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does haskell optimize list surgery?
does Haskell optimize the list dissection in something like this:
take n lis ++ listElem ++ drop (n+1) lis
interspersing a space in a string
Cale gibbard came up with a Monad for interspering:
"hello" >>= (\x -> [x,' '])
but what if you don't want a trailing space?
Creating a code table for a Huffman tree
Our ultimate goal is to have a list in which each element gives the route on a tree to a particular letter. E.g.
means go left from the top to code for a t
means go right then left from the top to code for an a
So, we want to be able to do this:
*Main> codeTable (codes "tab")
and the question is how?
Well, step one is to ask what granularity we need to take the input data on. And the answer is: we can take the input data one at a time.
Questions two and three are: what should our final and transition actions look like? Well, let's start with the final action. The final action for any particular leaf is going to yield something like this:
we can restate that as: the final action as we move through a tree is to take a leaf and return the character there as well as the entire path to it.
Having stated the final action, we see what our transition action must be, we need to build up the entire path to that element as we make the transitions
The final code from SJT's implementation shows these final and transition actions as the solution to our problem:
-- Making a table from a Huffman tree.
codeTable :: Tree -> Table
codeTable = convert []
-- Auxiliary function used in conversion to a table. The first argument is
-- the HCode which codes the path in the tree to the current Node, and so
-- codeTable is initialised with an empty such sequence.
convert :: HCode -> Tree -> Table
-- Action Final
convert cd (Leaf c n) = [(c,cd)]
-- Action Transition
convert cd (Node n t1 t2)
= (convert (cd++[L]) t1) ++ (convert (cd++[R]) t2)
How to think about programming in Haskell
This is a node I intend to expand over time.
- use recursion and types to your advantage
This is central to Haskell programming, in fact
it is the most important part of your reasoning process. Getting to know your data type and pulling it apart to handle it case-by-case is the way of Haskell development.
Now that we have established the utility of recursion and strong static typing in building functions, let's use it. Let's see how we can write functions which obey our type rules by looking around for various instances of the output type and asking when they would make sense in the function definition. This might be aseat-of-the-pants approach, but hey, if it works, do it!
- input chunking
- Earlier in my blog I noted that it is important to realize the granularity of a decision. In that problem, one makes a decision at a point in the string not just on a single character but a chunk of the input string that is the same length as the search string.
- final product and transition
When you move over input, your functions relate to one of the aspects of this input - it's initial phase, its intermediate phases or its terminal phase. In recursive functions, the terminal phase is handled by what is known as a base case and this base case relates directly to the final desired output. It must return or represent that directly. The intermediate phase is also important and must be handled properly.
This example of creating a table of codes for a huffman tree shows the concept of final product and transition in action.
- can you use primitive recursion?
- Primitive recursion is characterized by a base case and an inductive case. For example:
sum [] = 0
sum (x:xs) = x + sum xs
More Haskell and Dylan data
The computer language shootout is a good way to compare two languages. I like the Haskell way of breaking a complex task down into functions.
Overloading functions and haskell
Both Haskell and Dylan have strong track records in the ICFP contests. Dylan is a completely object-oriented language based around Generic Functions. According to Bruce Hoult "...you can think of it as being a function that can accept arguments of any type, and examines the types of the actual arguments in order to decide what specialized function to call" More extensively The Dylan Book says
Dylan is a dynamic language — everything in Dylan is defined in terms of a dynamic execution model. As we saw in Section 5.5, page 63, the execution model of how a method is chosen when a generic function is called with a particular set of arguments is highly dynamic: the arguments are evaluated; the types of the arguments are determined; the applicable methods are found and sorted according to specificity; and, finally, the most specific, applicable method is called. This model implies that values and types can change, and that methods can be added right up until the generic function is called, and any of these changes still have an effect on which method is ultimately chosen. This dynamism — the model that value, number, and type of arguments; return values; applicable method; and method choice and execution are all determined at the last possible moment — is what gives the Dylan language its power.
This research paper by Simon Peyton-Jones shows how pure Haskell lacks this power.
Haskell is a very minimalist language consisting of referentially transparent (context-insensitive) strongly-typed functions and hardly anything else. It is a robust set of building blocks that requires clear thought and the ability to concisely specify a problem without a bunch of hemming and hawing. When you lack state and plumb infinite data structures at will, you must be willing to rely on your ability to describe problems rather than hand-hold them, and Haskell forces this degree of conceptualization.
On the other hand, Dylan (DYnamic LANguage) is a powerful language. again from the Dylan book we have the following. Substitute the word "Haskell" everywhere you see "C" below. And substitute "function application" for "primitive machine operations"
Dylan is a powerful language: Many of the built-in, or primitive, language operations are high-level operations, such as the method-dispatch mechanism, the collection facility, and the exception mechanism. Because of Dylan's powerful features, it can be hard for the programmer to develop an efficiency model — a model of the absolute or relative cost of different approaches to a problem.
In contrast, in other languages, such as C, every language construct can be explained directly in terms of a small number of machine instructions. Although it may be easy to understand the performance of a C program in terms of a simple model, programming in C is more work for the programmer — the higher-level abstractions are not provided, and must often be built from scratch.
For example, a C programmer expects that the run-time cost of calling a function is the cost of possibly saving registers on a stack, passing the arguments, executing a machine instruction for jumping to a subroutine, and then executing a return instruction at the end of the function; if it is a call through a function pointer, or a C++ virtual function, the cost of an indirect jump must be added. In Dylan, the story is more complicated, because Dylan has a more sophisticated execution model: A call to a generic function might be much more expensive in a dynamic situation, because computing the most specific method could take much longer than would execution of the method itself.
Did Donald Knuth Choose the Wrong Language??
Donald Knuth's Art of Computer Programming Series uses his own procedural assembly languaged called mix. Now, the question becomes: should Knuth have used a functional language to describe his algorihtms? Should TeX have been written in a functional language?
Computers have a procedural architecture. Do the roots of computation imply anything about the best branches?
Autrijus on Fire - What is Haskell?
In an interview with Autrijus Tang, we hear Autriju making several strong statements in support of Haskell:
Haskell is faster than C++, more concise than Perl, more regular than Python, more flexible than Ruby, more typeful than C#, more robust than Java, and has absolutely nothing in common with PHP.
Most languages require you to pay a "language tax": code that does nothing with the main algorithm, placed there only to make the computer happy.
Thus there is a threshold of refactoring: if introducing a new class or a new function costs five lines, programmers are encouraged to copy-and-paste four lines over and over again instead of abstracting them out, even with help from a good refactoring browser.
On the other end of spectrum, we often shy away from abstracting huge legacy code because we are afraid of breaking the complex interplay of flow control and global and mutable variables. Besides, the paths leading to common targets of refactoring--those Design Patterns--are often non-obvious.
Because Haskell makes all side effects explicit, code can be refactored in a safe and automatic way. Indeed, you can ask a bot on #haskell to turn programs to its most abstracted form for you. Haskell also encourages you to shape the language to fit your problem domain, so the program often reads out like a runnable specification.
a series of unit conversion calculations.. not sure how to do in Haskell
-- 2 oranges make 8 ounces of juice
ounces 8 = Oranges 2
-- a 32.oz non-organic orange juice costs 4.55 at Jamba Juice
ounces 32 = Cost 4.55
-- at retail price, I get 72 organic oranges for 10.00
-- which means 7.2 oranges for 1.00
-- which means 15 cents per orange
-- which means 30 cents for 8 ounces
-- which means 1.20 for 32 ounces
-- which means 3.35 cheaper than Jamba Juice and organic produce
-- I can get much cheaper prices on oranges if I buy in bulk
dealing out 5 hands of cards, each containing 5 cards
I helped someone out in
#haskell with the problem stated in the subject by writing the code below. I'm a bit rusty (and never was very good) at Haskell, so any pointers on how to improve the code I supplied to him are appreciated.
cards = [1..52]
dropAmount = [ d*5 | d <- [0 .. 4 ] ]
hand cards = map (\d -> (take 5 $ drop d cards)) dropAmount


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Skip to comments.Senators delay consideration of gun legislation (D.C.)
