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I've often seen "bis" appended to versions of protocols (eg v.34bis or httpbis).
What does "bis" mean or stand for?
A telecom engineer I know thinks it might be French in origin.
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Is the question about the general meaning of "bis" or more specific to how HTTPbis relates to HTTP? – Bruno Feb 2 '12 at 0:54
@Bruno - it was specifically about what bis means in general, but I'd definitely be interested in http vs httpbis – J. Polfer Feb 2 '12 at 0:56
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As others have already said, "bis" comes from "twice" or "repeat". It's used to indicate a second variant of something (although usually with only minor variations that don't warrant a new name).
In the context of HTTP, HTTPbis is the name of the working group in charge of refining HTTP. According to its charter:
The working group will refine RFC2616 to:
• Incorporate errata and updates (e.g., references, IANA registries, ABNF)
• Fix editorial problems which have led to misunderstandings of the specification
• Clarify conformance requirements
• Remove known ambiguities where they affect interoperability
• Clarify existing methods of extensibility
• Remove or deprecate those features that are not widely implemented and also unduly affect interoperability
• Where necessary, add implementation advice
In doing so, it should consider:
• Implementer experience
• Demonstrated use of HTTP
• Impact on existing implementations and deployments
The last paragraph (emphasis mine) explains why they've used "bis" in this context, since they explicitly don't want a new version.
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(from http://whatis.techtarget.com/definition/0,,sid9_gci211669,00.html)
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I'm looking for a library to create Bayes nets and perform learning and inference on them in Scala (or Java, in case of lack of a better solution). The library should be actively maintained, performant, preferably easy, definitely well-documented unless the usage is really straightforward. Free, open-source and commercial alternatives are ok, but for commercial solutions a free trial is required.
An ideal solution would be the equivalent of what in the .NET world is Infer.NET by Microsoft Research, but more documented.
Thanks in advance!
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This might be helpful stackoverflow.com/questions/5363855/implement-bayes-net/… – ŁukaszBachman Feb 2 '12 at 13:11
and here is direct link to weka (also mentioned in response Łukasz referred you to) – wmz Feb 2 '12 at 13:14
@ŁukaszBachman: Thanks, but I've already looked at JavaBayes and found it old and not performant, although quite documented... – emaster70 Feb 2 '12 at 13:59
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FACTORIE is a young project, but it fits the bill and is implemented in Scala:
It's developed by Andrew McCallum and his lab at UMass, who are also responsible for the hugely useful MALLET machine learning toolkit.
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FACTORIE might be great, but it's not straightforward - at least to me - and the documentation falls very short of the requirement... +1 anyway – emaster70 Feb 2 '12 at 14:02
Does FACTORIE support Bayesian network out of the box? – Erik Allik Feb 17 at 20:45
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Perhaps Banjo fits the bill? I'm not sure how actively it is developed, but I know it has been around for at least a few years ... (never used it myself).
Banjo: Bayesian Network Inference with Java Objects
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Some Java alternatives to Infer.NET were presented as answers to this question. So, I think basically you're asking about either a follow up to that question (it was asked during the second half of 2010) with respect to Java or fully Scala-based solution.
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You might want to look into SMILE. It is free and has Java API. Other free options in Java are UnBBayes and SamIam.
• UnBBayes
• SamIam
Samiam includes two main components: a graphical user interface and a reasoning engine. The graphical interface lets users develop Bayesian network models and save them in a variety of formats. The reasoning engine supports many tasks including: classical inference; parameter estimation; time-space tradeoffs; sensitivity analysis; and explanation-generation based on MAP and MPE.
Pure Scala and free options are FACTORIE (already mentioned) and Figaro. But Figaro currently lacks learning part.
• Figaro - Probabilistic Modeling
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I'm developing an app where the user can take up to 3 photo's which will eventually be added as attachment to an e-mail.
On an iPhone 3G with 4.2.1 AND on an iPhone 4 with 5.0.1 this works correctly, I can loop through the singleton and add the photo's from a dictionary to the attachment.
On an iPhone 4 with 4.3.3 the last photo will be added to the attachment but not correctly. The other two have a preview but the third one is added as a file (as seen in the screenshot below).
After receiving the mail with the attachments the third photo is only 4kb of size and when opened, only contains the icon.
The strange thing is, it works on an older device with an older iOS version, so I assume this is an OS bug.
Does anyone had any problems with iOS 4.3.3 and attachments? Am I doing something wrong? Is this a known bug with a known fix?
If you need any extra info, please dont hesitate to ask.
This has been reported to Apple and will be handled as a bug.
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Apple replied:
This is a follow-up to Bug ID# 10826049.
Engineering has provided the following feedback regarding this issue:
If this works correctly with iOS 5.0.1 we currently have no plans to release a fix specifically for iOS 4.3.3.
If you have any questions or concern regarding this issue, please update your report directly (http://bugreport.apple.com).
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Im trying to better understand how the huffman decoder works. Ive got a code table but im having a hard time trying to understand how the decoder would work because of ambiguity in the binary string.
(im learning this in prep for my final year at uni)
my table:
Data Hcode
0, 0
1, 1
2, 10
3, 11
17, 100
18, 101
19, 110
29, 111
If i have a huffman code string like 010011 i can return many different combinations of data so how can i discriminate?
i understand the huffman logic in BST representation and you follow a path to a given leaf which the path resembles the code for that given value between (0-255(ascii)) but i still dont know how you can discriminate between returning data: 0,1,0 or data: 0,17
do i really have to enforce 2 bit codes on data 0 and 1? (00 and 01)
i hope ive explained the best i can XD
If your wondering how I generated the table - your gonna kill me because i didnt use tree logic to generate it. Althought i sorted the data (random bytes) on frequency - i generated the Hcodes by converting the element position number into binary (hency why i called this post Poor Mans Huffman).
Many Thanks for any advice.
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The code table is wrong. Huffman odes are supposed to be prefix free. This is neccessary in order to decode them afterwards without ambiguities.
If you would use a binary tree for creating the codes, this would automatically ensure the "prefix freeness". See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Huffman_coding
And now, I am going to kill you ... ;)
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Not only is the code table wrong, the lengths of the codes are also wrong. If you have two one-bit codes, you have already used up all of the code space, and can have no other codes. What you have shown is not only not a Huffman code and not a prefix code -- it is in fact not a code at all.
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having a List of integers (for example: 1 - 3 - 4) how can I convert it in a string of this type:
string values = "1,3,4";
Thanks in advance.
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Another solution would be the use of Aggregate. This is known to be much slower then the other provided solutions!
var ints = new List<int>{1,2,3,4};
var strings =
ints.Select(i => i.ToString(CultureInfo.InvariantCulture))
.Aggregate((s1, s2) => s1 + ", " + s2);
See comments below why you should not use it. Use String.Join or a StringBuilder instead.
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-1 Notoriously bad solution to create strings like this (especially when the list is long). String.Join or StringBuilder are the way to go. Sad for Stack Overflow that a low quality OP does not even know how to accept the best answer. – Gert Arnold Feb 12 '12 at 10:53
@GertArnold I agree with you. Just wanted to show another solution and forgot to mention anything performance. I tried to delete this answer but I can't. I will update the answer to not use it. – Martijn B Feb 12 '12 at 11:47
That's very generous. Removed the downvote. – Gert Arnold Feb 12 '12 at 12:12
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var nums = new List<int> {1, 2, 3};
var result = string.Join(", ", nums);
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Thank you Meysam – Ciupaz Feb 11 '12 at 13:42
Note that this doesn't work in .NET 3.5 and earlier (the second parameter must be a string[]). See Albin Sunnanbo's answer. – Itison Jan 9 '13 at 21:21
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var ints = new List<int>{1,3,4};
var stringsArray = ints.Select(i=>i.ToString()).ToArray();
var values = string.Join(",", stringsArray);
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Thank you Albin. E for the revers task, from a string of integer with commas, I need to obtain a List<int>. Luigi – Ciupaz Feb 11 '12 at 9:24
In .NET 4 String.Join has an overload taking an IEnumerable<T> so this can be done without the intermediate array (this overload calls ToString() on each input element): string.Join(",", ints). – Richard Feb 11 '12 at 9:25
@Ciupaz, for the reverse task, use String.Split(). – Albin Sunnanbo Feb 11 '12 at 11:44
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public static string ToCommaString(this List<int> list)
if (list.Count <= 0)
return ("");
if (list.Count == 1)
return (list[0].ToString());
System.Text.StringBuilder sb = new System.Text.StringBuilder(list[0].ToString());
for (int x = 1; x < list.Count; x++)
sb.Append("," + list[x].ToString());
return (sb.ToString());
public static List<int> CommaStringToIntList(this string _s)
string[] ss = _s.Split(',');
foreach (string s in ss)
return (list);
String s = "1,2,3,4";
List<int> list = s.CommaStringToIntList();
s = list.ToCommaString();
s += ",6";
list = s.CommaStringToIntList();
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I'm trying to figure out what "continuation bytes" are (for curiousity sake) in the UTF-8 encoding.
Wikipedia introduces this term in the UTF-8 article without defining it at all
Google search returns no useful information either. I'm about to jump into the official specification, but would preferably read a high-level summary first.
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Looks like somebody just edited the Wikipedia article. (: – tripleee Feb 20 '12 at 13:08
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A continuation byte in UTF-8 is any byte where the top two bits are 10.
They are the subsequent bytes in multi-byte sequences. The following table may help:
Unicode code points Range Encoding Binary value
U+000000-U+00007f 0xxxxxxx 0xxxxxxx
U+000080-U+0007ff 110yyyxx 00000yyy xxxxxxxx
U+000800-U+00ffff 1110yyyy yyyyyyyy xxxxxxxx
U+010000-U+10ffff 11110zzz 000zzzzz yyyyyyyy xxxxxxxx
Here you can see how the Unicode code points map to UTF-8 multi-byte byte sequences, and their equivalent binary values.
The basic rules are this:
1. If a byte starts with a 0 bit, it's a single byte value less than 128.
2. If it starts with 11, it's the first byte of a multi-byte sequence and the number of 1 bits at the start indicates how many bytes there are in total (110xxxxx has two bytes, 1110xxxx has three and 11110xxx has four).
3. If it starts with 10, it's a continuation byte.
This distinction allows quite handy processing such as being able to back up from any byte in a sequence to find the first byte of that code point. Just search backwards until you find one not beginning with the 10 bits.
Similarly, it can also be used for a UTF-8 strlen by only counting non-10xxxxxx bytes.
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In short words, continuation bytes are the bytes except first byte or single byte. In UTF-8, continuation bytes are started with 0x10.
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“Continuation byte” isn’t a term but a normal English word and the term “byte.” If used as a pseudo-term, it may confuse the reader.
The Unicode Standard uses this expression in one place only, Ch. 5, clause 5.22: “For example, consider the first three bytes of a four-byte UTF-8 sequence, followed by a byte which cannot be a valid continuation byte: .” In this context, the meaning is clear: it’s just a byte that continues something, namely a sequence of bytes.
The Wikipedia page apparently uses “continuation byte” to mean any byte in the UTF-8 encoding except the first byte of the encoded form of a character.
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Here's the code I have which takes a string and reverse it
name = "I CAN REVERSE THIS"
def reverse_string(name_string)
string_arr = []
string_arr = name_string.split('')
for i in 1..(string_arr.length)
new_string = "#{new_string}#{string_arr[-i]}"
#return new_string
new_name = reverse_string(name)
puts new_name
Why does my reverse_string function returns "1..18" if no return actions is called inside the function, but returns expected results if return action is called?
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Are you trying to rewrite reverse method?? – bjhaid Feb 26 '12 at 12:56
New to Ruby; was just exploring; seems like best way to learn is to rewrite simple methods. – ZeTradr Feb 27 '12 at 15:52
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In Ruby, a method's implicit return value (if no explicit call to return is being made) is the return value of the last statement in that method. In this case that is the for, which apparently returns what it iterated over.
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make sense; Thanks ! – ZeTradr Feb 26 '12 at 8:29
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I use granite ds in my java server , but , when 100 user they're connected to flex application , granite return this error "Could not get channel id for message: flex.messaging.messages.RemotingMessage" Thank for the help.
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There's a hundred reasons why this could happen. You're not helping yourself by not helping us. Can you show code? How about some actual information? Voting to close. – J_A_X Mar 1 '12 at 18:21
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This is not an error but just a warning issued by the AMF3Serializer class. It can happen, for example, when the server is sending data without explicitly using a declared channel.
You can safely ignore this warning: channel identification is only used in order to handle legacy (ie: old-fashion) serialization options (legacyCollection / legacyXMLDocument), see Adobe documentation about them here (the "Configuring AMF serialization on a channel" section).
It is very unlikely that you need to use these very specific serialization options. So, again, just ignore or disable this warning.
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I have many hexcodes here and I want to get them into Java without appending 0x to every entity. Like:
0102FFAB and I have to do the following:
byte[] test = {0x01, 0x02, 0xFF, 0xAB};
And I have many hexcodes which are pretty long. Is there any way to make this automatically?
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In what form do you have those hex codes, String? – Thomas Mar 8 '12 at 10:44
no just plaintext in a file.... but i do not want to read them out of that file, just get them hardcoded into the java program – vlad Mar 8 '12 at 10:45
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You could try and put the hex codes into a string and then iterate over the string, similar to this:
String input = "0102FFAB";
byte[] bytes = new byte[input.length() / 2];
for( int i = 0; i < input.length(); i+=2)
bytes[i/2] = Integer.decode( "0x" + input.substring( i, i + 2 ) ).byteValue();
Note that this requires even length strings and it is quite a quick and dirty solution. However, it should still get you started.
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it's quick and dirty but it works for that :-) – vlad Mar 8 '12 at 13:41
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You can use BigInteger to load a long hex string.
public static void main(String[] args) {
String hex = "c33b2cfca154c3a3362acfbde34782af31afb606f6806313cc0df40928662edd3ef1d630ab1b75639154d71ed490a36e5f51f6c9d270c4062e8266ad1608bdc496a70f6696fa6e7cd7078c6674188e8a49ecba71fad049a3d483ccac45d27aedfbb31d82adb8135238b858143492b1cbda2e854e735909256365a270095fc";
byte[] bytes2 = hexToBytes(hex);
for(byte b: bytes2)
System.out.printf("%02x", b & 0xFF);
public static byte[] hexToBytes(String hex) {
// add a 10 to the start to avoid sign issues, or an odd number of characters.
BigInteger bi2 = new BigInteger("10" +hex, 16);
byte[] bytes2 = bi2.toByteArray();
byte[] bytes = new byte[bytes2.length-1];
System.arraycopy(bytes2, 1, bytes, 0, bytes.length);
return bytes;
note: it handles the possibility that there is one hex value short at the start.
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I am plotting a time series with mean values of a response variable as points (y-axis) by month (x-axis).
Values lying on the x-axis (i.e. 0 values) are clipped. I can change the limits of the y axis to include some padding below 0, but I prefer not to.
Is there a way to plot these 0 points in front of, or on-top of the x-axis?
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Try this,
q <- qplot(1:10,1:10,size=I(10)) + scale_y_continuous(expand=c(0,0))
gt <- ggplot_gtable(ggplot_build(q))
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Thanks. I could not get this to work. ggplot_gtable not recognized... – user1267299 Mar 14 '12 at 18:23
you should update your packages – baptiste Mar 14 '12 at 18:48
Will do, and try again. Thank you! – user1267299 Mar 15 '12 at 5:36
Subbing in the following code turns off clipping when faceting: gt$layout$clip[grep("panel",gt$layout$name)] <- "off" – jslefche May 20 '13 at 17:18
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You can use attribute expand() on the scale_y
Exemple for 10% each side of y scale :
ggplot(mydata, aes(y = value, x = mydate)) +
geom_point() +
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Thank you. This works by expanding the range of the y axis. It works nicely, but I would prefer something like that suggested by baptiste above. i.e., the x axis starts at 0, but the 0 points are plotted on-top of it. Thank you for your help, though. – user1267299 Mar 14 '12 at 18:33
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Use clip().
clip(-0.5, 4.1, -0.5, 4.1)
points(0.85, 1, col = 'red', cex = 2)
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I couldn't figure out how to make this work within ggplot script. I also tried plotting the figure, then clipping and adding a point on top. But that did not work either. Thanks. – user1267299 Mar 14 '12 at 18:28
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I have a quick question here. Let say I have a view file myView.ctp in cakePHP and inside my view I have some javascript (which I have there for a reason). I know I can tell cake to put my javascript code into the header section of my page by using the scriptStart() and scriptEnd() blocks like:
<?php $html->scriptStart(array('inline' => false)); ?>
// My script code goes here...
<?php $html->scriptEnd(); ?>
The array('inline' => false) is what actually tells cake to put my script in the header. Now my question is this: How do I achieve the same thing for css codes (WITHOUT putting my css codes into an external file)? This techniques seem to only work for javascript codes.
Thank you
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Styles always belong into the head. Maybe you can try style() and if not fitting search the docs, e.g. css() then hacking cakePHP to add the functionality you need. – hakre Mar 15 '12 at 15:23
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i think you can use this link api13.cakephp.org/class/html-helper
and view style topic. for view example use this link
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$css = $this->Html->tag('style', '/* my css */');
The addScript() function on the view will append your script to the $scripts_for_layout var.
Edit: Comment reiterated something important I missed so I revised the answer.
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"WITHOUT putting my css codes into an external file" – Dave Mar 15 '12 at 18:50
@Dave Whoops totally missed that. Revised the answer. – jeremyharris Mar 20 '12 at 13:45
Still missed the point - he wants to be able to write the style code in his view, but have it populate in his header (layout) file. – Dave Mar 20 '12 at 15:39
Wow I'm terrible at this, huh? Giving it another go... – jeremyharris Mar 20 '12 at 17:08
Not able to test, but removed my downvote now, as it appears your answer is on track :) – Dave Mar 20 '12 at 18:46
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I have two classes in java that need to run at the same time - A Crawler class ( that basically implements a web crawler, and keeps printing out urls as it encounters them ), and an Indexer class, which as of now, is supposed to simply print the urls crawled.
For this, my Indexer class has a Queue :
public static Queue<String> urls = new LinkedList();
And in the toVisit() function of my Crawler class, I have the following :
Indexer.urls.add( url ) // where url is a String
The Crawler is working totally fine, since it prints out all the urls that it has encountered, but for some reason, these urls do not get added to the Queue in my Indexer class. Any idea why this may be the case ?
The toVisit() method from Crawler.java is as follows :
public void visit(Page page) {
int docid = page.getWebURL().getDocid();
String url = page.getWebURL().getURL();
String domain = page.getWebURL().getDomain();
String path = page.getWebURL().getPath();
String subDomain = page.getWebURL().getSubDomain();
String parentUrl = page.getWebURL().getParentUrl();
System.out.println("Docid: " + docid);
System.out.println("URL: " + url);
System.out.println("Domain: '" + domain + "'");
System.out.println("Sub-domain: '" + subDomain + "'");
System.out.println("Path: '" + path + "'");
System.out.println("Parent page: " + parentUrl);
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You should post a SSCCE. Also if the 2 operations run in different threads you will need some sort of synchronization, or even better, to use a thread safe queue implementation. – assylias Mar 30 '12 at 9:18
So you are running two different applications (processes) - So there is no chance to access the static variable of the other application. – powerMicha Mar 30 '12 at 9:23
agree with others. write a simple main which starts the 2 classes as a thread. – BigMike Mar 30 '12 at 9:24
Ok, so if start both as threads in a single main(), then static variables can be accessed right ? – arya Mar 30 '12 at 9:27
Yes. I suggest you to change your two main classes in order to implement Runnable and have a third class having just the main function which allocates the threads and starts them. – BigMike Mar 30 '12 at 9:29
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Okay, so I solved my problem by doing as suggested by BigMike. I implemented the Runnable interface in my two classes, and then ran those 2 classes as threads within the main function of a new third class.
Thanks everyone for all your help ! :)
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I know that bada sectors are like virus and they spread and make my HDD die. But I want to know if there any way of blocking or removing them temporarily or permanently from an HDD, if there any software that does it.
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Bad sectors are automatically ignored by your computer. You do not need extra software for this. That said, if your harddrive has bad sectors, don't store anything important on it. You'll likely notice that the apparent size of your harddrive will decrease as bad sectors are ignored. Depending on your OS, they might be marked automatically or in the progress of being scanned by something like chkdsk.
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In either case they were also shown up by a cute squiggly girl named Kelly - a dolphin.
Off the gulf coast at the Marine Mammals Studies Institute in Mississippi, Kelly has made quite a name for herself. Some time back the trainers at the Institute began programming the dolphins to help keep their own pool and living areas clean by training them to remove debris, paper, and other items of trash from the pool. And just like our parents used to do if we kept our rooms clean, they got a reward - a tasty fresh fish.
But Kelly took it one step further. Something in Kelly's brain told her that there were limited amounts of fish in the pool she lived in, she wasn't sure how long she would be there, but she knew that the currency of those pieces of paper represented a meal each time she found one.
As a result during the week Kelly would find papers stuck in this corner of the pool or this piece of plastic and went so far as to organize a place to store them under her favorite rock. She knew then that if she used only what she needed that she could plan for the future, and with some restraint have a supply of meals that would last far into the future.
In other words this dolphin, sensed the conditions of her circumstances, basically figured out a way to understand the principle of currency, began to save and then budget so that she could rely on herself thus her circumstances would be insured or improved over time.
"So simple a dolphin can do it?"
Given that we are told how smart elected politicians are, and how we must trust them to spend our money more wisely on our behalf than we would - one has to wonder if Kelly can figure such things out why can't Pelosi's posse of thugs in the House of Representatives!
This week while Kelly was busy being a good conservative, Pelosi's iron fist was shutting down the opportunity to do the very same thing - for humans.
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In moviedom, Sequelitis is the most common cause of Fanon Discontinuity. It's very common to hear fans of a popular movie series disavow all sequels beyond a certain point, typically the first or second movie. For example, the unofficial slogan of the Highlander fandom is, "There Should Have Been Only One" (a play on the franchise's famous quote of "There Can Be Only One," in case you're wondering). Fanon Discontinuity also tends to arise when an audience has been dealt a particularly bad Wall Banger.
Doing this can be quite easy if the hated storylines are the last ever made and it's easy to pretend that the real ending was in the good ones, but if more episodes/installments are made and these are loved and canon-worthy, again it's easy to do that if the hated ones can easily be written out without any loss to the good stories, but it's very hard to do this when the loved storylines keep making references to the previous hated storylines and solidifying them as canon, even when they do admit that they really sucked.
Sometimes discontinuity comes from not liking a very specific element while still enjoying everything else. When this happens, you've applied Broad Strokes to the canon. Not to be confused with Negative Continuity.
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Note: This is highly subjective, more based on the fandom rather than the event itself. The visceral response to fanon discontinuity can baffle other fans who don't take the event as seriously, or even like the event. Please only post examples of the fandom as a whole disregarding an event. Also, using this as a pothole is generally rather rude, so please don't do it unless you want to use Canon Discontinuity instead.
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• At the end of Mystery Science Theater 3000's treatment of The Girl in Lovers' Lane, the bots are profoundly depressed by the movie's Downer Ending, specifically the Shocking Swerve death of lovable waitress Carrie. Joel offers the bots a refreshing epiphany that more or less defines Fanon Discontinuity: you don't have to accept what the movie hands you. The cast promptly begin imagining less depressing endings for the film. This was mentioned in the official episode guide as being based on the universal negative reactions of the writing team upon first viewing the film, and the skit seemed almost psychologically necessary.
• In the episode Soul Taker, Crow and Servo refuse to accept the Happily Ever After and claim what really happened was a Downer Ending where the protagonists' relationship failed and the hero ended up in jail, making bootleg vodka in the toilet. Mike asks if they aren't being a little doom-and-gloom, and they sarcastically suggest an ending where everything is puppies and sunshine and rainbows. Mike asks if it has to be unrealistically depressing or unrealistically happy with no middle ground, and they say yep, it's either toilet vodka or unicorn giggles.
• In Buffy the Vampire Slayer, we learn that Willow always stops watching Moulin Rouge! a few minutes before it ends so she can pretend it has a happy ending. Which means she must not watch the first five minutes either, unless she wants to be confused.
• On Friends, Phoebe learns that her mother did this with numerous movies because she didn't want her children being exposed to sad things. Right before she killed herself.
• Marge Simpson has shown such an attitude towards her children, eating a story book about Joan D'Arc to avoid telling Lisa that the French warrior was burned at the stake, commenting it was easier to swallow than the Bambi video. A later episode reveals Marge and Homer walked out of Carrie after she was crowned prom queen so she could pretend the story ended happily.
• In another episode, Homer has been reading to Lisa at night from what is obviously Harry Potter with the Serial Numbers Filed Off. He's hesitant to read her the ending because it's sad (a reference to Dumbledore's death in book six), so instead he invents a happier ending to tell her. The trope is then subverted somewhat by Lisa pulling out a second copy of the book and reading the true ending for herself, then deciding that "Dad's ending was better."
• In Stephen Colbert's book I Am America and So Can You, he mentions that he couldn't enjoy The Lion King Broadway musical because he couldn't turn it off before Mufasa's death.
• The trope is referenced in a Nemi comic strip where the titular character's friend is trying to tell her about someone who appeared in the film Highlander II: The Quickening. Nemi then says that Highlander doesn't have any sequels. Her friend realises she's "repressing everything you don't like", which he then comments is why she has not seen Aliens 4, to which she answers, "Aliens 4?" Her friend also says, "I know you've seen both sequels," implying that he practices Fanon Discontinuity himself or is genuinely unaware of the exact number of sequels in the Highlander franchise.
• Bob's Burgers: Louise's substitute teacher is an avid Thomas Edison fan, and vehemently denies that Edison ever performed any unsavory experiments involving AC electricity and a circus elephant named Topsy.
• In Dinosaur Comics, T-Rex tries to apply discontinuity to his own life
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How to Determine Liquid Nitrogen Placement
May 11, 2012
Question: I am making a liquid side dress rig to put 28% on my corn this year and was wondering if it makes a difference in yield if Nitrogen is applied between every row as opposed to every other row?
Answer: Farm Journal Field Agronomist Ken Ferrie discusses what to keep in mind when applying liquid nitrogen in corn.
Does Uniformity of Wheat Emergence Matter?
May 08, 2012
Question: We farm in the Willamette Valley of western Oregon, about an hour south of Portland. We run a complex rotation of irrigated vegetables (sweet corn, snap beans and cauliflower), grass seed (turf-type tall fescue and perennial ryegrass) and wheat. Some years we grow sugar beet seed. Our wheat is soft white, mainly public varieties from breeding programs at Oregon State University and Washington State University. Wheat is often planted following a vegetable crop, using a small amount of conventional tillage (no moldboard plowing). Varieties such as Goetze, Tubbs06 and Stephens yield from 100-140 bu/a, depending on the year and the ground (if everything comes together on a good piece of dirt, 175 bu/a is possible).
Traditionally, we plant in a pretty rough seedbed, in early to mid-October, using an end wheel drill with double disk openers on 6" centers. University recommendations would have us using 75-100 pounds of seed per acre, but most growers bump that to 120-140 "for insurance."
A few growers (especially those with large acreages) have been broadcasting seed, at 160-200 lb/a, then incorporating it with a field cultivator or disc harrow. As you can imagine, emergence is not very uniform, but if the spreader does a good job with the seed, and the tillage tool is set right, some of these fields look pretty good!
My question: Besides the extra seed cost, what are these growers giving up? Winter wheat here tends to just come up and then just sit there through the winter. Does uniformity of emergence matter? Is it time to park my 12' end wheel drill, and start seeding wheat 50' at a pass? If you'd care to comment, I'd welcome hearing from you.
Answer: Consistent depth control and uniform emergence are both very important for creating high wheat yields, in fact replicated research work from Canada found that wheat plants which emerge 7-9 days after initial emerging plants yielded 3.2 times less at harvest (data averaged over 2 years). Uneven emergence becomes an even greater yield limiting factor later in the season, especially when trying to apply a foliar fungicide. For example, early emerging plants are likely to flower ahead of later emerging plants, so when trying to time the fusarium fungicide at flowering, the standards of control are reduced on account of variation in timing.
You mentioned seeding by pounds per acre. My suggestion is to seed by live seed population per acre (not pounds), simply because the size of the seed can vary significantly between growing seasons, different seed lots and even varieties. For example I have often seen varieties with 18,000 seeds per pound and others with 9,500. Seeding both varieties at 120 lb/a for example, would result in seed populations ranging from 1.1 million all the way up to 2.16 million per acre. The seed population actually planted needs to be adjusted up or down, according to seeding date, fertility practices and seedbed conditions.
If everything hits just right, it’s certainly possible to broadcast wheat and make top yields, but year in and year out I’m afraid there are often yield limiting problems which arise from broadcasting wheat. Two of the biggest challenges include spinner spreaders which don’t spread the wheat evenly across the fields (air-trucks are usually much better) and inconsistent incorporation depth across the fields, especially within the wheel tracks of the tractor pulling the tillage equipment.
Without conducting stand counts after seeding, it’s not possible to comment on the performance of your end wheel drills. However, if you find the stand counts are consistent across all rows and the depth control is uniform, then keeping what you have might be OK. However, older drills (especially those with worn parts) often don’t provide the standards of stand uniformity required for high yields, so in these examples it could be costing you more money to seed with older drills than to spend the money on newer ones which provide better emergence standards.
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Try tapping the volume button instead of holding it down. That works for me.
No it doesn't limit frequency. As far as what you'll hear under 20hz that just depends on several factors but I think the pb12 is rated down to 18hz so depending on room gain you probably won't get much lower. As far as what the limiter actually does is it prevents you from damaging the sub. It's pretty foolproof.
You cannot hurt it. The limiter will do just as the name implies and limit the output as to not cause damage. Let her rip and enjoy.
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Empirical Bayes models for multiple probe type microarrays at the probe level
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When analyzing microarray data a primary objective is often to find differentially expressed genes. With empirical Bayes and penalized t-tests the sample variances are adjusted towards a global estimate, producing more stable results compared to ordinary t-tests. However, for Affymetrix type data a clear dependency between variability and intensity-level generally exists, even for logged intensities, most clearly for data at the probe level but also for probe-set summarizes such as the MAS5 expression index. As a consequence, adjustment towards a global estimate results in an intensity-level dependent false positive rate.
We propose two new methods for finding differentially expressed genes, Probe level Locally moderated Weighted median-t (PLW) and Locally Moderated Weighted-t (LMW). Both methods use an empirical Bayes model taking the dependency between variability and intensity-level into account. A global covariance matrix is also used allowing for differing variances between arrays as well as array-to-array correlations. PLW is specially designed for Affymetrix type arrays (or other multiple-probe arrays). Instead of making inference on probe-set summaries, comparisons are made separately for each perfect-match probe and are then summarized into one score for the probe-set.
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I’m not sure about that, but there certainly is a lot of poop to clean up.
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With all due respect to three-time Tour de France winner Greg Lemond, Lance Armstrong was the first cyclist to become an American household name. His Q rating had to rival that of all but a few of our best-known team sports athletes. It was right there with the name of Tiger Woods, our other venerated solo artist.
But Armstrong’s comedown has far more impact than Tiger’s fall. As much as Tiger meant to the PGA Tour, his personal decline does not reflect on the nature of his sport. Tiger has hurt Tiger. The Tour is being replenished with great young talent, even as we speak.
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Over and above the personal prestige and financial damage he has done to himself, Armstrong has besmirched the entire sport of cycling.
Of course, he’s not alone. The reason the Tour de France will have no winner in the years 1999-2005 is that the officials would have had to go to absurd lengths in order to crown a champion. It turns out that, Armstrong included, 20 of the 21 spots occupied by the top-three finishers in those seven years were by riders who have had proven associations with doping.
So for those seven years, at least, cycling’s premier event really was a Tour de Farce.
What’s so sad about all this is that the Tour really is a wonderful event. I had a taste of it in 2004, and it was one of the most interesting and fulfilling experiences of my career. My memories of covering the end of the Tour are all positive.
The Tour is difficult to cover under any circumstances, and it is particularly challenging when you attempt to join it in progress. I had come to France after covering the British Open, and I caught up with the proceedings in the town of Le Grand-Bornand, a pretty village near the Haute Savoie city of Annecy.
The Tour de France is the equivalent of 21 miniature Super Bowls. Having a Tour stop is a great honor, and it involves far more than putting up a tape at the finish line. People start taking their places along the route as early as 7 a.m. in anticipation of a midafternoon conclusion. There is entertainment and a festive aura that permeates the entire town. As the day progresses, sponsors’ vans and trucks arrive distributing freebies. The race itself is viewed on big screens. And overriding everything is a sense of history. This is the most important sporting event in the country.
This was Year 6 in the reign of King Lance I, and he obliged the fans with a thrilling stage victory, winning with a furious sprint that made the long wait well worthwhile. He had pretty much wrapped up the Tour victory, and it really was an ongoing coronation that would be consummated with his triumphant entrance into Paris two days later.
Yes, there had been attacks on him from aggressive segments of the French media, who were sure this cancer survivor was not entirely on the up-and-up. But most people believed Armstrong when he said he was innocent of the charges and that he had never failed a drug test, and that’s all there was to it.
We all know better now, and never mind Armstrong’s pathetic denials. The Everest of evidence is irrefutable.
Does it matter that he was not the only doper, just the best one? Does it matter that the entire sport was populated by dopers? Does that excuse him? Some would say yes. He was only keeping up with the Joneses.
What I do know is how I feel after being immersed in the Tour de France euphoria for those few days. I feel the same way I feel about having covered the Mark McGwire assault on the Roger Maris home run record in 1998. I feel deceived.
I cannot overstate how much fun it was to be in St. Louis that Labor Day weekend 14 years ago when McGwire arrived home needing three home runs to break the record, and got the job done. It was a festival of baseball outside the pennant race, for none of the three teams — the Cardinals, Cubs or Reds — were having good seasons. But none of that mattered. The focus was on McGwire and Sammy Sosa, and everybody was into it, so much so that Cincinnati manager Jack McKeon, who had routinely walked McGwire as a matter of policy, said he would pitch to him every time up, no matter the circumstance.
I promise you I was not alone in my enthusiasm. There was something completely uplifting about the whole affair. It was a total feel-good experience.
And now?
I feel deceived.
But at least the McGwire-Sosa shenanigans of that weekend took place outside the realm of championship play. None of those teams were going anywhere.
Armstrong and his cohorts have ruined their sport’s marquee event, calling into question the viability of the entire enterprise. It was even necessary for IOC chieftain Jacques Rogge to state that cycling would continue to be an Olympic sport. Keep in mind that the road cycling winner in London was Aleksandr Vinokurov, fresh from a two-year suspension for, yup, blood doping. Nice sport.
Drug cheats distort and pervert everything. They should never be given a pass.
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Earlier Groupon had filed with the SEC saying it was raising as much as $950 million, and it appears that they're raising the whole thing.
A few things seem off to us here.
Insider selling is never a good sign at any company. Maybe the founders think the doubters about whether Groupon can sustain its business model have a point and want to take the money off the table now -- but again, why not take Google's higher offer in that case? Unless they think that offer would have languished for years in antitrust proceedings.
Second, the valuation seems low, even if it's pre-money. Groupon recently hit a whopping $2 billion run-rate in gross merchandise sales, which probably means around $1 billion in revenue. For a high-growth, profitable startup like that, you would be talking about 10X revenue, at least. Facebook is trading in private markets at more than 20X revenue and has less user growth upside left -- these are very different businesses of course (Facebook has network effects, for starters) but 4/5X revenue for a startup with Groupon's growth and profits seems low.
Then again, the universe of people who can put in $950 million into a startup is pretty small, which reduces Groupon's options. Growth venture funds and even DST aren't that big, and Groupon might still be too young for truly big financial players like buyout firms and big banks. Maybe that's the explanation.
Still, something about this doesn't sit right with us. Either TechCrunch's sources are wrong or the people at Groupon know something we don't.
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Reason To Be An Egomaniac?
Well, Abe, I think there is a semi-serious but very faulty presumption which Andrew Sullivan and other Barack Obama supporters make. They assume but do not explain why Obama has reason to be an egomaniac. (I will leave for others to debate whether there are degrees of egomania, and whether some of our greatest presidents, like Lincoln and Truman, were not distinguished by their lack of ego.) Obama himself revealed how sensitive he is on this point, when on the night of his crowning glory, he remarked with obvious iritation that, although he has recognized John McCain’s accomplishments, McCain has not recognized his. Again, what accomplishments and why the right to be considered a great leader?
This seems to be a familiar phenomenon today. The Left, whether in the media or universities, elevates words, feelings and identity above deeds. (This by the way is another of the unpleasant legacies fo the 1960′s.) But what has Obama done other than win the nomination? They respond that we are dense to even ask. His speeches have made them feel so much better so that they mistake that for his greatness. Or his racial identity shows how inclusive America is, so he must therefore be extraordinary. It is a sign, a disturbing sign, of our times that concrete deeds count for so little and emotive words and identity politics for so much. | http://www.commentarymagazine.com/2008/06/05/reason-to-be-an-egomaniac/ | dclm-gs1-104950001 | false | false | {
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Written on Memphis City Council member Janis Fullilove apologizes for on-air emotional outburst:
Unfortunately, this will not be the last time she makes headlines for her behavior. Give it a couple of weeks, a month at best, and she will be back in the news for fighting; public drunkenness; sleeping on the job; etc.
It is so, so sad that her district doesn't see that they are being cheated by re-electing her. She is an embarrassment to them and to the City.
We'll see all of you back on the comments page in another couple of weeks. Until then, take care.
Written on Editorial: Face the facts on smart meters:
I suspect that the Council will do it's best to keep this City, once again, in the 20th century. I also expect there will be more people who will raise the conspiracy issue that MLGW will use these meters to charge more and to spy on customers. No wonder this town is going to Hell in a hand-basket. The low mentality of the populace and the low intelligence level of SOME of the Council members is holding this town back.
Written on Memphis councilwoman not guilty in domestic violence case :
If the people living in her district have any self respect and pride remaining, they will not re-elect Ms. Fullilove. She has embarrassed her district, the City, and herself. Unfortunately, she doesn't see it that way and neither do her constituents. Come on people, there are surely more qualified people in your district who will represent you in a professional manner and make you proud that you elected them.
This lady needs to get help for alcohol, drugs and behavior.
Written on Memphis officer shoots, critically wounds man:
Anybody stupid enough to pull a gun on a Memphis Police Officer, after the loss of the officer last month, deserves what they get. What do you expect them to do? Take a chance on losing another cop to some idiot that is probably high on something. Wise up people and put the guns away!
Written on Germantown police vehicles get new logo:
You had better believe that they will very quickly recover the cost per vehicle through traffic tickets.
Written on Southaven Mayor Greg Davis sought reimbursement from city, chamber for same charges, records show:
Forget his political affiliation; forget his sexual preferences; forget his race. This man is a crook and he took the kind people of Southaven for a ride when they ponied up the monies to try to cover his "oversights".
How can he make claims that he didn't purposely double bill the invoices and it was an honest mistake? Twenty six times?
He is also conveniently forgetful when needed to do so.
Janice Broach asked him about his $100 tip on a $30 some dollar tab and he responded that he even tips big with his own money. She dropped it at that. Why not confront him with the fact that this was not his own money, but taxpayer money that the taxpayers expect him to be frugal with? Why not ask him if the waiter / waitress might have been a personal friend that he was trying to throw extra money at? She really did not do anything investigative in her report, she just gave him an opportunity to make more excuses and more lies.
I hope the FBI and IRS and any other official agencies continue to pursue this. He has made a fool out of the good people in Southaven and he continues to lie through his teeth.
I hope the people trying to get him thrown out are successful. I also hope he spends a great deal of time behind bars.
Written on Driver abandons bus passengers between Memphis and St. Louis:
One way to look at this is that the driver was an idiot and everyone on the bus was inconvenienced.
Another way to look at it is....what if the driver had gone off the deep end and considered crashing the bus and killing everyone. That would obviously have been a lot worse.
It will be interesting to see what the outcome of the investigation is by Greyhound and, hopefully, the authorities. Those that were inconvenienced may find out that they were lucky that the driver did what she did. Who knows.
Written on Wendi C. Thomas: Kemba Ford's assets: name, looks:
It really hurts me to have to say this, but Wendy...this is an excellent article.
The people of District 7 really need to pay attention to what Wendy is trying to tell you here. If you vote for Kemba, because she's a Ford, you are basically saying that you want NO representation. And if you do, don't be crying about the fact that you're getting NO representation.
Written on Small world: Clerk recognizes bank robber while shopping :
Dude robs a bank and then shops at Walmart???? He deserves to be caught.
Written on Two transferred to adult court in killing of Memphis mother, wounding of man :
Why can't the MPD succeed in controlling and destroying these gangs? I think Toney Armstrong should make the erradication of gangs in Memphis his #1 priority. If he can't do it, give up the position to someone who can. The gangs are the root of many problems in this City.
Written on Wendi C. Thomas: Farmers market has ugly underside:
I think Wendi may not be as dumb as she looks.
Sure, the majority of her articles are race-baiting pieces of crap that prove that it doesn't take a lot of intelligence to write this stuff. And sure, her articles reveal that she doesn't know the very basics of journalism and that she doesn't do the research necessary to write an ACCURATE column in a newspaper.
But, everyone reads it and the comments come hot and heavy. She can then convince Otis that, based upon the reader response, she adds value to the CA and thus justify her existence and her pay-check.
If everyone wants her to go away (as I do), stop reading and stop commenting on her crappy articles. Don't let her "get your goat", because that's really her plan. Chuckle at what she has written, if you must read it, then move on to the funnies, or sports. Or, use the page with her article to line a bird cage.
Just let her fade away into oblivion. She isn't worth the attention.
Written on Teenager killed in drive-by shooting wanted to be police officer:
Back in the 70s, there was a program called "Scared Straight". In that program, several hard core criminals spent a few hours with young kids who were caught committing a crime and they talked to these a very rough and unflattering manner. Those kids who sat and smiled at them thinking it was all a big joke were roughed up, emotionally, by the criminals.
I realize that this gang issue is very complicated and there is no simple answer to it, but why not implement a program, in grade school and high school alike, where everyone gets some experience of what it's like to spend the rest of your life in jail. All these kids see is a bunch of bling, fancy cars, etc. but they have absolutely no idea of what life is like once you're convicted and sent away.
An earlier post recommended that those who have been locked up for similar crimes talk to the kids, which I think is very important. But, I also think the kids should also see the inside of the jail; see what a cell is like and how that cell is their "space" forever. Let them see how they are told when they can eat, when they can exercise, when they can do... whatever. And make them go through it every year.
Maybe some of them will get the message that it isn't as cool as it's cracked up to be to be in a gang.
Again, it's not a cure all, but perhaps it would help. Nothing can replace the parental involvement that was pointed out earlier. That is a must. And it will take the cooperation of the Police and the School officials.
But, let's not lose sight of the fact that this young man's life was taken away from him for absolutely no reason. That's the shame here for him and his friends and family. Maybe whatever steps are taken can be done in his memory and his name.
Written on Letter: Traffic cameras aren't the solution :
I know that Scottsdale, Arizona, has also removed their speed control cameras, I believe for the same reason as Minnesota. It sounds like Myron needs to do his homework before making suggestions. If we spend $1.7 million and find out it is unconstitutional, who is going to reimburse the City? This City can't afford a mistake of that magnitude today. We already have an empty Pyramid....we don't need a bunch of disconnected cameras hanging off of utility poles.
Written on Accused killer says he was in 'trigger mode' when he shot elderly man:
Tell him that it's now time to go into conductor mode. He holds an electrical wire, the juice gets turned on, and he conducts the electricity until his heart stops beating. And, what a rush he'll get out of that!
in response to JuliusJones:
ServiceMaster is a rip off!
I had a water pipe burst in my ceiling back in January 2010 .... lotsa damage to ceiling, walls and carpet.
My ins agent called a contractor and the contractor called me within 10 minutes, had a plumber over in a few minutes to repair the burst pipe ... and, he called ServiceMaster in for the clean up.
ServiceMaster crew was a bunch of kids who barely knew what to do. They ripped out the damaged carpet and cleaned up most of the insulation that fell from the ceiling. They brought in 8 drying machines of varying sizes and left them running for about a week.
They really ripped off the insurance company. They charged around $8000 for their "clean up", which was mostly rental charges for the machines.
Bottom line was: they left the place an absolute mess and I spent about a week doing what they should have done.
If given a choice in the future I would NEVER use them again!
I had a very similar experience. Also a busted water pipe, with ceiling, wall and carpet damage. A group of young guys came to the house, laughing and joking amongst themselves. Only one person really did any work and appeared to be professional. Everyone else having a great time.
They left a number of fans blowing (very loudly) for several days until it was time to come and remove them.
My BIGGEST COMPLAINT about them was their total lack of professionalism and total lack of regard for my wife. They said they would call us in the morning to tell us when they would be there to remove the equipment. They didn't call until 3:00 in the afternoon. Said they would be there in an hour. Called back in an hour and said they would be there in the next hour. Called back in the next hour and said they wouldn't be there until after 6:00 pm. Several hours later they finally showed up, again loud and boisterous, having a great time amongst themselves. Same lead tech, this time with different help.
My wife had to stay in the house all day, first waiting for the morning call, that never happened, and then to be there for the 3:00, 4:00, 5:00 arrival, that never occurred.
I too will never use them and I've told State Farm that they are never to send them to my house again.
If you want to be jerked around, use them. If you expect professional people and professional treatment.....go somewhere else.
The City of Memphis has been in the news for negative reasons for several years; crime, racial issues, education problems, mismanaged government, etc.
Now we have a group of kids, teachers and parents who have busted their collective butts to make the City proud of their accomplishments and to make our City look good. These kids won out over every other school in the country that entered the contest.
And what do they get for it? A bunch of idiots that are making their accomplishment a political issue: a racial issue; a rich vs. poor issue !
Come on people. Give these kids a break. They are to be congratulated for a job well done. They should be singled out and congratulated for their achievements.
Why don't all of you hate mongerers save your political, racial and economical jabs for other issues and give these kids / teachers and parents their due and their day in the spotlight.
Congratulations to everyone at BTW. Ya'all done good and don't let any of the stupid comments on this post take anything away from what you've done. You've made the City of Memphis proud.
Written on 7- and 9-year-old rape suspects taken from families:
in response to ohknow:
This is outrageous for the children this young to be taken away from this mother by the government!
The very same government can't teach these kids that 2+2=4, but you people are cheering that they now have complete control?
What gives you any clue that the mother or family had one single thing to do with teaching these boys this type of activity or creating an environment for them to learn it? Nothing!
Is it possible they learned it at our outstanding government education center? Or on the street corner? Or at the playground? Or a friend? Hey, how about he learned this type behavior from a former president??
How is it this is called rape when they are 7 and 9 and used an object of some type? This sounds like assault on an area of the body these boys probably view as "private" for all kids?
The real crime here is taking these kids from their mom for this incident.
The only justification for this police action against a family would be a distinct pattern of this type behavior from them. A bunch of hooey from DCS "experts" or social workers is NOT enough.
This mother is protected by the constitution of the USA.
I am outraged by this, and the response on this board.
I disagree with your assessment. I believe that the real crime here was that an innocent 2 year old baby has now been physically and emotionally scarred for life.
I don't know the background of the boys; whether or not they have a father; what color they are, etc. I can only hope that they can be given the counseling necessary to get them to understand that what they did was wrong and get them to feel remorse for what they did to the 2 year old and make them never to want to do anything like this again.
Written on Memphis City Schools board extends superintendent Kriner Cash's contract :
Why didn't the commissioners make his contract contingent on his recouping his salary dollars by disbanding his elite police force? His bodyguards? This is a joke and those that voted for his extension should pay when they run for re-election.
