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Jewish World Review August 16, 2011 / 16 Menachem-Av, 5771 The shape of the GOP race By Dick Morris And Eileen McGann
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The key question going forward is how to arrange the semi-finals and the seeding of the contest. There are three possibilities, all involving Rick Perry. Is the Texas governor a Tea Party/Evangelical candidate competing with Bachmann? Or is he a Party Establishment/Job Creating candidate competing with Romney? Or is a he a little bit of both?
Perry could vie with Bachmann in the Tea Party semi-final spinning off his evangelical and fiscal conservatism credentials. This semi final will be held in Iowa. But the risk for Perry is that Michele is very strong there.
Or he could vie with Romney in the Establishment Party semi-final because his is the Governor of the largest Red state and a card carrying member of the political establishment with the ability to take the jobs issue away from Mitt. This semi-final will be held in New Hampshire. But the risk for Perry is that Romney is pretty far ahead already and Rick's accent may not play well in the Granite State.
Or Perry could try to compete in both semi-finals and show strength in each. Even if he finished second in Iowa and in New Hampshire, he could win South Carolina and be in the finals.
Or Perry could fall between two chairs and fail. It is easy to see him finishing third or fourth in Iowa behind Bachmann, Romney, or even Ron Paul or Herman Cain and third in New Hampshire behind Romney and Bachmann. In that case, a South Carolina win would only establish him as a regional candidate a la Mike Huckabee in 2008.
In any case, it is way, way, way too early to whittle the Republican presidential race down to the current three front runners: Mitt Romney, Michele Bachmann, and Rick Perry. It is true that Romney and Bachmann have earned front runner status and Perry has vaulted into it, but the efforts of the mainstream media to focus the race on these three alternatives leaves out a lot that could happen over the next four months.
Rick Santorum has gained a new lease on life with a feisty debate performance. He has found a foil in Ron Paul. By engaging the Texas Congressman over his assertions that Iran does not want to develop nuclear weapons and that we should do nothing to stop them from doing so, Santorum showed his verve, intellect, and grasp of the issues. He woke up from his soporific performance in the two earlier debates. And there is a lot of debating left to do.
Herman Cain still has a vast reservoir of support among the Tea Party activists and may yet fashion a debate performance to match the eloquence of his speaking style. He has the charisma, background, forceful speaking style, and knowledge to move into contention and may yet do so.
And then there's Newt. No matter what, he is still the smartest candidate out there and the one best equipped to whip Obama in a debate. His campaign, as Chris Wallace justifiably called it, is still a "mess." And he seems to be pinning his unique selling proposition on his Washington experience - quite the opposite of what voters want these days. But you can't put Newt in front of a camera this often without his brilliance, knowledge of issues, background, and unique facility of expression showing through eventually.
And don't count on the field dwindling quickly. Pawlenty's withdrawal may indicate that the fruits are falling early this year, but not necessarily. The usual reason candidates pull out is that they can't raise funds. But money is not the key factor in this contest - at least not yet. Debating skill is the essential ingredient right now. This GOP contest, as we predicted in Revolt! is being waged over cable television in the debates among the candidates. And the second tier candidates are damn good debaters. Don't count them out.
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− | Fedora provides virtualization with both the KVM and the Xen virtualization platforms. For information on other virtualization platforms, refer to http://virt.kernelnewbies.org/TechComparison. | + | Fedora provides virtualization with both the KVM and the Xen virtualization platforms. For information on other virtualization platforms, refer to http://virt.kernelnewbies.org/TechComparison. |
− | For information on Xen, refer to http://wiki.xensource.com/xenwiki/ and the Fedora [[Tools/Xen| Xen]] pages. | + | For information on Xen, refer to http://wiki.xensource.com/xenwiki/ and the Fedora [[Tools/Xen| Xen]] pages. |
− | For information on KVM, refer to http://kvm.qumranet.com/kvmwiki. | + | For information on KVM, refer to http://kvm.qumranet.com/kvmwiki. |
Fedora uses Xen version 3.0.x. Xen 3.0.0 was released in December of 2005 and is incompatible with guests created using Xen 2.0.x versions. | Fedora uses Xen version 3.0.x. Xen 3.0.0 was released in December of 2005 and is incompatible with guests created using Xen 2.0.x versions. |
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Previous Fedora Virtualization Guides can be found here:
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Virtualization in Fedora
Fedora provides virtualization with both the KVM and the Xen virtualization platforms. For information on other virtualization platforms, refer to http://virt.kernelnewbies.org/TechComparison.
For information on Xen, refer to http://wiki.xensource.com/xenwiki/ and the Fedora Xen pages.
For information on KVM, refer to http://kvm.qumranet.com/kvmwiki.
Fedora uses Xen version 3.0.x. Xen 3.0.0 was released in December of 2005 and is incompatible with guests created using Xen 2.0.x versions.
Quick Start
The following guide will explain how to set up Xen and KVM, and how to create and manage guests using either the command line or GUI interface.
System Requirements
- For KVM, the system must have a CPU with virtualization support.
- Sufficient storage space for the guest operating systems. A minimal command-line Fedora system requires around 600MB of storage, a standard desktop Fedora system requires around 3GB.
- Generally speaking, at least 256 megs of RAM per guest plus 256 for the base OS. Practically speaking, it is hard to do work with virtualization with less than 1 GB of RAM.
Requirements for Para-virtualized Guests
Any x86_64, or ia64 CPU is supported for running para-virtualized guests with Xen. For i386 hardware, a CPU with the PAE extension is required. Many older laptops (particularly those based on Pentium Mobile / Centrino) do not have PAE support. To determine if a CPU has PAE support, run the following command:
grep pae /proc/cpuinfo flags : fpu tsc msr pae mce cx8 apic mtrr mca cmov pat pse36 mmx fxsr sse syscall mmxext 3dnowext 3dnow up ts
The above output shows a CPU that does have PAE support. If the command returns nothing, then the CPU does not have PAE support.
Fully-virtualized guests (HVM/Intel-VT/AMD-V)
To run fully virtualized guests in Xen or KVM, host CPU support is needed. This is typically referred to as Intel VT, or AMD-V. To check for Intel VT support look for the 'vmx' flag, or for AMD-V support check for 'svm' flag:
....For Intel.... grep vmx /proc/cpuinfo flags : fpu tsc msr pae mce cx8 apic mtrr mca cmov pat pse36 clflush dts acpi mmx fxsr sse sse2 ss ht tm syscall nx lm constant_tsc pni monitor ds_cpl vmx est tm2 cx16 xtpr lahf_lm ....For AMD.... grep svm /proc/cpuinfo flags : fpu tsc msr pae mce cx8 apic mtrr mca cmov pat pse36 clflush mmx fxsr sse sse2 ht syscall nx mmxext fxsr_opt rdtscp lm 3dnowext 3dnow pni cx16 lahf_lm cmp_legacy svm cr8_legacy
Installing the Virtualization Software
When doing a fresh install of Fedora, the virtualization packages can be installed by selecting Virtualization in the Base Group in the installer.
For an existing Fedora installation, the Xen kernel, KVM, and other virtualization tools can be installed by running the following command:
su -c "yum groupinstall 'Virtualization'"
Enter the root
password when prompted.
This will install kvm
, python-virtinst
, qemu
, virt-manager
, virt-viewer
and whatever dependencies are needed. Optional packages in this group are xen
, gnome-applet-vm
and virt-top
Verify Virtualization is Enabled
Fedora supports multiple underlying Virtualization platforms. Verifying that Virtualization is enabled depends on which platform is being used. For example, when using KVM, the command to display all domains on the local system would be: virsh -c qemu:///system list
. When using Xen,the command would be virsh -c xen:///system list
To verify that Virtualization is enabled on the system, run the following command, where <URI> is a valid URI that libvirt
can recognize. For more details on URIs: see http://libvirt.org/uri.html.
su -c "virsh -c <URI> list" Name ID Mem(MiB) VCPUs State Time(s) Domain-0 0 610 1 r----- 12492.1
The above output indicates that there is an active hypervisor. If Virtualization is not enabled an error similar to the following will appear:
su -c "virsh -c <URI> list" libvir: error : operation failed: xenProxyOpen error: failed to connect to the hypervisor error: no valid connection
If the above error appears, make sure that:
- For Xen, make sure that
is running. - For KVM, make sure that
is running. - For either, make sure the URI is properly specified (see http://libvirt.org/uri.html for details).
Configuring Remote Management
The following remote management options are available:
- Create SSH keys for root, and use
before launchingvirt-manager
. - Set up a local certificate authority and issue x509 certs to all servers and clients. For information on configuring this option, refer to http://libvirt.org/remote.html.
Building a Fedora Guest System
The installation of Fedora guests using anaconda is supported. The installation can be started on the command line via the virt-install
program or in the GUI program virt-manager
Building a Fedora Guest System using virt-install
Start the interactive install process by running the virt-install
command-line program:
su -c "/usr/sbin/virt-install"
Enter the root
password when prompted.
