) opposition between the sovereign self and the world around it. Friedman uses the terms ‘voluntary’, ‘freedom’, ‘coercion’, etc., with an alarming lack of investigation into what they mean. If we take on board Friedman’s uses, and simply argue about the terms’ appropriate fields of application… well, we’ve already fucking lost.
In his 1976 lectures, which I’m reading now, Foucault discusses the concept of sovereignty, which he believes has dominated Western political discourse since the end of the middle ages. (I should have known all this already, of course, but I’m behind the curve, trying to catch up…) Foucault says that all theories of right are based on the attempt to establish a line between legitimate contract and illegitimate oppression. They attempt to establish a space of sovereignty, within which power is exercised legitimately, but beyond which power turns into coercion. And Foucault affiliates himself with (or expresses strong sympathy for) an alternative tradition, for which “the pertinent opposition is not, as in the previous schema, that between the legitimate and the illegitimate, but that between struggle and submission.” (‘Society Must Be Defended’, p. 17).
In other words, Foucault’s trying to do away with the opposition between freedom and coercion as our fundamental tool for political analysis. Power is everywhere; every relationship is a power relationship. The individual who exercises freedom, or is subject to coercion, is already a product of and conduit for power. “The individual is not… power’s opposite number; the individual is one of power’s first effects.” (p. 30). We therefore need to, as it were, strategically suspend the concept of freedom, and instead examine our societies and economies in terms of power relations. “[T]his means that rather than starting with the subject (or even subjects) and elements that exist prior to the relationship and that can be localized, we begin with the power relationship itself, with the actual or effective relationship of domination, and see how that relationship itself determines the elements to which it is applied.” (p. 45).
This is obviously relevant to economics. Rather than seeing the economy in terms of utility-maximising individuals, we should start by examining the power-relations that influence any given exchange – and create the possibility of exchange. “The possibility of co-ordination through voluntary co-operation rests on the elementary – yet frequently denied – proposition that both parties to an economic transaction benefit from it, provided the transaction is bi-laterally voluntary and informed.” (Friedman.) This valorisation of individual freedom destroys at its origin any attempt to examine the real power relations behind market transactions; and one of the ways it does so by inventing a fictional, subjective, and thoroughly un-analysable concept of ‘utility’.This means that an alternative economics, which takes power rather than freedom as its starting point, could in fact be more empirical and objective than the mainstream orthodoxy.
All this is probably desperately obvious. More to come as soon as I actually know something about anything.
October 4, 2007
Stop me if you’ve heard this one before. Economists love Freedom. And only capitalism can provide freedom, because only capitalism distributes goods and services by market methods. When I clock off at the end of another grisly working day, I can get the bus down to Bluewater, and buy whatever Noam Chomsky book I want – thanks to the magic of the market.
Of course this freedom is really freedom to buy and sell. I sell myself – I rent out my body and my mind – in exchange for money. Then I can use that money to buy, or rent, whatever I please – food, property, other people’s bodies and minds.
The freedom of capitalism is, in the first place, the freedom of the consumer. Only secondarily is it freedom of the worker. It’s a simple matter of power relations: those with money have power over those who need it. As a consumer, I have power; as a worker, I don’t. At the end of the working day you gasp for air – free at last! – because as you leave your employer’s domain you are transformed from servant into master.
In this world, money is freedom. You earn your freedom. You renounce your freedom in order to receive it. Freedom is transmitted, from the wealthy to the poor, in exchange for labour and obedience – the lack of freedom.
Now here’s Milton Friedman: “The ethical principle that would directly justify the distribution of income in a free market society is, ‘To each according to what he and the instruments he owns produces.’” (Capitalism and Freedom, p. 161-2)
Why would this be characteristically the ethical principle of a free society? What is the link, if any, between ethically justified earnings and the possession of productive resources? Furthermore: “What is the relation between this principle and another that seems ethically appealing, namely, equality of treatment?” (p. 162). “Are we prepared to urge on ourselves or our fellows that any person whose wealth exceeds the average of all persons in the world should immediately dispose of the excess by distributing it equally to all the rest of the world’s inhabitants?” (p. 165)
If, within the marketplace, money is freedom, then the question of the distribution of income is also the question of the distribution of freedom. Consider the law of diminishing marginal utility: the first dollar I earn gives me twice the utility of my second dollar, which gives me twice the utility of my third, and so on. Now re-apply this law to freedom. Let’s say the marginal freedom I get from each dollar earned diminishes as my earnings increase – not a wholly ridiculous idea. Don’t we have here a powerful argument for redistribution – based on the maximisation of freedom, and couched in the freedom-loving economists’ own terms?
Why doesn’t Friedman discuss this? Why does he see state-enforced income redistribution as only a theft, never a gift, of freedom?
September 14, 2007
The most dominant theme in Friedman’s book is the infringement on individual liberty by the state. The corollary of this theme is that decisions made through the market are voluntary.
This simplistic opposition is deeply flawed; it is the root source of Friedman’s malign political thinking.
In his chapter on social welfare measures, Friedman is attacking paternalism. “This position [a paternalistic advocacy of compulsory pensions] is internally consistent and logical. A thoroughgoing paternalist… cannot be dissuaded by being shown that he is making a mistake in logic. He is our opponent on grounds of principle, not simply a well-meaning but misguided friend. Basically, he believes in dictatorship, benevolent and maybe majoritarian, but dictatorship none the less.” (p. 187).
If Friedman is serious that paternalistic welfare is a form of dictatorship, then I see no way in which this argument can be restricted to welfare alone. If it is dictatorship for the state to interfere with the freedom of its citizens, then all state power is dictatorship. Democracy is majoritarian dictatorship.
This position, “internally consistent and logical”, leads to libertarian anarchism. But Friedman is not a libertarian anarchist. He believes in the legitimacy of some state power. Indeed, one of the chief claims of his book is that democracy is the best form of government.
How can Friedman square this advocacy of democracy with his condemnation of majoritarian dictatorship? It seems to me that he either needs to scale up his attack on government, or scale down his condemnation of paternalism. To attack welfare as a form of dictatorship, while making no such claims about other forms of democratic power, isn’t playing fair.
That’s the first problem with Friedman’s position: when it suits his argument, he presents state power as inherently and absolutely dictatorial. The second, bigger, problem is that he presents market transactions as inherently and absolutely voluntary.
“The possibility of co-ordination through voluntary co-operation rests on the elementary – yet frequently denied – proposition that both parties to an economic transaction benefit from it, provided the transaction is bi-laterally voluntary and informed.
“Exchange can therefore bring about co-ordination without coercion. A working model of a society organized through voluntary exchange is a free private enterprise exchange economy – what we have been calling competitive capitalism.” (p. 13).
But, as should be obvious, coercion is a matter of degree. Even the most horrific torture leaves a sliver of freedom; even the most bilaterally voluntary transaction involves dissymmetries of power. Every exchange involves a power relation; and these power relations have their influence on the movement of our economy. Friedman’s reification of free exchange evades the extent to which no exchange is ever wholly free.
On which subject there’s a whole lot more to say…
Comments Off on State versus Freedom
September 9, 2007
“The more capitalistic a country is, the smaller the fraction of income paid for the use of what is generally regarded as capital, and the larger the fraction paid for human services. In underdeveloped countries like India, Egypt, and so on, something like half of total income is property income. In the United States, roughly one-fifth is property income. And in other advanced capitalist countries, the proportion is not very different. Of course, these countries have much more capital than the primitive countries but they are even richer in the productive capacity of their residents; hence, the larger income from property is a smaller fraction of the total. The great achievement of capitalism has not been the accumulation of property, it has been the opportunities it has offered to men and women to extend and develop and improve their capacities. Yet the enemies of capitalism are fond of castigating it as materialist, and its friends all too often apologize for capitalism’s materialism as a necessary cost of progress.” (Capitalism and Freedom, p. 169).
A remarkable passage. Friedman here seems unable to understand the concept of materialism except in relation to the distinction between physical and human capital. A materialist society, Friedman suggests, is a society dominated by physical commodities; a non-materialist society is society in which human services play a more important role.
But, of course, (do I need to say it?) this isn’t what materialism means. My Oxford dictionary’s first definition reads:
“a tendency to consider material possessions and physical comfort as more important than spiritual values.”
The contrast is between ‘economic’ factors (exemplified by material possessions but certainly including human services), and spiritual ones. A materialist perspective would, for instance, focus on the size and make-up of a nation’s income, while neglecting less tangible qualities of life. Friedman’s claim that capitalism is not materialistic is couched in the most materialistic terms imaginable.
September 7, 2007
Contrariwise, check out this interview with Friedman. It has two main positive features:
1) I agree with it, more or less. (Legalise all drugs; destroy the black market; make the war in Afghanistan at least not wholly untenable; have a big party.)
2) It’s hilarious.
On the other hand, Friedman as ever seems almost psychotically impervious to the real world.
“Interviewer: But with regard to crack, considering the fact that it’s very addictive and considering the fact that…
Friedman: That’s very dubious. It is addictive, but I understand from all the medical evidence that it’s no more addictive than other drugs. In fact, the most addictive drug everybody acknowledges is tobacco.”
Here’s a line from ‘Capitalism and Freedom’. If you listen closely when you read it, you can hear the collapse of neoliberal economics: a distant rumble and roar, like the sound of the sea within a shell.
“In a literal sense, if I have a property right to a particular piece of land, I can be said to have a monopoly with respect to that piece of land defined and enforced by the government.” (p. 127).
This is where even the idealised concept of perfect competition falls apart: there is no competition without property rights; and there are no property rights without a monopoly.
We’ll be spending some time on this, in the coming weeks and months.
Comments Off on The End of Competition
September 6, 2007
Here’s an interesting passage from the penultimate chapter of ‘Capitalism and Freedom’. (Sorry to keep banging on about this, but I’m going to be on the basics for… some time). Friedman is discussing the difference between “equality of rights and equality of opportunity, on the one hand, and material equality or equality of outcome on the other.” The true liberal, Friedman says, applauds the former but is deeply suspicious of the latter. This is what distinguishes the liberal from the egalitarian. The liberal “may approve state action toward ameliorating poverty as a more effective way in which the great bulk of the community can achieve a common objective. He will do so with regret, however, at having to substitute compulsory for voluntary action.”
“The egalitarian will go this far, too. But we will want to go further. He will defend taking from some to give to others, not as a more effective means whereby the ‘some’ can achieve an objective they want to achieve, but on grounds of ‘justice’. At this point, equality comes sharply into conflict with freedom; one must choose. One cannot be both an egalitatian, in this sense, and a liberal.” (p. 195).
I think this takes us pretty close to the heart of Friedman’s philosophy, and to the problems with it. With all due apologies for the incoherence of my thinking, there are difficulties here with what Friedman means by ‘freedom’ and ‘justice’.
The egalitarian “will defend taking from some to give to others, not as a more effective means whereby the ‘some’ can achieve an objective they want to achieve, but on grounds of ‘justice’.” I think it’s worth pointing out that this is true of virtually all political thinkers, at all times, everywhere. Try re-parsing this sentence, with its subject not egalitarianism, but the criminal justice system. When a criminal is robbed of his freedom by the state, this is a way in which the ‘some’ can achieve an objective they want to achieve. It is also a limitation of freedom in the name of justice. And Friedman has no objection to this form of justice. The loss of freedom that comes with the goal of economic justice is deplorable; the loss of freedom that comes from enforcing the laws of the land is commenable. Of course, in Friedman’s utopia those laws of the land would be severely restricted. But that doesn’t matter. The point is that Friedman’s love of freedom at no point moves him towards a position even vaguely resembling anarchism. He has no qualms about the right of government to punish and imprison its citizens. And Friedman doesn’t seem to be sufficiently conscious of the extent to which this puts him at odds with his own maxim, quoted above.
Let me go out on a glib, shaking limb. One way of considering the difference between ‘right’ and ‘left’ is by considering the different emphases these ideological alignments place on the concept of justice. When the right talks about justice, more often not it means the punishment of those who have transgressed society’s norms. “We demand justice”, on the pages of a right wing newspaper generally means “We demand punishment”: a punishment appropriate to the crime. When the left talks about justice, on the other hand, it generally means ‘social justice’: the reduction of income disparity, an end to prejudice, ‘fair trade’, etc.
Of course both concepts are always in operation. They’re not even really separate concepts. But my point is: there’s no prima facie reason why the right’s ‘concept’ of justice involves less of an infringement of liberty than the left’s.
Comments Off on Two concepts of justice.
September 3, 2007
A friend once said that everyone who studies economics becomes right wing. I hope to avoid that fate. But, at the same time, I want to be open to the possibility of conversion. I want to give the forces of evil a fair hearing. So I’m reading Friedman; and, having trogged through his attacks on socialised health care, the federal reserve, public housing, etc, I reach the other side of the coin: the negative income tax. It turns out that Friedman’s slash and burn approach to welfare is counterbalanced by his advocacy of a guaranteed minimum income. I’ve been doing some googling, and have to lot to read. There seem to be various cogent objections. (The puniness of Friedman’s proposed tax credits, for one. The administrative nightmares exemplified by Brown’s U.K. tax credits, for another). Still, it’s given me pause. Seen in the right light, it looks like a wonderful idea.
And now here’s an interview with the Belgian political philosopher Philippe Van Parjis, who is, apparently, the leading advocate of unconditional basic income. His proposals are rather more leftist than Friedman’s; he’s a sort of pro-capitalist Marxist, if that makes any sense. I obviously ought to read his books; but, for now, I particularly enjoyed this passage:
“When I first set about putting the arguments for basic income… I found I was confronted first and foremost not by technical, administrative and economic arguments, but by moral ones. The main moral objection was that basic income would be giving people something for nothing, and that it amounted to systematic legitimation of free riding on the part of the idlers at the expense of the hard workers. And so that forced me to spell out why, fundamentally, I thought this was such a good and fair idea.” | {
"pile_set_name": "Pile-CC"
} |
CBD Distillate – The future of cannabis vape pens?
Nov 20, 2017
CBD Distillate – The future of cannabis vape pens?
A CBD Distillate is one of the newest trends in cannabis concentrates. Although it’s a very new way of refining cannabis oils, the methods used actually go back to the 8th century A.D. Arabic alchemist Abu Musa Jabir ibn Hayyan designed the alembic pot still, a contraption that improved the distillation of spirits by retaining or enhancing flavours.
Distillation is a process of separating the components or substances from a liquid mixture by selective evaporation and condensation.In layman’s terms, distillers heat and boil the raw alcohol or CO2cannabis extract.The resulting steam evaporates through a condensation chamber where it is rapidly cooled, returning to an oil form that resembles light honey or syrup.None of the impurities carry over during the process, so the resulting extract is clean, potent and 100% natural.Unlike CBD isolate, no further chemicals are needed to complete the process.
CBD distillate vs. other cannabis extracts
CBD Distillate is the pinnacle for us here at Synergy Extracts, as it is ideal for vaping.The oil is free from residual lipids, waxes, fats and chlorophyll when compared to the many CO2extracts found on the market today.CO2extracts can be winterised to remove lipids, but it’s very hard to match the purity of a distillate. CO2 extracts are always done using carbon dioxide as a solvent under extreme pressure.Consequently, this filters unwanted compounds out of the plant material.
What is a solvent?
A solvent is essentially any chemical liquid that dissolves a product into a solution. Propane hash oil (PHO) or butane hash oil (BHO) are produced with extraction methods that use these specific elements to extract the raw oil from the plant.
But solvents like BHO and CO2typically leave behind residue, impurities and unwanted materials.Cannabis distillates, however, are created using a short path distillation technique that differs from typical solvent extraction. Heat vaporises THC and CBD, bringing the vapour into a cooling system for consolidation and eventual collection into beakers. This process is repeated several times to create pure cannabinoids without chlorophyll, plant matter or residual solvents.
Issues with CBD distillates
One of the biggest problems with distillates is that they crystallise and solidify (rather than remain in a syrup-like consistency) when their purity is above 60-70% CBD. This causes a massive problem when used in vape pens and cartridges. After one or two days, the oil crystallises, affecting the coil’s ability to absorb the liquid. Consequently, this causes what vapourists call a “dry hit” or “burnt hit” – an unbearable burning sensation that vape connoisseurs dread. This can also permanently damage the coil.
How Synergy Extracts uses CBD distillates in concentrate vapourisers.
Terpene content is the core of our product. Thanks to the “entourage effect,” terpenes combine with the CBD to enhance its effects – something that isolates lack.
It took approximately one year of meticulous research and testing to perfect our new range of luxury CBD vape cartridges.Through the manipulation of terpenes, we were able to prevent the aforementioned crystallisation plaguing similar products, while maintaining superb flavour in our Synergy Vapes pens.
Due to the much more complex process and advanced machinery, distillates are more expensive to produce than concentrates. However, concentrates don’t come close to matching the purity and potency of their distillate counterparts. All things considered, no CBD enthusiast should settle for less.
Site Links
The statements and references to our CBD oil found throughout our site have not been evaluated by the FSA (Food Standards Agency).
Our CBD Oil supplements are not intended to diagnose, treat, prevent or cure any disease.
The information supplied on our site and in our CBD Oil information is not intended to replace the individual advice available from your doctor.
Our CBD Oil products should not be used as a substitute for a varied diet.
This product is not for use by or sale to persons under the age of 18. This product should be used only as directed on the label. It should not be used if you are pregnant or nursing. Consult with a physician before use if you have a serious medical condition or use prescription medications. A Doctor's advice should be sought before using this and any supplemental dietary product. All trademarks and copyrights are property of their respective owners and are not affiliated with nor do they endorse this product. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Individual weight loss results will vary. By using this site, you agree to follow the Privacy Policy and all Terms & Conditions printed on this site. Void Where Prohibited by Law.
Synergy Extracts® is a Registered UK trademark for the sale of CBD food supplements and terpenes
this is a description of a terpene. this is a description of a terpene. this is a description of a terpene. this is a description of a terpene. this is a description of a terpene. this is a description of a terpene. this is a description of a terpene. this is a description of a terpene. this is a description of a terpene. this is a description of a terpene. this is a description of a terpene. this is a description of a terpene. this is a description of a terpene. this is a description of a terpene. this is a description of a terpene. this is a description of a terpene. this is a description of a terpene. this is a description of a terpene. this is a description of a terpene. this is a description of a terpene. this is a description of a terpene. this is a description of a terpene. this is a description of a terpene. this is a description of a terpene. this is a description of a terpene. this is a description of a terpene. this is a description of a terpene. this is a description of a terpene. this is a description of a terpene. this is a description of a terpene. this is a description of a terpene. this is a description of a terpene. this is a description of a terpene. this is a description of a terpene. this is a description of a terpene. this is a description of a terpene. this is a description of a terpene.
Established 2015 | Get the advice you need on CBD | Free European Delivery Available | Worldwide Shipping Available | {
"pile_set_name": "Pile-CC"
} |
If this is your first visit, be sure to
check out the FAQ by clicking the
link above. You may have to register
before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages,
select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below.
It would be great to see limited skins be able to be earned. An event that would have people paying just as much as the people who payed for the limited skins is generally a good item, sadly I doubt...
Not a rant but there's no happy thread and i'm too lazy to make one. But apparently I just inspired somebody to play Zhong Kui cause of how well I played in the last round. Seeing how abandoned Zhong...
It's not just him getting ignored, it's any god that's not popular. Da Ji gets skins because people can wreck with her, same with any other of the new gods really. With his recent buff however, that...
The way Hi-Rez informs people, I agree it's really bad. But there are multiple gods with limited skins that people want and they will never get, you have to move on. Leaving a game because you can't...
Dear god if the surrender timer was lower, little to no matches would see the end. Surrendering already happens too often, and 5 minutes into the match usually doesn’t decide who will win. Comebacks... | {
"pile_set_name": "Pile-CC"
} |
Pages
Monday, 23 May 2016
Makeup Revolution Flawless Matte 2
Following on from the success of the original Flawless Matte palette, Makeup Revolution now bring to you Flawless Matte 2 which has 32 highly pigmented Matte eyeshadows on one rather sleekly designed palette.
With a fabulously bright burnt orange outer packaging, this is not a palette that you are not going to miss on a shelf. Inside is the shiny sleek blackness that we have all come to recognise from Makeup Revolution and it is palette that has a little something for everything. Whether you like your nudes (like me) but sometimes want to be a little adventurous, this palette can take you out of your comfort zone into a new one row by row. With names such as Look, Standard and Order being somewhat within my comfort zone, I can see and want to try shades which are called Finest, Vintage and Total.
From left to right across the top row we have - Flaw, Less, Perfect, Neat, Master, Accurate, Ripe and Matte
From left to right across the second row we have - Look, Standard, Order, Able, Rate, Finest, Final and Famous
The third row from left to right is - Ranking, Two, Tone, Best, Top, Notch, Valid and Total
Finally from left to right in the bottom row we have - Whole, Sound, WII, Known, Right Vintage, Beauty and Define.
This is what the swatches look like!
Flaw, Less, Perfect, Neat
Master, Accurate, Ripe and Matte
Look, Standard, Order, Able
Rate, Finest, Final and Famous
Ranking, Two, Tone, Best
Top, Notch, Valid and Total
Whole, Sound, WII, Known
Right Vintage, Beauty and Define
I am sure you will agree that there are some absolutely stunning shades on this palette and whilst some of them stand out much more than others - Ripe, Valid and Vintage there are some other shades such as Best, WII and Known which are beautiful. All of these swatches are done with just one swipe of my finger onto each colour.I have also been using Flaw, which is an almost white in colour as a base for my eyeshadow and it works amazingly well (HINT ADAM) with any of the other shades over the top without altering the colour. For just £8 this is amazing value for money, especially if like me, the thought of wearing something other than nude on your eyes is a step too far but you want a palette that will slow move you out of your comfort zone.
29 comments:
What an absolute bargain, I've been looking for a palette that has plenty of Matte shadows in it, there are only about 4 or 5 shades in this one that I would never use, I'll be having a look at this next time I'm out shopping :)
I love a good palette and for the price of this I am so shocked at how great it is and good value. I like the subtle shades more than the brighter ones but there seems to be a lot of choice. Thanks for sharing. | {
"pile_set_name": "Pile-CC"
} |
Oxygen Supplies
Oxygen therapy is a treatment that provides you with extra oxygen. Oxygen is a gas that your body needs to function. Normally, your lungs absorb oxygen from the air you breathe. But some conditions can prevent you from getting enough oxygen.
We provide a hassle-free and suitable oxygen therapy with our wide selection of related products to assist in the management and care of patients with pulmonary and associated disorders. Our range includes oxygen cylinders, oxygen conserving devices, oxygen concentrators, oxygen masks and resuscitators. Available at most economical rates, these products are safe, reliable and of high quality coming from top manufacturers like Invacare, Drive Medical, Teleflex Incorporated, Allied Healthcare and more.
As we age, it is normal for us to become more absent-minded and forgetful. While this may seem like a normal part of aging, it can be extremely frustrating. There are several cognitive disorders that can rob us of our ...
Positive expiratory pressure therapy or the PEP therapy is an airway clearance technique for patients that have Cystic Fibrosis. A positive pressure is generated in the airways by breathing out with a moderate force through a resistance, which helps to ...
A nebulizer is a small machine that turns liquid medicine into a mist. You sit with the machine and breathe in through a connected mouthpiece. Medicine goes into your lungs as you take slow, deep breaths for 10 to 15 ... | {
"pile_set_name": "Pile-CC"
} |
The kingdom and the Kremlin
world
Al-Ahram Weekly
No one knows with any certainty why Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Russia are mending their fences at this particular historical juncture.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Saudi Arabian Defence Minister Mohamed bin Salman Al-Saud and Foreign Minister Adel Al-Jubeir gathered in the Black Sea resort of Sochi for an unprecedented meeting on Sunday. Some of the fiercest opposition to Russia’s current military intervention in Syria has come from the oil-rich Arab Gulf countries.
But it appears that a deal has been struck between Russia and Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, three of the world’s most important petroleum and gas exporters. The plummeting of world oil prices is putting this trio at a disadvantage economically and so it seems that differences over Syria are just a sideline. And the Sochi Summit is a case in point.
The details of the measures taken to fight the so-called Islamic State (IS) group in Syria and other militant Islamist groups have given rise to legitimate questions about the Russian role in Syria. Why has Russia suddenly decided to turn to military intervention in Syria, many have asked. And will Iraq also be in Russian sights in the near future?
Saudi Arabia has in the past made it hard for the Kremlin to win the battle for hearts and minds in Syria and the wider Middle East. Meanwhile, Moscow has been seeking to bolster its prestige in the region, and sharpening up how it presents its arguments in the international arena.
The Kremlin has dressed up its military intervention in Syria as a measure to protect the secular state in Syria. Moscow has had the chance to show that its investment in waging war against IS has been worthwhile.
The Saudis seem to have succumbed to such reasoning, given the incompetence of the United States. The details of the Saudi-Russian deal reveal how flimsy Washington’s arguments have been, and in the Saudi-Russian rapprochement it is hard not to see a new alliance, a marriage of convenience, between the kingdom and the Kremlin.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stressed after his meeting with his counterpart, Al-Jubeir, that Russia is determined to collaborate more closely with Saudi Arabia on Syria and petroleum. Putin also met with Sheikh Mohamed bin Salman, a son of Saudi King Salman, even though they differ on certain critical issues.
The Saudis believe that Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad has not always had right on his side. Russia needs to persuade the Saudis that it is worth supporting the Syrian government. If vested interests prevent Saudi-Russian cooperation from reaching its full potential, then it will count as an enormous missed opportunity for the two oil-rich and politically influential countries to work out a solution in Syria.
“The sides confirmed that Saudi Arabia and Russia have similar goals concerning Syria. First of all, they want to prevent a terrorist caliphate from getting the upper hand in Syria,” Lavrov said. | {
"pile_set_name": "Pile-CC"
} |
Info
Last Activity:
Joined:
Cassie Shereen
About Me
******************************************************************
*PLEASE* If you're not interested in working with me, don't add me. I'm not trying to see how many friends I can get on my list, I'm trying to find professional people who will challenge me and help me grow as an artist. Send a message or tag along with your request or I might ignore you.
I am here to expand my horizons! I am fun, ambitious, excited to grow, meet people and become better at what I do! I am interested in pinup modeling, promotional modeling, swimsuit and fitness modeling, and body paint, but I am up for just about anything you'd have in mind. I don't bite (unless asked) and play nicely with others:) I am easy to direct and can expand on your visions with my own, or I can incorporate your ideas into my own creative networking. It's all about compromise to make a stunning work of art, right?
I have 7 piercings (two in each ear, belly, tongue and nose) and 3 tattoos (Phoenix on my back, vine on my left side, butterfly/heart on my right front hip), as well... oh, and a blue birthmark (Mongolian spot) right below my tailbone. Just so you know.