Written on Memphis impound lot supervisor charged with car burglary:
If the City is going to continue to pay him during his suspension, why not make him reimburse the City for the money paid to settle claims? Sounds fair to me.
Written on Wendi C. Thomas: Memphis schools vote only begins the process of unification :
MUS, CBHS, Briarcrest, ECS, etc..... you had better be planning for expansion of your facilities. The rush is going to be on, big time.
in response to gmoney55:
I think the low voter turn out shows what the problem "was" with MCS. Low "adult" participation in the schools. And Wendi I've done my part by raising my 3 kids and making sure they went to school, did their homework and graduated from high school. All the volunteers in the world, while helpful, won't replace a parent setting the example and being involved in their kids education and life.
All of y'all celebrating the take over better read what this person says. She hit the nail on the head. Parents must be involved in the education of their children. If you listen to nothing else going forward, pay attention to that point. Then, and only then, will this be successful. I'm not talking about PTA, I'm talking about sitting with your kids and helping them understand their schoolwork and helping them to learn it. Make them successful.
gmoney55.......well put!
Written on Election day updates: Memphis goes to the polls to decide future of schools:
in response to DawnRb:
Consolidation may or may not make things better, but just standing by and allowing SCS to get their special district without supporting the defensive measures by MCS wasn't acceptable to me, so I voted Yes with no reservations. The discussion of whether or not this will improve MCS is a distraction from the real issue. It's a defensive tactic as far as I'm concerned. MCS cannot afford to lose the funding from the whole of Shelby County. As a parent of two kids in the MCS system, I don't want to see it spiral further down the drain until it resembles the Detroit system.
I respect your decision. In my opinion, you're making that decision, and casting your vote, based upon logic. I don't know if you're right or not, but at least you've made an educated choice and not an emotional one. Good luck to you.
in response to olldtimeplayer:
Today is the day. I am voting yes and I encourage every registered voter in memphis, regardless of which way they feel, to get out and vote.
I have a child attending mcs, Ridgeway Middle Optional school. He has a 4.42 GPA out of a possible 4.60, all honors courses. My son didn't get this without hard work and intense reinforcement from me. He doesn't have to take a back seat to any student in the county.
Some of you will say, hey, you supported the school as parents should. You are wrong; I haven't been to a PTA meeting or open house in over 5 years. Attending these meetings isn't necessary for a child to learn. All it takes is discipline and following the lesson plans at home. Teachers should teach, however, the lessons are in the books that the kids bring home.
The main problem with mcs is that they don't stress the basics, reading, writing, and arithmetic from grade one thru grade 6. This presents a problem when trying to correct it.
If the mcs or any other school system start failing large numbers of kids in their primary years, the parents would raise hell.
This is partly the fault of the state dept of education. They gave and still give mostly minority school systems a false sense of accomplishment. They constantly tell these children that they are doing well and with just a little more, everything will be okay. In other words they are rewarded for courses that are below the standards. There should never be tiered spheres of learning, except for the truly gifted kids.
Nationally, the scs is doing the same thing. The scs brags about their Student Assessment Tests. Tennessee ranks 42nd overall among the 50 states. That is nothing to boast about. We, in tennessee, are off the chart when measured world-wide.
I am voting yes for a unified county-wide school system so that we, mcs and scs, can start anew; put people on the school board, regardless of color, that will pursue excellence for all of the children.
If this goes through, I and many others will be very careful about who to elect to a new combined school board. I guarantee that you won't see the same people from mcs elected to that board, nor will you see the same supts running the schools.
First, congratulations to your son for being so successful. It sounds like he has a great future ahead of him. But, I think you're missing the point as to why he is so's because you, as a parent, gave him the reinforcement and attention that he needed. I disagree that it's a need for more basic reading, writing and math skills in the system. What is needed is more parents, such as yourself, that take an interest; that want their children to succeed; and will spend the time to nurture and teach them.
Moving the kids to County schools, or any school for that matter, is not going to make them a better student without someone at home working with them, encouraging them and helping to teach them.
It's frustrating to hear all of the people that think consolidation is going to solve the education problem. Parents are going to solve the eduaction problem, but only if they get involved. The school system cannot be looked upon as baby sitters or role models. That's what parents are for.
Written on Letter: 'Ugliness' is unruliness, crime :
You can merge the City Schools with whatever school system in the country you wish to, but if you don't fix the parent's indifference to their child's education, it isn't going to do a bit of good.
This problem (budgetary) was created by the current administration. Perhaps the SCS can correct that issue. In doing so, the current administration needs to be fired in total.
But, they can't (nobody can) correct the parental indifference. So, don't lay that off on any other community and expect it to be fixed. In 2 years after the merger, you'll be blaming the SCS administration for the continued failure of the kids and it won't be an SCS problem!!!!!
in response to Mulachi:
OK, I'm slow. What was the cryptic point he was trying to prove? And what would his motivation be to make it by lying about what he believes?
I am not challenging you, just trying to understand.
You shouldn't waste your time trying to understand this fool. He's not happy unless he too is stirring the pot. That's why I didn't respond. He's high on himself.....I consider him an idiot from reading many of his responses.
I usually read you column and then expect to see all of the hate mail that comes after it, even when your column makes all the sense in the world. Some people respond just because they don't like you and will look for the smallest thing to be critical about. They call you a racist and I usually don't understand why, until now. You really do like to stir the pot.
I am white and I live in Germantown. I was not born with a silver spoon in my mouth and, as a matter of fact, was raised in white projects. My wife comes from meager means as well.
I worked very hard for what I have now and I saved, even while putting 3 boys through private school (even though I do live in Germantown) and then college.
Would I mind if a black, brown, yellow, red or whatever color moved next door to me? No, as long as they respected our neighborhood and respected themselves. If they were white and trash, I'd have a real problem with them, just as I would if they were black, brown, yellow or whatever and trash. That's why I chose to live in Germantown. It's clean, it's safe and people respect themselves and each other......white, black, brown, or whatever.
So why should I be called a racist just because I want to live in a town where most of the people have worked for what they have (yes some were born with the silver spoons)and what they have is nice? I am not a racist.
Like a previous writer explained, the vast majority of the City Government is African American, as is the School Board and Commissioners. Why isn't your anger being directed towards them for failing? Why aren't you going after Cash and his entourage for being overpaid, overstaffed and failing to the point that they have to give up the charter? Why aren't you going after the School Board for failing? Is it because you in fact are the racist?
I don't know where you live, but I suspect you've chosen somewhere comfortable for your taste and away from the daily shooting and other crime. The way you criticize Gtown people I would think that you would move into the most dangerous parts of the City and live there.....just to make a point.
Why should I be expected to carry the City of Memphis because they failed? If the management of the City of Memphis were 100% white and they failed, I'd be of the same opinion. Direct your anger towards getting qualified people to run the City, white - black - or whatever. The main consideration is qualified.
I've lost a lot of respect for you with this article. You are way off base if you think that people wanting to live in a nice area and provide their children with a safe environment for an education is akin to calling Memphis babies ugly.
You need to grow up lady.
Written on Memphis schools Supt. Kriner Cash has contract extension support on board:
Remember all of this when it comes time to elect new Commissioners. They're not only stupid, they're all gutless. Throwing more money at this train-robbing, low rent, dirt bag is just assinine. A previous writer said it right.....the lunatics have taken over the asylum. No wonder this town is a national joke.
Written on Memphis police director Larry Godwin takes state job:
I too think he has done a good job in Memphis and I believe, wholeheartedly, that he will do the same on the State level. If Gibbons hired him because he believes he did a helluva a job in Memphis that's great too.
I hope they do name a successor that can eventually be as successful as Godwin was. We need another good man.
Good luck to you Larry and represent Memphis well in your new duties.
Written on Memphis Police Director Larry Godwin says he'll retire in April:
I used to watch Mr. Godwin standing behind Tater head on the podium on election day and smiling like he was in love with the guy.....and I hated him for it.
However, after watching him since Tater-head has "resigned", I've gotten a totally different perspective on the man.
His discussions on the Drake and Zeke program were equally eye opening.
I see a lot of negative comments about him that I too once shared. But, to his credit, I don't think anyone can accuse him of trying to cover up corruption in the MPD. A lot of people have made that claim. My experience has been that he sees those activites as a reflection upon himself and his organization and, I believe, he has spent a lot of time going after these people and prosecuting them, all above board.
He has done a good job. I think it's going to be hard to replace him and get the same quality of work.
I wish him a long, happy and healthy retirement.
Written on Memphis Police Department's domestic violence supervisor makes court appearance :
in response to thecatsmeow:
Only the truly ignorant would assign this person's actions to the color of her skin and not to her individual lack of character.
I agree 100% that it's wrong to attribute her actions to the color of her skin. That is very ignorant. However, if you look closely in the video to the garage scenes, you will see plenty of Dallas Cowboy signs on the walls of the garage. THAT EXPLAINS IT ALL TO ME !!!!! Those Cowboys fans are all animals!
Written on Where's Kriner Cash? Superintendent 'on vacation' during Memphis schools charter debate:
I don't understand why anyone would be surprised that he left town while this whole situation was coming to a head. He's a farce and always has been. His cronies from Florida better hope that he can carry them on his coattails again, like he did here.
This man has done a great disservice to this City and the students in the MCS system. I hope he takes the worthless School Board members with him. That'll tick off Chicago.
And while he's at it, take Fullilove and Ophelia too. They can do pole dances for him and his cronies.
Written on Former Memphis mayor Herenton joins airwaves today:
STFU Willie. You said nothing of value your last 10 years in office....who gives a crap what you have to say now. The only ones interested in what you have to say are those same fools that voted for you because they were brainwashed by you and your rhetoric and too stupid to realize it.
You've robbed this City of its future and reputation for a number of years.
Just go crawl into a hole somewhere and wait out your days. You're a worthless deadbeat now.
Written on Memphis Mayor A C Wharton apologizes for recent conduct of police officers:
The Mayor could have swept this under the rug and kept it quiet. Godwin could have also. But, they chose to make it public and take their medicine from the public for a corrupt cop.
I've never been a big fan of Godwin, but I'll give him credit for consistently being above board when it comes to corruption within the ranks. He knows how badly it reflects on him and his command and he's always weeded out these individuals and made it public as well.
I don't see this as a re-election or any type of political ploy by A.C. either. You can dislike the man, but he too is above board and, I believe, truly interested in doing a good and fair job.
There are some out there that will bad mouth these guys regardless of anything good they do. I don't think the previous Mayor would have been as forthcoming and open about the whole situation.
Just my opinion.
Written on Germantown's latest patrol officer is Sharp:
He should be well qualified for writing traffic tickets. And, if he can't catch you with the squad car, he can run you down.
All kidding aside, congratulations on your achievements and the winning of the awards. It sounds like he has the potential for advancing through the ranks quickly with the leadership achievements.
Written on Showdown over schools: Herenton supports merger proposal:
Why does the CA, WREG, WMC or any other media outlet give this worthless, low-rent, egotistical, coniving, self-gratifying, pompus-assed idiot the satisfaction of airing / printing his comments.
He's gone, thank God, and just let him rot somewhere. He's made a mess of this City and his input is meaningless. Willie......STFU !!!
Written on Memphis bouncing back, mayor says in annual address:
I think that for the first time in 18 years, we've got a Mayor who is genuinely interested and committed to making things better for the City and not interested in lining his pockets or putting a bunch of cronies in positions for which they have absolutely no qualifications.
I might not agree with everything he has done, but I know that he believes that he is doing those things for the right purpose.
He has spent a great deal of time in his administration cleaning up the messes of the previous administration. A lot of people blame him for those failures, but he inherited them. Give him a break and some credit for stepping up and taking actions.
Also, give A.C. and Lutrell credit for wanting to work together as a team, and not as adversaries. Willie thought that only he was right and everyone else was dumb.
For the life of me I can't understand how anyone who has watched the prior administrations last 8 - 10 years of corruption and do-nothing atmosphere can criticize Mayor Wharton. Heck, a dead possum would have been better than Slick Willie.
Written on Packers, Steelers bring talent, title lore to game:
Although I am a life long Steeler fan and native Yinzer, I am not foolish enough to lay claim that the Steelers will destroy the Pack. Both teams are very talented and either could walk away with the trophy.
What a great game it should be. Two teams loaded in NFL history and pride! And, both backed by great Cities and a national fan base.
Written on Germantown student, 9, gets mayor's award for using lifesaving lesson on friend:
You are to be congratuated for a job well done. You're quick thinking and actions saved Josh's life. It's something that Josh and his family will never forget. Ya done good !!!!!
Written on Income gap in Shelby County grows, census finds:
If this is going to turn into a black versus white issue and claims that only whites live in these neighborhoods I'd offer the following suggestions:
There are a lot of successful African Americans employed in a number of positions by a number of companies in Memphis, and living in these better communities. Why not ask them how they were successful and able to achieve their riches or to live in these communities.
I believe that most of their answers would be hard work, occasional sacrifices to be successful, and a desire to earn what they have, versus have someone give it to them.
By the same token, look at the white people living in poverty. I would think that the majority of them (not all) didn't want to work hard, didn't want to sacrifice occasionally, and didn't want to work for anything but, rather, have it handed to them.
It works both ways and is not limited to color / race.
Granted there are exceptions to those who would give anything for an opportunity to work but, for any number of reasons, are not being given that opportunity. Is it more prevalent in the black community? Maybe. But, to blindly say that there are not successful African Americans in these zip codes or plot numbers is not realistic. And those that are there, worked for it.
I think it's a matter of what's important. A big fancy car, fancy rims, jewelry, booze, and no food or shelter for your family; or a goal to succeed, backed by hard work, sacrifice and dedication. Again, black or white, it's a matter of priorities.
Written on Income gap in Shelby County grows, census finds:
in response to new_skool91:
Two things:
1) I'm a bit curious about the numbering system for these census tracts. So, the more numbers after the decibel point, the more "exclusive" the tract?? :o
2) The causation issue here is so elementary, it almost makes this article border on the ridiculous. So, err...exactly how many po-folks did you reeeeallly expect to find living the the Legends? Man, I LOVE passing by that subdivision on Houston Levee. Even from the street with its wide open rolling landscape and huge houses, it is one subdivision that lives up to its name. It gives me something (kind of) to aspire too (since they've widened the Levee, it's a little better for commuters, but still that subdivision is not in the best place for somebody who works in the city because of traffic). But, back to my point - what did you expect? It's like comparing the 5-year outcome, for graduates at UT Memphis Heath Sciences Center and say, graduates from Pyramid Academy. How shocking would those results be? It would be like comparing the results of repeat customers to Mercedes Benz Memphis and Sunrise Covington Pike. So folks buying 2011 CLK550's have a much higher median income than folks shopping on the under $4000K car lot - SHOCKING!!
There is nothing political or particularly useful from these findings because they only state the obvious - 1) Education and socially responsive decision-making afford one opportunities that can prove very financially beneficial if one chooses to take advantage and 2) Failure to achieve a modicum of PERSONAL competency in both of these areas is extremely likely to leave one at a marked socioeconomic disadvantage! Ummm....duh???
Is the decimal point now called a decible point in the "new skool"?
Written on Wendi C. Thomas: Memphis schools charter vote puts kids first:
I honestly don't know if this is good for the City and the County. I listen to both sides argue their cases and I know there are biases on both sides. I can only hope that it works out well for both entities, especially for the kids.
But, what I do know for sure is that eliminating Kriner Cash is a positive step. This man believes that he is royalty and he has been robbing the train since he arrived. With him gone, I think the City / County can save a lot of money in salary expenses incurred by him and his entourage. I can understand why he's upset and why he lost his cool.....he just saw his royal life style go out the window. Now, he can go back to selling used cars. I think he could do a great commercial for the local used car company whose slogan is "I don't care about your money, I care about you!" He fits that mold perfectly. HE IS WORTHLESS !!!!!
A.C. and Lutrell.....please make this work and work well.
Written on Wendi C. Thomas: We disagree, but loyal to our own:
Wendy, very nice story.
chancegearheart, kennyisbackagain, nash3333 and any other jagoffs that want to turn a touching, warm, human kindness story into a political platform; get a life and go somewhere else.
Written on Memphis police officer shoots, kills man who refused orders to put down shotgun:
We've got people here theorizing that the man was on drugs, drunk, distraught, deaf, etc. There's even one mental midget blaming it on Obama (what else is new).
Why doesn't everyone just wait and let the Police do their investigation and get to the root of the issue before we all do our finger pointing thing. It could have been for any of the reasons mentioned above (except, of course, that Obama caused it).
I feel sorry for both the officer and the victim (and family). I guarantee you that, with very, very, few execeptions, an officer doesn't even want to take their weapon from the holster, let alone use it to harm / kill someone. I'm sure that this will be on her mind for the rest of her life. I'm glad that I'm not in a position to have to make a decision like that and I'm glad that the MPD and all PDs are there to protect us.
Written on Comedy icon Leslie Nielsen didn't always go for laughs:
in response to LTC:
Airplane was a theatrical "stockholm syndrome"
The movie was not all that funny.
It just had lots of play on words. sense of humor? In addition to plays on words there were numerous sight gags, big named stars not taking themselves seriously, social commentary, etc. I don't think I've ever heard anyone who didn't find something funny in that movie or the Police Story series / movies.
Written on Disabled fear places where the sidewalk ends:
Somebody in the City needs to do something before one of these people are killed. I was coming into town Monday morning, still dark, and luckily a truck in front of me hit his brakes and swerved to the left, causing me to slow down. There was a man on a scooter crossing Union Avenue, in the dark, and driving up the right hand lane (I'd say slow lane, but Memphis drivers use the passing lane as the slow lane). In any event, this man could have been seriously injured, or killed.
He should have crossed at a light....I'll give you that..... but someone is going to get killed if they don't begin using the sidewalks. If they don't use them because they're not handicapped friendly, then why isn't the City creating slopes, instead of curbs, at the corners. If they do exist, these people should be fined for not using them. The alternative is pretty serious and it would be catastrophic to the victim and the driver both.
Written on Appeals court to hear arguments seeking freedom for John Ford:
in response to jrgolden:
While the vast majority of the previous posters were venting their spleens, and engaging in some serious hate, you have all failed to notice that the Tennessee legislature has tilted greatly to the east end of the state. This will become more apparent over the next two year legislative cycle.
While John Ford had his character flaws, two things that I admired about his legislative skills were the facts that he always looked out for the best interest of West Tennessee, and Tennessee State University. This was possible because of his longevity, and knowledge.
As time goes forward we in Shelby County, both urban and suburban will continue to suffer from the loss of John Ford on capitol hill, as well as Catheryn Bowers. When we see a greatly diminished UTCHS, Regional Medical Center, and University of Memphis, you might want to ask yourselves how did that happen?
You're talking 2 separate issues here. The first issue, dealing with West Tennessee being ignored is a political issue that can be dealt with at the next election, if in fact it materializes.
The second issue is not at all related. He might have looked out for West Tennessee, but he was, first and foremost, looking out for John Ford at all times. He was corrupt and needs to pay for that corruption. He skated by a whole bunch of issues and behaviors that you and I would have been locked up for many times. But, the Ford name and lawyers always got him out of it.
Don't feel sorry for him; don't, as someone earlier said, worry about him not seeing his children. He didn't worry about it when he was committing the crimes and I'm not going to lose a minute of sleep over it now.
He and the rest of the clan are concerned first about themselves, and their constituents take a back seat to that notion.
If this City / County gives Joe Ford the extra pension he is asking for, they should all be voted out too. And to everyone who re-elected Ophelia, don't object when you have no representation because she is "ill". You all missed a golden opportunity to weed out another "me first" representative. Willie would have been a better choice than Ophelia.
Written on Memphis builds ties with Mexico despite dangers:
I wonder if the City of Nuevo Laredo needs a City Council? If so, I think we have a few members that we should export to help them with their corruption. Not eliminate it.
101. I went out at lunch time and bought a big a$$ bird, some stuffing, potatoes and frozen veggies. Dropped them off at the Food Bank front desk. Very easy. For only $35.00 I got a great feeling that will make me feel good for a week. This isn't the time of year to be selfish or to go hungry.
Written on Two pilots, including Michael Roberts of Memphis, sue to block body scanning at airport:
My first question is what are they doing overseas, specifically in Frankfurt? Do they use the scanners or some other method. Does anyone know? If they don't use scanners, why don't we adopt their methods? They've been very effective since the Lockerbee incident.
Secondly, I agree with the person who said they are going to begin driving when at all possible. Flying had become a major headache, not only due to the security issue, but the cattle car mentality of the airlines as well as the constant gouging through the various fees (baggage, pre-seating, etc). They are making money, hand over fist, now with the baggage fees.
Having said that, my next fear is that if people stop flying, we (the taxpayers) are going to be asked to bail out the airlines because they are going broke. We just can't win.
It's a shame this country never was able to create a major rail based system comparable to Euro-rail. I've used it. It's extremely reliable and cost effective. We'll never have a bullet train here.....don't have the infrastructure and the politics and politicians won't permit it.
Written on Magazine poll ranks Memphis last in intelligence, attractiveness, first in barbecue:
Since nobody else has said it, let me do it.....
It's Obama's fault.
It's Bush's fault.
It's the Tea Party's fault.
Herenton was one helluva a Mayor. (wait until that idiot's book comes out.....we'll really have a bad name then).
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PIERRE — The 2013 appointments are in place for the Legislature’s watershed task force, and like so much of water politics in South Dakota, there is some controversy.
The chairman of the state Board of Water and Natural Resources, Brad Johnson of Watertown, didn’t receive a new term on the task force.
Instead, Kim Vanneman of Ideal received the slot that he had.
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And that’s where matters get complicated.
Vanneman was on the task force last year as a Republican member of the state House of Representatives. She didn’t seek re-election.
She stays on the task force, however. She was appointed to the general-public seat that was held by Johnson.
House Speaker Brian Gosch, R-Rapid City, made the appointment.
Johnson saw himself as an advocate on the task force for clean lakes and streams. Johnson said he wasn’t notified he wasn’t being reappointed and he found out third-hand.
The task force was created by the Legislature in 2012 and established to last three years.
“Each initial term was only for one year, so everyone was technically off at the end of the term. Everyone wanted back on,” Gosch said. “Kim could no longer serve as a legislative member, so she would have to serve as a citizen member.”
Johnson said Monday he wasn’t asked whether he wanted to serve again. Johnson acknowledged that he didn’t let Gosch know that he wanted to stay on the task force.
Johnson said he assumed it was a three-year appointment.
The law creating the task force specifically said the initial appointments had to be made by July 1, 2012, and would serve until Jan. 12, 2013.
Johnson said he thought he was dropped because of his views on agricultural tiling and its effects on lakes and streams.
The task force’s scope under state law is broad. But one of the specific roles is to look at drainage issues, including planning and management, resolution of disputes and recommendations for possible realignments of responsibilities for drainage matters.
Supporters and users of drainage tiling for agricultural fields made their opposition well known during the 2013 session to a proposal from some of the task force members who are legislators.
Senate Bill 179 sought to establish a uniform application for counties that wanted to issue drainage permits. The legislation was killed.
Johnson said he saw the significance of agriculture’s political clout at the task force’s two meetings last year.
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Crawford considers code enforcement options
Over a number of months now, the Crawford Town Council has been trying to solve the problem of continuous complaints from citizens about code violations.
The town council has researched having a municipal court.
It brought in Lynn French, a municipal judge in Hotchkiss, Delta County Sheriff Fred McKee and Undersheriff Mark Taylor and town attorney Jim Brown.
The concerns of the council have been that citizens may call and complain to the town or call the sheriff, but are unwilling to sign a complaint against the alleged violator of town code, whether it's for barking dogs, dogs at large or noise problems. The council is also concerned about speeding cars and ATVs through town.
The cost of having a municipal court would be in paying for a judge. Lynn French charges $250 a month, but someone else could be less. Fees would be assessed to those found guilty of breaking town code. Those fees would go to offset law enforcement costs and the cost of the judge, with the remainder to the town.
A petition was submitted at the Jan. 15 Crawford Town Council meeting which was opposed to a municipal court and increased involvement by the sheriff that would involve higher costs to the town. However, citizens also want the sheriff to enforce municipal code.
No one on town council at any time has made a motion to establish a municipal court in Crawford.
Jackie Savage, town clerk, presented an idea from Pam Archer that would start a public awareness program to reduce the neighborhood disturbances. It would require a council resolution to initiate the program.
For example, if a citizen complained about a neighbor who has a barking dog or was making too much noise, the town would send a letter to the neighbor and explain the town's ordinances.
The draft resolution states, "The Town of Crawford finds it is in the best interest of public health, safety and welfare of the inhabitants of the Town to create a public awareness campaign of common neighborhood complaints ... There is a need to allow residents the benefits of autonomy and freedom from retaliation while allowing their complaint to be heard ... There is a need to allow violators to increase their understanding of the rules and regulation and resolve problems they may be unaware of."
The person bringing the complaint would have to "be responsible for knowing the evidence of the complaint such as date, time, owner, address. The complainant would not have to fear retaliation from a violator and may remain anonymous."
Then the alleged violator would be notified by the town with a letter with the applicable town law stated. The letter would also inform the person "that they are affecting someone's quiet enjoyment of life." The goal is for the person to have "the opportunity to accept personal responsibility and correct [the situation].
"This program does not change Crawford Municipal Code or its enforcement. It merely is an alternate resolution to neighborhood disturbances."
Savage presented to the council four sample letters that would be sent to alleged violators of town code. The letters explain the Public Awareness Program, offers helpful hints on how to take steps to resolve the problem and states the Crawford Municipal Code that pertains to the complaint. She provided letters on noisy animals, unreasonable noise, dogs at large and illegal operation of OHV, motorcycle, moped or snowmobile on designated roads and streets. She also presented a proposed ordinance to require all dogs to be registered within town limits. "At the end of the year you would have an actual number of the violations," Savage said.
She also stated that the town will not make any assumption of guilt for the person being sent a letter.
The trustees will review and discuss the latest suggestions for a Public Awareness Program kand dog registration at their February work session on Feb. 19.
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When the deadly Iron Swallow (Chai Ling) sets out to avenge her past in this classic martial arts effort from director Cha Chuen-Yi, audiences are about to find out that it is revenge, not time, that truly heals all wounds. As the Iron Swallow sets out to enforce her own deadly brand of justice, a mysterious killer (Wong Wing San) charts her every move in a desperate attempt to frame her and prevent her from realizing her bloody dream. Now, as the limbs fly and the blood flows, friend will fight friend in an all-out battle to the death where the only rule is survival. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi | http://www.flixster.com/movie/iron-swallow/ | dclm-gs1-105150001 | false | false | {
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The room has not been excavated. Diagrams of the chamber are based on data gathered over five years, starting in 2002, using radar and other remote sensing technologies, the news agency said.
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Archaeologist Liu Qingzhu of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences was quoted as saying the room is unlike any ever found in a Chinese tomb.
"Qin himself was very unusual, so it's not unexpected that his tomb should also be unique," Liu told the news agency.
Archaeologists theorize that because the room was built on top of Qin Shihuang's mausoleum and seems to have ladder-like steps leading up, it was intended as a passageway for his spirit, Xinhua said.
Qin Shihuang (literally "First Qin Emperor"), who ruled from 221-210 B.C., is a pivotal figure in Chinese history.
He is credited with unfying China, founding the short-lived Qin Dynasty, starting construction of the Great Wall and commissioning an army of terra cotta soldiers to guard his tomb.
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"Fight Music"
Everyone knows that Genesis had Streets of Rage and Snes had Final Fight, but what most people probably didn't know is that the other 16-bit console had it's own beat-em-up franchise. Well actually it's not much a franchise, being only one game and all, but since it's the only such game like this on the platform it deserves recognition. Unfortunately, it only comes off as Final Fight's underdeveloped cousin.
The first thing you'll probably notice if you play Riot Zone is its interesting sound effects. Anytime you hit an enemy or they hit you, you hear a completely unorthodox noise. The best way to describe it would be to say it sounds like someone hitting a hammer against a piece of sheet metal. Not very realistic when you consider that mutilating one's face doesn't ring like thunder. It sets a tone that the developers released a less than polished product. Maybe I'm getting a little ahead of myself here though. Before you can arrive at the gameplay segment of Riot Zone, you will most likely be struck with a feeling of déjà vu. The introduction of the story has a city overrun with thugs. To make matters worse, the main character's girlfriend has been kidnapped by these hoods. Obviously the soon to be hero isn't going to stand for this, so he and his best friend decide to take matters in their own hands, beat down style. Genius. The game gives you the option to control either of these two original characters. The boyfriend and finesse fighter Hawk, or his best buddy Tony, the slow muscle. {cough}Cody and Haggar{cough} Excuse me. And once the action pops off, all the usual suspects make their appearances. Yes, the skinny punks, the ridiculously fat guys, the scantly clad girls, oh and of course the ninjas, they're are all here with one common goal in mind, get mowed down by you several hundred times throughout the course of the game. And the designers even decided to get really clever in the naming of their characters, the lard balls that run at you with their bellies are named Fats. Irony of this magnitude couldn't possibly have been planned.
''Okay, so what do I get to use against this motley crew of criminals''
For the most part you will just be gnashing the punch button over and over. To mix things up as much as I guess they can, there's also throws and jump kicks (which can be abused to make the game easier than it already is) added to the mix. Being the beneficiary of complacency, it's also a given that there's a special attack that you can use that drains your life at the same time. The gameplay is easy to manage and it works though, and that's really all we can ask for. But what I didn't ask for was bland backgrounds and incoherent levels, ugh. Like many of its peers, Riot Zone suffers from the “mistransit disease”. One second you're fighting in a bar, the next you’re a dungeon, and then all of the sudden you're in a wrestling ring. I don't expect a 16-bit game's first priority to be realism, but there needs to be some conscious thought put into what's being presented. If they were trying to keep the game interesting they could have added some life or interaction to the backgrounds rather than make them absurd. And to be honest, the only things in the game that are well-animated are the bosses.
Being that the Duo is a CD-based system, you'd think it would at least have an advantage in the music department. And well, it does. The game boasts roughly 15 different tracks that sound loud and clear. And though most are a little less than aggression inspiring, the music is better than what can be found in its contemporaries ('cept Streets of Rage). The highlight of the score is the guitars that start chugging once the boss battles begin, by the third stage you'll know when it's “go time”.
''Yea, go to sleep maybe''
Alright, so the game's a little easy. Okay, granted you have hands, you should beat the game the first time you play it. And with the monotonous of it all, by the final stage you'll most likely be nauseous from fighting the same groups of enemies scene after scene. This isn't a Riot Zone exclusive problem, however, it feels amplified with the boring atmosphere and non-existent challenge. On the whole though, Riot Zone isn't a total waste. As previously mentioned, it's the only beat-em-up on the system. And if you can get enough of this type of game, then there's worse ways to waste an hour. Throughout your gaming years you’ll more than likely take many trips through mediocrity, so why not take one with a blonde bombshell like Hawk?
Reviewer's Score: 4/10 | Originally Posted: 06/13/03, Updated 06/13/03
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#1 Posted by Aarownd (59 posts) -
Mine is in video form originally, but here's the text copy.
10. Call of Duty Black Ops 2.
9. Tales of the Abyss 3D.
8. Sine Mora.
7. Sleeping Dogs.
6. Trials Evolution.
5. Resident Evil 6.
4. Persona 4 Arena.
3. Mass Effect 3.
2. The Walking Dead.
1. Persona 4 The Golden.
I know I have a couple re-releases, but I hadn't played either of them before these re-leases so I let them be on the list.
#2 Posted by Aarownd (59 posts) -
My main problem with Agarest war is that it had a similar playstyle to Disgaea, but it was all on a square map, so the strategy was extremely hard when enemies would just run away forever. It also just had a ton of issues aside from playing poorly.
But the story in this game is better than the gameplay, so a lot of why I enjoy this game comes from the story, but the gameplay is pretty solid. It's nothing particularly special, but it's a JRPG battle system that works as such. But little story segments are pretty much your goals in each area, so you won't go without some fun dialogue for long. Which helps keep you rom getting bored of the combat.
So far the game hasn't been too grindy, except in a couple situations where you have to seduce islands, but those are also some of my favorite portions since they use the Moe Kill systems to their max.
I agree that it's a bad word for Tsundere, but if you're familiar with the archetype, it isn't hard to figure out. The only reason I'm confused is because the guy claimed to be familiar enough with anime to get the jokes and references, which should imply that he has knowledge of the archetypes.
Yeah, the humor is extremely anime, and keeps reminding you that anime is super formulaic. It's self aware of what it is, and does what it goes for well. But you'll need to be pretty familiar with the culture to get a lot of these jokes and themes. Like the idea of Loli's is pretty horrible in the eyes of Americans, but over there is pretty accepted/ignored. So I'm pretty surprised that this game made it over here, especially with a T rating, since this game has several explicit references to people being into little girls, and wanting to get with them.
The characters are all pretty likable and well designed, and overall help make the game more enjoyable, since they could have easily messed them up that way Compile Hearts has in pretty much every game before this. But if you're not dying for a JRPG, then you probably don't need to buy it at full price, but know that you'll probably have to get it off Amazon if you eventually want it, since nobody is stocking this game anywhere. My Gamestop almost didn't even order a copy.
#3 Posted by Aarownd (59 posts) -
Picked my copy up today, Gamestop didn't even bother to have the one copy they ordered ready for the one person who pre-ordered it, so I had to wait like twenty minutes while they tried to find it. But I've played the game for about four hours now, and I'm very much enjoying it. The combat is more involved than most standard JRPG systems, and requires/rewards less mashing X. The systems aren't nearly as complicated as people are making them out to be. Which was a huge part of the IGN review. The guy would not stop complaining about how he couldn't remember any of the specifics of the mechanics, and that they were needlessly convoluted. Which has not been my experience remotely. He specifically brought up the system of turning enemies into Peons, and how he couldn't remember any of the names, or what to say to each type. Which shouldn't be a problem if you have some basic knowledge of Anime archetypes. Since it takes about two seconds to realize that "Bipolar" is just the Americanization of "Tsundere". So then you just have to be inconsistent in your word choices. Super fucking simple and I'm completely dumbfounded how he played through the entire game and was unable to figure it out.
The humor so far has been pretty good, I hate to keep harping on the IGN review, but in the review that guy said that he doesn't like or watch anime, but got every joke in the game. Which I think might be absolutely impossible. There are fucking references to specific Hentai Doujins in there. You would have had to have read a lot of Hentai in order to get those jokes...Which is not to say that I read or have read any pornographic Japanese comic books...I kind of have.
But overall the jokes are pretty solid, and are at the very least are enjoyable. I may have laughed once or twice to some very obscure references, but I enjoy the humor more than I find it legitimately funny. If that makes sense.
This is pretty much what I expected, it's a fun, goofy, overly ridiculous JRPG. If you like JRPGs, you'll probably like this game, because they make fucking sure that you know it is one of those games!
#4 Posted by Aarownd (59 posts) -
Heh, Butts.
#5 Posted by Aarownd (59 posts) -
I don't like IGN because they're for the mainstream consumer, which I am not, but their audience is mostly the generic people who are slightly tied into the game industry, but not into it enough to know what NeoGAF is. Which really, I rarely use news sites for news anymore, I only use GiantBomb because I like the crew and I respect their opinions on games. News wise I just go to NeoGAF; NeoGAF has all the news from pretty much every news site just aggregated into one convenient page. No muss and fuss, just getting the information outright.
I respect sites like IGN for the service they provide to people, but I'm just too wired in to everything happening in the industry for their site to be worth the extremely slow pace at which it runs and the never ending advertisements. If it's not intrusive "Click to enter" ads, it's the ads at the top of their front page that fold down and actually cover up the news. It's just too slow and filled with bullshit for me to bother going there. But I certainly don't think they should go out of business, and I hope they continue to contribute their resources to the medium.
Also, just as an aside, I feel their reviews are absolutely terrible. Recently they just keep giving top and bottom scores, almost no grey area in terms of their scores. Especially when the bulk of their reviews don't seem to match what scores they give out. Really makes me question their integrity when they just throw around 9.5's and 2.0's to any average game.
#6 Posted by Aarownd (59 posts) -
As a long time very hardcore fan (I bought and completed Gun Survivor and I have a debug copy of the GBA game) I have to say that this game is perfectly fine. It has some of the most fluid third person shooting I've ever played, and outperforms most other TPS' I've played. Your movement and aiming is solid, and shooting enemies is very satisfying. The parts most people claim to have had huge problems with I soared through with no problems whatsoever, and I'm by no means even sufficient in my shooter skills. At no point did I find myself struggling to stay alive due to the melee and knife combat being so drastically improved. Some might say that this betrays the series roots, but RE6 is an action game. It's an action shooter that works extremely well as one of those types of games, but not at all as a survival horror game. If you go in expecting a horrific slow-paced puzzle solving spooktacular, then I can definitely see you being disappointed. But if you go in expecting a fluid third person action shooter, with a roller-coaster ride story set in the Resident Evil Universe, then there's nothing here to offend anyone.
Which really, that's what I don't get, people say this game is so bad, but there's no outright offensive about the way it plays, the combat is some of the most fun I've ever had with any shooter. Seriously though, the shooting is quick and responsive, the movement is brisk and snappy (See how I said the same thing but a tiny bit differently?) and enemies have enough variety to keep you from just fighting the same three models/types over and over. Why are people so upset at this game? It doesn't make sense to me. Aside from the roots of the game, there is nothing actually "Bad" about the game. It's fun to play, the story is over the top and fun, and it's an extremely good value in terms of content alone.
So to summarize; You're all pussies who don't like the game just because it's not as good as other entries in the series. Which isn't valid in the slightest.
#7 Posted by Aarownd (59 posts) -
@HansKisaragi said:
people who complain dont like these kind of games.
That's pretty much what I assume when I read negative reviews of JRPGs, I know in some cases the games are just bad, but most of the time I end up disagreeing with reviews of these games. Especially from places like Gamespot and IGN. I guess their reviews are for the every-man who might think about buying this game, and the hardcore JRPG fans will just buy it anyway.
So pretty much everyone is getting serviced.
#8 Posted by Aarownd (59 posts) -
I payed my copy off today, so I'll be picking it up as soon as it comes in. It's supposed to release officially on Thursday, but GameStop is just going to sell it once it comes in, which could be as early as today, so I might be getting it then.
I'm hearing a ton of negative stuff about it, but most of those complaints appear to be that it just has too much going on for those people, and that it's all pretty overly complicated. So maybe to someone who has to review games in a timely manner, a game filled with tons of crazy mechanics isn't great, but I have tons of free time and I'm pretty good at figuring out systems, so I'm not putting too much weight in the mainstream press' (AKA IGN). I'll buy it and play through just out of sheer desperation for a JRPG.
Although I am really curious about the humor, some people said they were laughing regularly, as where others didn't even chuckle. How does the humor seem to you, Morrow? Will it hinge mostly on your familiarity with Japanese humor, or is it more accessible?
Regardless of all I've heard about the game, I'm excited to dig in.
#9 Posted by Aarownd (59 posts) -
@Spuirrel: My suggestion of it was sincerely ironic. I do want to see more people playing that terrible game, as a way to feed my Retsupurea fandom. And it's also just such an awful excuse for a horror game that it's just stupid to suggest.
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post #1 of 17
Thread Starter
Hi mamas,
I am absolutely desperate, so any advice you can give, no matter how insignificant it may seem to you, would be so greatly appreciated.
Back story: I work as a teacher on a special ed K-2 room and am exposed to a plethora of germs daily. I also have fibromyalgia and meniere's disease which are autoimmune disorders and hypothyroidism. I will also admit straight up that i don't drink enough water, eat enough fruits or vegetables and I rarely have the energy to exercise these days.
Current situation: Starting about 3 months ago I started coming down with everything under the sun. Diahrrhea and stomach cramps, then a mild cold, then more diarrhea and stomach cramps, then another cold, then thrush, and now a three week long and still going strong ear infection.
I have seen a doctor several times over the ear infection, and basically we are at the point where if it doesn't resolve by the end of this latest round of antibiotics then I go for sugery and get tubes put it. So far I have taken two different rounds of antibiotics, two different antibiotic/steroid ear drops, and a round of oral steroids for the infection. I am on nystatin for the thrush which has exploded out of control because of all the antibiotics. I also used gentian violet which cured the thrush until I reached the end of the course of treatment and stopped it, hence the thrush returned full force. I am also eating yogurt and taking probiotics and vit c crystals. I am also trying really hard to clean up my diet and weed out caffeine, processed foods and sugar.
I truly do not know what to do anymore and am at the end of my rope. psychologically I am not doing well at all and the steroids certainly have not helped any in that regard. I know three months doesn't seem like a long time but when you are sick and in pain it feels like an eternity. Does anyone have anything else they could recommend?
TIA for your help,
PS... wanted to add too that I've been tested for HIV which was negative so that is not the cause of all of this thankfully.
post #2 of 17
First, I would encourage you to get some support. Either a woman's group, individual therapy to learn some coping strategies....it's hard being sick. It sounds very frustrating.
I may also look into chiropractic. It sounds like the traditional medical approach has not really helped you thus far with the ear situation, and all the other complications are now stressing your immune system further.
is your thyroid in check?
post #3 of 17
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Leafwood, I would dearly love to go see a chiro or even better an acupuncturist, but I am flat out broke right now and simply can not afford them. My thyroid is low and the dr just doubled my meds as the dosage I was on did nothing so perhaps that will help some.
post #4 of 17
This is a copy of a recent post of mine regarding ear infections. Hope it resolves quickly.
Diary intolerance is the number one cause of fluid build up in ears.
"In one study an astonishing 86% of the children tested became free of ear problems once they came off dairy food."
Additionally, I was just reading that chiropractic adjustments could help with ear infections. I didn't know.
Breast milk in the ear or garlic oil is supposed to help too.
Also, add vitamin C and whole food probiotics, such as yogurt for the immune system.
"In an October study in the medical journal The Lancet, researchers found that antibiotics for ear infections are only beneficial to children under the age of 2 with both ears infected. Study leader Dr. Maroeska Rovers, of the University Medical Center Utrecht in the Netherlands, said that researchers found that in most other cases, watchful waiting is OK."
"Evidence has been building over the years showing most ear infections resolve on their own and antibiotics do little or nothing to speed the process. And, overuse of antibiotics leads to antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria. The most important factor in treatment for ear infections is pain relief."
A landmark study published in Pediatrics has shown that treating ear infections with antibiotics has no benefit when compared to doing nothing. (McCormick 2005).
My recommendation is classical homeopathy.
A friend's daughter had six rounds of antibiotics for ear infections and was scheduled for tube insertion. She saw the homeopath and gave her daughter the proscribed remedy. On return to the physician prior to the surgery, her ears were no longer infected. And she has had no ear infections since.
Our classical homeopathist first learned about homeopathy for her son with ear infections. Then she became schooled about homeopathy. I am a complete believer. Although, I still do not understand how it works. We are all on constitutional remedies and are rarely ever sick.
Another suggestion is Grapefruit Seed Extract. (Not grape seed.) GSE is also a natural anti-inflammatory. It is give orally, diluted in water. It tastes horrible though.
Here are some more ideas:
Garlic is a natural antibiotic.
Collodial silver is a natural antibiotic.
Vit C-large doses (natural fever reducer, iirc)
Cod liver oil- essential fatty acids help the immune system (We use Nordic Naturals -strawberry and our son loves it!)
Chamommilla is good for restlessness, discomfort, insomnia, unbearable pain; fever; child is impatient and angry.
Zinc lozenges help the immune system
Echinecea- We use Sambucol for Kids
Probiotics- for immune support, digestive system is 70% of immune system. Many of the serious side effects of cp are associated with a damaged gut, secondary to antibiotic use. Avoid antibiotics with cp and other viral illnesses.
And Dairy is the #1 culprit of fluid and mucus production leading to an environment conducive to ear infections.
Here is some info about homeopathic remedies (and treating ear infections).
* Aconite: Pain that comes on suddenly after a shock or chill.
* Belladonna: Severe throbbing pain; child is oversensitive and cranky.
* Chamomilla: Unbearable pain; fever; child is impatient and angry.
* Lycopodium: Pain on right side only; stopped-up nose; cold extremities.
* Magnesia phosphorica (or "homeopathic aspirin"): Pain reduced by the application of heat or pressure.
* Mercurius solubilis: Pain accompanied by swollen glands and sweating.
I would do whole food probiotics, cod liver oil, magnesium, vit. C, zinc, coconut oil, bone broths, green juices. Support the immune system. The gut is 70% of our immune system. Antibiotics damage the microbial balance in the gut.
Basically, you have to heal the gut to strengthen the immune system. Check out the "Healing the Gut-cheat sheet" at the top of the forum. http://www.mothering.com/discussions...d.php?t=434071
Antibiotics rarely address ear infections, which are generally viral in origin. Nor are they more effective than watchful waiting, unless it is a double ear infection in a child younger than age 2.
Here is more information regarding avoiding drug-resistant bacteria: http://www.mothering.com/discussions...5&postcount=12 Basically, UNNECESSARY antibiotics are the cause, not avoiding antibiotics when NOT needed.
post #5 of 17
Vitamin D (2000 IU daily) has done wonders for my immune system.
post #6 of 17
Thread Starter
Thank you Wu Wei and A&A for your input. Someone else just suggested Vit D as well and I already have to go in for more bloodwork so I will get my levels checked. I have wondered if dairy products might contribute to this, but the only dairy I eat is one container of yogurt a day. I never drink milk, ever. I guess if I'm allergic even yogurt might set it off but I am not a huge dairy consumer. As for the antibiotics, as much as I hate them I do think they were warranted. My ear drum ruptured two weeks ago and was bulging and getting ready to rupture again last tuesday when I went in to the doctors for the third time. So far I am ok but I just finished a course of steroids last night and I am really afraid that as that gets out of my system the inflamation and bulging will come back. Anyway, just wanted to thank you for your input. I will definitely look into these suggestions.
post #7 of 17
Originally Posted by wytchywoman View Post
Essentially, I would ride it out until warm weather fully sets in, at which point your ears are likely to clear up. Then I would work HARD to rebuild your gut flora, which have been obliterated by all the antibiotics, which has in turn left you highly vulnerable to any/all bacterial and viral infections - infections which a normal gut would not allow into the bloodstream. I would completely stop all grain, sugars & sweeteners of ALL kinds, and unfermented dairy products, and begin probiotic supplementation via the powdered formulas (e.g., Jarrow) and real yogurt (as in, pastured real yogurt if you can find it - plain of course, not flavored), plain kefir, and such.
post #8 of 17
Thread Starter
Thanks Periwinkle. By unfermented dairy products I am assuming you meant hings like milk and cheese right? Does this include things like oat or rice milk ( if I can find it unsweetened). I have Jarrowdophilus brand probiotics that I have been taking for years, is it possible that I need a different brand because my body has developed a tolerance for that particular probiotic?
Thanks again for your advice.
PS... came back to add that I live in the desert, so we never truly get "bad" weather here. Actually it's going to reach close to 100 next week. I would love to think that summer coming would resolve this, but it's been summer like for the past few months now and the climate here is extremely dry. If this is season related I think it has far more to do with Spring and pollen than anything else.
post #9 of 17
It sounds to me like a flare-up of your autoimmune disorders (have you been tested for lupus by any chance?) combined with a bowel issue. 70% of your immune system is in your digestive tract. It's a good place to start solving immune system problems.
