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I love tags, it's a better way to classify content, and it's trendy, at least it was back in 2005. Tagcloud also gives you good visual indication of hot topics of the site content. I will share the method I use for creating a tagcloud in my sites. The trick of tagcloud is collecting all the tags for certain model and give each tag a weight in a scale from 1 to 5 for example. and then render a tagcloud which is basically tags rendered according to their weight, the most frequent tag is much bolder than the less frequent ones.
Tags models
Before using tags we need to create them first. I use a polymorphic relationship to tag several content types using two additional tables. The first table is the "tags" table which basically list all the tags used in the site, it is composed of a simple tag_id and name fields. The other table is the "taggings" tables. It holds all the relation ships between the content and the tags. It is actually a regular many to many association table but serve more than one content type. It may be easier to explain it in code.
class Book < ActiveRecord::Base
has_many :taggings, :as => 'taggable'
class Link < ActiveRecord::Base
has_many :taggings, :as => 'taggable'
class Tag < ActiveRecord::Base
has_many :taggings
class Tagging < ActiveRecord::Base
belongs_to :tag
belongs_to :taggable, :polymorphic => true
In these ActiveRecord models, Link and Book are content models which have many taggings, and each Tagging by its turn belongs to one tag. But notice in the has_many association in the Book and Link model that it we passed an "as => 'taggable'" that tell the ActiveRecord that Tagging belongs to a polymorphic model that is called 'taggable'. Taggable could be any model in your application and this pattern make your tagging mechanism support new models as you make them transparently, all you need to do is adding 'has_many as' association.
has_many :taggings, :as => 'taggable'
Create the database tables
The following is a basic Mysql schema for the tags, taggings tables:
CREATE TABLE `tags` (
`id` int(10) unsigned NOT NULL auto_increment,
`name` varchar(255),
`created_at` datetime,
`updated_at` datetime,
PRIMARY KEY (`id`)
CREATE TABLE `taggings` (
`id` int(10) unsigned NOT NULL auto_increment,
`tag_id` int(11),
`taggable_type` varchar(20),
`taggable_id` int(11),
`created_at` datetime,
PRIMARY KEY (`id`)
Collecting the tags
The following is a method that could be located in a model probably taggings or in a helper.
def tags_cloud(model, limit=30)
options = {
:select => "count(taggings.id) as count_all, tags.name as tag_name, tag_id",
:conditions => {:taggable_type => model.to_s },
:joins => " left outer join tags on tags.id=taggings.tag_id" ,
:group => 'tag_id',
:order => 'count_all desc',
:limit => limit
sql = Tagging.send(:construct_finder_sql, options)
taggings = ActiveRecord::Base.connection.select_all(sql)
return [] if taggings.blank?
maxlog = Math.log(taggings.first['count_all'])
minlog = Math.log(taggings.last['count_all'])
rangelog = maxlog - minlog;
rangelog = 1 if maxlog==minlog
min_font = 1
max_font = 5
font_range = max_font - min_font
cloud = []
taggings = taggings.sort{|a,b| a['tag_name'] <=> b['tag_name']}
taggings.each do |tagging|
font_size = min_font + font_range * (Math.log(tagging['count_all']) - minlog)/rangelog
cloud << [tagging['tag_name'], tagging['tag_id'], font_size.to_i, tagging['count_all']] end
return cloud
If I use active record to find the required taggings it will then return a bunch of instantiated Tagging object and that would be a waste of memory and resources. It's better to make Active Record to only construct the SQL for us and then use the SQL to query the database directly.
I used an array with all regular select, conditions, joins and other arguments we usually use with the find method, and then use construct_finder_sql which is a private method of ActiveRecord, that's why i use send method to call it. And it returns the sql statement that i will use directly in an sql connection derived from the ActiveRecord::Base class.
I learned a trick from one of web2.0 books from Oreilly, I don't remember it right now, the trick is to make a contrast between the most frequent tags and less frequent ones using logarithm. Anyway you can figure it our yourself, or just use it as it is :)
The View
This is a sample of a view template that render the tagcloud. IT could be used as a base for a more sophisticated tagcloud.
<% the_cloud = tags_cloud(model) %>
<% unless the_cloud.blank? %>

<% the_cloud.each do |tag,id,fsize,count| %>
<span class="t<%= fsize -%>">
<a title="<%= count %>"
alt="<%= count -%>"
class="tag_<%= id %>"
href="/<%= model.to_s.downcase %>s/tag/<%= id -%>">
<%= tag %>
<% end %>
<% end %>
Styling the cloud
#big_tags_cloud {padding:5px; text-align:justify; }
#big_tags_cloud a {font-family:'Times New Roman'; line-height:1.7;border-bottom:1px solid #779944;}
#big_tags_cloud span.t1 a{ color:#779944;font-size:11pt;}
#big_tags_cloud span.t2 a{ color:#779944;font-size:12pt;}
#big_tags_cloud span.t3 a{ color:#779944;font-size:13pt;}
#big_tags_cloud span.t4 a{ color:#558800;font-size:14pt;font-weight:bold;}
#big_tags_cloud span.t5 a{ color:#669900;font-size:15pt; font-weight:bold;}


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A timecoded vinyl system is one that allows you to use real vinyl decks, whilst staying hooked up to your computer and using MP3s.
A timecoded vinyl is not a real vinyl record. It's a pretend record, which sends signals back to your computer, allowing your computer to emulate the sound of real vinyl.
It's not real. So what's the point in it?
The point of timecoded vinyl is to be able to keep using vinyl, or to keep mixing the vinyl way.
Obviously, it looks way cooler than any other digital mixing style too.
What do old timers say about it?
Some like it, some think it's ridiculous.
Whatever anyone's opinion is, we can't stop the way technology is moving so fast.
Well, we could, but we'd have to have a world revolution or something. And that's not about to happen soon.


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We recommend Origin 2018 for this since it directly plots so for multi-Y data.
If plotting single Y data or using older Origin versions before Origin 2018, X are not evenly spaced. there are four approaches.
!!!Drawback: Since the X column is changed to text, you will not be able to use it as numeric data for subsequent analysis such as curve fitting.
By default when user highlights some Y column(s) to plot, Origin will auto-find X column on the left and plot against it. If there is no X column on the left, then Origin will plot against row index.
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It's getting late in the evening, the kids are gone and I've got the munchies after a marathon homework session. I don't want just anything right now...I really want a nice juicy tomato and some salty bacon. I'll even take some lettuce. Bread is completely optional.
Basically, I'm craving BLTs.
And there's no bacon in the house. I have plenty of L & T, but it's just not the same with out the bacon. Without the bacon, well...it's just a salad.
Instead of going to the store for bacon (which would actually require putting on pants, shoes and a bra), I created a recipe round up of amazing BLT inspired dishes.
I bet you're craving bacon now, too (you're welcome)! And don't forget to follow my BACON board on Pinterest.
BLT with a Twist from Passports and Pancakes
Easy BLT Dip from Smarty Pants Mama
Vegan (yes VEGAN) BLT Salad from Cookie + Kate
No tomato, but watermelon instead from Healthy. Delicious.
Buffalo Chicken + Avocado BLT wraps from Half Baked Harvest
Spicy Chilled BLT soup from Framed Cooks
Caprese BLT Panini from Cooking for Keeps
BLT Pancakes from One Ordinary Day
Caesar BLT Salad from Big Sis Lil Sis
BLT Pasta Salad from The Cheese Pusher
BLT dip from Lemon Tree Dwelling
Ranch BLT Pasta Salad from Cinnamon Spice and Everything Nice
BLT Panzanella from A Family Feast
Grown Up BLT Grilled Cheese by The Corner Kitchen
BLT Pizza from How Sweet It Is
Bacon Ranch Chicken Salad Sandwiches from ME!
As a bonus...how about some bacon for dessert?
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BLT recipe round up
Posted by Unknown at Wednesday, June 04, 2014
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Oh gee...thanks...I have no bacon in the house...and now I WANT BACON! What a wonderful bunch of recipes...Bacon Ranch Chicken Salad...count me in! I would love for you to join us at Party in Your PJs....now I am off to follow your bacon board on Pinterest!ReplyDelete
I wanted to stop by and let you know I enjoyed your post so much that it is one of my features at Party in Your PJs. I can not wait to see what you link up this week.ReplyDelete
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CAMRA Ipswich & East Suffolk branch.last updated 30/12/2019
Aldeburgh Pig & Whistlehistorical closure era: ancient
near Shatterbone Bridge
I have heard from a lady in Aldeburgh and District Local History group who was speaking to a steward at the Moot Hall who had heard from an old boy some time ago that this pub was by the old Rattlebone bridge, that crossed the old River Hundred between Thorpeness and Aldeburgh, before the Ogilvies changed the course of the River Hundred by making the Meare.
(information from Neil Langridge)
Note: documents in Aldeburgh museum list this bridge as the "Shatterbone Bridge" rather than "Rattlebone". It was apparently replaced with the Jubilee Bridge some time between 1889 and 1934.
If you have more information about this pub we would like to know!
(Most pub, location & historic details collated by Nigel, Tony or Keith - original sources are credited)


