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(Discrete Mathematics Techniques III)
We find a direct closed-form solution, i.e. one that does not require iteration, for the general case of the finite-summation-of-integer-powers problem . Having established in Part 2 that the closed-form solution is a polynomial, the summation is here rewritten as the sum of the independent monomials (), where the are unknown coefficients. Using the recurrence relation , we obtain a linear combination of the monomials, which reduces to an easily solvable -by- triangular linear system in the unknown coefficients of the closed-form polynomial solution. Maxima and Octave/Matlab codes for directly computing the closed-form solutions are included in the Appendices.
NOTE: This paper contains many formulas. As such, you may prefer reading the paper as a typeset PDF.
Finding a Closed-Form solution for using a Direct Method
Our goal is to obtain, without using iteration, a closed form solution for the general case of the finite-summation-of-integer-powers problem:
- may be expressed as a linear recurrence relation that uses the lower order formulas and as follows:
The in (2) are the coefficients from the -st polynomial solution , while the terms are defined in terms of binomial coefficients1 as:
- The closed form solution of is a polynomial in of degree with rational coefficients and a constant term equal to zero.
While the expression for in (2) is indeed accurate, it requires repeated iteration to obtain the closed form expression for any particular . Such an approach without the assistance of a computer algebra system such as Maxima2 would be prohibitively time-consuming and prone to error.
We are hence left with the following question:
Can we find a closed-form solution for the coefficients of the general solution polynomial that can be obtained directly, i.e. that does not require iteration?
This paper uses linear algebra and matrices to achieve precisely this goal.
The Direct Approach
Polynomial with Undetermined Coefficients
Since we have established in (2) that is a polynomial of order with no constant term, we may write down the closed form solution of in the form:
Summation Manipulations
What follows is a sequence of summation manipulations3 and simplifications of (5) aimed at obtaining an expression from which a closed-form solution for the coefficicents becomes transparent:
- Expand the binomial powers using the binomial formula on both the left-hand side (LHS) and right-hand side (RHS) of (5):
- Modify the LHS and RHS of (6) as follows, exploiting the fact that :
- LHS: Extend upper range of inner sum to match upper range of outer sum.
- RHS: Peel off 0-index term and add a vacuous -index term to last sum.
- Result:
- LHS: Interchange order of summations.
- RHS: Combine terms.
- Result:
- LHS: Peel off 0-index term from the (now outside) summation on .
- RHS: Change dummy index variable.
- Result:
- Bring everything over to the left-hand side to obtain a homogeneous linear combination of the monomials :
Linear Independence Reveals Equations for Unknown Coefficients
Since the monomials are a basis for the vector space of polynomials of degree less than or equal to , any linear combination of the will equal zero if and only if each coefficient equals zero.
Therefore, setting the coefficients from (7) equal to zero gives us a system of simultaneous linear equations in the unknown coefficients , one equation for each of the coefficients of :
Observe that (*) reduces to , since for all , and when . Thus we are left with a square system of equations () in unknowns , ().
By observing that for , we can combine (8) and (9) into the single set of linear equations:
From Linear System to Matrix Equation
The triangular linear system (11) may be readily solved by combining the summations into a single matrix equation and using any one of a number of matrix solver packages. But this requires that the system (11) be re-indexed4 so that the start value of index matches that of index . Following the usual matrix convention, referred to as 1-indexing, we choose the start indices to be .
The 1-indexed system is:
The matrix equation equivalent to (12) is: , where
Computing the General, Closed-Form Solution
We know from (2) that the general, closed-form solution to (1) is a -degree polynomial (3) in with rational coefficients given by solving the triangular linear system (12), or equivalently (14).
The highest few coefficients can be readily computed by hand. For all , we have:
- .
- In particular, we claim (without proof) that
Substituting the above coefficients into the general closed-form polynomial solution gives us:
A listing of the solution formulas for the first ten values is given in Appendix A.
Reviewing the path we have taken in this 3-part paper: Part 1 motivated the problem and illustrated a recurrence relation method for obtaining the solution for small . Part 2 generalized this method and found a -th order recurrence relation for the solution. Part 2 also illustrated, by an induction argument, that the closed form solutions for all are polynomials of degree with rational coefficients and no constant term.
This paper used the closed-form polynomial expression motivated in Part 2 to obtain a direct solution. By writing out the polynomial form with undetermined coefficients, the recurrence relation (4) was manipulated into a linear combination of polynomials (7). Using a linear independence argument, (7) was reduced to a triangular linear system (12) and associated matrix equation (14).The general closed-form solution is (16).
