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SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – The group that owns thousands of former Nortel patents filed its first patent lawsuit on Thursday against a familiar target: Google, the company it outbid in the Nortel bankruptcy auction.
Rockstar, a consortium jointly owned by Apple, Microsoft, Blackberry, Ericsson and Sony, sued Google in a Texas federal court, accusing the internet search company of infringing seven patents. The patents cover technology that helps match search terms with relevant advertising, the lawsuit said, which is the core of Google's search business.
Representatives for Google and Rockstar could not immediately be reached for comment.
In 2011 Google placed an initial $ 900 million (561 million pounds) bid for Nortel's thousands of patents. The company increased its bid several times, ultimately offering as high as $ 4.4 billion. However, Rockstar acquired the portfolio for $ 4.5 billion.
Google then acquired Motorola Mobility for $ 12.5 billion, a deal driven partly by Motorola's library of patents.
"Despite losing in its attempt to acquire the patents-in-suit at auction, Google has infringed and continues to infringe," the lawsuit said.
Rockstar is seeking increased damages against Google, as it claims Google's patent infringement is wilful, according to the complaint.
The case in U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas is Rockstar Consortium US LP and Netstar Technologies LLC vs. Google, 13-893.
(Reporting by Dan Levine; editing by Andrew Hay)


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Hi Ladies!
You may have noticed a lack of posts this week – I have just been so tired, too tired to post, reply to emails or do very much other than eat cereal and oranges! I hope to feel more energetic soon and can work on this blog and the others I have been neglecting, plus some videos!
I thought I'd leave you with a video I saw yesterday which features a moving message from the UN secretary general Ban Ki-moon:
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Are Harry Styles + Daisy Lowe Dating?
Harry Styles is always the source of a good dating rumor. This week's possible paramour? Oh, just Gavin Rossdale's daughter Daisy Lowe.
Word is that the One Direction heartthrob is secretly dating the model. They reportedly met through mutual friends Nick Grimshaw (the pal with whom Hazza was rumored to be bisexual) and Kelly Osbourne.
The photo below is from three months ago but that's when the spark supposedly ignited.
Harry's romance resume is full of big names – Taylor Swift (bad breakup), Cara Delevingne (rumor) and Kendall Jenner (PR stunt), to name a few.
Dunno Daisy? Her dad is the Bush frontman and she dated Matt Smith of 'Doctor Who.' Word is she also dallied with British rapper Tinie Tempah, too.
If she and Hazza are engaging in a little hookage, she's robbing the cradle, since she is 24 to his 19. Rawr!
However, the 1D member did say that he is single just a week ago on 'GMA' so who knows. Maybe he and Daisy are just pals!


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WINTER PARK, Fla. - The Georgia Southwestern women's basketball team improved to 3-0 after a 65-56 win over previously unbeaten Florida Tech on Friday afternoon in the second game of the Rollins College Thanksgiving Classic. GSW had four players score in double digits, led by a game-high 16 points from Jessica Bivins.
Southwestern grabbed the lead, 8-6, with 17:45 remaining in the first half and never trailed the rest of the way. The Lady Hurricanes opened a 13-point advantage early in the second half before Florida Tech tied the game at 51-51 with just under seven minutes left in the contest.
The Lady Hurricanes closed out the afternoon on a 14-5 run.
GSW shot 40.6 percent from the floor for the game, while holding Tech to 29.3 percent.
Florida Tech (4-1) won the battle of the boards, 51-48, but Southwestern held a 34-18 bench points advantage.
Tania Walters and Cierra Duhart added 11 points apiece for GSW. Duhart capped off a double-double by snagging a game-high 17 rebounds. Terra Branch chipped in 10 points.
Kristen Dixon led Florida Tech with 16 points.
Southwestern returns to the hardwood on Saturday afternoon to face tournament host Rollins College at 1 p.m.


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Developer challenges order stalling plan to bring Bridgewater Associates from Westport to Stamford
Building and Land Technology is expected to defend the 2011 demolition of a Stamford boatyard as it tries this week to overturn a cease-and-desist order from land-use officials -- an action that has blocked progress on the developer's application to build an 850,000-square-foot headquarters for Westport hedge fund Bridgewater Associates in Stamford's South End.
The logjam occurred in July 2012 when the cease-and-desist order issued by the city prevented BLT from proceeding with construction activity at a 14-acre site near Dyke Lane and Bateman Way, except for an approved environmental remediation of the land that costs $35 million.
Zoning Board Chairman Thomas Mills said until BLT brings forward a well-considered plan to replace the destroyed boatyard, a review of the proposed Bridgewater headquarters plan is premature.
The city's Zoning Board of Appeals is set to consider BLT's appeal of the order at a public hearing at 7 p.m. Wednesday on the fourth floor of the Stamford Government Center, 888 Washington Blvd. The stop-work order stipulates fines for failure to have a plan for a replacement boatyard field with land-use officials.
"We don't know any more than we did in July 2012 about where the boatyard is going," Mills said. "They've submitted a Bridgewater application, but it doesn't do any good without a working boatyard."
BLT General Counsel and spokesman John Freeman said last week disputed the city's basis for the cease-and-desist order in July 2012, which charged the developer with violating the state's Coastal Area Management Act and zoning regulations that preserved the property for maritime uses.
Freeman said the developer complied with city zoning official's request to submit plans for a new boatyard in September 2012, when it brought forward a plan to relocate the facility to a 3.5-acre parcel at 205 Magee Ave.
Mills said that proposal didn't meet the requirements for a boatyard, with the developer lacking water rights to launch or dock boats on the property.
The order issued in July 2012 came after the developer failed to provide a plan to redevelop the site after demolishing the boatyard.
About a month after the ban, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy announced the state was negotiating for Bridgewater Associates to come to Harbor Point as part of BLT's 80-acre, $3.2 billion redevelopment of the South End.
BLT first filed its appeal of the cease-and-desist order in October 2012, but the appeal has been tabled repeatedly by the city's Zoning Board of Appeals as then-Mayor Michael Pavia and his successor, recently elected Mayor David Martin attempted to negotiate plans to build a new boatyard.
After months of discussion, in October, BLT withdrew a proposed license agreement that would have relocated the boatyard to a 6-acre piece of land at 205 Magee Ave. and given the developer adjacent city land. In exchange for the 2.5 acres of municipal property, under the proposal the city was to receive $5 million in public improvements, including a new animal shelter.
During the public hearing process begun in August, dozens of boaters and residents pressed the city's planning board to reject the deal, raising concerns about the function of the proposed boating facility and the propriety of including city parkland as part of the boatyard's footprint. Residents also wondered whether $5 million in improvements would be compensation from BLT to the city.
Michael Pollard, chief of staff for Mayor David Martin, said the new mayor and other officials have met with BLT to discuss ways to facilitate the Bridgewater deal and also restore the boatyard.
In November, Martin said he would seek to convince BLT and Bridgewater Associates to drop their plans to build the headquarters on the site of the demolished marina in favor of another site, possibly adjacent to the Stamford train station.
Last week, Pollard said discussions between the mayor and BLT have focused on understanding the priorities of both sides rather than specific scenarios involving the development of Bateman Way.
"We've met with BLT and look forward to working very closely with them," Pollard said. "We're making sure we're aware of all the concerns they have and the concerns of citizens are, so that whatever actions are taken are carefully studied and considered."