Posted on 03/01/2013 1:01:41 PM PST by neverdem
Senators postponed consideration of legislation limiting gun violence for at least a week Thursday as members of both parties said they wanted more time to review the bills and potentially propose amendments.
The Senate Judiciary Committee scheduled the meeting to begin considering four bills sponsored by Democrats to expand the nations background check program for gun sales, make gun trafficking a federal crime for the first time, bolster school security programs and ban hundreds of military-style assault weapons and parts.
The decision by to postpone consideration of the bills is typical and usually occurs when the committee is considering bills and judicial nominations, aides said...
The words current language are critical, however, because the bills lead sponsor, Sen. Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.) is looking to rewrite the bill to force gun dealers to keep records of private firearm transactions. Schumer is expected to use the next week to continue negotiations with potential Republican co-sponsors, including Sens. Tom Coburn (Okla.) and Mark Kirk (Ill.). Coburn has said he cannot support a bill that mandates records of private sales...
(Excerpt) Read more at washingtonpost.com ...
BTW, I think Chuck U wants to kill it. He was behind the effort to recruit "moderate" rats the to the Senate in 2006 and 2008. Chuck U likes power even more than gun grabbing.
Chucky went "pro-gun" for a while, back in the day.
Every delay gets us more time to apply pressure.
Senators aren't God. They can't pass legislation that limits gun violence.
They can only pass legislation that takes guns out of the hands of law-abiding citizens.
The people most likely to commit "gun violence" will still have theirs.
The absolute idiocy of this statement is astounding!!
Guns and SUVs are able to commit violence on their own.
"...legislation limiting gun violence..."
That's a hot one; count on The Washington Post to choose the most biased phrasing possible.
There, fixed it...
The major question is whether it is fair for the government to have superior weaponry when confronting a disagreeing populace. Occasionally David will get lucky when he is up against Goliath, however, in the meantime, a lot more Davids will die than Goliaths.
The Dims are waiting foe Biden to challenge someone to a duel...
I'm your huckleberry...
I can't believe that a national registry is the only sticking point. I know Coburn is useless, but this just doesn't make since.
Here's an idea:
"Legislation limiting gun violence"???? Legislation limiting gun RIGHTS maybe.
crap opening sentence in this article
I accept
Thanks for the link.
Great opening line from Wipingpaper, eh?
WTF? Leave it to the leftard halfwits at WaPo to post something that stupid!
"Senators postponed consideration of legislation limiting gun violence. . .."
I doubt they had any proposed legislation aimed explicitly at limiting violent uses of guns.
Actually they can. But effective laws have zip to do with gun ownership/registration/background checks. EFFECTIVE things include "three strikes laws", boosted sentencing for commission of a crime if a gun is involved, and actually enforcing the existing gun laws. Most "gun crime" cases these days are plea-bargained away by DA's.
Your a daisy if ya do...Say when...;-)
and now in other News...
Senators are debating the pros and cons of adding more daylight to each day.....Most agree but the Bat and other nocturnal species lobby have made a strong case for themselves citing undue hardship should they act on it...
the legislation has since been tabled for further study and a Committee has been formed to study the matter in depth...
We know the real reason why they are delaying this legislation. They figure, and rightly so, that new anti-gun ownership laws wouldn't go over too well right about now.... when DHS is releasing thousands of illegal immigrant criminals. Disarming or attempting to disarm law-abiding Americans while criminal illegals are being set free is just tacky.
Timing is everything.
The socialist are pushing "background checks" as back door national registration that WILL lead to arbitrary and capricious confiscation of firearms.
When all the dust settles, the only legislation the socialist wants and needs is "national registry data base" so they can confiscate firearms. Without knowing who owns firearms, or where those firearms are located, and the type of firearm they will be confiscating, all other is nothing more than minutia and will be for naught. This is exactly the findings in the DOJ memo recently brought to light by the NRA to the chagrin of the gun grabbers!
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I have a great idea. Lets make murder illegal, that way no on will ever die until they get sick and ObamaCare doesn't cover their treatment.
They have already prohibited violence in the form of murder and assault in various degrees. Why would they need a new law limiting gun violence?
Senators postponed consideration of legislation limiting gun violence for at least a week
The absolute idiocy of this statement is astounding!!
What do you mean? I can write that in one line. Are you going to tell me this won't actually work?
"ALL GUN VIOLENCE ANYWHERE ON EARTH IS HEREBY LIMITED TO NOT MORE THAN ONCE PER MILLISECOND, this legislation shall remain in force for no less than one week."
"Disarming or attempting to disarm law-abiding Americans while criminal illegals are being set free is just tacky."
Trying to disarm the population while simultaneously starting a civil war may be too much to attempt, even for this band of clowns.
If legislation limiting gun violence can be delayed a week is each committee member then liable for every violent act committed with a gun until passage?
These guys are nuts.
The major question is that the onus should be on government to prove that restricting a God-given right. We need to start teaching Americans that the Bill of Rights is a Bill of Restrictions against government.
The Rights of the people are unlimited.
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Monday, people across the globe were doing good deeds to help our planet and celebrate nature. Here at Vermont Woods Studios, every day is spent helping our planet (we are the top retailer for locally sourced, sustainably produced furniture, after all) so we took some time out of the day to donate blood at the Vermont Advent Christian Home.
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My country thinks I'm old.Posted Thursday, October 29, 2009, at 8:41 PM
That's right. The leaders of this country think I'm old, and so do the rest of the people. I think I'm old too. Two weeks ago today was my 70th birthday. For a month or more before that date, I fretted about it. Never before had a pending birthday had such an effect on me. It was the age of my younger son that always bothered me. This year my own birthday worry came first. Then it got here, and I was just a day older. The worry about my age flew out the window. Then I remembered the older son was going to be 49 (he'll never admit it) two days later, and the younger one would be 46 eleven days after that. I can't believe our sons are that old!
Now to get back to the purpose of this blog. One day this week I read an opinion article where the writer was complaining because seniors who collect Social Security payments may receive an additional $250. It was her opinion that the extra money would be more wisely spent on young people who have more need for it. Evidently she felt that all seniors are financially well off.
I have news for her. Seniors aren't on schedule to receive a vaccine for the H1N1 flu. (Did I hear that we aren't as likely to come down with the flu?) Many older seniors have conditions which could be aggravated and perhaps deadly if they do come down with the H1N1 flu. I'm sure the writer of the article would think it appropriate if a bunch of us got sick with the flu and died. That way the precious $250 might go to someone younger who she thinks is more "needy".
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There is a notion that the mature immune system can fight off H1N1 better (possibly because of previous exposure).
Allowing for that is a heck of a lot different than shoving seniors onto an ice flow or some such dismissal.
Just remember that you're roughly the same age as Raquel Welch and while she's attractive for any age,she doesn't have your gamine charm.
(You have intelligence and grace but those eyes still have the twinkle of a mischievous kitten.)
None of us are over the hill so long as we can still grow as persons,get pleasure out of life and love and be loved.
If we don't want to even attempt enjoying and utilizing our time here,then we are decrepit in spirit whatever our age might be.
I'd guess that one symptom of such senesence would be an inability to recognize the worth of people unlike ourselves.
Maybe,that writer needs to rent "Logan's Run" or other stories of its ilk.
Sooner or later,the luckier members of the youth cult will,themselves,reach the dread three oh-or six-five or the century mark.
Will they want to jettison what they'd deny their elders now?
I doubt it.
They're a lot more likely to decide that eighty is middle age and be wary of the folks who'd write off all the eighteen year olds then decide that the NEXT year,the seventeen year olds would be ripe for culling.
-- Posted by quantumcat on Thu, Oct 29, 2009, at 11:04 PM
My very first job was at Eckerd pharmacy and I worked in the pharmacy area and every day I dealt with senior citizens and saw the massive amount of money they had to shell out just for medicine and how they struggled with those costs. I feel we should be doing more for senior citizens since they have contributed so much to our society already and many can't go out and find jobs while many of these "younger individuals" can.
I am definitely not going to begrudge an elderly person of $250 . . . many times that will cover just one month's worth of prescriptions or just one prescription itself. This young lady who was complaining evidently had no clue about life and what senior citizens go through on a daily basis. Just because you hit retirement doesn't mean you win some magical lottery. So many times it is the elderly who are struggling the most to make ends meet. I would rather the taxes I pay go to help senior citizens than those who are my age or younger who choose not work and expect a handout at every turn.