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1970 Pontiac GTO Humbler Commercial
1970 Pontiac GTO Humbler TV Commercial.
He pulls into the drive-in restaurant in his new GTO Humbler and slowly cruises the parking lot. He pulls the knob to activate the vacuum operated exhaust releasing the rumble of that big Pontiac V8 Engine. He then leaves the drive-in after failing to find a street racing opponent.
Pontiac "We take Fun of driving serious"
Comments on YouTube.
Prog X
This was shown during the 1970 Super Bowl just once and then GM pulled the Ad (there was PC even then!) then Gm ordered Pontiac to stop making the VOE exhaust option! Just 233 were made making them very rare and highly collectable.
After circling the parking lot what seems like ten times, it would have been better if he left for home with three of those blondes…
This is probably the best video quality of this commercial I have seen. Good job.
We aim to please. Most of my uploads are now using original film or negatives, not a copy of a VHS recording
After circling the parking lot what seems like ten times, it would have been better if he left for home with three of those blondes…
Damn….how could anyone resist? If I had seen that commercial way back in '70 I'd be at the dealership very next day & there'd be a Goat resting in my garage (just like present day).
Alfred Neuman
WOW!! Thanks for finding this one!!! I've only ever seen poor quality VHS copies. Even with the film dirt, it's still lightyears ahead of everything else out there. Simply amazing!
Vacuum Operated Exhaust
A new and short-lived option for 1970 was the vacuum operated exhaust (VOE), which was vacuum actuated via an under-dash lever marked "exhaust". The VOE was designed to reduce exhaust backpressure and to increase power and performance, but it also substantially increased exhaust noise. The VOE option was offered from November 1969 to January 1970. Pontiac management was ordered to cancel the VOE option by GM's upper management following a TV commercial for the GTO that aired during Super Bowl IV on CBS January 11, 1970. In that commercial, entitled the "Humbler", which was broadcast only that one time.
a young man pulled up in a new GTO to a drive-in restaurant with dramatic music and exhaust noise in the background, pulling the "exhaust" knob to activate the VOE and then left the drive-in after failing to find a street racing opponent. That particular commercial was also cancelled by order of GM management. This GTO in the commercial was "Palladium" silver with a black bucket interior. It was unusual in several respects as it also had the under-dash "Ram Air" knob just to the right of the VOE knob, and it sported "'69 Judge" stripes, as a few very-early '70 GTOs could be ordered with. It also had a Turbo Hydra-matic transmission, remote mirror, Rally II wheels, A/C, hood tach, and a new-for-1970 Formula steering wheel.
1970 GTO Production numbers
400-4 30,549
Approximately 233 1970 GTOs were factory built with VOE option including 212 hardtop coupes and 21 convertibles


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Blu Breeze Reviews
Using an ultra-quiet fan and the process of evaporative cooling, Blu Breeze is a tabletop device that helps increase humidity and comfort in any area, without disturbing others.
What Is Blu Breeze?
Blu Breeze is a small, compact, portable air conditioner that promises to instantly purify, humidify, and transform stale, dry air into a cool breeze using Aqua Cool technology. Just add water, turn it on, and relax as the heat fades away.
Specifically, the device works by drawing air through a water-logged evaporative filter, and then blowing the refreshed, humidified air out through the other side using a whisper-quiet fan.
And since it fits on any desk or countertop and uses electricity, batteries, or a USB connection for power, you can use it anywhere—whether in the kitchen, at the office, inside the workshop, by the pool, or in the bedroom while sleeping—without disturbing others.
With such a compact size and big cooling power advertised, it certainly seems like Blu Breeze really could help you save money on electric bills, compared to running an expensive air conditioner.
But, you're here because you want to keep your expectations realistic before handing over hard-earned money. Can you really expect Blu Breeze to create your own personal comfort zone? Will it actually keep you cool anywhere?
Give us a few minutes, and we'll help you decide.
What's the Difference Between an Evaporative Cooler Like Blu Breeze and an Air Conditioner?
TL;DR: Air conditioners displace hot air with cooler forced air, whereas evaporative cooling works by increasing humidity and actually changing the air from hot to cool. Based on this natural principle, drier air (such as in the arid U.S. Southwest), is where evaporative cooling works best.
The Detailed Version: Based on how Blu Breeze is advertised on the website and in the commercial, you could be forgiven for thinking that it's a small traditional air conditioner. However, it works meaningfully different.
Traditional air conditioners work by constantly condensing and evaporating refrigerant inside coils, which absorb heat as outside air is blown over them (a process known as phase conversion). Then, this cooler air is returned into the home, while the coils move their stored heat away and begin the process all over again.
Evaporative cooling also works using phase conversion, but instead relies on the natural evaporation of water from a filter, which is then dispersed into the room using a fan. While this process means that evaporative coolers like Blu Breeze are more affordable and use much less energy than traditional air conditioners, they're :
- Only effective for decreasing the temperature by between 5°F and 15°F
- Limited by the moisture content in the air (known as the dew point)
In other words, evaporative coolers work best when the relative humidity is below 50 or 60 percent—and the lower it goes, they better these devices work. For this reason alone, they're especially popular in areas along the Rocky Mountains and Desert Southwest, while almost unheard of along the East and Gulf Coasts.
How Much Does Blu Breeze Cost?
One Blu Breeze evaporative cooler is priced at $29.99, plus free S&H. During checkout, you can purchase a second unit for an additional $14.99 fee.
According to the website, which we confirmed with customer support, batteries are included with your order, as is a 60-day money back guarantee (less S&H and fees associated with the BOGO offer). To request one, service can be reached at 973-287-5184.
Which Company Makes Blu Breeze?
Fairfield, NJ-based Tristar Products, Inc. is the largest company in the As Seen on TV industry and has been in business since 1992. In the two and a half decades since the company was founded, they've released hundreds of popular products, with recent examples including Ab Coaster Max, Clear Dash HD Cam, Perfecter Fusion Styler, and StarNight Laser.
Despite having more than 660 closed complaints as of 3/12/18, Tristar held an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau. Although a representative responded in all instances, common complaints seemed to revolve around lower quality than expected and support concerns.
Blu Breeze vs. Other Tabletop Evaporative Coolers: How to Choose the Right One
While we didn't encounter anything designed exactly like Blu Breeze during our research, we've learned in the past that tabletop evaporative coolers seem to be a quickly growing segment of the market. Popular models displayed on marketplaces like Google Shopping and Amazon included:
- Ideaworks Kool Down Fan: $26 – DC-powered, adjustable vents, 10-hour water tank, uses 4 'C' batteries
- Evapolar Personal Evaporative Cooler: $140 – 6-8 hour refill cycle, covers up to 45 square feet, works with USB
- Atomic Cool: $40 – Electricity or battery powered, digital thermostat, cools up to 50 sq. ft.
- Arctic Air Cooler: $40 – Electricity or USB powered, 75 ml water reservoir, LED light, 350 watts of power
Here's the bottom line: Choosing the right personal evaporative cooler isn't rocket science. In fact, it's going to largely come down to the size of the area you need to cool.
For example, customer service wasn't able to provide additional insight into Blu Breeze's power level (such as in watts) or its cooling capability (as measured in cubic feet per minute, or CFM). However, we can see from a couple of the comparable models above that you might realistically expect an evaporative cooling device of this size to be effective for an area of about 50 square feet (or, a 10' x 5' room).
But, keep in mind that other variables can (sometimes greatly) impact an evaporative cooler's effectiveness, such heat from the oven in the kitchen, steam from the shower in the bathroom, lack of ventilation in a workshop, or the heat from an outdoor grill or the sun while laying poolside.
In other words, while the Blu Breeze website advertises the device in these types of situations, we'd strongly recommend maintaining realistic expectations.
Customer service also wasn't able to provide insight into other important specifications for the tabletop device, including:
- What's the sound level (dB)?
- What's the water reservoir's capacity?
- How many square feet will this accommodate? What's the CFM output?
- Are there different fan speeds available?
- What kind of filter does Blue Breeze use? Is it replaceable? Is it sold through the company? If so, how much?
- How long is the cord?
- How long will it operate on batteries? What's the runtime?
Does all of this mean you should go ahead and place an order?
Our Final Thoughts About Blu Breeze
Just like with traditional air conditioners, you'll typically find that the larger area an evaporative cooler can handle, the more money you'll pay. In fact, you could shell out tens of thousands of dollars for a central, whole-home evaporative cooling system that could handle 2,000+ square feet of space, if you were so inclined (and also lived in an arid part of the country where evaporative cooling works best).
But if you have minimal cooling needs (50 square feet or less) along with a minimal budget, it seems like bare-bones models like Blu Breeze might deliver on both fronts. And if you're not satisfied with its cooling performance, Tristar stands behind the device with a 60-day refund policy.
Just keep in mind that you'll lose the $20 associated with the second unit offer (if you chose it), as well as return shipping fees back to the manufacturer.
Read next: Best Budget-Friendly Ways to Keep Your House Cool
Actually worked...but...
This did work...for about three weeks. I did not use it daily. It was on my desk at work for those days the office was stuffy and humid. I only left water in the basin twice over a weekend. I turned it on this past week and there was a musty smell.
I took the filter out and it was BLACK with mold spores. Yep, I am throwing that out. I never thought to look at it since the filter isn't submerged in water. God knows how long I had mold blowing in my face!
Thanks Blu Breeze!
Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
Waste of money
I never even turned it on. I put the right amount of water in the reservoir and it leaked all over the table. Four are going back to Walmart tomorrow. The Walmart lady said that all of them that they sold had been returned.
Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
Blu Breeze
I just bought the two-pack. I don't know what everyone expects from this; it's a personal space cooler, not a room air conditioner. I like mine for by my couch, doing dishes, it helps keep ME cool! I have multiple sclerosis, and it helps me! I need to be cool and it helps while I watch my TV shows, do my dishes, and with the battery option, I take it outside. It is my new best friend!
Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Don't waste your money or your time. A total disappointment. This is going back tomorrow. Lies, lies, lies.
Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend
4 out 4 people found this review helpful
Blu Breeze blows
I purchased one just last night at Walmart to put in my room on a table next to bed to cool it down. Mind you, my room is small and this does NOT work! It doesn't even blow cold air, and it leaks! TERRIBLE!
Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend
10 out 12 people found this review helpful
Save your money
Save your money. It's just a fan, an expensive fan at that. I bought it at Wally World. Stop passing things off that are not up to what your ads say.
Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend


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This weekend I put another vlog together for my parents, which I of course am sharing with all of you friends as well. My parents have really been enjoying me sending them links to our family videos. I know it helps with them not being able to see their grand-babies every day. This week's vlog is from early November (I'm still behind on editing...story of my life). Enjoy!
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Greetings Child Of God,
I hope you are having a blessed day. Here it is snowing across the whole of UK so I hope you all are taking great care at work, on the roads as you travel to your homes. Today I just want to share a word with you as we are approaching another powerful weekend here at TKC London. This Friday we have our powerful After Sunset Miracle Service and I know God is going to do something great as we get ready to experience testimonies of Instant healing, restoration and so much more. This Sunday I want you to join with me for the Miracle Frankincense Service as after this weekend I see you successfully crossing over to your point of success.
" So David took the spear and water jug near Saul's head, and they left. No one saw or knew about it, nor did anyone wake up. They were all sleeping because the Lord had put them into a deep sleep. Then David crossed over to the other side and stood on top of the hill some distance away; there was a wide space between them. He called out to the army and to Abner son of Ner, "Aren't you going to answer me, Abner?"
The Bible shares with us how the Lord put all Davids enemies into a deep sleep and there he was able to cross over onto the over side overlooking them. This is how it is going to be for you, yes you will succeed and go far beyond where your enemies or people who have ever doubted you. This is the year for you to reach where you need to be. God has seen how faithful you have been in His house, He has seen your sacrifices, seen your offerings and every seed sown and now is the time for you to be rewarded.
" Here is the king's spear," David answered. "Let one of your young men come over and get it. The Lord rewards everyone for their righteousness and faithfulness. The Lord delivered you into my hands today, but I would not lay a hand on the Lord's anointed. As surely as I valued your life today, so may the Lord value my life and deliver me from all trouble. Then Saul said to David, "May you be blessed, David my son; you will do great things and surely triumph." So David went on his way, and Saul returned home." ( 1 Samuel 26:22-25 NIV )
After this weekend I see you becoming Triumphant after this weekend success must find you! Afer this weekend anything that has been troubling you, anything that has sent you into distress must separate from you. This weekend as you spend time in God's presence, as you are lifting up your prayer request before God He is going to uplift you, he is going to deliver you from every trouble and your life will be deemed valuable and precious in His sight. If you are here in the UK and even abroad I want you to connect with me, this week I will be sending out special instructions on how you can submit your prayer requests for this weekend. Yes after this weekend you must be able to see the start of your success. – Prophet Climate
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Your altar can be a simple working table, or it can be a magical work of art.
Engraved on this altar are magical signs from lore and magic.
All natural poplar wood construction, with the legs fitted in without metal screws, this is a beautiful altar piece. It's just under one square foot, and contains some key symbols for anyone doing Solomonic work.
Clockwise from the upper left, the Tetragrammaton, the Seal of Solomon (Lesser Key), the Second Pentacle of Venus, the compass of the spirit princes from the Lemegeton, and (in the center) the Sigillum Dei Aemaeth.
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- Materials: All Wood Construction: poplar top and red oak legs
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Posts Tagged 'Real Estate'
Economic Good News/Bad News
According to Calculated Risk, Credit indicators are improving:
The TED spread is at 0.94, still moving lower. (improved)
The TED spread was stuck above 2.0 for some time. The peak was 4.63 on Oct 10th. The TED spread has finally moved below 1.0, although a normal spread is around 0.5.
The TED spread measures the difference between the interest rates on interbank lending (as measured by LIBOR) and the three-month US Treasury. Its decline indicates a slowly recovering tolerance for risk taking. Trend economic growth won't resume until risk tolerance normalizes.
There is still plenty of bad news across the global economic landscape, but the continued thaw of the credit markets will soften the economy's contraction and lessen the chance of a worst-case, depression scenario.
The bad news that bothers me is that new home sales dropped to a record low in Dec of 331k. My reaction isn't, "gee that's low," it's "are you kidding me? 331k people actually bought a new home smack in the middle of the worst housing decline in history? Who are these people?" Everyone on the planet by now should realize that housing will be cheaper tomorrow than today. They probably don't intend to perpetuate the mispricing of an asset class and the continued misallocation of scarce resources into the housing sector, but they are feeding the albatross that's crushing the US economy. If everyone realized housing is tanking and stepped out of the market, then finally the stickiness of housing prices on the way down would ease, prices would plummet to a bottom, and we could begin to recover.