I don't do nudes, but I will try just about anything else once... twice if it's fun! | {
"pile_set_name": "Pile-CC"
} |
Opuntia Diseases: What Is Sammons’ Virus Of Opuntia
Opuntia Diseases: What Is Sammons’ Virus Of Opuntia
Opuntia, or prickly pear cactus, is native to Mexico but grown all across its possible habitat of USDA zones 9 through 11. It usually grows to between 6 and 20 feet in height. Opuntia diseases occasionally occur, and one of the more common is Sammons’ Opuntia virus. Keep reading to learn more about Sammons’ virus of Opuntia cactus.
Treating Virus in Cactus Plants
Opuntia vulgaris, also known as Opuntia ficus-indica and more commonly as Indian fig prickly pear, is a cactus that produces tasty fruit. The pads of the cactus can be cooked and eaten as well, but the main draw are the edible orange to red fruits.
There are a few common Opuntia diseases. Identifying a virus in cactus plants is essential, as some are much more of a problem than others. Sammons’ virus, for instance, is not a problem at all. It may make your cactus look a little strange, but it doesn’t affect the health of the plant and may, depending upon who you ask, make it look a little more interesting. That being said, it’s always better not to spread disease if you can help it.
What is Sammons’ Opuntia Virus?
So what is Sammons’ virus? Sammons’ Opuntia virus can be spotted in light yellow rings that appear on the pads of the cactus, earning the disease the alternate name of ringspot virus. Often, the rings are concentric.
Studies show that the virus has absolutely no negative effects on the plant’s health. This is good, because there is no way to treat Sammons’ virus. Opuntia is the only known carrier of Sammons’ virus.
It doesn’t seem to be spread by insects, but it is borne through the plant’s sap. The most common means of spread is human propagation with infected cuttings. To keep the disease from spreading, make sure to propagate your cactus only with pads that show no signs of the disease. | {
"pile_set_name": "Pile-CC"
} |
Michael Jackson Prank Called Russell Crowe for Three Years
Here's an interesting tidbit of celebrity knowledge: Michael Jackson used to prank call Russell Crowe. "For two or three f---ing years!" Crowe says.
In a recent interview with the Guardian — during which the notoriously difficult actor was notably "on good form" — the Academy Award winner revealed that the King of Pop would prank call him at his hotels.
"I never met him, never shook his hand, but he found out the name I stayed in hotels under," Crowe explained. "So it didn’t matter where I was, he'd ring up, do this kind of thing, like you did when you were 10, you know."
"'Is Mr. Wall there? Is Mrs. Wall there? Are there any Walls there? Then what’s holding the roof up? Ha ha'," the actor recalled. "You're supposed to grow out of doing that, right?"
While fans may initially be tempted to laugh at the silliness of the prank, it is well known that Michael Jackson never really grew up. From breathtakingly emotional songs such as "Childhood" to his famed Peter Pan–themed Neverland Ranch, it's clear that Jackson never had a successful transition to adulthood. Which, quite honestly, makes his prank calls to Russell Crowe pretty poignant and frankly, kind of sad.
Even the actor points it out: "You're supposed to grow out of doing that, right?" | {
"pile_set_name": "Pile-CC"
} |
Had to Google the L2D (didn't see it on the Fenix site), and looks like new ones would run you about $50+ per unit... so, yeah, more light can be had cheaper. But you'll have to invest in some 18650 lithium-ion cells and charger to achieve the higher output and/or longer run times. I recently got a new light, 2 cells, a bar mount, and charger for less than $50.
If you still had them, no sense in 'upgrading', but since you gave them away...
Originally Posted by Cyril
Ride what and in what manner pleases you. Those that mind don't matter, and those that matter don't mind. srsly.
Welcome to the world of flashaholics! Lights don't care about battery chemistry. They are about voltage and available current. 18650 batteries are the same lithium ion batteries used in laptops. They can be dangerous. You should read about batteries at batteryuniversity.com. Check out the "Best light under $50" thread. There are many threads here about what 18650 flashlights people use. Magicshines are popular too, but these are lights with wires and a battery pack. If you are interested about cheap flashlights in general, budgetlightforum.com is the best site. You came here asking a question and leave with a new hobby :-)
I've got a L2D and a Terralux that take AAs. The Terralux was half the price of the Fenix, and puts out more light - I'd get 2 of those instead of 1 of the Fenix if I was going to buy another AA light. But I'd go the 18650 route instead of getting another AA light.
The L2D is ancient by today's standards... what, a Luxeon III emitter? Might as well be rolling with halogens there. There are modern upgrades; the direct successors to the L2D are the LD20 and more recent LD21, which use XR-E and XP-G emitters. They're about twice as bright. The most powerful 2xAA light I know of that's not a gimmick is the 4Sevens Quark 2AA X, which puts out 280 ANSI lumens, which is considerably higher than the 180 of the LD20 line (due to new measuring standards, its probably comparable to 320+ compared to the older Feninx measurements). That said, its much easier to get high power out of a light running off an 3.7V Lithium-Ion battery (18650 is a common size).
A light using a 26650 battery will be more powerful still due to having higher current draw/capacity + more heat sinking capability: http://www.keygos.com/product_info.php?products_id=952
My pick is the XP-G version of the S-Mini: http://www.shiningbeam.com/servlet/t...sh-G-R5/Detail The XP-G model has more of a center-weighted beam than the XM-L, which is floody (I have one of each). The medium output is about the same as a Fenix L2D on Turbo, which will run a Fenix dead in about 1:45, versus over 6 hours for the S-Mini. At full power, it'll run about 2 hours to auto-shutdown. In a completely dark environment, I can use Medium.
Because the S-Mini doesn't have any flanges on its body, it can slip through a strap-type holder. If you get one, I recommend using a rubber band around it as well. It's very compact and lightweight, about 90 grams with the battery installed.
www.lighthound.com
Order the Solarforce L2 body, your choice of low voltage (0.7-4.2v) drop-in light engines, 2-3 AW 18650 batteries, 1 Ultrafire w139 charger and a twofish mount block and you will be good to go. Don't buy the higher voltage drop ins, as you will be under-driving them on a single 18650.
vic, do the "Low Voltage" drop-ins still have multiple modes when used with a Lithium Ion? A lot of lights that have that type of voltage range (typically seen in 1xAA/1x14500 or 1xCR123/1x16340 lights) direct drive when used with a 3.7-4.2V Li-Ion, which gives phenomenal output for about 30 minutes before shutting off.
I have a Solarforce L2 with a 3.7V XM-L engine, which is a linear reg, and it drives at about 1.3-1.4A. This means its producing 400-500lm, which is way less than the advertised 820 but also reasonable for the heat dissipation of the host and the amount of runtime it gets.
If you're willing to wait a week or so for the parts to arrive, I also recommend the solarfoce-sales website, they're cheaper than the US-based sellers and that's where I got my first batch of Solarforce stuff.
In my experience, the Jet Beam BA20 is the best value in AA lights. There are AA lights that are brighter, such as the Sunwayman M40A (600 lumens), but it's also over 3 times the price (~$40 vs. ~$140).
The Jet Beam is brighter than the Fenix AA lights (I have two of the 180 lumen AA lights, an older model and a newer model). The Jet Beam is rated to put out 270 lumens. I don't know how accurate that is, but it is noticeably brighter than my Fenix lights. It is roughly the same size as my Fenix lights.
My pick is the XP-G version of the S-Mini: http://www.shiningbeam.com/servlet/t...sh-G-R5/Detail The XP-G model has more of a center-weighted beam than the XM-L, which is floody (I have one of each). The medium output is about the same as a Fenix L2D on Turbo, which will run a Fenix dead in about 1:45, versus over 6 hours for the S-Mini. At full power, it'll run about 2 hours to auto-shutdown. In a completely dark environment, I can use Medium.
Because the S-Mini doesn't have any flanges on its body, it can slip through a strap-type holder. If you get one, I recommend using a rubber band around it as well. It's very compact and lightweight, about 90 grams with the battery installed.
+1 This is a great helmet light! Combine it with a XM-L flashlight on the bars and you are golden. Solarforce is a quality, low priced brand.
wow didnt see all those replies till now
and had no idea the L2D is soooo outdated .... it was good to me. But you can never have too much light !
i will have to go over all those suggestions and see whats what
True story: I took my S-Mini on a daytime ride in case we ended up in twilight. It sneaked out of its strap mount somewhere on a 75-mile ride. And at the time, it was out of production for a while. I liked it enough to retrace the route the next day in a long-odds search for a little black light about the size of a CO2 cylinder, and discovered it on the highway shoulder about 65 miles into the route
Anyway, that's where the advice about a rubber band as a "keeper" comes from
The L2D is pretty outdated now, but there's another thing to think about that hasn't been mentioned yet. And that's the benefit of using a common battery like the AA. I wouldn't want to go back to only using the AA to power my lights, but after living through a 3 day power outage last year I was glad to be able to swap batteries in some of my lights while not having to worry about recharging batteries. So my answer would be to by more lights, but make sure you end up with at least 1 that uses AAs. | {
"pile_set_name": "Pile-CC"
} |
The Power of Peace – People for the Common Good Hosts Peace Rally
People for the Common Good coalition hosted an Our Promise Peace Rally and March on Jan. 21 at the Allen County Courthouse Green, followed by an informational fair at the downtown Allen County Public Library.
“We wanted people to be able to leave that day knowing that they can volunteer or donate,” said Sarah Hyndman, founder of the event and coalition.
The rally began at 3 p.m. under sunny conditions. It featured five community leaders speaking outside the courthouse. As people listened and held signs or flags, cars drove by honking in support of the protesters, although some seemed in opposition.
Fort Wayne resident Marsha Wallace said she thinks it is important that the world hears people want equality and justice for everyone.
“We have to stand up to make sure people know we’re not going to shut up about it,” Wallace said, smiling.
Another rally attendee, Ron Tutwiler of Fort Wayne, said he showed for various reasons, but felt more empowered surrounded by others who had similar opinions about past and current events.
Hyndman said over a 1,000 people attended the rally, and she was extremely pleased with the turnout. But the main goal of the day was to give people opportunities to make their community a better place, something she hopes she accomplished.
After the rally, protesters marched to the library to attend an informational fair where they could learn how to participate and volunteer with local organizations.
Hyndman said approximately 35 organizations were set up in the library. People had various groups they could connect with, everything from advocating for the environment to supporting refugees in the community.
James Cary, a representative at the fair from a local business, Friends of the Third World, said he felt excited about the interest and diversity on display that day, especially in the younger people who attended.
Hyndman said she titled the event Our Promise because she wanted to send a message that showed people are going to do more than just talk about critical issues. Instead, they are promising to do something about them.
“We’re all here to put our actions where our hearts are, Hyndman said, “and we promise to do more.” | {
"pile_set_name": "Pile-CC"
} |
Habs advance to Eastern Conference final
Pat Hickey, THE GAZETTE05.15.2014
Montreal Canadiens left wing Max Pacioretty (67) leaps from the bench as teammates celebrate a 3-1 win over the Boston Bruins in Game 7 of a second-round NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series, in Boston on Wednesday, May 14, 2014. The Canadiens advanced to the Eastern Conference finals against the New York Rangers.
/ Associated Press
Aislin, May 15, 2014Aislin
/ The Gazette
Patrice Bergeron (37) of the Boston Bruins brings the puck up the ice against the Montreal Canadiens during Game Seven of the Second Round of the 2014 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the TD Garden on May 14, 2014 in Boston, Massachusetts.Jared Wickerham
/ Getty Images
Montreal Canadiens defenceman Josh Gorges (26) upends Boston Bruins right wing Reilly Smith (18) as goalie Carey Price makes a save during the first period in Game 7 of a second-round NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series in Boston, Wednesday, May 14, 2014.
/ AP
P.K. Subban (76) of the Montreal Canadiens controls the puck as Milan Lucic (17) of the Boston Bruins defends during Game Seven of the Second Round of the 2014 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the TD Garden on May 14, 2014 in Boston, Massachusetts.Jared Wickerham
/ Getty Images
Montreal Canadiens defenceman P.K. Subban shoots the puck during the first period against the Boston Bruins in Game 7 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series in Boston, Wednesday, May 14, 2014.Elise Amendola
/ AP
Matt Bartkowski (43) of the Boston Bruins brings the puck up the ice as Brendan Gallagher (11) of the Montreal Canadiens defends during Game Seven of the Second Round of the 2014 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the TD Garden on May 14, 2014 in Boston, Massachusetts.Jared Wickerham
/ Getty Images
Dale Weise (22) celebrates a first-period goal with Brandon Prust (8), and Daniel Briere (48) of the Montreal Canadiens against the Boston Bruins during Game Seven of the Second Round of the 2014 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the TD Garden on May 14, 2014 in Boston, Massachusetts.Jared Wickerham
/ Getty Images
Shawn Thornton (22) of the Boston Bruins checks Michael Bournival (49) of the Montreal Canadiens during Game Seven of the Second Round of the 2014 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the TD Garden on May 14, 2014 in Boston, Massachusetts.Alex Trautwig
/ Getty Images
Max Pacioretty (67) of the Montreal Canadiens celebrates a second period goal with his teammates against the Boston Bruins during Game Seven of the Second Round of the 2014 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the TD Garden on May 14, 2014 in Boston, Massachusetts.Alex Trautwig
/ Getty Images
Dale Weise (22) of the Montreal Canadiens celebrates a first-period goal with Brandon Prust (8) against the Boston Bruins during Game Seven of the Second Round of the 2014 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the TD Garden on May 14, 2014 in Boston, Massachusetts.Alex Trautwig
/ Getty Images
Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price (31) protects the net against Boston Bruins centre Patrice Bergeron (37) and left wing Loui Eriksson (21) during the second period in Game 7 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series in Boston, Wednesday, May 14, 2014.Elise Amendola
/ AP
Boston Bruins coach Claude Julien looks up to see a replay while arguing a call during the second period in Game 7 of a second-round NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series against the Montreal Canadiens in Boston, Wednesday, May 14, 2014.
/ AP
Max Pacioretty (67) of the Montreal Canadiens celebrates a second-period goal with his teammates against the Boston Bruins during Game Seven of the Second Round of the 2014 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the TD Garden on May 14, 2014 in Boston, Massachusetts.Jared Wickerham
/ Getty Images
Carey Price (31) of the Montreal Canadiens makes a save against the Boston Bruins during Game Seven of the Second Round of the 2014 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the TD Garden on May 14, 2014 in Boston, Massachusetts.Alex Trautwig
/ Getty Images
Tuukka Rask (40) of the Boston Bruins lets in a goal by Max Pacioretty (67) of the Montreal Canadiens in the second period during Game Seven of the Second Round of the 2014 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the TD Garden on May 14, 2014 in Boston, Massachusetts.Jared Wickerham
/ Getty Images
Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price (31) protects the net against Boston Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara (33) during the second period in Game 7 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series in Boston, Wednesday, May 14, 2014.Elise Amendola
/ AP
Dale Weise (22) celebrates a first-period goal with Brandon Prust (8), and Daniel Briere (48) of the Montreal Canadiens against the Boston Bruins during Game Seven of the Second Round of the 2014 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the TD Garden on May 14, 2014 in Boston, Massachusetts.Alex Trautwig
/ Getty Images
Montreal Canadiens defenceman P.K. Subban (76) leaps as he congratulates teammate Max Pacioretty (67) on his goal against Boston Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask during the second period in Game 7 of a second-round NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series in Boston, Wednesday, May 14, 2014. At right is Canadiens center David Desharnais.
/ AP
Carey Price (31) of the Montreal Canadiens makes a save against the Boston Bruins during Game Seven of the Second Round of the 2014 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the TD Garden on May 14, 2014 in Boston, Massachusetts.Alex Trautwig
/ Getty Images
Dale Weise (22) celebrates a first-period goal with Brandon Prust (8), Daniel Briere (48), Alexei Emelin (74), and Andrei Markov (79) of the Montreal Canadiens against the Boston Bruins during Game Seven of the Second Round of the 2014 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the TD Garden on May 14, 2014 in Boston, Massachusetts.Jared Wickerham
/ Getty Images
Boston Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask drops to the ice, but can’t make the save on a goal by Montreal Canadiens left wing Max Pacioretty during the second period in Game 7 of a second-round NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series in Boston, Wednesday, May 14, 2014.
/ AP
Carey Price (31) of the Montreal Canadiens makes a save on Patrice Bergeron (37) of the Boston Bruins during Game Seven of the Second Round of the 2014 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the TD Garden on May 14, 2014 in Boston, Massachusetts.Jared Wickerham
/ Getty Images
Daniel Paille (20) of the Boston Bruins collides with Carey Price (31) and Andrei Markov (79) of the Montreal Canadiens during Game Seven of the Second Round of the 2014 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the TD Garden on May 14, 2014 in Boston, Massachusetts.Alex Trautwig
/ Getty Images
As Boston Bruins fans watch, Montreal Canadiens right wing Dale Weise (22) celebrates his goal with teammate Brandon Prust (8) during the first period in Game 7 of a second-round NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series in Boston, Wednesday, May 14, 2014.
/ AP
Montreal Canadiens fans run between cars on Rene Levesque Blvd. after Habs Stanley Cup series victory over the Bruins in Boston, in Montreal Wednesday May 14, 2014.John Mahoney
/ The Gazette
Matt Fraser (25) of the Boston Bruins and Josh Gorges (26) of the Montreal Canadiens fight for a loose puck during Game Seven of the Second Round of the 2014 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the TD Garden on May 14, 2014 in Boston, Massachusetts.Jared Wickerham
/ Getty Images
Montreal Canadiens fans hang out of cars on Rene Levesque Blvd. after Habs Stanley Cup series victory over the Bruins in Boston, in Montreal Wednesday May 14, 2014.John Mahoney
/ The Gazette
Fans celebrate the series win by the Habs outside the Bell Centre following Game 7 on Wednesday May 14, 2014.Pierre Obendrauf
/ The Gazette
Fans celebrate the series win by the Habs outside the Bell Centre following Game 7 on Wednesday May 14, 2014.Pierre Obendrauf
/ The Gazette
Fans celebrate the series win by the Habs outside the Bell Centre following Game 7 on Wednesday May 14, 2014.Pierre Obendrauf
/ The Gazette
Jeremy Sandoval holds a miniature Stanley Cup out of his window as he drives down Rene Levesque Blvd. as Montreal Canadiens fans celebrate in the streets after Habs Stanley Cup series victory over the Bruins in Boston, in Montreal Wednesday May 14, 2014.John Mahoney
/ The Gazette
BOSTON - Carey Price outplayed Tuukka Rask to lead the Canadiens to a 3-1 win over the Boston Bruins in the deciding seventh game of their Eastern Conference semifinal series Wednesday night at the TD Garden. Price made 29 stops, including a game-saver on David Krejci early in the third period with Montreal nursing a 2-1 lead. Price sprawled to clear the rebound of Krejci’s shot and had luck on his side when Jarome Iginla’s backhander hit the post.
Max delivers: For the second consecutive game, Max Pacioretty came up with a big goal. Afer Dale Weise gave the Canadiens a 1-0 lead at 2:18 of the first period, the Bruins picked up the pace in the second period. But Pacioretty put the Canadiens ahead 2-0 at 10:22 of the second period. Brendan Gallagher set the play in motion when he battled to keep the puck in the Bruins zone and David Desharnais set up Pacioretty, who beat Rask with a one-timer on a bouncing back.
Canadiens strike first: The first goal has been crucial in the second round of the playoffs and Montreal got off on the right foot when Weise scored his third goal of the playoffs. Brandon Prust chased down a loose puck in the corner and Daniel Brière spotted Weise open in front of the net.
Bruins power: Boston got on the scoreboard with a power-play goal at 17:58 of the second period when Jarome Iginla deflected Torey Krug’s shot from inside the blue line. Price had no chance on the play as Iginla’s deflection hit the post and went in. The goal ended a shutout streak of 103 minutes and 46 seconds for Price. The Bruins went 0-for-2 with the extra man, while the Canadiens went 1-for-5 with Brière adding an insurance goal at 17:07 of the third period. Montreal had the first three power plays of the game and managed only one shot on goal.
Record rivalry: The Canadiens and Bruins were meeting in the playoffs for the 34th time, a record for North American pro sports. It was the ninth time the teams have gone to seven games and Montreal now holds a 6-3 edge in those Game 7s. The Canadiens have an overall record of 25-9 in series against the Bruins and have a 15-9 overall record when they are involved in seven-game series.
Sellout update: The game at the TD Garden drew a capacity crowd of 17,565, which was 2,435 fewer than the 20,000 who watched the game on the big screen at the Bell Centre.
What’s next: The Canadiens now move on to the Eastern Conference final against the New York Rangers. That best-of-seven series will start Saturday at the Bell Centre.
Comments
We encourage all readers to share their views on our articles and blog posts. We are committed to maintaining a lively but civil forum for discussion, so we ask you to avoid personal attacks, and please keep your comments relevant and respectful. If you encounter a comment that is abusive, click the "X" in the upper right corner of the comment box to report spam or abuse. We are using Facebook commenting. Visit our FAQ page for more information.
Almost Done!
Postmedia wants to improve your reading experience as well as share the best deals and promotions from our advertisers with you. The information below will be used to optimize the content and make ads across the network more relevant to you. You can always change the information you share with us by editing your profile.
By clicking "Create Account", I hearby grant permission to Postmedia to use my account information to create my account.
I also accept and agree to be bound by Postmedia's Terms and Conditions with respect to my use of the Site and I have read and understand Postmedia's Privacy Statement. I consent to the collection, use, maintenance, and disclosure of my information in accordance with the Postmedia's Privacy Policy.
Postmedia wants to improve your reading experience as well as share the best deals and promotions from our advertisers with you. The information below will be used to optimize the content and make ads across the network more relevant to you. You can always change the information you share with us by editing your profile.
By clicking "Create Account", I hearby grant permission to Postmedia to use my account information to create my account.
I also accept and agree to be bound by Postmedia's Terms and Conditions with respect to my use of the Site and I have read and understand Postmedia's Privacy Statement. I consent to the collection, use, maintenance, and disclosure of my information in accordance with the Postmedia's Privacy Policy. | {
"pile_set_name": "Pile-CC"
} |
A Russian judge has summoned state oil company chief Igor Sechin to court a second time after the powerful ally of President Vladimir Putin failed to show up to testify in a high-profile extortion trial.
With Sechin absent from the much-anticipated hearing at Moscow's Zamoskvoretsky District Court, Judge Larisa Semyonova issued a summons for the Rosneft CEO to appear on November 15.
The developments added drama to a case that has grabbed headlines in Russia and underscored rivalries in circles close to Putin.
Sechin, a longtime associate of Putin and his former deputy chief of staff, had been expected to testify on November 13 as a witness in the extortion trial of former Economy Minister Aleksei Ulyukayev.
Ahead of the hearing, a Rosneft spokesman said that Sechin had not received a summons.
After Sechin failed to appear, Semyonova said that officials at Rosneft headquarters had refused to accept the summons.
Former Russian Economy Minister Aleksei Ulyukayev leaves after a court hearing in Moscow on November 13.
A summons was delivered to "Sechin's place of work at Rosneft. Employees declined to receive it," the judge said.
She later announced the order for a second summons, this time instructing Sechin to appear on November 15. She said that like the initial summons, it would be delivered by a court officer as well as by e-mail and fax.
Ulyukayev, one of the highest-ranking officials to be arrested in Russia since the Soviet era, is accused of extorting a $2 million bribe from Sechin in exchange for his ministry's approval for Rosneft to acquire a majority stake in regional oil company Bashneft.
Prosecutors say that Ulyukayev was caught red-handed -- accepting a case full of cash from Sechin at Rosneft's Moscow headquarters in a sting operation -- and Putin fired him shortly after he was detained in November 2016.
He is under house arrest and looks gaunt and pale in comparison to his appearance when he was in the government.
Ulyukayev, whose trial started in August, says he is not guilty. He has accused Sechin and the Federal Security Service (FSB) of setting him up, saying he thought the case contained bottles of wine.
Sechin served for years as deputy Kremlin chief of staff and is seen as a close ally of Putin.
The newspaper Vedomosti quoted an unidentified Russian official as saying that later on November 13 -- the day he had been summoned to court -- Sechin was to take part in talks led by Putin and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in the Black Sea resort city of Sochi, which is nearly 1,400 kilometers south of Moscow.
Vedomosti reported that Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed that, but there was no public statement from Peskov and Rosneft declined to comment. | {
"pile_set_name": "Pile-CC"
} |
Looking for Richard Crepage?
About placeholder profiles
You are visiting the placeholder page for Richard Crepage.
This page is here because someone used our placeholder utility to look for Richard Crepage.
We created this page automatically in hopes Richard Crepage would find it. If you are not
Richard Crepage, but are an alumni of Mcdonald High School,
register on this site for free now. | {
"pile_set_name": "Pile-CC"
} |
Selecting and Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer for Road Accidents
In recent times it has been observed that most cases of personal injury involve road accidents of one kind or another. In case of minor accidents where very little physical or car damage has occurred, the individual can handle the case himself and settle the matter with the insurance company. But in case of major road accidents where victims are severely hurt, the car damage is extensive and or there may have been a loss of life, individuals may require hiring legal aid and representation through a good automobile accident attorney.
When one is looking to hire a lawyer, there are certain things that he or she needs to bear in mind while doing so. The most important things to concentrate on would be to check the lawyer’s experience, skill levels, commitment, location of the place where he or she practices and the fee structure.
Points to keep in mind while you hire a Personal Injury Lawyer
The local injury attorneys should be well acquainted with all state and national transport laws of the place where the accident has occurred. This will enable him to effectively deal with the insurance and health care companies. It is equally important to check the lawyer’s background, references and track record.
The deadline to file a personal injury claim differs from region to region. Hence, it is advisable to hire a lawyer at the beginning itself. This is essential because the victimmay require financial assistance to meet medical expenses. It is wise to hire a personal injury lawyer within one or two weeks of the occurrence of the accident.
Before one consults a personal injury lawyer, the individual must have some basic information handy with him. It would be helpful to have maximum information regarding the accident, any physical injuries and financial loss that may have been incurred. The lawyer would be assisted if he is provided with car documents, insurance policy papers, medical bills and information that may have been exchanged at the time and place of the accident.
There may also be a number of questions that the victim or his family may wish to ask the lawyer at the time of hiring him. The most common questions that one may ask the lawyer would be typically related to his type of practice and the fees that he would charge the client. The questions asked would be on the lines of; what percentage of your practice is exclusively dedicated to car accident cases? What and how much experience does he have in the area of the specific kind of injury related to that case? Approximately how much compensation can the victim expect to receive in such cases? What is the lawyer’s fee structure? Will the victim be required to pay any additional charges during the investigation process?