-- Posted by jaxspike on Fri, Oct 30, 2009, at 11:46 AM
I am not yet seventy. I am however aproaching sixty much more quickly than I would like. Fortunately, I am in resonably good heath. My wife however is not. She takes several prescription medications. Many of which there are no generic replacements.
I am just weeks away from losing my healthcare and prescription coverage. Many things in my life I can compromise and cut back on. I have already started. I am cutting the budget to the bone. The one thing I can not compromise however is our health. $250.00 is not a lot of money in the great scheme of things. However, I am beginning to realize more than ever that to many of the elderly it is a fortune.
$250.00 won't fix anyting but it might put a temporary path on a few things.
Give a young person $250.00 an many will use it as a down payment on a new TV they can't afford. Give a senior $250.00 and he will keep his electricty and heat on for another month or pay for one prescription.
Many elderly are suffering in this country chosing between medical care and eating. When will we as a nation begin to respect and care for those who can not care for themselves?
-- Posted by goose2008 on Sun, Nov 1, 2009, at 8:04 AM
I am not anywhere near retirement age yet but as I watch what is happening with our Senior Citizens in 2009, I have to wonder how much worse will it get before I am a Senior Citizen myself.
I know a little lady who is nearing 89 years old she receives 610 $ a month on Social Security. This lady worked her entire life in a clothing factory she has told me many times she went to work when she was 14 making 50 cents an hour and worked until she turned 67 years old thus is the reason this lady only draws 610 a month. Back when she was in the work force women didn't make much money. This Lady never married so she has no husband to draw off of.
I took this lady to the Local Food Stamp office myself because I have been worried that she didn't have enough funds to eat all month. I was shocked to find out they offered her just $20.00 a month in assistance.This lady owns nothing not even a car so she don't even have any assets.
I don't know about you but I have never been able to walk out of a grocery store for under $20 even if I am only stopping for something to cook for the night.
I was even more shocked to witness a young couple a Wal-Mart in front of me in line who purchased their $932.00 worth of groceries on a food stamp card and proceed to load them in a Brand New Escalade (In case you didn't know that is a $70,000 vehicle) I realize I do not know how many people they were feeding nor do I know if that was indeed their vehicle but I do know if I owned a $70,000 vehicle you better be blood related to ask to borrow it.
When we have immigrants and refugees using our tax dollars for assistance and people abusing our funds. I have to wonder why does our government reduces the very people who made this country what it is today, into poverty?
Do they think she is unimportant because she is old, unable to work and lives alone? I bet she wasn't all that unimportant when she was paying her share of taxes.
-- Posted by Dianatn on Sun, Nov 1, 2009, at 7:34 PM
The government keeps saying we will not get a cost of living increase in social security checks for 2010 because "cost of living" went down. However, the cost of insurances are going up. My husband and I are lucky that we had jobs for 40 years allowing us to have some retirement benefits as well as Social Security. Can't imagine what it's like for those people our age who don't have that added income.
-- Posted by reilly on Tue, Nov 3, 2009, at 7:35 AM
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IRON MOUNTAIN – A spell of warm weather has made the ice sloppy and slippery on many area lakes, but anglers were still finding good fishing in spots and hoping for a swift return of winter temperatures.
According to Gaylord Scott at Florence Sport and Bait in Florence, Wis., ice depths vary widely, with reports of as few as four to six inches on Fisher Lake, to as much as a foot on the Chain of Lakes in Spread Eagle, Wis.
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources plans to offer a free fishing winter weekend on Jan. 19 and Jan. 20.
Don Ciochetto at The Sport Shop in Iron River is not worried about the higher temperatures causing too much trouble for fishermen. He reported many anglers still catching nice fish.
"The northern fishing has still been really good," Ciochetto said. "I've talked to some guys fishing for perch and they've been doing good there, too."
Ciochetto also reported some nice northern being speared.
At Crystal Bait in Crystal Falls, Tom Bean said things have been a bit slow this week.
"There are a couple of guys out panfishing, getting some crappies using wax worms and wigglers, but not much else," Bean said. "Walleye fishing has really slowed."
As for the ice, Bean doesn't think the warm weather will have a lasting effect on ice fishing.
"It'll probably make it a little sloppy on top," He said. "But then we're supposed to get a cold snap so that should tighten it up."
The Wisconsin DNR reported that inland lakes in northern Wisconsin had ice depths up to 10 inches.
Also, according to the Wisconsin DNR, walleye action has continued a generally erratic trend into the new year. Northern pike success has been fair to good, and panfish action has been sporadic, with a few nice catches of crappie, bluegill and perch reported. Anglers have had to move around quite a bit to find the active fish.
The Michigan DNR reported the following fishing conditions across the Upper Peninsula:
Many lakes in Keweenaw, Houghton, and Baraga County had too much slush for ice fishing. The slush makes for difficult travel as well as slow fishing.
Lake Gogebic: Ice anglers caught perch in Bergland Bay. A few walleye were also caught along the north end.
Lac Vieux Desert: Ice anglers are catching good numbers of pike ranging 16 to 24 inches. Most are using tip-ups with golden shiners over the weed beds in 6 feet of water. Only a few anglers have caught walleye. A good number of bluegills were caught on wax worms in 6 to 10 feet of water. The fish range 6.5 to 7.5 inches. Some caught crappie. As for perch, anglers are catching them however most of the fish caught were 8 inches or smaller.
Portage Lake: In Houghton County has ice. Anglers caught crappie near Chassell.
Keweenaw Bay: Has no ice. Huron Bay has shore ice only.
Groveland Mine Ponds: In Dickinson County have ice. Plenty of small bluegills along with a couple nice perch and crappie were caught in Island Pond. Try jigging wax worms, wigglers or minnows a foot off the bottom in 13 to 15 feet of water. The West Pond has small bluegills, crappie and sunfish in 15 feet of water for those jigging or using tip-ups. The East Pond has small perch and muskie in 12 to 20 feet of water. The South Pond had no reports of fish caught. Anglers were targeting walleye and panfish west of the boat launch in 30 feet of water.
Lake Antoine: Fishing was slow with only small perch caught by those jigging with natural baits. Most were on the north end of the lake in eight to 10 feet of water.
Little Bay De Noc: Has some ice, however most of the bay still has open water. A pressure crack has formed along the north end of Butler Island. Anglers should avoid this area. Anglers are just starting to fish in the Escanaba Yacht Harbor but most were fishing the Kipling area or the Gladstone side of the "Narrows." Fair catches of walleye were reported in Kipling by those jigging rapalas with minnows in 18 to 30 feet of water or Gladstone in 25 to 35 feet of water. Perch fishing had mixed results near Kipling in 8 to 35 feet of water with natural baits. The bigger fish were caught in the deeper water. Jumbo perch were caught near Gladstone when jigging. While most anglers are using a portable shanty some are bringing out the permanent ones and setting them up.
Manistique Lake: Anglers are ice fishing however caution needs to be used especially around the outlets. Small walleye and pike were caught but no perch.


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Dt. Ms. Ashu Gupta
Benefits of Fat loss over weight loss
Know how Homeopathy constitutional remedies can cure Chronic cases
Sir I am 18 years old and my height is almost 6 feet but my weight is only 52 kg and I want to gain weight can you recommended any food supplement or any diet which will help me.
अगर बच्चे और जवान शुरूआत से घूमना walking चालू कर दे तो उसे बाद में diabetes डायबिटीज होने का खतरा 50% तक कम हो जाता है,
So keep walking everyday.
Can I take vitamin B supplement without the directions of a doctor to sharpner memory and boost energy levels?
I am a student and from last 2 years my weight is gone up to 75 .I want to loose my weight I had also tried gym in 6 7 months but there is no much improvement .what should I do now.
Hello am 22 years old. I do exercise. I take Himalayan ashwagandha & gokshura tablets in the morning, multivitamin supplement after lunch & omega-3 supplement after dinner daily. So is it good to take these supplements & what is the correct time to take this supplements & are there any side effects of taking these supplements at young age.