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Home -> Community -> Mailing Lists -> Oracle-L -> RE: Where is Oracle 9.2 init.ora?
I guess your are right..
I am sincerely sorry about my earlier post. I must be drunk at that time as I could not replicate my test. I was mistaken (happens as I get old... ;)
However, let me state the following:
SPFILE is in ASCII format (on AIX and HP that I checked) And can be edited via 'the Six Editor' (that is the other name for VI editor per Dave Ensor ;)
There is some hashed information maintained in the 1st line based on the contents of the file when it was originally created.
I edited the file for a few parameters and bounced the DB. It started fine without any warnings, BUT it silently used the available init.ora file. My changes did not take effect. There was no ORA error or warning. Nothing in alert.log either.
When I renamed the init.ora file, and tried to bounce the database, it did
not start. But now, following ORA errors were reported...
SQL> startup
ORA-01078: failure in processing system parameters LRM-00109: could not open parameter file '/u01/home/oracle/product/9.0.1/dbs/initKED9.ora'
So, the lesson learned is not to edit the SPFILE. And if there is an init.ora file, Oracle will simply use it, if it the SPFILE does not pass the checks based in the hashed information in the 1st line of SPFILE.
And hence, there is still some work to be done by Oracle with how SPFILE is
I would like to see an error telling me that "available SPFILE is useless" before using the available init.ora file. Then I used the "corrupted" SPFILE to build a new init.ora file and started the database without any problems.
I like to 'play' around with throw away databases to see how these new features work and how we can break them, there is nothing wrong in doing so. This is how I 'do oracle' :)
> -----Original Message-----
> From: ltiu [SMTP:ltiu_at_alumni.sfu.ca]
> Sent: Friday, July 12, 2002 5:27 PM
> To: ORACLE-L_at_fatcity.com; Deshpande, Kirti
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> Subject: RE: Where is Oracle 9.2 init.ora?
> You DBA's must be drunk.
> Spfiles are in binary format and if you open it in a text editor, all you
> see
> are weird characters.
> Man. You guys are actually doing Oracle? Scares me.
> ltiu
> Quoting "Deshpande, Kirti" <kirti.deshpande_at_verizon.com>:
> > I did edit it and had no problems while teting my 9i R1 on HP-UX 11.0
> :)
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> > - Kirti
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RESTON, Va. -- RV Sales : Today's low interest rates are boosting recreation vehicle RV sales by making purchasing even more attractive. That's a real bonus to consumers, experts say, along with the tax advantages of RV ownership.
Interest rates are expected to remain at comparatively low levels through the end of 2005, according to financial experts.
Lending institutions across the country are also offering flexible payment plans to meet buyers' needs. This has made it easier to purchase a new or used RV, because loan terms are being extended making monthly payments more affordable, according to a survey of RV lenders by Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA).
Loan terms for both new and used RVs now extend up to 15 to 18 years. Whether the purchase is financed through a bank, savings and loan, finance company, credit union or RV sales dealer, the average minimum downpayment is 13 percent for towable RVs and 15 percent for motorhomes. For budget-conscious families, these attractive terms make RV ownership even more economical.
Lenders also consider RVers to be reliable buyers-another advantage for consumers. The reason: less than 1.35 percent of all RV loans are delinquent, according to RVIA figures.
Financing saves money. Not only are interest rates more affordable today, but financing a new or used RV, motorhome purchase can be smarter than tapping into savings or cashing in assets to pay cash, experts advise. This option offers more economic flexibility, allowing you to further invest your money and obtain returns greater than the cost of financing. And because RV loans are generally offered for longer periods, yielding lower monthly payments, financing might allow you to buy a larger RV, motorhome than you might otherwise have purchased.
Tax advantages. For the vast majority of RV buyers, the interest on their loan is deductible as second home mortgage interest. To qualify, interest expense deductions on the RV must exceed the taxpayer's standard deduction. In addition, the RV must:
Be used as security for the loan.
Be rented out less than 15 days per year.
Have basic sleeping, toilet and cooking facilities.
Virtually all RV types-motorhomes, van campers, travel trailers, truck campers and even some folding camping trailers-qualify under these conditions. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) publishes two booklets with helpful information regarding the tax deductibility of RV loan interest. "Publication 936–Home Interest Deduction" and "Publication 523–Selling Your Home" are available by calling the IRS at 1-800-829-3676.
Insurance considerations. RVs are specialized vehicles with unique insurance needs. Coverage on furnishings, fixtures, appliances and personal items are among the many differences between regular automobile and RV insurance. Therefore, insurers familiar with RVs are most likely to provide the best coverage and service–with the lowest premium costs, experts say.
RV specialty insurance plans are available through numerous insurers. Some RV dealers and lenders also offer RV insurance programs or may refer clients to an appropriate agency.
"Today's financing and insurance options make buying an RV easier than ever," said RVIA President David Humphreys. "Families can readily find payment and insurance plans to fit their needs. From an average of $6,824 for folding camping trailers to $16,631 for conventional travel trailers and $63,463 for type C motorhomes, there's an RV for every family budget–and pre-owned units are even more affordable."
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Freestyle Files - USA
After a ten year domination of four-to-the-floor beats of House and Techno there is a complete new scene today in modern electronic dance music. After years of experimenting with influences and beats new styles like Trip Hop, Drum'n'Bass, Electro and Big (Break)-Beats have emerged out of this scene. It was England's capital London who have set the tones of tomorrow in the past and labels like Warp, Clear, Metalhedz and Ninja Tunes turned into the leaders of the new beat revolution. These sounds also became very popular all over Europe and now it's time to take over America as well. Especially the american Illbient Scene with artists like DJ Spooky and the West-Coast Hip-Hop revolution of DJ Shadow were recognized in Europe as in the States and proved that the USA is also on the forefront of the modern dance revolution. The "Freestyle Files – Underground Sounds of America" compilation is trying to represent some of the hottest talents and the most futuristic tunes which were released in America in the past months. The tracks are comin from american labels who have a true vision and passion like Asphodel, Liquid Sky, Ubiquity, Astralwerks and Eigth Dimension and ranges from sophisticated down-tempo grooves of Washington's Thievery Corporation and Pimp Daddy Nash to the Easy-Listening influenced tracks of New York's Tipsy. Heavy dub infiltered soundscapes of DJ Spooky and Sub Dub and abstract hip-hop experiments of outstanding DJ's like Wally and Q-Burns round up this compilation which documents the massive role which America is going to play in modern music in the future.


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Sofia is an Italian illustrator and painter who studied in Milan and Bologna, who now based in Dundee, Scotland.
From an early age her grandma told her to stay within the lines. Maintaining her naive styled colourful and bright illustrations, those boundaries have gone, and now Sofia uses negative space to play with the subject shapes and backgrounds.
You can find more of her work via Sofia's website.
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01 Dec BOOK BUS HIRE SERVICES FOR GROUP BOOKINGS WITH CITYBUG SHUTTLE SERVICE
At Citybug Shuttle Service, we take pride in providing comprehensive transport solutions for all of our valued passengers. This is why our fleet includes 13-seaters, 22-seaters, 35-seaters and 48-seaters to accommodate groups of all sizes.
Aside from our day-to-day scheduled shuttles that depart regularly from predetermined destinations at set times, we also offer bus hire services for group bookings. This service is provided on an ad hoc basis and can be tailored to suit the needs of any given group. Our group bus hire services are suitable for:
Are you part of a tour group that requires affordable, reliable transport to the airport? Or are you perhaps in charge of a group of school children who are leaving for camp in the next town or province? Either way, you're going to need comfortable one-way transport. Make your one-way trip a pleasant one with Citybug Shuttle Service.
Is your church choir headed for regionals or would your ACVV branch like to go on a daytrip to a nearby destination? Citybug Shuttle Service offers a dependable dual-way bus service that will take you where you need to go and bring you back safely on the same day.
It doesn't matter whether you're planning a daytrip or would like to embark on a month-long overland tour into our neighbouring countries, Citybug Shuttle Service will ensure that your trip is 100% comfortable and fuss-free. When you charter a Citybug bus for private use, you can rest assured that your group will benefit from the services of a reliable, competent driver with proven long-distance driving skills. Allow us to take care of the logistics while you enjoy your tour.
These are just a few examples of how our Citybug group bus hire service can be adapted to suit your travel needs. Do you need to transport a large number of people in style and comfort? Get in touch with one of our representatives to learn more about our rates and what we can offer. We are happy to discuss your needs and tailor a transport package that suits your budget and requirements.


