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Replace both, and the question is moot?
According to the ATF letter that Pookie posted they (ATF) treat the parts count just like a milled receiver AK. (No Trunnion, but otherwise the same as a stamped receiver)
The Saiga has a floating piston and what looks like a normal piston used as a operating rod.
If the floating piston is what is considered as the piston by the ATF, as evidenced by Tromix's US made part. Why is the normal piston looking part not considered an operating rod? After all, they consider a FAL cocking handle as an operating rod in the FAL count (which is a real stretch in my humble opinion)
Here's my question. Which part is the ATF really considering the piston?
Replace both, and the question is moot?
I have a daughter. I tell her, "911 is what you dial after you're raped. 1911 is what you should have before they try."
I'm not replacing either, I've already made my parts count. FCG and furniture = 6
I'm just curious as to whether or not Tromix is actually selling the right part.
I just can't believe that the ATF would not count the normal looking piston as a op rod if they are counting the floating piston as the actual piston.
That has been precisely my contention from the beginning! Compare the parts to an SKS action, and then you'll see why I wonder.
The "operating rod" aka "tappet" would be what that part is defined as... and when compared to an AK, that part connected to the bolt carrier is indeed the "piston".
Now re-read that ATF letter. No mention of operating rod whatsoever!
SO... the way I see it, the real question is, do you:
a) assume the ATF mis-typed the letter and replace both parts to keep with the spirit of the law?
b) proceed on the current data and replace that which Tromix or Hotbarrel sells to keep with the letter of the law?
I think "B" for now.
Frankly, it is a trivial matter to replace the piston, and I know Hotbarrel could whip us up a batch in no time.
Therefore, if ever the ATF recants and produces amplified documentation, you could have the additional part(s) installed and ready to go before the next trip to the range!
IMHO. I'm sure others will disagree.
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Don't you think Tony Rumore verified with his lawyers / ATF / whoever before he started grinding out his pucks?
Yes, I do think He would have checked.
That's why I find this so perplexing. I agree that it is and should be counted as the piston.
If anyone does decide to make a US version of the S-12 piston, I'm in.
I'd buy at least one but up to 3 if the price is right.
I can't see why the Tromix puck piston costs $45.
I think I see a future project for HotBarrel
Once we get a clear word on which way to go, we will have them made and keep them in stock.
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I wonder if the magic number the ATF comes up is some how connected the manufacturer's parts break down.
Here's a scan of the factory Saiga breakdown.
Notice that what we normally refer to as the carrier and gas piston (#15) is all one unit and is called a bolt support. The puck (#8) is referred to as the piston (correctly)
Also notice that the barrel (#2) and what we call the trunnion, are also one piece.
Maybe that's why the ATF does not include a gas piston/op rod or a trunnion in their count?


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A Belt-fed, AK out of a Yugo RPK kit in .308, using the original finned RPK barrel just reaming the chamber.
I have got SS's MG-47 plans, an RPK I cut to 19" to make a carbine that I am not particulagly pleased with, an MG3 FT and TC on order, a good source for 308, and the desire to use disentigrating links.
I need a chamber reamer and a spare 1,000 hours. The question is, and I have found some folks that WANTED to do it, but what results have you had with reaming out the x39 chambers to .308. I know the whole .308 vs .311 issue and I am okay with that for a "proof of concept" build. I got the RPK kit a year ago with a shot out front couple of inches anyway so it is a good candidate.
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I am currently still over here flying in Afghanistan with just over five months remaining. Unfortunately, my flight helmet was damaged and had to be replaced. I had it for 11 years and I had it with the Imperial Cogs on the visor shell to resemble a Tie Fighter, well the visor went with the helmet.
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"Adnan Oktar is fond of challenging people, throwing down the gauntlet to Richard Dawkins and anyone else who thinks they can prove Darwin"s theory of evolution. …The Guardian also carried the following extract from Mr. Oktar's response to a question regarding whether the Muslim importance to richness and beauty conflicted with the faith:
In the ongoing debate about creationism… THE TURK IS SOMETHING OF A JUGGERNAUT [a force regarded as unstoppable, that will crush all in its path]. His book, weighing the same as a three-year-old child, claims to refute the theory of evolution on every one of its 786 pages and has been lapped up by creationist advocates across the religious and political spectrum."