I wouldn't go for the tubes if I were you. I suffered from horrible ear infections from the time I was very young until I was in mid-grade school. The doctor kept pushing tubes, and my mom stood firm and said no. The ear infections went away on their own eventually with minimal scarring. I've seen threads on MDC that are chock full of natural ways to cure ear infections, and I recommend you try them! I hear they really work! And a doctor's only going to give you antibiotics, which will do absolutely nothing except make you resistant to even more antibiotics. I suggest a probiotic too, since you feel kind of crappy in general and don't eat very well. A supplement could do you a lot of good! I always felt under the weather and got every single ailment that was going around - and then some. I was sick all the time, tired, with headaches, sore joints, and developed shingles at 24 years old. Not until I started taking adrenal supplements and omega-3 fish oils did things improve, and I haven't been sick literally since I started taking the supplements.
post #10 of 17
It sounds like you may have a primary immunodeficency disease. Onset can be adult and happen around age 30. I have common variable immune deficiency and was diagnosed when I was 32 after the birth of my third child 20 years ago. Back then there wasn't even a name for what I have. Testing showed all three of my sons also have it. It is genetic but it is very, very rare for all the children to have it. We may be the only family.
There are 10 Warning Signs of Primary Immunodeficiency Disease (PID) and if you even have one you should be tested. It sounds like you may have several of the warning signs. It is common for people with IgA deficiency to have problems with diarrhea because IgA protects the digestive track. Ear and sinus infections are common in people with IgG deficiency.
If you have CVID, common variable immune deficiency, or hypogammaglobuinemia you can get IV therapy every 3 weeks and it can make a huge improvement in bacterial infections. You may still have problems with autoimmune diseases like fibromyalgia & arthritis. At any time you can get pneumonia, cellulitis, or other infecions very quickly and your family will probably always worry about you.
The therapy is very expensive. It can cost as much as $20,000 at a hospital. If you live in a state that lets you learn to infuse yourself it is around $3,000. You aren't supposed to be around children, crowds, movie theaters, church, ect. It is a life-threatening condition. Since you would have to quit your job you may be able to get SSI or Voc Rehab.
If you do have a PID it can be a big relief to know what is wrong. I wish you well. My sons and I are doing well after 20 years with CVID.
post #11 of 17
Originally Posted by wytchywoman View Post
Yes for milk - I'd avoid all milk for a while. And it depends for cheese. If it's raw / unpasteurized cheese, then fine. Organic Valley makes a delicious raw cheddar that is widely available. And as for butter, only if it's cultured butter.
Completely different foods. Oat milk and rice milk (organic, unsweetened) would be fine - they aren't dairy products.
post #12 of 17
I second the suggestion about lupus testing. I talked to a woman today that told me she had many reoccurring infections of the ear, nose, urinary, ect today and she just found out she has lupus. She said it took years to be diagnosed.
post #13 of 17
Thread Starter
Thank you for the continued suggestions. I've had CBC's run and my white blood cell and platelets are low. Could lupus initially show up as something like that? or is there a specific test that is run for lupus that has to be requested? Also, in relation to PID, how does one test for that? Can I go to my PCP and request a test or is this something that needs to be dealt with by a geneticist? It does sound highly suspicious, for both my older son and myself. I had a really hard time almost a year ago with what may have been MRSA but no one ever figured out what it was, definitely lots of problematic cellulitis though, huge spots of it. I am definitely going to look into this. Unfortunately I don't have $20,000, are there any alternative treatments?
post #14 of 17
To test for PID your primary care provider would probably send you to an immunologist. You would have a blood test for at least IgA, IgG, IgM, and IgG subclasses. It will probably take a week or so to get the results. Of course the primary care provider could order the tests and it would be much quicker. If you are hospitalized you can ask if the tests can be done.
If your IgG is low the doctor may want to test how well you can form antibodies. You would have a blood test to see antibody levels you have to something like 14 different strains of pneumonia vaccines. Then you get the vaccine. Then 3 months (it may not be that long now) later you have your blood drawn and tested to see your pneumonia antibody levels. If you don't form antibodies well enough that pretty much means gamma globulin IVs every 3 weeks for life.
Not all immunologists have had patients with PID or know what to do. Only 1 in 50,000 people have a PID. That includes people with just an IgA deficiency that may not even have any problems. Moving to Tucson I had to go to 3 immunologists before I found one that understood how to manage someone who has been having gamma globulin IVs. Immunologists at university hospitals are usually best. Once the immunologist sets up your medications you usually only have to see them once a year. You may also have an infectious disease doctor so if you get a wierd infection you already have a doctor.
I know way too much about this. We have lived in several cities and been treated at lots of hospitals.
post #15 of 17
Thread Starter
Wow, what a coincidence. I live in Tucson as well. Can you PM me or post back with the Dr's you see here in town? Thanks. Also, although we ( my son and I ) have a hard time fighting things off, we have yet to be hospitalized. From what I have read so far hospitalization is pretty common with PID. Is that correct or is that just a worse case scenario?
Thanks again for all your help. I really appreciate it!
post #16 of 17
Its summer and I also have Ear infection
like Wytchymom I also have Fibromyalgia, and visit with people in my community alot with my volunteer work (I work at home on computer)
I have had a sinus/ear infection since May 30. I am pretty sure it was from the weekend i spent with nephews and swiming in my pool which was very very low in Chlorine.
1st round of Amoxicilin did help. my voice has returned but my right ear still felt full of fluid, although i could now hear movement when i would blow my nose. Before antibiotics i had no movement as it was FULL. Nurse Practitioner at hospital on wed June 3rd told me she would not prescribe meds except how bad my ear looked (it had been getting worse and worse up till then)
after one night camping i came home and developped the WORST sore throat earache. it hurt my neck on the outside even. I figure it was due to lack of sleep camping and smoke inhallation from campfire and took strepsils - which are helping at least i can talk now. I am pretty sure that as I type this i am fighting a fever (its how i feel all over - my skin hurts when I have a fever, albeit low grade)
ik already go to chiro often. I try to go for walks daily and swim often (pool) i had been taking oil of oregano for the infection but did not make a dent
and i am fighting with yeast infection after the round of antibiotics with both pill from probiotics and organic balkan style yogurt. I have also gone mostly grain free (removing most wheat oat and rice foods from my diet, replacing with mostly vegetable and protein and quinoa) i try to stay at no more than one cup of coffee and and appart from the yogurt which i take with special digestion supplements i am dairy free.
I have to remind myself to take the vit d which i normally only take in winter because of S.A.D.
any other suggestions?
post #17 of 17
Thread Starter
Hi Catpat,
Sorry you're so ill. I know how hard it is to deal with. The things I found that assisted me with the ear infections were the following:
1) Get seasonal allergies under control- I had horrible allergies which I think really caused my immune system to take a serious nose dive. It happened again this year too although not as bad as last year. Not sure if you suffer from seasonal allergies or not, but they certainly played a huge role in all the illnesses I developed.
2) Eliminate caffeine and processed foods- this has been really difficult for me but I am finally caffeine and gluten free and am working on sugars next. I would wean out one thing at a time as doing a total elimination diet seemed just way too much for me to handle.
3) Supplement well- I take multi-vit and D3 daily (received clarification from my son's rheumatologist that D2 isn't absorbed well by the body, it needs to be D3). Doing any kind of living foods supplement would probably help as well.
4) Acupuncture- I can't do this often ( and couldn't do it when I was really ill) because of cost, but I have used acupuncture to help strengthen my immune system and definitely got good results from it.
5)See a specialist- At this point , if I were you, I'd consult with an ENT dr. He was able to tell me that I wouldn't need tubes and to just give it more time. He also said that what I caught was simply bad luck and he had seen more adult cases of this type of infection that year than he had in the rest of his career as a physician, so something was definitely going around locally that was hitting adults hard. Consider seeing a specialist, they may have info that a primary care dr wouldn't about what you have and what would help you.
Hope you feel better soon!!!!!!
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KELEMEN: Clinton was joined by British Foreign Secretary David Miliband, who read out the official statement from the group of world powers dealing with the Iranian nuclear issue.
Mr. DAVID MILIBAND (Foreign Secretary, Great Britain): The meeting on the first of October will provide an opportunity to seek a comprehensive, long-term and appropriate solution to the Iranian nuclear issue through dialogue and negotiation. We expect a serious response from Iran and we'll decide in the context of our duel track approach as a result of our meeting on our next steps.
KELEMEN: Next steps could include tougher sanctions against Iran. Even Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, whose government has been skeptical about such an approach, held out the possibility for more sanctions after he met yesterday with President Obama.
President DMITRY MEDVEDEV (Russia): (Through translator) Sanctions rarely lead to productive results. But in some cases, sanctions and inevitable.
KELEMEN: For his part, the Iranian leader didn't show any signs in his speech that his country would cave to pressure and curb its nuclear program, which he has always insisted is peaceful. But in an interview with the Washington Post and Newsweek, he did float some ideas for confidence-building steps.
He said Iran is willing to have its nuclear experts meet with scientists from the U.S. and other world powers, and he said Iran wants to buy enriched uranium from the United States for medical purposes. Ahmadinejad said those are proposals Iran will bring to the table in Geneva October 1st.
Michele Kelemen, NPR News, New York.
INSKEEP: President Obama is not expected to meet Iran's president here in New York this week, but there are certainly discussions about Iran. And NPR's Don Gonyea is still with us. And Don, what kind of discussions have been going on?
DON GONYEA: Iran comes up at every bilateral meeting. We heard Michele reference the session with the president and Mr. Medvedev yesterday. And the White House is really trumpeting what Mr. Medvedev said. He said we believe we need to help Iran to take a right decision. He went on to say that they need to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. The White House sees that as real progress - they were really happy to hear it. And that topic…
INSKEEP: The suggestion that Russia is onboard with pressing Iran in some fashion.
GONYEA: Exactly. We don't know how we move forward yet, but that was the lead out of that meeting yesterday.
INSKEEP: Don, good talking with you.
GONYEA: Thank you.
INSKEEP: NPR's White House correspondent Don Gonyea is here in New York, where President Obama will be chairing a meeting of the United Nations Security Council today. The subject is nuclear nonproliferation.
You're listening to MORNING EDITION from NPR News.
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And I'm Robert Siegel. The Supreme Court bit off a piece of the immigration puzzle today. In a 7-2 decision, the court ruled that a longtime legal resident of the U.S. was improperly deported for possession of a small amount of marijuana. NPR legal affairs correspondent Nina Totenberg reports.
NINA TOTENBERG, BYLINE: Adrian Moncrieffe immigrated to the United States with his parents from Jamaica in 1984. He was 3 years old then. He and his family were all legal residents. He grew up, became a home health care worker, married and had a family. In 2007, during a routine traffic stop, police found a small amount of marijuana in the car, about enough to make two or three cigarettes.
Moncrieffe, who had no prior record, was charged with possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute. That's a generic felony under Georgia law and allows for a wide range of sentences. His lawyer did not advise him that if he pled guilty, he could be deported, a requirement that the U.S. Supreme Court has since imposed. Ignorant of the immigration consequences, Moncrieffe accepted a plea deal under which he would avoid prison and have his conviction expunged after five years' probation.
The federal government, however, first put him in immigration detention and then deported him to Jamaica, contending that under federal law, there was no discretion on the matter since Moncrieffe had been convicted of an aggravated felony. Today, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Moncrieffe's Georgia conviction was not, in fact, an aggravated felony under federal law.
Writing for the seven-member majority, Justice Sonia Sotomayor said that where the amount is small and there is no sale, the crime does not qualify as an aggravated felony. Rather, it's a low-level offense that's not a felony at all under federal law. The government's attempt to characterize such an offense as an aggravated felony, she said, defies the commonsense conception of these terms.
Moncrieffe, the father of five American children, was close to tears upon learning of the court decision today.
ADRIAN MONCRIEFFE: It's just a good day for my family, for me and my family.
TOTENBERG: The decision means he can now ask the immigration service to allow him to return to the U.S. and to his wife and children. Most experts say he has an excellent chance of succeeding, given the fact that he has no real ties to Jamaica, that his family is here, and that his conviction by now has actually been expunged from the record under Georgia law. Nina Totenberg, NPR News, Washington.
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Packaged rodenticide
Patent 7067142 Issued on June 27, 2006. Estimated Expiration Date: Icon_subject January 22, 2022. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
Abstract Claims Description Full Text
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Inventor: Sears
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Inventor: Smart
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Inventor: Sherman
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No. 10054145 filed on 01/22/2002
US Classes:
424/406, Ingredients for reducing the noxious effect of the active substances to organisms other than pest (e.g., toxicity reducing compositions, self-destructing compositions, etc.)424/84, BAITS, ATTRACTANTS, OR LURES (NON-FOOD)424/407, Containing material to enhance the sticking of the active ingredients424/409, Solid as carrier or diluent424/410, Impregnated or coated food or edible simulative of food (e.g., bait, poison, etc.)424/411, Impregnated or coated nominal articles (e.g., flea collars, etc.)424/412, Packaging, cordage building material or container424/413, Cellulosic material or building material424/414, Impregnated or coated paper or foil514/457, Coumarins (including hydrogenated)514/920, Mammal43/131, Poison holders424/10.3, Color or color change feature43/4.5, Methods of fishing222/645Of aerosol dispenser
Primary: Levy, Neil S.
International Classes
A01N 25/32
A01N 43/16
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The present invention relates to packaged animal poisons, particularly packaged poison/bait mixes which can be fixed in place. It appears to be especially well suited for providing a packaged rodenticide/bait to control rodents.
There are a variety of existing poison baits which attract murine (e.g. rodents such as mice and rats) or other animals (e.g. crawling insects such as cockroaches, ants, crickets and earwigs) for the purpose of killing them. For example,relatively large solid rodenticide blocks have been developed in which the poison and bait are combined with a paraffin wax. These blocks are positioned for use without any surrounding packaging. See e.g. U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,891,218 and 5,044,113.
Such baits often contain much more poison and bait than are needed to attract and kill a single rodent. Because of the time delay between feeding and death, the animal may eat much more of the bait than is needed to kill it. This wastesmaterial.
Further, a consumer or a business will not typically want to disclose to visitors or customers that they have a rodent infestation. The larger the bait/rodenticide, the harder it will be to hide it.
Another type of known bait is a package of small poison bait pellets. For example, "place packs" are rodent chewable packages, made for example of polyglysine-lined paper, containing such pellets. Such place packs are initially left unopenedwhen placed in a desired location. The bait attracts rodents, notwithstanding the closed package. Rodents will be baited to gnaw through the package to reach the rodenticidal bait.
"Sachet" packages are boxes or packets of such pellets. These are opened by the consumer before leaving the pellets for the rodents. They commonly use cardboard or plastic sheeting for their packaging material, but the material is not importantas the rodents do not need to chew through the packaging to access the bait.
Once the first rodent has gnawed through the package, or the package has been opened by the consumer, pellets may be spilled out of the package (e.g. due to contact by rodents or a human). Aside from the fact that this is visually messy, thereis a potential hazard regarding leaving small pieces of poisonous material strewn around a floor. Moreover, cleaning up the scattered pellets can expose consumers or others to the poison if the bait isn't carefully handled.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,514,960 teaches using microwave energy to mold a wax-based insecticide/insect bait block within a dispensing package. This helps reduce the spilling potential of the insecticide. However, no structure is depicted for usingthis technology.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,720,951 teaches that rodenticidal baits can have included therein a food substance of interest to the rodent (e.g. wheat or sugar), a poison (e.g. brodifacoum, which is a coumarin anticoagulant, warfarin, or bromadiolone), abinder such as wax, and a human aversion agent, such as denatonium benzoate, which is a bittering agent sold under the trade name Bitrex.RTM.. A low concentration of Bitrex.RTM. will not interfere with rodent feeding, but will be so bitter as to causea small child who might try to eat the bait to spit it out immediately.
Nevertheless, there still is a need for developing improved packaged animal poisons, particularly with respect to the placement of small, confined "servings" of bait at desired feeding locations, and with respect to providing means for assuringconsumers regarding the amount of bait remaining.
In one aspect the invention provides a packaged animal poison. We use the term "animal" in its broadest sense as covering any live animal susceptible to being poisoned, including especially without limitation rats, mice and insects.
In a first form, there is a package having a housing, a cover, and an internal cavity there between. An animal poison/bait mix is positioned in the internal cavity and affixed to the package. By "affixed" we mean any technique for linking thepoison bait mix to the housing such as bonding it to the housing and/or trapping a formed block in the housing by appropriate tapering or interlocking. The cover is removably mounted to the housing so that it can in one position conceal the animalpoison bait mix, and in a second position permit examination of the internal cavity.
In preferred forms the housing is in the form of a base having a flat bottom surface and a wall extending upwardly there from. The flat bottom surface extends laterally beyond the wall to form a handle. Also, the base can have an adhesiveapplied on a downwardly facing surface thereof (suitable to anchor the package to a particular position in a room). The cover can have a downwardly open cup configuration, with a tab extending radially outward there from to form a handle.
The invention is particularly useful where the poison is a rodenticide such as brodifacoum, bromadiolone or warfarin, and at least a portion of the package is made from a cellulosic material, a bittering agent and a rodent attractant. In thisform, the package material itself acts as part of the bait.
The packaging material can have other desirable features as well. For example, it may have mixed in an antibiotic to control mold formation, and/or be colored with a red dye or other warning color to indicate the presence of a poison.
A particularly desirable way of adhering the poison to the internal walls of the cavity is to mix it and a suitable bait material into heated binder (such as wax), then pour, scoop, or pack the flowable poison/wax/bait mixture into the cavity,and then allow the wax to cool. This molds the bait in the cavity, while simultaneously adhering it to the packaging.
In another aspect the invention provides a method for poisoning a murine animal (e.g. mouse, rat). One positions a packaged poison/bait on an essentially horizontal surface. The packaged poison/bait has (i) a package having a base, a cover, andan internal cavity there between; and (ii) a poison/bait mix positioned in the internal cavity and affixed to the package. The cover is removably mounted to the base so that it can in one position conceal the poison, and in a second position permitexamination of the internal cavity. One then permits a murine animal to chew into the package and then chew the poison positioned therein.
It will be appreciated from the above disclosure and the following description that the flat base of the package, and the adhesive on the lower surface thereof, permit the package to be anchored on a variety of surfaces so that it will not easilymove. In a preferred form the cavity is tapered so that the bait, once formed, cannot fall out of the cavity if the packaged is opened upside down before an animal accesses it (regardless of whether the wax binds to the packaging).
A consumer can examine the bait to confirm that the manufacturer included a bait/poison in the package, and at any time thereafter to confirm that an adequate amount of bait remains. Both the base and the cover are provided with handle areas tohelp a consumer avoid contact with the poison when handling the package or removing the cover.
Moreover, the package can be so small that it is relatively inconspicuous. For example, it can be sized so as to include only a sufficient amount of bait to kill a single rodent (and thus extra bait is not wasted).
The foregoing and other advantages of the invention will appear from the following description. In the description reference is made to the accompanying drawings which form a part thereof, and in which there is shown by way of illustration, andnot limitation, preferred embodiments of the invention. Such embodiments do not necessarily represent the full scope of the invention, and reference must therefore be made to the claims herein for interpreting the scope of the invention.
FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of a packaged animal poison according to the present invention;
FIG. 2 is a top view thereof;
FIG. 3 is a perspective view similar to FIG. 1, but with the cover removed;
FIG. 5 is a view similar to FIG. 4, albeit with the cover removed;
FIG. 6 is a view similar to FIG. 4, albeit showing a second optional embodiment having a peel off release liner protecting an adhesive layer; and
FIG. 7 is a view similar to FIG. 6, albeit with the cover and the release liner removed.
Turning first to FIGS. 1-4, there is shown a rodenticidal package, generally 10, in accordance with the present invention. The package 10 includes a base/housing 12 and a removable cover 14. The base 12 has a central cavity 16, preferablytapering towards the opening at the top. As shown, the cavity may have a frusto-conical wall 18 which the rodenticide/bait/binder mix 20 adheres to.
A planar bottom 22 extends laterally outward from the cavity 16, preferably in both lateral directions. The elongated bottom 22 provides areas for a user to handle the device 10 without touching adjacent the rodenticide material 20. The bottom22 may be multi-layer at certain portions such as shown by a paper backing 23 at its underside.
The cover 14 has an inverted cup-shape with a top 24 and a frusto-conical wall 26 defining an inverted recess sized to receive and fit snugly onto the base portion 18. A tab-like handle 28 preferably extends radially outward from the bottom ofthe wall 26 to lie against the bottom 22 of the base 12 when mounted thereon. The handle 28 extends beyond the edge of the base bottom 22 so that it can be grasped easily to lift the cover 14 from the base 12 without the user making dermal contact withthe base. The weight of the base helps fix the position of the package once positioned in place.
FIGS. 6-7 show an alternate embodiment for more securely fixing the position of the package. The elements of this embodiment are identical to that described above, albeit there is also an adhesive layer 30 adhered to the underside of the layer23 which is in turn covered during storage and shipment (prior to use) by a release liner 32. As shown in FIG. 6, liner 32 is removed prior to using the device.
The adhesive 30 can be any suitable adhesive or double-sided adhesive tape. One example is that the adhesive can be an ordinary white water-activated starch paste. Alternatively, the adhesive can be of the type suitable for use with a peel-offrelease liner. Such liners are well known in other contexts, and are often made from heat sealable or pressure sensitive tape.
We prefer a rodenticide/bait material 20 that is between 0.001 and 0.005% brodifacoum (Syngenta of Basel, Switzerland), 0.001% benzyldiethyl [2,6-xylylcarbamoyl)methyl] ammonium benzoate (Bitrex.RTM.--Macfarlan Smith Limited of Edinburgh,Scotland), 20-50% of a wax binder (e.g. paraffin wax), and the remainder a mix of edible grains and carbohydrates. See generally U.S. Pat. No. 5,720,951 for various bait/poison mixes.
One preferably mixes a wax-based rodenticide at a temperature slightly above the melting point of the wax, and then pours the mixture into the cavity of the housing while the mixture is still in a flowable state. As the liquid cools, the waxhardens (much as a candle would). The wax preferably bonds to some extent to the cellulosic packaging. For large rodents, we prefer using about 3-10 g of this rodenticide/bait/wax material per package.
The base 12 and cover 14 can be made of a molded pulp material. However, other cellulosic materials should be suitable, particularly cardboard or paper. Other packaging materials are also possible (e.g. thin plastics). In any event, thepackaging should be made of a material that a rodent will readily chew through in order to access the bait/poison.
In one form the packaging can have neutral palatability (for a rodent), with the odor of the bait in the cavity motivating the rodent to try to eat through the packaging. However, it could alternatively be coated or formed with or of a rodentfeeding stimulant such as ground peanut shells, ground insect pupae, grain, meat, cheese, oil, or fruit. In any event, in use, the cover 14 need not be removed since the rodent can gnaw through it to get to the bait.
As an additional precaution, the packaging (and/or the poison) could also include a human aversion agent, such as Bitrex.RTM., or malodors, such as rancid oil, fermented fruit, or spoiled meat. This will further discourage consumption bychildren.
The device 10 is used by removing it from its outer display/shipment packaging (not shown), removing the release layer 32 (where applicable) and (for example) placing it on a horizontal or other surface where rodents are likely to be present. The device can be grasped by the lateral ends of the base bottom 22 for ease of handling. The cover 14 can be left mounted on the base 12 during installation (or at all times if desired). Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 3, a consumer can be assured ofthe presence of the poison by temporarily removing the cover. This can be done immediately after installation, or at any later time where the consumer wishes assurance that the product is still suitable to be used.
The cover 14 can be removed by lifting it by the handle 28 (much as an upside down pot could be). The device 10 can thus be used without requiring the user to manually contact the rodenticide or other poison. While the extra weight of the endsof the base alone help anchor the device (e.g. brief gusts of wind are unlikely to significantly move it), it is more preferred to use the second embodiment where a release liner 32 can be peeled away so as to permit the adhesive layer 30 to be adheredto the floor, cabinet wall or other supporting surface. Alternatively, the package can be glued in place.
The invention thus provides a multi-part package for a position controlled animal poison (especially rodenticide). One aspect of the position control is the trapping of the remaining bait inside the device even when the package is partiallydisturbed/gnawed by the rodent. The tapered side walls help keep the molded wax bait in position, as does the binding of the formula to the cellulosic packaging. Thus, even after a rodent nibbles on the bait, the remaining bait is not likely to spillout of the package.
Another aspect of the position control is that the overall package can be anchored in place. Thus, a human accidentally bumping against it, or a rodent sampling the bait, will not move it from the desired position.
It will be appreciated that the present invention permits more controlled dispensing of poisonous bait. The position of the baiting can be carefully controlled, and only those animals that access those positions and gnaw the anchored bait willbe poisoned.
Further, waste of poisonous bait is reduced as the packages can be optimized to "single serving" sizes, and bait will no be spilled out of the baiting station.
Moreover, the present invention provides greater control by the consumer over the use of the product. The consumer can activate the product by adhering it at a desired position, check the status of the product over time, and remove the productwhen the bait has been sufficiently eaten.
The packaging is suitable for anchoring by a wide variety of adhesive techniques, thereby making it useful for placement on a wide variety of surfaces. For example, the adhesive can be sufficiently sticky to prevent wind gusts from moving thepackage, but otherwise permit the package to be peeled off the supporting surface quite easily.
Where particular animals are to be attracted, but not others, the mixture of malodors and taste aversion agents with animal feeding attractants can be selected accordingly. This provides great flexibility in designing baits.
The above describes preferred embodiments of the present invention. However, many modifications may be made to these embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. For example, the disclosed devices are shown asfrustum-shaped. However, they need not be upwardly tapered, nor be peripherally round. Other shapes should work with the present invention. Thus, the following claims should be looked to in order to judge the full scope of the invention.
Industrial Applicability
The present invention provides a packaged animal poison/bait.
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Other References
• MacFarlan Smith Limited; “Bitrex An Aversion Agent for Product Safety”; Sep. 1988.
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The World of Immortals
Why do we only come when something is in it for us physically?
Why don't we come to save our souls, and get eternity?
Why do we only come to the holy grounds, when the immortal pal is always near?
But when Tho comes to claim you as his, we turn away like he is dirt. We say come later, please?
Your a darn fool!
If you shout that.
Maybe you'll enjoy burning in hell along side the generation before.
Many do shout like a fool.
They take the broad easy way.
They know right form wrong in the humands eyes.
But what about the eyes of God, does he think your a good man?
We follow the immortal; We become one with the world.
When that happens, we degrade.
No more left of you, the sinner.
Your mistakes are counted against you because you follow the ways of the Immortal Man.
Is what is said to you.
You the Immortal Man.
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Gen Cox was one of my Comm's at USAFA. Dude is a good guy but he really should lose his job at this and his staff should burn with him.
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The funny thing about that bottle too is I finished that one new years eve of 2012 and got more drunk than I ever had. I was straight taking swigs of it from the bottle. I was painfully drunk. Now she's a nice little lamp to remind me not to be an idiot.
[–]justarunner 2 points3 points ago
I make liquor bottle lamps. I've no idea how to market selling them lol. I've just empty bottles of liquor in my house I turn into lamps. So I was kind of excited about this thread til I saw he just wants food lol.
Here's an example
/r/CFB Milestone: @RedditCFB reaches 10,000 followers by Honestly_in CFB
[–]justarunner 13 points14 points ago
Jeeeebus. I remember when /r/cfb had just like 5-6k. Now we're way past 80k and the twitter has 10k.
I think that speaks so heavily of the mods. This subreddit is moderated infinitely better than any other sub on reddit imho.
If you could ban something from Reddit, what would it be? by T0pTomatoin AskReddit
[–]justarunner 11 points12 points ago
A few weeks ago a high school runner name Mary Cain who's also a pro and the top US female runner for her age did an AMA.
The downvotes were fucking insane. I asked a beyond sensible question as I love mary cain and have followed her progression over the past few years and my comment went like 20/15. So many good questions were downvoted so hard.
AMA is a cesspool for downvotes.
Training for a 10k by happiestgilmoreeverin AdvancedRunning
[–]justarunner 0 points1 point ago
Thank you, will check it out.
General Discussion 3/8/2014 by AlwaysInjuredin AdvancedRunning
[–]justarunner 1 point2 points ago
Very similar to you, bro. I'm also on the 85 mpw and raced a half 2 weeks back (gasparilla in tampa). I ultimately heavily modified the week of my half race.
Let me put it this way, you want to PR at Boston (as do I) but I also wanted to run a solid half. So I decided to take friday off and then run 3m easy on Saturday. So I went crazy easy the week of the half, but the following week I blew it up and ran 104m which was 20 over my previous high which was just like 3-4 weeks earlier.
So it's up to you. Just remember the big picture but also remember that one or two easy days leading up to a HUGE effort will not cost you at Boston. We get so wrapped up in our day to day workouts we forget that each individual workout doesn't make us fast or set us up for a PR, it's the workouts over weeks and months that set us up big.
If you want to hammer NYC, then factor that in to your friday run. Pfitz says in the books that you can get liberal with the workouts.
Best of luck, look forward to seeing you in hopkinton!
Training for a 10k by happiestgilmoreeverin AdvancedRunning
[–]justarunner 3 points4 points ago
I'm going to still the thunder here and ask a similar question.
I'm doing Boston and then IMFL in November. But after that, I plan to "retire" from long distance for a while and head to the 5k/10k while I'm still young and can benefit from speed work instead of endurance work.
I'm 24, I usually do 80 mile weeks and have peaked at 104 miles in a week. So when I'm done with IMFL in November, where do I find very solid 5k/10k training regimens. For marathoning i've been using Advanced Marathoning by Pete Pfitzinger. Is there an equivalent for the 10k and 5k?
I really feel that I need to get my 10k under 30 minutes by age 27-28 if I ever hope to run the 2:19 required for the marathon trials.
Thanks in advance everyone!
[Daily Discussion] Saturday, March 08, 2014 by AutoModeratorin BitcoinMarkets
[–]justarunner 10 points11 points ago
Shorting is not popular because you're rooting against the vast majority of people who clearly don't want the price to fall. They usually view as something in poor taste.
Which is stupid because its a perfectly legitimate means of making money
But it's like playing Craps at the casino, no one likes it when you bet the Don't Pass Line. You're rooting against the shooter. Here you're rooting against everyone else.
But he doesn't deserve downvotes, it's a good question.
Senate blocks military sexual assault bill by [deleted]in Military
[–]justarunner 2 points3 points ago
The AF has a new line on EPRs for "what you've done to improve the climate in the work place"...
It's an insane overreaction. As if EPRs already didn't care at all about a members actual work performance the AF has once again shown members doing your job is irrelevant, volunteering, giving sarc briefings, and cleping a class a year makes you a good airmen.
In addition, go talk to any ADC. They'll tell you the AF attempts to prosecute cases that civilian courts wouldn't touch with a million mile pole. Always guilty til proven innocent with rape/sexual assaults and always prosecuting even when there is no strong evidence. Remember the high profile case with the 3 star in Italy over turning the conviction of the Lt Col. That was a huge shit show and civilians freaked the fuck out. But if you read the long response by the 3 star, he was perfectly right. The O-5 had been convicted on pretty much zero evidence, he was convicted because the culture is now playing makeup. There's a massive overreaction right now. It needs to stop.
Rape and sexual assault are disgusting but there are far better ways to curb these things than EPR bullets and undermining commander's authority.
Senate blocks military sexual assault bill by [deleted]in Military
[–]justarunner 0 points1 point ago
Warning, reading the comments on CNN may cause sudden decrease in IQ, patience, and calmness.
Fucking keyboard warriors claiming how this bill should have passed 100-0 while they sit at home not knowing shit about how the military works. This insane over reaction to sexual assaults has been insane. Glad a few congressmen made some good votes and glad it took both parties to defeat it.
Former WVU player Shawne Alston suing the NCAA and five major conferences over the value of athletic scholarships. by todd6739in CFB
[–]justarunner 4 points5 points ago
That was me, the thread was downvoted and no longer showing up. No idea who downvoted it and or why they did that. People are silly.
This is one of the greatest races in history. I could watch it endlessly. by justarunnerin AdvancedRunning
[–]justarunner[S] 2 points3 points ago
Symmonds and Solomon's efforts were in my original title but reddit wanted to tell me this was a repost. So when I had to resubmit it I forgot to add it.
Their efforts in that final few hundred is monstrous. Symmonds looks so out of place for 600 meters and then just really shows the world why he is World Class.
VSP and TERA delayed. by SergeantBogeyin AirForce
[–]justarunner 0 points1 point ago
You're exactly where i'm at and your application is on hold.
My application got to AFPC on Feb 7th. They dicked something up on 14 feb and told me my application was on hold til 21 feb until I fixed something. I fixed it in 20 minutes and my application was updated but 21 feb came and went. They then updated my case to say "follow by 3 Mar". Yesterday came and went and nothing happened.
Then today's email. I'm a 3 year officer and so I thought maybe VS applications without pay were still moving. I asked and was informed they were stopped also.
Such fucking bullshit. This is also my second application because they incorrectly rejected my first one. Fucking incompetent asshats.
I don't even give a shit if they keep me or let me go anymore, just fucking tell me, being in limbo is stressful cause you have to play two games, the AF game and the i'm separating game.
But my new assignment drops in 13 days, if I like the location i'm just going to pull back my separation application and stick around one more assignment.
Pinning of other dog. by tacoking92in Newfoundlander
[–]justarunner 1 point2 points ago
My newf terrorizes my pit. She constantly bites his neck (has broken skin a handful of times), drags him, pins him on the ground by sitting on him, chasing him, etc.
I don't stop it though because the pit tends to instigate it by nipping her legs. And he used to terrorize her when she was a pup. 115lbs later the tides have turned lol.
It's a riot to watch.
Best of luck with resolving your issue.
How the past couple months have felt... by howard_m00nin AirForce
[–]justarunner 0 points1 point ago
Yep, LADSC. If you're eligible in the matrix you should be eligible in the PSDM.
When I first applied I was eligible in the matrix but not the PSDM. That doesn't make any god damn sense does it? So I emailed them and told them it didn't, 48 hours later the PSDM was revised and I was suddenly "eligible". They're beyond fucking incompetent down there.
Get on the AFPC chat and ask around. You're probably fucking eligible and they're just too stupid to know it. This has been a seriously huge fuck up on there part. If you want out, ask around, don't sit back.
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Poll: The Abilene ISD took delivery of two of six travel buses Wednesday. Is the expenditure of $900,000 worth it?
Response Percent Votes
B. Yes, the district will recoup the cost by not having to pay for charter buses
40% 75
D. No, the money could have been better spent
23% 43
A. Yes, students should be comfortable and safe on longer trips
20% 37
C. No, “yellow dogs” are just fine for road trips
15% 29
total votes: 184
Comments » 5
TheToad writes:
Will the sports ticket sales repay this?
Education has nothing to do with footballs, baseballs, or any other kind of balls.
Let the admission tickets to those non-educational events by buses for those trips.
Grizwald writes:
1. They are not just for athletics. Any AISD activity will use them. Choir, debate teams, etc will use them.
2. Money came from the feds, bet it was tagged at where it could be used.
3. This was approved by the school board a year ago. Where you there to voice you opinion?
eaglerider writes:
Many times when AISD uses a charter bus, that bus has to come from areas like Midland or Odessa because of the lack of charter bus companies in Abilene. When that happens, AISD has to pay the 'deadhead' fee for the bus traveling to and from Abilene empty. AISD's purchase of more comfortable and safer vehicles for out of town travel makes perfect sense.... and saves the district money in the process by not having to rely on hired charters. As another poster pointed out, these new vehicles will not just be used for sports. School district students go on many more trips for UIL, debate, choir, band, etc., than they do for sports.
TheToad writes:
" 2. Money came from the feds, bet it was tagged at where it could be used. "
And where do the frds get the money?
I think I have the right to disapprove.
Suppose I told you I was at the meeting, and they tuned me out?
What would you say then?
That I didn't object loud enough?
TxMensan writes:
Not only is $900,000 a lot to spend on something with absolutely minimal impact on anything remotely academic, but there is the matter of perception. It simply looks ridiculous to spend almost a million dollars on buses when teacher pay is low, all levels of government are looking to make cuts, and the economy in general is depressed...
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Newly released court documents in the second-degree-murder case against neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman reveal that, in the month following his fatal shooting of Trayvon Martin on Feb. 26, four key witnesses significantly changed their accounts of what they saw and heard that night. The more recent versions of their memories tend to be more damning of Zimmerman than their initial statements.
Which raises the question: How reliable are eyewitnesses?
For example, days after the shooting, one woman told police she had seen two men running through the streets and then engaging in a fistfight. Less than one month later, she told investigators she saw just one person running, and couldn't describe his or her appearance as she hadn't had her contact lenses in at the time.
Another witness, who was initially interviewed March 20, said she saw two people on the ground immediately after the shooting but was not sure which one was on top. In another interview with investigators six days later, she said it had definitely been Zimmerman on top, explaining that she was sure because she had been able to compare Zimmerman's and Martin's sizes after seeing them on TV.
A third witness originally said he saw a black man (presumably Martin) pinning down and punching a lighter-skinned man (Zimmerman) who was calling for help. Later, the witness wasn't sure any punches were thrown or that he had heard distress calls.
And a man who initially described Zimmerman as looking bloody and in shock after the shooting later implied the shooter had been calm, cool and collected.
Why do people's memories change over time? And which versions of these witnesses' stories are to be believed — the earlier ones untarnished by time, or the later ones, perhaps less sullied by what may have been false impressions imbued early on by news reports or police interviewers?
However, in some cases not all other things are equal.
How we remember
"To fill in gaps in memory, the eyewitness relies upon his or her expectation, attitudes, prejudices, bias, and prior knowledge. Furthermore, information supplied to an eyewitness after a crime (i.e., post-event information) by the police, prosecutor, other eyewitnesses, media, etc., can alter an eyewitness's memory of the crime," Wise said in an email. [How Are Memories Stored in the Brain?]
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US cyber warrior accuses China of targeting Pentagon
PUBLISHED : Friday, 28 September, 2012, 9:55am
UPDATED : Friday, 28 September, 2012, 4:27pm
The US Cyber Command’s top intelligence officer accused China of persistent efforts to pierce Pentagon computer networks and said a proposal was moving forward to boost the cyber command in the US military hierarchy.
“Their level of effort against the Department of Defence is constant” while alleged Chinese attempts to steal corporate trade secrets has been growing, Rear-Admiral Samuel Cox, the command’s director of intelligence, said after remarks to a forum on the history of cyber threats.
The Office of the National Counterintelligence Executive, a US intelligence arm, said in a landmark report a year ago that “Chinese actors are the world’s most persistent perpetrators of economic espionage.”
“It’s continuing apace,” Cox said. “In fact, I’d say it’s still accelerating.” He accused China of trying to “exfiltrate” Pentagon secrets, jargon for sneaking them out.
Asked whether any classified US networks had been successfully penetrated - something not publicly known to have occurred - Cox replied: “I can’t really get into that.”
A spokesman for the Chinese embassy did not immediately respond to a request for comment. In the past Chinese officials have denied such accusations.
Cyber Command is responsible for defending Defence Department networks as well as mounting any US offensive operations in cyberspace. It was created about two years ago as a unit of the US Strategic Command, the outfit responsible for US nuclear and space operations.
Cox said a proposal was moving forward to elevate the cyberwarfare unit to the status of a full unified combatant command. This would put it on the same footing as its parent Strategic Command and the Defence Department’s eight other top-level military units.
The matter was headed to the secretary of defence and the president for a decision that possibly would come by the end of the year, he said.
Cox spoke after telling a conference hosted by the Atlantic Council think tank that the overall sophistication and danger of cyber threats is increasing at “an accelerating rate, not a linear rate.”
“So the potential for these things to do destructive damage is very high,” he said.
The United States is among the few countries reliably reported to have mounted a destructive keyboard-launched attack - against Iran’s disputed nuclear centrifuges using malicious code known as Stuxnet that surfaced in 2010.
Army General Keith Alexander, who simultaneously heads Cyber Command and the National Security Agency, told a forum in July that unspecified foreign countries, hackers and criminal gangs contributed to a 17-fold jump in cyber attacks on US infrastructure from 2009 to last year.
Promoting Cyber Command in the military hierarchy would simplify its operations in cyberspace and boost its ability to work directly with US government agencies, allies and coalition partners.
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Yeah I am sure the US doesn't spy.... oo my apologies US even shamefully openly complain that its right to spy is being violated when Chinese vessels interfere with their activities when they are in Chinese waters.
US also spies on China. Why don't you ever write an article on that??
Because US speaks louder, so loud that any background noise could not be heard!
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The skydiver hit a dump truck on a construction site.
POLICE are reviewing footage of helmet cameras after the death of a skydiver south of Sydney on Saturday morning.
It is believed the 32-year-old Sydney man collided midair during a free fall with a 39-year-old skydiver and lost consciousness before landing hard on a parked truck in a paddock near the Hume Highway at Wilton shortly after 10am.
The parachutes of both men opened before they hit the ground, but when workers rushed to help the 32-year-old, they found him unconscious and began CPR.
When paramedics arrived, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Sydney Skydivers director and chief instructor, Phil Onis, said if the man had been knocked unconscious he would not have been able to control his descent.
"The deceased may have died in free fall or when he hit the ground, we're not too sure," Mr Onis said.
"They're free-falling very fast and he hit the other fellow pretty hard."
The other skydiver landed safely with minor injuries and was taken to Liverpool hospital.
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True Blood Recap - 'Everything Is Broken'
August 18th, 2010 8:56am EDT | Dee Doyle By: Dee Doyle favorite Add to My News
A very shocking fact: True Blood only has three more episodes left. Has this season flown by considerably fast, or is that just me? I was starting to wonder what the ending of this season was going to start resembling, and luckily by the end of the last episode, it all started to become clear. This deviates from the books considerably, but so does the rest of the show so not very surprising. In some ways, it's more interesting, because it speaks to a grander world-wide level of insanity that this insular show usually ignores. We haven't left Bon Temps or the southern area very often, but this is going to show changes all throughout the entire world. Everything got very, very real all of a sudden.
Sookie and Bill are the least interesting parts of the show this week, which is fine since everyone's kind of exhausted about them by now. They have made up and make out in the shower while washing blood off them, and she asks him about the files he has on her. He lies through his teeth about looking up info on her due to Eric, what a lying liar Bill Compton is, and she eats it up without question. Then he meets Claudine in fairy land somehow and wakes up knowing what Sookie is. She also meets her cousin Hadley's son who is a telepath like her, and that freaks Hadley out so he steals him away to hide him from Russell and the others. That's about it for them.
Eric has the major storyline this week since he gets back from murdering Talbot and the Authority is waiting for him. Nan Flanagan in particular is there to investigate the death of the Magister. He spills all of the information about Russell, including the werewolves and his background with him and what happened to Sophie-Anne and the others. Both him and Pam are panicking most of this episode, and they have some very sweet and emotional moments between the two of them. Eric is convinced he is going to die, and tells Pam to become a maker. Nan then says the Authority is washing their hands of the situation and he can go kill Russell if he wants to. He's like 'I'm badass but that guy is crazy old' and she's like 'figure it out anyway, laterz.'
Little does she know that insane Russell is watching and thinks the Authority may have been who killed Talbot or something insane like that. It's hard to tell where his mind is at since he's doing the crazy eyes all over the place and has an urn with Talbot's entrails inside. So Russell goes on TV when they're talking about the equal rights vote coming up, murders the news reporter by tearing out his spine, and then basically tells the world that vampires want to kill all of them and be afraid, be very afraid. Whoops. The vampire league is in real trouble now. Or all vampires are, because that sounds like a good reason for humans to get on the offensive and start burning them down as if this was a declaration of war. Ruh roh. That was an intense end of the episode, and now the entire peace between humans and vampires is about to be destroyed. Nice.
Meanwhile, Sam realizes how he is not prepared for his snippy, angry little brother. He runs around naked and has wild sex and is aggressive toward everyone. Sam takes out his fury on Calvin Norris, who comes in to take Crystal away. Her fiance shows up and they knock him out, tie him up, but a police officer is almost killed when he goes looking for the tied up werepanther. I mean "Hotshot occupant." Is there anyone who doesn't know they're weres at this point? Seriously. Anyway Crystal freaks out because Sam beats her daddy bloody, and she tells Jason to stop trying to control her. Jason gets a chance to be a hero for someone when psychotic Franklin Mott shows back up about to kill Tara. Jason shoots him dead with a wooden bullet. Go Jason. But we'll miss Franklin, what a crazy hilarious bastard. Go Tara for standing up to him though!
She got that strength from going to a help group where we learn a little more about new waitress Holly, who is a rape survivor and everyone seems to like her. She talks Arlene down about the serial killer baby. Also Jessica and Hoyt talk out their issues, and it's all very sad, and Tommy comforts her. Lafayette and Jesus are being ridiculous cute which means something awful is going to happen any day now. Tara is happy for her cousin even if it hurts her, and it seems like even Lafayette's mom is happy about them. Jesus is going to die or be evil evil evil. So in general things are getting worse, just as they're apt to do in Bon Temps. Only three episodes left!
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Money woes test school quality
With nearly half the state budget funding education, opportunities are drying up amid looming deficit.
Students in Stacey Skinner’s science class at St. Paul Central High School examined a sheep brain as part of their study of brain anatomy. Due to budget cuts and increased costs, four to six students now study each brain; in the past two would share each brain
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Mindy Lattimore got nothing but blank stares from her students when she brought her Class of '96 letter jacket to school. Lattimore graduated 15 years ago and since then six of the activities that she earned patches for, including marching band and drama club, have ceased to exist at North Branch High, in one of Minnesota's hardest-hit school districts.
The programs have gone away one by one as voters turned down seven straight referendums aimed at easing the money crunch along the Sunrise River 45 miles north of the Twin Cities. Lattimore's old school on Main Street is being demolished. The school week for 3,500 students was slashed to four days. But to Lattimore, nothing sums up the impact of the $13 million in budget cuts the district has endured over the past eight years better than the "gut-wrenching'' experience of trying to explain her letter jacket to her English students earlier this school year.
"Instead of having more for the next generation, we live in a society where it's suddenly OK to have less," she said.
Education funding makes up nearly half of the state budget that is facing a $6 billion projected shortfall, but school districts such as North Branch argue they've already cut to the bone.
"We're at a time now where there are no more escape hatches," said Brad Lundell, director of Schools for Equity in Education, a group of 58 districts threatening to sue the state if funding inequities aren't fixed this year.
Poorer districts in other states, such as Kansas, have gone to court and won. Minnesota's system survived a legal challenge nearly 20 years ago during easier budgetary times. But that 1993 state Supreme Court ruling also said that every student has a fundamental right to equal education. But how is that possible when the money's dried up?
The answer to that question will directly affect the state's more than 830,000 students and 52,000 teachers.
A new cast of political players will decide the issue. Gov. Mark Dayton taught school 40 years ago and has vowed to stand between the ax and education funding. But the Republican takeover makes the Legislature less beholden to the once-powerful 70,000-member teachers' union, which historically endorses DFLers.
U.S. Rep. John Kline, R-Minn., who sits on the House Education Committee, calls it "a very, very tough climate to increase funding on anything anywhere."
A two-tiered system
Minnesota is becoming an increasingly two-tiered education system. Ninety percent of districts have received voter support for higher school levies, while others, such as North Branch, struggle in part because they lack businesses to augment their property tax base. That puts more of the burden on individual property taxpayers, who keep voting no to increased taxes.
"Some districts are going up to the plate with big 40-ounce bats," Lundell said, "while other districts often times have that little souvenir bat."
Rep. Pat Garofalo, R-Farmington, the new chairman of the House Education Finance Committee, says Minneapolis, St. Paul and Duluth have cashed in on their political power for 30 years to get more generous funding.
"This was set up to suck money from one part of the state and drop it into another," Garofalo said. "A place like North Branch is getting ripped off by the school funding formula, paying into a system and the money is not coming back to their students. They're getting their clocks cleaned from a state that is not funding education in a fair and equitable manner. It's going to change this year."
Phil Krinkie, president of the Taxpayers League of Minnesota, isn't so sure that lawmakers are up for the fight. He says education spending has virtually doubled the last decade even though the number of students is about the same.