Most good lawyers accept a road accident case on what is known as “contingency fee”. This means that the lawyer will not accept or expect any monetary compensation from the client until he wins the case and has received the required compensation from the insurance company or the party at fault. Talk to a lawyer now! | {
"pile_set_name": "Pile-CC"
} |
The ninth season of the United States Chess League, beginning later this month, will for the first time be hosted solely by Chess.com LLC. Starting with week one matches on August 27 and 28, the only place to see the country's best masters in action will be at Chess.com's Live Chess Server. As there was last year, there will also be top-flight weekly commentary from titled players on Chess.com/tv. Look to the US Chess League website for their complete season schedule, and check out the games on Chess.com every Tuesday and Wednesday evening for the 10 weeks of the regular season play, and three weeks of playoffs.
The exclusive partnership between the USCL and Chess.com replaces the previous viewership at the Internet Chess Club, which the league used since its inception in 2005. The two sites split hosting rights last season before Chess.com acquired the offical rights during this offseason.
"Our relationship with the Internet Chess Club has been wonderful and we are grateful to have spent the first eight years of the league at the ICC, but at this point we feel like Chess.com is the right place to feature the league," USCL Commishioner Greg Shahade said in a statement to league managers and officials this morning.
"We are very excited about this partnership and Chess.com is fully committed to helping the league grow and putting on the most exciting product for their members," he said.
Shahade added that he expects "significantly more viewers" each week since fans do not need a paid membership to be able to watch the league. Chess.com currently has more than 7 million members. Chess.com also plans to provide weekly recap videos. They will highight the popular "Game of the Week" contest and blanket social media with news from the league.
Week one features all intra-divisional play, with teams trying to start off right in the new four-division format. Tune in to Chess.com/tv Tuesday, August 27 at 7:30 p.m. Eastern as the Carolina Cobras and Miami Sharks play the kickoff match to the 2013 season. | {
"pile_set_name": "Pile-CC"
} |
Four fires broke out at the same time inside the Jesus House warehouse Tuesday night, and authorities are calling them suspicious.
Just before 9 p.m., a fire was reported at the warehouse, 1401 W Sheridan Ave. Firefighters arrived to find heavy smoke and the fires were quickly extinguished, Oklahoma City fire Battalion Chief Tommy Iago said. Investigators determined the fires were set at four separate spots within the building, he said.
Clothing and other items damaged in fires at the Jesus House warehouse, 1401 W Sheridan Ave., on Tuesday night. MATT DINGER - THE OKLAHOMAN
No injuries were reported and the building sustained very minimal damage, but food, clothing and other items were damaged, Iago said.
Oklahoma City-County Health Department was on scene to assess the amount of damaged food late Tuesday. Iago said a damage estimate had not been made and what started the fires had not been determined. | {
"pile_set_name": "Pile-CC"
} |
I am Basavesh Mathapati author of ITinformers.
I'm interested in writing bloggs on technology,gadgets,entertainment,banking sectors,hacking.
I'm basically a Engineering student and also work as a LIC Chief Life Insurance Adviser. | {
"pile_set_name": "Pile-CC"
} |
what style?
I went out last night with a good friend of mine. It was an impromptu occasion; I was studying and he just called to say that he was going to meet some of his friends at Necto and listen to them spin and MC. Me being me, I said that I was down like underground.
After we got to the club -which as it turns out was packed, it was the Gothic prom there- we proceeded to head downstairs into the red room. This is where the best music is usually played in Ann Arbor, as far as electronic stuff goes. Anyway, we were sitting down having some drinks, I was sort of looking around at things from different angles with my camera in my hand (as I often do), and a girl next to me turned my way and asked “What style of pictures do you take?”
I had never really given much thought to this particular concept before. I know that I like close-ups, photos that show more of the texture and color of an object than of what the object is. And I know that I like the effects that different lighting situations have, especially when experimenting with various settings on my camera. Not that I have any real knowldege of photography per se, I just enjoy taking pictures.
So, in reply to the girl who had asked me about my style, I told here that I just point the camera at things that I think look neat, and accept what it gives me. She said “Oh, like artsy pictures?” Then I pushed the button, and showed her this:
I’m not sure exactly what to call my style of photography. I’m not really one to label things, not even genres of music. Or, perhaps I just don’t know enough to correctly classify them? Regardless, what I do with my cameras is almost never the same from one occasion to another. I am always trying a new angle, a new perspective, or trying to see what happens if I slow the shutter just a bit, or set it to mix colors or interpret the lighting in an odd way… I am always experimenting. If for no other reason than because I am untrained and know no better. But there is another reason; I love to take pictures. I love to play around with my camera, and zoom way in on the detail in a piece of rotting wood, a spiders web, or the roof of a building across the street. I love to snap picture after picture in a club, or at a friends house; just surveying the scene and documenting the moment. And most of all, I love the results. I’m not saying I’m a good photographer -I don’t even know what would make one a good photographer- all I am saying, is that I like to take pictures.
I am always experimenting, so if I had to say I have a style of photography, it would be “experimental”. But then I’d sound like some kind of pompous asshole who thinks he’s too cool for school.
Thank you so much! I’d love to show some of my work, I just have to invest in having some of them printed and blown up. A friend of mine with a gallery in Kalamzoo has been after me to do that, because she wants to see them for me 🙂
If you like color, check out this link. It is a series of photographs of the sun coming upover Detroit on Memorial Day this year.
Very nice piece, about your Style. I, too, enjoy photography. But since I have no official camera, as some of my counterparts would put it, I use my iPhone. And I have come up some rather disturbingly great shots. I do have my eye on a camera, but until then… I like the photos you have taken thus far. Keep it up. You are really good at it…
Thank you very much! I apologize for having not responded until just now, I’ve been sort of away from my blog for a bit. I am interested in seeing some of the pictures that you have taken on your iPhone. Are they posted anywhere? | {
"pile_set_name": "Pile-CC"
} |
Amateur submissive chick, fully naked and bound, lies between the legs of her clothed mistress and, apparently being ordered to do so, licks her domme’s pussy through her panties, all the while being completely ignored by the clothed girl who is too busy doing something on her laptop – until the stimulation becomes too hard to ignore.
You need to install or upgrade Flash Player to view this content, install or upgrade by clicking here. | {
"pile_set_name": "Pile-CC"
} |
Certification
Most CWC courses have met the HR Certification Institute’s criteria to be pre-approved for recertification credit. CWC is also recognized by SHRM to offer professional development credits for SHRM-CP® and SHRM-SCP®. | {
"pile_set_name": "Pile-CC"
} |
yellow wall living room color wall ideas has white table and seat applied on the grey rug it also has cool fireplace mantle design ideas that seems great
Living Room Awesome Living Room Color Wall Ideas Yellow Wall Living Room Color Wall Ideas Has White Table And Seat Applied On The Grey Rug It Also Has Cool Fireplace Mantle Design Ideas That Seems Great
You should choose a modern living room color wall ideas. There are many examples of living room color wall ideas that you can use. You must understand if the living room is one of the most important parts of the house. That is because, the space will be used to receive guests who come to the house. If your living room is not good, it will make you less confident when receiving the guests. If you choose the right paint color will make your living room more beautiful and charming.
This space can be the most used space for us to receive guests, family gathering places to spend time together while watching TV, reading a book, or just relaxing. So, it is important to make our living room has a warm and friendly feel. Choosing the right living room color wall ideas is to see some of the following pictures to make your room has a good character. Like the popular color combinations for today's living room include bright pastel shades like orange, teal, purple and others. | {
"pile_set_name": "Pile-CC"
} |
Sony VP mentioned an E3 announcement, but said a surprise may come in the next few months
After releasing the PlayStation 3 console just over six years ago, it looks like Sony is ready to launch its successor as early as this spring.
Hiroshi Sakamoto, Sony's vice president of home entertainment, recently gave some vague details about when we'll finally see the PlayStation 4 in an interview with Chilean site Emol. According to Sakamoto, the PS4 could make an appearance as early as May of this year.
However, Sony's VP was asked whether the new console could make an earlier entrance within the next few months.
"That's still a big secret, but our friends are preparing Sony PlayStation," said Sakamoto in the interview. "I can only say that we are focused on the E3 gaming event, scheduled for June. [An] announcement may be [made] in that minute or even earlier in May."
It is rumored that the PS 4 will have a custom chip based on AMD's A8-3850 with a quad-core 2.9GHz processor and a 1GHz graphics card with 1GB memory.
thing is AMD is (and always been) a champion in bang for the buck department, unlike Intel, and this is exactly what Sony needs for their new console. not the fastest turbo durbo hardware from Intel that is seriously overpriced, but the cheap and fast enough stuff from AMD, the company who knows how to build fast chips for much lower price than Intel. besides Bulldozer was pwning best Intel chips in heavy multithreaded tasks and this is where console gaming is headed. probably Sony with their multithread crazy Cell chip noticed that trend too and decided that AMD is not only cheap but best in heavy threading too. no wonder they went with Bulldozer or something
AMD might not even survive 2013. As for the bang for the buck department that would be ARM not AMD and that would have at least given the compatibility with the PS Vita. Sure AMD is bang for your buck WITHIN the x86 compatible world but x86 compatibility means nothing to the PlayStation brand. If they weren't going to stick with a Power based architecture (like the Cell) they should have at least gone for something like an ARMv8 based SoC with integrated Rogue GPU and a separate nVidia Kepler or AMD Southern Islands based graphics chip. Then they could run it in low power compatibility mode to run shared PS Vita/PS4 downloadable games (with the AMD/nVidia GPU disabled) and ramp it up to 64bit full speed CPU with the AMD/nVidia GPU enabled (and used the SoC GPU for OpenCL/physics/etc.) for the disc (BDXL?) based PS4 games.
quote: AMD, the company who knows how to build fast chips for much lower price than Intel.
I don't think that's true. AMD is the company that's willing to sell what are - quite likely - MORE EXPENSIVE to build chips at a lower price. The "bang for the buck" has to do with end user pricing and performance NOT AMD's costs.
I don't think it's completely unreasonable to believe that Intel could provide competitive (or better) pricing for a volume customer such as Sony; they just don't want to for whatever reason. That reason is probably Intel could make more money selling chips to someone else.
It's also possible that Sony may have gone with AMD for GPU related reasons, rather than price.
Also curious: what's happening in console gaming that's going to make it "heavily multithreaded" all of a sudden? | {
"pile_set_name": "Pile-CC"
} |
Jennifer Taylor, System & Workflow Strategist
I am an ISTJ (details and do-er), I love to cook, head out with friends and go wine tasting, road trips around the Pacific Northwest with my husband, Seattle sports teams fan (Sonics, Mariners and Seahawks). Huge fan of Girl Scout cookies and Frangos and my happy place is Maui.
In 2004, I opened a wedding planning company, Taylor’d Events Group and expanded to 4 planners, I loved the project management of planning and was known by many in the industry as a logistical planner, where I would help my client find the best creative person for them, and we would be in the background making sure the wedding/event ran smoothly. During this time, we were awarded Best of Seattle Day of Coordinator, Emerald City Applause Awards Best Wedding, Wedding Wire’s Couples Choice Awards 6 times and Wedding Industry Expert Award for Best of Washington.
In 2018, I decided I wanted to go back to my roots of Business Operations. I should mention here that in a previous career I helped companies that I have worked for create procedures for projects I was working on. From warehouses management to inventory accounting, I helped create process and procedures that helped streamline communication and create efficiencies that in-turn helped the bottom line. Of course, did the for my own company and created systems and workflow for Taylor’d Events Group that helped me grow to 4 planners. You can see articles on many business topics – http://www.jentaylorconsulting.com/media/
So, Jen Taylor Consulting was born. I want to take my innate ability to organize, streamline, and create process and procedures for your business. | {
"pile_set_name": "Pile-CC"
} |
Bangers And Mash Win Again!
A packed 1862 Suite had their thinking caps on for the annual Lifeline Quiz on Thursday night.
Last year's winners, Bangers and Mash, scooped the top prize again and will get to watch the upcoming match against Yeovil Town from an executive box.
The team of six scored an impressive 65 points, with Sack Race (62), One For Sorrow, Two For Joy (61) - an ex-players team including Les Bradd and Brian Stubbs - and Olympie 6 (61) trailing close behind.
Bottom of the pile was the players' team, titled the 'Dev Squad', who totalled 29 points across six rounds that saw host Colin Slater quiz over 200 people on Notts County, other football, other sports, general knowledge. | {
"pile_set_name": "Pile-CC"
} |
money
Can money buy you happiness? Maybe yes, according to Felix Salmon, but only if wine is involved. It’s an elaborate theory, and I must confess, I find it utterly convincing. Give it a bash at his old blog. Here’s the… Continue Reading → | {
"pile_set_name": "Pile-CC"
} |
10/02/2012
It seems like almost everyone above the age of fifteen has played Super Mario Bros., making the theme song an indelible and shared experience. That's why a lot of people like to mess with it. Here's 7 videos of people singing music from Super Mario Bros a capella.
Amazon had an album of video game music done by the London Symphony Orchestra. Super Mario is my favorite one on there. That and Tetris. They don't make video game music like that anymore. I mean the newer themes on there were all this theatrical Hans Zimmer stuff. Boring. Where's the pep? | {
"pile_set_name": "Pile-CC"
} |
Do you draft or review partnership agreements? Hereis your go-to guide to get things right. Our presentershighlight and explain key clauses to help you createyour own road map to this type of agreement.l Get an overview of provisions dealing withexpulsion, withdrawal, non-competes, andclient/customer rightsl Learn how to deal with a partnership asborrower, lender, or other counterpartyl Hear how you can address conflict ofinterest decisionsl Understand the issues that can arise in apartnership to corporation transition(and vice versa)store.lsuc.on.ca/cpd?business
LSUC CPD is an Accredited Provider of Professionalism Content.
CHAIR Alison Manzer
Cassels, Brock & Blackwell LLP
Save 20% when you register for this and the
afternoon program “Practice Gems: Essentials
of the Privately Held Company 2017” | {
"pile_set_name": "Pile-CC"
} |
Review Round-up: Critics Call Tricycle to Account
“Urgent and compelling”, “partisan” and “dull” – the critics’ verdict is far from unanimous when it comes to
Tricycle’s verbatim tribunal drama {Called to
Account::L01664797221}, which opened last night (23 April 2007, previews from 19 April) at the north London theatre (See Today's {1st Night Photos}).
Subtitled “The Indictment of Anthony Charles Lynton Blair for the Crime of Aggression Against Iraq”, {Called to
Account::L01664797221} is directed by Nicolas Kent and sees prosecution and defense lawyers interrogate 11 key political figures, including MPs, diplomats, international lawyers, UN officials, intelligence experts and journalists, in a bid to indict Prime Minister Tony Blair for his involvement in the invasion of Iraq.
Michael Coveney on Whatsonstage.com (two stars) – This show “is about as exciting as watching paint dry and far less enthralling … The word 'indictment' sounds rather silly, as the proceedings subside merely into a hearing and an airing of views and statistics most of us have heard time and time again … The structure of the piece is dull, with 11 witnesses examined and cross-examined one after the other. The only surprise to me was the draining of liberal-minded malevolence towards the Prime Minister as the show at least has the honesty to suggest that the case against him wouldn’t stand up in court. It certainly doesn’t in the theatre.”
Benedict Nightingale at The Times (three stars) – “The Trike Tribunal throws up plenty of fascinating material, and in its dogged, sober way is gripping enough … As always at the Trike, the acting is so
authentic you really feel you’re hearing Michael Mates, MP, say that there was more cockup than conspiracy, or the
UN’s Edward Mortimer claim that if there was to be a war Blair 'wanted Britain to be in it', or the neocon Perle that intelligence which justified the war 'was wrong but adequate'.”
Michael Billington at the Guardian (four stars) – “Although the theatre has created its own judicial
hearing, Richard Norton-Taylor's edited version of it is as urgent and compelling as all his previous pieces of verbatim theatre. What is impressive is the way the gravest of issues is handled with such forensic sobriety. No voices are raised. No one shouts 'war criminal'. We see a patient, detailed search for truth … Even if you conclude there is
insufficient 'hard evidence' to justify Blair's indictment, there is no doubt about the evening's importance … It is a
forensic examination of the evidence that confirms Clare Short's observation that 'people in Britain have lost their faith in political institutions partly because of all this'.”
Nicholas de Jongh at the Evening Standard (four stars) – “The legal tone is neither one-sided nor
shrill, but always cool, clear and shocking in Kent's restrained production … For all its clarity, {Called to
Account::L01664797221} could sometimes do with infusions of that absent theatrical commodity - passionate emotion … What emerges, shockingly, is a sense of a messianic Blair riding in easy triumph over sheep- and Ostrich-like Cabinet ministers, towards a war that may make us a terrorist target for decades.”
Charles Spencer at the Daily Telegraph – “There is a literal sense of the theatre taking the law into its own hands … the Trike seems to be saying, since the Hutton and Butler inquiries failed to nail the PM we’ll do the job ourselves. As a result the piece seems worryingly partisan … The really brave and genuinely dramatic thing to do now would be to stage a play in favour of the war against Iraq … there is something wearisome about a play that merely seems to confirm its audience’s prejudices … Although I think many of us were gulled about the need for war, even this biased piece failed to convince me Blair deserves to go down for war crimes.”
By providing information about entertainment and cultural events on this site,
WhatsOnStage.com shall not be deemed to endorse, recommend, approve and/or
guarantee such events, or any facts, views, advice and/or information contained therein. | {
"pile_set_name": "Pile-CC"
} |
Faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive — and able to rocket from Krypton to Earth through flaring clusters of microscopic Bermuda marine life.
In the 1970s Bermuda’s waters stood in for the gulfs of interstellar space in the epic “Superman” movie starring Christopher Reeve [pictured], Marlon Brando and Gene Hackman when a crew from Oxford Scientific Films was dispatched to the island to film oceanic plankton to be used as “galactic images” in space travel scenes.
Made long before the age of modern digital effects, “Superman” depended on traditional motion picture optical effects, miniature models and matte paintings to create the illusion that a man could fly — and that an alien baby could zoom to Earth from the doomed planet Krypton by way of Bermuda’s plankton fields.
Filming began in March, 1977 and wrapped in October of the following year with as many as seven separate production units working at any one time in various locations around the globe on the multi-million dollar Warner Brothers movie.
Oxford Scientific Films, which specialises in microscopic photography and cinematography routinely used in nature documentaries, shot its “Superman” footage in the waters off Nonsuch Island.
Instead of relying on static matte paintings or stock animation techniques to represent stars, super novas and other cosmic phenomena, the “Superman” producers employed OSF’s micro-photography of bio-luminescent sea life from the waters in Castle Harbour to stand in for such inter-stellar objects.
“Superman” opening credits featuring OSF footage shot in Bermuda
Oxford Scientific Films [OSF] was founded in 1968 by a group of Oxford University scientists who shared a passion for technical innovation and natural history. The company was one of the first independent production companies in the UK and it quickly established itself as a leader in its field receiving commissions from the BBC, National Geographic and other major broadcasters for its brilliantly crafted natural history films.
Branching out into work on feature films in the late 1970s, the company won a technical Academy Award in 1987 for its contributions to movie visual effects.
The Bermuda footage can be seen in the opening credits of “Superman” and during the title character’s journey from the doomed planet Krypton to Earth as an infant. Some of the distinctive footage shot in the waters off the island was also used in the 1980 sequel “Superman II.”
Based on the DC Comics character of the same name created by cartoonists Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster in the 1930s, the film depicts Superman’s origin, including his infancy as Kal-El of Krypton and his youthful years in the rural town of Smallville.
Disguised as reporter Clark Kent, he adopts a mild-mannered disposition when he moves to the big city of Metropolis as an adult where he embarks on a romance with fellow newspaper journalist Lois Lane [Margot Kidder].
Simultaneously Superman battles the villainous Lex Luthor [Mr. Hackman] and attempts to foil his plans to precipitate a major earthquake in California using nuclear weapons planted in the San Andreas fault line.
A global box office sensation which spawned three sequels starring Mr. Reeve as the Man of Steel, “Superman” anticipated the mainstream popularity of Hollywood’s current superhero film franchises.
The infant Superman’s voyage to Earth takes place against a backdrop of Bermuda marine life
Juilliard graduate Christopher Reeve, known for his pursuit of vigorous sports including sailing, skiing, scuba diving and competitive horseback riding, celebrated the completion of shooting on the first “Superman” film by sailing from Connecticut to Bermuda.
While on the island he was interviewed by the local media about the upcoming movie which premiered in December, 1978.
It wasn’t Mr. Reeve’s only blue water crossing to Bermuda.
“To work against fatigue is a real challenge,” Mr. Reeve told an interviewer in 1993 when asked about his love of sailing on the open ocean. “You have to rely on yourself. Your ingenuity is tested. If something breaks, things go wrong, you think, ‘What do you do?’ You just go out and test yourself as far as the conditions warrant.
“It’s fun to go out there and tackle the elements. I have sailed to Bermuda a few times. I haven’t done anything particularly dangerous. But it is a real challenge.”
In 1995 Mr. Reeve was thrown from his horse during a competitive equestrian event in Virginia and sustained a cervical spinal injury that paralysed him from the neck down.
He required a wheelchair and breathing apparatus for the rest of his life. He lobbied on behalf of people with spinal-cord injuries and for human embryonic stem cell research, founding the Christopher Reeve Foundation and co-founding the Reeve-Irvine Research Centre. | {
"pile_set_name": "Pile-CC"
} |
You’re watching your weight, so you opt for chicken rather than red meat as your go-to smart diet choice, right? We all thought of chicken as lean, protein-rich food that’s good for weight watching, but the truth is chicken might actually be making us fatter! I wrote inThe Lean about overweight chickens bred on factory farms that may be passing their weight problems on to us. It turns out chicken at the grocery can have far more fat than protein!
Here’s the skinny (well, not really): Virtually all commercially-available chickens now have what many call the “obese gene,” which makes birds gain weight quickly to speed up production from birth to slaughter. That, combined with no exercise and a constant supply of high-energy (caloric) food, makes today’s chicken the opposite of lean: The amount of fat in modern chicken may be five or even 10 times what it used to be, according to a UK-based study published in the journal Public Health Nutrition. So if you serve a whole chicken to your family like grandma did, you may be serving them 10 times as much fat than the days of yesteryear. That’s a whole lotta fat, and big trouble for the waistline.
The nonprofit Farm Forward explains that this is another consequence of inhumane factory farming.
“This type of chicken husbandry needs to be reviewed with regard to its implications for animal welfare and human nutrition,” wrote lead researcher Dr. Yiqun Wang. “The cocktail of gene selection for fast weight gain, lack of exercise and high-energy food available 24 hours a day, is a simple and well-understood recipe for obesity.”
Farm Forward is on to something important, and they are taking the research even further. They teamed up with Kansas State University to compare the fat and protein content of heritage birds to commercial ones found in the grocery store. KSU professor Dr. Liz Boyle started the research in February with heritage chickens from Frank Reese Jr. of Good Shepherd Poultry Ranch in central Kansas. Heritage birds are the genetic breeds that existed before the days of industrialized meat. Reese’s chickens take at least 120 days to mature. Most all chickens available at the grocery store take about 40.
Fast-growing chickens go right alongside chicken welfare problems, explains Farm Forward, so the worse the conditions they are raised in (cramped and barely able to move or support their unnatural weight), the fatter (and more fattening) the chicken meat is. For chickens raised in factory farms (99 percent of the meat at market is from factory farms), their pitiless fate seems to be accompanied by a drastic rise in fat grams. “The fat went from less than 2 grams to 23 grams of animal fat per serving, twice as much fat than ice cream,” says physician and author Dr. Michael Greger, who has his own interesting commentary on Dr. Wang’s study. “So now chicken has 10 times more fat and ten times more calories, so that could explain why chicken has been tied to human abdominal girth.”
Ten times more fat and 10 times more calories can be related to a fat belly, that’s for sure. It makes sense that our crisis of obesity might very well be closely tied to the daily consumption of chicken by many millions of Americans.
Farm Forward and KSU plan on conducting more studies when this one is complete. “The consequences of disregarding animal welfare go far beyond the question of cruelty,” Dr. Aaron Gross of the University of San Diego and CEO of Farm Forward explained to me. “What we are discovering more and more is that many of the environmental and public health problems with meat are intimately connected with animal welfare.” So basically, what’s bad for the chickens is bad for us; it’s all related.
We’ve all seen chicken portrayed as the low-fat, heart-healthy alternative to red meat for years, but it no longer adds up. You might want to lean away from eating birds and lean toward more plant-based options of protein like black beans, lentils, tofu, chickpeas and whole grains. No cruelty, far less fat, zero cholesterol. It’s a sensible swap for the waistline and good news for the birds!
Like this:
Storm Victims Should Throw Out Chicken, Doctors Advise
Fecal Traces Could Become Poisonous in Rising Temperatures
If you lost electrical power during recent summer storms, you’ll want to discard any chicken from your refrigerator. About half of all raw chicken products contain feces, enough to sicken your family if the bacteria they harbor are allowed to grow, a likely scenario as refrigerators warm up toward room temperature.
PCRM recently sampled chicken productsfrom 15 different grocery store chains in 10 major U.S. cities and sent them to an independent laboratory for testing. Results showed that 48 percent of the samples tested positive for fecal contamination, as indicated by the presence of E. coli, a bacterium in chicken feces. The germs are used in USDA and industry testing as an indicator of fecal contamination. While the target E. coli bacteria may be innocuous, they indicate the presence of feces, which can harbor other bacteria and parasites that can cause serious illness. | {
"pile_set_name": "Pile-CC"
} |
Housing
The Community Mental Health Center housing program consists of 110 housing units scattered throughout the CMHC service area. The housing program offers individual and family housing opportunities for people who are experiencing homelessness.
The program is primarily funded through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. To be eligible there are criteria that must be met for the HUD program
Need to be an active participant with the Community Mental Health Center
Must be 18 years of age
Meet the HUD definition of homelessness
HUD defines homelessness as living in a shelter or living in a place not meant for human habitation such as a car or tent. If you find yourself in a homeless situation and you are an active patient of CMHC you can discuss the situation with your staff person and they can make a housing referral. | {
"pile_set_name": "Pile-CC"
} |
Design Mashup: a Modern-Rustic Aspen Mountain Retreat
Design Mashup: a Modern-Rustic Aspen Mountain Retreat
Allegra Muzzillo is the owner and proprietress of the Brooklyn-based boutique, You & Yours Fine Vintage. This design maven has been a writer for Real Simple and editor at Cottages & Gardens publications.
Design Mashup: a Modern-Rustic Aspen Mountain Retreat
In order to accommodate the homeowners’ prolific art collection, four children (and two staff members), the chalet needed to be able to meet all of the needs of a busy, sporty family while remaining an open, flexible space in which artwork could be easily rotated on a regular basis.