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"This 'persecution' is, says Oktar, a burden on those called to God: 'I"m a writer but at the same time I am a man of dawah [mission]. I support an idea. Every such person has been put pressure on, defamed, oppressed because of his ideas or assassinated. Anybody with an idea always sticks to his ideas, keeps spreading his ideas no matter how much he is oppressed, and this is what I think.'"Adnan Oktar"s challenge to the supporters of the theory of evolution, and his promise to reward them if they produce any evidence for it, was reported as follows:
"What he [Adnan Oktar] thinks … IS THAT DARWIN WAS LYING AND THAT THERE HAS BEEN NO EVOLUTION. He repeats this point throughout the interview. 'Almost 100 million fossils have been unearthed so far. All of these show that plants, animals, humans and insects have never undergone evolution whatsoever and they were all created in the same way by God. We can see this fact in each fossil we come across. There is no fossil proving the contrary. If they can show one, I will reward them 10 trillion Turkish Lira … But there are almost 100 million fossils proving creation… Also let them coincidentally produce a single protein that maintains life I will again give 10 trillion TL.'
…Oktar RETAINS A POWERFUL INFLUENCE over various communities – especially Muslim ones – around the world. Earlier this year two of his representatives gave a talk at University College London at the invitation of the university"s Islamic Society. Oktar"s website lists more than a dozen such events in the UK in November and December alone.
On another website "complimentary" letters are featured from individuals and organisations following receipt of a Harun Yahya publication. The content ranges from a polite acknowledgement of the book to wholehearted support for its message. What does Oktar make of his global impact?
'Hundreds of professors, scientists, students and public send e-mails to our internet sites … We receive sincere messages that [the Atlas] has a great effect on them … IT MADE AN ATOMIC BOMB EFFECT. Afterwards it had a radiation effect and it keeps going on. Those who read the book tell others and those tell others. IT HAS AN IRRESISTIBLE POWER. THAT IS WHY IT HAS A DEMOLISHING EFFECT.'"
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Doug Collins pulls out of running to be Detroit Pistons coach - ESPN
Thank god. lol
That doesn't matter.
He is one flaky dude.
Your concern about his hairstyle was insightful. :D You and I both are happy this clown will be back to clowning around on the TV.
Seriously. What is with this lady? He lets himself get courted by the Bulls, even takes the job, then runs back home scared. Now the same here. At least he didn't hold us hostage until it was too late to find anybody else. I guess Avery is the frontrunner unless Joe has something up his sleeve.
I thought I remember him pulling his name out of the race a couple years ago as well. edit: thanks Coyne. that's what it was.
I get chils when I hear his name too.I don't see Sam Mitchell or Collins geting us to the finals or evan to con.f.They are not bad choaches but not for the team like Pisotns.
Awesome News!
Good news! Collins serves the B-ball world best as a TV analyst and that is where I hope he stays.
I would have liked Collins to coach. My next choice is Avery Johnson.
I agree. I think Collins would have worked. My next choice is VanGundy.
Dunes, agree with you on that keen observation, nice to see you're still alive and kicking out there, you've been quiet as a church mouse..
I'd love Avery,becouse he knows how to work with young guys,he knows how to have a word in the team and I think he can make Stuckey a true point guard not a Combo Guard.Yes Averys Mavs didin't play real D,but he showed that we don't need Celtics,Spurs or old Pistons D to go far and for now we need only to see a light in the tunel.