What are natural sources of vitamin b12 to improve brain power. I had a trouble recently due to mental stress. My BP was 170/100 and I had to admit in the hospital. I have given medicines which I take regularly. I have been deceived by my relative in a land deal where I lost high amount in 2008 which affected me tp think always.
I planed to take care of my health, I working in a fertilizer conveyor company, it's a port area and dusty environment, what health measures I should take, what type of workout and Which dry fruits are good to take for me.
Sir I want to loose my weight. So sir give me some tip sir. If some medicine is there, then please refer me.
Can we take Vita. B supplements (eg. Capsule becosules) 1 od? Or does it has side-effects for the same? Thanks.
I gained 20 kgs during pregnancy and delivery and lost 5 kgs till now after delivery. I am 17months pp. I want to loose the other 15 kgs in 3 months. Please suggest me diet and exercise to loose the other 15 kgs.
Hi, I am 23 years old with weight 55 KGS. My height is 5'3.I am looking very fat. My biceps and thighs are looking very fatty. How to reduce belly and extra fat in bisups and thighs.
Leucorrhea is a thick, whitish or yellowish vaginal discharge, it is a natural defense mechanism to maintain chemical balance of vagina as well as to preserve the flexibility of the vaginal tissue, it is normal discharge but if the amount of discharge is increase with foul smell it is due to vaginal infection or sexual transmitted disease. In pregnancy or before menses leucorrhea is normal!
1- Maintain personal hygiene.
2- Take proper diet.
3- Wash your intimate area regularly.
4- If its caused by std or pid, then consult a doctor.
Inflammation in the body is characterized by swollen, red, painful, and even warm skin. Inflammation can occur as acute or chronic inflammation. Acute inflammation occurs immediately and only lasts temporarily. If the culprit is not identified and the issue resolved, the inflammation may become chronic (long-lasting). Psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, and ulcerative colitis are examples of chronic inflammation, being a result of hyperactivity of theimmune system.
Top rich natural anti inflammatory herbs that fight inflammation.
Inflammation, especially chronic inflammation, can be extremely painful and uncomfortable and will lead sufferers to seek a remedy immediately. Fortunately, there are some natural remedies found in herbs that help treat this inflammation.
1. Turmeric
There is a substance within the herb turmeric called curcurmin which is known to be effective in treating swelling and joint pain. According to some studies, the anti-inflammatory properties of turmeric are very similar to the capabilities of motrin and similar medicines that are taken to reduce inflammation. Furthermore, studies have shown that turmeric can reduce pain associated with inflammation. It is important to note that turmeric should not be consumed by pregnant or lactating women or those with gallstones or bile duct problems.
2. Ginger
This herb has long been used throughout asia, and especially india, to help treat pain and inflammation. Studies support this belief, showing that a majority of test subjects experience relief from pain and other inflammation-related symptoms after consuming ginger. You can simply incorporate more ginger into your diet, or opt for a ginger supplement, being sure to read the directions for proper dosage.
3. Licorice
No, this is not the red licorice you're probably thinking of, but rather the herb in its purest form. This herb is not only an effective anti-inflammatory, but also an effective anti-depressant and anti-fungal herb. Licorice can easily be added to meat, vegetables, tea, or pastries. Studies support the anti-inflammatory properties of licorice; however, it should be noted that licorice should not be taken in excess.
4. Basil
Basil is probably one of the most popular herbs and easiest to add to your diet for treatment of inflammation. Basil works in the same way as ibuprofen and similar medications in that it inhibits a particular enzyme related to inflammation.
5. Rosemary
Rosemary is rich in flavonoids and a powerful tonic, making it especially useful for use as an anti-inflammatory. Studies suggest that consuming rosemary extract can help protect cellular membranes from inflammation. While it should not be used in excess by pregnant women or those with low iron, rosemary is a great-tasting herb that is easy to incorporate into your diet to help deal with inflammation.
6. Garlic
Garlic is great for your health for a variety of reasons, and fighting inflammation is just one of its many benefits. Garlic is so powerful it can help treat sinus infections, colds, and even hypertension. Working similarly to penicillin, garlic works by altering cytokines, which cause inflammation. You can easily incorporate garlic into your diet, or opt for odorless garlic capsules if you don't like the smell.
7. Cayenne
If you can handle the flavor, cayenne pepper is excellent in treating inflammation. Its efficacy is in large part due to the high amounts of calcium, potassium, b complex and vitamin c, all of which assist in the reduction of inflammation. You may have heard of capsaicin before, which is the main active ingredient in cayenne; capsaicin has been shown to help reduce inflammation in the body.
8. Ceylon cinnamon
Not only is it delicious, but cinnamon is also an effective anti-inflammatory herb. Studies support that connection between cinnamon consumption and a reduction of inflammation. Avoid taking it in high amounts, but otherwise cinnamon has very few side effects. It is easy to add to your coffee, tea, oatmeal, cereal, pastries, and more.
9. Saw palmetto
Saw palmetto is an effective digestive aid and appetite stimulant, in addition to its abilities to boost the metabolism. Most importantly, saw palmetto is also effective in treating inflammation throughout the body, even utis and testicular inflammation. You can easily get saw palmetto (capsules, berries, extract) online or your local health food store.
Additional herbs that help treat inflammation on a smaller scale include ashwagandha, arnica, gotu kola, slippery elm, nutmeg and black pepper. Whether you experience chronic inflammation or are dealing with inflammation as a temporary reaction to a stimulant, the herbs mentioned above are extremely useful in reducing your inflammation and the pain, discomfort, and other side effects that come with it.
Hello Lybrate Users,
I am posting on this topic as many of users have been asking on the same issue.
1. It has nice taste.
2. Freshness lasts longer.
3. Has good antibacterial property of neem and turmeric.
4. Its soothing action on the cavities and gums.
5. Minimum side effects.
1. It cannot be an alternative to dental treatment as it cannot reverse progression of disease of gums or cavities.
2. As it soothens (obtundant) effect of clove oil on regular basis misguides the pain response which would end up in the end stages of the disease finally results increased cost of dental treatment in late stages of the disease or the tooth should be removed if caries or periodontal progression goes beyond to save the tooth.
3. The turmeric might cause tooth discolouration in long run.
As far as to my knowledge is concern use it just if you want to give a try but I will never recommend on a daily basis.
Tofu is produced using soybean drain and appears to be like paneer. Though paneer can be effectively be made at home by souring milk, planning of tofu is not as basic. The complicated procedure of making tofu makes it rich in certain nutrients and protein and successfully helps in warding off illnesses like cancer. Here is how paneer and tofu are different:
Protein content: Paneer is an astonishing source of protein for vegetarians. 100 grams of paneer contains 18 grams of protein, which makes it an astounding source of protein for vegans. It is also perfect for individuals on a weight loss diet or those who want to develop muscles. Tofu then again has just seven grams of protein as it is produced using soy drain.
Fat substance: Although paneer is referred to be a weight reduction agent and it also keeps you full for quite a while, the fat per 100 grams of paneer is 20 grams, which rate higher than tofu as it just contains 2.5 grams of fat for each 100 grams. Tofu makes a great alternative for paneer for someone who is on a weight reduction spree, without compromising on the taste.
Calories: Paneer is high on calories when compared with tofu. A 100 gram serving of paneer has 265 calories, while tofu just has 62 calories. This again shows its potential as a perfect weight reduction food.
Calcium content: Tofu is additionally known to be a rich source of calcium. However, it neglects to beat paneer in this specific situation. A 100 gram serving of paneer has 200 grams of calcium, while tofu contains 130 milligrams of calcium, thereby making paneer more valuable to gain solid bones and teeth.
Press content: Tofu is rich in iron, while paneer has less iron. Iron is basic to keep up the blood hemoglobin levels and tofu can be incorporated into the eating routine by somebody who experiences paleness.
Which is more beneficial?
With regards to the healthful data of both tofu and paneer, it appears that paneer can be substituted with tofu for somebody on a weight reduction routine. Maintaining distance from paneer totally would not be possible due to its other medical advantages like high protein and calcium content. Utilization of paneer with some restraint is better over totally disregarding it. Diabetics could change to tofu from paneer because of the starch content, although consulting a specialist before doing this is important. After comparing tofu and paneer, it is evident that those who do not look forward to losing weight and want to live a vegan life can go ahead and opt for tofu. However, paneer is a much healthier choice.