The project relied heavily on de Biasi’s background in, and knowledge of, contemporary art and antiques. The designer started working in appraisals at Christie’s New York in 1987 and later designed interiors for...MORE architect Peter Marino. An aesthetic developed in such sophisticated environments made it easy for de Biasi to get a sense of what the homeowners wanted. “It’s important for me to try to get inside a client’s head,” says de Biasi, “to better understand the way they live and work with them to achieve the perfect marriage of old and new pieces.”
In the living room, a custom made polka dot carpet spans nearly wall-to-wall—warming the space. The contemporary rolled armchairs are intentionally mismatched with the sofa, giving the space a relaxed, eclectic feel.
Continue to 3 of 7 below.
03 of 07
Design Mashup: a Modern-Rustic Aspen Mountain Retreat
Each room of the home has near-panoramic views of the breathtaking landscape. Rustic, natural elements— like the wood-paneled walls and the tree-trunk table—echo the great outdoors, while helping the eye transition from inside to outside. The designer effortlessly positioned traditional, antique pieces like the black-lacquer sideboard alongside mid-century gems like the burgundy upholstered leather side chairs. Orange accent lamps look as if they’re composed of actual amber, and perfectly...MORE harmonize with the collage hanging above.
“Many designers try out new, high-value objects and new furniture on a ‘for-approval’ basis before purchasing,” says de Biasi. “This way, clients get a good feel for how new pieces work in their spaces.” As long as the pieces you buy aren’t customized or final-sale, you can definitely try this designer’s trick at home.
Continue to 4 of 7 below.
04 of 07
Design Mashup: a Modern-Rustic Aspen Mountain Retreat
The kitchen is definitely the heart of the home, framed by reclaimed-wood beams and wood-paneled custom cabinetry. Modern amenities like stainless-steel appliances and practical quartz countertops are a cool contrast. Seemingly limitless, unfettered counter space (and Knoll’s Bertoia barstools) beckon guests to linger. One can just imagine how many yummy, pre-ski breakfasts happen here.
Continue to 5 of 7 below.
05 of 07
Design Mashup: a Modern-Rustic Aspen Mountain Retreat
In this turquoise bedroom (just one of the chalet’s eight) cathedral ceilings are a boon—and not only for the watercolor painting that adorns the wall. They convey a sense of grandeur while framing a serene private oasis. And while other designers may find them awkward, de Biasi uses low-lying furniture to draw eyes upward, further enunciating the room’s magnificent height. Wall-to-wall diamond patterned carpeting and a faux-fur comforter add warmth to an otherwise cool space. A laser-cut metal...MORE chair is just another example of the playfulness that’s exhibited throughout the home. “I’m inspired by culture—from travel and fashion to history,” says de Biasi, who loves mixing old items with newer ones, infusing homes with incredible artwork, and creating fabulous spaces to entertain in. The designer also enjoys “focusing on the finer details of design, like a great rug that compliments an amazing painting or sculpture.”
Continue to 6 of 7 below.
06 of 07
Design Mashup: a Modern-Rustic Aspen Mountain Retreat
On the main floor, a stunning bathroom overlooks the heated pool and the inimitable Rocky Mountains. Reclaimed-wood paneling is given a sophisticated makeover by the designer’s use of marble—on virtually every surface, including the floor. An antique, carved-wood Indian meditationchair and ottoman offer respite next to the built-in gas fireplace and natural goat-hide rugs that offer added warmth. A designer tip: two of de Biasi’s favorite online sources for vintage and antique items are 1stdibs....MOREcom and Wright-now.com.
Continue to 7 of 7 below.
07 of 07
Design Mashup: a Modern-Rustic Aspen Mountain Retreat
Upstairs, the homeowners settle down in a comfy space that accommodates the whole family—and more. Again, low-lying furniture emphasizes cathedral ceilings and antiques—like the early 20th-century giltwood chandelier. These pieces are positioned alongside 1970s gems, like the hand-woven Beni Ourain shag-wool area rugs from Morocco. Sheer roman shades accentuate the stunning views; their black trim coordinates with the two mid-century leather-and-rosewood dining chairs flanking the game table.
To...MORE achieve de Biasi’s signature blend of old and new in your own home, the designer suggests making an investment in classic pieces you like and then mixing in trendier, less expensive ones. “This contrast is what makes for interesting decorating,” says de Biasi. “The key is to focus on timeless items you love and swap out less expensive items whenever you feel the need to update.” | {
"pile_set_name": "Pile-CC"
} |
This page discusses the application of Bayes Theorem as a simple classifier for text and outlines the mathematical basis and the algorithmic approach.
This page discusses the application of Bayes Theorem as a simple classifier for text and outlines the mathematical basis and the algorithmic approach.
-
The information in this page is heavily cribbed from the Wikipedia articles on [[wikipedia>Bayesian spam filtering]], [[wikipedia>naive Bayes classifier]] and [[wikipedia>Bayes' Theorem]].
+
The information in this page is heavily cribbed from the Wikipedia articles on [[wikipedia>Bayesian spam filtering]], [[wikipedia>naive Bayes classifier]] and [[wikipedia>Bayes' Theorem]]. There's also a [[http://cs.wellesley.edu/~anderson/writing/naive-bayes.pdf|useful paper on combining word probabilities]] which is worth a read, especially the final section which discusses an erroneous assumption that some implementations make.
===== Bayes' Theorem =====
===== Bayes' Theorem =====
Line 90:
Line 90:
Please forgive the slightly loose use of notation, there are a few too many dimensions over which to iterate for clarity.
Please forgive the slightly loose use of notation, there are a few too many dimensions over which to iterate for clarity.
+
+
One slight simplification to note results from the fact that $P(C_i)$ is presumably determined by dividing a number of trained messages by the total number of messages trained. Let $N_{C_i}$ indicate the number of messages trained in category $C_i$, $N$ indicate the number of messages trained overall and $N_{C_i}(W_a)$ indicate the number of messages containing token $W_a$ that were trained in category $C_i$. Thus the equation above becomes:
Where $x$ is the total number of words. This version may help avoid underflow, but may instead be susceptible to overflow due to the exponentiation involved. As a result, it may be preferable to move the divisions back inside the iterations.
+
+
==== Two-category case ====
+
+
A common case is that there are two categories --- for example, this is the case for email spam detection. In this case it can be tempting to simplify the above equation using the fact that $P(C_1) = (1 - P(C_2))$. However, this is not as effective as it seems as you would also need to assume that $P(W_i|C_1) = (1 - P(W_i|C_2))$ to achieve any significant simplifcation. However, this is clearly not the case --- just because the word "drugs" occurs in 20% of spam email, for example, it doesn't follow that it occurs in 80% of non-spam.
+
+
==== Precision issues ====
+
+
Since many of the probabilities for particular words may be quite low once a large corpus of messages has been analysed, the product of large numbers of them can lead to underflow if floating point representations are used. One solution to this is to limit the analysis to a small number of "most interesting" words - this has other performance improvements as well.
+
+
Another technique which can also be used is to perform the multiplications in the log space and use addition instead of multiplication. This uses the identity: | {
"pile_set_name": "Pile-CC"
} |
Gig Flyer for Moonlight Club West Hampstead March 7-8th 1980. Back of the flyer talks about the Crass/ Poison Girls Bloody Revolutions single to raise money for the Anarchist Centre that Crass and Poison Girls helped found
The Asylum Lyric Leaflet was produced to send out to people who requested the cassette copy of Asylum that wasn’t included with the first issue of Feed of the Five Thousand after a dispute with the pressing plant. | {
"pile_set_name": "Pile-CC"
} |
Great Dude!
The things a man has to have are hope and confidence in himself against odds, and sometimes he needs somebody, his pal or his mother or his wife or God, to give him that confidence. He's got to have some inner standards worth fighting for or there won't be any way to bring him into conflict. And he must be ready to choose death before dishonor without making too much song and dance about it. That's all there is to it!
Clark Gable | {
"pile_set_name": "Pile-CC"
} |
3D-Printed Gun Plans in Use Despite Distribution Ban
Two months after Cody Wilson first demonstrated a handgun made on a 3D printer, the US State Department has stopped him distributing the blueprints online. But the files have already been shared with thousands, and enthusiasts are now making these ve
http://archive.newsleader.com/VideoNetwork/2549320764001/3D-Printed-Gun-Plans-in-Use-Despite-Distribution-Banhttp://cdn.newslook.com/6e/6e566c0b75d8428438927c1318a75a10/mp4_low/6e566c0b75d8428438927c1318a75a10-mp4_low.mp4http://archive.newsleader.com/VideoNetwork/2549320764001/3D-Printed-Gun-Plans-in-Use-Despite-Distribution-Banhttp://cdn.newslook.com/6e/6e566c0b75d8428438927c1318a75a10/images/frame_0032.jpg3D-Printed Gun Plans in Use Despite Distribution BanTwo months after Cody Wilson first demonstrated a handgun made on a 3D printer, the US State Department has stopped him distributing the blueprints online. But the files have already been shared with thousands, and enthusiasts are now making these veBaltimoretravis leroltechnologytexasnewslookUnited States of AmericausMarylandCody Wilson02:12 | {
"pile_set_name": "Pile-CC"
} |
Pornvids
Just added perverted smut collections:
But some judges may question whether the companys motive is to make money or to deter piracy, pornvids he said: If youre filing three lawsuits per day, that very much looks like an abusive model. Some judges may say this looks like a business model.
Pornvids images
Hot collection of hot fucking images - Pornvids nude clip.
In the midst of all the partying and drinking this song is truly emotional, deep skyrim female nude pics and inspiring! Listen to it once you you'll be hooked! HU4L! How? 33!? This is a beautiful song that proves that they are not just drunk frat boys.
All models were at least 18 years old when they were photographed. We have a zero-tolerance policy against illegal pornography.
All content on this site provided by 3rd parties. We take no responsibility for "Pornvids sexual pics" and any content on this website. | {
"pile_set_name": "Pile-CC"
} |
Following up with leads can be done in a variety of ways. If your CRM has a text messaging function, we can text your leads vs sending emails or in conjunction with sending emails to open one more avenue of communication. If a lead does not answer the phone, sometimes they will respond to a quick text message which will inform us of their time frame for purchase, thus allowing us to prioritize the next contact date based on warmth of the lead.
Following up with leads can be done in a variety of ways. If your CRM has a text messaging function, we can text your leads vs sending emails or in conjunction with sending emails to open one more avenue of communication. If a lead does not answer the phone, sometimes they will respond to a quick text message which will inform us of their time frame for purchase, thus allowing us to prioritize the next contact date based on warmth of the lead.
-
===== Examples =====
+
===== Scripting Examples =====
-
Below you will find example of text messages that can be sent to your leads. We can use examples below, or we can work with you to develop a custom message to resolve more leads.
+
Below you will find an example of text messages that can be sent to your leads. We can use examples below, or we can work with you to develop a custom message to resolve more leads.
Line 17:
Line 17:
Home inventories have shrunk! I have (#) active buyers looking in your area.
Home inventories have shrunk! I have (#) active buyers looking in your area.
-
We are touching base to see if you still have real estate needs.\\ \\ We are touching base to see if you are interested in a FREE copy of out new service provider's directory. This is a great resource to have handy for home improvements or any updating you may be considering. This will be emailed to you if you are interested. Please call or text me back at xxx as soon as possible and include an email address. Thank you.\\ \\ If you want to sell your home at or or above market prices, call me ASAP. First name, phone number\\ \\ We offer a free annual review on your home if you are interested is selling your home.\\ Most of my clients tend to spend too much money in the wrong places, and I am more familiar with what buyers are looking for. So how about we schedule an appointment for me to do a quick walk-through of your home so you know where to spend money and where not too?\\ \\ What if I swung by to help you get a list together of what needs to be done around your home? I also have a list of trusted professionals that might be able to help you save some money and time if you need a hand. Would that be of benefit to you?\\ \\ What if I helped you with getting your home looking ready to sell? I work closely with a great stager to get your home looking just right. The last thing I want is for you to worry about that right now. Would you like me to have her come out to at least take a look around?\\ \\ In researching the comparable sales activity in your area I noticed that some homes have recently gone up for sale and some that have sold that may impact the appraised value of your home in the near future. Since it’s my job to keep clients informed about material facts concerning the sale of their homes, would you mind if I quickly swung by to keep you up to date?\\ \\ **Buyer Lead Scripts**\\ \\ I have one, possibly two seriously undervalued properties coming to market next week in your area. I only plan to share this information with serious and active buyers because of these deals will not last long. Please call me ASAP if interested. First name, phone number\\ \\ Buyer, I have a mound of useful information for 123 Main St. Since I pulled this information from many sources, I am not able to email it to you. Call me ASAP at phone number to discuss. I look forward to speaking with you. First name\\ \\ Are you still thinking about moving? When can we set up an appointment to start getting ready?\\ \\ What if I set you up on a property search so you can start shopping for homes online from the privacy of your home computer now? I can input all of the criteria you are looking for in your next home (ie.- size, location & amenities) so that you can see all the homes listed by all of the agents in our area that are currently up for sale. In addition, you will be alerted of new homes that come on the market as quickly as real estate agents know about them. How does that sound?\\ \\ Since you want to start shopping for a new home, would it help for you to know what your monthly payments would be depending on the sales price of each home you look at? Or even how much money you will need to put up as a down payment? Would it be alright if I had my trusted mortgage lender contact you to help you out with that?\\ \\ I’d like to take you to see some listings, but I want to make sure I’ve found the right ones for your price range. Have you spoken with a lender about getting pre-qualified? If not, I have a great lender that I partner with. May I give her your email or phone so she can contact you?\\ \\ Good houses don't come on the market that often and then they go fast. Let's talk about how to take back the advantage from the seller! \\ \\ I thought I would check in to see if you might also be interested in receiving a list of the available foreclosure properties in the area. Please let me know if you're interested and I'll send you a list.\\ \\ \\ **Client/SOI**\\ \\ \\ I know you’re busy and the reason I’m texting is because I’m in the process of putting together updated market evaluations for a number of clients and past clients and I immediately thought of you.\\ \\ \\ I’ve added a new service for my clients where I’ll automatically update them on an annual basis on the value of their home. I was just starting the process and you immediately jumped to mind and I thought, “I wonder if you would like one of these.” Is this something you’d find valuable?\\ \\ \\ Happy New Year from the _! There are some tremendous opportunities right now...in the real estate market both for Buyers and for Sellers. Please give us a call with any questions or needs. \\
+
We are touching base to see if you still have real estate needs.
+
+
We are touching base to see if you are interested in a FREE copy of our new service provider's directory. This is a great resource to have handy for home improvements or any updating you may be considering. This will be emailed to you if you are interested. Please call or text me back at xxx as soon as possible and include an email address. Thank you.
+
+
If you want to sell your home at or above market prices, call me ASAP. First name, phone number.
+
+
We offer a free annual review of your home if you are interested in selling your home.
+
+
Most of my clients tend to spend too much money in the wrong places, and I am more familiar with what buyers are looking for. So how about we schedule an appointment for me to do a quick walk-through of your home so you know where to spend money and where not too?
+
+
What if I swung by to help you get a list together of what needs to be done around your home? I also have a list of trusted professionals that might be able to help you save some money and time if you need a hand. Would that be of benefit to you?
+
+
What if I helped you with getting your home looking ready to sell? I work closely with a great stager to get your home looking just right. The last thing I want is for you to worry about that right now. Would you like me to have her come out to at least take a look around?
+
+
In researching the comparable sales activity in your area I noticed that some homes have recently gone up for sale and some that have sold that may impact the appraised value of your home in the near future. Since it’s my job to keep clients informed about material facts concerning the sale of their homes, would you mind if I quickly swung by to keep you up to date
+
+
+
===== Buyer Lead Scripts =====
+
+
I have one, possibly two seriously undervalued properties coming to market next week in your area. I only plan to share this information with serious and active buyers because of these deals will not last long. Please call me ASAP if interested. First name, phone number.
+
+
Buyer, I have a mound of useful information for 123 Main St. Since I pulled this information from many sources, I am not able to email it to you. Call me ASAP at phone number to discuss. I look forward to speaking with you. First name
+
+
Are you still thinking about moving? When can we set up an appointment to start getting ready?
+
+
What if I set you up on a property search so you can start shopping for homes online from the privacy of your home computer now? I can input all of the criteria you are looking for in your next home (ie.- size, location & amenities) so that you can see all the homes listed by all of the agents in our area that are currently up for sale. In addition, you will be alerted of new homes that come on the market as quickly as real estate agents know about them. How does that sound?
+
+
Since you want to start shopping for a new home, would it help for you to know what your monthly payments would be depending on the sales price of each home you look at? Or even how much money you will need to put up as a down payment? Would it be alright if I had my trusted mortgage lender contact you to help you out with that?
+
+
I’d like to take you to see some listings, but I want to make sure I’ve found the right ones for your price range. Have you spoken with a lender about getting pre-qualified? If not, I have a great lender that I partner with. May I give her your email or phone so she can contact you?
+
+
Good houses don't come on the market that often and then they go fast. Let's talk about how to take back the advantage from the seller!
+
+
I thought I would check in to see if you might also be interested in receiving a list of the available foreclosure properties in the area. Please let me know if you're interested and I'll send you a list.
+
+
+
===== Client/SOI =====
+
+
I know you’re busy and the reason I’m texting is because I’m in the process of putting together updated market evaluations for a number of clients and past clients and I immediately thought of you.
+
+
I’ve added a new service for my clients where I’ll automatically update them on an annual basis on the value of their home. I was just starting the process and you immediately jumped to mind and I thought, “I wonder if you would like one of these.” Is this something you’d find valuable?
+
+
Happy New Year from the _! There are some tremendous opportunities right now...in the real estate market both for Buyers and for Sellers. Please give us a call with any questions or needs. | {
"pile_set_name": "Pile-CC"
} |
The front of each word shows key messages that reveal Nelson Mandelas values and inspires visitors to act.
NEW YORK, NY.- 46664 and the Nelson Mandela Foundation will preview a Ralph Appelbaum Associates designed interactive installation in honor of Nelson Mandela on Thursday, July 9 at 10:00 am at Grand Central Terminals Vanderbilt Hall, 87 East 42nd Street.
The free installation debuting to the public the afternoon of July 9 will be open daily through July 22 from 7:30 am7:30 pm. The Mandela installation features six illuminated 3-D action words: act, listen, lead, unite, learn and speak, highlighting Nelson Mandelas lifelong struggle against apartheid and other social injustice, and aiming to motivate our own potential for positive social change.
The front of each word shows key messages that reveal Nelson Mandelas values and inspires visitors to act. The back of each word has detailed information about Nelson Mandelas life, stories and speeches. Listen contains messages relating to his most powerful speeches; learn presents Nelson Mandelas biography with iconic images; unite recalls inspiring stories in which Mr.
Mandela showed the importance of reconciliation; act explains the work of the different foundations that Nelson Mandela founded; speak challenges visitors to consider how they might speak up against injustice; and lead is a display that allows visitors to write their pledge to help at a local cause of their choice. The audio/visual experience culminates with a film highlighting key moments in Mr. Mandelas life and showcasing his legacy.
Designer Ralph Appelbaum and the International Director of 46664, Tim Massey, will be available to speak about Mr. Mandelas humanitarian efforts and the special events in New York surrounding Mandela Day.
The installation is part of a series of events culminating with the star-studded Mandela Day concert at Radio City Music Hall on July 18, Nelson Mandelas 91st birthday. Tickets are now available at www.ticketmaster.com and www.mandeladay.com for the event featuring performances by Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Alicia Keys, Will.i.am, T-Pain, Josh Groban, Queen Latifah, Wyclef Jean and many more.
This celebration of Nelson Mandelas life will serve as a global call to action for people to recognize their individual power to make an imprint and help change the world around them for the better. 46664 is calling on people around the world to support the creation of an official Mandela Day, to be held annually on July 18. | {
"pile_set_name": "Pile-CC"
} |
A Hamburger Today
Daily Slice: Pizzeria Luigi, San Diego
Daily Slice gives a quick snapshot each weekday of a different slice or pie that the folks at the Serious Eats empire have enjoyed lately.
[Photographs: Erin Jackson]
Pizzeria Luigi has some of the best thin crust, hand-tossed pizza in San Diego. The shop, owned by Italian-born Luigi Agostini, has locations in Golden Hill and North Park, both of which are long-standing neighborhood favorites that grew to icon status after being featured on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives, where Luigi revealed that his famous tomato sauce is made with a generous helping of Parmesan cheese.
I tried two slices: pesto chicken and pepperoni with ricotta, jalapeno peppers, and pineapple ($2.75 each).The chicken pesto (a white pie) was covered with a thick layer of freshly-grated mozzarella topped with tender cubes of chicken, sweet sun-dried tomato, and speckles of fresh pesto. It was a well-balanced slice with a subtle touch of heat and garlic.
Most surprising was the ricotta pepperoni slice (on the right), which had some unusual bedfellows—jalapeno peppers and pineapple. Eating this slice was like sampling three different pizzas at once; some bites were sweet, others were hot, but the very best bites were those with a bit of everything. The seemingly strange combo of salty pepperoni, creamy ricotta, sweet pineapple, and hot jalapeno peppers makes for an exceptionally flavorful and diverse slice. It's killer.
Luigi's hand-tossed crust is thin and much chewier than most, with a golden brown bottom covered in tiny blisters. The extra time you'll spend chewing it is a blessing—the pizza is so good, you'll want to linger over it as long as possible. | {
"pile_set_name": "Pile-CC"
} |
2013 Vauxhall Astra GTC | Review, Price, Interior, Exterior, Engine
2013 Vauxhall Astra GTC | Review, Price, Interior, Exterior, Engine. – Welcome to Neocarsuv.Com, we will provide the latest information about the Vauxhall Astra GTC. 2013 Vauxhall Astra GTC is one brand new car from Vauxhall / Opel that was released in 2013. We will also review about the price, interior, exterior and engine of the 2013 Vauxhall Astra GTC.
As mentioned, the Astra Cabrio will go on sale in Europe later this year and with any luck, assuming Opel escapes its current troubles, the car may reach U.S. showrooms before the end of 2013. Look out for an official world debut at the 2012 Paris Auto Show in September.
There’s a tough task ahead for Australia’s newest car market contender, Opel. It’s a rebirth of sorts, especially for the Astra, which brings a familiar and respected nameplate back into the market, but under a new badge. But anything trying to elbow its way into the overcrowded bloodied scrum that is the Australian passenger car market is going to have to be better than merely good. Especially if it’s going to dish out any pain at all to the established players. Nonetheless, Opel is here, and is lining up a three model 14 variant range for a September 1 launch. Helping its cause is some pretty impressive machinery. Tastiest of all, on the basis of our first forays at the wheel, is the Astra GTC Sport.
That it does, and if you keep chugging about without stretching the engine, it’s a fine performer. Just not the diesel sports hatch we wanted. All Astra BiTurbo variants sport a 6mm drop in ride height, but the handling remains the same: confident, grippy and accurate, albeit a little detached. Still, it’s comfortably £1500 cheaper and more powerful than an equivalent Golf GTD, if such nuances matter. Prices for the GTC BiTurbo start from £23,925. It’s a decent car, the BiTurbo, but whisper it the Golf is a better drive.
Enhancing the appeal of all Astra models still further is the introduction of a raft of options previously unseen in the range. Customers can now order the Driver Assistance Pack, which for £750 includes features like Forward Collision Alert, Lane Departure Warning, Traffic Sign Recognition and Following Distance Indicator.
2013 Vauxhall Astra GTC Interior :
For style and accommodation, the interior is pretty sharp. Our car, in Irish spec for the launch (the Aussie spec machinery hasn’t arrived yet), had the very comfortable, generously shaped $2500 AGR leather sports seats. Tactile surfaces are all good, with an upmarket feel, and the combination of brushed metal and polished dark highlights looks very smart. Switchgear also feels ‘right’, and ergonomically things seem well placed and easily operated. The leather wrapped multi function steering wheel however, while nicely square on (and rake and reach adjustable), could perhaps be a little thicker. The big chromatic sports dials are clear and easily read and there’s a cold metal solid feel to the door handles.
Climb aboard and the cabin is pure Megane. Apart from the long doors and smallerglass area, you could easily be sitting in the five door. That means you get the same attractively designed dash, decent quality materials and low set driving position. It’s packed with standard kit as well. Sat nav, Bluetooth and dual zone climate control all feature, add all this to the Astra and you’ll have to fork out an extra L1,380. There are some frustrations, though. The radio is fiddly 10 use, plus the ugly sat nav housing on top of the dashboard looks like an afterthought. And while the plastics have a classy look, the interior doesn’t feel as solidly put together as either rival’s. And the dials look cheap.
Also available to order from today is the Astra GTC 2.0 CDTiBiTurbo, which will become the most powerful non VXR model in the range, producing 195PS and 400Nm of torque. And while the extra power and torque give it a healthy lift in performance with 0-60mph arriving in just 7.8 seconds and a top speed of 139mph, the BiTurbo still achieves a combined 53.3mpg and C02 emissions of 139g/km. All BiTurbos receive Vauxhall’s Start/Stop system as standard.
Uniquely in this class, the GTC uses a sequential turbocharging system, with the smaller turbo accelerating quickly at lower speeds to eliminate ‘lag’, providing 350Nm of torque from just 1500rpm. In the mid range, both turbochargers work together providing maximum torque of 400Nm between 1750-2500rpm.
Sadly, Vauxhall’s designers haven’t put in as much time or effort on the interior, as the dashboard and major controls have been lifted straight out of the five-door. There’s no real sporty focus to match the exterior. Even so, you get a solidly constructed and smartly styled layout that has the same upmarket feel as the VW. Neat touches on the SRi include the ambient lighting package, which bathes the interior in a moody red glow at night. There’s also a chunky, leather wrapped, three-spoke steering wheel and extremely supportive front sports seats.
2013 Vauxhall Astra GTC Engine :
Under the bonnet of the GTC 1.6T Sport is a super sweet 1.6 litre DOHC petrol turbo and six speed manual transmission. With 137kW and 230Nm, it doesn’t have the sledgehammer power of the 184kW Megane Sport or even the rush of the 155kW Golf GTI, but it’s delightfully nimble, can be belted through the gears and feels every ounce the slick ‘sports hatch’. Dispatching the 0-100km/h dash in a claimed 8.3 seconds, it’s ‘warm’ rather than ‘hot’, but pulls strongly with an eager turn of speed and can be punched out of a corner.