Collins is an emotional cripple. He probably pulled out because he did not see Joe signing a superstar. Collins needs a superstar to assume some of the heat that coaches are bound to get. This new team needs a real coach, a proven coach and somone who can stand up to the team and Joe. I think the future is looking up. Now we just need to get rid of Tay and Rip
Collins coached Rip in Washington. Collins loves Hamilton, and he always gushes over him when he broadcasts Pistons games. The Gordon pickup was probably a sign to Doug that Rip was on the way out, and he didn't want ETSA to call him TGDC. (Ernie The Slow Adult)-(The Grieving Doug Collins)
That makes sense. Ernie would have been all over TGDC.
That makes sense. I take back what I said about Doug Collins being a lady.
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guyfromlouisiana wrote:I've spent a tremendous amount of time over the past few years thinking about this topic, as it pertains to American football. I was a big American football fan since I was a boy, but for two years now I haven't watched more than a few minutes, and I no longer cheer for any team. Scientists have been discovering for the past decade that an unknown number of players -- quite possibly a great many players -- sustain terrible brain damage and develop an illness called chronic traumatic encephalopathy that leads to early dementia, violent outbursts, depression, and frequently suicide. Here's one recent article on this issue: http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/99322 ... src=mobile
I cheered for my team -- the New Orleans Saints -- for many years and I loved the players. I can't stand watching my favorite players slowly kill themselves. I think of my metta practice. "May all beings be safe from danger." Well, these players are certainly not safe from danger; by some estimates they sustain thousands of concussive and near-concussive hits to the head over their careers. "May all beings be mentally happy." This sport systematically destroys the mind. "May all beings be physically well." American football has long been known to leave players completely physically broken when they retire. "May all beings live with ease of well being." Again, systematic brain trauma and heightened risk for dementia cannot be classified as "living with ease."
So I spent much of my life cheering for football players to defeat (destroy is a better term) other football players. Why? For the honor of my city! For social interaction! For entertainment! There's nothing honorable about what is going on in American football -- especially since league doctors for decades denied that there was any increased risk of brain disease. Once I knew the damage being inflicted on countless plays every year, on each player on every single team, the game was no longer entertaining to me.
There's a great karmic cloud over the United States on the issue of American football, which is the country's most popular form of entertainment. I believe most Americans are choosing to live in denial or willful ignorance about this issue. It upsets me quite a lot, actually.
Totally disagree. The players know there is a major risk involved in playing and they choose to accept that risk -- for the money, for the glory or just for the thrill of playing. Nobody is forcing them. Furthermore, football does have cultural value. The best quality time I have with my dad and brother is while watching football. We bond over it in a totally wholesome way.


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Kristin Cavallari made news last week, not for her crap fashion collection but because she told FOX News she didn't vaccinate her son Camden and won't vaccinate her next child either because she is concerned they will get autism if they are vaccinated. Good luck getting your kids into school without them being vaccinated. Anyway, that whole thing reminded everyone that Jenny McCarthy is a huge proponent of not getting kids vaccinated so when Jenny asked a question on Twitter about what kind of person you look for in a mate, people took the opportunity to slam her. Many of the responses were along the lines of someone who gets their kids vaccinated or someone who doesn't contribute to the outbreak of measles in NYC or whooping couch in California. Huh. Both places that Jenny McCarthy has lived. When celebrities talk like this then their stories get published and people see one of those stories and then they think it is real. Kind of like when someone is convinced Xenu is real.
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The Boudoir Beau Bra by Bravissimo is a very popular style with our Bravissimo ladies, as it is very comfortable, gives incredible shape and is very sexy. The combination of the opaque cup and see through lace is what gives this bra oodles of sex appeal and it is finished of with a frilly lace bow. It is an underwired balconette and available in G-K cup sizes, and there is additional lining for further support. This set now comes in the new rich shade of red/graphite, which is perfect for those cosy autumn nights. The matching thong and shorts are equally stunning, you won't be able to choose between them.