Solving the finite-summation-of-integer-powers problem , for arbitrary positive integers and has provided a natural setting to use a variety of techniques from discrete mathematics and linear algebra, and poses additional interesting questions (characterization of the denominators in the coefficients of (16) (the in (15)) and divisibility properties of for various ). In particular, we have obtained a direct method for solving the finite-summation-of-integer-powers problem that invokes a matrix solution and does not require iteration.
Appendix A: Listing of Solutions to (1)
A listing of the solution formulas for the first ten values is as follows:
Appendix B: Maxima Source Code for Solving (14)
For particular , the coefficients for the closed form solutions are immediate. Maxima code, is given below, for determining this solution using the 0-indexed triangular linear system (13):
solution(p):= block([a, eq], /* give subroutine variables local scope */ v : makelist(a[i], i, 0, p), /* create list of unknowns (0-indexed) */ /* create list of equations (0-indexed) */ eq : makelist(sum(binom(j+1,i)*a[j],j,i,p) = binom(p,i), i, 0, p), linsolve(eq, v) )$
A more elaborate function that computes the series form and factored forms of the solution is given below. This was used to generate the first ten solution listings.
SpN_mat(p):= block([a, eq], /* give subroutine variables local scope */ v : makelist(a[i], i, 0, p), /* create list of unknowns (0-indexed) */ /* create list of equations (0-indexed) */ eq : makelist(sum(binom(j+1,i)*a[j],j,i,p) = binom(p,i), i, 0, p), /* find coefficients of solution polynomial by solving linear system */ sol : linsolve(eq, v), /* create polynomial: inner product of {N^i} with coefficients */ pol : makelist(N^(i+1),i,0,p), /* monomials {N^i} */ /* closed form formula */ cff : rhs(sol.pol), /* inner product of {N^i} with coefficients */ cff /* return closed form formula in series */ )$
Download the complete Maxima source code listing here.
Appendix C: Octave/Matlab Source Code for Solving (14)
For particular , the coefficients for the closed form solutions are immediate. Octave/Matlab code, is given below, for determining this solution using the 1-indexed triangular linear system (12):
% Functions listing coefficients from a_p+1 to a_1 as fractions function c = sumkp_matrix(p) M=zeros(p+1); % initialize matrix M for i=1:p+1 for j=i:p+1 % set upper triangular elements M(i,j)=nchoosek(j,i-1); % Equation (12) end; end; b=zeros(p+1,1); % initialize column matrix b for i=1:p+1 b(i)=nchoosek(p,i-1); % Equation (12) end c=inv(M)*b; % Solve to obtain coefficients c=fliplr(c'); % List from highest index to lowest sml=abs(c)<1e-8; % Numerical correction: set tiny coeffients to exactly zero c(find(sml==1))=0; disp("Solution Coefficients (High to Low order):") c=rats(c); % return coefficients as fractions end;
Download the complete Octave source code listing here.
This article is available for download as a PDF here.
The Maxima and Octave complete source code listings implementing the direct matrix solution are available for download here.
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Finite summation of integer powers xp, part 1.
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Assad Ebrahim.
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The Art of Computer Programming (3 Volumes).
- The notation used above denotes binomial coefficients, often expressed verbally as "n choose k". Other representations of these coefficients include and . ↩
- Maxima code for automatically computing solutions to (1) using solution formula (2) is given in Part 2 of this paper . ↩
- Such manipulations are taught in material such as (GKP) and (Knu). ↩
- Index manipulation is covered in (GKP) and (Knu). ↩
- 0-indexing is more convenient for various computational software packages and programming langauges, including Maxima. The 0-indexed system is:


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Billy Pauch and Gary Wright claimed wins in the opening two races of the All Star Sprint Car Series' East Bay Sprint Winternationals in Tampa, Fla.
On Wednesday night, Pauch survived an night of action that included ten flips and one fire. Todd Shaffer was transported to Tampa General Hospital with second degree burns on his face, hands and feet after his car hit the outside wall on lap four of the first C-Main and burst into flames. His was the only injury of the event.
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On Thursday, Gary Wright dominated, much as he has so far on this Florida tour, leading the last 15 laps of the 25-lapper.
Winning the heat races on Thursday were Bob Felmlee, Randy Wolfe, Terry McCarl, Danny Smith and Bill Brian, Jr. The C-Main was taken by Tim Shaffer, and Billy Pauch won the B-Main. Pauch set a new track record in qualifying with a lap of 12.857 seconds. He, McCarl and Lance Dewease all bested the track record set the night before by McCarl.