However, the Astra Cabrio will feature a sophisticated front suspension borrowed from the 325 horsepower Insignia OPC, featuring Opel’s HiPerStrut (High Performance Strut) as well as a Watt’s link rear axle just like its Astra GTC sibling. It will also get a range of four cylinder gasoline and diesel engines, but sadly a high performance OPC model is unlikely to be produced. This means that the most powerful model is likely to feature a 180 horsepower turbocharged 1.6 liter engine.
European automakers offer some tempting hot hatches, but the stark reality of gas prices that are even higher across the pond than they are here in the United States dictates that most buyers are opting for diesels. Vauxhall is here to say, however, that it doesn’t have to be one or the other.
Slotting in below its VXR performance range is a new turbodiesel Astra, packing a 2.0 liter twin turbo diesel four with 195 horsepower and a whopping 295 lb-ft of torque. The sequential twin turbo oil burner is the same as Vauxhall offers in the larger Insignia, but in the smaller hatchback, all that twist helps the Astra GTC BiTurbo run from 0 to 62 mph in 7.8 seconds en route to a 139 mph top speed, all the while returning 53.3 miles per gallon on the European combined cycle thanks in part to the standard stop/start system.
Hang on a sec. On paper, this engine boasts some impressive stats. It packs 195bhp, but also 295lb ft of torque from as little as 1,250rpm that’s as many torques as the VXR. It’ll hit a claimed 0-62mph in 7.8 seconds, but also return 57.7mpg and emit just 129g/km of CO2. Vauxhall wants you to think of it as a performance orientated diesel, to which the world is slowly becoming accustomed . It’s also the most powerful diesel Astra ever built a VXR diesel, if you will.
Source: autocarrelease.com. | {
"pile_set_name": "Pile-CC"
} |
3 Stocks You Can Keep Forever
One of the most interesting things about investing in stocks, from my perspective, is that it's viewed as super risky by many people. And while there's certainly risk with stocks, since their prices can move up and down sharply and unexpectedly, history has shown that a diversified stock portfolio actually becomes less likely to lose value -- and more likely to generate positive returns -- over the long term.
And dividend growth stocks -- companies that pay a dividend and plan to boost it regularly over time -- are true "keep forever" stocks. Three of the best are Mastercard Inc. (NYSE: MA), Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ: SBUX), and CareTrust REIT Inc. (NASDAQ: CTRE). While these are three very different businesses, they all share the common thread of past dividend growth and strong prospects to continue increasing their payouts for many years to come.
Continue Reading Below
A major player in the changing way consumers pay
If you spend five minutes in almost any retail outlet in any developed nation, you'll almost certainly see someone paying for an item with a card. It's simply how we pay for most things these days. But on a global basis, some 80% of transactions are still done in cash. That's steadily changing, though, and Mastercard is right in the middle of it.
Not only does Mastercard operate one of the biggest secure payment networks on earth, connecting financial institutions, merchants, and consumers, but it is also a key technology provider, a role that will only continue to expand. One of the biggest drivers of the cashless economy that will dominate the future is mobile computing. Smartphones are making it easier and safer for millions of consumers in developing economies to buy -- and sell -- goods and services, and Mastercard is taking steps to be a big player in this area, as the recent acquisition of a longtime partner company Oltio demonstrates.
Looking ahead, Mastercard is likely to generate double-digit earnings growth for many years to come. Its stock may only yield a 0.51% dividend at recent prices, but the payout has increased fourfoldin the past five years.
Fast-forward another 20 years down the road, and the dividend is likely to be substantially higher than today's payout. That alone should make Mastercard worth keeping.
Advertisement
Starbucks' second growth phase could be bigger than the first
Starbucks investors haven't had the best experience over the past several years. While the S&P 500 has generated total returns of more than 46% since late 2015, investors in the king of caffeine have watched the share price struggle. Since October 2015, Starbucks' stock price is down almost 8%.
More recently, the share price was 9% below the all-time high in mid-2017.
So what gives? In short, investors have become fearful that the company's growth story is coming to an end, as the changing retail landscape in its biggest market -- North America -- has put pressure on same-store sales growth for more than a year. And while management is taking steps to improve comps, the biggest reason to buy and hold Starbucks going forward isn't its dominance at home but rather where its future looks to be: China.
In mid-2017, the company made a bold move, spending about $1 billion to acquire full ownership and assume operations of all its stores in mainland China. At the end of 2017, it operated over 3,000 locations in the country, a bare fraction of the number in North America. But that's going to change -- and quickly. On the earnings call, CEO Kevin Johnson said, "I have no doubt that, one day, Starbucks will have more stores in China than we have in the U.S...." as well as pointing out that the company opened a most-ever 188 new stores in the quarter.
It's already starting to pay off on the bottom line, too. The China/Asia Pacific region increased non-GAAP operating income almost 20% in its most recent quarter, "representing the majority of Starbucks' operating income growth in the quarter," according to CFO Scott Maw.
Right now, the market is focused on a challenging U.S. retail environment, and that's created a nice opportunity for investors to buy Starbucks at a reasonable valuation, while also capturing a 1.9% dividend yield and likely years of dividend growth from this "hold forever" gem.
Small company, big trend
CareTrust REIT's business is investing in and owning skilled nursing, assisted living, and independent living facilities. And with some 3 million baby boomers turning 65 each year, America's senior population is set to double from 2015 to 2029. Furthermore, most of those boomers will live well into their 80s, creating the largest 80-plus population in history. This is going to require a substantial increase in the number of facilities to care for and support this aging population, and CareTrust is positioned to profit.
At last count, the company owned 194 properties in 25 states, making it relatively small compared to the biggest public companies in the space. Its small size, however, has been an advantage. CareTrust has more than doubled its property count and rents since going public in 2013 mainly via smaller acquisitions the big boys overlook. Funds from operations per share are up almost 300% since IPO, helping fund big increases in the dividend. After a recent 11% increase (that pushed the yield to nearly 6% at recent prices) CareTrust's regular dividend is up 64% from the initial payout in 2014.
A couple of decades into the future, CareTrust's property count, cash flows -- and dividends -- are likely to be substantially larger. It may be very unlike the other two companies discussed above, but it certainly belongs in the conversation about stocks to buy and hold forever.
10 stocks we like better than MastercardWhen investing geniuses David and Tom Gardner have a stock tip, it can pay to listen. After all, the newsletter they have run for over a decade, Motley Fool Stock Advisor, has tripled the market.*
David and Tom just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy right now… and Mastercard wasn't one of them! That's right -- they think these 10 stocks are even better buys. | {
"pile_set_name": "Pile-CC"
} |
Meta
Mysterious Numbers
Take any 3 digit number whose digits are not all the same. Numbers like 027, 889, and 534 are all valid examples. Now let us just start with 027. We are going to play a game. First rewrite 027 by ordering the numbers in descending order, 720. Then subtract from it the number made by ordering them in ascending order, 027. We get 720-027 = 693. We will continue this until we get a repeating number.
027 →693→594→495→495
Okay, so we got 495. Let’s try again with 889
889→099→891→792→693→594→495→495
Again! 495 shows up. So let us try with 534
534→198→792→693→594→495→495
And yet again our game terminates with 495. Believe it or not, this happens with every 3-digit number whose digits are not the same. Since there are only 990 possible starting points, we can actually prove this by exhaustion. But we definitely shouldn’t do it by hand, unless boredom should overtake us. But 495 isn’t the only mysterious fixed number. 6174 also fits this bill. And it is also provable by computer in a short amount of time. Numbers are a fascinating part of mathematics and have many interesting properties. They are surprising us everyday! Please check out http://oeis.org/A099009 for more of these numbers and an explanation of why. | {
"pile_set_name": "Pile-CC"
} |
Jobs in Other Location
Medico Marketing Jobs in Delhi/NCR
Would be responsible for covering Entire North India other than Rajasthan & UP.
Would be handling a team of around 30-35 people.
Should have experience of either Cardiac or Diabetic product.
Should be working in Good MNC
Division-Cardiac
L...
Responsibilities:
Meeting Doctors as per schedule to promote the products to generate the prescriptions.
Meeting with Stockiest make the products availability.
Booking ROBs and give to the Stockiest and follow up ROBs
Doing chemist survey for be...
1. Incumbent will be responsible for identifying potential customer base and convince them to subscribe to the concept of stem cells banking.
2 Incumbent will be responsible for ensuring smooth, seamless,on boarding of new customers.
3. Incumbent ... | {
"pile_set_name": "Pile-CC"
} |
Vandalia Hotel restaurant reopens
The Vandalia Hotel’s restaurant at 112 W. State St. in Vandalia recently reopened to the public.
The Vandalia Hotel Restaurant has reopened its doors to the public under a joint venture between sisters Virginia Howdeshell and Barbara Hawkinson.
“Hopefully we can come to a point where it’s good food, good service, and a good price for the customer,” Howdeshell said. “I have very good workers now.”
She said the restaurant has always been open, just not always open to everyone. As of late the restaurant had only been serving area clubs and organizations.
Howdeshell, who will be acting as head chef until she finds an ample replacement, said the restaurant will be open Thursday-Sunday from 6 a.m.-2 p.m. with daily plate specials. On Fridays from 5 p.m.-8 p.m., Howdeshell will host a whole catfish buffet. During normal business hours on Sunday, a “Sunday Buffet” will be available.
“I do mostly oven and top of the stove cooking,” Howdeshell said, adding that the food will all be home-style eats.
Howdeshell renovated the hotel in 1997 and opened the restaurant in 1998. She said the hotel is the oldest restored hotel still operating in Audrain County. The hotel consists of three apartments and eight rooms.
Weekly Poll
Do you think the Iran Nuke Deal was a good deal for the U.S. government? | {
"pile_set_name": "Pile-CC"
} |
Intelligentia Est Dominatur
NEXT GENERATION ANALYTICS
If you are like most health entities today, you have become fairly effective at analyzing your structured data in a closed environment. But over 85% of the data you collect related to patients, providers and payers is decentralized and unstructured…and it is this data that holds the key to better decision-making. Achieving optimal patient outcomes and cost containment & avoidance is increasingly dependent on analyzing the aggregated data that is located in disparate systems including unstructured data such as provider notes, test images, video, voice and sensor data. | {
"pile_set_name": "Pile-CC"
} |
Pages
22 Aug 2012
Citizenship to Hindus Migrated From Pakistan
The grant of Indian citizenship is a multi-level and multi-agency activity. As per rule 11 and 12 of the Citizenship Rules, 2009, an application for grant of Indian citizenship is to be submitted by the applicant to the Collector/DM/DC within whose jurisdiction the applicant is ordinarily a resident. The Collector/DM/DC after satisfying himself regarding eligibility of the applicant to become a citizen of India, forwards the application to the State Government/UT administration concerned. The State Government/UT administration in turn forwards the application, along with its recommendation, to the Ministry of Home Affairs. Thereafter, the application is processed further as per the provisions of the Citizenship Act, 1955 and the rules made there under. Since initial application is submitted to the Collector/DM concerned and a number of agencies are involved in the processing of applications for grant of citizenship, no case/religion based centralized data of such applications is maintained. All cases received in the Ministry of Home Affairs are processed as expeditiously as possible. 1290 applications of Pakistani nationals were received from various State Governments/UTs for grant of Indian citizenship by registration and naturalization during last three years i.e. 2009-2011. Indian citizenship was granted to 764 Pakistan nationals during this period. The MEA and State Governments concerned are consulted from time to time. This was stated by Shri Mullappally Ramachandran, Minister of State of Home Affairs in written reply to a question by Sh.Bharatsinh Prabhatsinh Parmar and Sh.Parshottam Khodabhai Rupala in the Rajya Sabha today | {
"pile_set_name": "Pile-CC"
} |
Eat to beat type 2 diabetes
November 4, 2014
If you have prediabetes, or have been diagnosed with type-2 diabetes, managing what you eat can change your life today and in the future. A healthy diet, including fruits, non-starchy vegetables, whole grains, beans and lean meats, can have a big impact on keeping your blood sugar at a healthy range.
Managing your weight does help to curb (pre)diabetes, but dramatic weight loss is not necessary. Losing 7 percent of your body weight will make a difference in your blood sugar levels. The recommended physical activity is 150 minutes per week – that’s less than 22 minutes each day.
1. Choose whole grains and whole grain products.
There is convincing evidence that diets rich in whole grains protect against diabetes, whereas diets rich in refined carbohydrates lead to increased risk. Whole grains don’t contain a magical nutrient that fights diabetes and improves health; it’s the entire package — elements intact and working together — that’s important. The bran and fiber in whole grains make it more difficult for digestive enzymes to break down the starches into glucose. This leads to lower, slower increases in blood sugar and insulin, and a lower glycemic load. As a result, they put less stress on the body’s insulin-making machinery, and so may help prevent type-2 diabetes.
In contrast, white bread, white rice, mashed potatoes, donuts, bagels, and many breakfast cereals have what’s called a high glycemic index and glycemic load. That means they cause sustained spikes in blood sugar and insulin levels, which in turn may lead to increased diabetes risk.
2. Choose fish 2 or 3 times per week.
Fish is a good source of protein, unsaturated fatty acids and, more specifically, omega 3 fatty acids. Studies have shown that omega 3 fatty acids help lower your risk of stroke and heart disease. It also helps keep your glucose levels within good range. Choose baked or grilled over fried fish that contains unhealthy oils.
3. Limit red meat and avoid processed meat.
The evidence is growing stronger that eating red meat (beef, pork, lamb) and processed red meat (bacon, hot dogs, deli meats) increases the risk of diabetes, even among people who consume only small amounts. The latest support comes from a “meta analysis,” or statistical summary, that combined findings from the long-running Nurses’ Health Study I and II and the Health Professionals Follow-Up Study with those of six other long-term studies. The researchers looked at data from roughly 440,000 people, about 28,000 of whom developed diabetes during the course of the study. They found that eating just one daily 3-ounce serving of red meat — say, a steak that’s about the size of a deck of cards — increased the risk of type-2 diabetes by 20 percent. Eating even smaller amounts of processed red meat each day — just two slices of bacon, one hot dog, or the like — increased diabetes risk by 51 percent.
4. Skip the sugary drinks, and choose water instead.
Like refined grains, sugary beverages have a high glycemic load, and drinking more of this sugary stuff is associated with increased risk of diabetes.
Several studies show that children and adults who drink soda or other sugar-sweetened beverages are more likely to gain weight than those who don’t, and that switching from these to water or unsweetened beverages can reduce weight. There is mounting evidence that sugary drinks contribute to chronic inflammation, high triglycerides, decreased “good” (HDL) cholesterol, and increased insulin resistance, all of which are risk factors for diabetes.
5. Choose good fats instead of bad fats.
The types of fats in your diet can also affect the development of diabetes. Good fats, such as the polyunsaturated fats found in liquid vegetable oils, nuts, and seeds can help ward off type-2 diabetes. Trans fats do just the opposite. These bad fats are found in margarine, packaged baked goods, fried foods in most fast-food restaurants, and any product that lists “partially hydrogenated vegetable oil” on the label.
The good news from this study: Swapping out red meat or processed red meat for a healthier protein source, such as nuts, low-fat dairy, poultry, or fish, or for whole grains lowered diabetes risk by up to 35 percent. Not surprisingly, the greatest reductions in risk came from ditching processed red meat.
The dangers of diabetes
More than 24 million Americans have diabetes, and about 6 million people don’t even know they have the disease. If the growth of type-2 diabetes continues at its present rate, the number of people diagnosed with diabetes in the United States will grow to 48 million in 2050.
The consequences are serious. Diabetes is the leading cause of blindness and kidney failure among adults. Diabetes significantly increases the risk of heart disease. And it’s the seventh leading cause of death in the U.S., directly causing almost 70,000 deaths each year and contributing to thousands more.
The Good News
Type-2 diabetes is mostly preventable. About 9 cases in 10 could be avoided by taking several lifestyle-oriented steps: keeping weight under control, exercising more, eating a healthy diet, and not smoking. In fact, losing just 7 to 10 percent of your current weight can cut your chances of developing type-2 diabetes in half. | {
"pile_set_name": "Pile-CC"
} |
What have I told you many times?
FAN IS SHORT FOR FANATIC
There are a couple of things I hope.
1- The Gun wasn’t loaded.
2- This guy doesn’t have kids.
3- This isn’t normal Lions fan behavior.
I More... | {
"pile_set_name": "Pile-CC"
} |
Five things for pharma marketers to know: Wednesday, June 22, 2016
1. Women are increasingly getting birth control through new mobile apps and websites. Six digital ventures provide prescriptions after women answer questions about their health online. (NYT)
2. Bristol-Myers Squibb promoted Murdo Gordon to EVP, chief commercial officer, a newly created role. He will now be responsible for a new worldwide commercialization team. Gordon was previously the co-lead for the company's commercial organization as head of worldwide markets.
3. At least 10 states are weighing whether to force drugmakers to explain and justify new price increases. The proposed legislation would identify drugs whose prices have risen sharply and require manufactures to provide data justifying the new price. (LAT)
4. New research published in the Annals of Internal Medicine found that Takeda's diabetes drug Actos may halt the progression of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, a chronic liver disease. (ScienceDaily)
5. ICYMI: A vaccine for the Zika virus is ready to begin human trials. Inovio Pharmaceuticals and GeneOne Life Sciences said they received approval from U.S. regulators to start testing their vaccine, GLS-5700, in 40 healthy participants. (WaPo) | {
"pile_set_name": "Pile-CC"
} |
Frank's Best Stuffing
Want more from Genius Kitchen?
“This is the only stuffing I have ever liked...(I also love it). I have not yet figured out how to make without being in the cavity of a turkey. I'm posting it "as is" in hopes others will provide their variations without the help of the turkey cavity....”
Made this recipe? Have a way to make it better? Share it with the world! | {
"pile_set_name": "Pile-CC"
} |
Martin Whitmarsh took over from Ron Dennis as McLaren [Images] team principal on Sunday with the immediate task of helping Lewis Hamilton [Images] become the first British driver to retain the Formula One title.
"I've been trying for 20 years to win races and championships, but I have to say I feel an extra zing this time," he told reporters.
"I want my first win as team principal and my first world championship more than I realised. And I certainly don't want to be the man who fails to deliver the championship for Lewis Hamilton."
Dennis announced at the launch of the new McLaren MP4-24 car in January that he would stand down as principal on March 1 after 28 years in the role.
The 61-year-old Briton will continue as McLaren's executive chairman, among other responsibilities, and has said he has no thought of retirement.
Former team chief executive Whitmarsh has been at McLaren since 1989, when they had Brazilian Ayrton Senna and Frenchman Alain Prost as their formidable line-up.
Since his arrival at the Woking factory, the Mercedes-powered team have won four constructors' championships and six drivers' titles including Hamilton's first last year.
"Ron and I have common views, but I am not an identikit of him," he said. "On the fundamental issues of how to go motor racing we are very similar in how we approach things."
Whitmarsh said Hamilton, who beat Ferrari's [Images] Felipe Massa [Images] to the title by a single point in the Brazilian season-ender in November, had been "battle-hardened like no other driver.
"He just wants to prove he can become a multiple world champion, but there is no longer the pressure there was on him until he won the title at the last race of last season," he added.
"If you sit with him now, you do sense someone who has the confidence of being world champion." | {
"pile_set_name": "Pile-CC"
} |
Buying
from us online is easy and secure. Just click the "How to
order" link on the left. This link takes you to our ordering page where
clicking the order button adds the item to your shopping basket. Putting
something in your shopping basket does not commit you to buying it. After you
put something in your shopping basket, you can choose to place the order
immediately or return to our page.
When you are finished and want to place the order, you can get back to your
shopping basket by clicking View Shopping Cart button. When you submit your
order, it will be confirmed via e-mail and will include your order number. You
can feel confident that your credit card information is protected by our secure server.
Or for
those of you who feel more comfortable with the old fashioned way the following
methods are available:
Order by Mail:
You may print out your order form and send payment in U.S. Dollars to:
Shopping at thedirtskirt.com is safe and guaranteed. Our secure server software
encrypts all of your personal information including credit card number, name,
and address, so that it cannot be read as the information travels over the
Internet. The encryption process takes the characters you enter and converts
them into bits of code that are securely transmitted over the Internet.
Your PrivacyOur mailing list
is proprietary. We will not sell your name, address, phone number and/or credit
card information to any third party for any purposes. For more information,
please see our Privacy Policy
Sales TaxSales tax is
collected only on orders sent within the state of
Texas.
Shipping Information
We normally
ship using UPS. We charge no extra shipping or handling fees. You pay only what
UPS charges us. | {
"pile_set_name": "Pile-CC"
} |
Different contraceptive methods
With contraceptive methods, there is no one right solution. Each person is unique and it's important to choose a contraceptive method that best suits you. There is a range of options available from pills to condoms, to IUDs.
Hormonal contraception
Hormonal contraception methods work by using hormones to prevent fertilisation. They do this by either stopping the ovaries producing an egg or by creating a mucus barrier around the cervix to prevent sperm passing through. This includes the combined pill, mini pill, contraceptive implant, contraceptive injection, the patch, the ring, IUS and IUD.
Combined Pill
What is it? The combined pill uses female hormones oestrogen and progestogen to prevent ovulation. It's taken daily (21 days of the month) to prevent the ovaries releasing an egg.
Effectiveness: Over 99% effective when used correctly.
Availability: You can order online at HealthExpress by completed a free online consultation, or visit your local clinic or doctor.
Pros: It's a highly effective contraceptive method. It doesn't interrupt sex and can help make periods lighter, more regular and less painful. It may improve skin conditions such as acne and can reduce your risk of cancer of the ovaries, womb and colon.
Cons: It can cause side effects such as headaches, nausea, mood swings, slight weight gain, breakthrough bleeding and spotting. It can also increase your risk of blood clots (thrombosis) and breast cancer. As a result, it may not be suitable for those over 35, smokers and those with other risk factors such as high blood pressure.
Contraceptive Implant
What is it? The implant is a flexible 40mm rod that is inserted just underneath the skin in your arm. It releases progestogen that thickens the mucus around the cervix to prevent sperm being able to pass through. It can also prevent an egg from being released.
Pros: The implant lasts for three years. It doesn't interrupt sex or require taking something on a daily basis. It is a great alternative for those who cannot take oestrogen based contraceptives and is suitable for women who are breastfeeding.
Cons: It can significantly disrupt your menstrual cycle, with an estimated 50% of women experiencing infrequent or prolonged periods. It can also have side-effects such as headaches, nausea, acne and mood swings.
Contraceptive Injection
What is it? The contraceptive injection releases progestogen, which thickens the mucus around the cervix to block sperm. It can in some cases also prevent ovulation.
Availability: Most doctors and clinics can administer contraceptive injections.
Pros: The injection lasts 12-13 weeks, and avoids having to take something daily. It doesn't disrupt sex and is an alternative for those who don't respond to oestrogen based contraceptives. It can also help reduce heavy and painful periods.
Cons: The injection significantly disrupts periods for the first year – they may become irregular, prolonged or stop altogether. It can also take time for fertility to return after stopping as progestogen can take up to 12 weeks to leave your body.
Contraceptive Patch
What is it? The patch works in the same way as the combined pill, releasing oestrogen and progestogen to prevent ovulation. Patches are 5 cm squared and applied similarly to nicotine patches. Each patch lasts for 1 week, with a break taken every fourth week.
Effectiveness: Over 99% effective when used correctly.
Availability: You can order online at Health Express by completed a free online consultation, or visit your local clinic or doctor.
Pros: The key benefit, over the combined pill, is that you don't have to think about it daily. Patches only need to be changed weekly. Also, because it's absorbed and not ingested to the stomach, bouts of vomiting or diarrhoea will not affect it.
Cons: A drawback of the patch, compared to the combined pill, is its visibility and the risk that it could cause skin irritation or itchiness.
IUS (intrauterine system)
What is it? An IUS (intrauterine system) is a small plastic device that is inserted into your womb and releases progestogen. Similar to other progestogen-based contraceptives, it works by thickening the mucus around the cervix to prevent sperm passing through. It can also make your womb less likely to accept a fertilised egg or stop you releasing eggs.
Availability: An IUS needs to be implanted by a trained doctor or clinic.
Pros: It lasts for 3-5 years, without interrupting sex. Fertility usually returns to normal once it's removed. It can be a good contraceptive choice for someone who suffers from heavy periods, as it often makes them shorter and lighter. Periods may halt altogether after one year.
Cons: Irregular bleeding and spotting are common for the first few months. Some side effects such as headaches, acne and breast tenderness can also be experienced.
Mini Pill (Progestogen Only Pill)
What is it? The mini pill or POP (Progestogen Only Pill) contains progestogen but no oestrogen. It needs to be taken at the same time each day and works by thickening the mucus at the cervix entrance to prevent sperm passing through.
Effectiveness: More than 99% effective if used correctly.
Availability: You can order online at HealthExpress by completed a free online consultation, or visit your local clinic or doctor.
Pros: The mini pill is a great alternative for women who suffer side effects from oestrogen-based hormone methods. It's also suitable for women over 35 and smokers.
Cons: The mini pill must be taken at the same time each day, to be effective. You may also have irregular periods or spotting while taking the mini pill. Some rare side effects can be experienced, such as headaches, acne, breast tenderness, nausea and cysts.
Vaginal Ring
What is it? The contraceptive vaginal ring is a 5cm wide, soft plastic ring that is inserted into the vagina for 21 days. It releases oestrogen and progestogen similar to the combined pill, which prevents ovulation. After 21 days the ring can be discarded and a new one inserted seven days later.
Effectiveness: More than 99% effective if used correctly.
Availability: You can order online at HealthExpress by completed a free online consultation, or visit your local clinic or doctor.
Pros: The vaginal ring offers all the benefits of the combined pill, without having to remember to take a tablet daily. Because it's not ingested, but absorbed into your system, it will still be effective with vomiting or diarrhoea. It can also help with the symptoms of PMS and help make periods lighter and less painful.
Cons: It may not be suitable if you feel uncomfortable inserting something into your vagina. It can cause spotting and bleeding in the first few months of use. You may also experience some temporary side-effects such as headaches, nausea, tender breasts, mood swings and increased vaginal discharge.
Method
Dosing frequency
Contraceptive ring
(ethinyl estradiol and etonogestrel vaginal ring
Monthly*
Pill
Daily
Patch
Weekly
Injection
Every 3 months
Diaphragm
Only when you have sex
Condom
Only when you have sex
Copper Intrauterine Device (IUD)
Every 10 years
Progestogen-only Intrauterine Device
Every 3 or 5 years
Non-hormonal (barrier) contraception
The barrier contraception method is a non-hormonal contraceptive method. As the name suggests, it involves creating a barrier between the sperm and the egg so fertilisation cannot occur. Examples are the most commonly used male condoms, it also includes female condoms.
Diaphragms and Cervical Caps
What is it? Diaphragms and cervical caps are inserted into the vagina before sex. They work by covering the cervix and blocking sperm from reaching the uterus. They must be filled with spermicide before use.