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Reaping the Benefits of the Law
Pray this prayer: "Thank You for Your law, which is a lamp to my feet. Give me a heart that longs for and delights in Your law."Read More
Reaping the Whirlwind
Scripture teaches in several places that God will give people the desires of their hearts. For the Christian, this is a blessing, for as we delight ourselves in the Lord, our desires will more and more line up with God's ...Read More
A Reasonable Response
We all know that the remaining presence of sin in our lives makes it impossible to have a perfect desire to please God when we worship. Nonetheless, since we may now approach the Father boldly in Christ (Heb. 10:19–22), we ...Read More
A Reasonable Response
God is not interested in just a portion of our time, energy, thoughts, or money; rather, He wants it all. This does not mean that we cannot enjoy what He has given us, but it does mean that we must ...Read More
Reasoning with the LORD
Isaiah 1:18 is a great promise indeed, assuring us that no matter how much sin has stained our souls, God can cleanse us completely and make us stand before Him as His holy people. But for this to happen, we ...Read More
Reasons for Poverty
Consider your attitude to the poor today. Do you assume all poor people are lazy? Are you sensitive to those who have become impoverished due to a calamity and then seek to meet their needs? Also consider where your chief ...Read More
Rebekah Chooses to Go
Moses' original audience, those Israelites redeemed from slavery in Egypt, faced a choice. Would they go into the great unknown with Moses, whom God clearly selected to be their leader, or would they stay in Egypt, the land they knew? ...Read More
Rebekah's Brother Laban
Whether it happens now or in the new heavens and earth, God will make the wicked intentions of His enemies work for the good of His people. He may bring them to repentance and increase His kingdom as He did ...Read More
Recalling Our Purpose
When Adam and Eve fell, the image of God was marred in them and in all of their descendants. However, God was gracious and provided redemption for this image in the person of Jesus — the supreme image of God. ...Read More
Recalling Our Purpose
We may not often think about it, but when we do good to others we are doing more than just obeying the Lord's command. Since God is the one who pours out His common grace upon all creation, every good ...Read More


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Re: I Feel Drunk
It looks like the word wine is on the label and this is a no text week.
Re: Dräke Akhekhü
Is it me? Or does this derby has the lowest participation of voters ever recorded?
grrlmarvel wrote:After a bit of an absence I am back! Thanks everyone for your support!!
Welcome back! Nice work, too.
Re: Dischordia
The second Revolving Door collaboration. A piano quartet matched note for stroke by the design quartet of BootsBoots, PixelPants, Spiritgreen and Tjost.
Available for weddings, parties and tasteful drawings on the back of your toilet door.
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Re: Forever Crossed
this is one of those images... as beautiful as the detail is... that just goes too far.
It's... just... too much detail. O_o
I get dizzy looking at it.
revolvingdoor wrote:Collaboration featuring BootsBoots, PixelPants, Spiritgreen and Tjost.
Lots of fun working on this guys!
tjost wrote:Lots of fun working on this guys. Pixel I think you double sub'd the design though
Thanks tjost. I deleted the other and we lost one vote. Hopefully it didn't cost us the derby ;)
Such a pleasure working with the three of you. Pushes me to try extra hard to match your great contributions.
Re: Nature Owl v2
As always, love your style Chump! This has a great character and a nicely refined crosshatching style. Bravo!
Re: The Last Dragon Hunter
Gorgeous! I especially love how did shading for the stone!
Re: Hybrid Wars: Griffon vs Ellethid
love the Ellethid, nice drawing
Re: The Dragon & The Maiden
thanks orabbit and oakenspirit, its nice to see so much good drawing in the derby this week.
ApeLad wrote:Only if you buy infinite shirts.
I seem to be getting there with Artichokey...
Re: kepp calm and carrion brown
excellent drawing, I've been zooming in on some of the entries this week and this one looks great closer. I like the brown too.
Re: PANDALYMPICS
Also, MOAR PANDAS!!!!!!!!!
Re: robeo
nice, great characters and design
Breathtaking! GMV
Oh, this is totally brilliant, you guys.
Re: Creative Flow
What to draw, what to draw….
Re: What's Black and White and Hatched All Over?
Nice crosshatching! I like the placement.
Re: Albino Peacock
This is great!
Re: Underwater Girl
Very nice.
Re: Just A Pocket
Placement rocks!