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You are hereMontrose plant may be offline until spring
Montrose plant may be offline until spring
Laura Walz, Powell River Peak, December 19, 2012
Montrose plant may be offline until spring
A large rockslide has damaged the 88-megawatt Montrose hydroelectric facility in the Toba Valley.
Donald McInnes, executive vice chairman of Alterra Power Corporation, said the rockslide, which happened on December 12, did not damage the intake structure or the power plant and there were no injuries. Damage was limited to a section of the pipe that is used to convey the water from the intake structure down to the powerhouse, he added. "The other good part about the event is that it occurred at a time of the year when there are almost no flows," he said. "It will have a very minimal impact on our operation. Hopefully, once the team assesses the extent of the damage, we'll be able to put a plan in place that allows the facility to be completely repaired in time for increased water flows as we move toward the spring."
The rockslide occurred naturally, according to a company statement, and the repairs may require the plant to be offline for several months. The nearby 146-megawatt Toba hydroelectric plant was not affected and remains in operation.
In other Alterra developments, the company announced that Fiera Axium Infrastructure has become its partner in the 235-megawatt Toba-Montrose run-of-river hydro facility and the 144-megawatt Dokie 1 wind farm in BC, effective December 7.
A consortium of Canadian investors led by Fiera Axium purchased GE Energy Financial Services' partnership interests and now owns a 60 per cent interest in Toba Montrose and a 49 per cent interest in Dokie 1. Alterra's ownership interests in these facilities are unchanged at 40 per cent and 51 per cent respectively.
"GE decided to monetize their investments in Dokie wind farm and Toba-Montrose project," said McInnes. "It did so because there is a lot of money in private equity looking for ownership opportunities in assets that produce a constant yield. In the general stock market, companies that pay a dividend have seen a huge appreciation and those that don't pay a dividend have had very little interest in the stock market."
The Toba-Montrose assets will turn out "a nice return for the owners year in, year out," McInnes added. "It's an attractive opportunity and these assets are highly valued right now, so GE decided it could sell them for what I expect was quite a good profit for them."
Fiera Axium is an independent portfolio management firm that invests in core infrastructure assets. McInnes said Fiera is one partner in an investing syndicate that is made up largely of Canadian pension funds.


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Today, we attended the Cablefax Digital, Tech and Trailer Awards breakfast in New York City along with our industry cohorts. We're thrilled to announce that Adobe Primetime was honored with a Cablefax Tech Award in the "TV Everywhere/Authentication System" category. Cablefax's Tech Awards recognize the forward-thinking tech gurus continually revolutionizing cable technology with amazing products, campaigns and partnerships. Thank you to the Cablefax judges for validating Adobe Primetime's work helping broadcasters, cable networks and service providers create, deliver and monetize engaging and personalized TV experiences across screens.
Additionally, Cablefax honored individuals named to The Digital Hot List 2015, which "recognizes executives shepherding innovation and progress in social media, digital distribution, app development, web content, technology strategy, TV Everywhere/authentication and other cutting-edge multiplatform projects." He's already on Adobe's hot list, but we're proud to see our own Jens Loeffler, principal technical evangelist, acknowledged again by Cablefax for his industry achievements via Adobe Primetime. Congrats, Jens, and to all of our industry colleagues for this recognition!
It's an exciting time for Adobe Primetime and the industry and we're not slowing down. We have some exciting solution updates along with customer and partner momentum coming at The NAB Show (April 13–16) so stay tuned and hope to see you there.


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Many of us in the rail fan community might be thinking – what are the features and specs of the locomotive. So let's find it out.
W – Wide/Broad Gauge
D – Diesel Powered
G – Goods load
4 – Class Type
G – GE (Manufacturer)
The ES43ACmi (Indian Railways' class – WDG4G) locomotive, painted in a distinctive red and yellow pattern, is the first of 1,000 diesel freight locomotives that GE Transportation will deliver to Indian Railways as part of a $2.5 billion order. The bright colors hold special meaning in India with red representing energy and yellow representing freshness. Before the mass production of locomotives at Marhowara (Bihar) few locomotives are been produced and tested in USA. This project comes under the Make in India initiative.
The ES43ACmi(WDG4G) locomotive is one of two models GE Transportation is building for Indian Railways as part of the order. It's a dual-cab locomotive with a 4,500-horsepower engine. The second locomotive, model ES57ACi, features a 6,000-horsepower engine. It is currently in the design phase and will begin production later this year.
General Specifications :
- The locomotive is fitted with 12 cylinder diesel engine model General Electric Evolution Series V-12 (GEVO 12),type V-12, 4 stroke, fully turbocharged and intercooled with AC-AC transmission and six AC Traction Motors have been provided; Power – 4500 hp.
- Brakes – Air brakes CCB type braking system. Also fitted with parking and dynamic brakes.
- Wheel Diameter – 1092 mm.
- Bogies – Co-Co type (Know more about Co-Co type).
- Nominal Axle load – 22 tons.
- Maximum Speed – 100km/h
Trial Speed – 110km/h
Provisional Speed – 65km/h
*all speeds are only for Indian Railways tracks*
To know more about the locomotive click here
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The Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CCAV) is a joint unit of the Department for Transport and Department for Business, Innovation & Skills set up to keep the UK at the forefront of the development of connected and autonomous vehicle technology. We are a single point of contact for those in industry, academia and internationally who have an interest in connected and autonomous vehicles.
What we do?
CCAV oversees the driverless car projects located in Greenwich, Bristol and Milton Keynes and Coventry and the winning projects from the Government's intelligent mobility competition. By 2020 we will have invested in excess of £100 million into ground breaking research and development of connected and autonomous vehicle technologies. As part of our long term objectives we will also support legislative change where necessary and work to guarantee the safety of connected and autonomous vehicle technologies.
Our aims and objectives
CCAV aims to ensure that:
- The UK has a vibrant, world-leading connected and autonomous vehicles industry
- The UK remains one of the best places in the world to develop and use connected and autonomous vehicles
- Research on connected and autonomous vehicles is effective, and targeted at delivering value for the UK
- Connected and autonomous vehicles are safe and secure by design, and handle data appropriately
Visit the government pavillion in Hall 3 to find out more about our programme to secure the UK as the best place for testing, development and deployment of CAV technologies.
Visit our webpage: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/driverless-vehicles-connected-and-autonomous-technologies
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FOOTWORK has built up reputation on the west coast for being a really talented and downright fucking weird band. Their songs are short, disjointed, and often abrasive; slowly finding a steady rhythm, riding out a groove for 90 seconds, and cutting out before you know what hits you. The major difference between these two releases is the addition of singer Jamey Braden Von Mooter on +JMBVM, whose distinct howl is pushed to the front of the mix adding another layer of complexity to all ready pretty fucking complex band. This is Kraut rock through the lens of a generation raised on heavy doses of Ritalin. Check out FOOTWORK's bandcamp for more tunes.
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Peter Hammill Biography
5 November 1948, Ealing, London, England. In 1967, singer-songwriter and guitarist Hammill formed Van Der Graaf Generator in Manchester, England, with university friends Nick Peame (keyboards) and Chris Judge Smith (drums). The band collapsed without making any recordings, but in 1968 it was re-formed with Hammill joined by Keith Ellis (bass), Guy Evans (drums) and Hugh Banton (keyboards). Hammill had intended to release a solo album, but the new Van Der Graaf Generator seized on his material, the result being the celebrated The Aerosol Grey Machine. The band always enjoyed greater success in Europe than in the UK, and broke up for a third and more permanent time in 1978.
Van Der Graaf Generators dissolution gave Hammill the opportunity to continue with the limited success he had already found in his solo career, which he now pursued again. He has maintained a prolific output ever since, counting contemporary artists such as Peter Gabriel, Nick Cave, Marc Almond, David Bowie, Mark E. Smith (the Fall) and John Lydon among his many admirers. It is the quality rather than the quantity of his work that ensures that more mainstream artists return to him for inspiration again and again. The various stages of his work have been analogized as progressive rock (Van Der Graaf Generator), lo-fi pre-punk (his 70s albums, particularly Nadirs Big Chance) and the search for the perfect exposition of the love song (much of his subsequent output). Despite writing pieces for ballets and undertaking an opera version of Edgar Allan Poes The Fall Of The House Of Usher, he has never fully escaped the legacy of Van Der Graaf Generator. He has described this hindrance as a monkey on my back, which militates against his subsequent artistic divergence. Nevertheless, Hammill has achieved a commendable level of autonomy in his work, owning his own studio and record label (Fie!). For all his previous protestations about Van Der Graaf Generator, Hammill reunited with his former colleagues in 2004 to record a new studio album. The reunion took place after Hammill had suffered a near-fatal heart attack the previous December.
Source: The Encyclopedia of Popular Music by Colin Larkin. Licensed from Muze.