The following questions about the new guest OS will be presented. This information can also be passed as command line options; run with an argument of --help
for more details. In particular, kickstart options can be passed with -x ks=options
- What is the name of your virtual machine? This is the label that will identify the guest OS. This label will be used for various
commands and also appear invirt-manager
the Gnome-panel Xen applet. - How much RAM should be allocated (in megabytes)? This is the amount of RAM to be allocated for the guest instance in megabytes (eg, 256). Note that installation with less than 256 megabytes is not recommended.
- What would you like to use as the disk (path)? The local path and file name of the file to serve as the disk image for the guest (eg, /home/joe/xenbox1). This will be exported as a full disk to your guest.
- How large would you like the disk to be (in gigabytes)? The size of the virtual disk for the guest (only appears if the file specified above does not already exist). 4.0 gigabytes is a reasonable size for a "default" install
- Would you like to enable graphics support (yes or no): Should the graphical installer be used?
- What is the install location? This is the path to a Fedora installation tree in the format used by anaconda. NFS, FTP, and HTTP locations are all supported. Examples include:
The installation will then commence. If graphics were enabled, a VNC window will open and present the graphical installer. If graphics were not enabled, the standard text installer will appear. Proceed as normal with the installation.
Building a Fedora Guest System using virt-manager
Start the GUI Virtual Machine Manager by selecting it from the "Applications-->System Tools" menu, or by running the following command as root:
su -c "virt-manager"
Enter the root
password when prompted.
- Open a connection to a hypervisor by choosing File-->Open connection...
- Choose "qemu" for KVM, or "Xen" for Xen.
- Choose "local" or select a method to connect to a remote hypervisor
- After a connection is opened, click the new icon next to the hypervisor, or right click on the active hypervisor and select "New" (Note - the new icon is going to be improved to make it easier to see)
- A wizard will present the same questions as appear with the
command-line utility (see descriptions above). The wizard assumes that a graphical installation is desired and does not prompt for this option. - On the last page of the wizard there is a "Finish" button. When this is clicked, the guest OS is provisioned. After a few moments a VNC window should appear. Proceed with the installation as normal.
Building a Fedora Guest System using 'cobbler' and 'koan'
Cobbler is a tool for configuring a provisioning server for PXE, Xen, and existing systems. See http://cobbler.et.redhat.com for details. The following instructions are rather minimal and more configuration options are available.
First, set up a provisioning server:
su -c "yum install cobbler" man cobbler # read the docs! cobbler check # validate that the system is configured correctly cobbler distro add --name=myxendistro --kernel=/path/to/vmlinuz --initrd=/path/to/initrd.img cobbler profile add --name=myxenprofile --distro==myxendistro [--kickstart=/path/to/kickstart] cobbler list # review the configuration cobbler sync # apply the configuration to the filesystem
Alternatively, cobbler can import a Fedora rsync mirror and create profiles automatically from there. Some of the imported distros will be Xen profiles and some will be for bare metal. Usage of the Xen profiles will be required. See the manpage for details.
cobbler import --mirror=rsync://your-fedora-mirror --mirror-name=fedora cobbler sync
On the system that will host the image:
su -c "yum install koan" koan --virt --profile=myxenprofile --server=hostname-of-cobbler-server
After Installation
When the installation of the guest operating system is complete, it can be managed using the GUI virt-manager
program or on the command line using virsh
Managing Virtual Machines graphically with virt-manager
Start the GUI Virtual Machine Manager by selecting it from the "Applications-->System Tools" menu, or by running the following command:
{1} If you are not root, you will be prompted to enter the root password. ChooseRun unprivileged
to operate in a read-only non-root mode.
- Choose "Local Xen Host" and click "Connect" in the "Open Connection" dialog window.
- The list of virtual machines is displayed in the main window. The first machine is called "Domain 0"; this is the host computer.
- If a machine is not listed, it is probably not running. To start up a machine select "File-->Restore a saved machine..." and select the file that serves as the guest's disk.
- The display lists the status, CPU and memory usage for each machine. Additional statistics can be selected under the "View" menu.
- Double click the name of a machine to open the virtual console.
- From the virtual console, select "View-->Details" to access the machine's properties and change its hardware configuration
- To access the serial console (if there is a problem with the graphical console) select "View-->Serial Console"
For further information about virt-manager
consult the project website
Bugs in the virt-manager
tool should be reported in BugZilla against the 'virt-manager' component
Managing Virtual Machines from the command line with virsh
Virtual machines can be managed on the command line with the virsh
utility. The virsh
utility is built around the libvirt management API and has a number of advantages over the traditional Xen xm
has a stable set of commands whose syntax and semantics are preserved across updates to the underlying virtualization platform. -
can be used as an unprivileged user for read-only operations (e.g. listing domains, listing domain statistics). -
can manage domains running under Xen or KVM with no perceptible difference to the user
To start a virtual machine:
su -c "virsh -c <URI> create <name of virtual machine>"
To list the virtual machines currently running:
su -c "virsh -c <URI> list"
To gracefully power off a guest:
su -c "virsh -c <URI> shutdown <virtual machine (name | id | uuid)>"
To save a snapshot of the machine to a file:
su -c "virsh -c <URI> save <virtual machine (name | id | uuid)> <filename>"
To restore a previously saved snapshot:
su -c "virsh -c <URI> restore <filename>"
To export the configuration file of a virtual machine:
su -c "virsh -c <URI> dumpxml <virtual machine (name | id | uuid)"
For a complete list of commands available for use with virsh
su -c "virsh help"
Or consult the manual page: man 1 virsh
Bugs in the virsh
tool should be reported in BugZilla against the 'libvirt' component.
Managing Virtual Machines from the command line with qemu-kvm
KVM virtual machines can also be managed in the command line using the 'qemu-kvm' command. See man qemu-kvm
for more details.
The SELinux policy in Fedora has the neccessary rules to allow use of Xen with SELinux enabled. The main caveat to be aware of is that any file backed disk images need to be in a special directory - /var/lib/xen/images. This applies both to regular disk images, and ISO images. Block device backed disks are already labelled correctly to allow them to pass SELinux checks.
Log files
There are two log files stored on the host system to assist with debugging Xen related problems. The file /var/log/xen/xend.log
holds the same information reported with 'xm log
. Unfortunately these log messages are often very short and contain little useful information. The following is the output of trying to create a domain running the kernel for NetBSD/xen.
[2005-06-27 02:23:02 xend] ERROR (SrvBase:163) op=create: Error creating domain:(0, 'Error') Traceback (most recent call last): File "/usr/lib/python2.4/site-packages/xen/xend/server/SrvBase.py", line 107, in _perform val = op_method(op, req) File "/usr/lib/python2.4/site-packages/xen/xend/server/SrvDomainDir.py", line 71, in op_create raise XendError("Error creating domain: " + str(ex)) XendError: Error creating domain: (0, 'Error')
The second file, /var/log/xen/xend-debug.log
usually contains much more detailed information. Trying to start the NetBSD/xen kernel will result in the following log output:
ERROR: Will only load images built for Xen v3.0 ERROR: Actually saw: 'GUEST_OS=netbsd,GUEST_VER=2.0,XEN_VER=2.0,LOADER=generic,BSD_SYMTAB' ERROR: Error constructing guest OS
When reporting errors, always include the output from both /var/log/xen/xend.log
and /var/log/xen/xend-debug.log
If starting a fully-virtualized domains (ie to run unmodified OS) there are also logs in /var/log/xen/qemu-dm*.log which can contain useful information.
Finally, hypervisor logs can be seen by running the command
xm dmesg
Serial Console
Host serial console access
For more difficult problems, serial console can be very helpful. If the Xen kernel itself has died and the hypervisor has generated an error, there is no way to record the error persistently on the local host. Serial console lets you capture it on a remote host.
The Xen host must be setup for serial console output, and a remote host must exist to capture it. For the console output, set the appropriate options in /etc/grub.conf:
title Fedora root (hd0,1) kernel /vmlinuz-current.running.version com1=38400,8n1 sync_console module /vmlinuz-current.running.version ro root=LABEL=/ rhgb quiet console=ttyS0 console=tty pnpacpi=off module /initrd-current.running.version
for a 38400-bps serial console on com1 (ie. /dev/ttyS0 on Linux.) The "sync_console" works around a problem that can cause hangs with asynchronous hypervisor console output, and the "pnpacpi=off" works around a problem that breaks input on serial console. "console=ttyS0 console=tty" means that kernel errors get logged both on the normal VGA console and on serial console. Once that is done, install and set up ttywatch
to capture the information on a remote host connected by a standard null-modem cable. For example, on the remote host:
su -c "ttywatch --name myhost --port /dev/ttyS0"
Will log output from /dev/ttyS0 into a file /var/log/ttywatch/myhost.log
Paravirt guest serial console access
Para-virtualized guest OS will automatically have a serial console configured, and plumbed through to the Domain-0 OS. This can be accessed from the command line using
su -c "virsh console <domain name>"
Alternatively, the graphical virt-manager
program can display the serial console. Simply display the 'console' or 'details' window for the guest and select 'View -> Serial console' from the menu bar.