It remains unclear whether any fines will be assessed against BLT for the boatyard demolition under the initial July 2012 order. The order stipulated that failure to present a boatyard or marina plan within 10 days would trigger city fines of $250 a day and a civil penalty of up to $2,500.
Maureen Boylan, president of Save Our Boatyard and a Shippan resident, said the city needs to assess the fines on BLT or signal to all developers that Stamford's zoning restrictions can be ignored. Boylan's group has maintained that BLT is obligated by the 2007 approval of the Harbor Point complex to restore the boatyard at the Bateman Way site.
"It's ironic that here we are, two years to the date of the boatyard being demolished, and there have been no fines or penalties until now," Boylan said. "I would like to see the fines enforced, because if not, this will give any developer precedent to disregard our municipal codes and state regulations."
Jackie Lightfield, executive director for the Stamford Partnership, a nonprofit economic development and urban renewal organization, said she views BLT's Bridgewater pitch to the city -- including efforts to restore Kosciuszko Park and include public-access walkways through the Bridgewater site -- as benefiting more residents than a boatyard would.
"From an economic development standpoint, young people want to do things and want to have fun enjoying the environment," Lightfield said. "Canoers, kayakers and other groups have as much interest in the waterfront as boaters and manufacturing, and land-use policy should recognize that."


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Coinciding with the arrival of Ramadan and its associated shift in traffic patterns in the region, Continental, the premium German tire manufacturer and long-dedicated advocate of greater safety on the roads, has released a set of driving tips to highlight the need to exercise caution while driving.
At a time when people in the Middle East are even more focused on self-control and generosity, the holy month also provides an opportunity for drivers to reflect on and improve their own behaviour on the roads. By developing a series of driving tips tailored to the region, Continental endeavours to help drivers lower the number of road traffic accidents in the region and ultimately achieve their goal of Vision Zero: an ambitious global campaign to achieve zero fatalities, zero injuries and zero accidents.
Globally, road traffic injuries are the leading cause of preventable death, claiming more than 1.2 million lives per year, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO) in a recent report on the global status of road safety. The third such report conducted by the United Nations' health agency, provides startling data on road traffic injuries.
The Middle East has one of the highest rates of road traffic fatalities, with estimated rates of 12.8, 10.9, and 27.4 deaths resulting from road accidents per 100,000 population in Egypt, United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia respectively. This is a stark comparison to countries leading international standards for road safety such as Sweden (2.8), the United Kingdom (2.9) and the Netherlands (3.4).
With rising temperatures in the Middle East region, and the potential of additional side effects for those fasting during the holy month of Ramadan, drivers need to be especially careful. Additionally, traffic patterns, that see the number of cars on the roads soar as people travel to break their fast at Iftar, present drivers with a greater need than usual to consider a number of skills and demonstrate certain attitudes while driving. To help stay safe on the roads this Ramadan, Continental recommends:
Continental, a pioneer in road safety for more than 140 years, takes their claim to the next level with the 'Vision Zero' campaign. The company is proud to provide holistic expertise in the key technologies for more road safety with high-tech tires inflated to the correct pressure and with adequate tread depth. For more information, visit: www.continental-tires.com/car/company/vision-zero.


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I have a 2010 D chanter made by Thomas Aebi, in boxwood, ivory imitation mounts, Kennedy model (very well in tune), 2 silver keys (F natural and C natural), silver top with stop-key, + an additional boxwood top with silver mounts.
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Reason for sale : to funding the upcoming reception of a "fully keyed" chanter by Thomas.
Price : 2400 euros negotiable
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My name is Colin Barrett, and I'm an engineer & designer. Among other things, I ran Springs & Struts, a software consulting company, and worked on Adium, an IM client for Mac OS X. Now I work on UIKit.
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USN-2034-1: OpenStack Keystone vulnerability
25 November 2013
keystone vulnerability
A security issue affects these releases of Ubuntu and its derivatives:
- Ubuntu 13.10
- Ubuntu 13.04
- Ubuntu 12.10
Keystone would improperly remove roles when it was configured to use the LDAP backend.
Software Description
- keystone - OpenStack identity service
Brant Knudson discovered a logic error in the LDAP backend in Keystone where removing a role on a tenant for a user who does not have that role would instead add the role to the user. An authenticated user could use this to gain privileges. Ubuntu is not configured to use the LDAP Keystone backend by default.
Update instructions
The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions:
- Ubuntu 13.10
- python-keystone - 1:2013.2-0ubuntu1.1
- Ubuntu 13.04
- python-keystone - 1:2013.1.4-0ubuntu1.1
- Ubuntu 12.10
- python-keystone - 2012.2.4-0ubuntu3.3
To update your system, please follow these instructions: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Security/Upgrades.
In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.


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As the leaves begin to turn and the weather gets cooler, the impulse to stay in and hibernate gets stronger -- which can spell boredom and relationship ruts. Fire up your romance with one of these fun fall activities, and you'll have enough spark to keep your passion burning red hot all the way through winter!
Aries (March 21 - April 19)
The Ram isn't a conventionally romantic sign -- quiet nights in front of the fire and candlelit dinners bore Aries to tears. They need action and excitement, and when the adrenaline flows, so does the passion. This sign would dig the competitive, jubilant atmosphere of a football game. Just hope that their favorite team wins -- the only thing an Aries hates worse than boredom is losing.
Taurus (April 20 - May 20)
When it comes to romance, the Bull likes to keep it traditional. A horseback ride through the country with rolling hills and dazzling fall foliage has enough old-fashioned romance to put them -- and keep them -- in the mood. Find a cozy country inn for dinner, and don't skimp on the bill -- this sign likes quality and usually assumes that the more you pay, the more you get.
Gemini (May 21 - June 20)
Brainy Gemini is always interested in what's happening on the political landscape, so a rally would fit the bill. Not only would it give them the chance to quench their thirst for knowledge on the issues, it would give the two of you hours of discussion and debate afterward. If you can keep up your end of the conversation, you can steal your Gemini's heart. Are you up for the challenge?
Cancer (June 21 - July 22)
Crabs spend a lot of time taking care of everyone around them, so their favorite dates are ones where they get to kick back and relax. Make your Cancer some hot cocoa, grab some blankets and cuddle up in front of a fireplace or an old romantic movie like Breakfast at Tiffany's or An Affair to Remember. And don't forget the marshmallows and whipped cream -- for this sign, the more decadent, the better.
Leo (July 23 - Aug 22)
Lions like to be treated like the king (or queen) of the jungle, so the more extravagant the plans, the more likely you'll be to capture -- and keep -- this sign's heart. Schedule a weekend getaway to a romantic bed and breakfast with all the amenities -- breakfast in bed, jacuzzi and a fireplace. You'll need to eat at some point, so make sure you take them to the best, hippest restaurant in town for dinner.
Virgo (Aug 23 - Sept 22)
Health-conscious and eco-friendly Virgos love farms, so a day of apple or pumpkin picking would give them the opportunity to get their hands dirty and become one with nature. Afterward, make an apple pie or pumpkin soup together, or let your type-A personality date put up their feet and relax -- something they rarely do normally -- while you do all the work.
Libra (Sept 23 - Oct 22)
Sophisticated Libras like the finer things in life, so take this refined sign for a vineyard tour. If you're not well-versed in wine, you might want to pick up a copy of Wine-Tasting for Dummies first. The more "hint of pepper" and "floral notes" you can dish out, the better. And make sure you dress to impress, as Libras embody all things stylish.