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The Girls of the Warehouse
Kutori Nota Seniolis is a fairy. This year she turned fifteen, making her the oldest girl currently in the warehouse and a fully grown fairy soldier. When her compatibility with 'Dug Weapons' was confirmed, she had been assigned to the sword Seniolis, whose name she now bears.
A light shade of blue fills her hair and eyes, but she herself is not particularly fond of the color, for two reasons. First of all, as with any typical fairy hair, it attracts too much attention on the streets of town. Secondly, and more importantly, it doesn't go well with brightly colored clothes.
"… what in the world are they doing?"
Kutori, sitting by the window in the reading room and gazing outside, muttered to herself. A small clearing in the forest spread out in front of her eyes. Young fairies, along with a tall young man, excitedly chased a ball around. She hadn't really realized it until now, but Willem seemed to naturally merge into warehouse life, despite being a different age, gender, and even race.
The special dessert from a few days ago probably served as the catalyst. When the little ones found out that he made it himself, they instantly dissolved any suspicions of him. Then, before Kutori knew it, they had become attached to him, as evidenced by the ball game occurring before her.
"Seriously… what is with that guy?"
When they first met, Willem struck Kutori as a mystery; he was amazingly kind to her, a stranger, and an annoying one at that, yet seemed to be shrouded in a sort of gloomy shadow. Moreover, he managed to live in a town of beast people despite being a markless himself.
The next time they met, Panival, one of the little ones, had him pinned underneath her in the forest. Now that she thought about it, Willem had also been squished beneath Kutori after her little skydive. I hope he's not into that sort of thing… she considered the possibility for a moment, but became embarrassed and shoved the thought out of her head.
And lastly… he was always nice to the little kids. Even when that noisy, shameless, annoying, bothersome, irritating group of girls burst into his room, he talked playfully with them without a single complaint or frown on his face and even took the same attitude towards Kutori, who appeared a little later.
The same attitude? Those words stuck in Kutori's mind, stopping the gears of her thoughts from turning any further. Could it be that Willem saw all of them in the exact same way? Could he be treating the fifteen year old, fully grown, mature, responsible Kutori Nota Seniolis the same way as those ten year old, immature little kids? She didn't want to believe it.
Besides, he — Second Enchanted Weapons Technician Willem Kumesh — wasn't even that much older than Kutori. Although his mysterious aura could be somewhat deceiving, she guessed his true age to be a little less than twenty. In that case, the age difference between them came out to a mere three or four years, making them basically the same within experimental error. His age gave him no right to treat her like a kid.
Or maybe, their height difference was to blame. But even then, the problem remained serious. Kutori Nota Seniolis happened to proudly hold the title of tallest fairy in the warehouse. She supposed that, from Willem's very high point of view, she might still look fairly close to the others. Having Naigrat as another tall target for comparison certainly didn't help. On top of that —
"Watcha lookin' at, hm?"
"Ah!" Receiving a surprise hug from behind, Kutori let out an odd sounding scream. "Hey, don't do that!"
"Haha, sorry sorry. You haven't moved an inch for a while, so I couldn't help myself."
"What kind of reason is that…"
Batting away the arms entangled around her neck, she turned to see Aiseia standing there with her usual smile.
Aiseia Myse Valgalis is also a fairy. At fourteen years old, she is, like Kutori, considered a fully grown fairy soldier and has also had her compatibility with Dug Weapons confirmed. Also like Kutori, her last name, Valgalis, signifies her sword. She has hair colored like a ripe ear of rice and slightly slanted tree brown eyes. Her face always shows a warm, friendly smile.
"He's a popular guy… it's almost as if he's been living here for years. Did ya know? The ball game they're playing right now… he taught them it apparently. A lot of people can play at once, and even the kids bad at sports can get a little action."
"Hmm… I see."
"You're curious aren't ya? About him."
Anyone in this warehouse would rightfully be curious about Willem. Wherever he went, he stood out.
"Your new hat."
The sudden change of topic surprised the lost in thought Kutori, who almost fell out of her chair.
"You're taking pretty good care of it, aren't ya? You stuffed it in your closet and never used it since, keeping it nice and clean."
"I-It's not like that means anything! That hat's only useful as a disguise for when I leave the island… I don't need it when I'm here! Besides, why are you even bringing that up now?!"
"Hmm?" Aiseia looked at Kutori with a broad grin across her face.
"Nothing, nothing. It's just, you know, your reaction says a lot."
"What are you talking about? Anyone would act like that if they were surprised."
"Are you sure about that?"
As Aiseia continued her interrogation, a rolled up piece of paper suddenly struck her head.
"Please be quiet in the reading room."
Nephren Ruq Insania stood there with her usual expressionless face. She is, of course, another fairy, but unlike the other two, Nephren is only thirteen years old and won't be a fully grown fairy soldier until summer of this year. Her compatibility with Dug Weapons was only just recently confirmed. She has faded gray hair and charcoal black eyes. Her height is low even compared to other fairies, to the point that she might be buried if caught in a crowd of the little ones. She wears her signature expressionless face around the clock. Kutori had never even seen her smiling face or angry face.
Looking around, Kutori noticed that the three of them gathered by the window were the only ones present in the reading room.
Nephren took a seat next to the apologizing Kutori. "So, what kind of person is he?"
"I thought you said to be quiet…"
"It's okay as long as we keep our voices down."
"So it's fine to keep talking, huh? … are you interested in him too, Ren?"
"Not really." She glanced outside the window. "I just thought he was kind of a mysterious person."
Kutori felt a little relieved that it wasn't just her who saw Willem that way. If he was just simply a nice and cheerful person, they wouldn't be so curious about him. He acted so close with the girls, yet at the same time seemed to draw a line between them. He looked to be having so much fun, yet also seemed a little lonely. He blended in so well to life in the warehouse, yet occasionally had a faraway look in his eyes, as if running through memories of a distant place. So Kutori's eyes were drawn to him. She couldn't help but wonder about him.
"… Kutori, how many days are left?"
Despite the ambiguous question, she knew exactly what Aiseia was asking about. She used the calendar in her room to keep track, so of course she had the answer memorized.
"Ten days."
"Hmm… I don't know if that'll be enough or not…"
"What are you guys talking about?"
"Whether or not we have time to fulfill Kutori's dreams of love, of course!"
Kutori crashed her head into the table in shock.
"Kutori, be quiet in the reading room."
"S-Sorry — no, not sorry! What are you saying all of a sudden, Aiseia?!"
"Ahaha, no need to be shy. A lot of fairies don't even make it to puberty, so you're lucky you can even experience love, ya know?"
"I-It's not like I was looking at him in that kind of way."
"… I see. I'll go look for some stories with interracial marriage. They might be useful."
"Ren!? I don't need those!"
"Kutori, be quiet in the reading room."
"Who do you think's making me shout!?"
She took a moment to calm down. Outside, the ball, thrown up high in the air by someone, fell back down, drawing out a wide arc in the sky as it went.
"… I really don't need anything, so please stop. I was finally able to give up on a lot of things… wouldn't want to have any more regrets at this point." Kutori spoke in a soft, barely audible voice.
"I see." Aiseia let out one last sorrowful laugh, then turned her gaze outside without saying anything more.
Nephren nodded slightly, then, without a word, went back to reading the book in her hands.
One week later.
Willem had begun to get an uneasy feeling about his new job again. As he walked down the hallway trying to pinpoint exactly what felt out of place, a loud pitter patter sound closed in from behind.
Two legs pierced into his back, their force amplified by a well executed running jump. Despite the large difference in body size and weight, the beautifully formed attack almost made Willem fall flat on his face. Before he had time to fully recover, small arms wrapped around his neck in a skillful joint locking technique.
"Got him!!"
"Ahh!! No, no! That's not what I meant by 'get him'!"
"The end justifies the means."
"True, as long as he can't escape there's no problem."
"There's a big problem!! We're the ones asking him for a favor."
"Displaying a show of force before making a request is a basic strategy."
"That's something people who are about to kill each other do!"
"Kill! Kill! Kill!"
"That's not a word you're supposed to excitedly repeat!!"
His shoulder being twisted in pleasant directions with pleasant grinding noises, Willem took stock of the situation. The usual energetic little critters surrounded him.
"What's up, guys? You need something?"
"Yes, yes. We have some business with you."
"We want to read a book, so come!"
"I-I-I told you, no joint locks when asking for a favor!"
Willem agreed completely with this last girl.
"You want me to help you read a hard book? Sorry, but I'm not the greatest at reading and writing, you know."
"Eh? You're a technician, aren't you? Aren't you supposed to be smart?"
"Oh, I'm super smart. If you have any ancient literature from 500 years ago, I can read it no problem!"
The girls laughed at what they took to be a joke and pulled on Willem's sleeves.
"We can read it ourselves. All we want you to do is sit beside us."
"Yeah, it's a story from long ago, so with just us it's scary."
"Well I'm not really scared or anything, but these kids insisted."
"H-Hey, don't act all grown up!"
Like always, the girls ran their mouths freely while managing to work together to drag Willem off somewhere.
"A story from long ago?"
"A story about the Emnetwyte!"
Willem suddenly felt a little dizzy at the mention of that name. A strong sense of deja vu overcame him, and his mind started to dive back into the past. The scenery around him, the warehouse on the 68th Island, twisted into the image of an old orphanage. Sights of the place where he once lived then evoked memories of him, the oldest of the children being raised there, taking care of the young ones.
Father, did you mess something up again?
Voices that Willem had tried so hard not to remember replayed in his head. He realized that he had forgotten something important: why he decided to stay on that filthy 28th Island. It was uncomfortable there. Hard to live. No one accepted him, who bore the obvious defect of being a markless. No one gave him a place he could call home.
But those reasons were exactly why he stayed there. He no longer belonged anywhere. Even if he wished to return home, that wish would never come true. On that dumpster of an island, he never forgot that fact. He was reminded of the ugly truth every day.
But this place looked too similar. He had to constantly tell himself that this was not home. He shouldn't be wearing this unfitting black army uniform. The rank badge on his shoulder was meaningless. He wouldn't be here for more than a few months. So everything would be fine. He hadn't forgotten about or betrayed that place.
A voice brought him back to the present.
"Ah, I'm fine. Just didn't get enough sleep last night. So what's this Emnetwyte story about?"
"A looong time ago, they were there! Down on the ground!"
The girls all started frantically talking. In a picture book they read before, it said that terrifying creatures known as Emnetwyte populated the land. And because of them, the Orcs were forced into small patches of poor land, the Elves' precious forests burned, the Reptrace were driven out of their water holes, the Lucantrobos' peace was disrupted, the Dragons had their treasure plundered. And when the Visitors descended anew to bestow divine punishment upon them, the Emnetwyte struck first, slaying the gods themselves. In the end, they called the '17 Beasts' out from somewhere and self destructed, taking everything else on the ground along with them.
"Scary, isn't it?"
When told like that, the story certainly was frightening. It made you wonder how the Emnetwyte could have been such heinous monsters.
"Well, it's a picture book, so it might not be true you know?"
"But it says it's a true story."
"Everything says that."
The girls looked at each other.
"But then, are the Braves from the story also not real?"
"I wouldn't want that," mumbled the purple haired girl. The others nodded in agreement.
"I guess there might be some true things mixed in… why would it be bad if the Braves didn't exist?"
For a second time, the girls all looked at each other.
"Because… we're also Braves?"
Willem didn't quite understand. They feared the Emnetwyte, yet at the same time wanted to become the very symbol of the race itself. Well, it's true that to humanity at the time, the Braves were like a type of weapon. Maybe that's why the girls, being weapons themselves, felt some sense of closeness to those ancient warriors.
"By the way, um… Mr. Willem." One of the girls timidly addressed him. "Doesn't that hurt?"
Upon hearing the question, the pain in his shoulder suddenly returned, unpleasantly reminding him that he had never left the joint lock.