Full Virt guest serial console access
Fully-virtualized guest OS will automatically have a serial console configured, but the guest kernel will not be configured to use this out of the box. To enable the guest console in a Linux fully-virt guest, edit the /etc/grub.conf in the guest and add 'console=ttyS0 console=tty0'. This ensures that all kernel messages get sent to the serial console, and the regular graphical console. The serial console can then be access in same way as paravirt guests:
su -c "virsh console <domain name>"
Alternatively, the graphical virt-manager
program can display the serial console. Simply display the 'console' or 'details' window for the guest & select 'View -> Serial console' from the menu bar.
Accessing data on a guest disk image
There are two tools which can help greatly in accessing data within a guest disk image: lomount and kpartx.
- lomount
su -c "lomount -t ext3 -diskimage /xen/images/fc5-file.img -partition 1 /mnt/boot"
lomount only works with small disk images and cannot deal with LVM volumes, so for more complex cases, kpartx (from the device-mapper-multipath RPM) is preferred:
- kpartx
su -c "yum install device-mapper-multipath" su -c "kpartx -av /dev/xen/guest1" add map guest1p1 : 0 208782 linear /dev/xen/guest1 63 add map guest1p2 : 0 16563015 linear /dev/xen/guest1 208845
Note that this only works for block devices, not for images installed on regular files. To use file images, set up a loopback device for the file first:
su -c "losetup -f" /dev/loop0 su -c "losetup /dev/loop0 /xen/images/fc5-file.img" su -c "kpartx -av /dev/loop0" add map loop0p1 : 0 208782 linear /dev/loop0 63 add map loop0p2 : 0 12370050 linear /dev/loop0 208845
In this case we have added an image formatted as a default Fedora install, so it has two partitions: one /boot, and one LVM volume containing everything else. They are accessible under /dev/mapper:
su -c "ls -l /dev/mapper/ | grep guest1" brw-rw---- 1 root disk 253, 6 Jun 6 10:32 xen-guest1 brw-rw---- 1 root disk 253, 14 Jun 6 11:13 guest1p1 brw-rw---- 1 root disk 253, 15 Jun 6 11:13 guest1p2 su -c "mount /dev/mapper/guest1p1 /mnt/boot/"
To access LVM volumes on the second partition, rescan LVM with vgscan
and activate the volume group on that partition (named "VolGroup00" by default) with vgchange -ay
su -c "kpartx -a /dev/xen/guest1" su -c "vgscan" Reading all physical volumes. This may take a while... Found volume group "VolGroup00" using metadata type lvm2 su -c "vgchange -ay VolGroup00" 2 logical volume(s) in volume group "VolGroup00" now active su -c "lvs" LV VG Attr LSize Origin Snap% Move Log Copy% LogVol00 VolGroup00 -wi-a- 5.06G LogVol01 VolGroup00 -wi-a- 800.00M su -c "mount /dev/VolGroup00/LogVol00 /mnt/" ... su -c "umount /mnt" su -c "vgchange -an VolGroup00" su -c "kpartx -d /dev/xen/guest1"
Getting Help
If the Troubleshooting section above does not help you to solve your problem, check the Red Hat Bugzilla for existing bug reports on Xen in Fedora. The product is "Fedora", version is whatever version of Fedora you are running and the component is "kernel" for bugs related to the xen kernel and "xen" for bugs related to the tools. These reports contain useful advice from fellow xen testers and often describe work-arounds.
For general Xen issues and useful information check the Xen project documentation , and mailing list archives .
Finally, discussion on Fedora Xen support issues occur on the Fedora Xen mailing list
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Although the Grammys were almost a week ago, the deep, sanguine lipstick Beyoncé wore to the event is still fresh in our minds, which is why we caught up with her makeup artist Francesca Tolot to get all the details on her glamorous look, and how it came together. "We went with a modern, silent-movie feeling," she tells InStyle.com exclusively. "I adore working with her, she is inspiring to me."
Before setting her flawless finish, Tolot gave Beyoncé's complexion a spritz of La Mer's The Mist ($60; cremedelamer.com), and -- fun fact -- the hydrating toner is actually her favorite product to use on the star. She picked up MAC's lipstick in Studded Kiss to create the statement lip, and while that specific shade had a limited run, Tolot recommends using the MAC shade in Dare You ($15; maccosmetics.com), a vampy crimson that's a close second to the original.
Beyoncé wears the statement lip look well, and along with the smoky eye and nude gloss combo, it has become one of her trademarks. Still, she's always game to try new things Tolot says. "She's open to changing her makeup when she feels the time is right," she says. "Beyoncé does not have any rules when it comes to makeup. She's open to creativity and achieving the perfect look for each opportunity."
The duo certainly nailed it this time! Paired with her subtle gray shadow, the rich lipstick makes for a striking contrast against her beautiful Michael Costello gown.
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Athens, or Athina in Greek, is the capital and most important city in Greece. It is one of the most important cities of the Ancient World, the birthplace of the Western civilization. The climate in Athens is subtropical Mediterranean. It has mild and wet winters and extremely hot summers. The ideal period to visit Athens is in spring or autumn.
The most important airport in Greece is Athens International Airport of Eleftherios Venizelos. The airport welcomes flights from all over the world operated by airline companies such as US airlines, United Airlines, Air Canada, Aegean Airlines, KLM, Vueling, Norwegian Airlines, British Airways, Croatian Airlines, Air China, Air Malta, Egypt Air, Easyjet, Transavia or Swiss.
The airport has several bus lines that arrive to the bus stations of Kifissos, Rafina, Lavrio, Kalyvia, Piraeus, Keratea and Lionson. You can use a taxi to get to the city or also use a hire car. There are five main car rental companies in Athens airport: Sixt, National Car Rental/ Alamo, Hertz, Budget and Avis. Car hire in Athens airport is a good option because it is inexpensive and more comfortable than using public transports.
You will find countless landmarks and things to do in Athens. The epicenter of the city is the Syntagma Square, where you can see the Parliament. You should not miss The Parthenon at the Acropolis, the neighbourhood of Metaxourgeio, the Temple of Zeus and Hadrian's Gate, the Kerameikos, the tower of the winds, the Ancient Agora, the Lycabethus Hill and the Panathinaiko Stadium.
Regarding the means of transport, Greece has poor rail service. There are two main lines: one which connects Athens with Thessaloniki and other line to the Pelopponese. The main port is Piraecus. The port is regularly used by ferries and cruises. Special taxi and shuttle bus services are available from the port to the city.


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Jonas Carping - All The Time In The World
Jonas Carping
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Any call or email we get for marine grade plywood results in a series of questions about why it is needed and how it will be put to use. The term "marine grade" is used a bit too liberally by manufacturers to be trusted at face value. In other words there are many shades of gray to it and and most likely a good product can be found for your project whether it be exterior home work, a marina, or a boat. The standards required by APA- The Engineered Wood Association, for a product to be called "marine grade" are not that much higher than your typical exterior grade plywood. With many options for glue, veneers, plies, and preservatives to consider, close examination of what your final project will be subjected to must be considered before deciding which plywood product to buy.
All marine grade ply will be free of voids in the core. Voids are traps for water and will rot the product from the inside out. Repairs to the core plies are very few for this same reason. Weather and Boil Proof (WBP) glue must be used as well. This glue has been subjected to boiling water for more than an hour without delamination of the plies. This is where the standards stop so you can see there is a lot of room for variety that can effect what kind of product you get. Additional standards like BS 1088 and BS 6566 raise the bar quite a bit on what is allowed but these only add to the variety of products open to the general market. Species of face veneer and appearance, species of veneer core, core construction, and glue used will all effect how the finished sheet of plywood will behave in different conditions.
Boat Building
In some ways it would make most sense for the plywood suitable for boat building to be the only plywood with a marine grade label. Alas this is not so. Water resistance, bending ability, and appearance are all key. The plywood is either expected to be a show face or at least a consistent face that can operate as a reliable surface for a decking veneer or fiberglass overlay. Weight is another factor to consider but all of these additional variables depend upon your specific construction needs. As far as water resistance, plywood that is BS1088 (or better) should be a must in order to ensure long term durability.
Exterior Structures
While perhaps not as harsh an environment as on a boat, depending on where the structure is situated exterior plywood can take quite a beating. Many of the same parameters are in play but the water resistance does not have to be as key and often appearance is of much less importance because the plywood is used as a substrate for an exterior hardwood, softwood, or composite material. Usually seaside homes and commercial structures need to have have marine grade plywood, but many licenses can be taken to lessen the costs due to less harsh environmental conditions. Since the plywood is not submerged in water some voids are permissible and this is a major factor that can save you money when buying Marine Grade plywood for a ocean front property.