Scorpio (Oct 23 - Nov 21)
This sign loves mysteries and puzzles, so a trek through a corn maze would appeal to their inner investigator. Just make sure you have a post-maze activity lined up, as this sign will find their way out faster than any other. A drive to the area's most notorious haunted houses would fit the bill -- but make sure you establish some ground rules ahead of time, as Scorpios aren't above breaking and entering to pursue a ghost.
Sagittarius (Nov 22 - Dec 21)
Sagittarians are the adventurers of the zodiac, so a challenging hike to a peak they've never visited would put them in the mood for love. Just make sure you can keep up with the Archer -- if you want to accompany them on their journeys, you have to prove you're worthy. This sign has no qualms about traveling alone, so prove that you're an able fellow wanderer.
Capricorn (Dec 22 - Jan 19)
Goats love to feel like they're always accomplishing something, so to win this sign's heart, plan a day of raking leaves. But beware: they won't like the part where you jump in the pile at the end and ruin all your hard work. It's your job to relax them with conversation -- when they finally do ease up enough to make the leap, they'll love the feeling of release. Just make sure to rake up the mess afterward.
Aquarius (Jan 20 - Feb 18)
When planning a date with an Aquarius, the quirkier, the better. They like to travel in packs, so a group tour like a ghost walk would keep their attention and appeal to their interest in the supernatural. They also spend a lot of time on humanitarian causes, so cleaning up a local park for the winter would give them a sense of purpose. Plus, they'd be impressed that you even suggested it.
Pisces (Feb 19 - March 20)
As the dreamiest of all signs, the Fish likes to connect on a spiritual level as well as on the emotional and physical plane. Take them to a weekend camping retreat that includes yoga, meditation or reflection. You'll get an opportunity to enjoy the dazzling fall landscape together, as well as the chance to relate to each other in a deeper, more meaningful way.


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Countdown begins to the FIVB Volleyball Women's World Championship
And volleyball fever has been building in Italy recently. The third weekend of the FIVB Volleyball World League Intercontinental Round saw Italy and Poland play each other at the open air Foro Italico Sports Complex in Rome, where the host team was spurred on to a win by thousands of enthusiastic volleyball fans. Fans also had the opportunity to get up-and-close and personal with the Women's World Championship trophy, which was on display in Rome for members of the public to enjoy.
When the action starts in Rome on September 23, defending champions Russia (WR 6) will begin their bid for a third successive title when they take on Thailand (WR 12) in their opening match of the tournament.
The first round of the FIVB Women's World Championship Italy 2014 will take place from September 23 to 28, in Roma, Trieste, Verona and Bari, with a total of 12 matches played on the opening day of the first round.
In Pool A, Argentina (WR 18) will take on Croatia (WR 24), the Dominican Republic (WR 8) will play against Germany (WR 9) and hosts Italy (WR 4) will take on Tunisia (WR 27) in Roma.
The Pool B matches in Trieste will see Canada (WR 20) take on Cameroon (WR 26) and Serbia (WR 7) play against Turkey (WR 11). The last pool B match of the day will see Brazil (WR 1) – current Olympic champions and 2013 FIVB World Grand Prix and FIVB World Grand Champions Cup title holders – take on Bulgaria (WR 35). The South Americans are hoping to add to their impressive list of recent accolades with their first ever World Championship title.
Verona will host Pool C matches between the Netherlands (WR 18) and Kazakhstan (WR 23), Russia (WR 6) and Thailand (WR 12), and USA (WR 2) and the NORCECA 6 representative.
Finally Pool D in Bari will see China (WR 5) against Puerto Rico (WR 17), Japan (WR 3) take on Azerbaijan (WR 37) and Cuba (WR 21) play Belgium (WR 22).
The FIVB Volleyball Women's World Championship Italy 2014 will be divided into three phases. In the first phase, the 24 participating teams are divided into four pools of six teams following the Drawing of Lots, which took place in Parma on March 10. The teams will play in a round-robin system over five days – three matches per day - with four cities (Rome, Trieste, Bari and Verona) hosting a pool each.
The top four teams of each pool will advance to the second round (in Bari, Trieste, Verona and Modena), where the 16 teams will be split into two pools of eight (top four teams of Pool A and D will play in Pool E, top four of Pool B and Pool C will play in Pool F), with the top three of each pool advancing to the third round.
The top three teams from the two second-round pools will advance to the third round with the winners, placed in each pool, while the second and third will be drawn. The third and final round will consist of a round-robin system, with the top two teams of each pool advancing to the semi-finals before the final takes place in Milan on October 12. The third ranked teams will be tied for fifth place.
Italy will host the FIVB Volleyball Women's World Championship for the first time ever. As one of volleyball's strongest and proudest nations, the best of women's volleyball will have a wonderful stage to perform on, especially after an outstanding standard was set during the FIVB Volleyball Men's World Championship in 2010.
Italy has hosted many women's competitions in the past - the FIVB Junior World Championships in 1985, four European Championships (1971, 1991, 1999 and 2011) and three finals of the FIVB Grand Prix (2003, 2004, 2006) - but it is the first time for the FIVB Women's World Championship.
A record number of 279 teams participated in the qualification process for the 2014 FIVB Volleyball World Championships. This total, coming from 166 national federations across the five FIVB confederations, represents an increase of 65 teams from the previous best of 214 teams from 119 federations for the 2010 World Championships (compared with 102 in 2006, 72 in 2002 and 63 in 1998).
There were 127 teams that have played in the qualification process for the Women's World Championship.
Russia won their second straight FIVB Volleyball Women's World Championship title in Japan in 2010 after beating Brazil in the final. Japan completed the podium after beating USA in the bronze medal match.
Russia are the most successful nation in the history of the World Championship having won a total of seven titles with their predecessors – the Soviet Union. Cuba (WR 21) and Japan (WR 3) have both triumphed on three occasions, China (WR 5) twice, and World Championship hosts Italy (WR 4) once (2002).


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It's hard to believe The Simpsons have been on the air for almost a quarter of a century, but season 24 is just around the corner and Fox has just released this teaser for the season premiere airing September 30 in the US.
It's election time in Springfield and Homer has to decide between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney, with grave results when he finally casts his vote. In a mere minute and half the clip takes jabs at everything from voter registration, to Obamacare, to Romney's tax returns, to a very Foxconn-like Chinese factory. This clip looks solid, but can the series hold out for another season? Fox seems to think so. [YouTube via NewLaunches via Mashable]


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|For an overview of Mister Gutsies in the Fallout series of games, see Mister Gutsy.
The Mister Gutsy is a variant of robot found in the Mojave Wasteland in 2281. It is the military model of the much more common civilian Mister Handy model.
Mister Gutsy is a line of military robot models created by General Atomics International. It is a militarized version of the Type-I Mister Handy, an earlier civilian model robot created by the same company for use in household duties.
The Mister Gutsy, unlike the Mister Handy, is a dedicated combat robot and is easily distinguished from the Handy model by its military olive-drab paint job, U.S. Army roundel insignia, improved weapons and the replacement of its British butler voice with that of an American drill sergeant. This model was commissioned by the U.S. Army just before the Great War in 2077. They have distinctive "soldierly" personalities, with an advanced AI somewhat similar to that of the Mister Handy model. More likely than not, due to the conflict with China that caused the Great War, Mister Gutsies often scream anti-communist phrases, similar to Liberty Prime. Mister Gutsies also have a more "gung-ho" patriotic personality compared to the other combat robots found in the post-War United States.