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Packard graveyard also home to a piece of Irish history
Massachusetts Street will be lined today with parade watchers hoping to catch a glimpse of Irish heritage this St. Patrick's Day.
But back before crazy Sandbar floats, Shriners on three-wheelers or any other sight you may see in today's 25th annual St. Patrick's Day Parade, there was a Lawrence corner where a wee bit of the Irish spirit was on constant display.
At the southeast corner of 11th and Rhode Island streets, Rhody Delahunty set up shop in 1871 and soon became the Irishman who wandered in and out of countless Lawrence lives.
In short, if Lawrence residents ate meat near the turn of the century, Rhody and his "dray wagon" business at 11th and Rhode Island were likely responsible for delivering the meat to town.
"Apparently, he was a well-known man around town," said Paul Caviness, a local historian who has researched Delahunty and the 11th and Rhode Island corner. "It appears he was the favored horse and wagon guy in town for basically every meat packer in the area."
Now, Delahunty's corner is no longer in favor, even on this most Irish of days. The property at 1106 R.I. has been in the news lately as an old graveyard for Packard automobiles. City officials report there are 15 Packard automobiles in the weeds and brush of the unkempt property. City commissioners have scheduled a May 15 hearing to determine whether the cars ought to be removed and the abandoned house and outbuildings torn down.
But the newfound attention has caused some Lawrence residents to remember what used to be. A Journal-World reader pointed the newspaper to a pair of old J-W articles that detailed the Delahunty story.
Rhody Delahunty — according to the J-W articles and Caviness' 1989 written report — came to Lawrence from Kings County, Ireland, in 1867 to build what would become the Santa Fe Railroad line. But that work soon didn't suit him, and by 1869 he had begun buying the property at 11th and Rhode Island to set up a wagon business. By 1871, he built the modest two-story house that sits on the property today and faces possible demolition.
Until he died in 1919, Delahunty used a team of horses stabled at 11th and Rhode Island to pull a heavy-duty wagon throughout the area. Among his more famous clients: Gen. John Fraser, who built what became known as Old Fraser Hall atop Mount Oread. Delahunty was Fraser's horse and wagon man of choice, according to Caviness' history report.
The story goes that Rhody Delahunty was a true Irishman in that he had a great love of horses and their power. Apparently, though, his son Tom was a bit more Americanized. Tom took over the business when his father died, and one of his first purchases was a brand new 1919 Diamond T truck.
Tom Delahunty boasted in a 1964 Journal-World article that "it was the first big truck in Lawrence." Caviness, though, said that claim comes with a dispute. When Caviness re-reported that claim in his 1989 report, members of Lawrence's Hetzel family said they also operated a hauling business during that era and had a "big truck" in 1916.
"I caught some heat about that one," Caviness said.
Regardless, the Delahunty Diamond T was a bit of a celebrity around town.
"At the most, there were only a couple of trucks in town, and Delahunty's was painted like a circus truck," Caviness said.
Delahunty had a Kansas City builder of circus wagons construct a special body for the truck, complete with gold circus-like lettering on the side.
The truck body even was built so that it could include rows of seats in the back to serve as an "improbable limousine" to carry families to funerals. The truck also served as a makeshift bus to transport visiting athletic teams to Kansas University's McCook Field, Caviness' research found.
The truck is not among the vehicles in the weeds at the site today. The truck was sold in late 1964 to Lawrence businessman Travis Glass, who operated LRM Industries. Steve Glass, a son of Travis', said his father had it fully restored. The family sold the truck to a collector in Oklahoma following Travis' death. Steve said he still occasionally gets calls from people asking about the whereabouts of the truck.
"What I remember most is we had our shop in North Lawrence, and we had a lot of expensive equipment for the business there," Glass said. "But the truck would always be inside the building because that was more valuable in his mind than the modern equipment we had."
Members of the city's Historic Resources Commission — and ultimately city commissioners — will get to decide how valuable the history is at the 11th and Rhode Island site. The Historic Resources Commission will render an opinion about whether the old structures — in addition to the house, there are several outbuildings that Caviness dates to the 1920s period — should be torn down. City commissioners will have the final say on the matter.
Caviness said city officials will have a tough job.
"I see the city's point," Caviness said. "It is basically a salvage yard today, in an area that is no longer designed to have a salvage yard."
The Raymond Barland Family purchased the property in the mid-1960s. Barland was the owner of the Packard dealership in downtown Lawrence, until the brand dissolved in the 1950s. But Barland, Caviness said, used the 11th and Rhode Island property to sell used Packard parts for many years. One of Barland's sons remains in Lawrence, but he has not returned phone calls from the Journal-World regarding the property.
As for whether the property is just a reminder of an interesting time in Lawrence or whether it is a historic site, is a matter that may get some debate at City Hall. Caviness said the issue is such a subjective one that disagreement is certain.
"I hold that it is a significant piece of property because of the ethnic history of the neighborhood," said Caviness. "I would be sad to see it go."