This range of quality comes with a wide range of price tags so it is imperative that the buyer understand which of the many variables are most important and buy the product with the right match. Don't go to your dealer and just ask for "marine grade plywood" or if you do, be prepared to answer a whole slew of questions. If your dealer doesn't' ask you these questions then buyer beware as you may be getting either a sheet of plywood that is overkill or will fall apart on you down the road. There are many factors to consider and this article barely scratches the surface of the myriad technical details that make up grades of marine plywood. They key is to know that not all marine grade plywood is created equal and it shouldn't be. Ask questions when you go to buy and keep in mind the key elements you need for your project. A reputable dealer can help you get the right product.


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Heavy duty steel rack guards designed to protect your racks from damage by pallet jacks, forklifts, or other equipment.
These rack guards are made out of heavy duty steel and are designed to protect your racks or other equipment/machines from getting damaged by pallet jacks, forklifts, or any thing that poses such a risk. The guards can be purchased as a double end rack guard or as a left or right end depending on the placement that is required for your job. These rack guards will offer the most protection compared to any other on the market.


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Forkio: One-Page HTML Template
11th March 2015
Happy to announce, that today you can feast your eyes on the result of collaboration between PSD2HTML company and our team. Meet Forkio, free one-page website HTML template.
It is built with Bootstrap and comes with SCSS and PSD files. It works really well for app or start-up themes but can easily be adjusted for any kind of content. Created specially for Cordops.
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Living like the Miao: Guizhou Homestays
It is one thing to visit a remote Chinese village – but have you ever wondered what it would be like to live and participate in one? I often think back to my study abroad experiences in China. While studying at Hangzhou's Zhejiang University of Technology (through the C.V. Starr – Middlebury program), I loved… Read more »
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To Infinity and Beyond for Property
The launch of sub-orbital space travel presents the opportunity to radically shift global property markets, according to Knight Frank's Wealth Report.
The Wealth Report 2014 highlights the rising trend for private wealth investment in space research — from asteroid mining to sub-orbital space travel. Knight Frank has identified more than 70 wealthy individuals, with a combined wealth of over US$200 billion, who are targeting this growth sector. The investment promises to transform terrestrial property markets.
To find out how this investment is set to transform earth-based property markets read the full story - which includes our exclusive interview with entrepreneur Richard Branson.
Mining asteroids for precious metals and rare minerals might be an activity confined to computer games for now, but two companies – Planetary Resources and Deep Space Industries – are taking the prospect very seriously. Even the public sector has been prompted to consider the potential, with NASA's recent launch of its Robotic Asteroid Prospector project.
While eyebrows have been raised in scientific circles regarding the economic viability of asteroid mining, the potential rewards appear compelling, if the significant technological challenges can be overcome.
Knight Frank has published a list of our favourite "asteroids to watch" on our website, confirming the potential value of the key space rocks that will be coming (relatively) close to Earth soon.


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Submit a Trac Ticket
Our technical support staff uses Trac Tickets to accept and manage requests from students, staff and faculty. A request could be regarding software, hardware, new web service or enhancement, lab issues, or any related topics. You can submit a new Trac Ticket online.
Visit the Ops Centre in S306
If you have a question or concern regarding the computer labs, you can visit our technical support staff in the Ops Centre. The Ops Centre is located in the Spinks building, room S306, and is open during regular academic terms. For detailed hours of operation, please see the schedule posted on the Ops Centre door.
ICT: Student Computing
Information and Communications Technology (ICT) provides services and support for the University of Saskatchewan. For any technical assistance outside of Computer Science, you can visit their website which contains information on self-help guides, accounts and passwords, various services, security, and software or hardware.
Moodle Forum
Moodle can be used for more than just a tool for your Computer Science classes. Check out the General Forum to find discussions surrounding job postings, what's going on in the Spinks lounge, news on different computer labs, or available software. You can start a new conversation or join in on existings ones.FAQ
Have a question? Below are some answers to frequently asked questions.
U of S Printing Management System (PaperCut)
August, 2014: The U of S has adopted a new management system for student copying, scanning, and printing. This new system offers several benefits to students but also adds an extra configuration step when setting up department printers on student machines. The new system requires that students run a client application on their computer whenever they want to access department printers. ICT will be providing the client software and detailed installation information in the near future. Until the ICT site is updated please use the following instructions for installing and using the PaperCut Client software:
- Download the PaperCut Client application for your platform from the department website:
- Unzip the downloaded file into the location of your choice (downloads, desktop, etc.).
- There is no installation per say. The PaperCut client application can be launched directly from the unzipped folder.
- Windows: launch pc-client-local-cache.exe. You can also create a shortcut to this application for easier access.
- Mac OS X: launch PCClient.app. You can also move the app to the Applications folder for easier access.
- Linux: launch pc-client-linux.sh.
- When the client starts you will be asked to authenticate with your U of S nsid and password.
- When you print a document the client must be running. A login window will pop up asking you to authenticate. Enter your nsid and password. You can tell the client application to remember your credentials for a period of time (default 5 minutes).
- Mac Users Note: The current client (version 14.2.x) has a bug that may prevent you from typing in the login window. If you encounter this, click OK on the login window and then OK on the resulting error window. You will then be taken back to the login window and will be able to type in your nsid and password.
- You may exit the PaperCut client whenever you are done printing and/or not on campus.
- Note: the client application talks to the UofS PaperCut servers and therefore you only want to run the client when you are printing on campus.
You can find more information on the PaperCut management system and the features it provides on the ICT support website; look under Services, Printing and Photocopying.
Printers are named according to the lab or room in which they reside. In general, you should only print to the printer located in the lab you are in.
Printer Name |
Location |
Description |
Undergrad/Grad Student Accessible Printers |
spinks311bw1 | Spinks S311 |
B/W Lexmark T630 $0.10/page |
spinks315clr1 | Spinks S315 |
Colour Lexmark C534 $0.25/page - colour $0.10/page - B/W (printer automatically detects B/W or colour and charges accordingly) |
spinks320bw1 | Spinks S320 |
B/W Lexmark T650 $0.10/page |
spinks360bw1 | Spinks S360 |
B/W Lexmark T652 $0.10/page |
Grad Student Accessible Only Printers | ||
spinks430bw1 | Spinks S430 |
B/W Lexmark T630 $0.10/page |
thorv254bw1 | Thorv 254 |
B/W Lexmark T630 $0.10/page |
thorvg60bw1 | Thorv G60 |
B/W Lexmark T642 $0.10/page |
Printer Name | Location | Description |
spinks341 | Spinks S341 | B/W Lexmark Optra S 1855 250 + 500 sheet letter drawers |
spinks430 | Spinks S430 | B/W Lexmark T652 2 - 550 sheet letter drawers Duplexer |
thorv176.2c | Thorv 176.2 | Colour HP 3800 500 + 250 sheet letter drawers Duplexer |
thorv278 | Thorv 278 | B/W Lexmark T652 2 - 550 sheet letter drawers Duplexer |
thorv278c | Thorv 278 | Colour Lexmark C534 350 + 550 sheet letter drawers Duplexer |
thorv377 | Thorv 377 | B/W Lexmark T652 2 - 550 sheet letter drawers Duplexer |
thorv377c | Thorv 377 | Colour Lexmark C534 350 + 550 sheet letter drawers Duplexer |
Printing pages are available at Student Information Terminals across campus. These terminals accept cash. Any problems or questions concerning these terminals should be addressed to the Arts and Science Information Desk in Arts 140. Students can check the balance of their print account in the CPAS box on the PAWS portal. As well, the Student Computing Printing Page describes where you can add credits to your printing account. If you are from another college that does not support the Arts and Sciences printing system, then your pages will not appear. You will have to purchase pages for the Arts and Science printers.
Students enrolled in the College of Arts and Science do not receive any free printing pages.
For lab printing, there is no setup required. These printers are appropriately mapped such that the nearest printer to your computer is set as the default printer. Please note that printer Spinks315clr1 in Spinks S315 is a colour printer and has higher printing costs than the black and white printers.
Windows 7
The new print server is a Windows 2008 R2 server with all of the department printers as well as 64/32 bit drivers installed. Basically you should be able to point at the server and printer you want and if you do not have drivers the server will provide them.
Instructions on how to configure:
- From any account on your Windows 7 client:
- Remove all existing department installed printers that point at atog.usask.ca
- Open Credential Manager in Windows 7 and add the following new "Windows credential":
- Server address: csprintspool
- Username: usask\[nsid abc123] Note the "usask\" before your nsid
- Password: [your nsid password]
NOTE: Credential Manager matches the server name exactly how you enter it. So csprintspool != csprintspool.usask.ca.
- Add new printer pointing at csprintspool
- From Devices and Printers
- Add a printer
- Add a network, wireless or Bluetooth printer
- Click The printer that I want isn't listed
- Select a shared printer by name
- Enter: \\csprintspool\printername (e.g. use thorv377 for 'printername')
- A list of printers will be presented after typing \\csprintspool\ Next
- [Printer and driver is installed]
- Next
- Select as default if so desired
- Finish
- Add a network, wireless or Bluetooth printer
- Add a printer
- From Devices and Printers
- Repeat step 3 for any other printers.