Mister Gutsies use pre-War era plasma projectors for long range combat and flame throwers for close range fighting. Furthermore, what appear to be hardened steel plates used in their construction make Mister Gutsy models tough to beat.
The hardened Mister Gutsy has significantly higher damage resistance than the regular Mister Gutsy (on par with the average sentry bot).
The Mister Gutsy prototype is a series of robots that preceded the Mister Gutsy line, featuring the same weapons and AI but having weaker armor than their production model cousins.
Gameplay attributesEdit
Mister Gutsy units have two weaknesses: they can't use both weapons simultaneously, and will always switch to their flamer when their target is in range. Nearby explosions or crippling its thruster can temporarily knock it out of the air.
Mister Gutsies are more resistant to bullets than other robots, and armor-piercing rounds seem to have little effect on them. Their voice is also different from the East Coast variants, being quieter and higher pitched.
Mister GutsyEdit
Mister Gutsy, unlike the Mister Handy, is a dedicated combat robot and is easily distinguished from the Handy by its olive drab paint job, WWII-era US Army insignia and the replacement of its British butler voice with that of an American drill sergeant. It was commissioned by the U.S. Army just before the Great War in 2077. They have distinctive "military" personalities, and an advanced AI similar to that of the civilian variant, the Mister Handy.
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Hardened Mister GutsyEdit
These upgraded Mister Gutsies can be found guarding the crashed vertibird in the southern Mojave, along with hardened sentry bots. Their HP exceeds a regular Mister Gutsy's by fifty points, and their general toughness is on par with the average sentry bot. This is a result of their 10 Strength attribute, double that of the average Mister Gutsy.
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|Hardened Mister Gutsy
Mister Gutsy prototypeEdit
The Mister Gutsy prototype is a weaker variant of the regular Mister Gutsy. It uses the same AI and is equipped with the same weaponry as the regular series, but its armor is significantly weaker and it can be disabled fairly easily. One example of the prototype is encountered when exploring the empty houses in Nipton after the Legion's raid. This Mister Gutsy has already claimed the life of an unwary legionary, and an unwary player may join him, as the Gutsy is immediately hostile when you enter the house. According to notes on a terminal in the same house, the resident at that time had repaired the robot in order to impress any potential new women in town.
|Name (Base ID)
|Mister Gutsy prototype
Mr SteelEdit
Mr Steels are Mister Gutsy robot derivatives found in New Vegas Steel. Essentially re-painted as Mister Handy robots, they still come complete with plasma projectors and have 100 HP and 25 Damage Threshold, making them very durable opponents. They use the same skin as a standard Mister Handy.
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|Mr Steel
Mark series (Old World Blues)Edit
The Mister Gutsy Mark series only appear in the Fallout: New Vegas add-on Old World Blues. The series runs from Mark 1 to Mark 6 (with the exception of Mark 2, which cannot be found). Compared to the other Mister Gutsies found in Mojave, the Mark series in Big MT are harder to defeat, with their speed and durability being enhanced. They also work with other robotic/human enemies or appear in numbers. It's possible that two or three types appear at once, though this is a rare occurrence.
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|Mister Gutsy Mk1
|Mister Gutsy Mk3
|Mister Gutsy Mk4
|Mister Gutsy Mk5
|Mister Gutsy Mk6
- A handful of Mister Gutsies can be found around Nellis Air Force Base, HELIOS One, and Nellis array. There are also two in New Vegas Steel, though they do not respawn when killed.
- Several hardened Mister Gutsies are found near the crashed vertibird, along with a few hardened sentry bots.
- The Mister Gutsy prototype is found inside an empty house in Nipton.
- One will attack the player character when they are in the sacrificial chamber of Vault 11.
- Three Mr Gutsy's named "Mr. Steel" can be found in New Vegas Steel, and respawn every three in-game days.
- The Mark series of Mister Gutsy are only found in the Old World Blues add-on.
Notable Mister GutsyEdit
- A collectable model of the Fallout New Vegas Mister Gutsy can be found in Fallout 4.
Mister Gutsies appear in Fallout: New Vegas and its add-on Old world Blues.
Behind the scenesEdit
His quote "There's nothing I like better than the smell of plasma in the morning!" is a reference to Robert Duvall as Colonel Kilgore's line "I love the smell of napalm in the morning" from the movie Apocalypse Now.


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Testing Cat. 5 twisted-pair cable in a residence for performance compliance helps you deliver the results your customers expect.
After more than a decade of conceptualization, the home of the future may be just around the corner. But unlike something out of the Jetsons, tomorrow's home will resemble something closer to an office. Companies ranging from modem makers to television manufacturers are busy sketching visions of houses with electronic nerve centers that control everything from video service, Internet access, and security systems to HVAC and electrical systems.
Now the question is: Should you install high-performance cables in residential structures using a network configuration? The answer is yes! As broadband services move into the home, there must be a way to efficiently distribute the content. Experts believe that the use of unshielded twisted pair (UTP) Cat. 5 copper cabling will grow exponentially (see sidebar on this page).
Let's assume you've seen the market potential in home networking, and you now install low-voltage cabling in residences. You also consider voice/data/security/control cabling to be a multi-billion dollar growth industry with unlimited potential. So, after installing $3,000 to $4,000 in cabling and other gear for a homeowner, how can you assure the wiring provides the performance the customer expects?
By using appropriate hand-held test equipment, you can do what's called Cat. 5 certification or compliance testing, and give your customer that assurance. These stringent test requirements are described in detail in TIA/EIA Standard TSB-67, Transmission Performance Specifications for Field-Testing of Unshielded Twisted-Pair Cabling Systems. TSB-95 is another standard that covers additional testing parameters. As with everything else in the telecom industry, these test units continue to evolve.
These hand-held Cat. 5 testers come equipped with a master and slave unit, but they differ significantly in their product features, test times, and information readouts. Each unit has an auto-test function that displays such results as pass/fail, including tests to determine the cause of a "fail" readout.
Generally, a field tester can store the results of up to 500 "auto-tests." You can download these to a PC or a printer. The printout is your proof of proper wiring installation and network function. You can also select other diagnostic tests, such as fault location and traffic monitoring - to name a few.
WHAT ARE THESE TESTS REALLY FOR? There are two basic Cat. 5 compliance tests: a link test and channel test. A link is the path from the connector at the distribution device (call it a distribution panel) to the connector at the outlet. A channel is the path from the attached device connector at the one end to any attached device at the other end. Thus, a channel is the link plus the connecting cords and plugs. Basically, a link is that installed length of cable before attaching any equipment.
Additional TSB Level II compliant (minimum) tests include:
- The wire-map test ensures a proper connection for each of the eight conductors (4-pair) at either end of the cable (i.e. each pin "maps" to the same pin at the opposite end). For example, pin one of the eight-position, eight-conductor connector (jack, work area outlet, or patch panel) connects to pin one at the other end of the cable run. A wire map test quickly indicates cross pinning and other wiring errors. If this test fails, all of the meter's test functions stop - and the test doesn't go forward.