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Although Sree Sreenivasan, Columbia's first chief digital officer, will hop across town this August to become the Metropolitan Museum of Art's first chief digital officer, he said that he still has a vested interest in Columbia's success.
Sreenivasan said that he would miss working in different areas of research and teaching and "working with the students in so many different ways." He added that he is confident that even in the uncertain future of academia, he is certain that Columbia will continue to thrive.
University Provost John Coatsworth announced in an email last week that Sreenivasan is leaving Columbia in August to become the Metropolitan Museum of Art's first chief digital officer.
Sreenivasan said that, in many ways, his new role at the Met would parallel his present role at Columbia. He will continue to work on digital and social media projects and think of ways to take a prominent institution, digitally, to the next level. But he said that while his job at Columbia was largely academic and focused on online learning, his work at the Met would include other responsibilities, too.
"There are aspects of education in the Met job also, but that's not the only function," Sreenivasan said.
As Columbia's chief digital officer, Sreenivasan coordinated Columbia's online learning strategy and partnered with the University's schools and departments to advance digital learning.
Coatsworth said that the chief digital officer position "will continue to be a crucial part of the university's approach to some of the more exciting and thorny issues of our time," and that he will name a new person to fill the role. Sreenivasan will serve until August and then transition to an adjunct position.
Sreenivasan said that he had been very happy at Columbia and had turned down other career chances, but the Met approached him with a rare opportunity.
"Until now, I've had a one-way, three-decade-long love affair with the Met," Sreenivasan said in the Met's June 20 press release. "So I am absolutely delighted to have this opportunity to contribute as part of the staff and as the leader of the digital media team there."
Sreenivasan said on his Facebook page, on which he announced his career change, that he had grown up on 89th Street and Madison Avenue and attended school next to Museum Mile—and, when something "you've loved for three decades comes calling, you have to take the call."
At the Met, Sreenivasan's role will involve heading the Digital Museum Department and managing, producing, and delivering digital content such as documents and interpretive materials for the collection.
Sreenivasan, who taught digital learning and social media and identifies himself on his Twitter account as a "tech evangelist and skeptic," said his experience at Columbia was a critical part of his life.
"I grew up here, I made lifelong friends. … Columbia made me what I am," Sreenivasan said. "I will miss being part of the decision-making process at Columbia."


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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size ¼ recipe
Calories 170
Calories from Fat 10
Total Fat 1 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 300 mg
Total Carbohydrate 40 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Sugars 33 g
Proteins 3 g
Vitamin A 20% DV
Vitamin C 70% DV
Calcium 2% DV
Iron 6% DV
Percent Daily Values (DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Servings and Times
Servings 4
Preparation Time 20 minutes
Cups of Fruits and Vegetables Per Person: 1.0
Ingredients and Preparation
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Nectarines, sliced 2 pounds (8 small)
Apple juice 1 cup
Cranberry cocktail juice 1 cup
Salt ½ teaspoon
Red pepper flakes ½ teaspoon
Balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon
Fresh cilantro leaves ¼ cup
- Combine nectarines with juices, salt, pepper flakes, and vinegar in electric blender. Whirl until smooth and blended.
- Add cilantro leaves and whirl in a stop-and-go fashion a few seconds, just to chop.
- Serve chilled.


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Skip to comments.Iran: The U.S. Cavalry is NOT coming (Israelis know Iran clock is running out fast)
Posted on 11/05/2013 12:24:58 PM PST by Dave346
The endgame is upon us.
The IAEA is not known for reckless rhetoric, and is not considered especially favorable to Israel. According to this former IAEA official, Iran will have a nuclear bomb within the next month, if not within two weeks (if they rush).
Prime Minister Netanyahu has declared, repeatedly, that Israel will not allow the Islamist regime of Iran to produce nuclear weapons. There is good reason for this the Iranian regime has made no secret of its genocidal hatred of Jews and its desires to wipe Israel off the face of the map. It is the premiere state sponsor of international terrorism, and much of that terrorism has been directed against Israelis and Jews. Through its proxies, Hezbollah and Hamas, it has killed hundreds of Israelis, including men, women, and children.
The United States, under President Obama, plans to, once again, talk to the Iranian government. We have been talking to this government for over two decades, but this time, according to President Obama, the new, moderate Iranian President is a man we can deal with. Even though President Rouhani is not actually the moderate that President Obama claims he is. Even though Rouhani has already admitted he has repeatedly lied to the Western World about the Iranian nuclear program. Even though Rouhani is not actually the real leader of Iran, and the real leader, the Ayatollah Khamenei, has been very open and up front about his extreme hatred of Israel, the U.S., and Western values of freedom of speech, religion, etc.
The U.S., under President Obama, will do nothing but talk to Iran. The military option regardless of what President Obama has said in the past is off the table. If we didnt know this before, we know it now, after Syria, where President Obama drew a red line on chemical weapons and then ignored its violation.
In fact, through the process of negotiations, the Obama Administration is only going to make things worse. It is pushing the U.S. Congress to step back from imposing new sanctions on the Iran, even though the impact of prior sanctions are what originally pressured Iran to implement its pretend moderate campaign. The Obama Administration is also considering the release of billions of dollars of frozen Iranian funds as a reward for the pretend moderate campaign, which will allow Iran to stave off its economic collapse and continue funding the Assad regimes murderous actions in Syria.
There is nothing surprising about this, since President Obamas instincts on foreign policy are almost always wrong, and he can usually be trusted to make the wrong decision on a matter of foreign policy.
The European Union will also do nothing but pursue more fruitless negotiations with the Iranians. Then again, they never seemed to care much about the threat of Iranian nuclear weapons. The EU has never been able to completely restrain European nations from undermining economic sanctions on Iran. And with their increasing economic troubles, and their rising levels of anti-Semitism, they certainly arent likely to be bothered by Iranian saber rattling against Jews or Israel. They also are seemingly willing to ignore the Iranian threat to Saudi Arabia, and other neighboring Middle Eastern nations, which might plunge the region into a war that might collapse the world oil industry.
Prime Minister Netanyahu needs to understand all of this.
There is no U.S., or any other, cavalry on the way. Israel is the only nation with the will, and the ability, to deal with the Iranian nuclear threat.
And the clock is now two weeks to midnight.
Netanyahu simply can't wait much longer........
I hope he doesn't.
Here is what will happen: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDTBnsqxZ3k
New red line?
A plutonium line.
IIRC correctly OB declared that he would not let Iran have the bomb. Or was that just another lie?
Now or never for Israel. If it doesn't happen before 2014 it never will.
Meanwhile, Obama is too busy sitting around with his thumb up his *ss, promoting homosexuality in the services, crowing to his constituents about all the freebies he's handing out to them by confiscating the wages of those few Americans who still work, and playing golf to worry about nuclear weapons in the hands of the maniacal Iranians.
Dig your shelter deep; courtesy of our feckless president, 2014 is going to be even worse than 2013, if such a thing can even be imagined.
might be time to make some glass
Then damn Netanyahu, shut up and just do it. Screw the thought of our communists BLACK MUSLIM helping. He wants the world to go to war and this ass will sit back and claim America as his first dictatorship. Netanyahu, attack with nukes now.
Bush had Iran surrounded on all sides, Obama destroyed that.
Given Iran's past and actions in the early 00s, I would have attacked them rather than Iran.
I agreed with Afghan, so I think Bush was too tied up to do more.
Remember carter and reagan didn't do anything either.
They have been chest thumping and threatening since 1979. I think we should take that at their word that they would destroy Israel and start kicking some serious butt or support the Israelis while they attack.
Great point. All it took was a globe and a bit of common sense to understand why Bush wanted to invade Iraq so much. It had nothing to do with regime change or WMD's. Iran is the most dangerous state in the region, and with US troops on both sides, they were pretty much hamstrung. They likely had the technology for some time to develop a nuke. Is it really a coincidence that they are about to do so AFTER we drawn down troop levels in neighboring countries?