"They haven't really looked under the hood and asked what's going on," said Krinkie, who spent 16 years as a legislator. "If there's one thing that's not sustainable, it's continuing to fund K-12 under the current system."
Krinkie suggests all teachers should be made state employees and school district boundaries redrawn to save money.
"In order to truly wrestle this issue to the ground," he said, "they have to spend some real time finding out what the cost drivers are in the system and whether they can and should be changed."
'Patch and pray'
North Branch is a special case, but other districts are hurting, too. Minnesota ranked fifth in student funding in 1970 but now sits at 36th in a recent school quality national report.
"We've been slipping for a while," said Brenda Cassellius, the new education commissioner. "I don't think that's what Minnesotans want."
At St. Paul Central High School, sophomore Emma Grundhauser hustles to English class out of necessity.
"You have to fight to get there first because there are not enough desks for everyone to fit in," said Grundhauser.
Last year, Grundhauser had to elbow her way through biology class, where students crowded around tiny sheep brains during dissections.
"We used to have two kids to a brain, now we four," said Grunhauser's teacher, Kathy Vadnais. In 20 years of teaching, she's seen her class sizes swell from 25 kids to more than 40 and biology has been made a graduation requirement.
She relies on the generosity of parents and grants to offset the cost of providing brains for the students to dissect. "They say everyone takes biology but they didn't give us the money to hire more teachers," she said.
Before lawmakers can fix education funding, they need to understand it. That means deciphering dozens of funding streams that give rural districts extra money because of sparsity and urban districts money based on poverty, while other pots of money can only finance building issues.
"One of the big problems with the school funding formula is it's so complex no one understands it and that's not an accident," Garofalo said. "If it were transparent, and people knew how they were getting ripped off, they'd come down here and burn the Capitol down."
Basic student funding has remained flat at $5,124 per pupil for the past three years, but lawmakers have used one-time accounting tricks to hold back money from districts.
The state historically gave districts 90 percent of their money at the start of the school year and held back 10 percent until the end. Last year the formula was altered -- the state held back 30 percent until the end of the year to save $1.4 billion. Few expect to see that money again.
"Given the budget numbers out there, I don't see that getting paid back in the foreseeable future," said Rep. Gene Pelowski, DFL-Winona, who teaches high school history.
Kline, the new committee chairman in Congress, is promising to back a plan to increase federal funding of costly special education programs. But it's unclear whether that proposal will go anywhere.
Few expect major cuts in the 9 percent of the state budget that goes to higher education. With colleges touching nearly every legislative district, lawmakers are hesitant to shutter any -- especially with enrollment growing as out-of-work Minnesotans go back to school.
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In North Branch, bulldozers have nearly completed demolishing the Main Street school that was for 80 years a town landmark.
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Some North Branch kids are now attending school in neighboring districts that have five-day weeks and more activities -- taking their $5,124 in per pupil aid with them.
The district just concluded "budget boot camp," with the staff given checklists so they can suggest what should be cut next.
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DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) -- An explosion ripped through a residential neighborhood in the northern Syrian city of Aleppo on Sunday and the state news agency said it was a "terrorist bombing."
No one claimed responsibility for any of the attacks.
Saeed said the explosion went off around 1 p.m. and security forces started shooting in the air and cordoned off the area to prevent people from approaching. At that time of day, the area is usually crowded with people, especially on a Sunday, the first day of Syria's workweek, he added.
Some opposition leaders accused the regime of orchestrating the attacks to tarnish the anti-government movement behind the year-old uprising against Assad.
Both cities are considered Assad strongholds and have remained relatively insulated from the unrest shaking much of the country since the start of the uprising.
Assad security forces have violently cracked down on dissent as protests have spread. Many in the opposition have taken up arms to defend their towns and neighborhoods and attack government troops, as the increasingly militarized conflict has become one of the bloodiest of the Arab Spring.
The U.N. says more then 8,000 people have been killed in a year.
There have been a string of large-scale bombings near government security buildings in Damascus and Aleppo that suggest a dangerous, wild-card element to the anti-government revolt. The regime has blamed the opposition, which denies any role or the capabilities to carry out sophisticated attacks.
On Saturday, two suicide bombers detonated cars in near-simultaneous attacks on heavily guarded intelligence and security buildings, killing at least 27 people.
The explosions struck the heavily fortified air force intelligence building and the criminal security department, several miles apart, at approximately the same time, the Interior Ministry said. Much of the facade of the intelligence building appeared to have been ripped away.
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Apparently, today's power-guzzling monster displays, watched on average for six and a half hours a day (most people with JOBS will probably hit around four) would last for nearly half a century.
In fact, leave it on all day, every day, and it will still last eight and a half years before it's reached middle age. We're assuming your electricity bills haven't forced you to sell it by then.
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She also sounds like she's full of crap.
Sure they wouldn't ...
It's unclear why she didn't TELL HER GRANDKIDS FIRST!
So, we gotta ask ..
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Too late to explain all this away!
597 days ago
Someone should set fire to that whole compound.
also extra Lulz.. I just heard Paris Jackson described as Black Royalty.. LMAO! even if she was blood related that wouldn't apply.
597 days ago
couldn't get an honest answer out of a jackson if you paid them
597 days ago
Latch Johnson
Who cares
597 days ago
Phoned in? Could be anyone. Not buying it.
597 days ago
If it true she left on her own, she doesn't deserve guardianship of the kids. She could have simply explained that she needed a break , assured the kids they would be taken care of and she would be back soon. Something stinks somewhere.
597 days ago
Katherine is covering for the kidnappers. Janet swiped Katherine's cell phone like she tried take Paris' cell phone.
597 days ago
No comment
Randy and Jermaine have been wearing her down for years. Sucking her dry for money to pay their child support. Also, Randy said she was on her way home at 10:00a.m., and she is still not in CA at 5:00p.m., the flight is barely over an hour.
I don't expect her to be happy with MJ's kids, because her kids will always come first. I hope the court ask for a mental health evaluation. It is still not right to not return a phone call. I don't even believe she was at the spa until maybe yesterday.
597 days ago
How is Katherine's statement gonna help her to regain the guardianship? How can a guardian just left and not telling where she went for 10 days?
She is trying to protect her own children. The very same persons that started this mess... yes you Randy, Janet and Jermaine.
597 days ago
Yeah. Sure. Riiiight.
597 days ago
I miss the old TMZ - the one that didn't take sides and stayed neutral.
While I'm not buying Katherine's statement. This kind of reporting is childish and crappy.
597 days ago
and i thought my family was ****ed up.
597 days ago
As a mother of 3 children, if I decided to up and leave without telling my kids, they would file a missing persons report. As a legal guardian you CANNOT just up and leave because you need a break without telling your kids...I think she is trying to cover up for her own triflin greedy kids...smh
597 days ago
I've LONG SAID that Katherine Jackson is just a stupid old woman.
She has YET to prove me wrong!
This crap she's putting out now is nothing more than damage control -- and it's too late for it.
If she gets in front of the Judge at the hearing next month to restore her guardianship, and says this crap, TJ will get permanent custody for sure. Because it just shows her as stupid and irresponsible, and not the person to be entrusted with minor children.
That whole family is trash.
597 days ago
Bull and crap too! I bet they made her say that, smh. Seems sneaky to me, if Katherine didn't tell the kids then SOMEONE should have. None of their stories add up.
597 days ago
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Because people aren't "just going to walk up to you and say 'Hey, by the way, guess what I did,'" the first step would be to declare an amnesty period — a year, month, week, whatever — where past doping is "forgiven totally" to encourage confessions, Vaughters said.
Then the commission has to dig and probe, interview people individually, "look for specific rumors or issues or whatever else that seems unaddressed and then try to address them," he said. "You know: 'What happened there? What happened here? We've heard this rumor of X, Y or Z. Is it true? Is it not true?'
"It's really important people are revealed," he said. "If you got away with it in the past and think you can get away with it today, what's going to change?"
"There's really no choice."
There are hurdles that would need to be overcome for a truth commission to become more than just an idea. Not the least is Pat McQuaid, the cycling federation president who this week rubber-stamped USADA's decision to ban Armstrong for life and erase his seven Tour titles. McQuaid initially appeared interested in an amnesty within cycling but now seems skeptical that South Africa's experience can be translated to cycling.
"Where you've got a white population and a black population who're killing each other over a number of years, that's one thing," the London Guardian quoted him as saying this week. "Whether it works in anti-doping or sport is another question. You have to ask yourself, if you can set it up, who's going to give information? Are riders and managers going to come forward? I don't know. Will it stop people wanting to cheat? If they come forward — and that's a big 'if' — will it help much in the future?"
World Anti-Doping Agency rules don't allow for amnesty programs for repenting dopers, although Tygart said that shouldn't be an insurmountable obstacle to establishing a truth commission.
"The need for it is so great, you can work through the details to make it happen," he said.
"It is unchartered territory for the anti-doping community," WADA director general David Howman said by email. But he added that the agency's board "might be interested to hear from any sport" that presents the idea.
"The execution is certainly difficult," Vaughters said.
But so, too, is living with the idea that Armstrong was far from alone in an era ruined by doping, that there are other secrets that need to be uncovered.
The truth could help free cycling from that.
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Should we to sit on our hands or follow Europe’s lead and make the hard choices to reduce our deficit?
Rep. Paul Ryan and American Enterprise Institute president Arthur Brooks recently argued that America faces a choice: "Do we still want our traditional American free enterprise system, or do we prefer a European-style social democracy?" Although the answer appears to be neither as clear nor resounding as I had hoped, it is apparent that Americans believe in our unique approach to governance. Which leads me to present another question: in responding to our debt crisis should we remain content to sit on our hands, or do we follow the lead of Europe and make the difficult choices necessary to reduce our deficit.
Don't think that I've missed the irony in wanting to continue our free-market tradition yet encourage us to follow a European debt-reduction prescription to do so. They act, while we dither. Actually, we do worse than dither; we simultaneously demand reform then guffaw at any proposed solution.
This was evident in the backlash over the recently released recommendations from President Obama's bipartisan deficit commission. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi called the proposal "simply unacceptable." Her given rationale for opposing the proposal is the obtuse notion that, "the Commission should do what is right for our children and grandchildren's economic security." Illinois Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin said that he hates many of the proposed cuts "like the devil hates Holy Water" adding "I'm not going to vote for this thing."
[Read more about the deficit and national debt.]
And that's the problem. It's hard to rustle up votes for any debt reduction proposal because they inevitably contain a politically toxic blend of cuts to voter's beloved programs. Nobody wants to talk about Social Security reform for fear of angering seniors, nobody wants to discuss raising the retirement age lest they lose the baby boomer vote, and nobody wants to cut the size of government and incur the wrath of unions. Every cut has a foe and politicians aren't in the business of making enemies amongst the electorate.
At least that used to be the excuse. Recent trends are beginning to undermine the conventional wisdom that voters hate big government in the abstract, but love specific entitlement programs. Take debt-plagued Greece where the Socialist Party won decisively in the recent regional elections despite being the party to propose a deep austerity program. Over the last year, the Socialist majority has passed pension cuts, tax increases, slashed the size of government, and raised the retirement age in order to address its yawning budget deficit. Finance Minister George Papaconstantinou praised the results saying, "People understand that there is no magic formula, and that difficult things must be done to save the country and improve it."
Voters also rewarded the party who pushed austerity in the recently held Latvian elections. Latvians reelected Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis despite, or possibly because of, his decision to cut government spending by an astounding 6.2 percent of GDP. Neil Shearing, an economist at Capital Economics, called the results "remarkable…given the austerity that has been inflicted." Lars Christensen, an analyst at Danske Banke in Copenhagen, said that Dombrovskis will serve as an "inspiration for his colleagues in the EU; that he can be reelected even after passing austerity."
[Follow the money in Congress.]
Never mind the European Union, it should serve as an inspiration to politicians here. These results show that cutting our budget deficit will necessarily involve difficult choices, but they needn't be politically damning. Quite the contrary, voters can actually appreciate a politician who is willing to take the lead on solving our burgeoning debt problem.
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is perhaps the best example from this side of the Atlantic. He came in swinging. His budget proposal made a wide range of cuts, including laying off 1,300 state workers and trimming state aid to school districts. Nevertheless, he was largely successful in closing the state's $10.7 billion deficit without raising taxes. The plan to balance the budget didn't make him immediately popular. Following the introduction of the budget cuts, his approval-rating fell to 33 percent—a reflection of the seeming unpopularity of his decisions. Unapologetic, Christie said that "You can disagree, but you're never going to be able to say, 'The guy wasn't willing to take a risk. The guy wasn't willing to take a chance on how to fix something.'" His steadfastness is beginning to pay off. The latest poll has Christie's approval rating soaring to 51 percent, even surpassing Barack Obama's popularity in New Jersey.
As our national debt reaches a point that we must act, our politicians face a difficult choice. Do they stand on principle, but gamble on the politics of spending cuts, or do they play it safe and act as if it will all blow over? Politicians may not have the guts to decide, but if recent trends hold, they may not need them.
• Check out a roundup of political cartoons on the economy.
• Read more about the deficit and national debt.
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If the multibillion dollar company actually wanted to make a difference, Howard Schultz could contribute to the dialogue in a meaningful way.
Justin McCartney of Hampton, Va., holds up a cup with the words "Come Together" written on it outside a Starbucks cafe in Washington, Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012. Starbucks is using its coffee cups to jump into the political fray in Washington. The world's biggest coffee chain is asking employees at cafes in the Washington area to scribble the words "Come Together" on cups for drink orders on Thursday and Friday. CEO Howard Schultz says the words are intended as a message to lawmakers about the damage being caused by the divisive negotiations over the "fiscal cliff."
To a lot of Americans (and the international community, as well), Congress looks pretty unimpressive right now, spending what is usually a holiday down-time trying to fix an entirely self-created crisis over spending and taxes.
But cheer up, lawmakers: Starbucks has moved the needle. The company is now expanding its utterly silly program to have its coffee-pourers (excuse me, "baristas") write the words "come together" on the paper cups of people waiting in line for their vastly over-priced beverages.
Said the company's CEO, who identifies himself only as "Howard S." in his online statement:
The power, in fact, is absent—at least in terms of getting Congress to stop the looming fiscal cliff. Congress is not like some Little League team that just needs yet another parent yelling, "You're the best! You can do it!" from the bleachers. This isn't happening because Congress needs a nudge from coffee-peddlers, or an extra shot of self-esteem. This is happening because Congress has been on a downward spiral of dysfunction for some time, and because its members are under constant pressure from powerful interests such as—oh, a big company like Starbucks.
[See a collection of political cartoons on Congress.]
If "Howard S." really wants to put pressure on Congress, he can do it. Despite the laughable efforts to present Starbucks as a team of equals (signing his missive "Howard," even though Howard Schultz is CEO, makes pots of money, and deserves a full name; calling employees "partners," though the tip jar suggests there's a wide gap between the coffee-dispensers and Schultz), Howard Schultz can play the game that influences Washington.
With $3.36 billion in revenues and plans to open 1,300 more stores, Starbucks had what a company spokesman described as its best fourth quarter ever. Schultz himself was named as the 354th richest person in America by Forbes magazine this year, with an estimated net worth of $1.5 billion. He could pledge to contribute to the opponents of anyone on the Hill who refuses to make compromises. He could come out, Warren Buffett-like, and say he believes he should pay a lot more in taxes as a wealthy person, and urge Congress to do so. Or, he could even come out and say he should pay less in taxes so he can create more jobs with the extra cash. But he could actually thrust his wealthy self into the debate, one way or the other. Lengthening the lines at Starbucks stores by asking employees to write "come together" on cups is a cop-out. But then, should we be taking fiscal advice from someone whose company charged four bucks for a cup of coffee?
• Read Mary Kate Cary: The Fiscal Cliff Shows the Outrageous Incompetence of Washington
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The capital
Removal time
The capital is growing unsustainably. Perhaps it should move
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Bismarck888 in reply to guest-ljjisao
Well Xian was capital of China for much longer. Eventually China will move its capital southward/west, when the balance of power shifts to the South. In 40-50 years, India's economy will be 3-4 times large than Japan's. Indonesia's economy will be larger than Japan's by that time and Korea's also. The capital was moved from Nanjing to Beijing during the Ming Dynasty, for strategic reasons, even though if given a choice, the Emperor would have preferred Nanjing. Look at the moats of the Imperial Palace. It was designed for Southern Chinese conditions. Its Southern Chinese architecture in Northern China.
Before you lecture people about understanding China, you have to understand your own history. 600 years is a short time in China. Beijing has only been capital of a Han Chinese led government for 300 years, a very short time in the history of China. With no threats from the Soviets, Northern Barbarian tribes its time to move the capital to Yangtze Delta.
Beijing is a bad capital, I doubt any sane Han Chinese person would pick such a capital if it weren't for the Northern Barbarians.
Wuhan was mentioned, because its in the geographical center of China, but its a political no no, because it was Capital of the Puppet government of a puppet government. just like Nanjing is a no go, because associations with the KMT, and the Nanjing massacre. Shanghai is not very good, because its sinking.
If you want to copy the whole Beijing concept, to be closer to enemies, one should move the capital to Hainan.
Eusebius Pamphili in reply to cvmango
I still think the problems should be fixed instead of recreating them somewhere else however... Reasons the Yangtze Delta?
Stratego my good friend stratego! Major cities of Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong / Guangzhou. When I think about the layout strategically it makes a huge amount of since that Wuhan was started as a military city and why it's nestled at the juncture of two major tributaries. Not to mention it's surrounded by high jagged mountains. Militarily, economically, even culturally it's a great location. Something like 85% of all transportation occurs by water. If you want to go from any one point to any other point Wuhan is the most efficient "cheapest" root. Three Gorge Damn provides energy, plenty of water and surrounded by farm land to the east and mountains to the west and south. On and On and on...
It's the same reason that when people talk about things like that in the US they always say St. Louis or Chicago.
Naughty Bits
I don't see how moving the capital would solve the problems of Beijing. Even if a new capital was found elsewhere, people are not going to just disappear from Beijing, although there would be less incentive to move there but there would still be many, many people in the historical city. Relocating would only have the potential of creating a "better" capital without solving the current one's problem.
Secondly, what monuments would be constructed in a new capital? Beijing has lots of historical landmarks (i.e. Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, etc), is a new capital going to have the same historical substance as the old? Is there going to be a new Presidential "Palace"? What type of new imposing structures are going to be built? Political pundits on all sides (including the Economist) are going to analyze, over analyze, and criticize any and all new landmarks/features of a new capital.
Hui Shi in reply to guest-ljjisao
As a fellow Chinese, albeit one from Hong Kong, I'd like to remind you that Chongqing and Nanjing each had their turn as capital just 70 years ago. Beijing was chosen as capital by the Ming for its Northern location near the frontier, and by the Qing for its proximity to the Manchu homelands, which are no longer relevant. While Chongqing is obviously a bad idea, seeing as it is the organized crime capital of China, Nanjing, a clean, efficient city that still has many old government buildings from the Nationalist periods that could still serve admirably, and is in a far more central location than Beijing, would serve admirably. For similar reasons, Wuhan would also be an excellent choice for the seat of a clean and honest Chinese government in the 21st century.
I might add. It's better to fix the problems then to recreate the problems somewhere else. NASA has created systems that can recycle nearly 100% of the water and more environmentally friendly energy sources would alleviate the problems.
I've read that China has a solar glut. China also has a giant desert they could put those solar panels in.
mr. laowai
The problem is not the city... the problem is the people in the city. I live further north and the problems are the same, go west and they are similar too... but contrary to what is expounded here, in China, as these problems being the result of development, the problems are ingrained in really backward behavior patterns which intensify and are compounded when larger industrialization and mechanization of a society happens. In China today, it is financial flexibility which has given rise to poor behavior (economic, political, social). If there are no morals you can't do wrong?! China is in utter chaos that somehow exploits itself and is growing... 8 years later, I still haven't figured it out and expecting that someone who has never seen the outside of the dirty fishbowl they live in to explain it is ludicrous.
Beijing a a very good city. And it is the first choice as the capital. If you came to China or know the culture of China, you will know the reason. No matter the traffic, shortage of water and expensive housing, they can be changed if Chinese want. But they are lots of things, which need a long time to change, such as humanity. Benjing is the center of China in some way.It has been capital for about 600 years, but why? Please try to understand it.
Polar Resident
How to move the capital of a giant country and a capital that is key to the Chinese system. A warmer clime would be nice--is Nanking out of the question ? Chungking has bad memories and gets cold too. Has moving the capital worked for other countries ?
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Having left his imprimatur all over the French club scene, Cedric Gervais emigrated to Miami in 2003 and took that city by storm too. The year before his debut single "Burning" slammed into the U.S. chart, more impressive productions and remixes followed, culminating in Experiment, the DJ's debut album. Point of entry for most listeners will be the hit "Spirit in My Life," which is representative of Gervais' fabulous, driving, bubbling, hard house style. The fat, funky title track, however, filled with space-age effects and vocal samples, is a prime example of his other side. The cataclysmic "Sky" brings the two styles together, its storming bass line pure funk, the slamming beats unadulterated hard house, and the melody as bright and infectious as a sunny day. There's just a touch of new wave to the synths, another tack Gervais loves to take, with that '80s sound crescendoing across "Half Way Love," featuring Second Sun, which beautifully evokes mid-era Depeche Mode. The sensational Sun appears on two more tracks, including the tongue-in-cheek "Pills" that slyly slips between new wave and harder rhythms that at times push towards industrial. "Touch" is its polar opposite, a lavish piece with tribal-lite beats, a rich, lush melody, plenty of atmosphere, and counterintuitive vocals that occasionally slide toward arena rock. Brilliant. But then, so much of this album is. There's plenty of flamboyant hard house to get the party moving, like "Fire," which includes another fabulous performance from Caroline, as well as the dizzying, funk-laden "Bang." If there was any doubt that Gervais was ready for the big time, this album puts them to bed for good. A star is born, but one who recognizes the work of all who came before him, and Gervais thanks them all on "Respect."
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Despite his importance as composer and pioneer of orchestrated blues, ragtime and classic jazz, cornetist and bandleader William Christopher Handy's recordings languished in obscurity for generations until 1994 when the Memphis Archives label brought out a compilation containing 16 hitherto rare examples of his carefully arranged dance music dating from 1917-1923. Tracks one through ten were recorded for the Columbia label in September 1917 by Handy's Orchestra of Memphis, a 13-piece ensemble that included two instrumentalists destined to become busy sessionmen in Chicago during the '20s. Most instantly audible (especially on Al Morton's "Fuzzy Wuzzy Rag") is percussionist Jasper Taylor, heard here as drummer and xylophonist and later featured on sessions led by clarinetist Johnny Dodds. The other noteworthy participant was Darnell Howard, heard here on violin but best remembered as a clarinetist who sounded a bit like Jimmie Noone and who worked with King Oliver and Erskine Tate during the '20s. Howard also operated a violin as a member of the Earl Hines Orchestra during the '30s, and resurfaced on the West Coast years later with Kid Ory. The 1917 recordings are precious examples of syncopated dance music as it was performed before jazz became a popular trend. Tracks 11-16, recorded in 1922-1923 and issued on multiple small-time labels, are played by Handy's Memphis Blues Band, a decidedly jazzier-sounding group that is able to sink its teeth into numbers that were set to become standards in the repertoire of authentic jazz bands. This exciting sampler of Handy's early recorded works does not include four sides cut for the Lyric label in 1919, nor does it touch upon the other 12 recordings he is known to have made during the year 1923. Given the existence of ten titles Handy waxed for the Library of Congress in 1938, an all-star recording group he led in 1939, and additional material dating from the early '50s, the reissuing of W.C. Handy's recorded works has yet to attain fruition let alone completion. Fortunately, the folks at Memphis Archives established a precedent with this fascinating album of historic delights.
Född: 16 november 1873 i Florence, AL
Genre: Blues
Aktiva år: '00s, '10s, '20s, '30s, '40s
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• Genrer: Blues, Musik, Jazz
• Utgiven: 28 jul 1994
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Chapter One: Birth
20 years after 'A New Hope'
At a time when most males would be nervous, Luke Skywalker wasn't. Han had been. And so had Wedge Antilles. And probably even Chewbacca had been. But this was far from something that would make this Jedi nervous. He was thrilled more then anything.
He stood by his wife's bedside and held her hand the entire time. You're doing great Mara. You're almost done. Luke told Mara Jade Skywalker through their Force bond as he softly kissed her sweat-matted forehead.
Mara looked up at Luke wearily and gripped his hand tighter.
"Ok push," the doctor said.
She nodded and pooled all her power through the Force and pushed as hard as she could. Within seconds, a baby's cry was heard.
"It's a boy!" the doctor announced as he held up the baby for Luke and Mara to see before handing him off to a nurse droid. Mara sighed deeply as she lay back against the bed for a brief second. She was so tired and wasn't sure if she could push anymore.
"Ok ready Mara?" the doctor asked.
"I don't think I can," she said beginning to cry.
Shh. I'll help you. Just a few more pushes.
Mara closed her eyes and intertwined herself with Luke's Force presence. And when the doctor said to push, she pushed as hard as she could while seeing a gentle hand pushing her other child out. And she didn't quit until she heard a baby's cry.
"It's a girl!"
Mara collapsed against the bed and began to cry. She couldn't believe what she had just done. She had just given birth to two living beings. To living beings that she and Luke had created out of love. Now she felt that her world was complete.
"I love you and our twins. Now rest, love." Luke softly whispered to his wife as she let sleep surround her.
Luke looked down at what he was holding in his arms -- it was his newborn daughter, Caylee. She was fast asleep, just like her mother. He gently sat her down in her crib then picked up Cray. He marveled at what he and Mara had brought into the world.
Mara bean to stir and woke up. She turned her head and saw Luke holding a their son, Cray in his arms. They had decided on names a long time ago, when Mara knew for a fact that she was having twins.
"Here you go mommy," Luke said, placing Cray in Mara's arms. She smiled softly as she traced her son's face with her fingernail.
"All ten toes and ten fingers on them both. I counted a few minutes ago." Luke softly said as he had picked up Caylee and walked over to Mara's bedside.
Mara laughed a little and smiled.
"She's perfect Mara," he said sitting down on his wife's bedside.
"No they both are," she replied, as she softly kissed the top of their newborn son's forehead. "I still think that we should have named them after your mother and father."
"But I do like Cray and Caylee." Luke said, softly kissing Mara's lips. "I love you," he whispered to her.
She smiled and said that same back to him. Luke gently placed Caylee in Mara's arms as well. He stood back and took in the moment. This was his family. It wasn't just Luke and Mara Skywalker anymore.
That was how it was twelve hours prior to that moment. But after eleven hours of labor, the couple suddenly had doubled. But that was perfectly fine to him and Mara both.
After a few more minutes, a nurse droid came into the room and let them know that it was time for the twins to be checked out by their doctor. And Luke insisted on going with the droid, just to make sure everything was all right.
By the time that he got back to Mara's room, she was sound asleep once again. She had had a tiring day. A few minutes after that, the nurse droid brought the twins back in.
"I'll handle it from here," he said to the nurse droid.
"Yes sir," the droid replied as she left the room.
He gently laid his son and daughter in their cribs that were next to Mara's bed.
"They both already have such a strong Force presences, I can feel it." Luke thought to himself as he watched them sleep. Then it hit him. He realized that since they were kin to Anakin Skywalker, the Sith Lords would be after them, just like they were always after Leia and Han's children. But what he was most scared of was one of them turning to the Sith.
Luke sat down in a chair near to Mara and the twins and just watched them. Eventually he did doze off. But a slight ripple in the Force, caused him to wake up. He practically jumped up out of the chair and was just about to ignite his lightsaber that he held in his hand, but he stopped. A small smile spread across his face.
Standing over the twins, a glistening hand gently stroked each of their tiny faces. Luke quietly made his way over to the figure and stood next to him.
Caylee looks like you my son. Luke heard a voice tell him inside of his head.
Thank you father. Luke replied.
Anakin Skywalker turned to look at his son and smiled. Take good care of them my son. The Force is strong in them, I can feel it. Teach them well, for they are the new generation of Jedi.
Luke smiled and nodded at his father's advice. And with that, Anakin Skywalker's glistening figure began to fade away.
A wave of happiness fell upon the room. That caused Mara to stir a little and slowly open her eyes. When she saw Luke by her bedside, she smiled. "He was here, wasn't he?" she softly whispered.
Luke smiled and nodded yes.
"Was he happy?" Mara then asked.
"He was. Now you get some more sleep." Luke said kissing her forehead softly. "I love you."
"I love you too." Mara said as she closed her eyes and fell back to sleep.
Luke sat back down in the chair that he had dozed off in, and watched. Watched over everything around his new family.
Ever since Mara and Luke had gotten married a year ago, Kyp Durron and Kam Solusar had been in charge of the Jedi Academy on Yavin 4. Luke every so often went back to check on the school. Now he and Mara had decided to spend more time on Courscant.
"They are so cute!" Leia said as she held Cray in her arms. It was a few days after the twins were born. And the Solo clan had come over to welcome the newest members to their family. Even Chewie and the droids came along.
"What are their names?" 11-year-old Jaina asked, as she, her twin brother Jacen and Anakin Solo, all entertained Caylee from her cradle.
"The girl is named Caylee and the boy is named Cray." Mara answered standing next to Luke as they watched their children being fussed over. Even Threepio and Artoo were fussing over the children. And in typical Threepio fashion, he was naming off several child-raising tips to Luke and Mara.
Caylee began to cry from her cradle in the middle of it all. Luke went to pick her up, before Mara could. Immediately Caylee stopped crying as soon as she was in Luke's arms.
"She hasn't done that for me yet. But as soon as Luke picks her up, she stops crying." Mara said standing next to Luke.
He smiled a little. All he simply did was reach into Caylee's mind to figure out why she was crying. Then he would tell her things to soothe her through their Force connection. But he wasn't going to tell Mara that. Yet he knew that she would figure it out soon enough.
"She's hungry." Luke said handing Caylee to Mara.
Mara smiled as if she knew how Luke was figuring things out. She took Caylee and excused herself from the room to feed Caylee. Luke went over and sat down next to Han on the sofa once Mara had left the room.
"So how does it feel kid?" Han asked Luke, referring to his old nickname.
"How does what feel?" Luke asked.
"To be a father."
"Wonderful. I've already made such a connection with Caylee. And if Mara would ever let me spend enough time with Cray, I could connect with him." Luke said.
Han just laughed. "Just wait until they get older. They will be a handful. Mine sure are."
That caught the attention of 3 pairs of eyes starring down at him. "Ok I take it back!" Han said as all three of his children pounced on him.
Luke just sat by laughing and smiling. But deep down inside that wasn't the only thing that he was worried about. There was something that was bothering him -- a feeling deep down inside the Force.
Across the galaxy, a young man stood on a lush green planet, looking up at the stars. He had felt their birth. The birth of Lord Vader's grandchildren from Lord Vader's son. He had been told many years ago, by the then ruling Emperor Palpatine, that these children would be the ones to bring the Empire back to full power across the galaxy. But now wasn't the time to take them from their parents…but soon very soon…
Author's Note #2: I know that this wasn't the best chapter, but please give the rest of the story a chance….it gets better as I go along. Please review and thanks!!!! | https://www.fanfiction.net/s/2146431/1/Destiny-s-Hand-Book-One | dclm-gs1-106690001 | false | false | {
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I am so sorry this last chapter took so long. I had more trouble getting this chapter right than I had with the entire 49 chapter up to this point. I had hoped to have had it up well before now (like, weeks before now!) but I just couldn't get it how I wanted it. Always helpful, I particularly have to thank my wonderful PTB betas, Thir13enth and SecretlySeverus, for all their help reviewing and offering comments, suggestions, and help with rewording not only once but multiple times on this chapter. I hope you'll all be happy with the result and think it was worth the wait!
I'm sorry I wasn't able to respond to reviews for the last chapter. This chapter (finally!) being done is a huge weight off my shoulders, so hopefully, now I'll be able to have some time to respond to reviews.
And now, on with the grand finale!
Two weeks later….
"Stop fidgeting."
"I'm not fidgeting," Bella sighed, fidgeting.
"Right." Exasperated, Alice stood next to Bella and Charlie at the back of the small wedding chapel Bella and Edward had chosen, waiting for just the right moment.
Bella continued to fidget, and Charlie smiled indulgently and patted her hand where it rested on his arm, his gold wedding ring reflecting the soft ambient lighting in a warm glow. His daughter was as nervous as any other bride on her wedding day—or in her case, the middle of the night.
"Isn't it time yet?" Bella asked for the eleventh time.
"Actually, it's past time. We're late, and they've gone ahead and started without you." Alice teased, trying to calm her soon-to-be sister-in-law. Rosalie as a bride was easy compared to Bella.
Bella fought back a spasm of pain as a memory of her mother flashed through her mind. She remembered saying something very like that to her mother before her wedding when she was worried they were running late.
What are they going to do? Start without you?
Swallowing hard, Bella refused to let anything ruin this night. She had begun coming to terms with her mother's death. She'd only had seventeen years with her mother, but they had been better years than many girls ever had with their mothers, even if they lived to be ninety. And her mother was here with her tonight. She could feel her. "Very funny, Alice."
"Relax. It was your idea to have the minister pronounce you man and wife right at midnight after all."
"I know, I know… I just…. Isn't it time yet? We've been waiting here for an hour."
"We've been waiting here less than ten minutes, Bella."
Bella muttered under her breath, "Well, it feels like an hour."
Alice and Charlie laughed at her.
Finally, Alice smiled. "It's time."
It's time. Edward heard the words in his sister's mind a fraction of a second before she spoke them. His knees nearly buckled underneath him. He could hear his family laughing at him, but he didn't care. The only thought in his head was that any second now his beautiful mate was going to walk down the aisle toward him on her father's arm.
Often, something would cause his recently recovered memories of his human life to jump to the forefront of his mind. A lifetime of memories and experiences recovered in seconds was overwhelming, even to his vampire mind. A word, a phrase, a sound, a smell…. For the past couple weeks, almost anything could suddenly throw him back almost one hundred years to some previously forgotten moment. It didn't take much. Right now, Edward was thrown back to all the times when, as a human, he'd sat morosely as the thought that one day Bella would walk down the aisle on her father's arm had preyed upon him, because then it had seemed impossible that the one she walked to would be him.
It had been Bella's wish that she could relieve his mother's mind and tell her that the war would be over long before her son could enlist to fight in it that had been the catalyst of their incredible journey together. Now, Edward wished he could let the hopelessly in love young man he had once been know that the journey they had just begun would, in time, lead to this moment. Edward smiled to himself. Really, he thought, he should have already known then that the word 'impossible' simply didn't apply to them.
Over the chapel's sound system, the music he had composed for just this moment as a wedding gift for his bride started to play as the doors opened, and his sister stepped into the chapel.
The melody started off simply; two distinctly separate sets of chords—one deeper and the other higher—blending together and building to a crescendo that would peak the moment Bella appeared at the end of the aisle, before mellowing to the most achingly beautiful composition he had ever created as she walked to him. He had tried to capture every emotion Bella had ever inspired in him from the moment he'd first seen her handwriting to the moment she'd agreed to become his wife in this single piece of music. No composition could ever truly do justice to how deeply he loved her, but he'd tried to come as close as possible. It was a piece that he knew would never truly be finished. It was, in its current form, the result of hour after hour of work, but it was a work in progress. It was a piece that would continue to evolve, to grow and reflect their never-ending bond strengthening as they walked through the rest of their lives together.
The music flowed as Alice walked down the aisle slowly, her timing perfect so that just as the music reached its height, his Bella would appear in the doorway seventeen feet and five inches away from him.
Alice had designed Bella's wedding gown personally, and the two of them were the only ones who had seen it. Alice had been very careful to keep her mind blank so that his first glimpse of his mate as his bride would be as she stepped into his sight, and Edward's breath caught in his throat the moment he saw her. Bella's dress was the perfect blending of 1918 and 2010. It was soft white silk with a short train and had the long sleeves and high neckline of delicate lace—the fashion of the early 20th century—paired with the fitted bodice of today. Her cathedral-length veil was of matching lace with a simple crown of small white flowers and a sheer blusher veil covering her face.
Somehow, Edward managed to resist running down the aisle to her, and she smiled at him as if she'd read the thought in his mind.
Alice was grumbling to herself as Bella arched her eyebrow at him and lifted the hem of her dress off the floor, just enough to show off her shoes. Mismatched flip flops—the right green, the left purple—the one item of her wedding attire that, in her irritation at Bella's insistence, Alice had been unable to hide from him.
He smiled widely and rocked forward onto the balls of his feet. The light that shone from his Bella's eyes and her smile as she took in the matching, or rather mismatching, flip flops he wore on his own feet eclipsed the Las Vegas Strip itself.
The minister was cynical. Edward could hear him mentally sighing with boredom and in true Las Vegas fashion, laying odds in his mind whether they would still be married by this date next year. Based on the man's experience, the odds he gave them of reaching their first anniversary were not good.
When Bella finally reached the end of the aisle—those seventeen feet and five inches had seemed interminably long to him—Edward gave in to his need to touch her. He lifted the blusher veil, gently cradled her face in his hands, and kissed her.
The minister hid his irritation with an amused chuckle. "Now, now, son. You're supposed to wait until I say, 'You may now kiss your bride.'"
Never taking his eyes from his bride, Edward apologized as their family laughed. "Sorry, Reverend, but you have no idea how long I've waited for this."
"And now, Mrs. Cullen—"
Bella smiled and pressed a finger to his lips. She shook her head and corrected him. "Masen-Cullen." Reaching up to kiss him, she laughed. "Really, Edward, I don't know how this marriage will ever work if you can't even get my name right."
Edward's eyes drifted shut for a moment before opening again, filled with absolute adoration and looking down on his wife. His wife…. "Married. We're really married." He spoke the words with the incredulous wonder of a dying man given a second chance to live—which was exactly what he was—and Bella was unable to look away from his face. While speaking those words Edward's face held so much pure joy, it held her spellbound.
She took several long seconds just looking at him, memorizing every detail of this moment: from the indescribable look in his eyes, to the way his body leaned slightly forward toward hers—as if pulled toward her by gravity—to his slightly parted lips and his sweet, cool breath against her skin as he closed the distance between them and claimed her lips in a mind blowing kiss that left her breathless.
If he didn't open that damn door soon, she wouldn't be responsible for what she just might do to him right there in the hallway, but speaking would require taking her lips from his, and she didn't think she could do that, even for just a moment.
Finally, the need to inhale forced her to pull away from him; she only managed to say the word "door" before her lips were on his again. Briefly, as Edward slid the key card in the slot on the door, she thought to herself that that would be another advantage to being changed—not needing to breathe. Then she was in his arms as he carried her over the threshold of their suite. It was a silly tradition, she knew, but she giggled anyway. Once in their suite, Edward kicked the door shut.
This was where Bella had dressed before the ceremony. A small hallway led to the bedroom, beyond which lay the sunken living room featuring a phenomenal view of the strip—which Alice had teasingly said she should appreciate while she had the chance, because after the ceremony she doubted either of them would even notice it.
The suite was luxuriously decorated in shades of cream, dark grey, and muted gold with rich, warm wood accent pieces. It was theirs for a whole week, and she had no intention of leaving it for any reason during that week. She hadn't even seen any reason to leave the king-sized bed for more than the few human moments she would need—until she saw the bathroom with its Roman tub and enormous, multi-jetted shower, her mind instantly making plans for both.
Edward kneeled on the bed and laid her down carefully in the center. There had been a few additions to the room since she'd left it. The bed was covered with red rose petals and a serving tray made of wood so dark it was nearly black lay to her side with a bucket of iced champagne, chocolate covered strawberries—one of her absolute favorite things in the world—two crystal glasses, candles, and a single long stemmed red rose.
"Champagne? I'm surprised at you, Edward. Corrupting a minor with alcohol." She picked up the rose, inhaling it's fragrant aroma, as Edward chose a strawberry to feed to her.
"Thanks to Jasper, as far as the hotel is concerned, we are both twenty-one. And it's not alcohol I intend to corrupt you with, Mrs. Masen-Cullen."
Bella's eyes drifted shut with delight. The sweet, ripe strawberry with the rich dark chocolate was pure heaven. "I wish you could taste how amazing they are," she sighed.
Edward didn't reply, he just smiled at her as he poured her a glass of champagne and chose another strawberry, dipping it into the glass. "They're supposed to be better with the champagne," he explained.
As she bit into the berry, a small drop of juice ran down Edward's finger. Bella took his finger in her mouth and ran her tongue along the digit, looking up at him through her lashes. "They're better with you."
Edward pushed the tray aside and set the bottle and glass on the nightstand next to the bed. He laid his body on top of her. "I love you so much."
Bella slid his suit coat off and ran her hands over every inch of her husband she could reach. "I love you, too." Pulling his tie off and unbuttoning the first six buttons on his shirt before pulling it free from the waistband of his slacks, her hands rediscovered his chest before she slid from underneath him and turned her back to him. Looking back at him over her shoulder, she smiled seductively at him. "Unbutton me?"
Edward's deft fingers made short work of the buttons down the back of her dress, but before he could slide it down her arms, she stood and playfully scolded him, teasing him as she stepped into the bathroom. "Ah, ah, ah. You are to wait right here and not move."
In the bathroom, Bella exhaled and tried to steady her nerves. Slipping her dress off, she carefully hung it on the padded hanger Alice had left for her on the back of the door. Next to it hung her bridal peignoir, a simple but beautiful sheer white silk negligee with thin straps and a deep V neckline. The bust area was of delicate lace adorned with tiny pearls appliquéd atop the silk. It hung long and flowing from the high empire waist to just skim the floor. It was soft and delicate and feminine and absolutely beautiful and had been a special gift from Tanya that Bella knew both she and Alice had worked hard to keep shielded from Edward.
The other item Bella had left in the bathroom was a box of condoms. She'd asked that they at least try, and Edward had relented, though she knew he still had reservations. One of which was his venom—which was where the condoms came in, though his venom would dissolve them in minutes. His other worry wasn't as easily dealt with. Edward was terrified he would hurt her, that he would be unable to control himself, and he had been absolutely adamant that all he could promise her was that they would try.
She slipped the delicate negligee over her head and looked at her reflection in the mirror, feeling more nervous than she had expected she would. This is silly, she told herself. It was silly to be so nervous. It wasn't like Edward had never seen her naked before, but standing in front of the full-length mirror in this beautiful peignoir, she felt inadequate. She couldn't see herself as beautiful. She was too thin, too pale… just too plain. She knew that Edward's only reluctance was for her safety; she knew he wanted this as badly as she did. If not even more so after having waited for it, for her, for so long. What if she disappointed him? How could she possibly live up to his expectations after having waited so long?
Maybe she'd been wrong to ask him for this now. Maybe he'd been right, and they should wait until after her change. He wouldn't have to worry about anything then. Didn't she owe him that much? That when they made love, he could surrender himself fully? He'd waited almost one hundred years for her, why hadn't she been willing to wait for him for even just a few short months? To wait just a little while longer so that when they came together as one he would have no fears for her safety? To wait until he could claim her as his without having to be constantly on his guard, constantly holding himself in check, holding himself back.
She must have spent more time in the bathroom agonizing than she realized, because Edward knocked on the door and asked hesitantly if she was alright. Bella took a deep breath before answering that she was fine and then took several more. She looked at herself in the mirror and shook her head at herself. You're being stupid. He waited all that time because he didn't want anyone else, even when he didn't know it he only wanted you. Now, he's waiting for you, so get your butt out there. If he says it's too much, don't push him. Just let it happen or not happen and just get your butt out there.
Forcing her nerves away, Bella straightened her back, squared her shoulders, and opened the door.
Edward had been about to knock again, and his hand froze in the act. His eyes widened, and his jaw fell, his hand still raised, poised to knock, forgotten. His golden eyes raked over her slowly from head to toe and back up. His hand fell limply to his side. He closed his mouth, and Bella could hear his teeth snap against each other. He licked his lips, his voice was breathy, restrained. "That's… new."
Pleased at his reaction and laughing at herself for having been so anxious, Bella bit her bottom lip, smiling up at him. As they locked on her white teeth, worrying the pink flesh, his eyes widened further before the lids drooped heavily. With all her doubts instantly erased by his love and lust-filled gaze, Bella spun around playfully, teasingly, and she looked up at him, her own eyes filled with the thrill of knowing how she was affecting him and being equally affected by him herself. "Do you like it?"
Edward's voice shook with restraint. "It's very nice."
Bella set the box of condoms on the nightstand next to the bed, and the desire in Edward's eyes was instantly replaced with all the anxiety she herself had felt only a minute ago. She wrapped her arms around him. "I was wrong to push you, Edward. If you say we wait, we'll wait and I won't mention it again. I'm sorry. I want our first time to be perfect for you, and it won't be if you're worried the whole time."
Bella felt Edward's body shake slightly as he chuckled to himself before he picked her up and tossed her unceremoniously onto the bed, sending rose petals flying everywhere.
Startled, Bella shrieked.
Edward stood looking down at his mate, his wife, his Bella. Her eyes were wide with surprise and desire, her breathing heavy, her chest heaving. He growled possessively and pounced on her. Poised carefully over her, he buried his face in her neck, his lips and tongue claiming her skin. "And if I don't want to wait?"
"Oh, God…." Bella arched against him, her hands frantically trying to remove his shirt. When she couldn't control her fingers well enough to push the last two buttons through the holes, she grabbed the cotton in her hands and ripped.
Edward knelt over her, his shirt half off. They were both panting. "You didn't answer my question. What if I don't want to wait?"
Bella grabbed his torn shirt to pull him back down, but he didn't budge.
"I'm serious, Bella. I don't want to wait anymore, but I need to know if you do. If you've changed your mind—"
Bella cut him off with a kiss. Unable to pull him down to her, she'd pushed herself up to him on one arm and twisted her other hand into his hair. She answered him against his lips as she kissed him. "I want you."
Edward gently pushed her back down against the pillows, his fingers playing with the strap of her negligee. "This really is beautiful, but not nearly so beautiful as what it's concealing."
As he carefully slid the straps from her shoulders, Bella shifted, allowing him to slide it down her body. He pressed his face against her abdomen as he tossed the nightgown aside and slid her white lace panties down her legs. Once she was naked beneath him, his eyes drank her in, his gaze reverent. "You are exquisite."
Bella dragged him to her by his shirt and kissed him. He removed his shirt as her hands went to the button on his pants. Naked, they lay together, taking their time, unhurried hands roaming everywhere they could reach, legs twisting together, promises of love and forever spoken between heated kisses.
Their eyes met, and Bella pressed her forehead against his. I love you, Edward.
As he heard her thoughts for a second time, Edward's face lit up with the smile that was hers and hers alone. "I love you, too."
Since the first time Edward had heard Bella's thoughts—the morning she'd agreed to marry him—they had tried again, but they had never managed it again until now. Perhaps it would one day be something they could manage at will, but for now, it was sporadic. Possibly needing the proper motivation, Edward mused.
Edward lay beside her, propped up on one elbow, his hand tracing the dark strands of her hair fanned out on the pillow. He covered her face with kisses that slowly moved down her throat, her pulse pounding against his lips, echoing throughout him. Moving slowly, carefully, his hand caressed her breasts. He could feel her heart beating madly against his fingertips as she arched into his touch. The feel of her pulse, the scent of her warm blood, the sound of her heartbeat… all constant reminders of how very fragile his Bella was—as if he needed reminding.
His lips and tongue followed the path of his hand as it slid down her body. The sounds she made were driving him wild with desire, and even as her heart beat, some small, traitorous, selfish part of his mind impatiently relished the day he could give in to the desire she brought out in him without restraint.
As his hand reached its goal, she gasped and cried out.
Edward's mouth moved along her breast, his tongue circling her nipple, causing her to moan again. She buried her hand in his hair, her nails dragging along his scalp. That traitorous part of his mind was gaining strength, reminding him that one day he wouldn't need to be careful, that one day he could suck the pink skin into his mouth, could take it between his teeth.