Re: DEMONBANE
Great details
Very nice! Looks great on the tee.
Re: BLUE TURTLE
Just a little higher would be nice but no biggie. The crosshatching is super.
Re: Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?
Points with me, for using Latin...
kingdomkey wrote:Shouldn't there be an infinite number of them?
Thank you for saying, what I was thinking, when I saw this design...
Re: keep calm and carrion
Unfortunately I doubt it will win, but a truly great play on words. I love it.
paaiyan wrote:Is there supposed to be a skull?
no skull
Re: Conqueror
Really like the concept, colors, and illustrations. Less sure about image size and placement. If everything was scaled down a bit (particularly the octopus) and placed on the center chest-area of the shirt, it would be an insta-buy for me.
Re: Depth of Cthulu (on navy)
The eye is perfect!
Re: Industrial Tea
I wish the colors of this shirt were reversed.
Ha, this is great! :^)
Is that a cup of tea or a hot toddy?
Yeah, I'd take this on a green background or something ...
Super cute though! Love your work!
morningsong wrote:You know, I really like this design, but I don't like the color of the shirt. Any chance you would consider putting it on another color?
He reminds me of Blitzcrank from League of Legends xD
artguyaaron wrote:excellent drawing, I've been zooming in on some of the entries this week and this one looks great closer. I like the brown too.
Thanks! Although I'll probably delete this version later.
Re: Pirate Music
Love the textures!
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OAKLAND PARK — A 6-year-old girl is in critical condition after authorities say she was shot by her older brother.
According to the Broward Sheriff's Office, the shooting happened Saturday at about 7 p.m. in Oakland Park.
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For a long time, there has been a stalemate between Merchants, Hunters and Thieves in Silkroad.
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On Sunday, the orchestra and chorus will take the stage to perform highlights from Handel's "Messiah," and other seasonal works. The concert event will begin at 3 p.m. at the Keefe Center for the Arts, 117 Elm St.
Dubbed "A Glenn Miller Christmas," the adult-focused event is intended to be a sophisticated performance by Symphony New Hampshire, which will begin at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 20 at the Radisson Hotel ballroom, 11 Tara Blvd.
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Rand Paul More Troubled With Chuck Hagel Each Passing Day
posted at 6:27 pm on February 8, 2013 by Duane Patterson
The key Kentucky Senator was interviewed by Hugh Hewitt Friday, and was asked about the revelation today by Breibart.com's Ben Shapiro that the Defense secretary nominee received support from a group called Friends Of Hamas. Here's the parts of that interview.
HH: Let me bring up one piece of information that Ben Shapiro at Breitbart put out today, which is one of the foreign funders behind Senator Hagel that he has not yet disclosed formally is something called Friends Of Hamas. If that is in fact true, Senator, would that lead you to vote against Mr. Hagel?
RP: You know, I saw that information today, also, and that is more and more concerning. With each day, there are new things coming out. So part of me wonders if the nomination continues to go on, and we'll see how that goes. There are also either some organizations or corporations he's been involved with that people, Ted Cruz in particular, has been asking are there any foreign contributors. And I think that is important. If you're going to be in that high level a position in our government, we need to know if you have foreign sponsors, or have had foreign contributors. And I think that is pretty important, because people, that's something that needs to be known.
HH: Well, let's stay focused on Friends Of Hamas. Obviously, that would be a support group for a terrorist organization. Can you imagine voting or not filibustering anyone who'd received support from supporters of a terrorist organization?
RP: Like I say, it's very troubling. And I've just seen the press report, so I'm going to have to look at what the response is, what the group is, and that kind of thing. But it is very concerning.
HH: Hamas – what is your opinion of Hamas?
RP: Well you know, I think that Hamas has shown itself not capable of sort of living in peace with Israel. They seem to foment a military reaction, and don't seem to be able to live in peace with Israel. I do know that Israel did negotiate with them on one occasion for release of the solider, an Israeli soldier who'd been held there, and some say there are discussions between Hamas and Israel. I think that for there to be process for peace, there needs to be a more moderate type of Palestinian government in Gaza, I think, for the peace process to move forward.