Windows 2000 / XP (unsupported)
Users of Windows operating systems (Windows 2000 / XP), on non-lab machines, can use the following instructions to access the printers.
- Open Printers and Faxes from the Control Panel, and select Add Printers.
- Click Next.
- Select A network printer..., and click Next
- Select Connect to this printer..., and enter the following Name: \\csprintspool.usask.ca\PrinterName, where PrinterName is one of the printers listed above. Click Next. You may be prompted for your username.
- If you want this to be the default printer, select Yes, and click Next.
- Click Finish.
Users of Linux, on non-lab machines, can use the following instructions to access the printers. These instructions will give you access to all printers, and any changes that are made on the server side will automatically show up.
- Log on to the machine with an administrative user, that has the ability to use sudo.
- Open a terminal application.
- Execute the following commands:
- cd /etc/cups
- sudo vi client.conf
- Search for the line starting with ServerName
- Add the following line underneath:
ServerName sobek.usask.ca
- Excecute the following commands:
- sudo killall cupsd
- sudo cupsd
- Open the Printer Setup Utility and choose the appropriate printer as your default.
OS X - Mavericks
Users of OS X 10.9, on non-lab machines, can use the following instructions to access the printers. These instructions will give you access to a specific printer; individual printers must be added as required.
- Use Printers & Scanners interface in System Preferences
- Click the plus sign to add a printer
- Click the Advanced tab and wait for it to populate
- NOTE: If the Advanced tab is not visible:
- Control-click on the tool bar of the 'Add' window.
- Choose 'Customize Toolbar...'
- Drag the 'Advanced' icon to the toolbar.
- Click 'Done'
- NOTE: If the Advanced tab is not visible:
- Select the Type: Windows Printer via spoolss
- Enter the URL for the printer: 'smb://csprintspool/printername' where printername is the (lower-case) name of the printer you wish to print to (e.g. thorv60bw1).
- In the 'Name' field type what you wish the printer to be called in OS X once the printer driver is installed (e.g. ThorvG60bw1) and then click 'Continue'. (Spaces in this name may cause issues -- it is likely best to avoid them)
- In the Use field click Select Software...
- Choose the make and model of the printer and click 'OK'. Click 'Add' to add the printer.
- Set any additional settings for the printer and click 'Set Default Options'.
- The printer should now be installed.
Note: If you require Lexmark priter drivers they can be found on the Apple Support website here.
OS X - Lion and Mountain Lion
Users of OS X 10.7 and 10.8, on non-lab machines, can use the following instructions to access the printers. These instructions will give you access to a specific printer; individual printers must be added as required.
- Use the CUPS web interface found at http://localhost:631
- On the CUPS web interface select Adding Printers and Classes under CUPS for Administrators heading
- Click the 'Add Printer' button
- Enter your OS X username and password
- Select Windows Printer via spoolss under 'Other Network Printers' and click 'Continue'
- In the 'Connection' field type in 'smb://csprintspool/printername' where printername is the (lower-case) name of the printer you wish to print to (e.g. thorv60bw1). Then click 'Continue'.
- In the 'Name" field type what you wish the printer to be called in OS X once the printer driver is installed (e.g. ThorvG60bw1) and then click 'Continue'. (Spaces in this name may cause issues -- it is likely best to avoid them)
- Select the make and model of the printer and click 'Add Printer'.
- Set any additional settings for the printer and click 'Set Default Options'.
- The printer should now be installed.
Your print job should go through and you should no longer have to enter your password to print.Note that the first time you attempt to print you may be asked for your network password. Ensure that you enter 'usask;abc123' (yes, use your NSID, and yes, the ';' must be used instead of the usual '\'. '\' will not work.) for your username. Check the save in keychain box otherwise it will prompt you every time and may even prompt you twice every time.
OS X - Snow Leopard and earlier
Users of OS X 10.5 and 10.6, on non-lab machines, can use the following instructions to access the printers. These instructions will give you access to a specific printer; individual printers must be added as required.
- Open System Preferences
- Select Print & Fax
- Click the '+' button to add a new printer
- If you do not have an 'Advanced' icon on the toolbar (next to the Default/Fax/IP/Windows icons) add it as follows:
- Control-click on the toolbar and select 'Customize Toolbar' from the menu
- Drag the 'Advanced' icon onto the toolbar
- Click 'Done'
- Click on the 'Advanced' icon (it will take a few moments for it to search for printers)
- Select/configure the following:
- Type: Windows
- URL: smb://csprintspool/spinks360bw1
- Name: Spinks360bw1
- Print Using: Select Printer Software (or 'Select a driver to use...')
- Enter the printer type ('T652' for spinks360bw1) in the search field, and select the appropriate software driver
- Click 'Add', then 'Continue'
At this point the new printer has been added. The first time you print to it you will be prompted to enter your name (NSID) and password:
- Connect as: Registered User
- Name: USASK\abc123 (use your NSID instead of abc123)
- Password: (enter your NSID password)
- Check: 'Remember this password in my keychain'
- Click 'OK'
If you sent a printing job to a printer, and nothing happened, a couple scenarios might be in play:
- The printer may be down. Please inform Op Centre staff in Spinks 306 in the Thorvaldson Building Spinks Addition, or send submit a Trac Ticket.
- You are likely out of printing pages. You must purchase printing pages before you are able to print. Check your print account to make sure that you do have printing pages.
ICT | Computer Science |
CS computers running Linux |
How to access your campus files from the Computer Science labs or tuxworld.usask.ca |
All user's standard folders (i.e. Desktop, Downloads, etc.) are mapped to CS file servers at the location: /student/abc123/ (csfiles.usask.ca:/abc123)
CS Computers running Mac OS X |
How to access your campus files from the Computer Science labs |
All user's standard folders (Desktop, Documents, etc.) are mapped to CS file servers at the location: /student/machome/abc123/ (csfiles.usask.ca:/machome)
CS Computers running Windows 7 |
How to access your campus files from the Computer Science labs or skynet.cs.usask.ca |
All user's standard folders (Desktop, Documents, etc.) are mapped to CS file servers at the location: abc123/ (cabinet.usask.ca:/work$/abc123) Drive mappings:
Please Note: If you are using a firewall, you must make sure to allow the applications to access port 22 (SSH).
PuTTY is a free implementation of SSH and Telnet for a variety of platforms. It can be used to connect via SSH to any of the Department Labs that run Linux or UNIX.
Setup Instructions
- Download PuTTY from the PuTTY Download Page, and install.
- Start PuTTY and enter a hostname (e.g. tuxworld.usask.ca), and make sure that SSH is selected as the Protocol.
- Enter a name to identify this session (e.g. Tuxworld) in the Saved Sessions box, and click Save.
- Click Open to connect.
Once you've created this saved session, you'll be able to go directly to it when you start PuTTY again in the future.
NX Client
NX Client from NoMachine is a replacement for Remote X Windows connections. It can be used to connect securely to our NX Servertuxworld.usask.ca, and access a Linux desktop.
Setup Instructions for Linux, Windows, and Mac 10.5 and above.
- Download the NX Client Desktop Edition for your operating system: and install using the defaults.
- Download the client key:
- Start the NoMachine application.
- Read Welcome screen and click "Continue", read the next screen and click "Continue", read the next screen and click "Continue".
- At "Recent connections" screen find the add a computer icon, it looks like a monitor with a +, and click it.
- Enter the following information in the window:
- Name: Tuxworld
- Protocol: SSH
- Host: tuxworld.usask.ca
- Select the "Advanced" button and choose "Use NoMachine login" --> click "Settings".
- Select "Use an alternate server key". Click on the three dots to select the key downloaded from above.
- Click "Continue" --> "Continue" --> Connect.
- Enter NSID and password.
- Click "<New virtual desktop or custom session>".
- Choose "Create a new KDE virtual desktop" and click "Continue".
- Read how to get to the menu, as you may need this and then click "Ok" --> "Ok" --> "Ok".
- You should now see your desktop. Please read known issues.
Known Issues
- If you only see part of your desktop or it is stretched, you need to go to the menu, mouse over the top right corner, and look for the icons at the bottom. Click on the left most one and a box should appear around it. Check if this fixed the issue. If not try the 2nd from the left. By changing the settings of these two icons, you should be able to see the whole desktop.
- Nxclient does not work with Gnome3 and therefore KDE is the only desktop that works at this time.
- The name of the connection does not stick on creation. You need to edit the connection and enter the name again.
skynet.cs.usask.ca is the department's Windows Remote Desktop Services farm that is available to all Computer Science faculty, staff, and students. Skynet is accessible from both on- and off-campus and has most, if not all, of the software packages installed that can be found on the Windows lab computers.