Edward held his breath as Bella turned her head, pressing her forehead against his forearm, breathing hard. His bride's already pounding heart beat faster as he gently stroked her. Her hips thrust against his fingers, encouraging the pleasure growing inside her. His body tensed, nearly shaking from the force of his restraint, Edward moved his hand lower. His thumb replaced his fingers without missing a beat as his finger slowly and carefully entered her.
His thumb stroking her, his finger sliding inside her, the scent of her arousal washing over him, Edward growled possessively. Holding onto his control, he added a second finger, and soon he felt her body begin to tighten. Moments later, her body writhing, her hands behind her head gripping the edge of the mattress and her back arching, his Bella cried out his name as the pleasure inside her reached its peak and crashed over her like a tidal wave.
Breathing heavy, her face tinged a beautiful pink, his bride gazed up at him, her chocolate brown eyes filled with her love for him as her heartbeat began to slowly return to normal. Treasuring every beat, Edward lowered his face to her, cheek-to-cheek, feeling her warm skin against his. "No one has ever loved anyone as much as I love you."
He felt her cheek lift as she smiled, whispering into his ear, "With one exception."
Silently, they lay side by side, gazing lovingly into each other's eyes, until Bella gently pushed her hips up against him and nodded her head, wordlessly telling him she was ready.
Hesitantly, Edward moved to settle himself kneeling between her legs. Pushing herself up on one arm, she stroked his hip with her other hand, her eyes looking deeply and lovingly into his before she reached over to the nightstand and picked up the small box, grateful her hand didn't shake as she took a packet out and ripped it open. Edward made a sound that was half groan, half sigh as her fingers touched him. Neither spoke as she rolled the condom onto him. Trying to hide her nervousness, she smiled at him as she lay back against the pillows. "Right, so… now, I just… lie back and let you do all the work. Hardly seems fair. Next time, we can switch, and you can lay back and let me do the work."
Edward moaned. His erection twitched as she traced her fingers along its length, and his hips bucked forward. He wanted this so badly. He ached for her. But there was no escaping the fact that their first coupling was going to be painful for Bella. "If it hurts too much—"
"Just go slowly. I'll be fine. I want this. I want you… so much."
Folding her arms behind her head, Bella ran her foot along the back of his calf, and with extreme caution, Edward positioned himself, his erection pressing intimately against his mate. He took a deep breath and slowly slid into her.
The feeling of his wife's body accepting him, welcoming him, was like being consumed by a fire that healed rather than destroyed as it burned. His breath escaping him in a rush, Edward inhaled and exhaled rapidly. The pleasure coursing through him was beyond anything he could have ever imagined.
Cautiously, he pushed himself further into his wife, careful to watch for any sign of pain. Though his Bella's eyes remained locked on his, he could hear her breath catch and shudder. She winced, and he forced himself to stop until she nodded her head, saying, "It's OK. I'm OK."
Moving slower still, Edward eased himself inside her. Her body was so tight around him, he worried that while he was feeling the most perfect sense of completion and pleasure beyond description, his beloved was hurting. She bit her bottom lip, the skin turning white where it was held between her teeth. She closed her eyes and let out a long, shaky breath, but when she opened them only a moment later, they were clear and gazing directly into his.
Once fully sheathed inside her, Edward's eyes drifted shut. The pleasure that consumed him was so complete, he knew he wouldn't last long. Never could he describe how he felt at that moment—there simply weren't words.
Combined with the physical pleasure of being joined as one with his mate, the feeling of absolute completion and unconditional love and acceptance caused a phantom throbbing in his chest, as if his body was reminding him of the heart that still lay within him. Although it had fallen silent so long ago, it was still there, and this beautiful girl had brought it back to life.
When he opened his eyes, he could see all the love he felt for his Bella reflected back at him in her eyes. That his wonderful girl loved him would never cease to amaze him. His throat burned, but it was not the burn he'd lived with since awaking to this life. He swallowed several times, but the burning remained. His eyes stung, and he knew if his body could produce tears, they would be brimming from his eyes at that moment. Overwhelmed by how much he loved the girl beneath him and knowing he needed to proceed slowly, to give her time to adjust to having him inside her, Edward lowered himself to her, supporting his weight on his elbows, and bowed his head, his forehead resting on her shoulder, breathing deeply, filling himself with her scent.
Bella's arms wrapped around him, her hands trailing up and down his back. She pressed a kiss into his hair, whispering, "Are you OK?"
Edward's lips twitched, and he smiled against her skin. "Shouldn't I be asking you that?"
"I've never been better." As part of her answer, she wrapped her legs around him, her hands caressing his back. "So, are you planning on just laying on top of me all night, or are you going to move?"
In answer, Edward raised his body, pulling out of her and carefully pushing back in, shaking with restraint. "Am I hurting you?" he asked, anxiously. Bella's face didn't betray any pain, but he needed to be certain. As he forced himself to remain still, his body was trembling with his need to claim his bride, to give himself to her.
"It… doesn't hurt… exactly. It burns, and there's a lot of pressure. It'll get better soon. It already is." She smiled at him reassuringly. "I think your fingers helped."
Still watching for any sign of pain, Edward slowly pulled out for a second time, sliding back in carefully. He moaned at the sensation of making love to his wife for the first time. She lowered her legs, bending them at the knee, her feet flat on the bed on either side of him as he pushed into her over and over again, each time daring to move just a little faster, push just a little harder, until he built a steady rhythm.
Her heart rate was increasing again; her breathing deepened, and her face relaxed as her body grew accustomed to his.
Although he knew that bringing his Bella to a second orgasm through intercourse on their first time would likely not happen, Edward wanted to at least make it feel good for her.
Just as cautiously as he entered her for the first time, Edward slid his arm under her, his hand cupping her butt. "Trust me," he said, raising her bottom a couple inches off the bed and changing the angle of his thrusts.
Different positions he wanted to try with her flooded his mind. He wanted to take her standing up, her legs wrapped tightly around him. He wanted to take her in the shower, hot water pouring over the both of them. God help him—he wanted to take her from behind. He wanted to lie behind her, his body pressed against her from her head to her feet, and slide into her from behind. He wanted her on top of him.
In this position, with her hips raised off the bed, he knew he'd be hitting the spot inside her that would bring her the most pleasure. "Touch yourself. Let me watch you touch yourself." His voice trembled as he spoke, remembering the way she'd driven him nearly out of his mind on the night of their private prom.
Her head pillowed on her left arm, Bella looked directly into Edward's eyes as she stroked herself in time with his thrusts with her right hand. He registered the surprise in her eyes as what had begun as painful—even if only slightly—turned much more pleasurable. "Oh," she breathed out on a sigh.
Edward could feel his orgasm approaching. As perfect as all the times his Bella had used her hand or her mouth on him had been, this was so much better, so much more intense. His entire body felt truly alive, joined as he was to his Bella. He felt lightheaded with ecstasy. Every one of his senses was supercharged, and he could feel every thrust throughout his entire body from his fingers to his toes.
Mesmerized, watching himself enter her body over and over, his muscles tightened, and his toes curled as the pleasure that had been thrumming through him exploded in the most intense release. The euphoria that coursed through him left him feeling boneless, and he lowered himself to his mate.
Bella's arms held him tenderly; her lips kissed the side of his face lovingly. Rolling to the side, Edward pulled her against him, gazing at her in adoration as Bella traced her fingers along his brow and down the side of his face to his jaw and finally his lips, a look of pure contentment on her face.
Edward took her hand in his and kissed her fingertips. "I thought I had prepared myself for this, thought I knew what to expect, but nothing I imagined was anywhere close to the perfection of tonight. I truly am the luckiest man in the world. Thank you. Thank you for loving me, for trusting me, for accepting me—"
"For stealing your letter to your cousin and being crazy enough to write to a boy living almost a hundred years earlier."
Edward laughed and laid his head against her shoulder. "Yes, thank you for that, too."
Bella ran her foot up the side of his leg. "Just think, we'll have an eternity of this." Grinning, she added, "You know, that bathroom has an awfully big bathtub."
"And that shower has an awful lot of jets."
"Shower tomorrow. Bath tonight."
Edward lifted his bride from the bed and carried her into bathroom. "A bath does sound nice."
That September…
Dozens of people were gathered at the Swan home. What had started as only a handful of people had grown rapidly as word spread. The police and fire departments were there. Reverend Weber was there, as was the priest from St. Anne's, the catholic church near the hospital. Practically the entire senior class was already there, and the rest were on their way. Several of Charlie's friends from the reservation were there as well. It seemed to Mike Newton that at least half of Forks itself was there, but people just kept coming.
Dr. and Mrs. Cullen, Alice, and Jasper were alone in the kitchen of the small house, looking utterly grief stricken. The town believed Rosalie and Emmett to be away at school out east somewhere, but Mike knew they were in actuality in Alaska, waiting. He held Leah close to him; their eyes fixed on the other. Finally, he closed his eyes. He'd known this would be hard, but he hadn't appreciated just how hard. For months, Jessica had hardly spoken two words to him, but the moment she'd arrived, she'd run straight to him, crying what he knew to be genuine tears. All around him kids he'd known for years stood dazed and confused. It was inconceivable to them that people they knew, kids their own age, could possibly be gone, could go out in the morning and just never come back. It didn't fit in with their idea of How Things Were that two of their classmates could leave school on Friday and not come back on Monday.
Some were crying openly, some holding hands and praying quietly, some sitting and staring straight ahead in disbelief or denial.
It was too much. He couldn't be around them right now; it was just too much, too difficult to pretend, and he and Leah sat huddled with her pack brothers and their mates.
The official story was that the Swans and Edward Cullen had gone on a day trip to Pillar Point to go boating and shell fishing. They'd gone out that morning in a small boat but hadn't been seen or heard from since. That was fourteen hours ago now, and the sky had long since grown dark.
There was no sign of the boat, and there was no response from them over their radio. The Coast Guard had begun a search; helicopters were brought in to assist.
But the search would be in vain. No trace of the boat or the "victims" would ever be found. The boat was at the bottom of the ocean several miles out by now. Bella and her father were—
Mike shivered—Bella and her father were on their way to Alaska with Edward and Tanya. Their days as human beings were numbered in the single digits. He'd been trying to prepare himself for this for weeks, ever since he'd been told of what had happened and what would happen.
The sight of Leah lying on a bed in the Cullens' house, broken and in pain, would never leave him. It still haunted him and always would. He'd known the truth already—the truth about the girl he'd fallen so quickly and so completely in love with, the truth about the Cullens—but until that moment, until he'd seen her lying there covered with only a sheet, severely injured and in obvious pain as the morphine dripped into her body through the I.V. needle in her arm, he hadn't really gotten it. The world wasn't what he'd always thought it was. Humans weren't quite so high up in the food chain as he'd always thought they were. Kids he'd gone to school with for two years were in reality over one hundred years old. He'd studied the Civil War, but one of his classmates had actually fought in it. He'd seen the movie Titanic, but another of his classmates had been supposed to sail on it. When the Cullens had cut class because the sun was out… when they'd skipped the bio class last year when they did blood typing… it was because they'd had to.
Werewolves and vampires weren't myths; they were real and they'd all been unknowingly living amongst them for years.
Mike didn't think he'd ever be able to forget Leah, surrounded by her mother and the tribal elders, telling him what she was. He hadn't believed her. How could he have? But when she'd led him outside and he'd been confronted with a pack of wolves the size of Clydesdales…. He hadn't been able to deny what was right in front of him, not after his heart started beating again anyway, but he still hadn't truly gotten it. Not until he'd seen her so badly injured and surrounded so protectively by her pack brothers had he truly understood what she'd told him that day. He hadn't taken in the enormity of it, he supposed, because he simply hadn't been capable of doing so. His mind hadn't been able to fully accept what hadn't even been real only an hour earlier.
But the threat was real; the wolves existed for a reason. Leah had been injured… she could have been killed… doing what she and her brothers were born to do. Protect defenseless humans—defenseless humans like himself—from… those like the Cullens who… weren't like the Cullens. The girl he loved so very much could have been killed fighting to protect him, and he'd had no idea.
Mike felt sick thinking how close he'd come to losing her. He saw Clinton Penn sitting a few feet away, surrounded by the rest of the pack. If he hadn't gotten there when he had… if he'd been only a few seconds later…. Tanya and Edward had already been fighting others, he'd been told. If Clinton hadn't gotten there when he had, his Leah would have been killed. He would have lost her without ever even knowing she was in any danger. He'd made her swear to him never to keep anything from him again.
So, now he sat here, one of the few people who knew the truth, knowing that the official story was a lie, knowing it was a cover, knowing the people they were crying and praying for were on their way to Alaska to end one life and begin another.
Leah nudged him in the ribs. "You OK?" He nodded and tightened his grip on her.
Weeks later, the exhaustive search was officially called off. Mike knew it had stopped being a search and rescue mission and had become a recovery effort at some point, although the change was never publicly acknowledged, but now it was being called off, and Bella, her father, Tanya, and Edward were presumed lost. A small, core group of their friends from school had gathered at the Swan house to help close it up. The police officers and their wives were there as well.
When Mike had arrived, one of the wives was emptying the dishwasher. The refrigerator had already been emptied. There were sheets folded on the couch that would be spread out to cover the furniture. The house had only been vacant for two weeks, but it already had the empty feel of a house that had been abandoned long ago.
Bella's father and his new wife's wedding picture hung on the wall beside pictures of Bella at different ages. One of the officers was taking them down and wrapping them carefully with old newspapers before placing them in a box from copier paper. There were empty boxes everywhere.
Mike didn't know what would eventually happen to the house—it would be sold, he presumed—but Bella's and her father's personal belongings were to be given to the Cullens, as her father left no other family. Angela and Jessica were in Bella's room, putting her clothes into still more boxes.
Not a word was spoken. There were people everywhere, but no one was talking, not a single word. How could so many people be in such a small house, everyone doing something, but there not be any noise, Mike wondered?
The house was so quiet that when the phone rang as he walked passed it, he jumped. He wasn't the only one. All movement on the first floor stopped. Everyone stood still, everyone looking at someone else, expecting someone else to answer it.
Who could possibly be calling the house phone? Why would anyone call the house phone? Anyone who needed to talk to someone there would call that person's cell phone.
Mike cleared his throat. This was ridiculous, he told himself. "Probably a wrong number," he said out loud. He picked up the phone, answering, "Swan residence."
After an obvious hesitation, a man's voice spoke. "May I speak to Bella, please?"
Mike squeezed his eyes shut. Not a wrong number. But… who could be calling for Bella? Someone she knew from Phoenix, he decided. It must be. Or possibly her late stepfather's brother. Christ, I hope it's not her dead stepfather's brother.
The man on the other end spoke again. "Hello?"
"May I…." Mike cleared his throat and tried again. "May I ask who's calling?"
"My name is Michael Masen. Bella is a friend of my family's. I've been trying to call her cell phone all week, but there has been no answer." Michael Masen's voice was quickly growing apprehensive, worried. "Is she…. Is something wrong? Is Bella OK? Is her father there? Who am I speaking to?"
Michael Masen had a sickening feeling of dread in the pit of his stomach. Bella's phone had gone to voicemail all week. He'd left her a message—her birthday was coming up, he knew, as were her late mother's and step father's birthdays. And the anniversary of Edward's death was next month. He was worried about her. The whole family was. How much loss could the poor girl be expected to bear?
But she hadn't called him back.
They didn't speak often, but they did keep in touch, and it was unlike her to not return his call. Every fiber in his body was telling him something was horribly wrong. He was a logical person by nature, and he didn't panic easily. He knew on some level that it was hardly unheard of for a teenager to lose their phone, and that that would easily explain why Bella hadn't returned his message. But the moment a teenage boy answered the phone at a house were no teenage boy lived, he'd known something was wrong.
There was a long pause, too long, before the boy spoke again. "Mr. Masen, I'm very sorry to have to tell you this. There's been an accident." The boy proceeded to explain that there had been a boating accident, and that Bella, along with her father and stepmother and Bella's boyfriend, had been lost. Their bodies had yet to be found. He was a friend of Bella's from school, he explained.
Mic sank heavily into a chair, his head in his hands. Bella was gone. He couldn't believe it. First Edward, now Bella. Both only seventeen. Separated by nearly a century, but both lost suddenly at only seventeen.
After offering his condolences, Mic got off the phone as quickly as possible. He sat and stared at the wall, lost in thought for at least fifteen minutes. He felt dazed, like he was in a bad dream.
Both lost at only seventeen. And suddenly. An illness. An accident. Both only seventeen….
Mic knew he was going to have to call his family, but he couldn't wrap his head around it yet himself. He should have asked about a memorial service. He should go. Someone from the family should be there to represent Edward, and he was the only one who'd ever actually met Bella face-to-face.
Are they together now? The thought gave Michael some peace of mind. Was that why…. Because both were lost so young, with so much in front of them to live for….
Mic went to his office and sat down at the computer to type Bella's name into a search engine to find a newspaper article about the accident. Her father had been the Chief of Police after all; there had to be news articles about the accident.
He remembered the boy on the phone—in his shock, Mic hadn't even thought to get the boy's name—had said Bella'd had a boyfriend. That had been a surprise. It was hardly fair to expect her to mourn Edward for the rest of her life—but it had been a surprise.
Still feeling like he was lost in a fog, Mic watched morosely as several hits for Bella's name came up. He sat staring at his computer. He sighed and clicked on the first link which led him to an article from the Forks Forum about the accident.
He read, "...lost in addition to Chief Swan, age 40, were his wife of three months, Tanya Swan, age 32; daughter, Isabella "Bella" Marie Swan, age 17; and Mrs. Swan's cousin, Edward Anthony Masen Cullen, age 17. Edward Cullen was the adopted son of Dr. and Mrs. Carlisle Cullen…."
Mic stopped breathing. He sat transfixed, not blinking, not moving, not breathing.
and Edward Anthony Masen Cullen, age 17…
The words swam before his eyes. After he didn't know how long he typed in the name he still could not make himself believe he was really seeing, his fingers shaking so badly it took several attempts. It just wasn't possible.
He got mostly the same list of hits he had gotten when he'd searched Bella's name. He sat back and licked his dry lips before wiping his hand across his face. He needed a minute, and he took it.
Finally, he nodded his head determinedly and looked through the links on his screen. There was one for an obituary for the boy with the name he couldn't possibly have, and Michael clicked on it. The page opened slowly, one item at a time, until finally the obituary displayed. Once it did, however, Michael couldn't read it. He couldn't pull his eyes away from the small inset picture. The hair was styled differently, the clothes were different, even the eye color of the boy who had been lost in the boating accident along with Bella, her father, and stepmother was different—this boy's eyes looked to be light brown. But Mic would recognize the boy's face anywhere, even in a photograph taken nearly a century after the subject had died.
Cullen…. The name of the doctor who treated them, the one who Pop said called his father to say they had died within hours of each other…. His name was Cullen. Wasn't it?
Without taking his eyes from the screen, Michael reached his hand out for his cell phone, which he knew was somewhere on his desk. Searching blindly, he knocked over a half-drunk cup of cold coffee and knocked several papers onto the floor before his hand closed around his phone. Eyes still glued to the computer screen, he fumbled with the phone until he pulled his sister's number up in his contacts. When Sue answered the phone, she had to say his name three times before he could answer her. "I need you to come over here…. Yes, I'm fine…. No, I can't explain. I really, really can't explain. But you need to come over here."
Bella's fingers ran gently up and down Edward's back. She was curled up on his lap. They were sitting together on the bed in the room Kate had prepared for them. Edward's arms were wrapped around her. The snow was falling, and the scene outside their window was breathtaking. Music was playing softly. Neither one of them noticed either the view or the music. Edward and Bella had been in their little room for nearly an hour. He sat holding her close, his face buried in the curve of her neck, his lips poised, pressed against her soft, warm, delicate skin directly over her carotid artery. He was trembling. He was about to end her life, and she was running her fingers along his back soothingly to comfort him. Edward shook his head, his body slumped forward weakly so that Bella was now holding him. "I can't. I can't do it."
Reversing their positions, Bella's arms came around him, her face pressed against his neck. "It's alright."
There was a soft knock on the door, and Carlisle entered with an empty syringe in his hand.
From his perch high up in a Western Hemlock, Edward sat, watching Bella over a hundred feet below. She certainly was a messy eater. He smirked as he thought to himself that the mountain lion's claws had improved the sweater she wore, all but ripping it to shreds, but then flinched as he remembered the moment of terror he'd experienced as the animal's claw had come crashing down across her shoulder, only to screech futily across it as if the animal was clawing a boulder. He was not yet accustomed to his new much more durable Bella.
Leaning forward with his elbows against his thighs, he called down to her. "Well? What did you think?"
He laughed, but there was no humor in it. Bella had awoken from her transformation not even three hours ago. Those had been unquestionably the worst sixty-eight hours, thirty-four minutes, and eighteen seconds of his life. Watching his beautiful mate writhe in agony, hearing her whimper as the fire scorched through her body, hearing her silent mental pleas for him to make it stop anytime her shield slipped and betrayed her attempt to protect him even through the slow burning torture of the venom changing every organ, every cell in her body by not giving in to the pain, not screaming out her pain until her throat was too raw to utter a sound. It was over now, but part of his mind was still back at the house deep in the Alaskan wilderness, back in their room watching helplessly while she suffered through the unimaginable burning pain and counting down those last precious beats of her heart, both praying and dreading that everyone might be the last. He was afraid that part of his mind would never leave that room.
After pushing the giant cat's carcass into a ditch nearby for the forest's scavengers to finish off after they were long gone, Bella turned, and with three graceful leaps she covered the distance between herself and the tree Edward had concealed himself in and easily scaled the hemlock.
Her last leap had been more powerful than needed, and she sailed passed him, laughing and giggling like a young child. Her hand shot out and caught a branch almost thirty feet above him, and she swung around like a trapeze artist, falling and landing on a branch slightly above his. "How did I do? Oh, my God, that was fun."
Edward pinched the bridge of his nose and his shoulders shook with amusement as she leapt and swung gleefully from branch to branch, tree to tree. To say Bella was easily distracted at the moment would be something of an understatement.
He watched her indulgently. "Are you having fun, monkey?"
Bella laughed, flying and twisting gracefully through the trees. "Have you tried this?"
"Focus, love."
"On what?"
"Hunting, remember?"
"Oh, right."
She swung her way back to him. "What about it?"
A strong gust of wind rustled through the forest surrounding them, causing the trees to sway, seeming to come alive and dance for them, and Bella looked around in amazement. "Oh…. Pretty."
She was still gazing around in wonder as the wind blew again. "Hmm?"
"Have you had enough for now or are you still thirsty?"
Her hand went to her throat questioningly. "I think I've had enough." She swayed her hips around in circles and giggled. "I feel kind of swishy." Her face fell as she saw her torn sweater, her fingers running along the ruined wool. "Oh, no!" She misjudged her own strength and ripped a piece off the side. Her eyes widened with surprise, and she held the torn fabric out to him apologetically. "I didn't mean to…."
Edward took the scrap of wool from her, dropping it to the ground, and pulled her against him. "Shhh, it's OK, love. Ask Carlisle about when I woke up sometime. The first time I tried to open a door, not only did I rip it off its hinges, but I flung it across the room and into a wall. And I do mean into a wall. The door was embedded in the wall." Edward let his fingers roam across the exposed skin on her side, skin that was now the same temperature as his, the same granite as his. "You have no idea how many clothes I destroyed trying to get dressed. And I like it better this way anyway."
His fingers exploring the gentle curve of her exposed waist, Edward felt the growl vibrate through his Bella's body just before she grabbed him by the shoulders, shoving him back against the trunk of the tree. His left shoulder blade hit the tree hard; her lips crashed against his bared chest as she ripped his shirt to pieces.
Edward felt the two-and-half-foot thick trunk crack against his back on impact, the loud noise shattering the still silence of the forest as the wood fibers tore and the fifty feet of tree above them leaned at an increasingly steep angle before it fell, crashing to the ground. Bella stood, staring in disbelief at the splintered trunk behind them, her hand moving very slowly to touch the jagged edges as if she was afraid of doing further damage. "I did that." Astonished blood red eyes looked up at him. "I did that."
Edward smiled consolingly at her and rubbed his left shoulder where it had hit the tree. "You've got a much better story now than mine about the door."
Bella's eyes widened with alarm. "You're hurt!"
He assured her he was perfectly fine, but she spun around behind him, her fingers gently exploring the skin for herself. It was perfectly smooth. "Really, Bella. I'm fine."
"Are you sure?" Her fingers moved across his shoulders and down his back.
"Absolutely sure, but please, don't let that stop you."
Bella's laughter was like music—but then, it always had been. "Like that do you? How about this?" She laughed again and pinched his ass—hard.
Edward jumped and spun around, yelping with surprise. "Bella!"
Her hands roamed over him seductively. "Yes, Edward?"
"Ow. Careful, love. You're a lot stronger now remember."
Horror filled his mate's eyes, and she backed away from him. Edward pulled her back to him and hastened to reassure her. "Don't worry, sweetheart. Just… not so hard next time. Remember, you're stronger than me right now."
"I am…." Bella's words trailed off as her eyes drifted away, and her forehead crinkled.
Even though her thoughts were still silent to him, Edward could tell her mind was working to remember something that was there but just out of reach. "Remember? We talked about this. Your own human blood is still in your tissues. That makes you stronger. It'll last about a year."
This was something he'd promised to help her with. Remembering. It would be easier for her—people's lives today were so well documented with photographs and videos—and he was grateful for that. He wouldn't let her lose her mother twice.
Edward could see in her eyes the moment she remembered. He missed the beautiful chocolate brown of her human eyes, but even deep crimson they were stunning. They were still the fathomless pools they'd always been because she was still herself, still his Bella, and right now they were glowing mischievously. Her eyebrow curved upward and she smirked at him in the same way she always had. "Wanna arm wrestle?"
"I wouldn't even be a challenge for you, love." Edward grinned wickedly. "However, Emmett…."
Bella repeated the name like it was a prize to be won. "I could beat Emmett?"
"You could wipe the floor with Emmett."
"Ohhhh…. Can we go find him?"
"They'll be around eventually. Remember? He and Rosalie are with Bree, and Jacob is following her around like a lovesick puppy—literally. Jasper suggested giving you and your father time before being around another newborn and her very protective guard dog."
"My father…."
Charlie had yet to wake up, at least as of when they'd left to hunt, and Bella looked troubled.
"You'll see him soon, dearest. Do you want to hunt some more before then?"
Shaking her head no, Bella's troubled expression grew.
"What is it, love?"
"You told me I'd be stronger than you." Not understanding, Edward agreed. "But there was more. There was something else. I wanted to be something else." Bella growled in frustration. "But I can't remember what I wanted."
Suddenly, the mischievous glowing returned to her eyes and lit up her face. "Wanna race, Masen?"
"You're challenging me to a race?"
"Oh, yeah. Unless you're scared you'll be beaten by your wife."
Edward answered her smirking smile with one of his own. "Oh, it's on, Mrs. Masen-Cullen. But to be a proper race, I should get a prize when I win."
"You won't win."
"You're awfully sure of yourself. You know, I've never lost a race yet."
"I just snapped a two-and-a half foot thick tree in half like a toothpick without even trying." Bella's face turned to the picture of innocence, and her smile turned coy as she traced her finger down the middle of his chest. "Builds a girl's confidence." Bella leaned against him and whispered against his chest, "Besides, that's not the only thing you never did 'til you met me, is it?"
Edward's eyes closed as Bella's hand slid over the front of his jeans, cupping him through the denim. "Belllaaaa…," he moaned.
She hummed as his hips bucked against her hand. "Mmmmm…. Edward?"
"Ready?" she asked seductively.
Edward slid his hands under the torn wool of her sweater to cup her breasts.
"Set," Bella whispered as their lips met.
"Set? What?" Edward asked, bewildered.
"GO!" Like a shot fired from a cannon, Bella was gone, leaving him standing alone on a tree branch one hundred feet off the ground, blinking stupidly in first confusion, then disbelief. He could hear her wild, mad laugh as she tore through the woods taunting him. "You can't catch me!"
"Oh, why you little—" Edward launched himself through the woods, following his underhanded, dirty trick playing wife.
With her newborn strength, Bella's speed was greater than it would be after her first year, but she was still no match for Edward. He played with her, allowing her to think she was beating him, catching up to her every ten or twelve miles and reaching out to grab hold of her only to miss by inches and fall behind. The sound of her laughter danced on the air as she enjoyed their race.
In the distance the sound of a river could be heard, the water rushing downstream, following the age-old path down through the mountain as if it wanted to be a part of their race as well. Farther away, Edward could hear the inevitable destination of the water running almost parallel to them, and he knew Bella would be able to hear it as well. Closing the distance between them once again, he called out to her.
"Can you hear the river? About five miles to the west. Follow it; it'll end at the top of a waterfall. First one to reach the falls wins."
Bella's only answer was an abrupt change of direction as she veered west—and a sudden burst of speed. For the first time, Edward began to doubt his ability to win. Has she been playing with me? Letting me catch up to her, knowing she could let me get close and knowing she could get away?
But Edward had meant what he'd said, he'd never lost a race yet, and he did not intend to start now.
Play time over, the race was on in earnest as husband and wife tore through the dense forest, both calling out to the other, taunting the other, both intent on being the first one to reach the falls—an eternity of bragging rights was on the line.
As the roar of the water dropping hundreds of feet from the crest grew louder, Edward closed the distance between them one last time. Gaging their speeds, he waited until Bella was within feet of the crest of the falls and certain to be sure she'd beaten him before bursting forward, grabbing her around the waist and sweeping her off her feet.
She screamed with frustration, and squirmed desperately to free herself, but Edward held her tightly—no longer needing to be careful or have any fear of hurting her.
"I told you I've never lost a race," he said, teasing her as she folded her arms and pouted. "But, I suppose," he conceded, as he carried her in his arms bridal style to the very edge of the falls before setting her down on her feet at the exact moment he stepped at edge himself, "we can call it a tie."
Glancing over the edge, Edward looked down to the deep pool formed at the base of the falls created by the incredible force of the water eroding the river bed over the centuries. He pointed it out to Bella asking, "How about a swim?" His eyes danced as the image of making love to his wife with the water crashing down on top of them formed in his mind.
Only hours old to this life, his Bella was still adjusting to her increased senses, and her eyes widened with surprise at the scent of his growing arousal. A possessive growl emanated from her in response.
Edward took her hand in his, and together, they jumped.
Splashing down into the crystal blue pool of water at the base of the falls, Edward pulled Bella directly under the never-ending cascade of water crashing down into the pool after its four-hundred foot drop, the immense force of the water pounding on top of them, creating their own private super-Jacuzzi.
After breaking the surface, it took less than a second for their lips to crash with a force that rivaled the water as it poured into their pool.
There was no need to be careful, no need to restrain himself, and Edward didn't. Hands tore away clothing in seconds. Bella's legs wrapped around his waist, and Edward entered her in one thrust. Their lovemaking while she'd been human had been extraordinary, but now that they were equal, it was a hundred times more so.
And apart from brief hunting trips, there was no reason to stop. There was no need to rest, no public façade to maintain. They could, and did, express their love for each other over and over, in all the ways Edward had imagined on their wedding night.
Eleven years later….
"Oh, look! Hannah's got a batting helmet! She's getting put in!"
Eleven years ago, seven-year-old Hanna Masen had enthusiastically told Bella about her T-ball game as the Masen family had excitedly passed Michael's phone to each other when she'd called him, hoping to be told that Edward would recover from the influenza. The little girl Bella had heard shout out proudly to her that she'd scored a run in her T-ball game all those years ago was now all grown up and in her freshman year of college, and today it was her first game with the University of Illinois Fighting Illini, and the entire Masen family had turned out in support.
More of them, even, than those seated in the stands knew.
Edward and Bella had celebrated their tenth anniversary with an extended vacation, traveling all around the globe. The first year after Bella's change, they'd spent mostly just the two of them, avoiding contact with humans, but meeting the family—Tanya and Charlie especially—for visits every few months.
Both Bella and her father had taken to their new reality with more ease than Edward remembered experiencing himself. There had, thankfully, been no accidents, though there had been one or two close calls. Both Bella and Charlie had possessed remarkable control over their thirst from the moment they had awoken; even encountering the scent of a human hiking far off the beaten trail only days after her change had not overpowered his Bella's self-control. She'd pursued the man, but she had regained control on her own, held her breath, and turned and run in the opposite direction—something unheard of for a newborn. Several deer had met their end that day—as had the numerous trees she'd uprooted in a bloodlust induced rage—but the human who had been in the wrong place at the wrong time had never even known his life had very nearly ended.
Carlisle, ever the scientist, hypothesized that their remarkable control over their bloodlust as newborns, even in their first days, might be due to their knowing what to expect before their change and having already chosen to feed only from animals. Just like everything else about them, their refusal to feed from humans had been frozen into them during their change.
Now, having returned to North America, Edward and Bella were making their way across the continent—returning to Forks for the first time since their staged disappearance eleven years earlier. All the family were making the trip from the various places they'd settled for the time being. It was a very special occasion—it wasn't everyday a family of vampires was invited to a baby's first birthday party. Mike and Leah's first born, a son, was turning one, and greatly strengthened thanks to Jacob Black imprinting on Bree, the relationship between the Cullens and the pack had grown to the point that the whole Cullen family had been invited to a private party—shape shifters and vampires only—and no one would miss it.
But Edward and Bella had a stop to make in Chicago first. It was a dark, gloomy gray day—perfect for taking in a ball game.
From where Edward and Bella were sitting on the grass beyond the outfield fence, they could easily hear the proud parents' excitement. Only a freshman, it was a surprise that she was getting any playing time—but it was especially surprising under the circumstances. The Illini were scoreless, but they were by no means defeated. Their own defense had been on their game and had held the opposition to only one run.
They were facing the other team's star pitcher, and she had held them to only two hits through six innings and into the seventh. But she was a strike out pitcher and so had thrown a lot of pitches. She was getting tired, and the Illini coach saw that. Her control wasn't quite as good. Her fastball not quite so fast. Batters were still having very little luck, but it was taking more pitches to retire them.
Hannah, on the other hand, was fresh.
Her coach was turning to her now because Hannah had a natural eye for the ball and had developed a reputation throughout her high school career for patience at the plate. If it wasn't a strike, she didn't swing at it. If it was a strike, she did. And if she swung, she usually connected with it.
Her coach had watched the way Hannah had spent the game studying the girl on the mound—her wind up, her delivery, everything from the way the girl's eyes narrowed as she took signals from her catcher to the way she wiped the sweat from her brow with the back of her hand. Edward heard the coach's thoughts; he was impressed with the eighteen-year-old freshman and decided to give her a chance.
After all, no one else seemed to have the pitcher's number. And besides, he had a gut feeling.
The girl on the mound had never faced Hannah before; the other coach had never seen her before. She was an unknown to them, and the Illini coach had a feeling they'd underestimate a freshman after retiring twenty out of twenty two batters.
Bella wrapped her arm around her husband's. She still thought baseball was boring to watch, although her new strength and coordination had made it fun to actually play. "How is she?" she whispered.
Before Hannah stepped out of the dugout, her coach put his hands on her shoulders and gave her a pep talk and his instructions. He wanted her to play up the inexperienced freshman image—walk out slowly, hang her head, slump her shoulders—wait for her pitch, and if she got it, swing like hell. He'd only coached her for a short while, but he already knew there was more power in those deceptively thin arms than the other team would be expecting.
Decked out in the orange and blue of the school he would have attended had the Spanish Flu never happened, Edward cupped his hands around his mouth and yelled out, "Come on, Hannah! Keep your eye on the ball! Make her throw strikes!"
Bella buried her face against his shoulder and laughed.
Edward heard the thoughts of the girl on the mound. Hannah's coach's hunch had been right on target. Through narrowed eyes, the pitcher watched Hannah approach the plate, breathing a mental sigh of relief, thinking she'd be an easy out.
Hannah smirked as the first pitch, just outside, was called a ball.
Bella noted, "Oh, yeah. You're related." There was no mistaking Edward's smirk on the young woman's face.
The second pitch was low. The third was again outside, and Hannah's smirk grew as her confidence did. The count was now three and oh, and the girl on the mound was no longer underestimating Hannah. She had not walked a batter yet, and she had no intention of starting now—against a freshman no less. But she was tired, and the next pitch was a mistake. She'd intended it to be at the letters on Hannah's jersey, but it was too low. It was right over the plate and belt high, and never taking her eyes from the ball, Hannah swung hard.
Edward heard the pitcher's frustrated exclamation in her head even before the crack of the bat could be heard. Hannah's bat connected with the ball, and it sailed high and deep. Her teammates jumped to their feet as one, eyes wide and cheering loudly as the ball flew toward the outfield fence.
The spectators stood, all eyes following the ball.
The centerfielder ran with everything she had, jumping with her mitt held high and her eyes trained on the ball, but there was nothing she could do. The ball cleared her outstretched, gloved hand by several inches and sailed over the fence.
A homerun in her first college at bat, with two outs in the seventh inning, to drive in the two runs needed to take the first game of the season. The Fighting Illini fans were on their feet and cheering like they had just won the seventh game of the World Series, but none cheered louder than the Masen family—the two hidden behind that outfield fence in particular. Edward had been on his feet the instant the ball left the pitcher's hand and had caught the ball, holding it up high like a trophy and grinning like mad.
Hannah's team waited at home plate for her and jumped on her the moment her foot hit the plate.
In the stands, her family was hugging and high fiving each other and everyone around them.
As they approached, Edward and Bella watched as Hannah ran through the gate near the dugout and up into the stands to her family. Her proud father's hug lifted her from the ground when a melodious voice drew the family's attention.
The Masen clan stood routed to the ground, suddenly silent, as a young couple approached them walking hand in hand. Around them in the stands, others had started to gather things to depart, but all now stood in motionless silence, in awe of the beautiful couple. In the days that followed, an onlooker would mention to friends that it had looked as if the family had seen a ghost.
The woman smiled serenely; it was the man who spoke. It had been his hypnotic voice that had drawn their attention. "That was a great hit, Hannah. Congratulations."
The woman pressed her face adoringly against the man's arm and continued to smile at the family, who appeared to have been frozen in place. The man held his hand out to Hannah to hand her the homerun ball; it was several seconds before she reached out to take it from him.
"Th… tha… thank you," she stammered, eyes wide and mouth gaping. Her fingers grazed his as she took the ball from him; she flinched at how cold they were.
"Do we know you?" Mic's voice shook as he asked the question the whole family already knew the answer to.
Edward's lips curved upward as he shook his head slightly. "We've never met." He kissed the top of Bella's head, and her smiling face turned up toward his as his attention returned to his cousins three, four, and five generations removed. "But I believe you met my wife once before."
The couple turned to leave. As the onlookers surrounding the Masen family watched the couple walk away, the man offered the woman his arm the way they did in old, black and white movies.
The family wanted to call out to them, wanted to stop them, wanted to ask them how…. But, in the end, they did none of those things. Edward and Bella did not belong to their world. It was enough for them to know that, in whatever world they did belong, they were together.
Edward pressed his lips against Bella's as he heard his human family's thoughts. He'd finally come to accept what they'd realized immediately. It didn't matter if their hearts no longer beat because their hearts would go on and on….
The End.
Well that's it! I hope you liked it! Sorry again it took so (sooooo) long to get the epilogue up. Thank you so much to everyone for reading, and a huge thank you to everyone who has reviewed!
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Get to our front door.
Open the door.
Up the stairs.
. . .
Jack's boots pounded the ground as he ran the last klick full out; his pace checked only by his need to keep behind his team and guard their six against the giant bear loping up behind them. One of his quick shoulder checks revealed that the beast wasn't trying to overtake them—yet—and he concluded that it was playing with them. Either the snake was going to run them down as soon as they were near the 'gate or it intended to follow them through.
If it did try to follow, it was too bad for the snake that they had their own trick up the sleeve to play he thought with fierce satisfaction.
The massive pillars of stone around the 'gate were now just yards away from Teal'c who was in the lead. As soon as the Jaffa reached the first stone, he ducked around it and braced his staff weapon at the ready.
Jack was pleased that Daniel shot straight past Teal'c towards the DHD as Carter took cover around another stone with P90 braced to fire.
The first of the thunks of the 'gate chevrons engaging were drown out by an angry bellowing roar like they'd heard back in the mountain cave.
"Sir!" Carter shouted.
Crap! Jack didn't even check over his shoulder as he desperately grabbed more energy to run faster. He knew from the roar and Carter's shout that the bear was no longer loping but now running.
Reaching the circle of stones he dropped into a slide—feet first and butt down—that would make any baseball player proud and slid to the stone Teal'c was taking cover behind to give his teammates clear range to open fire on the bear.
Carter opened fire as the greater range of the P90 meant the roaring bear was in range for Carter before it was for Teal'c's staff weapon. As the bullets flew over Jack's head, he grabbed his P90, twisted onto his stomach, propped himself up on his elbows—thank God his baseball slide through the grass had crushed it down enough to see over—and opened fire at the giant bear charging down on them.
The blasted beast seemed to shrug off their bullets like annoying flies. Just their crappy luck. Either it had regenerative powers that would give an Unas a run for its money or this giant version of bear had some sort of bullet proof hide!
A hundred sixty yards now—
"We've got the go! Let's go! Let's go!" Daniel hollered at them from the 'gate.
Finally! Jack thought as he yelled back, "Get through Daniel! Carter! You next!"
"Yes Sir!"
Under the noise of his weapon and the bear's continuous roaring, behind him he heard the 'gate swallow Daniel. Her heard Carter moving by tracking the sound of her firing, which ceased as she passed through the stargate, and it was just him and Teal'c left.
Jack gathered himself. "Teal'c, I need to get back on my feet."
"I shall begin firing when the ursidae is in range," Teal'c affirmed.
Seventy yards—just in range of the staff weapon and Teal'c fired the first plasma bolt at the bear. A hit to the shoulder and the bear hitched, and then sounded even angrier as it roared and charged forward faster.
Jack paused firing as he heaved himself up into a crouch and opened fired again himself as he straightened upright. Then working in concert with Teal'c, they retreated backwards the seventeen yards from the inside of the stone circle to the stargate platform. His boot heel hit the first stone step of the platform and exchanging a glance with Teal'c, they ceased firing in unison and turning, raced up the steps and through the blue event horizon of the stargate.
. . .
Oh no!
We forgot to shut the door.
Back downstairs.
. . .
"Close the iris!" Jack yelled, squinting at the change from the bright sunlight of P3B-327 to the artificial lighting of the gateroom. The gateroom guards were at the ready and he was already breathing easier as he and Teal'c hustled down the ramp flanked by its pair of mounted M2 machine guns.
Behind him the iris started to spiral close and then—all the lights flickered, died, and they were plunged into darkness illuminated by the blue glow of the open stargate and the dim red glow of the base's emergency lights.
Damn! Jack swore as he spun around on the base of the ramp. A second later the base power switched over to the mountain's generators and the lights came back on. He saw that the iris had closed a fraction, covering only a hand span of the event horizon—enough to maybe trip someone coming through the open wormhole over, but not enough to stop a thing.
"I said: close that iris!" Jack bellowed as he flipped the safety of his P90 off again and backed up into the line of guards.
"I can't Sir," Harriman announced over the public announcement system. "That system is offline! Something must have happened when the power switched over!"
Of course something happened. It was Murphy's friggin' rule. "Carter!"
"On it Sir!"
Not soon enough for him as the nose and then muzzle of the giant bear protruded through the open stargate. Then the bear was halfway through the 'gate and why the hell wasn't that iris close? She just had to push a button!
"Manual control's not working Sir!" Carter barked frantically.
Shit. Murphy was really here to party.
"Open fire!" Hammond thundered on the public announcement system as the bear stepped fully onto the ramp and rose up, standing over thirteen feet tall with its roaring head level with the middle chevrons.
Jack opened fire and the gateroom filled with the thunderous roar of P90s and M2s rounds and the hot smell of copper jackets and gunpowder.
"Security to the gateroom! Security to the gateroom! Code nine! Code nine!" boomed through the base speakers.
The roaring from the bear died as finally, slowly, the bullet and plasma bolt riddled form of the giant beast slumped forward on the ramp in the hail of fire, blood running in rivets down the metal and pooling on the concrete floor.
"Cease fire!" Hammond barked.
Jack cautiously lowered the barrel of his P90 in the silence that was almost as deafening as the roaring fire of the guns had been.
"The ursidae appears dead," Teal'c announced off to the side.
"You said that before," Carter accused from behind him.
Jack snorted as he critically eyed the giant bear where it slumped. "The snake Carter?"
Carter stepped up to his left, zat gun out and in the active position. "Not sure Sir. I'm still sensing it though."
"I too can feel the presence of the goa'uld," Teal'c affirmed. "It should abandon the damaged host body soon."
"Look sharp!" Jack barked to the guards on duty. "That bear has a goa'uld in it. No one get near it until the snake shows itself!"
"Yessir!" was the chorus as the guards all stood tensely at the ready again.
Come on snake, Jack thought cynically, where are you and who were you going to try an' take?
"Sir!" the airman manning the mounted M2 to his left piped up, "I just saw something fall and get beneath the ramp!"
Jack jerked his head to the left, "Teal'c!"
Teal'c took his zat gun from its holster and circled the guards to the left.
Jack watched as Tea'c came up behind the guard on the M2 and after a few words and hand gestures from the airman, Teal'c eased in front of the machine gun and crouching down to see beneath the ramp covered by the dead bear, searched for what the airman had reported.
Teal'c looked at him and Jack saw that his teammate had seen the snake and wished to know to stun or terminate the goa'uld.
Jack thought it over. The only good snake was a dead snake in his mind, but the brass and scientists were always clamouring for more live snakes to study. Making his decision, he held up one finger.
Teal'c nodded and one quick zinging jolt from the zat stunned the snake.
"Excellent Sir, I can't wait till we can do some studies on it if we don't have to ship it directly to '51," Carter bounced. "The bear too Sir even though it's dead."
Jack gave Teal'c an approving nod as he listened to Carter with half an ear—typical scientist. He breathed out, relaxing muscles and became suddenly aware of his throbbing left wrist as his adrenaline high tampered off. He sighed, turned, and looked through the control room window to report, "Sir, the threat has been contained."
. . .
Shut the door.
Back upstairs.
Into the bedroom.
. . .
Hammond leaned forward to speak into the mic, "Good job people."
Jack gave a nod of his head and waited for what else General Hammond had to say.
"Welcome back SG-1," Hammond gave them a nod, "report to the infirmary and debriefing will commence at fifteen-hundred."
"Yes Sir," Jack answered as he waved his right hand. "Packs are three and a half klicks due south from the 'gate and it should be safe to retrieve them when the 'gate system is back up and running."
"That you Colonel," Hammond replied.
Jack nodded and turning to the armourer on duty passed off his P90 and Beretta and then followed Daniel through the crowd of SFs out the blast doors and down the tunnel corridor to the elevator. No way in hell he was taking the stairs after that ten klick marathon.
"Sergeant Siler and crew report to the gateroom. Sergeant Siler and crew report to the gateroom," issued over the announcement system. "Biological hazard containment team to the gateroom. Biological hazard containment team to the gateroom."
Ah, Jack thought as he stepped into the elevator car with his team, the fixers and the clean-up crew. He wondered as the car lifted up, if they would have to cut up the carcass of the dead bear to move it, as it probably weighed well over a thousand pounds, or if they would be able to get to the animal eggheads as it was—bullet riddled but intact.
The elevator doors slid open on Level 21, they exited, turned and travelled down the grey corridor, and crossed the threshold into Doc Fraiser's domain. As expected, the five foot two inch Napoleonic power-monger was awaiting their arrival and eyeing them severely as they walked towards her, her lips pursed in disapproval.