- The length test is a measurement of the electrical length of the circuit under study. A Cat. 5 link cannot exceed 295 ft, and a channel cannot exceed 328 ft (see Fig. 1, on this page). This difference between electrically and physically measured lengths is important. The increased number of pair twists per foot in high-performance cable will account for a significant difference between the two.
For example, an exact physical measurement of 100 ft of Cat. 5 cable could (electrically) test as 106 ft to 112 ft or more. This length is based on time domain reflectometry (TDR) technology, which measures a test pulse (launch, return/receive time and pulse orientation) and calculates the length based on nominal velocity of propagation (NVP).
- The attenuation test applies a signal (a series of frequencies up to 100 MHz) at one end of the link and measures the signal strength at the other (Fig. 2). Signal radiation, resistance of the wire, and insulation absorption cause attenuation. You measure this loss on each pair. In general, the higher the signal frequency, and/or the greater the length of cable, the greater the attenuation. You measure signal strength in decibels (dB). The worst pair attenuation must not exceed 22 dB at 100 MHz.
- The near-end crosstalk test (NEXT) measures the signal picked up on one pair of conductors from all other pairs. The tester measures crosstalk by applying a test signal to one pair at a series of frequencies and measuring the amplitude of the signal the other cable pairs receive (Fig. 3). NEXT is tested from both ends of the cable, and the worst case is recorded. Since it's frequency dependent, you can also measure NEXT at multiple frequencies over a specified frequency range.
If the tester shows a failed cable, you should replace (or shorten) it. Therefore, it's a good idea to test the cable at the prewire stage of the installation and place connectors on cables at prewire and protect until trim out. Test cables again after trim out to make sure you didn't do any damage.
Three factors are fostering solid growth in low-voltage/network (integrated) wiring in homes and apartments. First, home networks are a mass-market reality - thanks to computer and entertainment networking applications. Secondly, improvements in cable and digital subscriber line (DSL) technologies bring the Internet into the home at increasingly faster speeds. Therefore, it's more economical to implement a home network in a multiple PC residence, rather than add an additional Internet service provider (ISP) account. Thirdly, the agreements between structured wiring manufacturers/distributors and homebuilders indicate more builders recognize the value of structured wiring.
There are other forces at work here as well. Home computer sales are staging an unexpected surge. A big reason for this is a major shift in how consumers use them. PC makers, who have tried vainly for years to promote their machines as alternatives to television and game players, now race to feed the growing new market for entertainment applications. Dell Computer Corp., Gateway Inc., and Packard Bell NEC Inc. are all tapping into growing interest in digital music with systems designed as recording studios. Packard Bell NEC's offering comes with software for downloading and organizing MP3 music files from the Web, and a "rewritable" compact-disk drive will transfer songs to CDs you can play in the car or stereo.
Market researcher International Data Corporation (IDC) expects U.S. sales for home PCs to surge 37% this year to 15.8 million machines. The projections exceed even the peak sales that followed the release of Microsoft's Windows 95 software. IDC attributes the growth to falling prices and rebates tied to Internet service contracts, as well as the boom in entertainment applications.
Another study by Parks Associates, Dallas, confirms these trends. The study reveals a growing penetration of multiple PCs, home networks, and high-entertainment products. And while the primary market for products and services is found in higher income households, the interest in residential technology reaches across all income levels. Lower income households have nearly as much technology receptivity as households with higher incomes. The question of technology adoption then becomes much more of a price issue.


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Nightmares come in many forms. Coca-Cola Classic being discontinued. The iPhone rendered useless due to a virus. Obamacare being implemented. Makeup artists buying Miatas in droves. Sarah Palin being elected president.
Well, for automakers, it's the advent of one-car families. Which unfortunately is an all-too-real prospect due to mobile phone bills that rival car payments, high insurance rates and gas prices, and the song currently topping the Billboard charts calling out pop stars on their materialism.
Having lived in Berkeley with its many grad students, I consider myself an expert on single car households, much like I see myself as an authority on hippies. (What you need to know: Single car households think cars a necessary evil, while hippies consider them flat-out evil, perhaps because they put out the wrong sort of smoke.)
As a result, I've ventured into actual, constructive consumer advice, making recommendations of perfect family vehicles under $30K because let's face it, young families don't have much to spend, even if they are buying brand-new.
Author's Note: The criteria for this list involved a family of four. Yes, I know the average American household barely has three people in it, but a list needed to be made this week and this seemed as close to actual, original consumer advice as I could get.
Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen TDI
Why: A perpetual Jalopnik favorite, something I realized after writing this, the Jetta wagon is the only diesel manual station wagon on the market. But with either transmission, getting over 40 mpg is easier than upgrading to Windows 8.1 (now there's another nightmare). The amount of torque means you can haul an entire family and their stuff. It also holds its value surprisingly well.
Perfect For: Those parents who want to be more European (don't tell them the Sportwagen's manufactured in Mexico), i.e. the type who buy all their furniture from IKEA and wear Crocs. Anyone with a long commute without traffic. Going on cycling trips. Looking smug at Outback owners, since your car is genuinely a station wagon.
Kia Sorento
Why: Having a third row works wonders. There's seating for when that annoying couple without kids visits. A place for the kids to buckle in their stuffed animals. It's also the reason why the Sorento made this list. Otherwise, it's just another normal crossover. And getting both a third seat and all-wheel-drive (with lockable center differential) for under $30K is a good deal.
Perfect For: Minimizing trips to IKEA (and saving money) thanks to the third seat taking up cargo space. Making your parents question your judgment because you bought a Kia instead of a Toyota. Showing those Spirit Airlines and Ryanair passengers what uncomfortable really feels like. Having the confidence for a Tahoe trip.
Subaru Forester
Why: Standard all-wheel-drive and the interior dimensions are close to, or the same, as the Outback. They're reliable, available with a manual, and they get good fuel mileage. Think of it as the crossover that can actually perform as advertised, especially in the snow. With the notable exception of your dog being capable of driving it.
Perfect For: Northeast and northwest families who need all-wheel-drive and feel the need to blend in. Owning for the next 15 years until the next round of sentimental Subaru commercials get to you. Also, people who don't want an Outback, since it's a car that's actually an SUV attempting to be a station wagon.
Why: It can seat six people comfortably, and gets very good mileage. It also has a manual option, though the color choices are pitiful. A Prius V or Ford C-Max Hybrid, which you'd consider, are more expensive and don't seat six people. You won't have to worry about a battery or any extra maintenance associated with hybrids as well.
Perfect For: The parents coming out of a Miata or Mazda3 who'll be accustomed to the slow acceleration but excellent handling of the thing. Differing from all the other minivans in the school pick-up line. Even taking to an autocross as long as you remove all the baby stuff. Don't expect to win either, like you did in your Miata.
Any Minivan
Why: I love minivans. I took my driving test in one. I'm less likely to be pulled over when driving one. You can fit six cases of beer, two ice chests, a 42-inch TV with a Playstation 3, and four backpacks with four people seated comfortably while using the onboard electrical outlets for the laptops. Try doing any of that in an X5 or Tahoe.
Now, readers may note that only base versions of minivans can be had under $30K. This generally means giving up plenty of creature comforts like a power sliding doors, an upgraded stereo, and a navigation system.However, I grew up in an Odyssey LX and turned out just fine. In fact, my mom still drives hers all the time (despite having gone through 2 transmissions).