Availability: You must be measured and fitted by a trained Doctor or Nurse.
Pros: They're only required when you want to have sex, and you can fit them at a convenient time before you plan to have sex. There are no serious side effects associated with their use.
Cons: They are less effective than other contraceptive methods. You must be measured and fitted by a trained nurse or doctor and it can take time to learn how to use them correctly. They must be used in conjunction with spermicide, which some people can be sensitive to.
Female Condom
What is it? Female condoms are thin tubes, made from a soft plastic called polyurethane. They are worn inside the vagina to create a barrier between the sperm and egg.
Effectiveness: 95% effective when used correctly.
Availability: Female condoms are available to purchase without a prescription.
Pros: Female condoms are a reliable method of contraception and they can also help prevent certain sexually transmitted infections (STIs). They can be inserted up to eight hours before sex and there are no significant side effects to using them. They are available without prescription in pharmacies and similar locations, however they are not as frequently used as male condoms that are available in the UK widely.
Cons: They can interrupt sex and some women find they reduce their sensitivity a little. While they are reliable, there is a risk that they can break during intercourse.
Male Condom
What is it? Male condoms are made of latex. They are thin covers that are worn on the penis to prevent sperm being released into the vagina. How effective are they? They are 98% effective when correctly used.
Availability: Male condoms are widely available to purchase without a prescription.
Pros: They are very easy to purchase and you only need to use them when you're having sex. They are a reliable contraceptive method and they protect both you and your partner from a large number of STIs. There are no significant medical side effects associated with their use. There are also many types including flavours, sizes and effects that can help intensify the experience.
Cons: Male condoms can interrupt sex and some people complain of reduced sensitivity when wearing them. Even though they are effective, condoms can break during intercourse. Some people can also have allergies to the latex and spermicide. However, if you are ever unsure about your sexual partner(s), condoms should be worn to minimise risks.
Other contraceptive methods
Aside from the hormonal and barrier contraceptive methods, there are other longer-term solutions available. This includes IUD, sterilisation and family planning.
IUD (intrauterine device)
What is it? An IUD (intrauterine device) or coil is a long-acting contraceptive method. A small copper device or coil is placed into your womb. It releases copper that prevents sperm surviving in the fallopian tubes or womb and prevents fertilised eggs implanting in the womb.
Availability: An IUD needs to be inserted by a trained doctor or clinic.
Pros: An IUD works straight away and it doesn't interrupt sex. It can last for up to ten years, but it can be removed if required. Once removed, fertility should return to normal quickly.
Cons: The main drawback is that periods may become heavier, more prolonged and more painful. An IUD also needs to be fitted by a trained doctor.
Female Sterilisation
What is it? Female sterilisation involves surgery under anaesthetic, where a surgeon blocks or seals the fallopian tubes so that eggs cannot travel from the ovary to the womb. Eggs will be produced as normal, but will instead be absorbed by the body. A Gynaecologist at your local hospital will usually perform the surgery.
Availability: Your GP will need to refer you to a specialist for treatment. A Gynaecologist at your local hospital will usually perform the surgery.
Pros: It's a more permanent contraceptive method and long-term side effects are rare. It will not impact on your sex drive, spontaneity or hormone levels.
Cons: It's very difficult to reverse at a later date, so it's only suitable for women who don't want children in future. Because it requires surgery and anaesthetic, it carries with it the risks of surgical complications such as infection, internal bleeding and damage to other organs.
Male Sterilisation (Vasectomy)
What is it? Male sterilisation (vasectomy) is a minor operation that can be carried out under local or general anaesthetic. During surgery, the tubes that carry sperm to the testicles are blocked, sealed or cut. It prevents sperm reaching the seminal fluid, so there will be no sperm within the semen ejaculated.
Effectiveness: Over 99% effective.
Availability: A vasectomy can be carried out as a day-patient procedure at local hospitals or by certain GP surgeries and health clinics.
Pros: A vasectomy is a highly effective form of contraception that is a simpler and safer alternative to female sterilisation. It will not impact on a man's sex drive, spontaneity or hormone levels and long-term side effects are rare. It can usually be carried out as a day-patient procedure.
Cons: It's only suitable for men who don't want children in future as vasectomies are difficult to reverse. As with any surgical procedure it carries some risk of complications. These risks include haematomas, sperm granulomas and long-term testicle pain.
Family Planning
What is it? Family planning involves tracking changes in your body to identify when you are fertile and when you can have sex without contraceptives during the month with a lower risk of pregnancy.
Effectiveness: While it can be up to 99% effective when used correctly, it's open to error and its actual effectiveness is estimated to be more in the region of 75% effective.
Pros: There are no side effects to this form of contraception, and it's a method that is widely accepted by different cultures and faiths. It avoids the use of physical products or chemicals.
Cons: It requires abstinence from sexual intercourse for up to 16 days each month. It also requires the daily monitoring and recording of fertility markers. It can be less effective than other methods unless it's accurately tracked. Other factors can upset your cycle and may cause you to misread your fertility signs. These factors include jet lag from travel, stress, illnesses and hormone treatments.
Contraception for mature women
As you become older, certain contraceptives are not advisable. The good news is the mini pill is effective for up until the 50s, and this can include the benefits of easing PMS too. Barrier methods such as condoms are suitable for any women at any age. Sterilisation is a surgical procedure that is often irreversible, so you will need to be 100% sure before opting for this option.
Emergency Contraception
While not recommended as a method of contraception in its own right, emergency contraception is available should your standard method fail for any reason. The most commonly used morning-after-pill (also known as One Step) can work up to 72 hours after having unprotected sex, whilst its variant can work up to 120 hours after to prevent pregnancy.
It is essential to use this contraception type as soon as possible to increase its chance of effectiveness.
You can order a morning after pill online at HealthExpress by completed a free online consultation, or visit your local clinic or doctor.
Effectiveness of contraceptive methods
All of the methods summarised above are effective, but no method is completely reliable. The reliability of each method is expressed as a % - the number of women out of a 100 that will not become pregnant within one year if using that contraceptive method.
If no contraception is used, it is estimated that 85 in 100 women would become pregnant within one year. Therefore, using no contraception is 15% effective.5
Some methods are classed as over 99% effective and result in as little as 1 in 1,000 women falling pregnant within one year. These methods include:
Contraception injection
Contraceptive implant
IUDs and IUSs
Male & Female sterilisationli
Other methods also offer over 99% effectiveness, but their success is dependent on using them correctly. These include:
Combined Pill
Mini Pill
Contraceptive Patch
Vaginal Ring
Finally, barrier methods are all successful methods of contraception but have lower effectiveness ratings, ranging from 92% for a cap or diaphragm to 98% for male condoms. Again, these are user dependent contraceptives, where the effectiveness depends on correct use.
What methods suits you best?
There is a lot to consider when choosing the best contraceptive method for you. You should think about how each one would suit your lifestyle and level of sexual activity, their effectiveness, whether they offer STI protection and any health risks you have that could increase your chance of side-effects.
You can complete a free consultation online to be reviewed by one of our partner doctors. Our Customer Service are on hand to answer any queries or you can order over the phone. Contact us directly Monday to Friday 8am-5:30pm through email, Live Chat or telephone. | {
"pile_set_name": "Pile-CC"
} |
Not to burst the ego of the automotive stylists who worked on them, but the new commercial vans that are about to flood the market are ugly.
Beautifully, hideously ugly.
The vans from Nissan North America, Ford Motor Co. and Chrysler Group are to automotive design what a young Mike Tyson was to opposing boxers: unorthodox and confusing, but devastatingly effective.
These are purpose-built machines for which function definitely overshadows form. Their sidewalls are nearly vertical, which is not the best attribute for driving dynamics but is great for sign placement and interior space. Their engines are powerful enough to haul almost any load, but not so overpowered as to gulp fuel unnecessarily. Their rear doors swing open wide enough and are tall enough to allow efficient loading and unloading, despite the increased drag such a design naturally entails.
It is remarkable that this segment -- a virtually ignored backwater for so many automakers for more than a decade -- should see so much new product in just 18 months. A great degree of credit should go to Mercedes-Benz, whose Sprinter seemed to rouse competitors into thinking that it might be time to devote some attention to the stale van designs they had to offer.
Commercial vans like these are an integral part of any nation's economy, efficiently delivering goods and services from suppliers and customers in an economical package. Though the segment represents only about 2 percent of overall auto sales annually, commercial vans make an outsized impact on the economic well-being of their owners.
And yes, the Nissan NV200, Ford Transit and Ram ProMaster have noses that not even a mother could love. But that's OK, because the only things commercial customers care about when buying vans like these are: Is it going to work, and is it going to help me make money? | {
"pile_set_name": "Pile-CC"
} |
Anger & Love!! - A really good one
This one is a lovely mail ….. A good one too……..I am sure you will like it.
A saint asked his disciples, 'Why do we shout in anger? Why do people shout at each other when they are upset?'
Disciples thought for a while, one of them said, 'Because we lose our calm, we shout for that.'
'But, why to shout when the other person is just next to you?' asked the saint. 'Isn't it possible to speak to him or her with a soft voice? Why do you shout at a person when you're angry?'
Disciples gave some other answers but none satisfied the saint.
Finally he explained, 'When two people are angry at each other, their hearts distance a lot. To cover that distance they must shout to be able to hear each other. The angrier they are, the stronger they will have to shout to hear each other through that great distance.'
Then the saint asked, 'What happens when two people fall in love?
They don't shout at each other but talk softly, why? Because their hearts are very close. The distance between them is very small...'
The saint continued, 'When they love each other even more, what happens? They do not speak, only whisper and they get even closer to each other in their love. Finally they even need not whisper, they only look at each other and that's all.
That is how close two people are when they love each other.'
MORAL: When you argue do not let your hearts get distant, do not say words that distance each other more, else there will come a day when the distance is so great that you will not find the path to return. | {
"pile_set_name": "Pile-CC"
} |
Sports Writer Testifies Stroke Led to Firing
LOS ANGELES (CN) – Former Los Angeles Times sports columnist T.J. Simers took the stand Monday in his $18 million trial to describe the collapse he believes marked the end of his time at the newspaper. Simers, 65, sued the Times two years ago claiming the paper had fired him after he suffered a mini-stroke and because he had taken medical leave and the paper wanted to replace him with younger writer. In testimony that began before noon in Superior Court Judge William MacLaughlin’s courtroom, the writer described in detail his March 2013 collapse in his hotel room in Phoenix, Arizona, where he was covering spring training for the Angels and Dodgers baseball teams. Simers said he felt a “tad unsteady” as he walked over to a dugout for an interview with Angels manager Mike Scioscia. When he sat down to conduct the interview he realized he was not his usual self, he said. “The words coming out of my mouth were not the words floating around in my head,” Simers told the 12-member jury. He said that Scioscia asked him how he was feeling. Simers said he told the manager he was feeling okay but noted that those present in the dugout gave him concerned looks because his questions were “almost gibberish.” After he returned his hotel, Simers described how he got up out of bed sometime after 2 a.m. to go to the bathroom and collapsed, hitting the bed and landing on the floor. After he pulled himself up, he shimmied his way to the bathroom using the wall and sat down on the toilet, only to collapse again on the bathroom floor. “The first thought that came into my head was stroke,” Simers said, noting that he was too embarrassed to call hotel staff because he was naked. Instead, he went back to bed with the room spinning in front of him, he testified. Simers said that the next day Dodgers’ medical staff sent him to the hospital where doctors told him he suffered a mini-stroke. The writer said that during his stay he worked on his column in his hospital gown at the end of his bed and received a visit from the Los Angeles Dodgers’ Tommy Lasorda and Ned Colleti. Simers said that he suffered issues with his speech and had difficulty walking, describing how he dragged his left leg along the floor. He told jurors that he had “dark thoughts” recalling his father’s suicide after being diagnosed with a brain tumor and his mother’s death. Simers described himself as a “tough guy” who was used to going “toe-to-toe” with athletes and said that the stroke left him feeling vulnerable. During the trial, attorneys for the Times have tried to establish that there had been issues with Simers’ writing and conduct months before he collapsed in his hotel room, and that he was never fired but left the paper to join the Orange County Register. Simers sued the Times and its corporate parent Tribune in October 2013. Times editors Marc Duvoisin and Davan Maharaj were also named though they have since been dismissed from the lawsuit, according to LA Observed. After working for the Times for more than two decades, Simers says he was fired in September 2013 after he developed a medical condition called complex migraine syndrome that caused him to suffer the mini-stroke. Jurors have heard that Times management cut Simers’ columns at the newspaper. The focus of the defense has been on a video that emerged of Simers shooting hoops with former LA Lakers basketball player Dwight Howard, and an article claiming that a TV show about Simers’ life was in the works. The Times viewed both the video and article as potential conflicts of interest, the jury has heard. His daughter Tracy Simers told the court before her father took the stand that they had speculated on what was behind the alleged attempt to oust her father. She said they believed that Times was unhappy with Simers’ criticism of then-Dodgers’ owner Frank McCourt and Angels’ owner Arte Moreno. Simers says in his lawsuit that he was warned not to criticize McCourt because of McCourt’s association with Eddy Hartenstein, the Times’ publisher at the time. He also noted that the Angels had purchased ad space on the Times’ website. Tracy Simers said that the loss of the columns hit her father hard, describing how he appeared to lose his sense of humor, had trouble sleeping and began to eat more. “To see it unexpectedly taken from him was devastating,” Tracy Simers said. The writer will continue his testimony Monday afternoon. A witness list filed on Aug. 21 and obtained by Courthouse News stated that former boxer Oscar De La Hoya, Hartenstein, and UCLA football coach Jim Mora are among those who were to take the stand during the six-week jury trial. De La Hoya has since been withdrawn as a witness. Current LA Times staffers and editors will also take the stand. | {
"pile_set_name": "Pile-CC"
} |
Never mind that I prefaced my exposition by saying it applies to the best of all possible worlds, if and only if . . . . It’s a meaningless qualification to put forth, the entire project is meaningless, while Rome is burning. Also, never mind that there are reasons, good reasons, why the peoples and the governments of the world ought to unite in a common cause in order to forestall whatever dangers or challenges face humankind in this or the next generation. People don’t usually do what they ought to just because there are good reasons for them to do so, only when they are compelled to so act; so that’s another moot point, I’m afraid, to add to the aforementioned irrelevancy. Indeed, it’s a height of folly to be engaging in armchair philosophizing in times such as these, a luxury I can’t possibly afford, and I must thank my critics for pointing it out. So it’s back to the drawing board, I guess.
In the course of the ensuing exchange, I’ve been introduced to a number of radical texts and sources I had no idea existed. Of the latter, the most prolific was Tiqqun, a French philosophical journal with strong anarchistic leanings and, quite understandably, anonymous in authorship. Some of the texts which made an indelible impression were: ”The Coming Insurrection,”, an anarchist manifesto made popular by Glenn Beck’s hysteria about the world coming to an end; ”Introduction To Civil War,” a blueprint for anarchistic activity and program; “This Is Not a Program,” a redefinition of the kind of conflict facing us and the struggle ahead; and lastly, “How is it to be done?” which turns the idea of revolutionary struggle on its virtual head.
Of the numerous texts I’ve been introduced to, ”The Politics of Incivility: Autonomia and Tiqqun” is the most scholarly and down-to-earth, while “How is it to be done?” is the epitome of the poetic and the ephemeral. The first is a no-nonsense account of the momentous events in Northern Italy in the spring and summer of 1969, events which, in no uncertain terms, have disproved Marx’s thesis of class struggle, or updated it, in any case; the second reads like apocalyptic literature from way back when, like a Book of Revelations minus some of the symbolism and hidden meanings.
To give you an idea, here are some excerpts from the cited works:
From whatever angle you approach it, the present offers no way out. This is not the least of its virtues. From those who seek hope above all, it tears away every firm ground. Those who claim to have solutions are contradicted almost immediately. Everyone agrees that things can only get worse. ‘The future has no future’ is the wisdom of an age that, for all its appearance of perfect normalcy, has reached the level of consciousness of the first punks.
– from The Coming Insurrection
Historical conflict no longer opposes two massive molar heaps, two classes — the exploited and the exploiters, the dominant and dominated, managers and workers —between which, in each individual case, it would be possible to differentiate. The front line no longer cuts through the middle of society; it now runs through each one of us. . .
– from This Is Not a Program
Society no longer exists, at least in the sense of a differentiated whole. There is only a tangle of norms and mechanisms through which THEY hold together the scattered tatters of the global biopolitical fabric, through which THEY prevent its violent disintegration. Empire is the administrator of this desolation, the supreme manager of a process of listless implosion.
– from Introduction to Civil War
Empire means that in all things the political moment dominates the economic one. A general strike is helpless against this. What must be opposed to Empire is a human strike. Which never attacks relations of production without attacking at the same time the affective knots which sustain them . . . . There is a whole new Luddism to be invented, a Luddism of the human machinery that feeds Capital.
– from How is it to be done?
Where does the truth lie? one may ask. How much of it is sheer poetry and how much pure fact? A more fruitful question might be: What’s going on here?
Well, for one thing, what I do believe we’re seeing is an honest-to-goodness attempt to re-invent the right kind of language, a kind of language that would reflect and deal with the present-day realities because the old ways of talking and thinking have been found wanting. The following passage from The Coming Insurrection makes it abundantly clear:
There will be no social solution to the present situation. First, because the vague aggregate of social milieus, institutions, and individualized bubbles that is called, with a touch of antiphrasis, “society,” has no consistency. Second, because there’s no longer any language for common experience. And we cannot share wealth if we do not share a language. It took half a century of struggle around the Enlightenment to make the French Revolution possible, and a century of struggle around work to give birth to the fearsome “welfare state.” Struggles create the language in which a new order expresses itself. But there is nothing like that today. Europe is now a continent gone broke that shops secretly at discount stores and has to fly budget airlines if it wants to travel at all. No “problems” framed in social terms admit of a solution. The questions of “pensions,” of “job security,” of “young people” and their “violence” can only be held in suspense while the situation these words serve to cover up is continually policed for signs of further unrest. Nothing can make it an attractive prospect to wipe the asses of pensioners for minimum wage. Those who have found less humiliation and more advantage in a life of crime than in sweeping floors will not turn in their weapons, and prison won’t teach them to love society. Cuts to their monthly pensions will undermine the desperate pleasure-seeking of hordes of retirees, making them stew and splutter about the refusal to work among an ever larger section of youth. And finally, no guaranteed income granted the day after a quasi-uprising will be able to lay the foundation of a new New Deal, a new pact, a new peace. The social feeling has already evaporated too much for that.
Fair enough. Lest we get carried away, however, let’s be mindful of Foucault’s admonition not to be overwhelmed by the “narcissism of the present,” the temptation to see the present as the apocalyptic realization of some general ontological or human condition. As Jason Read puts it in “A Million Blooms: Tiqqun and Negri on the Actualization of Ontology,” a commentary on How is it to be done?:
Alienation and production, the common and isolation, exist in different articulations, different modifications, throughout history. This is not to say that “there is nothing new under the sun,” but that what exists is not the realization of some hidden tendency, just the rearticulation of already existing forces.
Another thing to consider: To what extent, if any, are these texts representative of the universal human condition rather than lamentations over the badly damaged Western psyche?
It comes as no surprise that their point of origin was mostly French, admittedly the locus and site of the highest form of civilization ever known to humankind. It only stands to reason that, just as in the case of their colonial misadventures, it were the French who felt most guilty for their trespasses and misdeeds and most eager therefore to make emendations, it’s no different now: a sense of guilt, especially when experienced by the most cultured and the most civilized, can be a powerful motivator indeed. But if that’s the case, then we certainly must distance ourselves from this particular perspective and program for, in being regional and not universal (idiosyncratic may be a better term), it certainly misses the point. And we must likewise distance ourselves from all appeals to repair or to reconstitute our personal identity as part of the solution, the Charles Taylor grand project (see, for instance, Philosophy And The Human Sciences: Philosophical Papers 2 or Sources of the Self: The Making of the Modern Identity, both of which espouse a reconstruction of our identities as a solution), for underneath it all, however well intended or thought-through, it also fails to address the human condition in universal rather than regional terms, in terms, that is, which aim at repairing the damaged psyche in order to move on.
The point of contention is, not all identities may have been damaged enough to be in need of so severe a reconstruction or repair. It’s the exclusive province resulting from the age-old tradition of Western nations, I contend, the ancient Greeks included, which have made it their main business to colonize and to exploit the indigenous peoples the world over, whenever and wherever the conditions were ripe, as their main instrument of expansion. Only they bear the kind of guilt which comes from having done wrong, only their psyche stands in dire need of repair, a shock therapy. The indigenous peoples the world over, the colonized and the exploited ones, are just fine. Their identities are intact, much more intact and much more wholesome than we can possibly imagine!
This point I owe exclusively to Marthe Raymond, aka Moonraven. For better or worse, these are Marthe’s words:
I don’t see any of the French-based anarchy stuff paying off. It doesn’t interest me as my own brand of anarchy rises, as I have said a number of times, from the belief that the indigenous folks’ way of living as part of the world instead of working to subdue it is the only sustainable model. And it has sustained itself, despite the various genocidal campaigns to exterminate us and our way of seeing life on the planet. I remember when the big revisionist lie was that we beat all the woolly mammoths into extinction with clubs–how absurd, especially when you remember that only the white man has destroyed his potential food supply as well as his living space. Whites are a mutation within the species that has put all life forms at risk.
And further down:
A lot of the French stuff is pretty much reincarnating Che Guevara’s writings on guerrilla warfare. The French guy Regis Debray bears a lot of blame for his focus groups model–and Che’s ill-fated Bolivian caper which led to his death (AND to Debray’s being captured and tortured by the CIA when Che booted him out) is a good example of why focus groups do not work to promote revolution.
But nothing will happen in the US. I remember posting a quick and easy model for bringing down the US government maybe in about 2006 and folks pissed their pants right there in virtual space because “some people might get killed”. Chickenshits talking about the need for revolution–save me.
Save us all….
I can’t help but to concur. And if she’s right, then perhaps Franz Fanon rather than Michel Foucault should be the voice we ought to heed here and now for having a better grasp of the human condition in the present, the wars of liberation and against colonialism, against oppression and domination worldwide, promising to be the major form of struggle for times to come, the Marxist or anarchist theories, both products of the decadent West, necessarily taking a back seat, always welcome to follow the liberation struggle but never to lead. Indeed, perhaps there can be no such thing as a comprehensive theory of the revolution in the absence of a universal theme uniting all struggling peoples the world over, in the absence of a “language for common experience” – only strategies and tactics. The theorist in me cringes at the very thought, but face the facts I must.
Can the language barrier possibly be overcome? Is a universal theory of the revolution possible under the circumstances or is it just a pie in the sky? Can the West and the East put aside their cultural and ethnic differences and rise together against the common oppressor, or are they destined to pursue their own destinies independently of one another?
In articles to follow, I intend to pursue these and related topics for your and my own edification. Meanwhile, I can’t help but wonder how my anarchist project, so perfect in design, or so I thought, only awaiting proper execution, could have gotten so derailed.
Good article. I haven’t yet finished the citations. But here’s one of Chris Hedges':
“In “Les Misérables” Victor Hugo described war with the poor as one between the “egoists” and the “outcasts.” The egoists, Hugo wrote, had “the bemusement of prosperity, which blunts the sense, the fear of suffering which is some cases goes so far as to hate all sufferers, and unshakable complacency, the ego so inflated that is stifles the soul.” The outcasts, who were ignored until their persecution and deprivation morphed into violence, had “greed and envy, resentment at the happiness of others, the turmoil of the human element in search of personal fulfillment, hearts filled with fog, misery, needs, and fatalism, and simple, impure ignorance.”
Here in the embers of your old discussion I feel that I am not disturbing the fires of your present discussion elsewhere. I will remain behind and comment after your fellow travelers are done… so I dont interrupt your brainstorming while it is happening. After you read this I think you will agree it is better this way.
First, I don’t like your introduction, in so many words: “The last article was a mistake because people didn’t like it.” Yarg! You should never cast aside your hard work just to placate disgruntled people. I found some of those disgruntled commenters to be the most shallow, not understanding what you were asking for and not caring to understand, the type of person who ought to be dispatched with a good dose of irony. You are a little too nice, maybe because you want more people engaged with you? If what you really want is to be more popular you should have picked a different philosophy. Being an Anarchist is like being a Protestant. One has thrown out the ‘lets all stick together so we can validate our vague belief by sheer numbers’ for the sake of ‘here is what I think the scripture means, and until proven otherwise… dont ask me to settle for a dilution of it’
But taking a principled stand like that takes some development and maturity or it is mere dogmatism. Conservatives, especially on talk radio, might present one fact but then leap into an unreasonable, unnatural, and unkind stance. I must turn them off for 10 minutes before coming back and hoping to hear something worthwhile. This article of yours swerves into that sort of trouble. In your last article I was agreeing with you in principle but amending or warning of some potential errors, but today I wave your plane off entirely because I think you are coming in too hot and you are coming across the wind of you own first principles.
I found much food for thought in this article, but better enjoyed the first one. In your first article I saw you completely committed to a just global peace that is the presumed ground for anarchism, groping around possible pitfalls of world federation, inviting others into the process(which is perfect because that is just how a federation has to form. I love it when the mode of discussion reflects the process under discussion) and I was happy and curious as I read it. In this current article I see that process thrown overboard, and your idealism, which in the first article hovered with the thoughtfulness of a cat before it steps in a shallow puddle, now here suddenly you eject all prudence and splash down into a deep pothole. Just because some of your fellow traveler’s didn’t approve or your first thoughtfulness?
Well, that might have been be a bit too harsh. Especially if you really believe what you wrote in this article. In which case we will have a good argument about it. A good argument is more beneficial than an artificial agreement, yes? And you would rather lose an argument that you really believed in, than win an argument by co-opting yourself?
Me too. Looking forward to it.
ozarkmichael
“Empire means that in all things the political moment dominates the economic one. A general strike is helpless against this. What must be opposed to Empire is a human strike. Which never attacks relations of production without attacking at the same time the affective knots which sustain them.”
‘Attacking the affective knots’ is a fine phrase which conjures a tangled physical mess in such a way that it cries out for the tangle to be cut away.
What you hasten to cut asunder, I would pause and wonder about for a moment. The “affective knots” are all those habitual, traditional, cultural connections which are maintained by a sort of love, which means they are the property of a community. Affectie knots are developed by a communal process over thousands of years, and each generation contributes, and then hands it down to the next generation. Partaking is not necessarily a rational process, but it is primarily an emotional(affective) process.