"Well," Fraiser greeted, "I see you've enjoyed the hospitality of the friendly natives on P3B-327 in the way only SG-1 can."
"Hey!" Jack protested. "It wasn't the natives! It was the bear." Well okay, the bear wasn't the reason Daniel had a bruised nose and he a twisted wrist, he blamed the planet for that, but it was at fault for their sweaty condition. And really, they weren't that bad. It wasn't like some missions they returned from with blood and bones showing!
"Bear?" Fraiser arched a sculpted brow.
"Well no," Carter contradicted him, "the bear wasn't the reason Daniel tripped and broke his glasses or the Colonel tripped and sprained his wrist, but yes, there was a bear and it did chase us back through the 'gate."
Fraiser looked intrigued as she signaled to her minions and triad them. Stepping up beside him, she herded him to a gurney. "So Colonel, Sam says you sprained your wrist?"
"Yeah, called it a second grade," Jack reluctantly admitted as he sat on the mattress and submitted with his usual fortitude—which was none—to the routine of the medical check. He endured having his temperature, heart rate, and blood pressure taken, as well as blood drawn and other stuff. Plus being subject to the Doc's endless questions about how he felt, what he had done, and how did it feel as Fraiser prodded his now unwrapped left wrist which was swollen twice the size it had been when he'd first injured it.
"Sam probably gave it the right diagnoses at the time Colonel and treated it well," Fraiser announced, "but it looks—and sounds—like you stressed it pretty bad on the way back, so I'm sending you to x-ray to check that it is only a sprain."
Jack blew out a noisy breath. He knew it. As if Fraiser's vampirism wasn't enough of a sign, she really did have it in for him.
. . .
Into the bed.
Under the covers.
We're not going on a bear hunt again.
. . .
Twelve minutes till fifteen-hundred and Jack stepped off the elevator and wandered down the corridor on Level 27, past the General's office, to the debriefing room. The door was propped open, signalling the room was empty, and so he entered and took the first seat on his left. He settled down with a relieved sigh into the large chair and propped his sprained wrist in its fresh bandage on the armrest.
Their blood work had come clean at the half hour mark and after being dismissed by Fraiser from the infirmary, even being handicapped with only one working hand—he'd been hobbled plenty of times like that throughout his career and knew all the tricks to manage—it hadn't taken him much time to shower and dress in fresh BDUs. That had left him with plenty of time to kick around the base unoccupied till the team's scheduled debriefing. So first he'd made inroads into the commissary's dessert bar and then he'd dozed the rest of the time away in his private quarters.
Ten minutes to debriefing and Carter entered, giving him a small smile as she held up an ice pack. "Here Sir, you forgot this in the locker room."
Jack made a face as he saw it was the very ice pack he had purposely left behind on the bench in the locker room. He accepted it and wrapping it around his wrist, begrudging, "Thanks Major."
"Welcome Sir," Carter returned breezily as she took her customary spot on his right.
Jack eyed his second suspiciously, that tone said things to him, but turned his attention from her when Teal'c arrived and seated himself on the other side of the table, directly across from Carter.
Two minutes to debriefing and Daniel hustled in and Jack raised an eyebrow at the paperwork the man was carrying. It looked like Daniel had more stuff than he had in the briefing for the mission; the man had definitely been a busy bookworm while Jack had been napping.
At precisely fifteen-hundred, the door connecting the briefing room and the General's office opened and Hammond entered. Taking his seat at the head of the table, Hammond looked them over and pleasantly said, "Well, SG-1, why don't we get this debriefing started."
"Yessir," Jack murmured in unison with his second. To ensure the debriefing was succinct—Daniel and Carter could run on all they wanted in their written reports—he started recounting their mission. As the meeting progressed and they described reaching the cave, he got a bit suspicious that Daniel wasn't running off at the mouth like he usually did, especially considering Daniel's bouncy enthusiasm before their departure.
"So, you did find Arthur's cave," Hammond summed when SG-1 paused in their recounting, "but were chased away before a search for technology was possible."
Jack, because he was paying close attention to the unusually subdued Daniel, caught the fleeting wince that crossed the archaeologist's face.
"About that General Hammond," Daniel spread out some eight by eleven photographs over the tabletop, "I was able to get some more research in during the time you gave us and I found out that... it wasn't totally... I..."
"Dr Jackson?" Hammond prompted in his kindly way.
Daniel blew out a breath and tapped a picture of the cave mosaic of the winner holding the loser by the hair. "I was able to compare the pattern of the breastplates of the smiting scene against my reference books and our goa'uld identification lexicon. The swirl designs of the defeated foe breastplate matches the armour pattern that Camulus is known to wear, confirming that it is Camulus. The pattern of the victor's breastplate is an overhead view of a stylised animal head that that my books mostly all agree, is of a bear."
Moving his hand Daniel tapped a second picture, the scene of a bear mauling a big pig. "That is supported by this scene which was directly beneath the smiting scene. Historically Camulus is symbolised as a wild boar and while no goa'uld of the Egyptian tradition is represented by the bear, there are many cultures that worship bears on Earth such as many North American ethnicities and North Eurasian ethnicities such as the Sami, the Nivkh, the Ainu, and the Finns and in Britain the Celtic Gaul."
"Celtic? Isn't Camulus a Celtic war god?" Carter clarified.
"He is, and the Celtic bear deities are the god Matunos, goddess Andarta, and the goddess..." here Daniel grimaced as his voice dropped an octave, "Artio."
"Artio?" Jack sat up in his chair and gave the archaeologist a hard look. He thought they had gone looking for King Arthur of the Round Table, the king with the space swords, not some obscure goa'uld. The man had even said that Artio was the native's nickname for their so called saviour.
Daniel cleared his throat. "Yes, Artio. She is a Celtic bear goddess and evidence of her worship on Earth has notably been found in Switzerland."
Jack drawled warningly, "Daniel."
Daniel winched. "It seems I was hasty in my association of the name Arto-rig with the name Arthur. While yes, the meaning of 'bear-king' is one of the etymological roots of the name Arthur it appears that in this case, Bear-King was a descriptive statement to describe the being who battled against Camulus." Daniel drew a breath and said, "Artio is derived from the word for bear, artos, in the Celtic Gaul language."
"Just peachy," Jack glowered at his teammate. "Let me guess, King Arthur isn't on the planet, was never there, and all that other stuff you sprouted off to us about in the briefing was just—just flukes!"
Daniel gave a reluctant nod as his gaze dropped and fixed on the tabletop.
Jack was incredulous. Daniel had just sent them on a wild goose chase because he fudged a translation and turned them into bear bait! Forget not letting Carter live down getting stuck in the mud, this was going to be immortalised in the Hall of Shame for Danny-boy. "Daniel—!"
"Colonel O'Neill," Hammond sternly cut him off.
Jack clamped down on the rest of the angry words waiting to spew forth and continued glowering at the younger man across the table.
"To confirm Dr Jackson, the earlier hypothesis that King Arthur of Earth was Arto-rig of P3B-237 has been disproved. Arto-rig has instead been positively identified as the goa'uld Artio," Hammond summed.
"Yes General," Daniel raised his gaze.
"Are there any theories about how Artio came to be on P3B-237?" Hammond questioned.
Jack snorted and muttered lowly, "I don't think I want to hear it considering his last theory almost got us eaten by a bear."
"Sir," Carter hissed in his ear as her elbow made firm contact with his ribs.
Great, Jack thought, both Hammond and Carter were on his case now. Giving his second a stern look, which did not faze her in the least, he schooled his expression so that at least he was no longer glowering.
"I do actually have a..." Daniel cleared his throat, "...suggestion, about that. The intelligence the Tok'ra have provided to us confirms that Aballo was once an insignificant planet of Camulus domain. Six hundred years ago however, reference to the planet stopped and the Tok'ra state that they assume the planet's metal mines were depleted as they had not been particularly rich in the first place. Six hundred years ago is also when the minor goa'uld Artio disappeared from the record and the Tok'ra state they have no conclusive evidence about what happened to Artio.
"That information and the material that we found on Aballo I would propose, suggests that Artio invaded Aballo six hundred years ago and succeeded in taking the planet from Camulus who it seemed had no vested interest in retaining ownership."
More coincidences Jack thought to himself unhappily. Whatever happened to good old solid facts?
"What about the writings, and the mosaic pictures? Why do they have Artio and Camulus's fighting each other?" Carter asked.
"It is common for goa'uld to depict themselves engaged in direct combat with greater foes even when it is just a small numbers of their foe's forces they meet in battle," Teal'c spoke.
"Right," Daniel nodded. "The battle between Camulus and Artio the Leode recount is probably symbolical; Artio probably ousted Camulus's forces that were on Aballo and not the system lord himself."
"Then what?" Jack asked.
"Then what, what?" Daniel looked confused.
"Artio kicked off Camulus's Jaffa, and then what happened? Why was he still there in that cave? Why didn't he try and take more planets?" Jack asked. "That's what they do, they never stop at just one planet. And why didn't he set himself up as the new god?"
"I... have no idea," Daniel confessed and rubbed his chin. "But, the Leode legend says that the cave was a healing cave, maybe Artio was injured in the battle against Camulus's forces and something happened afterwards that kept, or trapped, her in the cave."
"Like er, Hathor," Carter gave them an apologetic look for mentioning the goa'uld, "was locked in her sarcophagus."
Daniel gave small shudder at the mention but nodded. "If she was locked in, maybe she went into hibernation or something like the goa'uld in the Unas that was trapped in the Asgard maze on Cimmeria did. Something about our arrival might have... triggered something."
"Like the presence of my prim'ta engaged the Hammer of Thor," Teal'c compared.
"Or me now too," Carter interjected. "We know from Ma'chello that there are off-world technologies developed around symbiote physiology beyond the presence of naquadah."
"Yes, and unless we can return to Aballo and do a thorough investigation of the cave and its technologies it is all supposition," Daniel said.
Well, at least he was saying that now, that it were all theories, Jack begrudged, even if he was weaseling to get back to the planet again beyond just grabbing their dropped field packs. He wished that Daniel had kept his theories to himself the first time and not dragged them into something that was a total bust mission wise and ended up with the team off the off-world roster until Fraiser okayed his wrist.
"I will take the matter under consideration," Hammond said tactfully. "Are there further items of discussion?"
Jack ran over the mission in his head. "That's pretty much it Sir, we were only in the cave for a bit before Carter and Teal'c stumbled over the bear and then we were chased back down the mountain, across the river, and through the grass back to the 'gate." Jack shrugged. "We did a lot of running and not much else in the end."
"Very well," Hammond nodded, "I look forward to your full reports which I expect to be handed in—"
"Ah Sir," Jack held up his bandaged wrist in protest.
"—two days after Dr Fraiser clears Colonel O'Neill for full duty," Hammond concluded unperturbed as he rose from his seat. "Dismissed."
"Yes Sir," Jack responded as he pushed the chair away from the table and stood. Carter, Teal'c, and Daniel stood as well and the team headed for the door.
A knock on the briefing room door sounded and it opened to show a lab-coat wearing scientist in the archway. Jack did not recognize the man at all.
"General Sir?" the scientist intruded. "We've completed the preliminary evaluation of the ursidae specimen from P3B-237."
"Yes son?" Hammond prompted.
"The skeletal form is highly comparable to the extinct genus Arctodus simus," the scientist summed.
"Which means what?" Jack asked.
The scientist gave him a chastising look, "As I was about to continue, Arctodus simus in vernacular is called the short-faced or bulldog bear and existed in North America during the Pleistocene. It may have once been Earth's largest mammalian terrestrial carnivore and was abundant in what is now California."
Jack felt one of his eyebrows raise. So it hadn't just been a giant bear, but a giant cave bear. What was it with fossils and myths, like the Unas, having to chase them all the time? "Well Daniel," Jack slapped Daniel on the back with his good hand, "looks like you got yourself on the Fame board again. You found yourself a cave bear."
The scientist gave him a pinched look as he drew himself upright and said haughtily, "Ursus spealaeus, in vernacular the cave bear, was a genus of ursidae that existed in Europe during the Pleistocene—"
Jack brushed past the scientist standing in the door with a dismissing wave and made his way to the elevator. It was a giant bear and it had tried to eat them and that was all he needed to know. "So, kids, movie night? I'm thinking... The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams."
"What?" Daniel squawked.
"No," Carter disagreed cheerfully as they crowded into the elevator car, "it should be the actor version of The Jungle Book Sir. I don't remember Baloo making much of an appearance—no singing and dancing like Disney—but the villain does die because of a giant python."
"Good suggestion Carter. Teal'c?" Jack prompted.
"I believe the chronicle of The Bear would be most peaceful to conclude the day's duties with," Teal'c contributed.
Jack gave a satisfied grin at Daniel as the elevator doors closed. They'd run into a snake and gotten squat for weapons, but any day that ended with jokes and a movie night was a good day in his books. | https://www.fanfiction.net/s/8527868/8/Going-on-a-Bear-Hunt | dclm-gs1-106760001 | false | false | {
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I'm preparing for a debate (just between friends) on evolution (I'm in support), and one of the points I plan to bring up is the Chromosome 2 evidence. I'm now trying to predict their potential rebuttals. The common statement I've seen is that since the apes have 48 chromosomes and humans have 46, then there are two possibilities: either we "lost" a chromosome, which would be fatal, or there was fusion. This, I believe, was an actual prediction prior to the answer of Chromosome 2 being identified. But couldn't there have been a third possibility - that the apes gained a pair of chromosomes, perhaps thru splitting of some kind? This seems reasonable to me due to the other claim that we didn't evolve from apes but that we share a common ancestor, and so the ape lineage could have acquired the extra chromosome after the split. (Note I'm a total biology noob, so if this doesn't even make sense, then please tell me.) I understand that this isn't the way it turned out, that Chr 2 looks exactly as we would expect from fusion, but prior to this discovery, couldn't the apes gaining a chromosome have been a possible reason? TIA.
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does this help? biology.stackexchange.com/questions/5558/chromosome-2-fusion What else might you need? – shigeta Jan 20 at 11:02
BTW splitting happens too. – shigeta Jan 20 at 17:11
shigeta, i saw that article and read it before I posted this question. That page doesn't seem to answer my question directly - specifically, WAS IT PREDICTED or was it simply taken as evidence once it was discovered? So ideally, someone could provide a reference to a paper or article that was published that says "we predict that...two chromosomes will appear fused", and which was subsequently confirmed by a later paper or article. I've heard it was about 30 years, but I have no valid source. – Michael Bray Jan 21 at 2:03
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I guess part of the question is...what exactly are you bring up Chromosome 2 as evidence of, exactly? It's evidence of that chromosomal rearrangements are possible, but that isn't terribly helpful to you, so I'm not sure why you are bringing it up.
I think the fusion is a rebuttal to a claim that the disparate # of chromosome is a problem for the claims of common ancestry between humans and other apes, but if they don't mention it, I'm not sure why you would need to use that particular fact.
Have you consulted talkorigin's 29 evidences of macroevolution? Lots of good stuff there.
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It is useful, IF it was predicted. This is one of the main differentiators between valuable theories and useless theories, and hence this is why I'm asking the question. Creation, even if it allows fusion, doesn't predict it. Given that apes have 48 and humans have 46, the "prediction" from creation would be "that's just the way god made it" and say nothing about fusion. But evolution's prediction would be that we would see fusion (or other effects) and that's why it is useful. – Michael Bray Jan 22 at 2:27
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College Cam: American Idol
You tell me: Who do you think is going to win American Idol?
Cristina Rodriguez-Ruiz, University at Albany
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1. Amanda Talar says:
Um, obviously Lee DeWyze all the way. He’s the perfect example of a guy’s hotness level rising sky-high the minute he picks up that guitar. | http://blog.timesunion.com/college/college-cam-american-idol/873/ | dclm-gs1-106920001 | false | false | {
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Mixed blessing for Google in FCC's Auction 73 (and salmondance)
August 24, 2007 6:35 AM EDT
It's only bloomin' Friday's IT Blogwatch: in which the Federal Communications Commission publishes the draft rules for the 700MHz auction. Not to mention the Salmon Dance...
Matt Hamblen reports:
Public comments are due to the Federal Communications Commission by the end of the month on rules for a Jan. 16 auction of 700-MHz spectrum, which is expected to yield more than $10 billion. One provision in the proposed rules calls for keeping the identities of the bidders and the amounts of each bid secret until each round of bidding is closed in order to improve competition. The FCC approved the rules in July ... The auction is officially being dubbed Auction 73.
The spectrum was made available by the freeing up of TV channels in the conversion to digital TV by 2009. The auction's proceeds will go to the U.S. Treasury. Some analysts have said the auction total could reach $20 billion, with an active field of bidders.
Bidding will be done anonymously ... the bidders' names and net bid amounts [will] be withheld from public release until the close of each round of bidding ... a bidder will be told of other bidders with whom they are not permitted to discuss bidding strategies in order to enforce the FCC's anticollusion rules. [more]
Bryan Gardiner waxes metaphorically:
At this point, the message is clear: if you want a chunk of "beachfront" spectrum, be prepared to pay ... those wishing to buy a block of spectrum will need to meet some seriously strict financial preconditions. Specifically, the government agency is requiring a $4.6 billion reserve for the C block of licenses (the large, 22MHz portion that meets the "open access" conditions) for the auction to be valid, while those wishing to bid for the whole shebang will need a whopping $10 billion in reserves ... the FCC is telling the tech industry that if it truly wants open access it better "put up or shut up."
According to the FCC, nearly all of that C block aggregate reserve price will go toward a package of U.S. national licenses. This portion of the spectrum also happens to be the one with two open access conditions attached to its sale mandating that all devices be allowed to access the band and that all applications can be able to run across the network. If the reserve price isn't met, the auction will be rerun without these two conditions in place, according to the FCC.
Interestingly, Google had previously stated its intent "to commit a minimum of $4.6 billion to bidding in the upcoming auction" if the FCC promised four license conditions: (1) open applications, (2) open devices, (3) open wholesale services, and (4) open network access…" Presumably, at least two of these conditions are now being met (for the C block auction) and the reserve price happens to be the exact amount Google promised to bid. [more]
Carlo Longino decodes:
It’s highly unlikely that Google will ever build, run and maintain its own mobile network ... It wanted license winners to be forced to allow any compatible device to attach to their network, and for network operators to be prohibited from blocking access to any software, service or content. The top priority for Google, though, was getting a stipulation that 700 MHz license holders would be required to sell wholesale access to their networks. This makes it pretty clear that Google’s interest here was as a wholesale buyer of network access (like an MVNO, essentially) — not as a potential operator.
Google made a relatively empty promise to bid $4.6 billion in the auction if the FCC adopted the principles; the FCC responded by adopting only the two most meaningless open-access stipulations in its rules, but crucially, passing on the wholesale stipulation. From Google’s perspective, this significantly decreased the likelihood that it would enjoy a competitive market from which to buy wholesale access to redistribute, in turn resulting in higher costs for whatever it’s got planned to do with all that mobile network access.
So the next logical move would be for Google to go after some licenses. Should it win some — and there’s no guarantee it will — it will have a valuable currency to spend with actual network operators. Google could lease the licenses to somebody to build and operate the physical network, and extract the best terms possible from an array of competing suppliers. Whoever leased the license would power the Google virtual network, and probably be free to sell excess capacity to other service providers. [more]
Nate Anderson goes all meta on us:
Last night, CEO Eric Schmidt appeared to indicate that the company was leaning toward a bid, a decision that is no doubt giving the incumbent telcos night sweats. Schmidt delivered a dinner keynote at the Progress & Freedom Foundation's annual Aspen Summit, and he talked about the topic that was on everyone's mind: would Google use its hoard of cash to bid for a juicy block of 700MHz spectrum?
Here's where things get a bit dicey. Reuters' recounting of his answer goes this way: Schmidt replied that bidding "probably would be the way to answer that."
GigaOm reports it a bit differently: Saying the FCC’s rules were "conducive" to the kind of bid Google might make, Schmidt said "probably... is the way to answer."
According to CNet, the crucial line fell trippingly from Schmidt's lips like this: In response to a question from a T-Mobile representative, he added: "probably is the answer to that."
The fact that each response is worded slightly differently is no big deal, and the gist of Schmidt's words is obvious. But the Reuters report makes it sound as though a bid would be Google's answer to the question; in other words, Schmidt isn't going to say, and other companies will just have to wait until the auction to find out if Google bids or not. The other quotes (and the tone of the rest of the Reuters piece) suggest that Schmidt's answer to the question about whether Google would bid was "Probably." That is, Schmidt said, "Yes, it's likely we will make a play for the spectrum." These are two quite different responses. [more]
Darren Murph yawns:
We know, the 700MHz soap opera is wearing a bit on us too ... When asked by T-Mobile USA's government relations chief Thomas Sugrue "whether Google planned to take part in the auctions for wireless broadband networks," [Schmidt] simply stated that placing a bid or two would likely be "the way to answer that." So, there you have it -- until next episode... [more]
Buffer overflow:
Around the Net Around Computerworld Previously in IT Blogwatch
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I have worked on this problem for over 20 hours now, and am no further forward.
I am downloading a series of PNG images, with associated image data (author, comments etc) from my server. Basically I am concatonating all the text and images together as one file and then parsing them in the phone to recreate the text and images i.e
<author>*<comments>*<PNG image>*<author>*<comments>*<PNG image>*......and so on.
To create the images I am using Image= createImage(t,0,t.length) where t is a byte array recreated from the parsed string;
This works fine on Nokia and Samsung phones, but not on Sony Ericsson.
The Sony phones throw up a variety of different errors when trying to expand the images, as below; invalid bit length repeat
at incorrect data check
If I place the images in the jar it runs fine on all phones , but I need to be able to download them from the server.
I can see no difference in the length of the image files after parsing on the phone and when they sit on the server.
To download the images from the server I am using code as follows
in = new BufferedInputStream(new FileInputStream("/home/sites/"+Adsize+"/1/ad001.PNG"));
while((i = != -1){
I have tried using Photoshop and Paint to create the PNG images , but it seems to make no difference.
I am at a loss - the parsed image files seem to be the same length and format as on the server... what am I doing wrong here?? there something happening during the File streaming process which is screwing things up.
Anyone please help... I will now post this onto the Sony Ericson developer site.
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0.885726 | <urn:uuid:49f22046-dfd1-47cb-ae31-b03f81e5be4a> | en | 0.919448 | #13 - prkkid (03/22/2013) [-]
This rock is in Thailand. This photo is shopped.
User avatar #82 to #13 - nnightfire (03/22/2013) [-]
What if your rock is shopped?!
#78 to #13 - 2scared2login (03/22/2013) [-]
Maybe so, but that's not the same rock. I don't care if the rock in question is a photoshoped thia rock, the one you've shown isn't the rock from the picture.
#63 to #13 - kennykiss (03/22/2013) [-]
To be fair, it doesn't say that the island is in Ireland, it clearly says that "The Irish look at that and say..." It could be a very wealthy man from Ireland just building a house in Thailand. But yes, obviously fake.
User avatar #53 to #13 - asdcfg (03/22/2013) [-]
Or maybe there's another identical rock, mountain, and ocean water make-up in ireland, that seems like the only reasonable explanation.
User avatar #23 to #13 - fantomen (03/22/2013) [-]
Been there, done that, bought a souvenir.
That's one of the locations from "The man with the holden gun"'
I haven't watched it in ages, but I'm pretty sure the bad guy hides a giant laser inside it or something.
User avatar #30 to #23 - jafkdb (03/22/2013) [-]
The laser is in his house, the giant mirror used to gather solar power is in the rock.
User avatar #31 to #30 - jafkdb (03/22/2013) [-]
But you get a thumb for knowing The Man with The Golden Gun.
User avatar #21 to #13 - huszti (03/22/2013) [-]
you just made me sad. sometimes it's better to let people believe in lies.
#20 to #13 - moorbs (03/22/2013) [-]
And the Castle (house) is Lichtenstein Castle in Germany.
User avatar #29 to #20 - foreverporkchop **User deleted account** (03/22/2013) [-]
I thought I recognized it. Thanks for clearing it up.
And smashing my dreams of a castle on that rock.
User avatar #25 to #20 - daentraya (03/22/2013) [-]
Wow, this makes up for the fakeness. ****** impressive
User avatar #18 to #13 - grocer (03/22/2013) [-]
Are there actually any cool things like this that are legit?
User avatar #17 to #13 - lordlolland (03/22/2013) [-]
Facts, ruining everything since the 16th century.
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0.021422 | <urn:uuid:5d25aa97-edfb-47a6-b92e-634a4776be70> | en | 0.967192 | Britpop and Cumbia Coexist at Mexico City Music Festival
Diana Oliva Cave/ABC/Univision
"Cheesy," was the word one 22 year-old Mexico City music fan used when asked to describe Los Angeles Azules. What was a traditional cumbia band doing at an alternative music festival anyway? That was the question on many people's minds as Los Angeles Azules took to Vive Latino's Union Indio stage on Saturday night. And it was the question asked by critics who took to Twitter and the rest of social media in protest.
"Our family was really worried about us because they said people were going to throw beer at us, they were going to hit us," said one of the three Mejía Avante brothers after the show. The three Mejía Avante brothers -- Elías, Hilario and Alfredo -- founded the group in 1976.
Instead, the social media push may be why Los Angeles Azules were greeted by one of the largest, most enthusiastic crowds seen at the festival's second stage. Thousands pushed their way through the stage's gates to join fans who were already dancing and singing along, many of whom have grown up listening to the classic act from Iztapalapa, one of the largest and poorest areas on the outskirts of Mexico City.
"I am mainly here to see Blur, but they are special because they're Mexican, they are from here and people like them. It's what Mexican people listen to," said Adriana Dominguez, a student from Estado de Mexico.
Luis Alberto, a 26 year-old salesman from Mexico City called it a tribute, the culmination of a long, successful career.
"Sure Vive Latino is a rock festival," he said, "but I feel like Los Angeles Azules are here because of their history not just in Mexico or even Latin America, but the whole world. They've been around for 40 or 50 years and that's why they are here."
Los Angeles Azules said they appreciated the support and they especially thanked the festival's producers and other, younger musicians who joined them onstage, like Camilo Lara from the Mexican Institute of Sound and members of the Mexican band Centavrvs.
"We saw that this wasn't really our element. We are used to a different type of people, the general public, people who like cumbia. But the organizers said, no, that all young people, all social classes love cumbia."
And as last night's concert showed, they were right. In fact, the love for Los Angeles Azules is so strong by rock and alternative artists, that a tribute album to the band will be released in the coming weeks, featuring acts such as Saul Hernandez (Caifanes), Carla Morrison, Kinky, and Jay de la Cueva (Moderatto).
For a taste of the Los Angeles Azules scene, check out our video of their performance, playing "Cumbia del Infinito" with special guests Camilo Lara and Centavrvs.
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Re: Discussion-Paper: A Logical Interpretation of RDF
Date: Tue, 05 Sep 2000 00:30:48 +0200
Message-ID: <39B42298.B09A5A8F@wi-inf.uni-essen.de>
To: "McBride, Brian" <bwm@hplb.hpl.hp.com>
CC: www-rdf-interest@w3.org
[This is an answer to Brian's last EMail]
Brian McBride wrote:
:> There are no (in the strict sense) anonymous resources in the
:> RDF triple
:> entity its existence. Anonymous resources seem to be a by-product of
:> "mismatch" between (triple) model and
:> (graphical/serialization) syntax.
:I find the spec confusing on this issue. I do agree that to have a
:mismatch between the model and the syntax is unfortunate. I
:resolved this by interpreting the spec to say that the model also had
:anonymous resources. I am beginning to wonder whether I have over
:generalised what the spec actually says.
:My interpretation of:
: The intention of this sentence is to make the value of the Creator
: property a structured entity. In RDF such an entity is represented
: as another resource. The sentence above does not give a name to
: that resource; it is anonymous, so in the diagram below we represent
: it with an empty oval:
:from 2.1.1 of the spec is that the model does allow anonymous
:There are several subsequent references in the spec to 'anonymous bag
:containers' where the anonymous bag is a model construct.
:I'd like to see the argument about entities only existing when they
:a name. I'll borrow an example from Dan Brickley - an entity can be
:referred to by its properties e.g. the person who's email address is
:I think this is a grey area of the spec. One of the great benefits
:an effort such as yours to formalise the specification is that it
:highlights such issues. It is for you to consider whether this is an
:issue that deserves such a spotlight. I'd argue that it is more
:significant than the issue you raised over properties having multiple
Ah, ok. There is the "Basic RDF Model" (described in 2.1. with text and
graphs), than we have the different serialization syntax(es) and
finally, in Section 5, the "Formal Model of RDF" (first mentioning the
triples) shows up. We concentrated on the "triple representation" (which
should, in principle, make no difference in comparison to consider all 3
flavours of the model, because Section 5 says:
" This specification shows three representations of the data model; as
3-tuples (triples), as a graph, and in XML. These representations have
equivalent meaning."
But it makes a little difference. I'll try to give the argument. A first
hint is given in the Appendix A (Glossary) with the defintiion of
"A representation of a statement used by RDF, consisting of just the
property, the RESOURCE IDENTIFIER, and the property value in that order.
A second aspect comes from the formal model itself:
"1. There is a set called Resources. "
member of a set other than by giving it a NAME (completely in accordance
entities is a member of a set and if this construct is "give the entity
"NAMES FOR UNNAMED RESOURCES", but this does not look to plausible...).
{pred, sub, obj} if you can literally "write down" what it is (i.e. give
thing to be indentified).
Hm, well, sounds probably a bit too "philosophical". The point I want to
make is not to say that there are no anonymous resources in the RDF data
model, but that, in a flat triple model (and as triples are members of
flat) there is no (logically consistent) way to express anonymity. And,
postulated equivalence of the above mentioned three representations of
"Each propertyElt E contained by a Description element results in the
identifier is given by the value of the about attribute of the
magically known in the triple model - no, the resource "behind" r IS its
IDENTIFIER. (In the graphical model, it is trivial to make a seperation
between named and unnamed resources -- simply leave the name out of the
oval - but this option is not present in the triple model - so, what do
you replace r for?).
However, some will find this discussion probably rather academic because
the "practical" solution of Parsers is to GENERATE names for "anonymous"
necessities for generating names could be diminished if a nested triple
model would be used.
:> :
:> :
:> : I was curious why there is no equivalent
:> :
:> : res(o) => instanceOf(o, rdfs_Resource)
:> :
:> "automatically" because if it is NOT INFERABLE, this allow
:> the detection
:> of domain/range constraint violations.
:Hmmmm, consider (forgiving the shorthand):
:<rdfs:Property rdf:about="http://foo/linksTo">
: <rdfs:domain rdf:resource="rdfs:Resource"/>
: <rdfs:range rdf:resource="rdfs:Resource"/>
:<rdf:Description rdf:about=
: "http://www-uk.hpl.hp.com/people/bwm/index.htm">
: <foo:linksTo rdf:resource=
: "http://www-uk.hpl.hp.com/people/bwm/rdf/index.htm">
:Have the domain or range constraints been violated? If I am
:undertanding correctly, the model you have proposed would
:say yes, because there is no explicit type property in the
:model for the web pages which are the subject and object
:of the linksTo statement.
Violation depends on the "tripleization" of the above. In the paper, we
took the (easy and comfortable) point of view that the model we want to
reason about (check constraints, query it, extend it) is already given
as triples. To complement the discussion there, a detailed analysis of
"what serialization syntax leads to which triples" should be done (this
is, clearly, already encoded in SirPAC or Jan's Prolog-Parser). Ideally,
this would end in an commonly accepted TRANSFORMATION GRAMMAR (Jan's
grammatical rules could be a good start).
information in the syntax above explicit, no violation would be
incomplete tripleization and a violation will (reasonably) detected.
position (and everything not a literal in object position) should
"automatically" be considered to be an instance of rdf:Resource - if you
would like to have it this way (and you seem to want it ;), the rule you
probably add it).
:If so, I disagree. Anything identified by a URI
:is a resource and even though there are no specific type
:properties, no constraint violation exists.
Maybe it should read: anything identified by a URI can be a resource? I
say this because only if "something" is part of the model, it becomes a
has to be in subject or predicate position somewhere - which is probably
not in accordance to "declaring" an object explicitly as resource as is
identifier (uri(x) predicate in our rules) for a "modeled" resource. So,
our statement would be "every x that makes the (logic) predicate uri(x)
true is considered to be a resource.
:Good work. Its great how it highlights issues in the spec.
Thanks, good to hear. Maybe something useful will grow out of it. More
of your valuable remarks are always welcome.
Wolfram and Reinhold
Received on Monday, 4 September 2000 18:20:45 GMT
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To: None <>
From: Greg Troxel <>
List: tech-pkg
Date: 06/04/2007 08:13:46
2) blindly point all the packages which currently use guile to
lang/guile16 and bump their PKGREVISIONS.
3) update lang/guile to 1.8.1.
lang/guile where possible.
That sounds fine, and thanks for doing this.
I believe that executing your plan and the pending removal of guile14
once all guile14-depending packages have been updated to at least
guile16 are entirely separate issues and that there's no need to combine
them. (You didn't say that, but it came to mind.)
The difficulty that we'll encounter in your plan is that there are
packages like guile-slib, guile-gtk, g-wrap, and maybe guile-lib that
can be built with either 1.6 or 1.8 and some packages will depend on
them. In an ideal world with infinite resources we'd have a way like
python does to build for various guile versions and have named packages
guile14-slib, guile16-slib, and guile18-slib. But this is a lot of
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I'm currently debugging classes from a war file that's circa 100 meg, running on Tomcat under Windows 7 and started using "catalina jpda start", and then the project is hooked into the Eclipse debugger.
I've gotten to a point where the class I'm debugging has fully initialized and the variables view in debug perspective looks something like:
:> this
:> referenceIds
:> arr$
:> id
Where :> is supposed to resemble the white right facing triangle that indicates the object can be expanded.
I need to share the 'this' object reference details with another developer off site, and he needs to know the full contents to be able to help me. But a) there is no expand all option (I spent 90 minutes clicking those expansion triangles and was still nowhere near finished, it was like some form of recursion hell clickathon) and b) Even if I right click the above and click 'copy variables', it doesn't give me the expanded information, i.e. clicking 'copy variables' on 'this' gives me the hugely non informative:
REDACTEDProductsDataBuilder (id=38)
referenceIds String[5] (id=105)
arr$ String[5] (id=105)
len$ 5
i$ 3
id "4:REDACTEDUpsell" (id=117)
I've looked around for information on an easier way to do this and come up with nothing. I'm very new at using the eclipse debugger so forgive me if there is an obvious answer to this, surely there is an easier way than spending a day clicking on the expansion triangles? If there isn't, do I have an alternative?
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There doesn't seem to be a simple way to do this as it would be hard for Eclipse to choose a proper representation for the entire object graph to put on your system clipboard.
I would suggest that to help your debugging, the vital fields of the class in question are included in it's toString() representation.
Alternatively you can look into taking a heap dump of the application, and sending this to the remote developer. The heap dump is a binary representation of the entire memory heap of the app, and there are plenty of tools that can be used to examine one such as Eclipse Memory Analyzer or jhat.
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We ended up using join.me in the end, very handy for this kind of situation. Will look into heap dumping, thanks. – Saf Sep 6 '12 at 11:49
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You can implement a method toJSON() in the interesting class, so when you are debugging you can:
1. right click on the interesting variable (the interesting instance of the interesting class) d
2. Click on "New Detail Formatter"
3. add the following snippet of code: this.toJSON()
Then the variable representation will change.
Usually i implement toJSON() method with Jackson lib to print all object graph, like below:
String res="";
ObjectMapper objectMapper=new ObjectMapper();
return res;
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I want to give different level of access on tables to different users based on their department. Should I use Schema or Roles for this purpose?
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Roles would be the way to go here. Roles should be used anytime you have groups (i.e. depts. in your case) that need specific user rights to tables regardless of what schema they are in. This prevents errors, and makes the job of the DB administrator much easier.
Think of roles as groupings for users and the associated rights for that group of users, while schemas are for the logical grouping of sets of data.
Edit based on user comment:
You can, but to limit access to a particular table using schema is maybe not the best way to think about it. Schemas are used for grouping of data. So you may have a "sales" schema that has tables, procedures, etc. that are needed by the sales team. You can then say GRANT SELECT ON SCHEMA::sales TO salesRole; where you are using a schema as a shortcut to granting permissions to a group of users where each sales person granted the salesRole role. Any table that is later created in the sales schema will be selectable by the users with that role as well. If the sales team only uses this role and has no other permissions, then a table created in another schema will not be useable by those users. If that is what you mean by "restricting access using schema", then yes, but I prefer to look at it as the user not having rights granted either through a role or an explicit grant. Hope that this helps to clarify.
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Got your point, Thanks. Can I restrict some user from accessing any particular table only by using Schema. – vaibhav Nov 12 '09 at 7:24
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You can use a combination of both. Uses schema to separate objects that logically can be group together. Uses roles to create different access configuration and grant access on the schemas to the roles you have already created (according to your business logic).
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Quick question guys...
If I am using Codeigniter and NOT using query string urls, is there a way to generate a url from a form using url segments
... using the 3rd url segment as the keyword etc.
Can it be done at all?
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possible duplicate of: stackoverflow.com/questions/9528728/… – Ashish Sep 25 '13 at 13:02
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I am trying to find whole words e.g. 'Location:', 'Contact:', at the beginning of a string with preg_match.
Please could someone provide and quick example.
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starts (^) with word character (\w) and has one or more of them (+) and should be captured and stored in $matches (brackets)
$in = "First word is captured";
echo $matches[1];
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Thanks, just the job. – KennyJones Apr 9 '11 at 22:32
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Bal'a dash, Hordies.
A channel has been made for a while, but it seems that some of you are still unaware that it still exists. No, there wasn't a fancy thread made specifically to announce it's existence. We, being myself and my guildies who created the channel, told whomever we knew that RPed to join the channel and tell anyone they knew to join it.
It would appear you may be out of the loop.
So, when you log onto your character, and you RP, /join HordeOOC to connect yourself with fellow RPers on the server.
And just a simple reminder, The Chaos Order hosts an RP event every Thursday at 5:30pm server. "The Ebon Imp" is a tavern, located in the abandoned area where the quillboar used to be, in Mulgore. It is a tavern that is looking to entertain new guests. It's open from 5:30 server till people clear out. When it opens, the staff have summon taxis avaliable for anyone who isn't sure where it is, or is just lazy.
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After years of talking about it, we're finally poised to take control of our energy future. We produce more oil than we have in 15 years. We import less oil than we have in 20 years. We've doubled the amount of renewable energy that we generate from sources like wind and solar -- with tens of thousands of good jobs to show for it. We're producing more natural gas than we ever have before -- with hundreds of thousands of good jobs to show for it. We supported the first new nuclear power plant in America since the 1970s. And we're sending less carbon pollution into the environment than we have in nearly 20 years.
So we're making real progress across the board. And it's possible, in part, because of labs like this and outstanding scientists like so many of you, entrepreneurs, innovators -- all of you who are working together to take your discoveries and turn them into a business.
And that's why we have to keep investing in scientific research. It's why we have to maintain our edge -- because the work you're doing today will end up in the products that we make and sell tomorrow. You're helping to secure our energy future. And if we do it well, then that's going to help us avoid some of the perils of climate change and leave a healthier planet for our kids. But to do it, we've got to make sure that we're making the right choices in Washington.
So Dr. Isaacs said these cuts will force him to stop any new project that's coming down the line. And I'm quoting him now -- he says, "This sudden halt on new starts will freeze American science in place while the rest of the world races forward, and it will knock a generation of young scientists off their stride, ultimately costing billions of dollars in missed future opportunities." I mean, essentially because of this sequester, we're looking at two years where we don't start new research. And at a time when every month you've got to replace your smartphone because something new has come up, imagine what that means when China and Germany and Japan are all continuing to plump up their basic research, and we're just sitting there doing nothing.
We can't afford to miss these opportunities while the rest of the world races forward. We have to seize these opportunities. I want the next great job-creating breakthroughs -- whether it's in energy or nanotechnology or bioengineering -- I want those breakthroughs to be right here in the United States of America, creating American jobs and maintaining our technological lead. (Applause.)
So I just want to be clear -- these cuts will harm, not help, our economy. They aren't the smart way to cut our deficits. And that's why I'm reaching out to Republicans and Democrats to come together around a balanced approach, a smart, phased-in approach to deficit reduction that includes smart spending cuts and entitlement reforms and new revenue, and that won't hurt our middle class or slow economic growth. And if we do that, then we can move beyond governing from crisis to crisis to crisis, and we keep our focus on policies that actually create jobs and grow our economy, and move forward to face all of the other challenges we face, from fixing our broken immigration system to educating our kids to keeping them safe from gun violence.
And few pieces of business are more important for us than getting our energy future right. So here at Argonne, and other labs around the country, scientists are working on getting us where we need to get 10 years from now, 20 years from now. Today, what most Americans feel first when it comes to energy prices -- or energy issues are prices that they pay at the pump. And over the past few weeks, we saw -- we went through another spike in gas prices. And people are nodding here. They weren't happy about it. The problem is this happens every year. It happened last year, the year before that. And it's a serious blow to family budgets. It feels like you're getting hit with a new tax coming right out of your pocket. And every time it happens, politicians -- they dust off their three-point plans for $2 gas, but nothing happens and then we go through the same cycle again.
But here's the thing: Over the past four years, we haven't just talked about it, we've actually started doing something about it. We've worked with the auto companies to put in place the toughest fuel economy standards in our history. And what that means is, by the middle of the next decade, our cars will go twice as far on a gallon of gas. And the standards that we set are part of what's driving some of the amazing scientists and engineers who are working here at Argonne Labs. We've set some achievable but ambitious goals. So in the middle of the next decade, we expect that you'll fill up half as often, which means you spend half as much. And over the life of a new car, the average family will save more than $8,000 at the pump. That's worth applauding. That's big news. (Applause.)
In fact, a new report issued today shows that America is becoming a global leader in advanced vehicles. You walk into any dealership today, and you'll see twice as many hybrids to choose from as there were five years ago. You'll see seven times as many cars that can go 40 miles a gallon or more. And as costs go down, sales are going up.
Last year, General Motors sold more hybrid vehicles than ever before. Ford is selling some of the most fuel-efficient cars so quickly that dealers are having a tough time keeping up with the demand. So by investing in our energy security, we're helping our businesses succeed and we're creating good middle-class jobs right here in America.
So we're making progress, but the only way to really break this cycle of spiking gas prices, the only way to break that cycle for good is to shift our cars entirely -- our cars and trucks -- off oil. That's why, in my State of the Union address, I called on Congress to set up an Energy Security Trust to fund research into new technologies that will help us reach that goal.
Now, I'd like to take credit for this idea because it's a good idea, but I can't. Basically, my proposal builds off a proposal that was put forward by a non-partisan coalition that includes retired generals and admirals and leading CEOs. And these leaders came together around a simple idea -- much of our energy is drawn from lands and waters that we, the public, own together. So what they've proposed is let's take some of our oil and gas revenues from public lands and put it towards research that will benefit the public so we can support American ingenuity without adding a dime to our deficit.
And the reason so many different people from the private sector, the public sector, our military support this idea is because it's not just about saving money; it's also about saving the environment, but it's also about our national security. For military officials -- like General Paul Kelley, a former Commandant of the Marine Corps -- this is about national security. Our reliance on oil makes us way too dependent on other parts of the world, many of which are very volatile. For business leaders -- like Fred Smith, the CEO of FedEx -- this is about economic security, because when fuel prices shoot up, it's harder to plan investments, expand operations, create new jobs.
So these leaders all say we need to fix this. This is not a Democratic idea or a Republican idea. This is just a smart idea. And we should be taking their advice. Let's set up an Energy Security Trust that helps us free our families and our businesses from painful spikes in gas once and for all. (Applause.) Let's do that. We can do it. We've done it before. We innovated here at Argonne.
And in the meantime, we'll keep moving on the all-of-the-above energy strategy that we've been working on for the last couple years, where we're producing more oil and gas here at home but we're also producing more biofuels, we're also producing more fuel-efficient vehicles; more solar power; more wind power. We're working to make sure that here in America we're building cars and homes and businesses that waste less energy.
We can do this. The nature of America's miraculous rise has been our drive, our restless spirit, our willingness to reach out to new horizons, our willingness to take risks, our willingness to innovate. We are not satisfied just because things -- this is how things have been. We're going to try something that maybe we just imagine now, but if we work at it, we'll achieve it. That's the nature of America. That's what Argonne National Lab is about. That's what this facility is about. (Applause.)
Two decades ago, scientists at Argonne, led by Mike Thackeray, who's here today -- where is Mike? There he is right here. (Applause.) Mike started work on a rechargeable lithium battery for cars. And some folks at the time said the idea wasn't worth the effort. They said that even if you had the technology, the car would cost too much, it wouldn't go far enough.
So we've got to support it. And we'll all benefit from it, and our kids will benefit from it, and our grandkids will benefit from it. That's who we are. That's been the American story.
We don't stand still, we look forward. We invent. We build. We turn new ideas into new industries. We change the way we can live our lives here at home and around the world. That's how we sent a man to the moon. That's how we invented the Internet.
When somebody tells us we can't, we say, yes we can. And I'm telling all of you, I am absolutely confident that America is poised to succeed in the same way as long as we don't lose that spirit of innovation and recognize that we can only do it together. And I'm going to work as hard as I can every single day to make sure that we do.
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Fever to Tell (Interscope) Who needs White Stripes when you can have red welts, the kind left by Karen O's whippoorwill shriek down the back of her "Man" ("I got a man who makes me wanna kill ...")? That same banshee wail is glimpsed on the slap-down grind of its predecessor, "Date With a Night," Yoko Ono's scream therapy seemingly woken from its widowed slumber. Even Wendy O. Williams' vocal goose gets a nipple twist from the Yeah Yeah Yeah's giggling mistress, who fries with Fever to Tell on the NYC trio's full-length debut. Tefloning the lo-fi clang of their 2001, self-titled indie EP breakthrough with Interscope's sugar Daddy Warbucks, Fever to Tell sounds like a tenement rolling, garbage cans bashing some helpless gutter rat ("Cold Light"). Nick Zinner's guitar arsenal goes off like a stock car pile-up, gasoline alley alight with explosions and rampant oil fires, while drummer Brian Chase's funked-up urban clatter kicks the shit out of the clamoring backbeat. A subtle shift occurs midway through Fever, with the staccato guitar of "Pin" and Interpol pulse of "No No No," which erupts with Lower Eastside violence. That same minor chord is struck on the coy, needling "Maps" and most effectively on the Blondie-snark of "Y Control," which brings Fever to Tell full circle from the blue synth-tro of opener "Rich," replete with Karen O's spurned whisper. Her hangman's lament, doubling as the album's bonus track, is the shot of Thorazine rolling the whites of your eyes back with an orgiastic yeah yeah yeah.
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Hamm's - Hamm's Brewing Co.
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448 Ratings
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Ratings: 448
Reviews: 201
rAvg: 2.69
pDev: 27.51%
Brewed by:
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Wisconsin, United States
Style | ABV
American Adjunct Lager | 4.70% ABV
Availability: Year-round
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Photo of JoeyBeerBelly
New York
1.78/5 rDev -33.8%
"headache in a can"
I had this beer last summer at a family get together because someone brought it, the nerve of them!
Drank it out of a can.
Smell some malt and yeast?
Taste sweet, not really a malt sweetness, just sweet.
It doesn't offend and has a sweet after taste.
I got a headache after I finished the 2nd can and needed to take asprin and switch to iced tea.
Serving type: can
04-15-2007 13:09:31 | More by JoeyBeerBelly
Photo of mynie
1/5 rDev -62.8%
This tastes like the breath of a man who lives on the street and does nothing but drink Natural Ice. It tastes likes that man's pee. There is nothing, NOTHING, in this world worse than Hamm's. I just *had* to try another one, just to tell myself how bad it was. This was a shock from the past that I will not soon forget.