The Liberal Americans Jews are too far away from the violence threat that Israeli Jews experience. Those here can afford to flirt with the enemy. History repeats. Those who appease terrorists because they think they won't be turned on, are useful idiots. The enemy will come for them. Who will stand for the useful idiots then?
Actually, I disagree with this. Obama's foreign policy decisions are almost always right - from the viewpoint of a Marxist Muslim enemy of the West. His decisions almost always advance Islamic causes or weaken the US or both.
I am an Irish Protestant American. I could not give a s*it what happens in Ireland. Why do we expect the American Jews to care about Isreal.
A hard hitting air strike to set the program back 8 years, but no.
Just what Obama craves right now - a massive diversion from Obamacare flat-lining to get the nation's attention off of it and give his falling poll numbers a bounce once he goes on TV and waves the flag.
I agree completely. I remember Bush's first press conference after the Dems took the House. He was asked a simple question to the effect of "Will you use any means necessary including force to make sure Iran does not get nuclear bombs?". He should have knocked that softball out of the park with a simple one word declaration. Instead he went on about how Condi Rice is working with our allies and the UN to impose sanctions, negotiations are ongoing, "we're on the right track", etc. I knew right then that Bush would do nothing but play out the clock and let the next president deal with it.
"Why do we expect the American Jews to care about Isreal.
Can't count on Jugears to replay that event.
Well that sure out a stop to their terrorism
If youd like to be on or off, please FR mail me.
I think Israel knows that.
1) That's not a thumb.
2) It's not his
This article and Obama's (in)action makes more sense when you realize he is the enemy of Israel.
Die Welt: Iran building rocket bases in Venezuela (17 May 2011)
Russia engages in 'gangland' diplomacy as it sends warship to the Caribbean (Exercise with Venezuelan military, 2008)
(from 2006)
Russia to build 2 Kalashnikov factories in Venezuela by 2010
Iran readies launch of new satellite
(Iran's second satellite launch, 11/09/2009
Russia, N.Korea, China give Iran missile aid -CIA
Iran military engineers on hand for N. Korea missile launch
10 Iranian Missile Engineers Visited N. Korea:Sankei reports(check on NK's Chinese equipments)
S. Korea, U.S. verifying reports on test of new N.K. missile in Iran: source
(4,000 kilometer rangewill reach the VaticanMay 16th, 2007)
US confirms Iran launch of first home-built satellite
afp ^ | 2-03-09 | staff
Iran Satellite Launch Heightens Missile Development Concerns
By Donna Miles
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3, 2009
Iran hails successful launch of satellite rocket
Posted on Wed 03 Feb 2010 02:51:50 AM MST
Iran fires satellite carrier into space
Iran Launches Third Satellite
Lawmaker: Iran's Revolutionary Guard Practicing for An EMP Attack on the United States
Now we know that Iran knows that, and is emboldened. Thank you magic negro President. Thank you! Thank you!/s
First step should be the removal of the threat of those Hizzie missiles stashed in bunkers in southern Lebanon.
Second step should be the beheading of the Syrian regime and destruction of the Iranian and Hizzie death squads in Syria, leaving the Russian "advisors" all by their lonesomes, surrounded by pro- and anti-regime armed gangs, none of whom like the Russians.
Steps one and two could easily be switched.
Step three will be to mail an envelope of human feces to Erdogan in Turkey, okay, that's just wishful thinking too, but still a good idea. Turkey should have sought rapprochement with Israel when Iran started to destroy Syria from within, but thought it would be a better idea to even more closely embrace their clear and present enemies in Tehran. As Syria disintegrates, the flood of Alawites into Turkey will destabilize the wannabee police state.
Step four would be a period of relative quiet, while the Russians suddenly discover they need others to cooperate with them on the UN Security Council in an effort to try to save the Russian nationals crowding the Med coast of Syria, hoping for evacuation.
Anyway, whatever happens, it's appears to be coming very soon, and probably will be pretty ugly.
I guess I mean the big-mouth Hollyweirds and Politicians feel all tingly cavorting with the enemy who finds them useful idiots and will turn like a dime on them when it is their turn to be declared an infidel and disposed of and if they think differently they are stupid-useful-idiot.
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Pumpkin Soup
Recipe courtesy of FamilyFun Magazine
- Food Network Specials
- 2 medium pumpkins (for recipe)
- 1 large pumpkin (for tureen)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger
- 1 cup half and half
- Toasted pumpkin seeds, optional
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Cut the 2 medium pumpkins in half, scoop out the seeds, and place skin-side down on a baking sheet. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until soft. Scoop out the pumpkin flesh into food processor and puree until smooth. Pour pureed pumpkin into a saucepan and add the chicken broth, water, maple syrup and spices. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, cut the top off the large pumpkin to create the soup tureen. The hole should be wide enough to fit a ladle. Hollow out the seeds, checking for holes and lining with plastic, if necessary. Remove the soup from heat and stir in the half and half. Pour the soup into the pumpkin tureen and serve garnished with toasted pumpkin seeds.
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Hi Bellas,
I have just a short post for your today. I've been a little behind on my blogs and videos because my BF has borrowed my laptop when he went out of town this weekend. He's supposed to be coming back today and as soon as I get it back in my hands I'm getting to work!
Luckily I have a few saved posts and pics here and there.
Here's a quick FOTD from a few weeks ago that I posted on my twitter account. It's a very simple 5 minute look. I did it right after the shower and before dinner with the BF. I chose to do neutral eyes and focused on the lips.
On my face I'm wearing Steelo Cosmetics mineral foundation and blush. On my eyes, I'm wearing a purple, eggshell and brown color from MUFE and some black eyeliner.
On my lips, I'm wearing MAC Magenta lip pencil on the edges and MAC marbelized lipglass in Eclectic Edge from the Colour Craft collection. At first I thought these glosses were really sheer. The square packaging makes it hard to get a lot of product out. However, if you take a disposable lip brush (not the doe foot want, an actual brush) and dip it into the tube, you get a whole lot of product and way more pigmentation. Try it, it works! This is a relief because the color is so pretty and i'm glad I didn't give up on it.
Hope you enjoyed!
Atlanta Makeup Artist
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Quick FOTD - Sublte Eyes and Violet Lips
Posted by MakeupByRenRen at 9:57 AM
Labels: purples
9 comments:
- 梅子 said...
OOOO really coool! the lip is amazing!
ps i love your hair wet! hehe is that wierd? hehe nice!
- July 28, 2009 at 10:10 AM
- Product Junkie Diva said...
cute look Ren, I like what you have done with your eyes.
- July 28, 2009 at 10:57 AM
- Tamara said...
Ohh are you wearing circle lenses? :o
- July 28, 2009 at 11:16 AM
- face splash makeup said...
I like the neutral eyes!!
- July 28, 2009 at 11:47 AM
- Razmatazz Whimsy said...
Very pretty. I love the lip!
- July 28, 2009 at 2:19 PM
- DaciaVu said...
pretty! pretty!
- July 28, 2009 at 4:06 PM
- yummy411 said...
eclectic edge is the biznazz! back up worthy!
- July 28, 2009 at 9:32 PM
- Eclecticldy said...
sexy look :)love the pop of color under the neutal eye.
- July 28, 2009 at 10:11 PM
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very pretty look, luv the purple lip!!!!!!
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About the Author: Nathalie Gardere is a Foreign Service National at the U.S. Embassy in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.
Against all odds, we inaugurated our first American Corner in Haiti this January 20, 2011. Last Thursday was the realization of a two-year labor of love. Why so long? Actually, we were planning to open the center in January 2010, but here in Haiti, the unexpected, even the improbable, has a habit of intruding and turning your world upside down.
Last year, reality shattered the boundaries of my darkest nightmares as I sat dumbfounded on the sidewalk, numb and covered in dust, staring in disbelief at my collapsed family home and listening for a sign of life from my three dogs. How deafening was that silence those few seconds after the deep rumbling stopped, before the screaming started, and before the relentless aftershocks dragged us further into the surreal. I waited for my parents and brother to return home; the three of them took four hours to make their way across the wounded city. Waiting there, I began to receive information from one of the few radio stations still broadcasting, or from other survivors who had walked marathon distances, and the magnitude of the calamity began to reach me. As bodies lined the streets, my neighbors and I began rescue efforts using our bare hands. The next day, we found our dogs, miraculously unscathed.