Perfect For: Everything. Picking up girls. Stretching on road trips. Moving to apartments. Seating 7 to 8 people. Beer runs. Camping. Transporting 2x4s, bags of cement, flowers, and elm trees from Home Depot. Demonstrating that your reproductive organs work. I can't stress the "Do anything except the Rubicon!" theme enough.
This post originally appeared on my Kinja blog BecauseCAR.
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Made-in-USA label pays off for investors
NEW YORK — The benefits of the Made-in-the-USA marketing tag now apply to stocks as well as shoes, SUVs and software.
How so? With Europe hobbled by debt, white-hot China cooling and emerging markets slowing, stocks of U.S. companies that get most of their revenue from U.S.-based sales are performing better than companies that do 50% or more of their sales abroad, where things aren't going as well.
The part of the world where a company makes most of its money can be the difference between a great investment and an OK one. In the past 12 months, U.S. stocks that generate all sales at home are up an average of 18.6%, vs. a gain of 6.2% for American firms that get more than half their revenue from abroad, Bespoke Investment Group says.
"A major theme of 2013 has clearly been a preference for U.S.-centric stocks," says Paul Hickey, Bespoke's co-founder. Why? "The U.S., relative to the rest of the world, is the strongest economy."
That trend helped drive the Standard & Poor's 500 index to an all-time closing high Thursday and a 10% first-quarter gain.
Domestically focused companies are also sporting better earnings growth, as well as benefiting from inflows of capital from foreign investors that view the U.S. as a haven, Hickey says.
One of Wall Street's biggest winners this year is media subscription service Netflix, which gets less than 3% of its sales outside the U.S., says S&P Dow Jones Indices. Netflix shares are up 104%. In contrast, tech player Qualcomm, which gets nearly 97% of revenue from abroad and recently warned of slowing growth in Asia, is up 8.2%.
Nearly half, or 46%, of sales of companies in the S&P 500 occur overseas, says Howard Silverblatt, an analyst at S&P Dow Jones Indices.
Analysts also see positives in the All-American story, as they've been issuing more positive earnings revisions than negative ones in the past four weeks.
The U.S. market, and particularly, domestically focused names, have held up better than foreign stock markets recently following the "Cyprus Surprise," the latest bailout in the eurozone to spook global investors. Also driving the better performance is the spate of better-than-expected economic data this month, which prompted Barclays to raise its first-quarter U.S. GDP estimate to 2.6% from 1.6%.
While U.S. shares have performed better than a broad index of foreign stocks for more than two years, the outperformance has been particularly acute since late 2012, when the U.S. averted a fiscal crisis and election-related political gridlock weighed on sentiment.
"Once the 'fiscal cliff' negotiations were settled, U.S. stocks rebounded and haven't looked back," Hickey says.


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Hawthorn too classy for Crows
Hawthorn's Jack Gunston kicked four goals and teammate Luke Breust missed an AFL record by centimetres in a 12-point victory over the Adelaide Crows on Friday night.
The Hawks reclaimed top spot of the ladder heading into the weekend round with a 15.14 (104) to 14.8 (92) win at Adelaide Oval.
Breust equalled Tony Lockett's record for consecutive goals without a miss - 29 straight - as the Hawks banked a 12th win of the year.
But he was bizarrely robbed of a chance to shoot for the record nearing the end of the third quarter.
Breust was positioned to snap at goal when umpire Ray Chamberlain halted play, mistakenly believing he'd heard a siren.
The Hawks half-forward then muffed a chance to claim the record in the last quarter, narrowly missing a 45-metre set shot.
The sharpshooter soon added his third in a slick away triumph largely built by on-ball exploits of Sam Mitchell (28 disposals), captain Luke Hodge (25 possessions) and Jordan Lewis (25 touches).
Gunston added the scoring polish, kicking three in the first term, including one after a spectacular leap.
The ex-Crow sailed on the shoulders of teammate Breust and Adelaide's Luke Brown, hanging for a spectacular grab.
Gunston's early onslaught helped the Hawks take a 20-point lead some 20 minutes into the game to silence the 50,321-strong Adelaide crowd.
The Crows challenged in the third term: when Josh Jenkins kicked the fifth goal of his dominant display, the home side were steaming and just five points down.
But Hawthorn, with Gunston and Breust striking, scored the next three vital goals to take a 17-point break into the last quarter.
Breust soon slotted his third early in the last before teammate Jonathon Ceglar (two goals) goaled to leave Adelaide's season in the balance with eight wins and losses.
Adelaide's Jenkins was a home-town standout, his attacking ally James Podsiadly (two goals) was prominent, and midfielders Rory Sloane and Patrick Dangerfield were busy.
Hawthorn coach Alastair Clarkson praised the spirit of his players.
"We were really disappointed with the way we performed last week on a whole number of fronts ... tonight we were ready for the assault," he said.
"We got a good start and put some scoreboard pressure on."
Adelaide midfielder Scott Thompson, who entered the game with a suspect left hamstring, suffered back-related pain to his right hamstring and Jenkins rolled an ankle.
"The forwards looked pretty dangerous but we just couldn't get the ball there often enough," Crows coach Brenton Sanderson said.
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Saturday, April 24, 2010
Spanakopita and Tomato Salad
When I was a kid I never liked spinach (or squash). Funny... when you become an adult your taste change. Now I love the stuff, I don't think there is a vegetable I don't enjoy eating. This is a simple recipe, that involves using tofu in replace of the feta. I read the other day in one of my cookbooks, that tofu is not bread, its more like flour, which I thought was a great way to describe it to the tofu-haters out there in the world. It needs to be seasoned and cooked!
My beau loves tomatoes. That is way I think I have about 40 of them growing in my basement :P I think he is more excited about them then I am. The tomato seeds are from Saltspring Seed Comapany, he bought me a bunch of different kinds in hopes that we would have a tomato farm!
This is his favorite salad, very simple and delicious.
On a plate arrange the tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, with chopped fresh parsley. Drizzled with olive oil and balsamic vinegar, sprinkled with sea salt and freshly ground pepper.
On to the spankopita....
Phyllo dough ( read the ingredients, some brands are not vegan)
3 tbsp olive oil
1 onion- small diced
3 cloves garlic-minced
1/2 block tofu- crumbled
6 mushrooms- sliced and chopped
1 box frozen chopped spinach- (squeezed to get all the water out, you want it dry)
1/4 tsp nutmeg
2 tsp dried dill
1/4 cup nutritional yeast
1/2 lemon-juiced
sea salt
freshly ground pepper
pasty brush, with a small bowl of olive oil
In a saute pan heat oil, add onion saute for 4-5 minutes until onion is soft, add garlic, continue sauteing for 2-3 minutes, add crumbled tofu. Stir around until tofu is soft, add mushrooms and cook until soft.
Add the spinach, un-clump it in the pan, stirring it up to incorporate it in with the tofu.
Add the seasonings.Taste. Remove from heat and let cool.
On a dry surface, roll out the phyllo dough. Using 1 sheet at a time, brush it with oil. Layering until you have 4 sheets brushed with olive oil. Scoop the spinach mixture onto the phyllo. Roll up, or if you fell like getting creative you can try different rolling techniques. Close up the end and place roll on a parchment paper lined pan. Brush the top of the roll with olive oil and bake at 400 degree oven for 25 minutes or until golden.