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It's been a while since I've posted a Ratings Roundups here on the site – my production work has kept me plenty busy over the last few weeks! But in the meantime there's been lots of ups and downs in the ratings world – so here's who's on top this week – and who's struggling from the last 7 days…
GAME OF THRONES: It was a tough week for the broadcast networks – once again – so let's head over to cable where the real action seems to he happening!
I've already commented on how crazy a night Sunday has become in the cable world – and the undisputed king seems to be Game Of Thrones, the bloodthirsty fantasy drama that's truly found its ratings feet in Season 2.
Yes, for most Thrones' first season the ratings hovered around the 2.5 million mark, squeaking up to 3 million for the season 1 finale. But Season 2 has come back stronger than ever – AND rock steady.
For the first 3 episodes of Season 2, Game Of Thrones has pulled in 3.86, 3.76 and 3.77 million viewers respectively, topping the Sunday night ratings and proving to be HBO's biggest hit since True Blood. Not surprisingly HBO have More >
Ratings Roundup: 13th February 2012
Feb 13th
THE VOICE: Watch out American Idol, you've got some serious competition now!
Yep, while the long running Fox music competition show continues to hit new lows in its troubled 11th season, NBC's hot new hit came back scorching.
Obviously The Voice got a LOT of help from its plum post-Super Bowl slot, which attracted over 37 million viewers, predictably higher than last year's Glee extravaganza. But to be honest, post Super Bowl inflated numbers don't count for a huge amount in the long run – aside from bragging rights.
Nope, the real test for The Voice came on Monday when the 2nd season 'officially' debuted. And the numbers were great – 17.84 million viewers and a 6.7 18-49 share. To put that into context that's nipping at the heels of Idol's Thursday episode (18.13 million) and well ahead in the demo (5.8 18-49)
However, once again the question remains – how will The Voice fare in the long run – especially once its biggest novelty, The Blind Auditions, are over?
Ratings Roundup: 2nd July 2011
Jul 2nd
Winners and Losers From The Last 7 Days
TRUE BLOOD: The bloodsuckers are back and audiences clearly haven't lost their appetite!
Sunday night's True Blood premiere essentially matched the season high set by Season 3's penultimate episode, scoring 5.42 million viewers and a 3.0 18-49 share. Remember True Blood airs on HBO which many homes in America DON'T subscribe to and yet its demo scores beat out virtually every show on cable and network for the week (except The Voice and America's Got Talent)
Personally I'm just thrilled that True Blood seems to be back on form after a shaky third season. If the quality continues I wouldn't be surprised to see the show setting some series highs in the weeks to come – we'll see…
Ratings Roundup: 4th June 2011
Jun 4th
Winners and Losers From The Last 7 Days
AMERICA'S GOT TALENT: What a great Tuesday night it was for NBC this week, as the network pulled out its veteran summer smash to terrific results!
The Season 6 premiere of AGT – though light on talent in my opinion – scored amazing numbers for the network, with 15.28 million viewers tuning in and a 4.3 18-49 share. That was up 17% on last year's premiere and the show's best youth demo figures in almost 4 years. Let's call it the Jackie Evancho effect!
Meanwhile America's Got Talent also gave music competition newbie The Voice a big old boost, rocketing the figures from last week's low to 14.41 million and a 4.9 18-49 share. Those are seriously great figures for the show – and with The Voice in an earlier time slot and running for 2 hours from now on, I think NBC are going to have a lot to smile about in the weeks to come…
Ratings Roundup: 28th May 2011
May 28th
Winners and Losers From The Last 7 Days
AMERICAN IDOL: Well here's a surprise…
On Tuesday and Wednesday the 10th season of American Idol came to a close, the first sans Simon Cowell. Tuesday's performance episode featuring Scotty and Lauren facing off pulled in 20.57 million viewers and a 6.4 18-49 share. Impressive – but still down 7% on last year's equivalent episode – and a whole percentage point down on last week's Wednesday episode. Did moving the performance show from a Wednesday to a Tuesday really hurt the ratings that much? (The decision was made to fit within the broadcast TV season which ended on Wednesday) In fact, Idol was even beaten by Dancing With The Stars!