Remote Desktop Clients
To access Skynet you need to use a RDP client. Most versions of Windows come with and RDP client called "Remote Desktop Client". RDP clients are also available for Apple Mac and Linux users. Mac users can download the Microsoft Remote Desktop App for free; information is available from the ICT website here. Linux users can download "rdesktop" from here.
To connect to Skynet from on-campus
On your RDP client, enter skynet.cs.usask.ca as the host or server name.
Log in with your USASK NSID and password. Note you must enter the domain name "USASK". This can be done in one of two ways: either your client will have a field called domain that you enter USASK into; or specify USASK\nsid as your username.
To connect to Skynet from off-campus
Skynet.cs.usask.ca is not directly accessible from off campus for security reasons. You must either configure your client to use the campus RDP Gateway, or use a VPN connection from your machine to campus. Please refer to the instructions provided by ICT which can be found here.
Users have access to several department machines through a variety of means, via remote access. The following instructions are intended for users who wish to remotely access a computer in the Computer Science labs running a specific operating system.
MacTS1 and MacTS3
MacTS1.usask.ca and MacTS3.usask.ca are the department's Apple Mac remote Desktop Servers that are available to all Computer Science faculty, staff and students. These servers are accessible from both on- and off- campus and have most, if not all, of the software packages installed that can be found on the Mac lab computers.Remote Desktop Clients
In order to access MacTSx you need to use a RDP client. Most versions of Windows come with a RDP client called "Remote Desktop Client." RDP clients are also available for Apple Mac and Linux users. Mac users can download the Microsoft Remote Desktop Client for free from here, or use the IRAPP client which is not free. Linux users can install "rdesktop" (if it is not installed by default in your distro) or "xfreerdp." To connect to MacTSx from on-campus:- On your RDP client, enter macts1.usask.ca or macts3.usask.ca as the host or server name.
- Log in with your USASK NSID and password.
- MacTSx.usask.ca is not directly accessible from off-campus for security reasons. You must configure your client to use the campus RDP Gateway or use a VPN connection from your machine to the campus. Please refer to the instructions provided byICT which can be found here.
- Follow the instructions from "To connect to MacTSx from on-campus."
- $ rdesktop macts1.usask.ca
- After connecting to the server, set the display resolution by going to System Preferences --> displays to 1680 x 1050
- Then you should log out and log back in with the current parameter: $ rdesktop -g 1680x1050 macts1.usask.ca
The Department of Computer Science provides and mantains a variety of drives for students, staff and faculty. Undergraduate and graduate students have a quota of 4GB. Backups are performed regularly, and restores can be performed in emergencies.
H: drive | This is an ICT administered network drive where you can save your files and information on. This is the location\\cabinet\work$\abc123 . |
M: drive | This is the Computer Science administered Mac OS X home directory. |
V: or T: drive | This is an ICT administered network drive that is mounted from cabinet.usask.ca. Backups are performed regularly, and restores can be performed upon request. For more information, please see The ICT Webpages. |
W: drive | This is an ICT administered network drive that is mounted from homepage.usask.ca. It provides webspace for students to save homepages on. For more information, please see thehomepage.usask.ca Documentation. |
Students who enroll in courses offered by the Department of Computer Science (any CMPT or BINFO course, and MATH 211, 313, or 314) have an account created for them automatically. Students must have a Network Services ID (NSID) and password in order to log in. (See the class pages for a full listing of current courses.)
Undergraduate accounts expire at the end of every four months; i.e., at the end of December, April, and August. The expiry of the accounts generally corresponds with the end of final exams. Graduate accounts are valid as long as a student is registered in graduate studies. They expire when the account falls into disuse for roughly one year.
The Computer Science Lab Policy extends the University of Saskatchewan Computer Use Policy. Violations of the Lab Policy are dealt with as specified by the Procedures for Resolving Computer Science Laboratory Policy Violations.
The Department of Computer Science attempts to provide an excellent level of access to resources in its laboratories, creating a helpful and secure environment in which to study computer science. The laboratories are composed of a combination of hardware, software, data, communications connections, people, facilities, and supplies. The laboratories are managed by a professional staff who provide a variety of services to the users of the Lab to optimize the benefits of these components for its intended users.
The Department of Computer Science allows its students to use its laboratories both to do their class assignments and to explore further aspects of computing knowledge as long as they so do in a lawful manner that does not waste, monopolize, or damage resources and that does not interfere with the ability of other individuals to use the labs. Abusers of the labs will have their accounts revoked and may be subject to legal or academic actions. Users must not use the labs to access other computing installations in a manner that would be a violation of this policy if such use were entirely within our labs.
Users are expected to use computing resources in a responsible and efficient manner. The department also encourages students to use the facilities to explore and learn beyond the material taught in the Department's courses.
In order to meet these goals, the department has set the following rules for users of its laboratories:
Access to the department's computing resources is a privilege granted to faculty, staff, and graduate students, as well as undergraduate students enrolled in Computer Science courses. The department reserves the right to limit, restrict, or extend these privileges.
Use of the computing resources must not violate, or be used to violate University policies or procedures, provincial or federal law, and must not constitute an academic or non-academic offence, as defined in theUniversity of Saskatchewan University Council & College Regulations on Examinations and Student Grievances, Appeals & Discipline Regulations.
In particular, federal law concerning copyright applies to computer software used in the laboratories. Therefore:
Software provided for course work in the labs is strictly for personal academic use in connection with classes in Computer Science; do not make copies of any software or use it for any other purpose unless permission for such activity is expressly granted by the software vendor or the department.
Copying of software to or from the equipment in the labs is not allowed.
Personally-owned software may not be used unless advance written permission is obtained from the Lab Manager.
Additional information on copyright can be found in University Copyright Compliance - Software Licenses.
Users shall use laboratory facilities only for activities related to class work between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, or when all computers are being used regardless of time or day. Non-class-related activities include (but are not limited to): game playing and legal music and software downloads.
Laboratory file storage space is to be used for class work; however, a user may temporarily use file storage space for non-class related activities. Such files should be removed within 48 hours of being placed on the system. Although a 48 hour limit exists, a system administrator may ask you to remove such files before that time is up if conditions warrant.
On UNIX systems, files that a user thinks may be of general interest may be placed on the /public file system. It should be noted that all files on this file system may be deleted at the discretion of the system administrators.
Users may not store obscene files in the file storage space. This includes both text and picture files.
The owner of an account is responsible for any and all actions which take place on that account. Therefore, users shall not give their password to others or allow others to use their assigned accounts. Users shall not use the accounts assigned to other users even with that person's permission. Users shall not attempt to obtain the passwords of other accounts.
Users shall not send electronic mail or post network news messages which are obscene, abusive, threatening, or harassing.
Users shall not attempt to crash or otherwise interfere with the normal operation of machines. This includes things such as writing software that will crash them or use up all the system resources and physically power cycling the machine.
Users shall not attempt to circumvent software systems for logging use of the machines.
Users should be aware that for purposes of providing a reasonable level of access to the resources, it may be necessary at times for system administrators to access the files in a user's assigned account. This access will only be allowed in cases where either a system problem has occurred and the administrator needs to examine certain files in order to fix the problem or there is reasonable suspicion of a violation of this policy. In the latter case, the system administrator must obtain approval from the department head or his/her designate before examining the files, except in circumstances of emergency.
Because of the possibility of a system administrator accessing files, users are encouraged to compress and encrypt (in that order) any sensitive information that they wish to keep online.
Periodic maintenance is required to keep the lab functioning smoothly. It may be necessary to perform maintenance procedures during lab hours so you may be asked to logout and leave the lab. Please cooperate so that the lab operation may be restored as soon as possible.
Common sense dictates that laboratory users:
Not consume food or drink in the computer laboratories;
Treat the equipment with respect and use it in a responsible manner;
Leave all equipment and supplies in the computer laboratories;
Report any malfunctioning equipment to the lab assistant rather than attempt to repair it themselves; and
Print only single copies of documents. (Multiple copies should be made with a photocopier.)
Violations of this policy will be dealt with as described in Procedures for Resolving Computer Science Laboratory Policy Violations.
Requests for special privileges, questions about the availability of resources, questions regarding interpretations of this policy, and violations of this policy should be directed to the manager of the laboratory or to the department head.
Sometimes computers in the lab might be unaccessible and display a locked screen. Please do not press the power switch! These are multi-tasking, multi-user UNIX-like machines. Other people may be logged in and using the machine even if you are unable to log in at the console. Please find a lab attendant (if available) and let them know of the problem, and then use an alternate machine.
The Department of Computer Science has a SMART Board lab located in Spinks 386 and is ideal for meetings and software demonstations. This lab comes equipped with a SMART Board and a PC running Windows 2000, but users can use the Department laptop, or install the SMART Board drivers and software on their own laptops, and use these with the SMART Board as well. The drivers are available for Windows, Macintosh, and Linux operating systems.
Software can be installed on the SMARTBoard computer by request
You can download SMART Board Drivers and Software on their website. Please note that registration is required.
The following lists are the required software for current acamdemic year. Unless specified, software available on a particular platform will be available both on the lab machines and the terminal servers. These lists are not exhaustive, but specifiy the software required for classes.