The ‘affective knots’ can thus be said to be an accumulation of wisdom from the past which is readily available for the common man(since it does not require an intellectual to tap into this wisdom), existing uniquely in each locale on the planet where human beings gather together. To borrow from Lincoln, these “mystic chords” of affection are a type of archetypical memory which are touched by the better angels of our nature.
If I was to “attack”(even accidently) the “affective knots” on another culture, you would rightfully raise hell over it. To attack the “affective knots” that knit another culture together is like defacing an artifact. Who has the right to destroy the irreplaceable? You would call it “capitalist imperialism” in effect even if i did it for other reasons. You would point out that no one has the right to make such a judgment of superiority over and against others, to ruin(even accidently) their heritage, which steals from children their cultural birthright. Very well. I agree.
But here you are now, knowingly(for it is no accident) planning the same process for a different culture. Ours. You propose to “attack the affective knots” that hold things together for us. You propose to tear asunder the loving relations between people as well as destroy the stabilizing relations between people and their institutions, thus stealing the cultural heritage and birthright from future generations forever.
Against this I must protest.
troll
I wonder if some affective knots within our culture might not be a collection of stupidities accumulated over generations and how one might tell the difference.
ozarkmichael
Those are two big questions.
Let me start with something positive. The mistakes of the past, and all forms of stupidity and foolishness, probably have as much impact on a culture as the successes. The bad outcomes gradually turned into the mythical stories, folklore, and proverbs that every culture has.
However, your question assumes the negative… that the evolution of one’s own culture takes wrong turns, which is a remarkable and unusual judgement for you to make. Interestingly, your unusual questioning has the distinctinction of arising from the Western tradition. In other words, the questioning of one’s own culture and the power for an individual to judge one’s own culture… is part of our culture.
I wonder if you can tell me if that questioning is a positive part of our culture, as I have outlined above, or the questioning is a negative part(a wrong turn) that your question insists upon? How do you tell the difference?
troll
Good morning ozarkmichael. First, I note the shift to the past tense in your, “The bad outcomes gradually turned into the mythical stories, folklore, and proverbs that every culture has.” What of those that are ongoing?
Next, as my questions to you essentially were if what you’re calling wrong turns are possible and how one could tell a right turn from a wrong one, you’ve gone a bit overboard in your response.
Finally, imo, the questioning you describe is a positive part of our culture even if hardly unique to it.
troll
ozarkmichael, I realize that I haven’t answered your last (parroted) question. I’ll have to consider what I could say about it that would make sense to you, as the short form is that it’s an aesthetic thing in large part, I guess.
ozarkmichael
I think if we are talking about “evolution”, it could be that we who stand in the present make a judgment of the past
ozarkmichael
The question is “how can culture take a wrong turn”?
I mentioned evolution, which is a past process with a present mechanism, but that isn’t appealing to me right now because it is too technical. My phrase of “evolution taking a wrong turn” was a bit tongue in cheek, an attempt to make it difficult ground for you to cross. You wisely noted the present tense and pounced upon it.
If I may propose a better model of how the “affective knots” (informed by culture, religion, and tradition) are formed over time and how they relate to an action in the present, and then in each case frame how they can be judged to be wrong.
An ocean wave rolls towards the coast. That crest of the wave is the present. Each of us perform on the crest…in a chaotic tumble… good and bad, beneficial and harmful actions. Beneath the crest is our recent past, where the results of our actions are still being tossed this way and that by the flux of undertow and overriding currents. We claim to know just what this recent level means, but it is compromised, murky, and unsettled, meaning there are shifts in how they are understood. In truth we are still reflecting on them.
Beneath that is the sand, the semi-solid ground, where the settling sediment of the past is deposited. And out deep the ocean water is clear, and the ground is (metaphorically) hard and firm. This would be the global archetype of what we are biologically, or God’s understanding of how we ought to be.
So now we have a framework to discuss “stupidity and wrongness”. The present turbulent actions certainly invite(actually they demand) criticism. This criticism is actually a job that culture performs fairly well. We humans encourage or criticize each other’s manners as we interact. We feel immediate effects of actions, and negotiate the changing situations. We often claim to be judging by the deepest and clearest principles, but we probably are in fact on murky semisolid ground. nevertheless, behind it all, supporting human relations.. is the deep water and solid ground of God or biology, or both.
What I want to say is that our present actions aren’t culture, although they are informed by and criticized by culture. Our recent actions are culture, but not in a settled way. We are still reflecting and arguing about them. Our understanding is certainly cultural, but in the moment it is a bit superficial. The greater weight of culture is from the distant past, and further out where some stuff is so settled that humans everywhere know it. We take it for granted. It is something everyone appreciates but cannot encompass. It is also something we must get back to, something we must strive for, something that we believe we are upholding when we argue over stupidity.
ozarkmichael
The above post of mine committed two blunders. First, I ran two categories together(actions and relations) as if they are the same thing. My mistake. All for the sake of sketching a more “fluid” understanding of culture which is yet another mistake since I was originally proposing that affective knots(relations) are a deeply settled affair.
Yarg.
troll
If cultural issues – affective knots – are decided at such a deep level, how vulnerable to anarchist action are they, really? If we judge upon arrival and reflection, what’s the worry?
ozarkmichael
Even if we derive relations from the deepest water, the most solid ground, our conscious judgments about these things are usually made from merely decades old turbulence or maybe only the present froth.
Sometimes new arrangements should be sought for because the current ones are too informed by recent fads or are forced upon us, in which case the relations that we support today obliterate the deeper, truer relations. So there is plenty of room to play.
Why am I agreeing with you? Well, two conservative mainstays: institutional repair and the more drastic “Reformation”… are based on moral judgments that reject current relations for the sake of improvement. So my ‘evolution’ concept was going to tie my own hands. It just wasn’t fair for you to deal with a constraint that I wouldn’t want upon myself.
I had things nicely stacked with the evolution concept since there is no way for you to make moral judgments about evolution. As a debater I should just sit back and let you work your way around it alone.
But I dropped out of troll mode and climbed into the trap with you. Because I believe things should be equal. Whatever constraint I placed upon you I ought to place upon myself. I realized that culture has a constant moral function: to judge action… and relations. So using an amoral/scientific model(evolution) for affective knots seemed incomplete.
troll
So, sounds like if we move away from the hyperbolic image of the Anarchist chopping the knots and discuss the issue in terms of modification and reform, then we’re all good on this.
troll
Perhaps when anarchists get control of atomics and can rearrange the contours of the ocean bottom, then it’ll make sense to harbor your concerns about them. For now, it seems that governments are the ones with the power to actually sever our affective knots, and a sensible reform would be to strip such power away from them.
ozarkmichael
True, but the ‘we’ includes “moonraven” (Marthe Raymond) and roger(Roger N) and I am not sure yet whether this was hyperbole for them.
troll
Apples and cumquats. Marthe is a member of a tribe whose affective knots and, indeed, physical existence were hacked through (though not completely severed) by European disease and invasion. Little wonder that her politics would form around a desire to return the favor. Roger suffers from the discomfort of excess empathy, I guess, perhaps, in his case, because he was uprooted at a tender age and forced to accommodate new affects.
ozarkmichael
You seem to propose that we treat them like children, as lost souls merely tossed about by the circumstances of life, and thus unable to control themselves or discern the consequences of their own words.
I disagree. Lets assume they are intelligent human beings who mean what they say. Lets assume that Marthe and roger can think their way forward just as well as anyone. That is not an insult, that’s a compliment.
The odd thing about this article is that after all the strenuous comments against the prior federalism, all the corrections and books recommended to correct roger’s error, there is no objection to this article at all. Are the readers treating roger as a child, perceiving that he is wrong but letting it pass because they know he cant do better… or do they agree with what he is saying? I am betting its the latter.
You might wish to differentiate yourself, but under the umbrella of this article everyone is quiet and content to be a cumquat. I take them seriously, and underlying my critique is a hidden compliment: that they are intellectuals whose rational power can overcome a tempest of circumstance.
troll
Sorry that you take it that way. I in no way intended to infantilize them nor to denigrate their intelligences. However, I will withdraw now and consider to what extent I think your criticism of my pov is on target and what that implies. Thanks for the conversation.
ozarkmichael
Before you go, please read this.
Even though you are ‘troll’ you seem to be a peacemaker, while I am the one accusing and stirring things up. Also, I am not giving any indication that we must weigh my weighty accusations of potential fault against the Radicals against the present weighty faults that the system deals out in actuality.
also, thanks for the info. about where people come from and what they have been through. I ought not absolutely dismiss that, but I did. Apologies.
Here you have been not only polite, but standing in for others as I accuse them. That is how humans should be for each other. (Not the accusing, but the defense)
roger nowosielski
Michael.
The purpose of my citations from Tiqun was only to air out alternative approaches as to how some of the Western radicals propose to deal with “the Empire” (as opposed to some of the more traditional modes of resistance). The article was exploratory in nature. Further, rather than having endorsed all those approaches (some of them I haven’t sufficiently internalized in order to be able to do such a thing), the article represents a transition point, to explore the kinds of struggle that some of those Western radicals regards as obsolete.. Hence the subtitle of the immediately following piece: “One size doesn’t fit all.” If you’ll reread the present article with this object in mind, I.m certain you’ll see my point.
This article needs further criticism, needed it for 3 months. Everyone knew the potential danger of global federalism and registered their criticism there, the result seems to be an about face by roger, and here he quotes from the lessons recommended by those readers. I quote:
“Empire means that in all things the political moment dominates the economic one. A general strike is helpless against this. What must be opposed to Empire is a human strike. Which never attacks relations of production without attacking at the same time the affective knots which sustain them . . . . There is a whole new Luddism to be invented, a Luddism of the human machinery that feeds Capital.”
“a Luddism against the human machinary” goes a bit further than merely severing relationships between human beings. It growls against the human beings themselves. This recalls Lenin’s theorizing. It was callous, hateful, and dehumanizing. Lenin’s theorizing triumphed through the support of anarchists and many others, including Trotsky. Lenin’s theorizing attained its ultimate result in Stalin,: a widespread and perpetual Luddism against human machinery. Millions upon millions in Labor camps, millions upon millions chained down and executed in the Gulags.
If, like Lenin, you formulate destructive theory, in time you will, like Trotsky, have to deal harshly with resistance from the very people you are supposedly helping. It will do no good at that time to withdraw your support. And after you win, to solidify your gains, you will, like Stalin, need to keep many people chained down.
But whatever dehumanizing threats you approve of theoretically now, whatever harshness employ in the expediency of triumph, whatever chains you apply to others… that dehumanizing, that harshness and those chains will be placed upon you as well. That is what Stalin did to his fellows. Yes, he even went after every last anarchist, and his good buddy Trotsky. And thus we all will be stuck with unforeseen problems far worse than anything we complain about today before the revolution occurs. When i say “stuck”, I dont mean briefly. Anarcho/Communism does not burn itself out in a few years the way Fascism does. Sometimes when Radicals talk about ‘getting it right this time’, they might speak theoretically, but the real point seems to be to make it stick once and for all. That is frightening. At least to me. It seems to not bother the anarchists in the least.
Now more questions: Why was everyone so quick to remediate the evils of roger’s federalism but couldn’t work up any critique about this new Luddism? A theory which will be very destructive, not merely of ‘affective knots’, but of human life! And not for a day, but for generations. Is it just taken for granted that this is what anarchists must do to succeed?
troll
Yes, it would be ridiculous to try to follow the Soviet model.
troll
You do raise an interesting point about the radical movement, generally. Personally, I don’t see the ‘enemy of my enemy’ necessarily as a friend whose goals I need further. So I have no interest is working toward a supposedly transitional Socialist period. Others’ mileage varies, clearly.
I’m not clear where you get the idea that radicals think that they’ll ‘get it right for all times’ this time.
ozarkmichael
“You do raise an interesting point about the radical movement, generally. Personally, I don’t see the ‘enemy of my enemy’ necessarily as a friend whose goals I need further”
Apple, meet cumquat. Ah, I see you already know each other.
I cant ask for more than that from you. Furthermore, I ought not ask for you to defend yourself against my cumquat accusations, but I probably will. Apologies in advance.
“I’m not clear where you get the idea that radicals think that they’ll ‘get it right for all times’ this time.”
I have never met a Radical who understands that a potential whether they are headed that direction, except for those few who actually intend to go the Soviet way but they assure me that they will get it right this time, and it will be permanent.
bliffle
Looks like BCs move to ‘disqus’ has killed ‘Politics’. Maybe that was the point. BC is now as boring as all the other discussion sites, and mostly serves as a commercial launchpad for various entertainment ventures. Too bad. | {
"pile_set_name": "Pile-CC"
} |
In celebration of the Persian New Year, over 300 people gathered in the Rome Ballroom Saturday night dressed in suits and dresses as part of an event organized by the Iranian Cultural Organization and the Iranian Student Association. (Amar Batra/The Daily Campus)
In celebration of the Persian New Year, over 300 people gathered in the Rome Ballroom Saturday night dressed in suits and dresses as part of an event organized by the Iranian Cultural Organization and the Iranian Student Association.
A varied attendance included undergraduates, graduates, families, children and nearby high school students. The night featured an Iranian dance group from Boston, music played by Iranian graduate students and Iranian food catered by the university.
“The name of our new year is Nowruz, which means ‘new day’,” said Panteha Toloveinia, a graduate student in material science and treasurer of the Iranian Cultural Organization, adding that the actual date of the holiday was last week. “In Iran, we have a table in each house and every family sits around the table until the New Year begins.”
The table, called “the cloth of seven dishes” in English, is part of a tradition in which seven items are placed as a table setting to symbolize renewal, affluence, love, medicine, health and beauty, patience and the sunrise. Just outside the entrance to the Rome Ballroom, attendees took photos around the table setting, which included the Koran, a bowl of garlic, apples and painted eggs among other things.
“During the Persian New Year, you feel like you want to be home,” Hamed Salehizedh, a postdoc in biomedical engineering, said. “When I was in Iran, I celebrated Nowruz with my family and here, you feel like you are with Iranians and it feels good.”
Nowruz is celebrated across the Middle East by countries like Turkey, Afghanistan and even Albania. According to a PowerPoint presentation shown during the event, over 300 million people worldwide celebrate the holiday.
As a vice president of the Iranian Student Association, Shaheen Samadi said this event was, and still is, his favorite time of the year. Samadi has since graduated from the University of Connecticut, but he said he has been coming to Iranian events here since he was nine years old.
Video by Amar Batra/The Daily Campus
“It’s the New Year and that’s exciting!,” Samada said. “The same way people get excited about December 31.”
Although Samadi grew up in an Iranian community his entire life, he said not a lot of people know about the culture.
Both Ashley Gartland and Eleanor Dowd, senior Glastonbury High School students, came to the event with their Iranian friend Sara Tavakoli, also a Glastonbury senior. Although Gartland and Dowd aren’t Iranian, they said they enjoyed the traditional music and dancing experienced at the event.
“We don’t live in a very diverse community,” Dowd said. “The most Persian stuff I get is going to Persian parties with Sara.”
The event is one of two that the Iranian Cultural Organization and the Iranian Student Association hold every year. The other event, called “Yalda,” is a celebration of the winter solstice on Dec. 21.
Sarina Shafiyan is a sophomore physiology and neurobiology major as well as the vice president and treasurer of the Iranian Student Association. She said that these events have been very successful, but this year’s Nowruz event saw many more people than she expected.
“This is the most important holiday in our culture and it’s a new chapter in our lives,” Shafiyan said.
To her, Nowruz is the beginning of a clean slate when people can forget about their regrets and move into the future. Family and friends are vital elements to any Iranian celebration, she said, and the turnout Wednesday night made organizing the event well worth the effort.
“The more the merrier,” Shafiyan said.
Diler Haji is a staff writer for The Daily Campus. He can be reached via email at [email protected]. | {
"pile_set_name": "Pile-CC"
} |
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
It's time to give a plug to my blogging pal, Nurse Dave. He is getting ready to head down to Haiti and volunteer at a clinic. When he goes down, he tries to bring medical supplies that are needed. Such exotic things as aspirin, band-aids, peroxide, etc.
Yeah, things are really that bad and no, these things are not readily available.
Why don't you click on the link, go visit Dave and click on the Tilory Clinic donation link and send a little love Dave's way.
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Over the past 35 years, I have pretty consistently had some form of facial hair. Shaving off the Santa beard earlier this year was pretty traumatic and it took me a while to decide what to do about the situation. Eventually, razor burn on my chin solved the problem for me and I grew in a goatee for a while. However, I wasn't feeling it, so I decided to return to my ground state, which is the mustache.
I had decided on the porn-stache. For one thing, I have the facial hair for it and also it is one of those styles that seem to rub the uptight the wrong way.
Having come of age in the 70's, facial hair was a lot more popular and more key to your social and sex life. Like most fads, it was pretty much mandatory. At the time, if memory serves, you were in danger of losing your gay card if you didn't have some form of face fur.
I really couldn't say when the tide began to turn and "confrérie barbue" started to shave. Eventually, it started to seem like every gay man on the planet, shaved, waxed and plucked, with the exception of old stalwarts like me who then had to listen to remarks about how ugly facial hair is.
I am told that the young hipsters are now going for 70's style facial hair. The important thing it would seem, is to do this ironically. HTF do you get ironic facial hair?
I was having my morning coffee with Monkey the other morning and we started talking about hair. Among other things, body hair and our childhood reaction to it. He was anti, while I remember at the age of 6 watching Hugh O'Brian on "Wyatt Earp" and even then I was all for hairy chests. I mentioned that when I first came out, chest hair was a definite requirement for sex. Though, I shortly branched out after discovering that I was a slut. I relaxed my standards to the point where I would be simply looking for a pulse.
This discussion of childhood fascination with hair continued and we got on the topic of hair cuts. Specifically, we were talking about the universal, self inflicted childhood haircut. You know. When your mom left some scissors lying around and it seemed like a good idea to give yourself a trim.
Monkey remembered cutting his own hair and then told me about how his sister decided to chop off all her hair at the age of 4. The day she was suppose to be the flower girl at her aunt's wedding. It was a pretty funny story. Needless to say, his aunt had a bird.
Eventually, the conversation drifted over to adult hair issues. The fact that Monkey's beard is as sparse as his father's was and that I on the other hand have to do some serious maintenance on the old topiary. So I asked him what he thought of my new mustache. I have heard the style referred to as a porn-stache a term which, I have to say, I have a liking for.
Monkey: I like the way the mutton chops came in on the side.
Me: Oh. The testicle pads?
Monkey: Waaaa?
Me: Yeah, testicle pads. Hey, if you're going to give mustache rides, you have to think about safety and comfort.
Monkey: So, your face is ergonomic.
Me: Safety first.
Monkey: This is such a Friday conversation.
Me: Yeah. The best part is, now I have something to write about on my blog. | {
"pile_set_name": "Pile-CC"
} |
We deal mainly in textbooks and other high level books. We have a large selection of in-print and out-of-print technical and college textbooks, classics, and other used books. Customer support is available Monday-Friday, 9:00-4:30 EST. | {
"pile_set_name": "Pile-CC"
} |
Gov't's goal is to boost domestic pharmaceutical production
Prime Minister Ludovic Orban has stated on Tuesday that a goal of the Government is to boost the domestic production of medicines, biocides and medical equipment, so that the risk of syncope be reduced in terms of supply in crisis situations. He met with representatives of producers and distributors of the pharmaceutical industry.
According to a post on the Facebook page of the Government, the discussions focused on measures to ensure stocks and continuous supply of medicines for both patients infected with the novel coronavirus and for chronic patients, as well as the necessary of sanitary materials and equipment for the protection of the medical personnel.
"The Prime Minister has shown that a goal of the Government is to boost the domestic production of medicines, biocides and medical equipment, so as to reduce the risk of syncope in supply, in crisis situations," shows the Facebook post.
Orban welcomed the announcement made by Antibiotice Iasi regarding the resumption of production of two medicines demanded by the market, namely Paracetamol and Novocalmin.
He thanked the pharmaceutical companies for donations and support provided during this period and mentioned that they are working on "simplifying and making the legislation flexible" so that "solidarity gestures are not hampered by bureaucratic efforts."
According to the Government, the representatives of producers and distributors of the pharmaceutical industry appreciated the "sustained" effort of the authorities to manage the COVID-19 crisis and thanked for the Executive's openness to dialogue, underscoring their support to ensure patients' access to medicines.
The meeting carried out in a videoconference system was also attended by Vice Prime Minister Raluca Turcan, head of Prime Minister's Chancellery Ionel Danca, Economy Minister Virgil Popescu, as well as presidential adviser Cosmin Marinescu. | {
"pile_set_name": "Pile-CC"
} |
Notes:
If you are working on the Yocto* Project, or the Wind River* Linux, there are more easier way to build the sampling drivers for your target system. The sampling drivers, and the target collection packages can be built into your target system automatically. You can refer to the following articles for more details.
Intel® VTune™ Amplifier uses a sampling driver to enable the hardware Event-Based Sampling (EBS) analysis. During Intel System Studio production installation, the sampling driver can be installed for host system so that we can collect the performance data for applications that running on host system. However the sampling driver should also be installed on the target system if we want to collect the event-based sampling data for the application that running on target system. In this case, we may need to build the sampling driver manually to match the kernel requirement for the target system, and install the sampling driver on target system.
This article describes how to build and install the sampling driver for an embedded Linux system. The sampling drivers will be built as the kernel modules. Enable the sampling driver on target system will require root access of the target system. Make sure you have the root access on target before working on the sampling driver.
The sep driver version could be changed in the new release of the Intel System Studio or Intel VTune Amplifier. Please change the version number if necessary from the instructions mentioned in the following topics.
To build the sampling driver for your target system, you should have the kernel build environment which exactly matching your target kernel version.If you are building the target kernel on your local host and flash the kernel to the target device, you should already have the kernel source and the prepared kernel build environment for VTune amplifier sampling driver. In this case, the kernel source directory which will be used later for building sampling driver, is exactly the directory where you build your target kernel on the host system. If you don’t have a build environment for your target kernel, you can config the kernel based on the kernel sources which used to build the target system. In this case, you should have the kernel sources which exactly match your target kernel version. In your kernel source directory, copy the configuration files of your target system to host system and rename it to .config in the kernel source directory. The target system configuration file is normally in the /boot/ folder with name config-`uname -r`. In your kernel source directory on host, try to prepare the build using the following command: $ make oldconfig $ make prepare $ make modules_prepare
Once the configuration completes, you need to make sure that UTS_RELEASE in kernel-src-dir/include/generated/utsrelease.h, or depending on the kernel version kernel-src-dir/include/linux/utsrelease.h, matches `uname -r` output on your target system. Try to adjust your kernel Makefile in the kernel source directory if the version does not match.
To use VTune Amplifier sampling driver for target system, your kernel version should be 2.6.28 or later. Some kernel options must be enabled to make sure the sampling driver can work smoothly. These kernel options are listed below. You need to make sure these options are enabled in the kernel configuration:
CONFIG_PROFILING=yCONFIG_MODULES=yCONFIG_SMP=yCONFIG_MODULE_UNLOAD=yCONFIG_KPROBES=y (must for sampling with stack)CONFIG_RING_BUFFER=y (must for sampling with stack)CONFIG_TRACEPOINTS=y (optional but recommended for sampling with stack)CONFIG_FRAME_POINTER=y (optional but recommended for kernel stack analysis)
For most of embedded Linux system, these configurations are enabled by default. If you are working on a customized Linux configuration, check these options to make sure the VTune Amplifier sampling driver can work.
Since Linux kernel version 3.7 onwards, support has been added for signed kernel modules. When enabled, the Linux kernel will only load kernel modules that are digitally signed with the proper key. This allows further hardening of the system by disallowing unsigned kernel modules, or kernel modules signed with the wrong key, to be loaded.You can check the configuration option CONFIG_MODULE_SIG_FORCE to see if the signed kernel modules are required. If it is enabled as “CONFIG_MODULE_SIG_FORCE=y”, all the kernel modules should be signed with a valid key, so as for VTune Amplifier sampling drivers.If signed kernel modules are required, such as most modern mobile OS like Android*, Tizen* etc, you must have the signed key which matching your target system. If you are building the kernel on your local host and flash it to your target device, these key files are available on the kernel source folder. In this case, you can build the sampling driver as usual. If you are building the sampling drivers from a fresh kernel source and want to use it for an existing target system, you may get a different key which may result in the error when loading the drivers on target system, for example, you may get error message “ERROR: could not insert module pax.ko: Required key not available”. In this case, you should get the original key files and sign the sampling driver with right key. Alternatively you can build the new kernel and flash it to your device with your own build. For more information on signed kernel module, you may refer to Cryptographically-signed kernel modules.
With the kernel source environment prepared, we can now build the sampling drivers. You can get the sampling driver sources from Intel system studio installation folder, for example, in folder /opt/intel/system_studio_2015.x.y/vtune_amplifier_for_systems/target where you can find the proper VTune Amplifier packages for the target system including the sources for sampling drivers. For example, in target/linux32, you can find everything required from a .tgz file for 32bit linux target. In target/linux64 folder, you can find the packages for 64bit target Linux system. In general, there are two packages available, the VTune Amplifier target package and the VTune Amplifier target "sep" package. The VTune Amplifier target package can be used for remote data collection from host to target. The "sep" package is only for the native performance collection on target system. Both packages contain the proper sampling driver sources. Extract the package, go to the sepdk/src folder and build drivers, for example:
In the above sample, “--c-compiler” option is used to specify the cross build compiler. Make sure the compiler is available from PATH environment. If this option is not specified, it will use the host gcc compiler for sampling driver build. “--kernel-version” option is used to specify the kernel version of the target system. It should match the `uname -r` output of your target system, and the UTS_RELEASE in kernel-src-dir/include/generated/utsrelease.h, or kernel-src-dir/include/linux/utsrelease.h depending on the kernel version.
“--kernel-src-dir” option is used to specify the kernel source directory, which we have prepared as described in the above sessions of this article.
“--make-args” option is used to specify the build arguments. For 32bit target system, use “PLATFORM=x32”. For 64bit target system, use “PLATFORM=x32_64”.
"-ni" option will disable the interactive during build.
Please use build-driver -h option to check details of all available options. By default, if all these options are not specified, the build-driver script will built the sampling drivers for your host system using the default gcc compiler. Once the build finished, you will find the following .ko files in the sepdk/src folder. The file name may be slightly different due to the version change. pax/pax.ko
sep3_10.ko, vtsspp/vtsspp.ko.
These .ko files are also copied to a new name which can reflect the target kernel version, e.g. the file sep3_10.ko may be copied to sep3_10-x32-3.4.34-27.2-clovertrailsmp.ko. To verify if the driver is built with right vermagic, here is a simple way you can check. In the command line, run the command: $modinfo ./sep3_10.ko |grep vermagic
It will give a vermagic string something like below for example:vermagic: 3.4.34-27.2-clovertrail SMP preempt mod_unload ATOM
On your target shell, run lsmod and find a loaded kernel model, use modinfo to get the vermagic for that module. Make sure the sample driver vermagic is exactly same as the existing kernel module on target device.