My family and I slept in our cars for four months, until we were fortunate enough to be able to relocate. After a week I returned to work and found that my office, the Information Resource Center, had been transformed into sleeping quarters for emergency personnel. My bookshelves, so lovingly arranged, had not withstood the seismic aggression, either. Books and magazines were piled into corners to make room for sleeping bags, and then office space for U.S. military personnel assisting in the relief effort.
As I adjusted to this new reality, news about our partners began to filter in. The Centre Culturel Pyepoudre, a favorite Friday stop for high school students, had collapsed. The historical main building of the Haitian-American Institute Binational Center was gone. The National Library, safe keeper of our written patrimony, was badly damaged, and the National Archives, too. Most public and private libraries did not make it.
But just like many other organizations, the library world has stood as one with Haiti. Institutions such as the American Library Association, the Smithsonian, and the Digital Library of the Caribbean have done much to help rebuild our libraries, and donations for Haiti's libraries have started to come in. Meanwhile, the U.S. government has continued its efforts, and I hope that this collective momentum will continue for as long as possible.
The Monique Calixte Library, hosting our new American Corner, was able to recover from physical damage a year later. The Harold Courlander American Corner of Port-au-Prince, named after an American anthropologist who studied Haiti's folklore, music, and religion, has 500 books and three Internet terminals, important in a country with few libraries and only three percent of households have Internet access. It is a celebration of life, a merging of two cultures yearning to re-connect with one another and share with another the best of what they have to offer.
We recently commemorated one year since the earthquake. At that time, we remembered those who died and everything we lost. But now, Haitians are looking forward, and we are rebuilding. Supporting the birth of better-equipped libraries will give our children access to the tools they so badly need to prepare themselves for the challenges that await them.
Pam in West Virginia writes:
Knowledge will help obtain stability.
Jana D. in Haiti writes:
Congrats Nat!!!
Jose S. in Florida writes:
The U.S. policy toward Haiti has contributed in various aspects to the destabilization of socio economic of this poor nation. After the devastated earthquake of January 12, 2010, the cholera epidemic and the continuing electoral crisis; this has clearly demonstrated the ineffectiveness of this policy. I strongly believe that this unproductive foreign policy needs to be revised. Otherwise it will continue to cause further damage to this poor Caribbean nation.
The infrastructure of Haiti was already weak prior to the earthquake and now it is inexistent. US policy, due to its continuing support for incompetent and corrupted leaders in Haiti, must be blamed for this tragedy. As expert in social studies and the Caribbean affairs, I strongly believe that the US foreign policy in this particular region has a lack of substance. As a result the Haitian Crisis becomes more and more complicated. In addition, one can easily observe that the U.S. continues aggressively to expand its free trade policy in the Caribbean basin, but even before the earthquake 85% of the Haitian workers have continually received unlivable wage for their labor. The political instability and the slow recovery of Haiti after the earthquake are mainly rooted in the unproductive US foreign policy.
Davis M. in Haiti writes:
Access to reading materials is very rare in Haiti. For this reason, the gift of rebuilding of libraries to the people of Haiti is one of the most important endeavors a true friend of Haiti can undertake to promote the educational process of the youth of Haiti.
Sincere thanks to the US Embassy in Haiti for helping to rebuild libraries and for openning the Harold Courlander American Corner in Haiti.
Joe V. in Virginia writes:
To Jose S.
Way to blame Haiti's instability on US policy. Directly? Really? Exactly when has Haiti been stable in its existence? Should we blame French Foreign policy as well? How about Dominican and Cuban foreign policy? They both use and abuse Haitian workers while adding next to nothing back into the Haitian economy.
I was there with tens of thousands of US troops and even more good-hearted civilians from the state department, USAID, the World Food Program, dozens and dozens of countries' aid agencies trying to help after that earthquake. Your baseless denouncements of the US are typical socialist rhetoric. Blame the other guy for not "taking care" of you. Haiti has to take responsibility for itself as do its neighbors (to include Cuba and the Dominican Republic which regularly abuse Haitian worker rights by sucking up the workforce's efforts and paying them pennies on the dollar) and other Caribbean nations who turn a blind eye to the issues of that country. The US has done more to attempt to stabilize Haiti than any other country while respecting its sovereignty as a nation.
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Very Insightful piece and very useful achievement! Congratulations Nathalie.


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Thanks Jay! I'm feeling much better today. My order from sampletea came and that helped too. Hehe... oh how I love a box from the post office filled with tea and teawares! This is my first order from sampletea and I like them (mostly) I like the way they package their samples. There is a photo of the bing so you can keep it for your notes. Nice! I'm going to glue it in my teajournal next to my notes. Very helpful.
Today I'm drinking Tong Qing Hao 1980s. I know nothing about this tea but the age. First of all it's STRONG-- I put about 2.5g in a 40 ml pot, thinking I might add a bit morre later after it "thinned out" well I'm on the 15 infusion and it's still strong. Wow.
Now when that happens some wonder if it's fermented, or stored very wet. I don't think that's the case here. (tough I'm not expert enough to be certain about storage) It's bitter with the smell of very dry natural varnish (like the kind found in old book shelves) -- it's also rather sweet-- the sweetness and bitterness work together well.
I'm glad I bought two 10g samples. I think I'll get 8 sessions out of this tea... which is impressive. I wish I could have a whole cake. Well, my husband just got a raise so *he* can buy me one!
Now that I have first impressions I'm going to try and find out what others think. (I'm trying to avoid reviews before tasting teas, just buying different old sheng pu and seeing how I like them)
Also, today I started with 2006 CNNP Yunnan puer Raw from ebay(is it fake?) the bing is greenish and looks like it was stored wet-- but for such a young tea it is quite smooth. Almost too mild. Anyone else have thoughts on this one? I've been having it in place of coffee since it wakes me up. If a 2006 cake is mild will that mean it will go dead if it were aged 30 years? (I'm not going to find out, it will be drunk by me before that day ever comes... )


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Not the 50 first..Maybe someone of the other songs will change a bit but this is my absolutely favorites with Paul EVER!! GET BACK, BAND ON THE RUN, AND MAYBE I´M AMAZED is my top 3 from always..dsnito wrote:Bluebird wrote:After Long times wondering I found finally my 100 greatest Macca songs.
The 100 songs I have chosen is my REALLY ABSOLUTELY FAVORITES! Top 50 is songs that meant so much to me and my life. Top 25 is songs that always can make me happy and are a part of me. Top 10 is My fave songs that ever have made.
Hope you give you time to enjoy my list!
Here´s Bluebirds 100 greatest Macca songs of ALL time:
1.Get back
2.Band on the run
3.Maybe I´m amazed
4Here today
5Hello Goodbye
6Mull of kintyre ( Live 90)
7Oh Darling
8No more lonely nights
9With a little luck
11My love
12Hey Jude
13Back in the USSR
14Golden slumbers/ Carry that weight / The end
15I Saw her standing there
16My brave face
17Figure of 8 (Live)
18I´m down
19You never give me your money
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22Sgt. Pepper ( live 89)
23Eleanor Rigby
24One of these days
25Let it be
26Dear boy
I´ve had enough
I´ve just seen a face
Coming up
Oh woman Oh why
Can´t buy me love
Penny Lane
Live and let die
Helter skelter
Lady Madonna
Heart of the country
All my loving
Getting better
Hi hi hi
Here there and everywhere
Juniors farm
Old Siam sir
I´ve got a feeling
The long and winding road
Martha My dear
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Every night
Lonely road
She´s a woman
Lovely Rita
Beatiful night
Warm and beatiful
The world tonight
Listen to what the man said
Daytime nightime suffering
Pretty little head
About you
To you
P. S. I love you
Don´t let it bring you down
And I love her
Tug of war
Somebody who cares
No words
Rocky Racoon
Your mother should know
When I´m 64
We can work it out
Drive my car
Let me roll it
The pound is sinking
Things we said today
Whole life
Mrs. Vandebilt
I will
The other me
Pipes of peace
The backseat of my car
Paberback writer
Getting closer
Hope of deliverance
Long leather coat
Silly love songs
She´s leaving home
Give Ireland back to the irish
Call me back again
Get out of my way
Fixing a hole
Ebony and Ivory
Hold me tight ( With the Beatles)
The fool on the hill
Once apon a long ago
All my trials
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Topic: Another Question Regarding REST
This may be more about my application design than REST.