Windows | Linux | Mac |
The Department of Computer Science is licensed under the Microsoft DreamSpark program (also known MSDN Academic Alliance), which enables all current department faculty, staff, and students to access software available under the program. This allows the department to provide legal copies of certain Microsoft software for academic and non-commercial use.
For more details and to access software, see The Department DreamSpark Site.
Undergraduate students registered in a Computer Science class in the current term are eligible to access the DreamSpark software library. Computer Science faculty, graduate students, and staff will continue to have access to the DreamSpark library while part of the department unless notified.
Login information
Faculty, staff, and students use their NSID and associated password to log onto the DreamSpark website. Please note that although the DreamSpark website is hosted on non U of S servers that authentication (where nsid and passwords are entered) is done on a U of S server.
Email from the DreamSpark system
As per U of S policy all email from DreamSpark website servers will be sent to your NSID account hosted on mail.usask.ca (email@example.com). If you prefer a reading your email from a different account you will have to set up your @mail.usask.ca account to be forwarded to that account.
Available Software Products
The MS DreamSpark Preamium subscription allows the Department to supply several Microsoft products to students for academic use. Examples are:
- All Microsoft Operating Systems
- Visual Studio (non express versions)
- Visio Professional
- Project Professional
- MSDN Library
The list of software available changes over time. For a detailed list of the software currently available, please see The Department DreamSpark Site.
When do new software titles become available?
A little insight into the process: Software titles are first released to DreamSpark subscribers, of which the Department of Computer Science is one. We will make these releases available t o staff and faculty in certain circumstances and use it ourselves to install it into the undergraduate labs. But we prefer that faculty, staff, and students acce ss the software through the E-Academy site as E-Academy handles the issuing of keys, tracking downloads, reporting to Microsoft, etc. (much less work and headache s for us).
E-Academy is classed as a "reseller" of Microsoft products so they do not receive the new titles until Microsoft releases it to all resellers. This c an be anywhere from a few days to several weeks after the DreamSpark release date. Once E-Academy receives the release they are able to configure the software as bei ng available for their clients, of which the Department of Computer Science is one. The time from receiving to making available varies from a few days to a week or so in practice.
Acquiring Software
All provided software packages are available one or more of the following delivery options:
- Downloading of CD or DVD ISO images. These images are intended to be used to make a CD or DVD using the appropriate disc burning software.
- Direct delivery from Microsoft. Discs may be purchase for a small fee directly from Microsoft. The fees are typically less then US$20.00 plus shipping.
NOTE: Regarding downloads...
The downloads are compressed and encrypted. A small Windows or OS X based application is used to download and unwrap the ISO image file. This means that the downloading must be done from a Windows or Mac OS X computer.
CD/DVD burners and burning software are available to Computer Science students in the Computer Science undergraduate laboratories (Spinks addition third floor ).
- Thorv S360
- Thorv S315
- Thorv S311/S320
If downloading at home on a Windows machine and you do not have software that can create a CD from an ISO image file check out ISO Recorder .
You can only access the DreamSpark site and software while you are part of the Department of Computer Science; as in currently taking a class offered by the department or on payroll in the department.
This means that as an undergraduate student you will not have access to the DreamSpark site in between terms (ex: during summer) or during a term that you are not taking a class offered by the Department of Computer Science.
The Department of Computer Science is licensed under the VMware Academic program, which enables all current department faculty, staff, and students to access software available under the program. This allows the department to provide legal copies of select VMware software for academic and non-commercial use.
For more details and to access software, see The Department OnTheHub ELMS Webstore Site and click on the VMware tab once you login.
Available Software Products
The VMware Academic subscription allows the Department to supply several VMware products to students for academic use. Examples are:
- VMware workstaion
- VMware fusion for Mac
- VMware vCenter
- VMware vSphere
The list of software available changes over time. For a detailed list of the software currently available, please see The Department OnTheHub ELMS Site.
Acquiring Software
All provided software packages are available one or more of the following delivery options:
- Downloading of CD or DVD ISO images. These images are intended to be used to make a CD or DVD using the appropriate disc burning software.
- Direct delivery from VMware. Discs may be purchase for a small fee directly from VMware. The fees are typically less then US$20.00 plus shipping.
NOTE: Regarding downloads...
The downloads are compressed and encrypted. A small Windows or OS X based application is used to download and unwrap the ISO image file. This means that the downloading must be done from a Windows or Mac OS X computer.
CD/DVD burners and burning software are available to Computer Science students in the Computer Science undergraduate laboratories (Spinks addition third floor ).
- Thorv S360
- Thorv S315
- Thorv S311/S320
If downloading at home on a Windows machine and you do not have software that can create a CD from an ISO image file check out ISO Recorder .
You can only access the Computer Science software library while you are part of the Department of Computer Science; as in currently taking a class offered by the department or on payroll in the department.
This means that as an undergraduate student you will not have access to the software library site in between terms (ex: during summer) or during a term that you are not taking a class offered by the Department of Computer Science.
Further Assistance
If you have further questions please contact a tech staff member in the Ops Centre in Thorv S306 (Spinks Addition) or email email@example.com.
Custom LaTeX Classes and PackagesU of S Thesis document class (Version 1.4.19, 2017/01/12, Mark Eramian)
Update 1.4.19: Title page changed to reflect new College name: College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Research. Apparence of appendices improved in table of contents. Update 1.4.17: The list of abbreviations can now span multiple pages. Update 1.4.16: this is a bugfix release. The table of contents no longer disappears when the nofigurelist class option is used. New in 1.4.15: default margins are now 1 inch on all sides for ETD. Former behaviour of a 4cm left margin for theses that are to be printed and bound can be enabled by a document class option. |
Online Resources
- LaTeX Wikibooks
- A Free LaTeX User's Guide
- CTAN: Comprehensive TeX Archive Network
- The LaTeX Project Home Page
Recommended Print Resources
- H. Kopka and Patrick W. Daly, A Guide to LaTeX (fourth edition), Addison-Wesley, 2004.
- Frank Mittelbach and Michel Goossens, The Latex Companion (second edition), Addision-Wesley, 2004.
- Leslie Lamport, LaTeX: A Document Preparation System (second edition), Addison-Wesley, 1994.
- M. Goossens, F. Mittelbach, Sebastian Rahtz, Denis Roegel and Herbert Voß, The LaTeX Graphics Companion (Second Edition), Addison-Wesley, 2008.
Specific LaTeX Topics
- LaTeX Symbols Quick Reference
- LaTeX Related Tools
- The LaTeX Font Catalogue
- A page devoted to how to squeeze a little extra into the same space in LaTeX.
Software Editors (in no particular order)
Name | Description | Platform(s) |
Texmaker | An integrated LaTeX Editor, or as the authors call it, "development environment". | [Linux/Windows/MacOS X] |
WinEdt | A text editor that can be used with LaTeX. | [Windows] |
TeXShop | A LaTeX Aware editor for the Macintosh. Features integrated preview. | [MacOS X] |
TeXnicCenter | A LaTeX IDE designed to work with MiKTeX (see below). | [Windows] |
GNU TeXmacs | A WSYIWYG LaTeX editor. | [Windows/Unix] |
Kile | A "user friendly TeX/LaTeX editor for the KDE desktop environment". Resembles TeXShop in many ways. | [Windows/Linux/MacOS/SPARC with KDE installed] |
Gummi | A simple lightweight LaTeX editor for GTK+ users written in Python and GTK. | [Linux] |
TexWorks | A cross-platform LaTeX editor modelled on TexShop. | [Windows/Linux/OSX] |
Lyx | A LaTeX editor that is self described a a WYSIWYM (what you see is what you mean) word processor. | [Windows/Linux/Unix/MacOS] |
BibDesk | A nice BiBTeX front-end. | [MacOS] |
JabRef | A Java-based GUI front-end for managing BibTeX databases. | [Java >= 1.4.2] |
LaTeX Distributions
- LaTeX for Windows (MiKTeX)
- Mactex for OSX
- Most Linux distributions include Tetex. Install the tetex packages for your Linux distribution.
The LaTeX workshop is held each fall and is aimed at graduate students who would use LaTeX to prepare their thesis document.
No prior knowledge of LaTeX is required. Basic knowledge of unix terminal commands is assumed.
The workshop is usually held during two 3-hour evening sessions. The first evening covers the first three topics, the second evening covers the remaining topics. The workshop is usually held in the teaching labs where each attendee has access to a computer; this allows them to follow along, trying the examples presented by the instructor, and working through practice exercises.


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For your elusive ancestor, do you know at least three of his FANs? Fans are non-relatives of your ancestor and according to Elizabeth Shown Mills, they are:
If you don't know at least three....could that be your problem?
Sometimes the clues to your ancestor are in the FANs.
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THE WORLD HAS BEEN INVADED BY ALIENS! It's up to a nerdy, lazy high school kid to save it!