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One-wire interface for LCD
Status: Proposal
May 6, 2013
One-wire interface for LCD: When using a small MCU (e.g. like ATTiny), it would be very convenient to save those few pins for something else. A standard textual LCD needs 4 data lines, 2 lines for RS and E (enable) and even one more if you want to turn it on/off (all together 7 lines). Using a 595 shift register IC and a few other components I designed a small circuit and wrote a piece of assembly code to control the LCD using only one MCU output. The same output is also used to turn the LCD on and off. I tested it when I made a simple working hours counter, it works fine. The scheme of this circuit you can find in attached photo. I will redraw it in Protel and send you the piece of program code so you can test it if you are interested.
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Suddenly you feel an intense tightening around your chest, along with pain and a burning sensation. You clutch your chest, awash in fear.
If you have never had this experience before, you wonder... is this a heart attack... a panic attack... an asthma attack... and you will definitely want to contact your physician.
But if you have multiple sclerosis and been through this before, you'll recognize this as the mysterious MS Hug... the Chest Hug... the Girdle... otherwise known as dysesthesias. According to the Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders*, dysesthesias is defined as:
Dysesthesias is a symptom of pain or abnormal sensation(s) that typically cause hyperesthesia, paresthesiae, or peripheral sensory neuropathy. Dysesthesias can be due to lesions (an abnormal change) in sensory nerves and sensory pathways in the central nervous system (CNS, consisting of the brain and the spinal cord). The pain or abnormal sensations in dysesthesias is often described as painful feelings of tingling, burning, or numbness.
Although it is an extremely unpleasant neurological event, it is not life-threatening.
As with most symptoms of MS, the MS Hug feels differently to individual patients. Sometimes described as feeling like being squeezed by a boa constrictor, compressed with an ever-tightening rubber band, or wearing a chest high girdle, the MS Hug actually does not interfere with the ability to breathe.
According to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, MS Hug pain and discomfort are "often treated with the anticonvulsant medication gabapentin (Neurontin ®). Dysesthesias may also be treated with an antidepressant such as amitriptyline (Elavil ®), which modifies how the central nervous system reacts to pain. Other treatments include wearing a pressure stocking or glove, which can convert the sensation of pain to one of pressure; warm compresses to the skin, which may convert the sensation of pain to one of warmth; and over-the-counter acetaminophen (Tylenol ® and others) which may be taken daily, under a physician's supervision."
As always, the best source of information for new and unusual symptoms is your personal physician.
National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Mar 24, 2009 "Chest hug" is not life-threatening
About.com, Oct 12, 2008 by Julie Stachowiak, Ph.D., Tips for Managing the "MS Hug
About.com, Jan 24, 2009 by Julie Stachowiak, Ph.D., "Hug" or Girdle-Band Sensation
The Multiple Sclerosis Resource Centre, Multiple Sclerosis Hug or Girdle
*"Dysesthesias." Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders. Ed. Stacey L. Chamberlin and Brigham Narins. Gale Cengage, 2005. eNotes.com. 2006. 14 Apr, 2009 http://www.enotes.com/neurological-disorders-encyclopedia/dysesthesias


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Gabby Gourmet out with new book – her 25th – and surprising pix
She's back.
Pat "Gabby Gourmet" Miller is just out with the 25th Edition of her popular "Restaurant Guide." And, of course, it's bigger and better than ever at 528 pages and more than 500 restaurant reviews.
"I started writing these when I was six," says Miller, as we wonder how she's done it for 25 years. "And every year I say it's going to be smaller, and every year it's bigger."
In this digital age, this is still a printed book worth having. Everything you need is here. But never to be left at the station, Miller is coming out with an an Gabby Gourmet iPhone app in the spring.
She did not drop any restaurants from her top "Heavenly" roster this year. In fact, she added four. We may not agree on all her choices, but as Miller says, "It's my football."
So here is Denver's best of the best, drumroll please: Barolo Grill, D-Bar Desserts, Elway's Cherry Creek, Frasca Food & Wine, Fruition, L'Atelier, Mizuna, Panzano, Rioja, Root Down, Shanahan's and Table 6.
New to this edition is a listing of Miller's favorite dishes around town, two-pages that include liver at Strings, egg salad at Masterpiece Deli, biscuits at Lucile's, fried chicken at Castle Cafe, French fries at Ajax Tavern in Aspen, Mac and Cheese at Argyll, Pad Thai at Bangkok Cafe.
The book – which makes a great stocking stuffer – is at bookstores today.
Bill Husted's column appears Sunday, Tuesday and Friday. You can reach him at 303-954-1486 or at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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When you go through looking at profiles for other females you may see some have very minimal information and then there are some that have endless information. It has been proven that men are more likely to contact the female with more information then the one with minimal information. It gives them more options of things to say to you, and spike interest in you.
If you have placed some of your interests into your profile don't just make a long list, actually expand as to why you are interested in them and how you became interested in them. This could spike up some great conversations and give the men a more likely chance of having something in common with you.
Another good thing to include onto your profile is photographs of yourself. Avoid posting photos of you and your ex boyfriend or a male. This could spike jealousy right away and make a man second guess interacting with you. By having multiple photos of yourself a man can get a better visual of you and be more likely to become interested in you. Many men judge a female by their appearance and most females think this is wrong because they are not getting to know your personality, but come on ladies you do it too so give them something to admire you by.
Everyone is very judgemental when you first get to know someone and if you don't give a man something to become interested in you they won't. By taking the time to develop a great profile and pretty much advertise yourself as the best thing that could ever happen to them you will find yourself sitting waiting for a long time.
By putting in a little effort you can get great results and find your perfect man. Remember though don't just settle with anyone, make sure its someone you'll be happy with and you will find yourself in a great relationship in no time.


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5 Fun Free Things to Do Outdoors in August
August is already in full swing and it will be gone before you know it. However, before we say goodbye to summer and hello to fall, why not take advantage of the summer weather while you got a chance. Hey, we all remember what it was like last winter, so let's maximize our time outdoors because before we know it we'll be shoveling snow.
Philly Night Market
Aug. 14th | 6 pm – 10 pm | 35th & Lancaster (West Philly)
Aug. 14th the Night Market will be at 35th & Lancaster Ave. in West Philadelphia! Philly Night Market is an outdoor street festivals that occur about four times during the year. The festival which occurs in the evening from 6 pm – 10 pm includes food, music, activities. The food is primarily provided by many of the popular Philly food trucks and local restaurants.
Wayne's World Outdoor Movie Screening
Aug. 15th | 9 pm | Eakins Oval
Wayne's World is a 1992 American film directed by Penelope Spheerisand starring Mike Myers as Wayne Campbell and Dana Carvey as Garth Algar, hosts of a public access television show in Aurora, Illinois. You won't want to miss this classic!
Caribbean Festival
Aug. 17th | 12 pm – 8 pm | Penn's Landing
A rich celebration of 14 Caribbean islands will treat you to a wholesome family fun in a beautiful atmosphere with a line up of authentic island sounds of reggae, roots international beat, hip-hop and gospel, poetry, island skits and creative on-stage dances, the pulsating sound of the steel band; all that's complimented by a marketplace of Caribbean fashions, souvenirs, arts and craft. additionally, a "tings" Caribbean workshop; and a children's corner, including an African/Caribbean children's village enactment and maypole dancing.
Smooth Jazz Summer Nights Ft. Eric Darius
Aug. 22nd | 7:30 pm | Penn's Landing
Smooth Jazz will fill the waterfront every Friday night in August. One of the summer season's most popular events, the Penn's Landing Smooth Jazz Summer Nights series plays host to nationally-renowned acts. Be prepared to listen to some of the country's best smooth jazz artists in a beautiful riverfront venue. All Smooth Jazz concerts are FREE, family friendly, and open to the public.
40th St. Summer Series
August 30th | 6 pm | 40th & Walnut
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September 12, 2013 -- Professor Eugene Volokh commented on whether the Quran-burning pastor in Gainesville, Florida, Terry Jones, was arrested unconstitutionally.
"Jones has a constitutional right to burn Qurans, even though others may be offended by it," said University of California at Los Angeles law professor Eugene Volokh.
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Forum Post: Just One Demand
Posted 7 years ago on March 4, 2012, 10:56 p.m. EST by jrhirsch
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For the people to be in control of Congress, not the corporations, special interests, or the wealthy. If we continue protesting in a thousand different directions, a corrupt Congress will again be reelected. And our rights will be eroded at an ever quickening pace as new legislation is enacted to the point where protest itself will be illegal. There are many worthy injustices to protest, but if we lose that right, all other causes become insignificant. We must focus on electing all new representatives, untainted by corporate money, as well as drying up the funds for current representatives.