I'm looking to refactor an existing application to take advantage of REST. Right now, I'm using one controller to handle the CRUD operations for three sibling STI models (journal, book and database all inherit from item). So in my routes.rb I've got something like:
map.journal_list 'journals/list/:letter', :controller => "items", :action => 'list', :type => 'journal'
map.database_list 'databases/list/:letter', :controller => "items", :action => 'list', :type => 'database'
map.book_list 'books/list/:letter', :controller => "items", :action => 'list', :type => 'book'
The single controller uses the :type param to programmatically decide which Model to use. It might be the entirely wrong thing to do (please enlighten me). But, it seemed like good DRY practice and appears to work well in my case.
In order to convert that to REST, I [i]think[i] I could do something like:
map.resources :journals, :controller => 'links', :name_prefix => "journal_"
But that doesn't seem to work and in any case doesn't provide a means for passing parameters from the route definition (ala :type => ...).
Am I way out in left field here? It looks like the only way to use REST is to refactor my single controller to separate controllers for each of the models. Any thoughts? Thanks.


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On July 10, 2012, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton traveled to Hanoi, Vietnam, where she met with senior Vietnamese leaders. The Secretary also witnessed the signing of several agreements covering education exchanges and commercial contracts, as well as met with representatives of U.S. and Vietnamese business communities.
Secretary Clinton and Vietnamese Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh discussed a number of issues, including maritime security, nonproliferation, public health, disaster relief, and promoting trade and economic growth, as well as shared interest in deepening cultural, educational, and economic ties. In a joint press conference after their bilateral meeting, the Secretary said, "Vietnam has emerged as a leader in the lower Mekong region and in Southeast Asia, and the United States and Vietnam share important strategic interests."
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The Secretary also visited with the American Chamber of Commerce and a number of both Vietnamese and American business leaders. Secretary Clinton said, "At the State Department, we have mounted a serious effort to place economics at the center of American foreign policy. We call it economic statecraft, using diplomacy and tools, like the Export-Import Bank, to advance and promote American economic interests and to harness the powers of the market to advance our strategic goals. And we are particularly focused on developing a global economic order that is open, free, transparent, and fair. She continued, "Vietnam is an excellent case in point for how we can grow together rather than at each other's expense. When my husband reestablished diplomatic relations in 1995, there was very little American investment in Vietnam. Today, we are the seventh largest foreign investor, and our annual bilateral trade has grown to almost $22 billion."
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And of course, good luck to all the participants in the drawing for the Sake Bottle and Trivet.
And thanks, Bill, for your generousity in this drawing.
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I won!! Really? I never win anything! I am so stoked! I can't wait to see these pieces in person. Thank you so very much .
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Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (4 votes).
In short: One extraordinary dayIn full: Great organisation at the Hyde Park start, supportive marshalling every kilometre, drinks every 5k, food, drinks and support every 10k, fabulous scenery and a great finish with showers, free food and massage - The perfect first Ultra.Date of review: October 19, 2012
In full: Fantastic route, organisation like clock-work. Signed-up already for next year.Date of review: October 11, 2012
In short: a cracking runIn full: like the royalparks half its well organised, loads of goodies, a good course and lots of like minded runners all there to get through it together. it was my first ultra and i loved every step of it. see you all next year !Date of review: October 10, 2012
In short: Awesome! Some of the most enjoyable running I've ever done.In full: Loved running passed so many iconic London landmarks and, at the start, running on traffic free, almost deserted roads. Well organised, well signed, flat, perfect weather. What more could you want? And, all in support of the fantastic work Scope does working to make a very real difference to the lives of people with disabilities.Date of review: October 10, 2012
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Looks great, love your oven did you make it yourself? I agree, with the correct peel you can have better control of the process. In my sage oven, I sometimes lift the pie off the stone and just cook it with the top coil if the bottom gets cooked too fast.
When I was using my BBQ mod (http://www.pizzamaking.com/forum/index.php?topic=9614.0) I liked the deck about 750-775F. My burn baby burn point was closer to 850F. I used a Fibrament grill stone on the aluminum pan they provide. Cordierite is about 4.3X as conductive as Fibrament: 3 W/(mK) vs. 0.7 w/(mK).I though your pie looked really good. With a legitimate round-head turning peel, it looks like it would probably be a fairly simple matter to control the bottom browning and get a great pie from your oven.
My burn baby burn point was closer to 850F.
This oven has always been a prototype, a proof of concept. I'm designing the real oven now.Here is a video to show how the prototype oven is constructed. What makes this one different than other ovens is the movable burner and the chimney/chute that directs the heat to the top of the pizza.
On a humorous note, PizzaMaking.com has a select group of forum idiots that pride ourselves on working gloveless near a roaring blowtorch. You may be the de facto club president since I wore gloves yesterday.Dave
Pretty slick Adam and your pies look great! Maybe you could "hinge" that upper cover for ease of operation; or do you plan on just making it all one piece?.
I'm starting from scratch on the new design so the concept will be the same with a movable burner and a chimney to divert the heat. I'll be purchasing a new stone that is thinner than the one I have now so I can shorten heat up times. I'll be adding a rotisserie motor too. The oven will get a new sheet metal upper and lower housing. I'm planning on making it so the ceiling height can slide up to make room for baking bread when I want to. The plan is to add a way to introduce steam for bread baking also.
Quite ambitious Adam...I wish you well with your great lil oven man.
Thanks. If I can I'll post the design of the new oven for the forum's comments before I make the oven.I need to finish the design and make a price breakdown, the cost is going to need to come in lower than the pre-made ovens out there if I'm going to make it myself.
Here is the current movable burner. The burner is mounted in a fixture that pivots. The hose to the burner is just the flex hose that came with the burner. The hose is out of the heat and pivots only about 20* to 30*.
Sourcing your cut and bent materials should be cheap enough
Here is a video of the new oven design.If there is a feature I didn't include that you think I should add let me know.Scorched Earth Pizza Oven [Revision A]
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Real nice Adam....your player would only show me the vid once though so I wasn't paying enough attention on the only single view I got. Anyway, is there a stone on the ceiling?Bob
I notice the ceiling slop is a little different on the current prototype. Did the other one also channel top heat down to the 2 elongated dump openings directly above the pizza?Bob


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Happy New Year! I'm so excited to be back here to share. For those of you who don't know me, my name is Jennifer and my blog is That Girl... That Quilt. My brain is all too often overflowing with creative ideas so how perfect that I have the opportunity today to post on two blogs!
I adore patchwork and I get a lot of questions about how I make my patchwork projects. The short answer: no templates, no patterns, no sketches... just fabric, a ruler, a rotary cutter and your creativity. So today I wanted to show you how to make improvisational patchwork. It might feel a little strange at first if you are not used to sewing as you go but I promise that it's lots of fun and a great way to work with your stash!
Next find a piece of fabric that is similar in size to your new created "block". Stitch this fabric {RST} to your existing block. Open and press.
Here's where it gets fun! Take some smaller pieces and stitch them together to form a strip that is the approximate length of the block. Press each seam and then stitch the strip to the block. Unless you are just extremely talented {or lucky}, the seams of the strip and the seams of the block will not match. If this bothers you ... breathe ... remember that you are learning something new!
Get creative and continue to build your block until you have a nice sized patchwork piece.
I am using a 12.5" square ruler to square up the block. Make three more patchwork blocks and you will have yourself a nice 12" x 48" patchwork table runner!
Stitch all four blocks together and press your seams. Baste, quilt, and bind. For a small project like this, machine binding works great. If you need a tutorial, here's one that I wrote several months back that will walk you step by step through machine binding.
Too busy to make your own improv patchwork?? I'm giving this little table runner away on my blog today...
Thanks for letting me share! I hope you will visit me over at That Girl... That Quilt soon!