HH: I believe Hamas is on our country's list of terrorist organizations. Do you agree with that assessment?
RP: Yes.
HH: And so given that, I come back around to answering again, asking again, Senator Paul, I don't know how Senator Hagel's name can't be withdrawn if he has received support from an organization, that's a big if, but just assume that it is for a second, Shapiro a pretty good reporter, he's got to pull his name. You can't take money from a terrorist-supporting organization and come before the United States Senate and ask for a vote, can you?
RP: Yeah, I'm very troubled by it, and I think that's what's going to, we're going to find out, is he's going to have to respond to this. And you know, I think we'll find out something in the next day or two.
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HH: Let me conclude by going one more time back to Secretary Hagel. Is it fair for me to conclude, tell the audience after you're gone, that Chuck Hagel, in Rand Paul's view, has to answer the question about whether or not he took money from Friends Of Hamas?
RP: Yes, that he has to, and I am going to wait and see what his answer is to that, and I've tried to keep an open mind on this. But I become more and more troubled with each day.
The nomination of Chuck Hagel, at this stage of the game, appears, it not Monty Python ex-parrot dead, at least Princess Bride mostly dead. There are clearly financial ties the former Nebraska Senator does not want to become public, because once disclosed, his nomination could no go forward. But Republicans are showing no signs of allowing the nomination to move forward until said financial disclosures, and any following questions that arise from them are answered.
And the collegiality principle that normally allows swift approval of appointees who are or were senators goes out the window in this case, because Hagel really wasn't a likable guy on either side of the aisle.
Republicans so far haven't let up on this, and they shouldn't. We owe it to the republic to not passively approve someone so clearly demonstrating incompetence at best, and hostility at worst, towards the department he is nominated to run.


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1 Introduction
MapReduce is a general technique for massively parallel programming developed by Google. It takes its inspiration from ideas in functional programming, but has moved away from that paradigm to a more imperative approach. I have noticed that MapReduce can be expressed naturally, using functional programming techniques, as a form of monad.
The standard implementation of MapReduce is the JAVA-based HADOOP framework, which is very complex and somewhat temperamental. Moreover, it is necessary to write HADOOP-specific code into mappers and reducers. My prototype library takes about 100 lines of code and can wrap generic mapper / reducer functions.
2 Details
Full details of the implementation can be found here. I'll just give highlights here.
2.1 Generalised mappers / reducers
One can generalise MapReduce a bit, so that each stage (map, reduce, etc) becomes a function of signature
2.2 Generalised MonadNow, this is suggestive of a monad, but we can't use a monad per se, because the transformation changes the key and value types, and we want to be able to access them separately. Therefore we do the following. Let
Then clearly the generalised mapper/reducer above can be written as a
2.3 Implementation details
return :: a -> m s x s a
(>>=) :: (Eq b) => m s a s' b -> ( b -> m s' b s'' c ) -> m s a s'' c
newtype MapReduce s a s' b = MR { runMR :: ([(s,a)] -> [(s',b)]) }
retMR :: a -> MapReduce s x s a
retMR k = MR (\ss -> [(s,k) | s <- fst <$> ss])
bindMR :: (Eq b,NFData s'',NFData c) => MapReduce s a s' b -> (b -> MapReduce s' b s'' c) -> MapReduce s a s'' c
bindMR f g = MR (\s ->
fs = runMR f s
gs = P.map g $ nub $ snd <$> fs
concat $ map (\g' -> runMR g' fs) gs)
The key point here is that
Now we can write a wrapper function
wrapMR f = (\k -> MR (g k))
g k ss = f $ fst <$> filter (\s -> k == snd s) ss
which takes a conventional mapper / reducer and wraps it in the
mapReduce state = runMapReduce mr state
mr = return () >>= wrapMR mapper >>= wrapMR reducer
I have tested the implementation with the standard word-counter mapper and reducer, and it works perfectly (full code is available via the link above).