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This looks amazing... I love spinach :)ReplyDelete
Why the people like salad including me? because in salad we can eat many things in a single dish (salad). Some people like it because it have low fatty ingredients, mostly the people who think about dieting they like it because of its ingredients. I really appreciated this spanakopita and tomato salad, because it is easy to make and i really like tomato very much. Thank you so much for this spanakopita and tomato salad recipe.ReplyDelete
Love to see greek recipes to foreign sites :)ReplyDelete
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Istres, France, August 19, 2014 - As the curtain fell on the last sessions of the Summer Camp in Istres, over 220 youngsters were able to look back at three intense weeks of volleyball, during which they worked on and improved their skills.
Gilbert Louis, President of Istres Ouest Provence Volley, closed the 33rd edition of the event. He thanked Christophe Meneau for his role supervising technical aspects of the event, and Director Valerie Louis for her role as animator and organiser.
The Summer Camps, which were instigated by Guy Digiantommaso 32 years ago, grow every year. Today, three camps gather young volleyball players from France, USA, UK, Belgium, Switzerland and Turkey, and recent editions have been operating at maximum capacity. The sunny location of Istres, which is just 15kms from the Mediterranean, also contributes to the popularity of the venue.
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For my father
After a long, eventful life and a mercifully brief illness a man named
David died quietly in his bed. His wife of forty-six years was at his side,
as were his children, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren.
As he closed his eyes, David was surprised to see not darkness, but
brilliant light. He felt as if his very soul was rising out of his weary
bodyas indeed it was. Irresistibly he was drawn upward. There was a tug of
sadness as he left his family behindand a thrill of wonder as he felt
himself pass through a sort of doorway or opening. But there was no fear.
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David looked into his eyes and was overcome with a feeling of pure, calm,
abiding love.
"Hello, David." The voice was warm and familiar.
"Hello." His voice (still his voice!) was a stammer.
"It's my job to welcome you to the afterlife." The figure smiled. "No,
that's not quite right: it's my privilege."
David was speechless. He felt small and unworthy before this being of
radiant light.
"I know what you're thinking, David. You think that you don't really belong
here. That you haven't done anything very good, or very important, in your
life. That you're just an ordinary man. Am I right?"
"Well, you might be surprised to find out that many of our leading citizens
felt the very same way when they arrived. You know, we take notice of even
the smallest thoughts and deeds. You actually did quite a lot of good during
your time on earth. You were a loving, faithful husband. A good, giving
father. You were honest in your business life. Those things count pretty
heavily up here. And you were always kind to your animals."
It was David's turn to smile. Yes, he had had many dogs during his long
life. And they had always filled a very special place in his heart.
Unbidden, memories came rushing back: memories of a sweet little Beagle, a
ladylike black Cocker Spaniel, a feisty WireHaired Fox Terrier, and two
silly, wonderful Kerry Blue Terriersthe two dogs he had loved the best.
"Yes, yes, we're the ones who keep track of the sparrows and the field mice,
remember? So your kindness to so many dogs weighed rather heavily in your
"I understand. But "
The angel (he was an angel, of course) held up his hand and shook his head
kindly. "You have a thousand questions, I know. What about the loved ones
you've left behind? What about the loved ones who went before you? What
happens now what's it like to live in Heaven?"
David nodded.
"Well, I can't answer all of your questions at once. Rest assured: you will
not be separated from those you love. And as for the housing arrangements"
he rose from the desk "let's take a little tour." The angel waved his
hand, and (without any sensation of movement) they were instantly elsewhere.
This was a very different place: it looked and felt very human, very normal.
They were on an ordinary, quiet street, standing in front of a clapboard
house, and it was an early Autumn evening. The angel's hand was on the
wooden gate.
"Go on in," he said. "This is your house."
Confused, David did as he was told. He swung open the gate and walked up to
the greenpainted front door; the knob felt oddly familiar in his hand. The
door was unlocked. He walked in.
Feelings, sights, sounds, even smellsthey washed over him. He knew this
house. Surely it was the little house he grew up in; yes, there was the old
china closet in the corner, and there was the ticking cuckoo clock that had
so fascinated him as a child. But no! This was his own house, the house he
had bought, with a borrowed fivehundreddollar deposit, after the war. The
house his children had grown up in. Yes, of course there was the mark on
the baseboard molding where little Billy had rollerskated through the
living room.
"It's both of those houses, David." The angel grinned. "It's a house built
from your memories. That's the way architecture works up here."
But it was more than the rooms, more than the sofas and lamps and tables.
There were people coming to greet him, their arms outstretched. His eyes
filled with tears.
"Mom? Dad?"
"Yes, David, we're here." He had almost forgotten the sound of his father's
deep voice. "And there's Uncle Will, and Aunt Sophie, and Cousin Michael.
We're all here, boy! And we've been looking forward to this day for a long,
long time."
The next few hours or was it days? were a blur of meetings, handshakes,
embraces, many tears and much laughter. His mother's perfume. His
grandfather's crooked smile. His brother's first wife, killed so long ago in
that car accident: he had forgotten how very beautiful she was. And the
taste of his grandmother's apple cobblerwas it possible that he had lost
that memory over the long years? He was overwhelmed, lost in the rush of
emotions. It was a profound relief when he felt a strong, gentle pressure on
his arm: the angel's hand, leading him toward the kitchen doorway. It was
warm in this bright, quiet room, with the late sunlight flooding through the
backdoor curtains.
"It's a lot to take in all at once, I know. I thought you might need a
moment to yourself."
"Thank you." David nodded. "But my family" he began, gesturing toward the
crowded living room.
"Don't worry, David, they won't be offended. There's time here, time for
every last conversation, every last cup of coffee, every last song, every
last game of catch." The angel smiled broadly. "You'll have to get used to
the idea that noone here is going anywhere. You're all done with saying
goodbye to the ones you love. You can't lose them anymore."
As the meaning of the angel's words sank in, David felt a deep sense of
peace and acceptance spreading through him. But strangely, incongruously,
there was a pang of emptiness as well. How could that be? He was in
Heavenhealed of his sickness and sorrows. His lost loved ones were all
around him, and he knew, with a certainty beyond certainty, that his family
on earth would join him in due time. What else was there to want, to long
"I know what you're thinking, David. It isn't quitecomplete, is it?"
"Wellno, it isn't." He felt ashamed, ungrateful. "I can't explain it, but
it's true. Maybe I don't belong here after all."
"Nonsense. Maybe I can explain it for you." The angel glanced toward a row
of wooden pegs by the back door. David's eyes followed. On each peg hung a
dog leash, its leather shiny with use. "There are still a few old friends
you haven't seen, Davidisn't that right?"
As if in answer, there was a sound of paws at the back door, and a chorus of
eager barks: the special welcome saved for a master long missed.
"Yes, they're all here, David. You see, you haven't quite finished the tour.
You've seen the house. Now it's time to see the yard."


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Curiously, I wrote a program that you give the computer a number to guess and it loops through random numbers...if the computer finds a match it prints out a message and whatnot. The only problem is, it repeats numbers....so sadly out of 100 possible choices...it could take 394 tries...something which is not cool. So my question is, is it possible (using some built in function perhaps) to have the comp check its newly generated random number with ALL the ones it has called previously, if there's a match, generate new number and so on...if it doesn't match any previously called, use it and so on...Curiously, what if I used an array of all possible choices, is that in the right direction? Any insight into this would be fantastic. Thanks a lot!-Chap


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Exxon Overtakes Apple as Biggest U.S. Company by Market Cap
When it comes to the stock market, there's a new sheriff in town. For now.