Serving type: bottle
10-29-2004 04:50:09 | More by mynie
Photo of puboflyons
New Hampshire
3.45/5 rDev +28.3%
From the can stamped: SEP1012-CO8031534. Sampled on June 1, 2012. It pours a highly carbonated pale yellow with a head that rises about an inch and eventually settles down. I am rating this on whether it looks, smells, and tastes like and American Adjunct should. The look is right. The aroma is of grains, corn, and a bit of hops. The body is light to medium and creamy. The taste is also grainy, corny, but the hops finish it surprisingly crisp and clean. I stumbled across this in a beverage store in Southern New Hampshire and I have not seen Hamm's in New Hampshire since the 1980's. Easily worth the $3.75 I paid for the 6-pack.
Serving type: can
06-02-2012 00:44:17 | More by puboflyons
Photo of Reidrover
2.98/5 rDev +10.8%
Decided to review this beer..having seen it in the local Safeway for years but never had the courage to try it..bought in the 24 oz can for 99cents.
IIts appearance is very non-desript..there is a finger sized head for a minute or so after pouring , but it dissapears quicjk..leaving very little trace..the beer is a dark golden colour.
Hardly any smell at all just a hint of corn syrup maybe a small amount of malrt..but even this goes quick.
actually doesnt taste to bad for a cheapo very sweet though.
I suppoe this is drinkable enough on a hot summer day after yard work..but not one I will grab again.
NOte this beer grew on me I did buy more..much more a good backyard BBQ swiller.
Serving type: can
02-09-2003 20:08:09 | More by Reidrover
Photo of KarlHungus
3.1/5 rDev +15.2%
This beer pours a clear light golden color. The head is an inch in height, and recedes quickly into sparse lacing. The aroma is a faint bready graininess. The taste is like the aroma. It is simple, but a little stronger than most Adjunct Lagers. The mouthfeel is light bodied with a smooth velvety feel most beers of its style don't have. Overall, this is a pretty good Adjunct Lager. I could drink this beer again.
Serving type: can
12-08-2008 01:00:02 | More by KarlHungus
Photo of morimech
2.78/5 rDev +3.3%
Serving type: can
11-27-2007 00:45:49 | More by morimech
Photo of emmasdad
2.98/5 rDev +10.8%
I have fond memories of this beer from years ago, ice cold from plastic cups while playing softball at one of my Dad's union picnics. I was about 12, and even then I remember this one being inferior to some of the others my Dad drank (Erlanger, Lowenbrau, etc). Anyways figured I'd try it again. Pretty much the same as a lot of the other macros, with little to distinguish itself. Clear yellow color, fluffy white head, big carbonation, grains. But with a bear.
Serving type: can
11-20-2010 19:08:11 | More by emmasdad
Photo of illidurit
2.17/5 rDev -19.3%
Can. Yellow and fizzy and clear and urinesque. Smells like stale grains, old corn, cesspool water. Flavor is not as watery as some pale lagers but unfortunately the lack of wateriness is replaced with an abundance of cloying corn syrup and cereal. Finish is mineral and short. Yawn
Serving type: can
09-06-2009 05:55:48 | More by illidurit
Photo of WoodBrew
2.7/5 rDev +0.4%
Continuing with the throw backs that have seemed to make its way into main stream I tried a Hamms. It is like Pabst's brother. The color is golden clear with decent carbonation. The smell and taste are grainy like you would expect. The mouthfeel is fine.
Serving type: can
05-10-2011 00:07:46 | More by WoodBrew
Photo of garymuchow
3/5 rDev +11.5%
Sulfur and soft malt and some lingering yeast character.
Brilliantly clear very pale straw. Head is very white and fizzy sounding. Settles out rather quickly.
Shoot of sweet corn flavor up front, but a soft feel throughout. Pale malt is very soft and dominated by the adjunct. Mild, but noticeable dryness on the finish and it lingers. Full carbonation. Not much hopping.
Very easy drinking. A little too sweet for my tastes and a bit of strong on the adjuncts. I suppose it hits style fairly well. Can do for a lawnmower beer.
Serving type: can
10-07-2012 17:45:39 | More by garymuchow
Photo of bditty187
2.58/5 rDev -4.1%
Serving type: can
11-29-2002 19:34:37 | More by bditty187
Photo of Florida9
2.71/5 rDev +0.7%
On tap at a place with little choice to be had. Haven't ticked this one yet, so why not...
A: Served in a standard pint glass. Clear light golden color. Served with a minimal white head that doesn't bother sticking around for very long. No lacing.
S: Very little aroma. Maybe a bit if grain or corn. A touch of grass? Really there just isn't much of anything.
T: Well, the taste isn't quite as clean as the aroma. Light bodied, light sweetness, and that sort-of tart green apple flavor that is typical of American Lagers. A little grain, a little corn and just faintest touch of grassy hops.
M: light bodied. Medium carbonation. Low bitterness.
O: well, as to be expected, there isn't much going on with this one. Sadly, there are better light lagers available.
Serving type: on-tap
05-31-2013 21:56:02 | More by Florida9
Photo of TastyTaste
2.8/5 rDev +4.1%
Medium gold with a big white head. Smells a lot like grain and a little like malt. Taste is actually more complex than most cheap beers. Starts out with a watery malt flavor, then passes into an adjunct flavor. For it's very low ($12.99 a 30 pack) price, this is quite a deal.
Serving type: can
01-15-2004 01:52:32 | More by TastyTaste
Photo of Pegasus
3/5 rDev +11.5%
Appearance: Clear light golden body, topped by a modest, coarse whit head, which gradually fades to nothingness. Stick, patchy lacing adorns the glass walls. The carbonation is very slight, with only an occasional bubble rising to the surface.
Aroma: Lightly sweet pale malt, a mineral water note, and restrained grassy hops comprise the aroma.
Taste: Opens with clean, but quite restrained pale malt, and a weak flourish of hops, which hint at herbal bitterness. As the taste progresses, the mineral quality of the water seems to increase slightly, and there is a slight hint of alcohol. Finishes with a restrained hop bitterness.
Mouth feel: Smooth, soft, fairly pleasant.
Drinkability/notes: Plain and inoffensive a decent value at typical retail prices.
Presentation: packaged in a sixteen-ounce aluminum can, served in a New Belgium Brewing chalice.
Sourcing: Purchased at Spec's in Texas for $4.79 for a six-pack of sixteen-ounce cans, served in a New Belgium Brewing chalice.
Serving type: can
09-22-2013 02:24:16 | More by Pegasus
Photo of armock
New York
3/5 rDev +11.5%
Can from Savemart in Manteca, CA
S - Is of sweet grainy malt with some corn
T - Like the smell starts off with sweet grainy malt and finishes with a touch of corn
O - Sure its not the best lager out there but on a hot day with burgers on the grill its not a bad beer at all and for the price and taste it beats the the other macros
Serving type: can
06-09-2011 22:02:59 | More by armock
Photo of mentor
2.4/5 rDev -10.8%
Serving type: can
06-25-2005 23:20:24 | More by mentor
Photo of soju6
3/5 rDev +11.5%
Beer pours a light yellow from the can with a light head a good carbonation. Smell is that of grain and a hint of corn. Taste is clean and crisp. Finish is pretty smooth with some carbonation. This is a good drinkable macro style beer. At least my money goes to non BMC owned or controlled brewery. This is another beer from the past I used to enjoy.
From the land of sky blue waters....
Serving type: can
04-05-2010 21:36:56 | More by soju6
Photo of Rayek
3.03/5 rDev +12.6%
Picked up at a company function.
M: Light body is fizzy, but not overly so.
Serving type: can
11-10-2008 17:04:53 | More by Rayek
Photo of budgood1
3.23/5 rDev +20.1%
a re-review.
i felt the need to re-review this beer because it's now $10 a 30 pack locally...making it almost the cheapest macro selection around. i usually chose high life, but oddly i've been swilling this stuff lately.
hamm's pours out clear and quite light golden, with a minimal head that dies quickly. practically no lace. the aroma is grainy and grassy; not obnoxiously of cheap adjuncts, but more pleasant. the taste follows suit, the grain/grass combination really asserts itself and the hopping really can be noted. while the maltiness is noticeably thin and watery, it still tastes fairly refreshing. i would rate it slightly higher in drinkability, just becasue it doesn't taste bad. those macro drinkers who like the neutral flavors of anheuser-busch will be offended by the character of this beer. but i'm not. while drinking this beer, i think about growing up in the land of sky blue waters, and how our minnesota forefathers appreciated this beer while engaging in their favorite leisurely pastimes.
a side note...my favourite beer glass, which i sample most of my beers in, is a classic hamm's pint schooner. oh, the nostalgia....
Serving type: can
06-28-2003 15:04:20 | More by budgood1
Photo of IntriqKen
1.58/5 rDev -41.3%
Serving type: can
06-21-2008 01:46:28 | More by IntriqKen
Photo of Haybeerman
3.05/5 rDev +13.4%
A: Bright, clear straw yellow. Poured a 1 finger foamy white head that dissipated quickly to a skim that disappeared in a minute or two. Decanted continually. Thin, inconsistent lacing after the first couple drinks, then nothing.
S: Hay and grass with some sweet, biscuity malts. Faint bittering hops.
T: Malt and hops consistent with aroma; very muted. Light sweetness lingers in muted bitter finish.
M: Light body. Ample carbonation. Crisp and fizzy.
D: Representative of style and affordable. Nothing very special, but I wouoldn't turn one down.
Serving type: on-tap
08-10-2009 01:16:58 | More by Haybeerman
Photo of elNopalero
2.45/5 rDev -8.9%
Serving type: can
10-17-2012 06:51:02 | More by elNopalero
Photo of RonaldTheriot
3.68/5 rDev +36.8%
Hamm’s has a very thick, white head (which overflowed in my tasting glass) and a clear, yellow-golden appearance, with lots of bubbles streaming up and little bit of lacing left behind. The aroma is of clean water, mildly-roasted grains, and a dash of hop bitterness. The taste is essentially identical to that, with some overall sweetness associated as well. Mouthfeel is light and watery, and Hamm’s finishes crisp, refreshing and dry. Overall, this is a good, typical American-style lager. I think it holds its own against others of its ilk.
Serving type: can
07-28-2011 10:23:07 | More by RonaldTheriot
Photo of Frozensoul327
2.23/5 rDev -17.1%
This was one of the first beers i had when i went off to college. I tried it as i had never heard of if and wanted to do something different than all my roommates who were Bud lovers. It's not an expensive beer, and it shows. The flavor is not great, but not terrible either. It had a light aroma, and a slightly chemical taste. There was little or no corn / hops flavor, and seemed kind of watery. Either way, i can't find it anymore, and Bud has taken it's space on the shelves, which pisses me off. Overall, not bad. If it was there, i'd drink it.
Serving type: can
01-18-2003 11:10:09 | More by Frozensoul327
Photo of AlCaponeJunior
2.88/5 rDev +7.1%
Not too bad looking. Light yellow and not so typically fizzy for an adjunct lager. Head was decent and lace wasn't bad at all.
Smell is typically grainy, some corn, a bit of light malt, a little bit sweet.
Taste is plenty OK for the style. Sweet corn and grains with a touch of grassy hops and some light malts.
Light and easy to drink, not that carbonated for the style.
Overall it's quite average but would certainly do when you're fishin' and someone else is buying the beer.
Serving type: can
09-14-2011 22:33:12 | More by AlCaponeJunior
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(d) Hawk.
Short Answer Questions
1. When Spenser tells Patty that he does not want a personal relationship with her, what is her reaction?
2. After solving the kidnapping case, when does Spenser hear from Patty again?
3. Who was at home with Patty when Spenser and Paul arrived in Chapter 5?
4. What is the first question that the narrator asks the passenger in Chapter 4 after leaving the house?
5. In Chapter 7, what is Patty's "plan" for Spenser?
Short Essay Questions
1. What happens when Paul, Susan, and Spenser are unloading their luggage upon their return from New York?
2. Is the violence used in Chapter 24 necessary? Why?
3. By the beginning of Chapter 6, some time has passed since Spenser's case with the Giacomins; but, he really cannot stop thinking about the whole situation. It bothers him at a basketball game during a date with his girlfriend, Susan. What does this extended concern that Spenser shows for Paul and the discontent that Spenser feel for Patty and Mel show about Spenser's character?
4. Why does Paul agree to help Spenser "put the screws" to his father?
6. In Chapter 21 we are able to see how Paul is growing both physically and emotionally. How has he grown?
7. How does Spenser diffuse the situation between himself, Buddy, and Harold in Chapter 11?
8. Spenser reluctantly takes the job of protecting Patty and Paul from Mel and his thugs. What reservations does Spenser have about taking the job, and why does he take it?
9. How does Susan feel about Spenser sending Paul and Patty to her house in Chapter 13?
10. How does Spenser handle the confrontation with Patty in Chapter 22?
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Written on It's now official: UE, USI to play men's basketball exhibition on Oct. 27 | POLL:
in response to reasonrl:
Let me be the first UE season ticket holder to say that scheduling this game is a bad idea. It is about as bad as having a banker as the athletic director. I pay my money to be a season ticket holder. Marty had kids that go to class both semesters. USI has a history of 1 semester players. I do like Coach Watson, SIU should have hired him. Let them play Campbellsville College.
USI doesn't have a history of "one semester players" - they have a history of giving second chances to young men (and women) who made often one bad choice or had a tough time making the grades at D1 schools. I am not sure how that makes USI look bad in any way. No one would ever say USI is superior to UE academically (though that gap is closing as well).
USI will eventually make the jump to D1 and when they do they should have no problem handling UE on the court - once they have the same scholarships and more evenly match funds.
Written on Smoking ban leaves members of private clubs fuming:
in response to hoosier812:
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I agree. I am actually a member of a couple of these organizations, and I for one am happy to see the smoking ban go into effect. I know some want to see this as a freedom issue, but it is public health nuisance. Playing the "how can we take this right away from those who fought for this country" card is WEAK. This is just trying to play on emotions, as they (myself included) fought for the liberties of all Americans, incuding those who wish to live in a healthy environment. Times are changing, and the health of those who want to be smoke free should be put ahead of those polluting public spaces. I for one will now likely attend more meetings and have dinner and drinks at post 1114 from time to time now that I can go and actually breath. I think doing so will actually help bring in a lot of younger vets and members to these organizations, who prefer to be in a non-smoking setting.
Written on Aces' Ryan named to MVC preseason first team:
in response to Crayon:
Dont be surprised win UE wins the Valley this year and Ryan is a All-American. Marty will be rewarded for turning it around with National Coach of the Year honors. This will set it all up for the Final Four run in 13. Go Aces!
Really?? Drinking heavily of that pitcher of purple kool aid?? I have a hard time thinking this team will be that competetive. I think 5th place would be what folks expect, anything higher would be exceeding expectations. They could potentially be one of those teams that surprise in the conference tourney though to get the autobid to the dance. Colt Ryan is a good player, but All American? He plays in too small of a conference and market in a state with about 10 other programs that get more attention. I would temper those expectations if I were you.
Written on TIM ETHRIDGE COLUMN: IU football team's defense will be a key:
As close as IU was last year one would think some minor tweaking and adjustments this year would get them on a winning track. but, they did lose some big guns in Chappell and Doss.
Written on Romney: 'Barack Obama has failed America':
Obama will likely be re-elected in 2012 for the same reason Bush was in 2004 - lack of a formidable challenger. I really do wish one Mitch had jumped into the race, I think he may have been the one to do it.
Written on Romney: 'Barack Obama has failed America':
Not a fan of Obama but not a fan of Romney either. Anyone willing to affilate with a church (LDS) that things the a new revelation as found here in the US (but has since been misplaced), and has factions that promote polygamy has questionable judgement in my book.
Between Warren Jeffs Romney, Dead Pan Pawlenty, Prime Time Palin, Naughty Newt Gingrich, and Tea Bagger Bachmann, we have one heck of a slate for the GOP (sarcasm intended).
Written on UPDATE: Judge denies Planned Parenthood's effort to block new law:
in response to joshua1three:
I think it is ridiculous what they are doing to Planned Parenthood. They provide much needed services to low income women and families. Many of which cannot afford to get the services that they offer elsewhere.
According to wikipedia, Planned Parenthood is the nation's leading sexual and reproductive health care advocate and provider.[29] According to its 2008-2009 annual report and fact sheet, contraception constituted 35% of total services, STI/STD testing and treatment constituted 34%, cancer testing and screening constituted 17%; abortion services constituted 3%; other women's health procedures, including pregnancy, prenatal, midlife, and infertility, were 11%. Those percentages include prenatal services to 7,021 clients and 977 adoption referrals to other agencies.[30][31][32][33][34] The organization also said its doctors and nurses annually conduct 1 million screenings for cervical cancer, 830,000 breast exams and some 4 million tests and treatments for sexually transmitted diseases.
As opposed to the government saying that they will not provide financial support for abortions (including states where it is legal) they are cutting off all funding. It's ludicrous to me.
What is ludicrous is PP putting up such a hard fight to keep fighting this so hard forjust 3% of all services!
But lets face it... if Planned Parenthood ceased all abortion services immediately, funding would be restored in a heartbeat. There would then be no conflict of using federal funding for abortions, and the issue would be moot. The numbers you give do not lie - there are some services provided by PP that are indeed needed. At the heart of this is the fact that PP is more interested in providing abortions than health services! It's like Tony Soprano's "waste management" business - a front.
in response to Lca1443:
Yeah it will save us pennies now, and cost us a ton more down the road.
I agree with Lca1443. Bottom line is preventing abortions is more impertant than savings pennies now or later. That is what is at the heart of the PP debate - not a few million wasted dollars. Let's not lose sight of that.
Written on Bill restores cuts directed at Planned Parenthood:
in response to public:
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Agreed, public. I'd much rather be called a "holier than thou wacko" than "baby killer" any day.
Written on Bill restores cuts directed at Planned Parenthood:
in response to lipservice:
Thank you, Vaneta Becker, for understanding this bill is about more than abortion, that it will also limit healthcare to thousands of Hoosier women from a trusted medical provider.
And yes, Senator Miller, your stance helps "women understand their options." The women in Afghanistan also understand THEIR options under the rule of the Taliban.
If this was indeed about more than abortion and Planned Parenthood wanting to provide "healthcare to Hoosier women" they would cease their abortion practices to be able to take the 3 million from the state. The problem is that PPs other health services, which are no doubt a necessity and beneficial, are the sideshow for their overall goal of providing abortions.
Your argument that those wanting to protect human life is somehow repressive and on par with the Taliban is laughable. If protecting the rights of an unborn make them radicals in your eyes, that is sad indeed.
What about the fact that, while indeed legal (slavery was once legal as well) millions of unborn children are aborted? Could we not compare this to the genocide in the Sudan, Balkans, the Holocaust? At a clip of 4k abortions per day in this country I would think my comparison more accurate.
Written on Tornatta, Davis battling for post-Weinzapfel party leadership | POLL:
in response to TruGrit:
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You a big fine woman won't you Bach that thing up....
Written on Woman robbed at gunpoint after leaving East Side Walgreens:
in response to luckyace:
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YEah - Because the guy needed money for gas....
Written on Explosion, fire at Evansville home could be meth-related:
Kids and their fireworks, no doubt... SMR
Written on U.S. planning to pull its attack planes out of air campaign in Libya:
Something tells me this is more about the fact that the White House was looking into who the rebels were, and found that many, including some of the leadership, are known extremists and Al Qaeda. Slowing down the process would allow the US to make an impact on the ground and establish releationships with leaders in Libya who aren't seeking to establish an Islamic regime...
Also, I am all for letting the other countries of the coalition step up and fill the role the US is playing. Our military is spread paper thin, and putting too many resources in Libya (and pulling from other areas) could jeopardize other areas, when NATO allies can handle what the US is doing in Libya.
Written on USI University Center East ready to open | PHOTOS, VIDEO:
in response to hellochildren:
This world is so backward when our EDUCATORS FOCAL POINT is a TOWER, or a round-a-bout instead of the students.
...well we just gotta have a tower. You can't teach math without a tower.
In other "unrelated" stories
College tuition rising more than twice as fast as inflation.
Students leaving college buried in loan debt. Can't get jobs.
State colleges STILL won't transfer all credits to other state colleges.
State cutting higher ed building budgets in economic downturn. Higher ed says they have to raise tuition to make up the shorfall because "we gotta have our towers, fountains, round-a-bouts and theaters.
USI is growing, and when you grow you need more space, pure and simple.
The funds used for the building, roundabout, etc weren't from the same pot as the tuition, which goes to pay for the day to day operations, not building projects and improvements. These are funded separately by the state, and have no impact whatsoever on tuition. Anyone who really cares to be informed and about the education of our children would know that fact. If you have an axe to grind take it up with the State of Indiana... but be careful, because funding that could be going to USI and Evansville could end up in Terre Haute, Bloomington, Muncie, or West Lafayette.
Written on Student gets apology after told to alter singing of National Anthem | VIDEO, POLL:
This was nothing compared to the torch job Adam Lambert did with Johnny Cash's Ring of Fire.
Written on Baby born at Evansville McDonald's healthy, doing well | VIDEO:
Anyone else think it's a bad idea to feed a one year old a Happy Meal for their first birthday??
Written on Fred Glass has his finger on IU fans' collective pulse | TIM ETHRIDGE:
Definite kudos to Fred Glass for making the Lynch decision quickly and taking the reins on the hire of the new coach. This will be his first big hire and I feel pretty confident in his ability - especially with the expanded budget - to bring in a high level coach. I like Hoke, he's done great things at Ball State and San Diego State. I would think a 1M contact would get Hoke to Bloomington, considering the facilities and his Indiana ties.
ColtsRock and uabmike... Back in the day before we found out Sampson was a cheater (for the second time) we were all fans of Sampson. He brought in talented recruits, and he was having success. We had a couple of great teams under him, and we (IU fans) supported the team and his recruiting efforts at the time. As a fan I am embarrassed to to say I rooted for him - but at the time we had no idea what he was doing, and didn't knock him for it - and you should be mindful of that when calling Tim out for his man-love for Sampson, because we all fell for it then, but despise the man now.
Written on Kid Rock coming to Roberts Stadium March 1:
in response to jbeard21:
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Attention Wal-Mart shoppers -
Kid Rock is a joke, people. Let me break this down for you. He's from Detroit trailer park. He wants to be considered a serious artist, but he jumps genres and parades around dressed as a pimp singing rap, rock, and country... total rip off of other artists, not orginal at all. He hangs with Hank Jr to get some sort of street cred in the country crowd, and then puts out more rock/rap crap. He's not a diverse musician - he's a shifty womanizing drunk.
Also, if you take your kids to a KR concert you are a bad parent. He objectifies women, glorifies drinking and drug use, and promotes violence.
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Written on Hoosiers trying to turn page on defensive debacle:
Fire Bill Lynch, IU. Fred Glass has given this guy plenty of opportunity to turn the program around and he has failed to do so. Hoeppner was on the right track, but Lynch has been a bust and has NEVER been a winner at the major collegiate level. IU needs to turn the page and ditch the Lynch.
IU is a proud school and has had huge success athletically (basketball, soccer) even though football has never been it's forte. This kind of bad PR is bad for recruiting all other sports. I am just glad Zeller committed BEFORE the IU/Wisconsin game.
Written on USI becomes tobacco-free in July 2011:
in response to Still_Bird:
When I attended USI (then known as ISUE) in the mid-1970's, there was a smoking section in every large lecture hall and most class rooms. The University even supplied the ashtrays!
We also drove cars that got 8 miles to the gallon, deodorant was considered a luxury, and Kentucky just realized they were a state... times have changed!
Written on Evansville police: Boyfriend poured scalding water on toddler:
in response to ldean9760:
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Hankins there is a special little room in hell for you buddy.
Written on USI considers tobacco-free campus:
I have no problem with USI doing this. It is a public health issue, a sanitation and litter issue, and I think it very responsible of USI to take these steps. When on campus during the day - especially at peak times - you cannot avoid the smoke. They are around the buildings and on the congested sidewalks.
And, I understand that smokers have rights, but non-smokers do as well. Arguing that smokers should be able to smoke when and where they want is like saying the idiots who blare their bass blaster stereos should able to do that when and where they want. Well they can't because it is disruptive and a nuisance... just like second hand smoke.
USI has a beautiful campus, and hopefully this will be a step towards making it more enjoyable for everyone.
Written on State police: Woman embezzled $250,000 from church:
in response to Cletusridge:
Check your math Jeff. It would average about $250 per check, not $2,500!
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Written on Police: Pike County, Ind., father arrested after young girls found living in squalor:
in response to CW06:
Bighitter - brace yourself for a lot of flack. Your phrasing is awful, but I can almost - but not quite - see your point.
...because killing someone before they are born is better than bringing them into this world at all, and giving them a fighting chance to survive a crappy childhood. Brilliant.
People abuse the system, abuse their children, abuse their own bodies with drugs etc. This costs the rest of us a lot of grief, time, and money... but, none of those are more important than the life of another human being. I'm just saying.
in response to hiway2:
Why oh why do people have children if they don't want them, love them, protect them, provide quality living for them!!! God Bless the children!
Children of lousy parents can go on to do great things despite the numb skull parents who bring them into this world. God is has a sense of humor like that.
Written on IU student cites intent to file suit against Evansville, police | POLL:
Why is the fact that he's an IU student even relative??? I fail to see the importance of that in this story at all.
Written on Evansville could see record high today and Friday:
in response to dabears:
WHY, Al Gore, WHY! Why must you do this to us?
I know. Al Gore's invention of the internet AND global warming will be the end of mankind - mark my words.
Written on Cubs manager Piniella retiring after season:
Anyone know the difference between a cactus and Wrigley Field??
Written on LeBron James makes his pick: He's going to Miami | POLL:
I am baffled that ESPN is doing a 3 hr Sportscenter special called "The Decision" leading up to the big announcement. It seems to me that, while LeBron and ESPN are donating all ad revenue to the Boy and Girls Club, LeBron is a a bit caught up in his own hype. YES... he is an excellent basketball player. But, he is still young and has a lot to prove to be at the level of MJ, Magic, Bird, or Kobe. On that note, I think joining Bosh and D Wade in Miami makes a lot of sense. ESPN is now saying he's headed to Miami, so maybe the big announcement will be a big ol' letdown.
Written on Otters display some new spark:
I guess Evan the Otter was unavailable to manage... I guess you take what you can get.
Written on Indiana State expecting big enrollment increase :
in response to usisucks:
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This is about funding, folks. ISU had to lay off people within the past year because of mismanagement of funds, and the only way to increase funding is to increase graduates. They cannot do that by maintaining the status quo of the same size freshman classes every year.
As far as USI/ISU's prestige, like you said - ISU has been around for a 150 years. They SHOULD have more name recognition and prestige! The fact that USI has advanced as quickly as it has in 25 years must scare the bejesus out of ISU. That coupled with the funding issues are at play here. It will be interesting to see where USI is in 25 years.
Written on Teen rescued after being stranded on river bank:
Kentuckians... just a little "different".
Written on Evansville motorcyclist dies in early-morning wreck:
in response to browning01:
A man lost his life this morning who is a dear friend of ours. Your insensitivity to the family by arguing over a helmet law is outrages. Donnie is a wonderful Father, Husband, Son and Friend and he will be greatly missed. If you want to have any further debates on helmets or anything else pertaining to this matter take it off of here and do it somewhere else so that the family doesn't have to see, thank you. Pam, Graham, Ethan, and Viv we love you all and if you need anything please let us know. You are in our prayers. We will always love and miss you Donnie. Give Brant a big hug for us on the other side.
-Kori Beth-
I agree... this guy lost his life. Regardless of whether he was wearing a helmet of not, he and his family deserve some respect. The comments on this and the Haley Green story are missing the point. Two individuals lost their lives. Senseless? Maybe. But who are we to judge their actions when we don't know them. They deserve a little respect, folks. Easy to criticize when it's not your son, daughter, or friend who is being doubted and drug through the mud - with no ability to respond.
Written on White House summons US general to explain himself :
Regardless of whether he agrees with the President or not, he is sworn to obey him.
When I was in the military I often disagreed with the politics or actions of Bill Clinton. BUT, I still respected him as the President, would have followed his orders as requested, and would never have publicly questioned him.
The General needed to address these concerns in a professional manner. The President is literally a a phone call away. Very unprofessional, and this could be considered conduct unbecoming of an officer (Article 133 of the UCMJ). His actions may damage moral and hurt the troops in the long run.
And before you flame me here, let it be known that I do not agree with much of Obama's policy. BUT, I do still respect him as as the president, more than I can say for the General.
Written on Signature School cracks Newsweek's top 10:
Yeah, but I hear their football team is AWFUL!
Written on Jehovah's Witnesses convention to fill Roberts stadium twice :
in response to NoMoDoh:
This type of use of Roberts Stadium shows there is no reason to destroy it. How many ball games would it take to bring 11,000 people to Evansville, twice? Should we multiply that number by the number of days they stay here to figure the cash flow, compared to a baseball tournament?
Many groups are not going to pay the higher rent on the downtown arena. Many are not going to be large enough to utilize it. There needs to be an alternative venue to the downtown arena. The Centre and Victory are too small for many and the parking fiasco, if all are being utilized at the same time, is a nightmare to consider.
Yes, I have read della's comments regarding the expanded seating and wonderful new rigging capacity. I look forward to seeing pictures in this paper of her swinging from I-beam to I-beam in ecstacy.
The only illustrations of the inside of the arena were of the skybox hospitality area, spaces commoners will never use.
No one mentioned that the Jehovah Witnesses clean the stadium before and after their meetings, letting the local crew sit on their hands and behinds while they are here.
It would be a shame to lose them to Owensboro or Louisville.
The city is basically done updating or fixing anything at Roberts. Not the elevators, flooring, rust, stains... not even changing the light bulbs in the overhead. I would be surprised if they are doing much in the way of cleaning either, based on what I saw the last time I was there. So, it may be good that the J-Dubs are giving it a good cleaning!
Written on Evansville man arrested in baseball bat attack:
in response to coonpaws:
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Hey now, I was just trying to funny. Everyone knows that the Tea Partiers are a very rational and fun loving bunch. I apologize if I offended anyone with my broad generalization associating a bat weilding maniac to this peaceful and misunderstood group.
Written on Evansville man arrested in baseball bat attack:
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Written on Obama: Tea Party features 'core group' against him :
in response to andyandbarneyatmayberry:
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Wow... worst spelling by a Yale attendee... ever.
in response to biloxipat1#190232:
As Samuel Adams' Tea Party was? Oh, I forgot, all you Obama-ites never studied history.
Biloxipat, so are you advocating the destruction of private property? Because if you indeed feel that the current Teabagger Party is in anyway similar to the original, you are. They would be considered a terrorist group by today's standards! Of course that was a rhetorical question.
And, don't get me wrong - I'm a conservative independent. I think Obama has made some bad calls. But, some good ones have been made as well. I want to see who the GOP gets to run against Obama before making a decision for 2012.
I think folks like yourself, Palin, and the rest of the folks that hijacked the "Tea Party" moniker give true conservatism a bad name.
Written on Hoosiers lose two basketball recruits:
Carlino wasn't all that, and like maskman said they never had Abraham in the bag. He (like lots of recruits) made an official visit last week to IU. And from what I hear he really liked IU, but his uncle basically begged him to go to Georgetown.
These two would have been role players at IU anyways, maybe cracking the line-up as juniors or seniors. I'm not terribly upset by it, it actually opens the door for Crean to target some other more prime recruits that are still on the board.
Written on Indiana State cutting part-time teacher funding:
in response to radioriot#161981:
Heaven forbid a professor teaching his own class?? I'm shocked. When I was there 30 years ago, the TA's taught all the classes. I was unaware that it had changed. I bet most professors aren't sure where the classrooms are, their out doing research.
ISU is a research university the same way that a casino is a math institute. They both cost lots of money and you hope to break even some day.
Part time instructors aren't TAs. They are actual qualified instructors, just not on a tenure track or benefits eligible. Usually these are folks working in the field (nursing, social work, business, law) who take on teaching a few classes to supplement their income. Sad to see the cuts, but a lesson to all institutions that you got to be careful with how you spend you money - especially the stimulus funds!
Written on At least 160 Cardinals games on TV this season:
in response to Redsfan66:
I agree that not everyone in Evansville is a Cards fan. I would love to have equal coverage on other teams. There are just as many Cubs and Reds fans as Cards.
Geographically speaking St. Louis is the closest MLB team to Evansville. St. Louis is 130 miles as the crow flies, and Cincy is 180 miles. And, you are way off that there are as many Reds and Cubs fans in Evansville. I would wager that there are more Cards fans in Evansville than Cubs and Reds fans COMBINED. Sure, there are pockets of Cubs and Reds fans here and there, but this is still Cardinals Country.
So... the C&P are just reporting to their main constituency. Stop complaining... IT'S ALMOST BASEBALL SEASON!
Written on Hoosier guitarist hopes to get original 'Little Rockers' on Huckabee show | VIDEO:
Well, they'll have to do a focus group first, then an audition, then a callback, then they'll have to do another focus group. You all have to remember Huckabee will likely be back into politics in the very near future... he's not going to do anything on his show or otherwise that'll hurt him in anyway.
Written on Ronnie Wayne Harness:
What the heck is he wearing? AND, how do the parents not know the whereabouts of a 13 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER?
Written on IOC confirms Olympic luger dies after crash:
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Mars photo evidence shows recently running water
By Peter N. SpottsStaff writer of The Christian Science Monitor / December 7, 2006
Liquid water – a key ingredient for organic life – appears to have flowed over the surface of Mars at least twice in the past seven years.
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The discovery points to underground deposits of liquid water, researchers say – vaulting the red planet back into the uppermost ranks of places to hunt for current, if simple, forms of life beyond Earth.
A team of US scientists announced their conclusion at a NASA briefing Wednesday after a painstaking search through thousands of images of Martian gullies. They took repeated images of these features between 2000 and last March, using cameras aboard NASA's now-silent Mars Global Surveyor orbiter.
The research team found what it interprets as fresh flow patterns along gullies etched into the walls of two craters. Water, or debris heavily laced with the liquid, appears to have flowed in one gully sometime between 2001 and 2004. The other outpouring occurred between 1999 and 2004.
For years, evidence from Mars has supported the idea that billions of years ago, large amounts of water flowed on the planet. Surface-penetrating radar on Europe's Mars Express orbiter has found large ice deposits several kilometers below the surface.
But the strongest evidence for potential watery habitats today had come from NASA's Galileo orbiter and from the Cassini orbiter, which is currently touring Saturn and its moons. Galileo's evidence points to a slushy ocean beneath the thick ice crust of Jupiter's moon Europa.
Cassini tracked watery geysers bursting from Enceladus, suggesting that this moon of Saturn holds reservoirs of liquid water.
But now, Mars is back on the leader board.
"I think they've gotten it right," says Bruce Jakosky, director of the Center for Astrobiology at the University of Colorado at Boulder, of the new results.
The presence of liquid water below the Martian surface doesn't prove that organisms live there, he cautions. But it does change the discussion.
"People have talked about ancient life, given the evidence for ancient liquid water" turned up by orbiters and surface rovers, Dr. Jakosky explains. And evidence continues to mount that liquid water has been present in the red planet's geologically recent past. "This is the first piece of evidence that says 'now,' not 'a million years ago,' " he says.
Support for longer missions
It also highlights the potential value of extending space missions well beyond their initial schedules.
Long-term observations give planetary scientists a better shot at detecting changes on the planet's surface and interior.
But the issue generates some tension among space scientists, because extensions also soak up money that could be spent on new missions.
The Mars Global Surveyor was wrapping up its third extension when it when died last month.
Martian gullies have peaked the interest of the research team, led by Michael Malin of Malin Space Science Systems in San Diego, since it first spotted them after the Mars Global Surveyor reached the red planet in 1997.
At the time, Dr. Malin and his colleagues noted that the sharply scored gullies bear a strong resemblance to those found on Earth. The shapes, the branching, and the end-of-the-line aprons of material suggested either liquid water or mudflow-like debris lubricated with water.
But others weren't so sure. Some colleagues argued that a sudden release of carbon dioxide near the surface of the slope could launch the debris downhill. Or the flow patterns could merely represent slumped soil.
Still others suggested that the planet's current climate would inhibit new gully formation today. Yet recent calculations have indicated that the gully channels are consistent with flowing water under current atmospheric conditions – leaving gullies a good place to look for evidence of current flows.
Checking craters
Another aspect of the team's results, which will appear in Friday's edition of the journal Science, involves the impact craters themselves.
In January, a fresh gouge roughly a kilometer across appeared in new images of the surface. The crater formed sometime after November 2004. This triggered a detailed search that has yielded 20 impact "events" within the past nine years, involving meteoriods ranging from tens of centimeters across to up to three meters in diameter.
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By Rowan Pelling
QUESTION: I am a 45-year-old woman who was widowed five years ago. I feel ready to date again, but as a Christian I believe you should have sex only when married (my late husband was the only man I ever slept with). How can I survive today’s casual dating society, where many men expect sex on the third date? And how can I broach the subject of my beliefs?
'If most men now expect sex on the third date, how can I survive in today's casual dating society?'
Answer: You don’t need to be a devout Christian to prefer the thought of having sex within a committed relationship.
I think it’s especially true of anyone who has enjoyed a long and fulfilling marriage, curtailed by a beloved spouse’s death. The detached dance of bed-hopping can appear hollow by comparison.
While it’s true that many men seek casual sex, plenty of others are alarmed by the aggressive pace of modern dating.
One 50-something acquaintance told me he was stunned into silence when the woman he’d just met for a 'get acquainted’ drink opened her purse to show him a pack of condoms.
The good news is that the best internet dating sites offer detailed questionnaires where you can state your beliefs and preferences up front. The easiest route for you would be to join a Christian dating site, such as ChristianConnection.co.uk, where all matches will understand and respect your faith (although, of course, not all Christians eschew sex before marriage).
My one caveat is that the path to true love isn’t as straightforward as we’d like. Plenty of churchgoers are married to agnostics, atheists or humanists.
Rare is the person who develops a passion for someone whose views exactly mirror their own.
When I see personal ads that state 'non-smokers only’ I think: 'Really? Can you be that certain you’ll only adore a human being who is not nipping out for a death stick?’ I loathe cigarette smoke, but if I’d weeded out all nicotine-lovers I would never have tied the knot, as my husband once had a 20-a-day habit.
What I’m saying is that you can have shared morals without sharing a faith, or a particular conviction. You need not exclude non-Christians.
It is, though, important to find men who share your wider values. eHarmony.co.uk has a detailed questionnaire on its dating site and goes to great lengths to ensure you are paired with those of a similar disposition.
The site is not cheap, but a friend recommends it; she stepped out with three charming men (none of whom was a fly-by-night rogue) before meeting the surgeon who is now her husband.
Of course, you could set about dating the old-fashioned way and call on friends and family to set you up with suitable men - or join a lively church that holds plenty of social events.
Either way, outline your dating views early on. I would simply tell your dates: 'I’m quite old-fashioned and like to know a person properly before becoming intimate.’
If you do meet another life partner, I have just one piece of advice: keep the engagement short and the honeymoon long. | http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2265623/As-Christian-I-want-date-sex-Is-possible--FEMAILs-sexpert-Rowan-Pelling-says-outline-beliefs-early-on.html | dclm-gs1-108170001 | false | false | {
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(Source: Lifehacker)
New study fuels speculations that Netflix will cause an internet meltdown
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Come on, Netflix is not alone.
By mianmian on 11/4/2010 8:46:56 PM , Rating: 5
With the growth of HD content and more streaming services, the bandwidth they took has almost no limit. Just like the CPU, the more capacity it has, the more ways people will find to slater it.
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By inighthawki on 11/4/2010 8:50:55 PM , Rating: 5
Well perhaps this will finally make some ISPs in the US to increase the quality of their service to acceptable speeds that other countries have had for years now.
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By micksh on 11/4/2010 9:37:16 PM , Rating: 3
Or, perhaps, instead this will make some ISPs in the US to introduce bandwidth caps, just like Comcast did. Honestly, what would stop them?
Besides, Rogers (Canadian cable provider) has stricter traffic limits than Comcast and the caps are lowered periodically.
Also RedBox is planning to start streaming next year.
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By corduroygt on 11/4/10, Rating: -1
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They already do offer that.
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- This competing service doesn't use up your monthly bandwidth
By Newspapercrane on 11/8/2010 10:12:02 AM , Rating: 1
I'm pretty sure my ISP already offers that...
What do they call it... the name escapes me... Oh yeah... CABLE.
By invidious on 11/8/2010 11:35:34 AM , Rating: 2
instead provide their own streaming service with much better quality and speed
What are you smoking? Any ISP provided service that I have see has had terrible selection and quality.
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By MadMan007 on 11/4/10, Rating: 0
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Who owns who again?
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Unlike the Democrats corporate funders?
Lawyers, Wallstreet and the UAW support Democrats almost exclusively.
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By inighthawki on 11/4/2010 10:15:21 PM , Rating: 3
Honestly, what would stop them?
Perhaps people canceling their service because they can only stream 3 movies a month on their unlimited netflix plan? People don't pay a monthly fee to get access to unlimited movies if they can only watch a few before getting massive overage charges.
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By ImEmmittSmith on 11/5/10, Rating: 0
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you cant compare the luxury of netflix to healthcare...
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You guys need MORE regulation
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You guys need MORE regulation
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By Solandri on 11/5/2010 3:29:09 AM , Rating: 2
Netflix's unlimited service only costs $7.99/mo. Even at 3 movies a month, it's worth it.
No, what's going to happen is the people with ISPs who cap their "unlimited" internet are going to hear their friends with better ISPs talking about how great Netflix is. These people will then complain to their ISPs about how outrageous the cap/price is, or switch if there's a viable competitor.
RE: Come on, Netflix is not alone.
By AlexWade on 11/5/2010 8:33:00 AM , Rating: 2
Unfortunately, in rural America your choices are satellite internet, cellular internet, or DSL, if you are lucky. If you are unlucky, just satellite internet. This country needs a much better internet infrastructure and it needs net neutrality. Unfortunately, every senator or representative who was supporting net neutrality lost and the republicans are more concerned about turning back time. They weren't voted in because of net neutrality. Please let the new representatives and senators know to push for net neutrality. Do it now, before corruption sets in.
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By FITCamaro on 11/5/2010 8:38:47 AM , Rating: 1
Government is the reason we have such a poor internet infrastructure. Not the solution.
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By gamerk2 on 11/5/2010 9:33:08 AM , Rating: 4
Please, stop it. Ever since the internet was de-regulated (Thank you, FCC), almost all foward progress has come to a halt. You are seeing free market economics in action: In the lack of any compeititon, its cheaper to simply throttle users then upgrade infrastructure.
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By twhittet on 11/5/2010 9:46:28 AM , Rating: 3
Exactly - it's a lot easier for companies to put high speed anything in a few large cities and rake in $ than it is to put that same service to millions of remote locations. Without the government, most farms probably wouldn't even have normal telephones right now.
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Sorry, WRONG.
It's the corporations that block community ISPs
Yes they do it through the mandated monopolies they were given.
RE: Come on, Netflix is not alone.
By mostyle on 11/9/2010 7:20:39 AM , Rating: 2
push for net neutrality
Really? In America? I'm thinking not. Unfortunately we have bred a society that thinks it is okay to push our ideals on to another because our way is 'better.'
We as Americans aren't taught to be neutral. Look at the info were fed by the media constantly. In one form or another we are told what to think or believe and unfortunately a large part of the population doesn't fall into the 'free thinking' category whereas they actually would form opinions that are truly theirs rather they see an existing ideal and fall in line with it.
Popular media... There is a reason its called popular.
In case you're wondering... I am American. I just loathe the ease with which a lot of Americans can't see past the smoke and mirrors and form their own ideas.
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By Spookster on 11/5/2010 1:24:48 PM , Rating: 1
by inighthawki on November 4, 2010 at 10:15 PM
Honestly, what would stop them?
I've been streaming Netflix through my PS3 ever since they first started offering that service on the PS3 and have never encountered a 3 movie limit per month.
RE: Come on, Netflix is not alone.
By Fritzr on 11/10/2010 1:51:08 AM , Rating: 2
5GB monthly cap minus 5GB of streaming movie==maxed out on Netflix. He is just using 3 movies as approx 5GB of movies.
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By mscrivo on 11/5/2010 9:50:27 AM , Rating: 2
exactly! I suggest you research the company Sandvine and see what they're all about. They are intentionally using scare tactics to push their deep packet filtering technology and further erode net neutrality. This is evil marketing at its worst.
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comcast as a company sucks..
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Which one?
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By GotDiesel on 11/5/2010 12:47:36 PM , Rating: 2
I agree.. US broadband is a joke compared to the ROW..
actually, do we even have "broadband" ?
or is it that because we are told it is.. ?
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By FITCamaro on 11/5/2010 12:50:21 PM , Rating: 1
I can get 50 Mbps up and down. In South Carolina.
By inighthawki on 11/5/2010 4:50:16 PM , Rating: 1
Well that's great for you, most places I know can get 6-10 mb connections for about $50+/month. The rate does slowly go up over the years (a few years back it was 3mb/s) but it's still going REALLY slow, not to mention the countless places that still don't even get broadband at all, or ridiculously slow broadband, for that matter.
By omnicronx on 11/5/2010 8:57:39 AM , Rating: 2
This is entirely overblown.
There is currently a one month free trial in Canada as the service just arrived here.
Ton's of people I know are just using the hell out of it while they can, but don't necessarily intend to buy it.. they also have not got their internet bills for the month yet heh (you would be hard pressed to find an uncapped plan in urban areas in Canada)
By stirfry213 on 11/5/2010 2:46:05 PM , Rating: 2
Cry more bandwidth providers.
By Boze on 11/4/2010 8:51:16 PM , Rating: 5
I really wish I could find the article where I read this - its been a few years back, but I'll do my best to recollect what the article said.
Sometime in the mid-to-late 1990s, some forward-looking politicians gave (yes, they gave... as in "free") about $300 million in taxpayer dollars to cable companies and other bandwidth providers to upgrade their network infrastructure, in order to handle, what they believed, would be an explosion of traffic across the Internet.
So what happened to that $300 million? Good question. The article I read those years ago essentially summed it up as most of the providers pocketing the free cash and doing a bare minimum of upgrades.
Would that have solved the bandwidth woes we currently see now? I don't know - I doubt it... but it definitely shows that American companies at that time weren't interested one single bit in upgrading redundancy and capacity. They were interested in the almighty dollar.
Instead of post "record" profits for shareholders, these companies need to start pouring billions of that cash into infrastructure upgrades. And I'm not talking about looking out for the next 5 years. We need infrastructure that can handle the data requirements of the next 20 years, today. Right now. Data requirements for every aspect of digital life are only going to go keep going up, I can't understand how the top executives of companies like AT&T, Verizon, Level3, etc. can't look at the numbers and figure this out. I'm a barely college educated Joe Average and it didn't too much effort for me.
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By MadDogMorgan on 11/4/2010 9:12:39 PM , Rating: 5
We don't need the bandwidth for the next 20 years today, we need enough for today. Your point is relatively good, taking out the hyperbole. I'm just suggesting that companies are not likely to buy the gear today to build up for projected (read: guessed) bandwidth requirements of years in the future. Nor would it make sense for them to. As technology marches forward in equipment development, the cost per Mb/sec of bandwidth decreases. They are better off financially to wait and only build what's needed today.
What we need is to allow the process of supply and demand to work. As demand increases, someone will be motivated by the promise of profit to supply a solution to that demand.
I wish the college of barely would require a course in capitalism as part of it's core curriculum as I didn't get one either when I graduated, barely.
I also think we (voters) need to work to eliminate government granted monopolies on internet service delivery. Give more suppliers a shot at delivering what's demanded without having to buy some special legislation from local officials.