3 Future Directions
- My code so far runs concurrently and in multiple threads within a single OS image. It won't work on clustered systems. This is clearly where work should go next.
- Currently all of the data is sent to all of the mappers / reducers at each iteration. This is okay on a single machine, but may be prohibitive on a cluster.
I would be eager for collaborative working on taking this forward.
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I've spent hours trying to tweak the anidb scraper, using the crazy xml and regex dsl that we have to jump through hoops to do some of the complex stuff that's required.
I constantly find myself faced with a problem and having to attempt a dozen different solutions before finding one that works simple because a dozen ways of solving problems are not viable.
I understand that the choice of developing scrapers the way we do was probably built this way to be easy or to sandbox it. But it doesn't serve the purpose of easiness anymore.
Firstly manipulating xml streams with regex is really hard, and it's sad that we dont have dom methods. Secondly there is so much logic in some of the scrapers we have that would be so much better expressed in a general purpose language.
Right now it's almost torture to have to tweak bugs in scrapers. I'm not suggesting dropping the current scraper technology, but how about the ability to write scrapers in a more general purpose scripting language.
If sandboxing is an issue, we could bundle a javascript or a lua runtime into the system. But I think this will provide great sanity to the scraper scripts. So many of the subtle bugs that scrapers have are actually artifacts of the technology choice. I have a lot of false negatives or positives I just cannot fix because I'm unable to make my scraper smarter.
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Hi, im just wondering what types of wood i can place in a tank without harming the general wellbeing of the fish. I know mopani and bogwood are good for the aquarium but they are a bit on the expensive side for only a few branches, so if anyone can tell me as many types of wood i can use that would be great!!!:icon_bigg
Dry hardwood is best. Stay away from sappy trees, coniferous trees, and soft wood trees.
Sorry I don't have alot of specific names, I guess this would vary depending on where in the world you live anyway.
Me and my boyfriend went out to a lake and looked for actual driftwood. If it still had bark on it no good. We looked for the nice off white pieces that were either floating or had been floating at one point. s long as it wasn't mushy or bendable we kept it.
Step one is to know your water. Does it have a lot of buffering from high GH/KH? If yes, the question is much easier. The wood will tend to reduce the buffers as it leachs anything into the water. This can cause your PH to drop, once the buffer is used. Lots of buffer, less trouble.
The reason for shying away from soft woods like cedar are that they do tend to have more sap ( and tannins) which have more effect on the water. Any wood that is famous for not rotting is apt to be the same. Cedar,fir, pine are all "sappy". Your counrty is apt to have some but I don't know the names. But then that is not a critical point if the wood is chosen carefully.
Lakes around your area that rise and fall with the weather? Excellent places to hunt wood! A lake which filled and covered timber 25-30 years ago will often be a great place as the wood will have been dead long enough to have leached all the sap and tannins. My theory is that the water rising kills much of the fungus and bugs which make wood rot. Then the drying does the same for the things which make wood decay when under water. You wind up with dead, totally dry wood but which has still not rotted or been eaten by bugs.
Find a likely wood that is not down on the ground for long. When picking it up it should be lighter than normal wood of the same size because it is dry. If it has no bark, and feels right, try cutting into it with a saw or break it if small enough. There should be a pretty uniform color all the way through if it is totally dry. Some different color around knots is okay. The more uniform the color from side to middle, the better. Avoid tannins if you can. Much easier than trying to get rid of them!
My big cedar piece which worked for me.
Bottom where I cut it out for space
Don't worry about type of wood as much as CONDITION. Get dry but solid wood.
My big cedar "GOTH" tank.
when i was at school, i set up a driftwood tank for my ADFs. what i did was i went around and picked up some branches that had fallen from the oak trees in my area (i go to school in a very rural area). i scraped off all the bark and boiled the wood many times. after that i put it into my tank and it worked fine. i guess as long as you have a hardwood that isnt just off the tree, things will work. fresh branches still have sap that can leech.