Exxon Mobil just overtook Apple as the biggest U.S. company measured by stock-market value, according to FactSet. The move comes exactly one year after Apple previously surpassed Exxon on its road to most valuable U.S. company of all-time.
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Get started on iPhone and iPad. From learning how to navigate your device and settings to discovering how to use Siri or FaceTime, you'll learn the skills you need to get up and running. iPhone or iPad devices will be provided, or bring your own. Recommended for those new to iPhone and iPad.
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Human male sexuality covers physiological, psychological, social, cultural, and political aspects of the human male sexual response and related phenomenon. It encompasses a broad range of topics, including male sexual desires and behaviors which as a part of human sexuality, have also been addressed by principles of ethics, morality, and religion.
Sexual orientation
Male homosexuality
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The Western "homosexual" category has been related to the non-Western "third gender" category. It has been cast as a redefinition and expansion of the third gender category to include all biological males who acknowledge having same-sex attractions (instead of only effeminate males). This extension of the third gender is due to various factors that were unique to the Western world, including the widespread influence of Christianity and, as a result, encouragement of opposite-sex relationships. Before the concept of sexual orientation was developed in the modern West, only the effeminate males who sought receptive sex from men were seen as a different gender category.[1] The Western equivalents to the third genders, and not men with same-sex attractions, are the ones who started and propagated the Western concept of a homosexual identity.[2][3][4][5] While many non-Western societies show hostility towards the concept of homosexuality, they do accept both men who have sex with men and third genders who have sex with men within the indigenous cultural parameters, just not as "homosexuals." Thus, there is a strong link between what the West calls "sexual orientation" and the non-West calls "gender orientation," what the West calls "homosexual" and the non-West calls "third gender," and what the West calls "straight" and the non-West calls "masculine men." In the West, a man often cannot acknowledge or display sexual attraction for another man without the homosexual or bisexual label being attached to him.[6] The same pattern of shunning the homosexual identity, while still having sex with men, is quite prevalent in the non-West.[7][8] In fact, in some sense, sexual attraction between men is seen or sometimes practised—either quietly or openly—as a universal male phenomenon, even if held morally wrong in the larger society, and, in the men's spaces, sexual attraction between men is seen as a universal male quality, not something limited to a minority.[9][10][11][12]
Origins of the heterosexual–homosexual classification
In the 1860s, German third gender Karl Heinrich Ulrichs coined a new terminology for third genders that he called "urnings," which was supposed to mean "men who like men." These "urnings" were the "females inside male bodies" who were emotionally or sexually attracted to men. Ulrichs thought, as did most members of the third sex who popularized the term "homosexual" for themselves, that masculine men can never have sexual desires for other men, and a male necessarily had to be feminine gendered or had to have a female inside him to be attracted to men. This was supported by his own experience as well as the fact that men had sex with men only secretively, due to the cultural climate. Ulrichs also defined the men (as opposed to third genders) as "diones," meaning "men who like women."
Later, Austrian third gender and human rights activist Karl Maria Kertbeny coined the terms "homosexual" and "heterosexual." For most of this period, these terms were popular only amongst the third gender and scientific communities, the latter of which was developing the concept of homosexuality as a mental disorder.
Thus, the idea of "men who like men" being different from "men who like women", as well as the idea of differentiating male sexuality between "heterosexuality" and "homosexuality," was born. The underlying factor for the division, however, remained gender orientation (masculinity and femininity). Mainstream men, who were now decidedly "heterosexual," however, rarely related with these terms, as they saw themselves as neither heterosexual or homosexual for a long time.[citation needed] Even in 2010, "straight" men in the West, quite like men in the East,[13] seldom relate strongly with sexual identities.[14] These identities, however, remain a strong focus within the LGBT community.
See also
- Gay men in American history
- Masculinity
- Male promiscuity
- Human female sexuality
- Romantic friendship
- Erotic plasticity
- Human male reproductive system
- Gay sexual practices
- Orgasm#In males
- Erogenous zone#Male
- Sexual arousal#Male physiological response
- ↑ Zuni Berdache Quotes: History of hermaphrodites
- ↑ A false birth, A critique of social constructionism and postmodern queer theory, by Rictor Norton
- ↑ Sex and the Gender Revolution, Volume 1 Heterosexuality and the Third Gender in Enlightenment London Quotes: The University of Chicago Press, by Randolph Trumbach
- ↑ Sexual Behavior in the Human Male, Alfred C. Kinsey, Wardell R. Pomeroy and Clyde E. Martin Quote: "Males do not represent two discrete populations, heterosexual and homosexual. The world is not to be divided into sheep and goats. Not all things are black nor all things white.
- ↑ A false birth Quote: "... It is argued that 'Whitman himself stubbornly resisted the notion of a distinctive homosexual sensibility' (D'Emilio 1993)"
- ↑ 'I want to do what I want to do': young adults resisting sexual identities Fiona J. Stewart, Anton Mischewski, Anthony M. A. Smith; Australian Research Centre for Sex, Health and Society, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia. Quote: "I don't think I was actually afraid of being gay, what I was afraid of was having a gay identity imposed upon me without my control over it..."
- ↑ Prevalence of Same-Sex Sexual Behavior and Associated Characteristics among Low-Income Urban Males in Peru, PLoS ONE,"Researchers studying same-sex sexual contact and related risk behaviors among Latino men have described a construction of sexuality that links penetration with masculinity and receptive intercourse with femininity, through which male same-sex sexual contact does not necessarily presume a homosexual identity."
- ↑ Straight Men Who Have Sex With Men by Tristan Taormino, the Village Voice
- ↑ Edward J. Tejirian (17 October 2000). "Amazon.com: Male to Male: Sexual Feeling Across the Boundaries of Identity (Haworth Gay & Lesbian Studies)". amazon.com. ISBN 9781560239758.<templatestyles src="Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css"></templatestyles>
- ↑ Afghan Men Struggle With Sexual Identity, Study Finds Fox News
- ↑ Alexander the Great Sexual attraction between males was seen as a normal and universal part of human nature since it was believed that men were attracted to beauty, an attribute of the young, regardless of gender.
- ↑ In order to understand the origins of male sexuality, a variety of demographics need to be researched, including race. According to Zea (2003), "to study sexual attitude, identities, and behaviors of Latino gay and bisexual men, it is necessary to understand the role of culture"(p.282).
- ↑ Sexuality and Society Fox News Struggles with Sexual Identities of Afghan Men by Shari L. Dworkin; Sexuality and Society; Quote from the report: "found that Pashtun men commonly have sex with other men, admire other men physically, have sexual relationships with boys and shun women both socially and sexually—yet they completely reject the label of 'homosexual.'"
- ↑ of sexual identity formation in heterosexual students, SpringerLink; by Michele J. Eliason1, College of Nursing, The University of Iowa; Quote from the abstract: Students could be categorized into all four of Marcia's identity statuses. Additionally, six common themes were noted in their essays: had never thought about sexual identity; society made me heterosexual; gender determines sexual identity; issues of choice versus innateness of sexuality; no alternative to heterosexuality; and the influence of religion.
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