By marvdmartian on 11/5/2010 10:44:01 AM , Rating: 1
The problem with building enough for today's needs is that by the time you're done building it, it's not today anymore. Make sense?
While building for 20 years from now isn't really feasible, due to the fact that (hopefully!) technology is going to be so far ahead of today in 20 years, that our best guess may fall drastically short of our needs, I would say that building for 5 years down the road is a good idea.
With, of course, the knowledge that once you're done upgrading, it will be time to upgrade again. Much like the cell phone companies put out 3G networks, knowing full well that by the time they got it fully implemented, they were going to have to have 4G ready to begin rolling out (and why they're likely already planning their 5G networks now).
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By morgan12x on 11/4/2010 10:37:30 PM , Rating: 2
Interesting... I work for one of the companies you mentioned and we have just deployed a multi terabit backbone (as in 10+) and have much much more coming next year.
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By Homerboy on 11/5/2010 9:26:38 AM , Rating: 2
WTF is a Terabit backbone?
Current max link speeds are 10Gbps/DWDM and similar technologies. Exactly where did you deploy a multi-terabit backone?
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Unfortunately that's the problem; I can't.
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Crashed the internets?
By joeRocket on 11/4/2010 8:45:31 PM , Rating: 5
Blame Canada!
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careful cuz then they might go on strike
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Give us a share of that internet money!
By sapiens74 on 11/4/2010 10:21:01 PM , Rating: 2
10 Bucks a month, with Blu Ray, Unlimited Streaming, Goodbye Cable (canceled months ago) and even parental controls to block certain ratings, and it connects to every know device I can possible connect.
Netflix rocks!
By Chaser on 11/5/2010 9:08:51 AM , Rating: 2
I signed up a couple weeks ago. The downloadable "instant viewing" selection at best only 20% of the total available movies.
Netflix in Canada
By armagedon on 11/5/2010 9:30:32 AM , Rating: 2
I cannot believe that so many Canadians went for that service here. We`re so bored and desperate to watch 5-10 years old crappy movies. The Canadian film selection is outrageous and anyone paying for that is plain stupid. As long as we don`t have access to the US catalog I don`t see any future here after the novelty wears off (and the free trial).
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By The Raven on 11/5/2010 11:52:04 AM , Rating: 2
If I haven't seen it... it's new to me!! ;-)
It is not a novelty in our house. We have no need to see movies or TV shows as soon as they come out. Let time determine which ones are worth it as there is no way to see them all.
If you are worried about seeing movies as soon as they come out, you should be watching them all in the theatre. Why wait 4 months to get it on DVD?
The point is that old to you might be fresh to someone else. But with the way things go these days they just remake old movies so what the hell is the difference?
And besides, if you "need" the movie as soon as it comes out, you can get the DVD in the mail with Netflix.
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By armagedon on 11/5/2010 3:46:48 PM , Rating: 2
I think you don`t know what you are talking about. There is no mail service with Go to and check out their selection. It`s pathetic and nothing to do with the US counterpart. They are treating us as idiots. Screw them.
Not the tubes!
By emenon1 on 11/4/2010 9:40:57 PM , Rating: 2
Won't someone think of the tubes!
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By NanoTube1 on 11/5/2010 9:11:58 AM , Rating: 2
Don't worry, I will take care of the tubes and they will be ok.
And do you know why?
By lolmuly on 11/5/2010 3:50:05 AM , Rating: 4
The rent is too damn high!
Awesome Deal
I call BS
By Alexstarfire on 11/5/2010 12:25:37 AM , Rating: 2
I find it VERY HARD to believe that Netflix alone would account for 20% of the entire planets' internet traffic. The US alone? Perhaps. Even then I'm still a little skeptical. I mean, you've got Comcast and the like saying the top 10% or so internet users are using over half the bandwidth they provide. Kinda doubt those people are just watching videos online, especially from Netflix.
This study could just be about places that stream/serve video but I couldn't find anything that stated such.
2GB movies = fail
By Shadowmaster625 on 11/5/2010 8:03:22 AM , Rating: 2
Most of my 700MB encodings look just as good as movies on netflix, which are around 2GB. If they used better compression the could cut their bandwidth in half or more.I am really surprised netflix isnt on this. If they really want to grow past the next couple years, they need to lead the way in the field of video compression. Their failure or success hinges upon the development of an entirely new form of data compression. They are uniquely positioned to do it due to their very large library of video data.
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By omnicronx on 11/5/10, Rating: 0
ISPs are ltrying their best
By XZerg on 11/5/2010 9:15:57 AM , Rating: 2
ISPs are ltrying their best to locking this up and throwing the key away. Why? Most of these ISPs are also TV cable providers and cannot and do not want Netflix to eat into their revenues. I wouldn't be surprised if one of them buys them outright and then changes their internet bill to not charge the Netflix bandwidth to lock in customers. Think ISPs following the Cellphone business plans - lock in sites (services as they would like to call it) and then claim free bandwidth usage there but other sites will cost you mega $$$ if you cross the cap!
Either the above model is in works or will be shortly given Cable TV is on its way out in next decade or two with Internet doing almost everything.
Are these the same people
By spamreader1 on 11/5/2010 9:28:05 AM , Rating: 2
That said youtube would crash the internet?
Not from netflix
By DrApop on 11/5/2010 2:40:15 PM , Rating: 2
I don't see how netflix is going to dominate internet bandwidth. Their library of streamed video, while large, is largely a borish and poorish video selection. Every now and then they have must see videos but most aren't of blockbuster release nature. I watch more Hulu than I do Netflix.
The numbers don't add up
By thesafetyisoff on 11/5/2010 6:17:25 PM , Rating: 2
because I'm always reading that 60% of internet traffic is porn, and another 20% is spam.
By ShaolinSoccer on 11/6/2010 12:35:15 AM , Rating: 2
Funny how Akamai was mentioned. They not only supply for Netflix, they supply for everyone including Dailytech. They practically know everything about everyone...
Not that I'm against it. Just throwing the info out there...
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A monopoly in satellite radio is a big no says FCC
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By agent2099 on 1/23/2007 6:57:03 PM , Rating: 2
both companies saw their revenues drop as well as subscriber numbers drop
Didn't Sirius go from 600k subsrivers in 2005 to over 6 million by the end of 2006?
By dryloch on 1/23/2007 11:36:40 PM , Rating: 2
Sirius is gaining a ton of customers and if anyone is "hurting" it is XM. Within 6 months to a year at most I can pretty much guarantee XM will be number 2 behind Sirius. Then watch what happens to the price of Sirius stock. I am getting my bonus in March and I am dumping the whole thing into Sirius stock. I hear the numbers frequently of how Sirius is doing vs XM on the Stern show. Howard is counting down the days till they take the lead over. He is so sick of people saying Sirius is a failure because they only went from 600,000 to 6 million in one year. They also went from being outsold 3 to 1 to being the one who is outselling XM by that same margin. This is even more impressive because they have barely any advertising and what they do have is not very good. I walk into a bunch of stores and the XM system is hooked up but the Sirius is not. Imagine what would happen if they really got it together.
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Bachelor Scandal Part Deux: Why Brad Really Did It
Brad Womack, Bettina Bell CRAIG SJODIN / ABC
It actually wasn't really about the two finalists.
This is what I can tell you, after talking to a very reliable Bachelor insider, who told me the real reason for Brad's unexpected decision to choose neither Jenni nor DeAnna in the season finale. (Yes, while some people spent their holidays gobbling turkey, I spent mine trying to hunt down scoop on this particular TV turkey. What can I say? My need to know is a sickness.)
So, why did Brad freak out and run for the hills? Honestly, it's pretty surprising!
Turns out, it didn't have much to do with The Bachelor's long-lived bed-notch competition I told you about last week, but rather that the girl he really had fallen for had fallen out of the running.
Her name? Bettina.
Says my rock-solid source: "Brad was really into Bettina, who made it to the final four. But when he went to visit her parents, Bettina's father was so awful to him, Brad knew it wouldn't work. So, he was just sort of over the whole thing."
For you who weren't keeping up on The Bachelor this season (and I'll admit, I wasn't and had to do some research), Brad visited Bettina's father's home in the sixth episode of the season. And Daddy Bettina apparently sealed his daughter's fate when he said he was "disappointed" by Brad's lack of a bachelor's degree and his career choice of owning a bar, and then, um, laughed at him.
Sure, a truly smitten guy would look past that, but this is reality TV. Brad had only known her a few weeks, and you have to admit, being humiliated on national television is not exactly the makings of a long-lasting family bond.
Anyway, this new intel sorta paints this Bachelor scandal a whole different shade of crazy, does it not? I'm not sure if this makes Brad's actions better or worse (obviously it's still painful for DeAnna and Jenni, who pretty much had their hearts ripped out and fed to them with a spoon), but it would seem that Brad was stuck between a two-carat rock and a hard place.
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At the recent symposium in Washington, D.C., "Fire Protection and Safety: Preparing for the Next 25 Years," sponsored by the Fire Protection Research Foundation, demographics was the first item on the agenda in helping to determine what direction the country, and the fire service, would be moving. Dr. Kevin McCarthy, formerly a senior social scientist with the RAND Corporation, discussed the demographic shifts that will be taking place over the next 25 years and the impact that it will have on the future of fire safety.
The current population of the United States is estimated to be at 306 million people and there will be growth of approximately 1 percent or 3 million people across the country (Global population is estimated to be 6.8 billion). Demographers use a simple formula when calculating population growth called the Balance Equation. It is made up of a segment called "natural increase" which is births minus deaths which is then coupled with immigration.
Population growth =
(Births - Deaths) + Immigration
However, what is more critical is how this growth is going to occur, what it will be comprised of and where it will happen. Natural increase has been what has been the source of population growth in the past, traditionally 75 percent, but this is changing and is being replaced by immigration. Death rates have been declining and the average family size of 2.2 is barely above the ideal replacement size of 2.1.
"Immigration will be the driving factor in the future for the developed world," reported McCarthy, and this will have a significant impact upon future society in a number of ways.
Approximately 40 percent of the population growth will be driven by immigrants, but it will be even more, according to McCarthy, if the offspring are also considered, bringing it up to 50 to 60 percent of the population growth. What makes this a concern is that "immigration is more selective and is different from natural-born growth,' observed McCarthy.
The first is that the age of immigrants are skewed towards working ages, so there will be an immediate influx of workers coming directly into the workforce and will have a disproportionate impact rather than where a population ages and "grows" into the workforce.
Another component will be the makeup of the immigration growth. According to McCarthy, 70 percent of the immigrants will come from Latin American and Asia and will be concentrated in six states: California, New York, Texas, Florida, Illinois and New Jersey with almost 50 percent of the growth occurring in cities. The percentage of non-Hispanic white population will drop from 72 percent to 60 percent.
Cultural Differences Impacts Public Education
The impact of the changing race of society due to immigration will create a challenge to provide fire safety education. As one fire marshal observed, it isn't necessarily language barriers but cultural ones that have to be overcome. For example, a recent tragedy in Philadelphia occurred to a family that had recently emigrated from Liberia where seven family members were killed. The fire was caused by an attempt to refuel a kerosene heater with gasoline in a basement with only one exit and no smoke alarms. Culture comes into play to determine what channels and methods are used to reach out to different demographic groups.
Along with immigration is the graying of today's society as the Baby Boomer generation, generally the group born after World War II in the period from 1946 to 1960, ages with the median age increasing from 35.3 to 39.5 years. The number of seniors will increase from 12.5 percent to 20 percent and along with this will be a change in the type of housing stock which will be more concentrated and smaller as the families become smaller. People aren't going to need, or want, the large houses and yards to take care of as they age.
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Holloway: Zola now my equal
Crystal Palace manager Ian Holloway admitted he was glad to be taking on Gianfranco Zola as a manager rather than as a player ahead of Monday's Championship play-off final at Wembley.
Ian Holloway: Now on a par with Gianfranco Zola as a manager, if not as a player
Holloway may have earned plaudits for his no nonsense style of play as a midfielder for Bristol Rovers, Wimbledon, Brentford and QPR but he conceded he was in a different league to Hornets boss Zola.
The Italian was a star performer for Chelsea and Italy during an illustrious career but Holloway believes they are more evenly matched as managers.
"Differing careers is an understatement," said Holloway. "When have I ever scored a backheel at the near post?
"I'm not on the same page as a footballer, not in a million years. But we're both managers now.
"I don't know him that well but I have the utmost respect for him, he is so dignified, polite and nice.
"The way he played the game was the right way, so entertaining, and yet he is so humble you wouldn't know how good he was, there's not one air of conceitedness.
"That's why I'm delighted and honoured to be taking my team to face his because they play the way he did. I'm altogether more competitive, I had to compete because I wasn't as good as him so I had to work blooming hard.
"If anyone changed the course of Premier League football, he has to be looked at, he was one of the early imports who changed the mindset of kids. They all wanted to do the flicks and turns, they wanted to be Zola. He should be immensely proud of that."
Holloway has been highly critical of the way Watford used the loan system to sign 10 players from sister clubs Udinese and Granada.
He again raised concerns about the potential for young British players to progress in the Championship in the build-up to the game but he was less vociferous in his protestations this time.
"They used that better than anyone and I was very concerned at the time then if that law continues, how are any young English players going to get a game?" he added.
"But that's not to say Watford did it wrong, they did it right and Gianfranco has been a genius getting them all to play together.
"Well done to them, now let's get on with this final."
Holloway's criticism of the current loan system, which allows clubs to field five loan signings but does not set limits on foreign players, has led the Football League to make changes however.
"I was shocked they were allowed to have eight players from one team and I'm very proud it's not going to be allowed next season," said Holloway.
"And I don't care what happens to Watford next year if they don't go up.
"If I can't say what I feel, what's the point of giving me vocal chords? Now I'm very glad the Football League have changed the rules.
"Watford have utilised their owners' worldwide knowledge to take advantage. But I was very concerned if those laws continued in the Championship then how are any of our young English players going to get a game?"
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#6 - apatheticalcare **User deleted account** (03/16/2013) [-]
User avatar #25 to #6 - secretdestroyers (03/17/2013) [-]
I would totally watch that every saturday...
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User avatar #21 to #20 - Lambda (03/17/2013) [-]
You're not supposed to use two feet to drive an automatic. He's got a foot on the brake and one on the gas, he's braking while applying gas. You're not supposed to do that, he's braking badly.
User avatar #24 to #21 - secretdestroyers (03/17/2013) [-]
He's also walking badly, but I'm sure someone's already made that joke.
#11 - icefried (03/16/2013) [-]
Don't get it. Is it because he has both feet on the pedals? Is that bad when driving automatics? At first i thought his leg was on the clutch and it confused me.
User avatar #18 to #11 - Cilreve (03/17/2013) [-]
His condition makes it hard for him to drive "the right way," which is using only one foot. So he uses both feet, and that is "braking bad." There's nothing wrong with it, but a lot of people seem to think so.
User avatar #16 to #11 - ericd (03/16/2013) [-]
It's because he is using the breaks badly. Hence "Breaking Bad"
#9 - wrinklynewt ONLINE (03/16/2013) [-]
#26 to #9 - 2scared2login (03/17/2013) [-]
"Da" isn't a real element
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User avatar #39 - whatasickname (03/17/2013) [-]
Am I the only one that thinks Skylar is a huge bitch?
#40 to #39 - moustachemustache (03/17/2013) [-]
Finally someone. :'D
Finally someone. :'D
#31 - kikichu (03/17/2013) [-]
My dad gets told he looks a lot like walter all the time.
He hates it because he hates the show. I think its pretty great.
this is the only picture I have of my dad, but you can still see the similarities.
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#38 to #31 - 2scared2login (03/17/2013) [-]
That's ******* awesome
#28 - Cilreve (03/17/2013) [-]
Why does everyone think it's such a sin to drive an automatic with two feet? Two pedals, two feet.
User avatar #30 to #28 - jacklane (03/17/2013) [-]
Because in emergency situations, you may accidentally accelerate instead of brake. Don't argue that it won't happen to you you. You can't argue statistics.
The reason you're taught to drive with one foot is because in those reacting times.. you might accidentally put both feet on the breaks and accelerator causing a crash.. drive with one foot you're always safe.
When you end up driving a manual, you'll be screwed.
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User avatar #33 to #30 - Cilreve (03/17/2013) [-]
So, it's bad because everyone has zero coordination in their feet? Sounds like a bad reason.
User avatar #36 to #33 - jacklane (03/17/2013) [-]
IN a panic situation you don't know what you're gonna do. You may think you know, but not really. In emergency situations, people in a car tend to brace their legs. If the driver has been trained to use both feet, she may put each foot on a pedal, instead of the loft foot slamming on the foot rest and the right foot slamming the brake.
Statistics cannot be applied to an individual. If you do this, fine. Whatever. If everyone was taught to drive this way, the crash statistics would be much much higher my ***** .
User avatar #41 to #36 - Cilreve (03/17/2013) [-]
All I have to say is a bit of coordination goes a long ways. I've been in those panic situations. I know for a fact that the only reason I've been able to avoid accidents is because I drive with two feet. I've been criticized by friends for years, and that's by people with more tickets than I can count. And I can drive manual just fine. Guess I'm just sick of unwarranted criticism.
User avatar #42 to #41 - jacklane (03/17/2013) [-]
As a mechanic, I would love you as my customer.
User avatar #45 to #44 - jacklane (03/17/2013) [-]
People who do this tend to "ride the brake" which means they have the left foot always on the pedal slightly, which causes the brake lights to stay on, AND causes extra wear on the brakes.
Brake jobs pay 2.5 hours per axle and are easy as **** . Get it done in less than an hour.
User avatar #47 to #45 - Cilreve (03/17/2013) [-]
Mocking. So, I guess having owned my truck since it was new, and it's seven years old(150k miles), and having just replaced the pads last summer means nothing at all. What you described is also common problem with people that drive manuals, too, except they "ride the clutch" and end up wearing out the throw-out bearing. As an off-road racer, mechanic, and engineer, it doesn't surprise me that I'm just thought of as some average, arrogant no-nothing.
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User avatar #50 to #48 - Cilreve (03/17/2013) [-]
Lol Excellent, you ****** a test. I work as a private mechanic on tractors, cars, motorcycles, and whatever else needs fixing. I rebuild all my own stuff, my bikes and cars, and my family's stuff. I have no need for an ASE cert.
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User avatar #52 to #51 - Cilreve (03/17/2013) [-]
Prove what? If i don't prove what, what is fake?
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User avatar #56 to #54 - Cilreve (03/17/2013) [-]
What's funny about all this is you think I actually care about you or your claims. I do not care, and I need not prove anything. You seem to care, however. Good for you. I still don't care. But I'll tell you what, I'll humor you. You want something? Levi Jones, Off-Road Support. That's all the information I'm about to give out on the internet, and it's too much. You won't find certs, you won't find titles, you won't find much of anything. Why? Because I've proven my abilities to people that actually matter. And those people do not include the random people of the internet. Good night, and enjoy life.
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Meh. Your response leads me believe that you didn't even try to google. I'll humor you again.
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I tried, for some reason. Oh well, back to things that actually matter, like continuing my education.
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The orianal Thief game came out some time near 1999 I think. That game was to my understanding the first stealth game. Since then stealth games are relesed left and right, and in my apinyon they just aren't that good. But Thief: Deadly Shadows is a breath of freash air on the stealth games becouas it's just pure stealthyness. So, about the game, The game play is veary good mainly becoeas it is pure stealthy game play. Graphiques are amazing but they come at a expence. Often the game gets veart choppy ang laggy. Controls are veary easy to get used to becouas they are veary easy. Even though I did not bet the game yet (only had it for three days) I can say the story line is veary good. So if you looking for a good stealthy game look no ferther becoas Theif: Deadly Shadows is the game you are looking for. | http://www.gamespot.com/guild-wars-factions/user-reviews/2200-392939/ | dclm-gs1-108410001 | false | false | {
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3. Gentoo/Alt Technotes Guide
3.a. General Structure
Handling Users
There are differences between users in a Gentoo/Linux system and the ones in other Gentoo/Alt systems. These differences are usually a side problem that does not invalidate most of the work. Still, it's better to pay attention.
The first thing to check is to never use the root group. The group with id 0, called root on Linux is instead wheel on BSD and Darwin, (and probably other classical unices); while wheel group on Linux has GID 10. When you need to set the default permissions on a file (or a series of files), you should then use the command chown root:0 file instead, so that it takes the right permissions.
Important: This is the only one case where you should refer to a group or an user with its numeric ID instead of the name.
For every other case you should always use the name of groups and users, avoiding specifying them by ID as they can have different IDs on different systems.
Also, it's important to note that every ebuild that makes references to specific users and groups, should add them with enewgroup and enewuser, if it does not depend on the ebuild that adds them. So for example, cronbase adds cron user and group, as they can not be present on the users' systems.
It's not rare to create users that cannot login on a system. To do so, on Linux, the shell of those users is set to /bin/false. Unfortunately, this does not work on BSD-derived systems like Gentoo/*BSD and Gentoo/Darwin, as they use a more sofisticated approach, and /bin/false does not exists. enewuser function provide a simple way to create a disabled user: just use -1 as the shell for the newly created user, this way the function will take care of selecting the right shell for the disabled user, making use of /sbin/nologin where that is present (*BSD, Darwin and Linux using app-admin/nologin) or falling back to /bin/false when nothing else can be used.
Note: As of now eneweruser function fails when using /bin/false or any other direct "disabled" shell as shell for the user, forcing the ebuild developers to use -1 as it should be.
If you need to find out the home directory for a given user, you can't rely on the format of /etc/passwd or on the output of egetent, as they are different on FreeBSD and OSX. To avoid this, the egethome function (provided by portability eclass, but available inheriting eutils), returns the right field making sure that is the home directory for the user:
Code Listing 1.1: egethome usage
inherit eutils
homedir=$(egethome charlie)
3.b. Applications
Bash and shells
Bash is the default shell of Gentoo Linux, and it's on top of this that ebuilds are written. Because of this, Gentoo/Alt projects provides bash in their base system, as /bin/bash.
Ebuilds and scripts can use bashisms without problems as bash is provided, but in case of scripts, it's important that the first line reads as #!/bin/bash instead of just #!/bin/sh, to make sure that they are being executed with bash. The same goes for calling scripts from inside ebuilds, sh somescript is deprecated in favor of bash somescript so that bash is called for sure.
While bash should take care of managing [ .. ] tests, it's anyway suggested to use [[ .. ]] to run tests also when quoting the arguments correctly. This way, the tests are guarranteed to be expanded by bash internally and do not get executed by /bin/[ instead.
GNU tools and non-GNU userlands
Gentoo/Alt projects, a part from Gentoo GNU/kFreeBSD, aims to have a complete system that uses native versions of all the system's tools, of libc, and so on. However, there are some part of Gentoo's base system that does not work with BSD-like tools (not because they are broken, just because they are strictly POSIX). To work around this problem, we install a series of GNU tools g-prefixed. In a Gentoo/Alt system profile, you can always find these tools: GNU sed (as gsed), GNU make (as gmake), GNU awk (as gawk), GNU patch (as gpatch) GNU diff (as gdiff) and usually GNU cmp (as cmp, for compatibility with a couple other scripts). If you need GNU-style find command, you can also install findutils package that provides gfind and gxargs.
To allow users who prefers the GNU-style tools be comfortable, there is an ebuild sys-apps/userland-gnu that depends on coreutils and other GNU packages, that are always g-prefixed, and then links them inside /usr/libexec/gnu without the g-prefix. After adding them to $PATH, it's possible to use GNU tools in command line.
It's always preferred to use just the POSIX options, to be able to run the same script identical on Gentoo/Linux and Gentoo/Alt. In case you cannot rewrite the code not to use the GNU extensions, just add a dependency over the right package that provides the tool, and then do a simple test:
1. Check for the g-prefixed tool
2. Check that it works as expected for a GNU tool (usually this means that it accepts version option and reports GNU, FSF or the name of the package there)
And then select the right one you need.
Important: Inside an ebuild there are a few aliases that are used to make sure that they doen't break apart, so calling make, sed, patch and awk will call the GNU version of the tools.
Warning: The GNU tools' aliases works only if the tools are called by themselves, they won't work inside scripts called by the ebuild, and they won't work if called by find .. -exec or by xargs. In those cases, it's usually better to check for the right tool to call. An important exception is the usage of the sed command to call GNU sed: being widely used and difficult to check or fix, Portage 2.1_pre9 and later provides a wrapper script that calls GNU sed in any case, when used from ebuilds, if the $ESED variable is not set, in which case the called sed will be the one there indicated. This allows the usage of BSD sed when building BSD packages for instance.
To help with porting, there are a few constructs that are usually used out of habit that need to be fixed:
1. cp -a: this is a GNUism, as the -a option is not present on POSIX cp. Its replacement is told to be -dpPR, but -d is not posix itself, so -pPR is what you should replace -a.
2. cp --parents: this other GNUism is used to copy a series of files from a tree maintaining their prefix. There's no equivalent option in BSD userland, so this should be avoided. If you need this, instead use the treecopy function in portability eclass, that works exactly as a cp --parents -pPR call.
3. seq doesn't exist on BSD userland, but there's a quick replacement: jot. Unfortunately its syntax is too variable, and poses a problem to manage. To avoid this, portability eclass has a seq function replacement that calls jot with the right parameters when called on a BSD userland. Still, make sure you're not trying to use some extra options to seq
Note: The -d option does not make a difference in almost all the cases, as it counts only when you have symlinks directly on the command line argument.
Using pmake
There are a few packages that require the use of pmake (parallel make, by NetBSD, the package we use is from Debian) to build on GNU userland, as the makefiles are incompatible with GNU make. As the name of this flavor of make varies depending on the userland you're in (it's pmake on GNU userland, bsdmake in Darwin userland and simply make in BSD userland. To avoid this trouble, you can use get_bmake function from portability eclass.
Code Listing 2.1: using get_bmake
src_compile() {
$(get_bmake) || die "make failed"
If the package builds using ports-like interface, as done by FreeBSD system packages, bsdmk eclass (currently on Gentoo/Alt overlay) provides a simple way to handle the knobs: just add to ${mymakeopts} the list of knobs to pass during the pkg_setup() function, and then call mkmake and mkinstall to compile and install the packages as specified.
Note about different make
As the make command changes name depending on the system where it's being used, there is an important thing to keep in mind: recursive makefiles are often used to build subdirectories of a source tree, but sometimes they calls directly a new make command. This breaks when the makefiles are called with other versions.
To avoid this problem all the modern make commands sets an automatic variable $(MAKE) that carries the name of the command used to launch the make chain. Instead of calling a generic make, all the makefiles should then call $(MAKE) to be safe with different naming of the command.
Another fortunately less common problem is when a package decides that $(MAKE) is not an automatic variable and try to overwrite it to set to something else than what it is by default. This usually breaks compilation.
Both kind of errors requires patches to the original sources, that should be sent upstream as usual.
3.c. Programming
Linking to dlopen()
On glibc-based systems, the dlopen() function and other functions to handle run-time dynamic linking resides in the libdl library that must be linked explicitly in the program. On BSD systems instead those functions are provided by libc.
Some software does not check if it needs to link to libdl and always links to it. This breaks on Gentoo/*BSD systems. To avoid this, autotool-ed projects can use a simple m4 macro, that can be found in gentoo-alt/m4s module (derived from xine-lib's macro collection) in the dl.m4 file.
This simple AM_DL macro added to (or takes care of looking for the right library to link to, and sets DYNAMIC_LD_LIBS. Add that to the LIBADD variable for the target and it will work fine on both glibc-based and BSD-derived systems.
For packages that do not have a build system that can be fixed to recognize whether libdl is needed, it's possible to use the dlopen_lib function in the portability eclass. This function will return -ldl where present, and nothing where it is not present, so one could use:
Code Listing 3.1: using $(dlopen_lib)
append-ldflags $(dlopen_lib)
To make sure it gets linked where needed.
Linkers issues
A practice that can be an issue for Gentoo/Alt projects is assuming that the linker that will be used to build a package is GNU and provided by binutils. Some operating systems like Darwin uses another kind of linker that is not completely compatible with the GNU one.
The most common error is to add --with-gnu-ld to the list of arguments used to call econf. This is superfluos, as autoconf is smart enough to figure out by itself when it's using GNU ld and when not. It also breaks when the ld is not GNU as expected.
Another problem is with linking of suid binaries. Gentoo Linux guidelines tell to link them with -Wl,-z,now option to get a non-lazy binding. Unfortunately this option - while supported by many other linkers - is not always called this way. To avoid this problem, you can use the bindnow-flags function (in flag-o-matic eclass), that finds the flags to append to have the non-lazy binding on the current linker.
Code Listing 3.2: appending flags for now binding
inherit flag-o-matic
append-flags $(bindnow-flags)
As appending those flags is not always the best solution, it's usually preferred to patch the sources to use those flags just when linking the suid binaries. This can be tricky to allow use of non-GNU linkers. The solution is to use an undefined macro BINDNOW_FLAGS, and then either export the variabile in src_compile or use it to call the emake command.
Code Listing 3.3: example of emake call when overriding bindnow flags
inherit flag-o-matic
emake BINDNOW_FLAGS="$(bindnow-flags)" || die "emake failed"
malloc.h Header
Some time ago, on some systems, in order to have the malloc() function, you had to include the malloc.h header. Currently, this header is deprecated and should not be included, instead the stdlib.h header is enough to get the right prototype for the function.
When using glibc or uclibc, including malloc.h just adds stdlib.h to includes. On other systems it simply does not exist. On FreeBSD, malloc.h exists, but it is a "trap". It basically throws a compilation error, stopping the build process. This can be discouraging for users, but it's a good way to know what software needs to be fixed to not try to include that file.
There are two simple ways to deal with this problem:
• Remove the line that includes malloc.h and prepare a patch for upstream devs (if needed, add stdlib.h to the includes, to have malloc's definition)
• Add a test for malloc.h in (or, and protect the inclusion with a #ifdef HAVE_MALLOC_H .. #endif block, it works because the #error call bails out the preprocessor as well.
The first way is preferred, as malloc.h is a deprecated header and should not be used, although some projects that have to deal with very very very old systems would like to protect it with an additional check, even if this means having to deal with a longer configure stage.
Locale Libraries
One of the most used components in GNU software is gettext, a tool that allows the creation of i18n-capable packages (library and programs) with a relatively small amount of work and non-intrusive changes. Unfortunately, during the past years, the way gettext was integrated into GNU/Linux systems changed, creating a problem with Gentoo/FreeBSD now. Originally, the needed intl functions were always provided by gettext itself. Howerver, recent versions of GNU libc provides them inside the standard library itself, thus not requiring anymore the linking to libintl as is required for system using other libc's.
Similarly, libiconv is a GNU library that provides ways to convert text between different characters encodings. Its functions used to be always be provided always by libiconv, but now they are also embedded inside GNU libc. gettext, to provide its functionalities, uses libiconv; at the same time, libiconv can use gettext to proivde i18n support for itself. This is not a problem for GNU libc users, as both libintl and libiconv are inside libc, but it's a problem for non-glibc systems as this would add a circular depedency. To avoid this, nls support in libiconv is forcefully disabled.
Almost every package that depends on libiconv/gettext and uses autotools has already support to link to the right libraries on non-glibc systems. Unfortunately, this is not always enough: gettext guide states what the packages must do to make NLS support optional, but this is not always followed as intended, and intl functions are called also if NLS is disabled during configure stage, causing failure in linking on non-glibc systems (this doesn't appear as a problem on glibc systems, as the functions are always available on libc, and it doesn't need to be linked against, while on systems where libiconv and libintl are used it needs to be explicitely linked against that). This can be simply avoided protecting under #ifdef ENABLE_NLS .. #endif blocks the calls to setlocale(), testdomain() and other intl functions. This way, they will be called only when gettext is requested and linked against.
There's then the opposite problem: when building with NLS support, some packages fail with undefined references to functions like libintl_gettext. This happens because the package does not really add the variables to link against to the linking command, that is, it misses to link to libintl when the functions are not provided by the libc. For autotooled packages the library that contains the library to link against for libintl_* functions is LTLIBINTL, while the one for libiconv_* function is LTLIBICONV. Don't be confused by the LT prefix, those are not dependent on libtool presence, but rather means that libintl/libiconv were built with libtool, so passes -L${libdir} -lintl commandline instead of pointing directly to the .so file.
Code Listing 3.4: that links correctly against libintl
somebinary_LDADD = $(LTLIBINTL)
The way gettext and libiconv are used by some GNU software, with respect to generic software, actually adds a couple more problems to Gentoo/*BSD systems. Packages like tar, gettext, glib2 and libiconv themselves create, for some reason, a ${libdir}/charset.alias. This file is going to have collisions with every package that creates one, so this will not be a good thing. The solution is to let libiconv install the only instance of it, and remove it from every other package, that's why some packages have one rm -f /usr/$(get_libdir)/charset.alias line. Remember that the -f is needed, as the file won't be created by Gentoo/Linux with glibc.
Another problem can be defining the dependencies for packages. It's always a bit of a problem knowing if gettext must be a runtime dependency or just a build time dependency, and whether it is related to the nls USE flag or not. On a glibc-based system gettext is a build-time dependency if nls USE flag is enabled (and the package does not regenerate autotools support files), or an unconditional build-time dependency when autopoint needs to be run. On a non-glibc system, gettext is also a run-time dependency when building with nls useflag enabled. While currently gettext and libiconv are in the list of system packages for Gentoo/*BSD ports, the complete dependencies should be stated as:
Code Listing 3.5: gettext dependancy sample
RDEPEND="nls? ( virtual/libintl )"
DEPEND="nls? ( sys-devel/gettext )"
Obviously this is true when nls USE flag is present and is honored by both the ebuild and the configure script. However, please remember that --disable-nls presence on configure --help does not always mean that nls support can be disabled or is even present.
Similarly, the packages that uses the iconv() function and thus requires libiconv package when building on non-GLIBC systems, have to depend on virtual/libiconv, that doesn't add extra dependencies on GLIBC users but satisfy the dependencies for non-GLIBC users.
yacc and byacc
Other packages that needs special treatment for Gentoo/*BSD are yacc and byacc. Their sources are present inside the base system of FreeBSD and others BSD, but they are different from the original yacc/byacc, so it's better to use these versions, more updated than the ones released and in portage.
For this reason, when a package depends on yacc or byacc, it should put a || ( ) dependency with the package providing the same command on FreeBSD: sys-freebsd/freebsd-ubin.
If that dependency becomes widespread, a new virtual would be proposed.
Code Listing 3.6: Dependencies for a package needing yacc.
|| ( dev-util/yacc sys-freebsd/freebsd-ubin )"
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Publication numberUS4617461 A
Publication typeGrant
Application numberUS 06/603,876
Publication dateOct 14, 1986
Filing dateApr 25, 1984
Priority dateApr 25, 1984
Fee statusLapsed
Publication number06603876, 603876, US 4617461 A, US 4617461A, US-A-4617461, US4617461 A, US4617461A
InventorsRichard I. Ely, Wunnava V. Subbarao
Original AssigneeBurroughs Corporation
Export CitationBiBTeX, EndNote, RefMan
External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, Espacenet
Fluorescent optical switch and keyboard apparatus
US 4617461 A
Fluorescent optical switch and keyboard apparatus wherein a plurality of fluorescent optical key switches are arranged in a matrix array of rows and columns with a key disposed at each column-row intersection and wherein each key carries a fluorescent optically reflective element thereon. A single optical photo-diode disposed at each key location is caused to operate in three discrete modes with respect to the fluorescent element. In one mode the diode emits light which is caused to be reflected upon key when the key is depressed. In another mode the reflected light striking the diode causes the diode to act as a photo-receptor effectively indicating key actuation.
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What is claimed is:
1. Fluorescent optical switch and keyboard apparatus comprising:
photo-optical means adapted to operate in a light emitting, a light receiving and a passive mode,
fluorescent means disposed adjacent to said photo-optical means and capable of movement from a light blocking to a light passing position, and
circuit means interconnected to said photo-optical means for energizing said photo-optical means to a level causing said photo-optical means to emit light for impingement upon said fluorescent means when said fluorescent means is disposed in a light fluorescent position, said circuit means thereafter biasing said photo-optical means so as to cause said photo-optical means to act as a light receptor and to generate an electrical signal output indicating the actuation of the device.
2. The combination according to claim 1 wherein said photo-optical means further comprises a photo-diode.
3. The combination according to claim 1 wherein said fluorescent means is carried by the key stem of a photo-optical keyboard.
4. The combination according to claim 1 wherein said fluorescent means comprises a fluorescent coating on a support structure.
5. Fluorescent optical switch and keyboard apparatus comprising:
a matrix array of rows and columns of keys arranged to form a keyboard,
a photo-diode disposed adjacent to the key stem of each key,
a fluorescent material having a delay time commensurate with the response time of said photo-diode coated on one portion of said key stem,
electrical circuit means for biasing said photo-diode first in a forward direction so as to cause the diode to emit light for impingement upon the fluorescent material and for then biasing said photo-diode in the reverse direction causing said diode to act as a light receptor, and
microprocessor means for controlling the electrical signals input to and output from said photo-diode effective to indicate key actuation.
6. The combination according to claim 5 further including a row driver for each row of photo-diode and being capable of responding to three discrete states of operation of said diodes.
7. The combination according to claim 5 wherein said microprocessor means further includes a separate amplifier for each column of photo-diode.
1. Field of the Invention
This invention relates generally to photo-optical keyboard apparatus and more specifically to the concept of utilizing a single photo-optical component as both a light generator and light detector in a matrix array for use, for example, in a keyboard.
2. Description of the Prior Art
The vast majority of presently available photo-optical keyboard constructions utilize multiple light generators and multiple light detectors. Usually, these components are arranged in rows and columns with the light generators disposed at the row positions and the light detectors disposed at the column positions or vice versa depending on the designer's choice.
This multiplicity of component assemblies is not only expensive but also complicated to assemble, maintain and operate as a result of the miniaturization involved. In addition, the printed wiring boards which are required for such apparatus are also expensive to produce due to the complex circuitry employed with the multiplicity of component assemblies.
The present invention is based upon the concept that a single component can be employed to perform two completely different though related functions. In the present instance, it has been discovered that one discrete electrical component, namely an optical-photo diode, is capable of functioning both as a light generating device as well as a light detecting device by means of suitable electronic circuitry. By coating the movable portion of a key switch (blade) with fluorescent material and arranging the key blade adjacent to the active portion of a common photo-diode, the photo-diode through suitable biasing can be caused to first emit light and then to detect the reflected light emitted by the fluorescent material on the key blade. Thus by moving the key under finger pressure, for example, the light emitted by the LED causes fluorescence in the material which persists long enough to be detected by the LED when it is later biased as a detector. The light is caused to be reflected back onto the diode which now acts as a photoreceptor due to the timed change in bias producing an output signal indicating that the switch has been activated or closed.
By arranging a plurality of fluorescent optical key switches in an array matrix of rows and columns, a low-cost, photo-optical keyboard has been conceived. The electronics involved is fairly straightforward and inexpensive and provides a keyboard with N-key rollover as well as the typical keyboard features of conventional keyboards but with the greatly reduced component complexity while increasing component and system reliability. The construction is capable of operating at very low voltage and current levels which in turn reduces the heat generated while tending to increase overall reliability of the system.
FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of the fluorescent key concept of the present invention;
FIG. 2 are waveforms illustrating the LED and photoreceptor actions of the photodiode of the present invention;
FIG. 3 is a schematic illustration of the comparator amplifier and waveforms for the invention;
FIG. 4 is a diagrammatic illustration of a photo-optical keyboard in accordance with the present invention;
FIG. 5 is a schematic representation of a power supply for the keyboard implementation of the invention; and
FIG. 6 illustrates the drive waveforms for the keyboard of the subject invention.
FIGS. 7A, 7B comprise a combined functional schematic and associated waveforms for a row driver for the keyboard of the subject inventions.
In order to minimize the number of light generating and receiving devices, e.g., LEDs and photodetectors, it has been proposed to employ the same physical component both as a light emitter as well as a light detector in a switching mechanism. It is further proposed to provide a keyboard array utilizing these same components in a matrix arrangement effectively reducing the number of previously required separate light generators and detectors.
As shown in the highly diagrammatic schematic illustration of FIG. 1, a switching device 10 in accordance with the present invention, is seen to include a conventional photodiode 12 which is disposed adjacent to the movable portion, e.g., blade 14, of a keyboard key member 16. The confronting (facing) portion of blade 14 is provided with a fluorescent light reflective surface 18 thereon.
In the "up" or inactive position of switch 10, the light rays 20 exiting from LED 12 are ineffective since the reflective surface 18 is out of position relative to the active portion of the LED. However, in the "down" or active position of switch 10, the light rays 20 are reflected back from the fluorescent surface 18 onto the active surface of the diode 12.
Diode 12 is first forward biased, FIG. 1, so that the diode acts as a light emitting member (LED) when point ○a is driven negative during time T.sub.1 (FIG. 2). During this time node ○b is also negative. During time T.sub.2, point ○a is driven positive. Diode 12 is now reverse biased and acts as a photodiode detecting the light incident on surface 18. The key surface coating 18 comprises a fluorescent material which has the property of retaining optical energy and gradually re-emitting this energy in the form of light as required.
With key 16 in the "up" or inactive position (not pressed), no light will be incident upon surface 18 and there will be no light retention. Point ○b will be near 0 volts as seen in Section I of FIG. 2 (trace 2).
When key 16 is depressed or activated to the "down" position, during time T.sub.1 (when diode 10 is acting as an LED), light from the diode strikes the fluorescent surface 18 of key 16 and optical energy is voluntarily retained by the surface. During time T.sub.2, (Section II of the diagram), this surface becomes a light emitter and the emitted rays 20 now strike the diode 12 which acts as a photodiode. This action causes a photocurrent I to flow through diode 12 generating a positive going signal at ○b as seen at T.sub.2 in FIG. 2, (Section II). This signal signifies that key 16 has been activated or pressed "down". Processing this signal through an electrical amplifier 24 provides a clean logic signal at ○c FIG. 2, as shown at Section II T.sub.2. The optical retentivity of the fluorescent material coating 18 should last for a minimum of a few milliseconds in order to give a conclusive (positive) light output during interval T.sub.2 Section II.
The construction in accordance with the present invention minimizes the requirement for numerous photodiodes and photodetectors as well as simplifying the associated electronics effectively providing a noise-free switching apparatus.
Fluorescent photo-optical keyboard apparatus 26 conceived in accordance with the teaching of this invention is illustrated diagrammatically in more or less detail in FIGS. 4, 5 and 6, which will be described hereinafter.
As seen first in FIG. 4, the keyboard 26 comprises 16 fluorescent optical switching devices 10 arranged in a 4 16 keys identified as 16).
The power distribution is shown schematically in FIG. 5 and is intended to be self-explanatory as applied to the keyboard of FIG. 4. It is noted that FIG. 5 exemplifies an amplifier as designated A.sub.3 in FIG. 4.
The schematically illustrated keyboard of FIG. 4 comprises an array of rows and columns of keys 16 arranged in the previously mentioned 4 matrix. Each key stem or blade 14 carries a fluorescent coating 18 and is disposed adjacent to a respective opto-electronic component, e.g., a photodiode 12. The rows of keys are identified as K.sub.0 through K.sub.f inclusive, while the diodes 12 are labeled D.sub.0 through D.sub.f inclusive.
The diodes 12 are disposed in columns (as shown in FIG. 4) and are serially, electrically coupled to respective amplifiers identified as A.sub.0, A.sub.1, A.sub.2, and A.sub.3 of electrical amplifier package 24. The negative poles of diodes 12 are electrically serially connected to a respective row driver 28, each of which is capable of responding to three states of operation, as earlier described in connection with FIG. 1.
The outputs of amplifiers A.sub.0 through A.sub.3 are individually connected to an operably associated microcomputer over lines identified as Y.sub.0 through Y.sub.3, respectively. Bias resistors 30 are connected between the positive pole of each diode and the reference ground connection.
With the voltages and currents as shown in FIG. 5 and FIG. 6 when X.sub.0 is driven "low", i.e., near system ground, diodes D.sub.0 through D.sub.3 become immediately forward biased and act as LEDs, emitting light. If any one of the keys (K.sub.0 through K.sub.3), 16 are actuated, i.e., depressed, fluorescent surface 18 is exposed to the light and stores optical energy for emission later on.
When X.sub.0 is driven high (near, substantially equal to 5 volts) D.sub.0 through D.sub.3 become reverse biased and act as photodiodes. The light emitted by any key surface now actuated (which has been exposed before and is now storing optical energy), strikes the corresponding diode 12 producing a photocurrent through this latter member. This causes the corresponding voltages V.sub.0 through V.sub.3 to go more positive than the reference voltage V.sub.R, which in turn causes the system output lines Y.sub.0 through Y.sub.3 to go high (refer to FIG. 4). By observing the relationship between X and Y signals, it then becomes possible to identify the key being actuated. Any signals on output lines Y.sub.0 through Y.sub.3 indicates those keys in row X.sub.0 were depressed. To scan row X.sub.1, X.sub.0 is pulled to a H.sub.2 state so no signal can flow and the cycle is repeated for the keys in row X.sub.1. For example if X.sub.0 is activated and V.sub.2 and hence Y.sub.2 is observed to be active high signal it amounts to key K.sub.2 being activated which is common element for X.sub.0 row and Y.sub.2 column. This is illustrated in FIG. 4. Thus K.sub.0 . . . K.sub.3 activations determined when X.sub.0 is activated.
When X.sub.0 is pulled to a H.sub.z (high impedance) state, Row 0 is effectively disconnected. By activating X.sub.1, it is possible to determine K.sub.4 through K.sub.7 key actuations, and so on.
The complete scanning of the keyboard is accomplished by sequentially actuating row drivers for X.sub.0 through X.sub.3 and observing Y.sub.0 through Y.sub.3. It is noted that actuations of X signifies the steps of pulling it first low, then high and finally into its tri-state (3rd state).
FIG. 6 illustrates X.sub.0 through X.sub.3 waveforms during operation of the system. The microcomputer easily generates such a set of waveforms and accepts Y.sub.0 through Y.sub.3 signals and validates which key or keys have been actuated.
Thus, if Y.sub.0 through Y.sub.3 =0100 during X.sub.0 at high level, this signals that key K.sub.1 is actuated. On the other hand, if Y.sub.0 through Y.sub.3 =1100 when X.sub.2 is activated, this signals two keys K.sub.C and K.sub.D have been actuated. The microprocessor will generate a logic low or high on a data line, connected to the input of a tri-state bus driver device such as SN 4LS241. Also it will generate a tri-state control signal. The composite effect is a waveform similar to -X.sub.0 -, as shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B.
Thus, the system effectively provides for N-key rollover while maintaining all other functions of conventional keyboards while simultaneously greatly reducing the number of relatively expensive components required for the system. Each row is scanned, one at a time and Y.sub.0 . . . Y.sub.3 provide information about wich key or keys are deactivated. Thus, each key has unique identification code in terms of X signals and -Y- signals and can be identified uniquely. In case of multiple closure the keys are identified in scanning sequence. This is the property of -N- key rollover, which the present system has.
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U.S. Classification250/229, 341/31
International ClassificationH03K17/969
Cooperative ClassificationH03K17/969
European ClassificationH03K17/969
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Dec 22, 1998FPExpired due to failure to pay maintenance fee
Effective date: 19981014
Oct 11, 1998LAPSLapse for failure to pay maintenance fees
May 5, 1998REMIMaintenance fee reminder mailed
Mar 29, 1994FPAYFee payment
Year of fee payment: 8
Mar 22, 1990FPAYFee payment
Year of fee payment: 4
Nov 22, 1988ASAssignment
Effective date: 19880509
Apr 25, 1984ASAssignment
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