Please also refer to the VTune Amplifier document for further details on the sep driver build.
Copy the sepdk/src folder of the sampling driver to your target system by using ssh, ftp, adb, sdb etc anyways that supported by your system. Make sure you have root access of your target system, go to sepdk/src folder on the target shell, load the driver by executing the following command: $./insmod-sep3
The scripts will load the sampling drives automatically. If you are running on a resource restricted environment, try to add the “-re” option as following: $ ./insmod-sep3 -re
In the case that you may have to load the drivers manually, typically on a mobile device environment, e.g. Android, using the following command to load the sample drivers: $insmod pax/pax.ko $insmod sep3_10.ko $insmod vtsspp/vtsspp.ko
You may try lsmod to see if pax, sep3_10 and vtsspp kernel modules are loaded successfully in kernel. Once the sampling drivers are loaded in your target kernel, you are ready to collect the event based performance data for your target system. You need to disable the nmi_watchdog in the kernel before you start the performance collection. You may simply make it by the following command: $echo 0 >/proc/sys/kernel/nmi_watchdog | {
"pile_set_name": "Pile-CC"
} |
Publisher's Summary
In this eight track audio book, Anne Marshall combines her experience as a Health Coach and Clinical Hypnotherapist to offer you range of easy yet effective mind skills that can help to make your journey to slimness very much easier. Changing your physical eating and exercising habits is really important of course but if you do all that and still have negative self talk such as "I hate dieting" or 'weight loss is always a struggle for me" then you will be going a long way to sabotaging your own best efforts. This audio book is all about helping you to avoid those pitfalls, so that you can make the process of slimming down as effortless as possible and in each track you will be introduced to a combination of coaching skills and powerful psychological techniques to help you get into the most effective mindset for effortless slimming.
Track eight - A bonus track of powerful weight loss affirmations extracted from my CD Finding The Thinner You. This track should be listened to at a time and in a place where you are free to close your eyes and relax.
Anne Marshall is author of The Health Factor - Coach Yourself To Better Health and offers Wellness Coaching to help her clients achieve their health goals with speed and ease.
IMPORTANT: This ideas and suggestions presented within this audio are designed to offer you a simple introduction to weight loss coaching. They do not replace assistance from a professional coach, advisor or therapist. | {
"pile_set_name": "Pile-CC"
} |
DESCRIPTION
YOU ARE INVITED to National Night Out on August 7, 2018!
It is fun, dynamic, family-friendly event, which is part of a national campaign to promote police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. We couldn't do it without the help of our generous sponsors. Please click their logos below to learn more about these special community partners.
Events
Subscribe to newsletter
Disclaimer
All dates, times and events are subject to change without notice.
The information contained in this website is for informational purposes only. Each of the submitting organizations are individually responsible for keeping their events up to date – this website makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the events presented, or other information, products, services, or related graphics contained on the website for any purpose.
In no instance will we be liable for any loss or damage including without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage, or any loss or damage whatsoever arising from loss of data or profits arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this website.
Through this website you are able to link to other websites which are not under our control. Only the submitting organizations have control over the nature, content and availability of those sites. The inclusion of any links does not constitute an endorsement or statement about the accuracy or validity of the link or of the information provided through that link. | {
"pile_set_name": "Pile-CC"
} |
Microsoft Faces Stiff Mobile Challenge
0
Microsoft had a heck of week last week, didn’t it? It actually felt like it got its groove back with HoloLens, its holographic virtual reality glasses, which I have to say looked way cool. It also got our attention with the Windows 10 mobile strategy, and it showed off the desktop version of Cortana, something Siri can’t do.
In spite of its good, dare I say, great week, I have to wonder if Microsoft can make any headway in mobile. As of now, its tablet and phone marketshare numbers are simply abysmal. Microsoft is so far back in the marketshare pack, it’s going to take a huge leap to move the needle enough to matter.
That’s not to say that the company doesn’t have a mobile strategy. Satya Nadella has gotten well-deserved credit for refocusing the company, and creating a much more positive image. A united screen across mobile and desktop with Windows 10 could be attractive to consumers and developers alike, both of which have yet to warm to Windows mobile. But will it be enough to lift Microsoft from its current marketshare doldrums?
Microsoft bought Nokia last year in an effort to take control of the Windows mobile platform, and is finally creating a single-platform view across mobile and desktop. That’s great, as far as it goes, but people still aren’t buying Windows phones or even enough Surface tablets –and unless that turns around, it is going to have a very difficult go of it.
Let’s Look At The Mobile Phone Numbers
The company is betting that Windows 10 is going to be its mobile salvation and finally drive people to buy these devices, but we’ve heard that before and it hasn’t happened.
In fact, the company’s global marketshare for mobile devices is falling.
Consider looking at Kantar WordPanel mobile marketshare statistics. It’s a great resource, but it won’t make Microsoft or Windows fans happy. As of November, Windows’ phone marketshare in the US was sitting at a measly 3 percent. That’s after years of pushing the platform, and getting great product placement in movies movies and TV shows. What’s more, the number is actually down from 5 percent at the beginning of 2014.
I can hear fans of the platform sputtering: “But what about Europe?” What about it? Consider these November Kantar numbers:
England was sitting at just 7 percent, down from a high of 12 percent in August, 2013.
France? It had 9.8 percent, down from a high of 12.5 percent in October, 2013.
Even Italy, a Microsoft stronghold, was 12.7 percent, down from a high of 17.1 percent in December, 2013.
The trend is down all around and it doesn’t bode well for the company’s mobile initiatives. I know Microsoft will argue that once Windows 10 hits the streets and people see how well it integrates across mobile and desktop, this is all going to change, but it’s hard to see these numbers turning around enough to make a significant difference. You could in fact, argue that at this point, the market has hardened and Microsoft is going to have a tough time pushing through iOS/Android supremacy.
In case you’re wondering in today’s quarterly earnings report, Microsoft reported selling 10.5M Lumias. That’s up from 9.3M last quarter, and while up is better than down, it’s an incremental increase at best.
Surface Pro 3 To The Rescue?
Putting Windows Phone aside, we’re left with the Surface Pro 3, a tablet-laptop hybrid that Microsoft loves to point to as a big win, and it’s done well, no doubt. By most reports, it can and should feel good about it. Yet in spite of impressive 67 percent growth in 2014, the company marketshare remains miniscule.
That’s why Microsoft’s Windows 10 show was so important to the company. It gave them another opportunity to get sustained attention and it didn’t waste it. In fact, Microsoft actually wowed us a little bit, but don’t be fooled by a few minutes of HoloLens. As cool as it was, it’s never going to generate the kind of lift iPhone gives Apple or Android has given Google and by extension Samsung.
The Harsh Mobile Reality
Microsoft appears to have done what it needed to do, perhaps something it should have done long ago. It created a single view from phone to tablet to desktop. Unifying the operating system was an important step, but it’s going to take some monstrous gains in mobile marketshare, especially for phones, for it to matter.
The reality is if it can’t attain significant marketshare, it can’t attract developers. It’s really not going to matter how easy it is to develop across desktop and mobile if the developer class isn’t paying attention. It’s also important to remember that the Windows 10 story is going to appeal to companies more than consumers, and the phone choice today for the most part is in the hands of consumers. Most companies aren’t buying employees phones anymore, and most consumers aren’t paying attention to Windows phones.
That means it would take a consumer sea change to make significant gains, and that doesn’t seem likely in its current market state, no matter how well integrated Windows 10 is across devices. | {
"pile_set_name": "Pile-CC"
} |
Medium Stone Crusher For Sale Mill Gold
Get Price And Support
Simply complete the form below, click submit, you will get the price list and a Birnith representative will contact you within one business day. Please also feel free to contact us by email or phone. ( * Denotes a required field). | {
"pile_set_name": "Pile-CC"
} |
Live: Lathom Hall, Liverpool
This was The Beatles' eighth performance at Lathom Hall in Seaforth, Liverpool.
It was booked by Brian Kelly, who ran Beekay Promotions in a number of Liverpool venues including Litherland Town Hall, Alexandra Hall and the Aintree Institute. The Beatles performed at numerous Beekay shows in their early days.
Lathom Hall was built in 1884 as a social club, and was situated in the Seaforth district of Liverpool. It later became a cinema, face cream factory, and stained glass window workshop, before becoming a dance hall in the 1950s. This was The Beatles' third appearance at the venue in a week.
Buy my book!
Can buy me love
The Beatles Bible is run for the love of anything and everything to do with The Beatles. If you've learned something new about the band and wish to show your appreciation, why not make a small donation via PayPal? It'll help with server costs, research material etc... | {
"pile_set_name": "Pile-CC"
} |
07876 230652
0208 9450010
OF BALHAM
Doors
Your front doors are the primary route of entry and exit into the house.
You can improve home security by making simple adjustments to your front door.
Door, frames and locks
A rim latch (Yale type) on its own is not sufficient. The door should also be fitted preferably with a 5 lever mortice deadlock, though insurance companies will accept a rim automatic deadlock; both must be to British Standard 3621 or the equivalent European Standard EN12209.
Advice on front door security while the house is occupied will vary, depending on whom you speak to. Fire Safety Officers will advise that, for safety reasons, the mortice deadbolt should not be engaged when the house is occupied, as locating and engaging the key can cause unnecessary delay in escaping from the scene of a fire. Crime Prevention Officers may suggest that a rim latch on its own is insufficient in providing adequate security and that engaging the lock would increase this, as well as the safety of young children in preventing them from wandering. Clearly these are issues which need to be considered. If you feel fire safety is the priority, additional security can be obtained by fitting draw bolts to the top and bottom of the door.
Quality locks are only as strong as the doors and frames to which they are attached. Ensure that the frame is sound and the door suitable for external use; for instance, a wooden hollow core door would not be suitable. It should be of substantial construction, at least 44mm (13/4") thick to support the mortice lock and hung on three strong 100mm (4") hinges. The rim latch and the mortice should be fitted 45 to 60cm (18-24") apart. In the door itself recessed or decorative panels should be a minimum of 9mm (1/3") thick.
Consider fitting a London Bar (metal strip on frame side) to support the strike box, or Birmingham bar to support the frame on the hinge side. If the door is weak consider fitting a sheet steel plate or door reinforcer on the outside covering the lock area.
Timber frames should be sound and securely bolted or screwed to the the walls every 600mm (23") around the whole frame.
Glazed panels
Doors with glazed panels are inherently less secure than solid doors, hence the need for a deadlock. Consider replacing ordinary or toughened glass panels with laminated glass - two pieces of glass bonded together with a sheet of laminate - as they offer much greater resistance to attack.
Letter boxes
Letter boxes can be used by the criminal, either to extract goods from within in close proximity to the door, commonly door keys, or to work vulnerable locking devices from the inside.
Letter plates should conform to British Standard. They should be positioned not closer then 400 mm from the door lock and under no circumstances should they be fitted to the bottom rail of the door. An internal cover plate offers additional security, as does a letter basket, though you might wish to consider removing the bottom, allowing the mail to fall to the floor and thus preventing theft of the mail.
Front door security
For added safety and security fit a spy hole and door chain or limiter. These will enable you to deal with callers to your front door whilst retaining a level of security.
UPVC/PVCU front doors
UPVC/PVCU front doors are generally unsuitable for retro-fit security devices. Not only is the material not strong enough to support devices fitted with steel screws unless secured into the internal metal framework, but such changes to the original design may invalidate an existing warranty or possibly damage the integral locking assembly. If in doubt, consult the installer/manufacturer. Modern designs will usually incorporate deadlock shoot bolts or a multi-point locking system, both throwing a number of bolts from the door into the frame. Under these circumstances there will not normally be any need for additional devices.
Back Doors
The door should be fitted with a 5 lever 2 bolt mortice sash lock halfway up the door, (a deadlock with a handle for convenience). Unlike front doors, many insurance companies do not specify that they should be to British Standard 3621 or equivalent European Standard EN 12209, though the use of this standard of lock is recommended.
The sash lock should be supplemented by mortice rack bolts (bolts fitted approximately 150mm (6") from the top and bottom of the door into the wood and operated internally) or surface-mounted locking bolts top and bottom. They should always be fitted at 90º to the grain of the wood, reducing the likelihood of the wood splitting if subjected to pressure.
Any glass panels should be laminated and fitted from the inside to prevent the putty or beading being removed. Grilles could also be fitted to the inside of the panels.
French doors
Also known as French windows, they are intrinsically less secure than single leaf doors, which may reflect on their comparative lack of popularity as compared with the modern patio door. However, this need not be the case provided that suitable security measures are taken.
Both doors should be fitted with mortice rack bolts (bolts fitted within the door and operated internally by a threaded key). They should always be fitted at 90 º to the grain of the wood, reducing the likelihood of the wood splitting if subjected to pressure. Alternatively, use surface-mounted locking bolts (push to lock, key to open). Whichever type you use, fit top and bottom to provide rigidity.
If the style of door is capable of it, a mortice sash lock can be fitted for extra security (rebate sets may also be required).
As most French Doors are outward opening, the addition of hinge bolts is also recommended. They should be located 100-150mm (4-6") below the top hinge and similarly above the bottom.
Note: It would be acceptable, for insurance purposes, for key operated bolts only to be fitted top and bottom of both doors.
Consider replacing ordinary or toughened glass panels with laminated glass - two pieces of glass bonded together with a sheet of laminate - as they offer much greater resistance to attack.
UPVC/PVCU French doors are generally unsuitable for retro-fit security devices. Not only is the material not strong enough to support devices fitted with steel screws unless secured into the internal metal framework, but such changes to the original design may invalidate an existing warranty or possibly damage the integral locking assembly. If in doubt, consult the installer/manufacturer. Modern designs will usually incorporate deadlock shoot bolts or a multi-point locking system, both throwing a number of bolts from the door into the frame. Under these circumstances there will not normally be any need for additional devices.
Patio door
Entry through a patio door is a common means of entry and therefore, unless the doors are fitted with a multi-locking system, it is best to fit extra locks. These are fitted on the bottom fixed frame pushing through to the sliding frame in the centre and on the side frame at the opening point no lower than a third of the way from the top of the door. Most such locks are push to lock and key to open and are therefore easy to use. Make sure there is enough frame to fit them on if drilling is required. If in doubt, consult the installer or manufacturer.
A dual screw can be fitted between both frames but it is more awkward to use, so there can be a tendency to leave it unlocked, thus defeating the object. An alternative would be to fit long-throw bolts top and bottom of the opening door.
Some patio doors can be lifted off their track. If you can lift it more than 1/4" simply screw wood blocks of a suitable depth into the channel above the opening door to prevent this. Alternatively, anti-lift devices are available from locksmiths. | {
"pile_set_name": "Pile-CC"
} |
Take a closer look at our stats, accolades and facts that reflect why Clarkson delivers a great return on education; how our mission, vision, values and plans for the future honor our history; the university leaders who bring perspective and expertise to our boundary-spanning education; and our appreciation of a global community that compels us to engage in solutions and innovative technologies to create real wealth for society.
Wanted: Competitive collaborators, thinkers, doers, dreamers and believers who want to go beyond the status quo and join teams creating what’s next. The Clarkson experience is designed for talented and ambitious students who want a hands-on and global ready education. The results lead to accelerated career opportunities, rewarding and creative personal lives, and deep lifetime connections. Are you ready? Meet our admissions team and explore your options.
Get publicity for your story or check out our news releases, Clarkson news clips, social media conversations, photo galleries and extensive calendar of on and off campus events, meetings, symposia, sports and more. See why at Clarkson we are the place and time to defy convention by continually asking “What’s next?” The answers can come from anywhere—undergraduates, graduate students, faculty, staff and alumni—and we expect (and respect) the unexpected.
For the Media
For Faculty & Staff
Contact Marketing & External Relations
Office Location:315 Science Center
Mailing Address:Clarkson UniversityBox 5535
Phone: 315/268-4483
11-28-2000
Clarkson Helps Area Schools Teach Hands-on, Project-based Science
Not many middle school students would volunteer to pick through the trash bins from the school cafeteria. But seventh and eighth graders from Colton-Pierrepont and Parishville-Hopkinton school districts are doing just that this fall — not to mention watching food decompose, growing micro-organisms and learning the chemical content of items we throw away in the trash.
The activities are the result of a $950,000 multi-year grant Clarkson received from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to run programs that take a message of excitement about science, environmental awareness, career education and tools for problem-solving into the local schools.
Graduate students from Clarkson are developing and teaching new hands-on, experiment-based science and technology curriculum units to seventh and eighth graders at Colton-Pierrepont Central School and Parishville-Hopkinton Central School.
The classes are based on an approach called project-based learning, in which students must identify a problem, learn about it, come up with solutions, and test those solutions. The problem the middle school students are tackling this year: what to do about leftover food in the cafeteria.
“They will look at composting as a solution for reducing the solid wastes,” said Susan Powers, associate professor of civil and environmental engineering at Clarkson and director of the project. “So during the year they are going to learn about biology of microorganisms, about chemistry, about physical science. The technology class is going to design and build compost bins. And the science class will look at the best way to compost, such as the ratio of different materials, the ideal temperature and the chemical composition.”
Students learn by doing rather than through lectures and memorization.
A recent lesson for seventh graders involved determining whether organic or inorganic items decomposed more quickly, and whether there was a difference in the rate of decomposition when using compost or sterile soil. For the experiment, each student buried an item in either compost or sterile soil; these included a lime wedge, metal, pear, Styrofoam, tomato, cardboard, and watermelon.
Colton-Pierrepont science teacher Walter Kissam assists the Clarkson students and complements the project-based learning with additional science lessons on the other days. Kissam says this approach is effective: “The excitement level is high. They’re engaged. It doesn’t get better than this.”
As well, he points out that New York State’s new standards call for just this type of activity.
The project-based learning activities are an integrated piece of the two school districts’ 7th and 8th grade science and technology curriculum. “We have very enthusiastic teachers,” said Powers. “The schools are really thinking about innovative ways to do things.”
Does this mean that the school cafeterias will start composting their solid waste? “The ultimate goal is not to develop a long-term solution,” said Powers. “That would be great, of course, but the main purpose is to use this as a vehicle to teach science and math and how to solve problems.” | {
"pile_set_name": "Pile-CC"
} |
A Celebration of Community Donor Reception
April 24 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Event Navigation
The Celebration of Community event will be held on Wednesday April 24th from 7 PM – 9 PM in the Temerty Commons. Please join us to celebrate our community and recognize the individuals and groups who have been outstanding supporters of Havergal College. | {
"pile_set_name": "Pile-CC"
} |
Class Notes - WEEK 6 (Oct 15, 16, 21); Chapter 7 - COMM 2AA3
Premium
5
Pages
125
Views
Unlock Document
School
McMaster University
Department
Commerce
Course
COMMERCE 1BA3
Professor
Aadil Merali Juma
Semester
Fall
Description
WEEK 6 COMM 2AA3
Chapter 7: Reporting and Interpreting Sales Revenue, Receivables and Cash
October 15, 17, 2013
Sales Revenue
Many companies try to overstate revenue – accounting income is not taxable income; overstate to maximize return to
shareholders; more revenues, more support from shareholders, which reflect in stock prices
Revenue Recognition Principle – recognize revenues when
1. The earnings process is complete or nearly complete (service performed)
Transfer of ownership – reasonable assumption that service has been performed
Shipping term – (F.O.B = free on board; freight on board)
F.O.B Shipping Point – the title of goods passes from the seller to the buyer at the sellers point of sale
o If damaged in transit; buyer is responsible
o Auditors want to see that goods have been received; other wise revenue is overstated
F.O.B Destinations – the title of goods passes from the selling to the buyer when the goods are
delivered to the buyer
o Property of seller until reaches buyer; insurance/liability is sellers responsibility
Eg/ Dec 21 end of fiscal year; FOB Shipping Point; in transit; inventory recognized on buyer balance
sheet; revenue recognized by seller
Risk transfer may be a better method than title transfer, to determine reasonable assurance of collection –
title transfer is sufficient
Sales revenue is reduced by (contra-revenues accounts); debit balance because revenues are usually credited
1. Credit card discounts – credit card companies charge a fee
o Eg/ customer pays $20, credit card company takes $1 (credit card discount), business
receives $19
o Companies accept credit cards for several reasons (even though revenue is lost to credit card
companies):
To increase sales
To avoid providing credit directly to customers
To avoid losses due to bad checks – hurt credit history and incur huge charges
To receive payment more quickly – checks can be post-dated, credit is instantaneous
Default on credit card payments are not incurred by business, but by credit card
company
Credit card collections are liquid – cash
2. Sales returns and allowances
o When customers are sold damaged merchandise, they can either
Return the merchandise and receive a full refund sales returns
Keep the merchandise but receive some credit (either reduction in A/R, store credit,
or cash) sales allowance
Credit
Cash return – reduces cash
Can reduce A/R
Credit note; can use it to purchase more goods (credit like a liability, similar
to owing them money)
Debit losses (if thrown away) or inventory (if took merchandise back)
o Refer to Accounting for Bad Debt (below)
3. Sales discounts (cash discounts) – discounts given to customers to encourage early payment; most
common
o When companies allow customers to purchase merchandise on an open account, the
customer promises to pay the company in the future for the purchase
o When customers purchase on open account, they may be offered a sales discount to
encourage early payment
o Discount terms are expressed as follows:
2/10, n/30
n = net
1 WEEK 6 COMM 2AA3
o Savings:
With discount terms of 2/10, n/30, a customer saves $2 on a $100 purchase by
paying on the 10 day instead of the 30 day
To save $2, have to pay $98 20 days earlier; opportunity cost
Interest rate for 20 days = amount saved/amount paid = $2/$98 = 2.04%
o Saving $2 by sacrificing $98, 20 days earlier
Annual Interest Rate = 365 days / 20 days x 2.04% = 37.23%
o Savings per year
The buyer should take the discount unless
Interest rate on their borrowed money is greater than 37.23%
Return on their investment opportunities is greater than 37.23%
Companies may not take advantage of discount:
Company does not have the cash
Can make a better investment
o Eg/ 3/20, n/45
Interest rate for 25 days = $3/$97
Annual Interest Rate = 365/25 x $3/$97
o Accounting for Sales Discount
Sales and receivables are recorded at the gross amount; gross amount recording
means that business assumes that the discount will not be taken, when discount is
taken, record contra-revenue account
Alternative; net method – assume that discount will be taken; if discount is
not taken, then reverse discount with “additional other revenue” (not taught
in this course) more conservative
Sales discounts taken by customers are debited to the Sales Discounts account, only
when the customer pays within the discount period
o Eg/
On June 24, 2007, XYZ Inc. sold to ABC Inc. goods for $20,000 on credit with the
following terms (2/10, n/30)
On July 2, 2007, ABC paid 60% of the June 24 invoice to XYZ Inc. (in discount period)
On July 23, 2007, ABC paid the balance of their account to XYZ Inc. (outside discount
period)
Entries:
On the income statement
Sales revenue
Less: Credit card discounts
Sales discounts
Sales returns and allowances
Net sales
2. An exchange transaction takes place
Payment has ben made, or on credit
3. Collection is reasonably assured
Debt amount is collectible; goods will not be returned
Recognize revenue, even though debt collection is not reasonably assured
o Eg/ Blackberry wrote off $946 million of recognized revenue; recognized revenue when units were
shipped to service provided, who were to ship items to customers –service providers returned
2 WEEK 6 COMM 2AA3
devices to blackberry; take them back or don’t take them back (service providers will no longer sell
blackberry products); overstated nearly $1 billion of revenue collection is not reasonably assured
Accounting for Bad Debt
Bad debts result from credit customers who will not pay the business the amounts they owe, regardless of collection efforts
o Certain that customer will not pay
o Can sell A/R factor to credit collection agency
Direct Write-Off Method
o Assumes all A/R are collectible
o Recognizes bad debt expense when A/R are determined to be uncollectible (i.e. when A/R are written off) | {
"pile_set_name": "Pile-CC"
} |
Tabs
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Preparing for Easter
i got the greatest news this!
i went from having 4 midterms this week to only 2!
This will be my only post for this week since i still have 2 more next week,
but then when i'm done with midterm, i'll post another project/ craft =D
so for today's post, i have prepared this craft for my korean school once again
the idea for making this came to me while i was shopping for things online >.<
frankly, what you see now came from my "original" drawing from this
and here's the tutorial, (it was so hard coming up with new ideas for each of these flower eggs
Start with a cloth stem wire
Clipped off 3 6inches off of one long 18" stem wire
Then burn/ melt the center hole on the bottom side of the pastic egg
(they look like faces >.<)
Now take a nose plier and
make a circle
then bend the wire downwards
using hot glue, glue the inside the egg
(i plied some glue in there since the hot glue nossel won't reach all the way and used my finger to pat it down)
also use hot glue on the outside to put more reinforcement
my eggs lined up~
In order to turn them into a flower option 1:
use a fake flower and clip off one
disassemble the flower and keep everything from it
reassemble them into the egg stem like so
using hot glue, start gluing them from
egg to first pedal --> small cone
small cone --> 2nd pedal
2nd pedal --> large cone
large cone --> 3rd pedal
3rd pedal --> to the bulb?
when you glue them all together it should form a rose, since i clipped off a fake rose
sorry for bad quality but here's the finished flower egg!~~
Option 2: take out the small cone, large cone, and the bulb
instead use the leaves
option 3: using scrapbook paper cut out a pattern (3 different layers)
option 4: using scrapbook paper cut it out in a circle and fold them
(if you need further help leave me a comment, i'll post up another tutorial for these)
Option 5: using ribbons make loops
(i used two different ribbons to make loops)
and used the 3rd ribbon to make a ribbon bow
Then finished it off with a scrapbook paper like in OPTION 3
Option 6: Scepter flower
(i'll be honest here, i ran out of idea and it turn into this >.<)
Using ribbon and beads on string hot glue them to place as seen
i wasn't sure if i wanted to make it into a bouquet or a plant so as of now i put them in Tangeled cup~ | {
"pile_set_name": "Pile-CC"
} |
Is elegant, modern, cool and original theme for your device, really beautiful icons. Includes theme for SBSettings, ColorKeyboard, Notification Center, 2 Phone.app UI, LS, StatusBar, Messages.app, Whatsapp UI, icons that have been detailed one by one, App Store apps icons masked, also includes a complete UI for your Device and much more!
It's a really good theme with which could provide excellent customization to your device. More features very soon. If you need more icons send me a email ;) | {
"pile_set_name": "Pile-CC"
} |
Subsets and Splits
No saved queries yet
Save your SQL queries to embed, download, and access them later. Queries will appear here once saved.