Thanks PlantedRich but there are no lakes (most of the close ones are saltwater lakes) around where i live and the closest clean river source is at least a two to three hour drive from here, can i use wood from the local area or even the park?
I would not reject either the salt water lake wood nor the less than clean water lakes. Really any wood can be considered usefull if treated right. Local wood can be found that works fine. Depending on the weather, it can be hard to find the good solid stuff that has dried fully. Wood in piles which are on the ground often get bugs and turn to mush before they dry. Sometimes one can find downed trees where the branchs are left in the air and bug free. Bugs are not the problem as a bleach soak will do them in but they tend to eat the fiber and leave a useless pulp. Storm areas or bulldozer piles??
Salt is not really a big problem as it is pretty diluted. Dirty water may leave good wood but I always do a bleach soak on any decor that goes in the tank. I like the idea of KNOWING the wood is safe rather than guessing.
A tub of water to fit the wood with a 1/2 cup or so of cheap household bleach without scent like lemon, will do the disinfection and cleaning to assure there is nothing on the wood. Otherwise oils or pesticides may be soaked in the wood. Boiling does not remove oil. When done soaking like overnight or longer, wash the bleach water off and let it dry. The chlorine is a gas by nature and will blow away during drying. Ever smell chlorine around a pool? That is the chorine blowing away. Drying may take longer than the soaking but a nice sunny spot on hot concrete will speed it up.
Look to the driest wood to be found to avoid fighting tannins.
that was a really great help thanks!
Collecting wood can be quite simple---if we take our time! That means a bit of thinking about what we want and why. If we just grab the first item without regard for how dry it might be, we often wind up with tough questions to work through. Things like the often asked, "how do I get rid of tannins?" The best way to get rid of tannins is to choose carefully! It is not a quarantee of course but it is a far better shot than trying to remove it.
Most of us need a break now and then from sitting in front of the computer. I find it works really well for me to go get some old clothes on and go out walking. It is amazing to me how many people can't find wood and rocks right here in my area. If you are not the sort that gets out much, there is a way to improve your odds and cut wasted time. Take a look at some of the aerial mapping sites and study the lakes around your area. Get in close and look at the shoreline in the backs of coves for areas where wood may collect. If you can see it in a an aerial photo, think how much there will be if you are standing on the spot!!! Then it is your job to be careful in your chose of wood.
Get out there and get dirty--- it's good for you.
As said, hardwood is best. Solid wood is a good idea. Old/dried out as better. That said, I have used softwood before. I have used freshly cut branches that obviously were not dried out.
I personally boil all wood I put into my tank. My main reason is so it doesn't float forever. It also will release tannins in the process so less will end up in your tank, sometimes to the point it's really a non issue. In that process, you get rid of a lot of things that would be harmful or annoying as well, from bugs to sap, etc. I am guessing it would reduce any chemicals but I can't say for sure. I doubt that anywhere I collect would have purposely released chemicals as their is no reason for it the areas around me but I can't say for certain, I have yet to have an issue though.
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Each piece of this extraordinary Flowers in Paradise Jewelry tells a magical story of sculptural birds, butterflies and dragonflies flourishing among perfectly petaled blossoms. Designed and intricately handcrafted in the U.S.A. Bejeweled with Swarovski® crystals, the dragonfly-centered Necklace is secured with a bird-and-nest toggle; the bird-centered Bracelet, with a lobster clasp. The delicate bird-and-flower dangle Pierced Earrings feature post backs. Lead-free American pewter. Handmade in the U.S.A.
Flowers in Paradise Necklace Orig. $200.00 NOW $159.99
Flowers in Paradise Bracelet Orig. $125.00 NOW $99.99
Flowers in Paradise Pierced Earrings Orig. $55.00 NOW $19.99
Museum Provenance
This chunky designer ensemble recalls crystal-and-metal jewelry from the 50's in our America History Museum's costume collections.
Every Smithsonian purchase will arrive with a museum provenance card explaining how it is adapted from or inspired by an object or objects in our collection.
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