3.82 / 5.00 6,547 ViewsIt is the year 2010 and Pitfall Harry has returned to the jungle in search of more treasure. Why would he risk venturing into a jungle filled with dangerous tar pits, rolling logs, scorpions, rattlesnakes and more? The sad truth is Harry has a horrible gambling problem. He quickly blew all the money he made way back in 1982 after escaping that deadly jungle with golden treasures. So he's left with one of two choices... deal with the loan sharks who want nothing more than to see him dead, or risk it all by returning to the jungle for more treasure. Harry chose the latter of the two options and now finds himself back in that jungle once again. It may look the same, but Harry has a feeling that the dangers are even greater this time around. Good luck Harry!
Stupid, dumb, gay tar pits!
Wow! I encountered Metal Kong first and wondered what item I had to get to beat him. It wasn't until Gutsman Tank and reading a few reviews did I realize I'd been had. I bow my head in FAIL and walk away.
It looks like there are actually a couple of endings depending on which way you go and how. Going straight right gave me a megaman type boss lol. Going down the ladder than left gave me a robo-monkey. Going straight left gave me some stupid floating guy. It's all hilarious LOL! Funniest pitfall remake evar.
Great because of the novelty!
I'm not sure if anybody else here realizes this, but this game is not supposed to beatable, it's a NOVELTY game. The point is to make a somewhat new take on the classic Atari 2600 game Pitfall, so the creators decided to have a boss either way you go, and the goal is to see not if you can beat them, but how long you can live. There is NO way to beat Gutsman Tank, or that weird floating head things whose name I do not know, so this game is intended to be played for a couple of minutes every now and then, and then you move on to somethig else, even if this is an addicting game.
I Said Fuck...So many times
i was like...pass the lake pass the lake...OH FUCK!!!!
Lol Bosses
I couldn't get past the SPOILERGutsManSPOILER, but then again, I'm really bad at these games.


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Daily Draw: Gateway Oracle Cards ~ Messages
I'm not sure how I'll get along with this deck, it is from Hay House and I'm not a fan of their products, but hey..I bought it because it looked pretty. If that's all we get from it so be it, pretty can lift spirits too.
Messages from spirit. We have an inner ear that can hear that small still inner voice. It is only been the last couple of weeks that voice has been speaking and that ear has been listening again.
I'm reminded by this card that depression can drive away not just the tangible but can also disappear the intangible. It is only on my reverse journey I can recognize and rejoice the return of some of the things that make life a pleasure.
"If the sight of the blue sky fills you with joy, if a blade of grass springing up in the fields has power to move you, if the simple things in nature have a message you understand, your soul is alive." ~ Eleanora Duse 1858-1924
Gateway Oracle Cards, 87 art cards by Jesse Reisch, 90+ page digest sized book by Denise Linn. Published by Hay House 2012
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Alexandra Muresan gave props (23 May 2009):
great photo!
Tim Narraway said (7 Jul 2009):
Good POV
Arnab Mukherjee said (30 Dec 2009):
where is dis?
Suresh Bhagavatula said (31 Dec 2009):
Great photo. Is this the Mozamjahi Market?
Zirka Cernat said (25 Apr 2010):
such a great scene, I think it could have used just a little more contrast to give it a bit of a drama.
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Just prior to his appointment as President Obama's so-called regulatory czar, Cass Sunstein wrote a lengthy academic paper suggesting the government should "infiltrate" social network websites, chat rooms and message boards.
By no co-incidence:
The find comes after a report of a government document indicating that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's command center routinely monitors dozens of popular websites, including Facebook, Twitter, Hulu, WikiLeaks and news sites such as the Huffington Post and Drudge Report.
The Sunstein Statist rationale?
Such "cognitive infiltration," Sunstein argued, should be used to enforce a U.S. government ban on "conspiracy theorizing."
The Hockey Stick is real!! Real!!! Really Real!!!!
"We suggest a distinctive tactic for breaking up the hard core of extremists who supply conspiracy theories: cognitive infiltration of extremist groups, whereby government agents or their allies (acting either virtually or in real space, and either openly or anonymously) will undermine the crippled epistemology of believers by planting doubts about the theories and stylized facts that circulate within such groups, thereby introducing beneficial cognitive diversity."
Sunstein Statist has a problem with such things as "the truth," too:
In the book, Sunstein cited as a primary example of "absurd" and "hateful" remarks reports by "right-wing websites" alleging an association between President Obama and Weather Underground terrorist William Ayers.
So all you "Facebook Like" Hannity folks, do you have your papers in order?


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Blogsy and Blogspot didn't let me (completely) edit my last post, but I was finally able to change a few things. I hope you get the idea! Who knows where the formatting came from... It was a spectacular garden.
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Afib News & Events
EventsHere are previous events. For upcoming or recent events, see more Events » American College of Cardiology's (ACC) CardioSmart initiative and Mended Hearts are sponsoring Living with Atrial Fibrillation programsAF programs to take place in December of 2012 in Dallas, Houston, and Tampa ... more Washinton DC — The first Congressional briefing on Atrial Fibrillation and Stroke Risk in WomenSeptember is Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month! ... more Washinton DC — Congressional briefing discussing Atrial FibrillationSeptember is Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month! ... more You're Invited to the Inaugural Team AFib Webinar "AFib: When Stroke Strikes"Register for the webinar taking place Tuesday, May 3 at 1:00 p.m. ET ... more Total Thoracoscopic Maze Procedure for Atrial Fibrillation TreatmentWebcast of Total Thoracoscopic Maze, a minimally invasive afib surgery ... more Replay of Convergent Procedure to Treat Atrial FibrillationConvergent procedure combines afib surgery with catheter ablation ... more Salt Lake City, UT Atrial Fibrillation SeminarDr. Nassir Marrouche and Mellanie True Hills, CEO of StopAfib.org, will speak about atrial fibrillation treatments ... more Wausau, Wisconsin Atrial Fibrillation SeminarDr. John Johnkoski and Mellanie True Hills, CEO of StopAfib.org, will speak ... more StopAfib.org CEO Mellanie True Hills Keynotes Day of Dance for Health in Hickory, NCDay of Dance for Health is sponsored by Frye Regional Medical Center and powered by Spirit of Women hospital network ... more Ann Arbor, Michigan Atrial Fibrillation Treatment ConferenceDr. Manak Sood, Dr. Jihn Han, and Mellanie True Hills, CEO of StopAfib.org, will speak ... more Women's Power Pulse Luncheon and ExpoStopAfib.org CEO Mellanie True Hills Keynotes Women's Power Pulse Luncheon & Expo in McAllen, TX ... more Houston Atrial Fibrillation Education EventAtrial Fibrillation Event at Houston's Kingwood Medical Center ... more Jefferson University Atrial Fibrillation WebcastAtrial Fibrillation Education Webcast from Thomas Jefferson University ... more Houston Area Atrial Fibrillation Public Education DinnerAtrial Fibrillation Education Dinner in Houston ... more Indianapolis Atrial Fibrillation Education LuncheonSt. Francis Hospital Event Features Mellanie True Hills of StopAfib.org ... more Allentown, PA Atrial Fibrillation Patient Education EventFree educational event for afib patients and their families sponsored by Lehigh Valley Health Network ... more Lansing, Michigan Atrial Fibrillation Patient Education ForumDr. Divyakant Gandhi, Dr. John Ip, and Mellanie True Hills, CEO of StopAfib.org, will speak ... more Detroit Atrial Fibrillation Treatment Education EventsDr. Christopher Liakonis, Dr. Nour Juratli, and Mellanie True Hills, CEO of StopAfib.org, will speak ... more AF Stat Call to Action WebcastWorking Together to Improve Patient Outcomes & Address the Cost Burden ... more Houston A-fib Education EventPresented by Clear Lake Regional Medical Center ... more Atrial Fibrillation Patient Education Forum in Lansing MichiganDr. Divyakant Gandhi, Dr. John Ip, and Mellanie True Hills, CEO of StopAfib.org, will speak ... more Atrial Fibrillation Patient Program in Hollywood, FLDr. Michael Cortelli, Surgeon, and Mellanie True Hills, CEO of StopAfib.org, will speak ... more Atrial Fibrillation Patient Education DayPresented by Massachusetts General Hospital and the Atrial Fibrillation Foundation ... more Free Chicago Atrial Fibrillation SeminarSponsored by the Alexian Brothers Cardiovascular Institute ... more StopAfib.org CEO Mellanie True Hills Keynotes Indianapolis Women & Heart Disease EventA Moment for Me is sponsored by Indiana Heart Hospital ... more OR-Live Presents: Live Radiofrequency Catheter AblationMinimally Invasive Procedure to Treat Atrial Fibrillation ... more Replay of the Presentation of the Paracardioscopic Ex-Maze for Long-standing Atrial Fibrillation... more Women's Health Seminars TeleseminarMellanie True Hills of StopAfib.org will be interviewed on Avoiding Heart Disease and Stroke ... more Dallas-Ft. 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