But Idol roared back to life on Wednesday night with the usual star-studded 2-hour results shows (always one of my favorite episodes). Scotty's coronation scored a whopping 29.29 million viewers and a scorching 9.2 18-49 rating. Most impressive of all is that fact that that figure is up 21% in total viewership from last year – the first time an Idol finale has risen on the previous year in 5 seasons! For a show in it's 10th year that's pretty astounding…More >
Ratings Roundup: 14th May 2011
May 14th
Winners and Losers From The Last 7 Days
CASTLE: We haven't written about ABC's Monday night crime series for a while now, but under the radar the show's been steadily building up quite a following and some very nice ratings.
This week's episode pulled in 12.60 million viewers and a 3.1 18-49 share – one of the highest broadcast ratings off the week. Sure Castle inherits a hefty audience from Dancing With The Stars (20.74 million, 4.2 18-49 share) but many shows benefit from a big lead in and squander the opportunity – just look at how badly many post-Idol shows fare (Breaking In looks like the latest casualty barring a last minute reprieve).
Plus Castle is thrashing the pants off its Monday night competition – the much hyped, but underperforming Hawaii Five-0 (9.44 million / 2.3) and now cancelled Law And Order: LA (5.05 million / 1.2). Does star Nathan Fillion finally have a hit on his hands!


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Loss of power to engine blamed for fatal Clifton Park plane crash
The August 2012 plane crash in Clifton Park that killed two local businessmen was caused by a "total loss of engine power," a final National Transportation Safety Board report concludes.
But what caused the loss of power could not be determined because of damage to the plane from the crash.
The crash killed Walter Uccellini, 67, of Albany, and James Quinn, 68, of Westerlo. Uccellini died at the scene, while Quinn died of his injuries later.
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The final National Transportation Safety Board report on the August 2012 Clifton Park plane crash that killed two area business executives can be found at www.ntsb.gov.
Both were executives with The United Group. Uccellini was the company's chairman, and Quinn was the company's vice chairman.
The NTSB report cites previously released details about a corroded engine part that could have resulted in partial loss of power and the possible pre-crash position of a crucial switch in the cockpit.
That switch, an auxiliary fuel pump switch, could cause the engine to quit if put in the wrong position.
But the report reads, "Due to the extent of the damage surrounding the auxiliary fuel pump switch, its pre-impact position could not be determined."
The two men were killed after the 1981 single-engine Beechcraft A36TC they were in crashed after takeoff from Albany International Airport. The plane struck trees and a front lawn off of Van Vranken Road in Clifton Park on Aug. 15, 2012. The two men were en route to a business meeting in Plattsburgh.
The first indication of engine power loss came from the pilot just after takeoff, according to previous reports. The pilot, Quinn, advised air traffic control that "eight delta romeo just lost our engine." Radar contact was lost 30 seconds later.
The probable cause report, posted online Monday, discusses the corroded engine part, called a magneto, saying it "could result in a partial loss of engine power and/or perceived rough engine operation."
A magneto provides power to the engine's spark plugs, according to online sources. Airplane engines usually have two, as the Beechcraft did. The engines can run on one, but the second one provides a backup.
After replacing some parts damaged in the crash, the engine started normally on the first attempt, according to the previous report. The engine was also tested at different speeds and at full power.
According to the previous report, the Beechcraft's right magneto had corrosion on the points. Once that corrosion was cleaned, the magneto operated normally.
The final report also notes the airframe manufacturer's directions for dealing with a loss of engine power immediately after takeoff. The auxiliary fuel pump switch should only be in the high position "in the event of an engine-driven fuel pump failure."
But the position of that switch couldn't be determined.
Regarding the fuel or fuel systems, the NTSB found no deficiencies.
Both Quinn and Uccellini were licensed pilots.
Quinn had logged 11,008 total hours of flight experience, with 1,110 in that type of aircraft, the previous report stated. Quinn also had flown 143 hours in the previous 90 days. Uccellini held a pilot certificate but hadn't flown much in the recent past.
The plane was owned by a friend of Quinn's, who allowed Quinn to use it whenever he needed. The factory-rebuilt engine was installed in 1996. The last annual inspection prior to the accident was completed in October 2011, 10 months before the crash.
The airframe had 3,364 total flight hours, while the engine had 1,773 total flight hours since installation.


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The Handy Sportsman
1976 · New York
by WILSON, Loring D.
New York: Winchester, 1976. Very Good. Second edition. Very good Some brown staining. Cover rubbed with fading, small stains. Please Note: This book has been transferred to Between the Covers from another database and might not be described to our usual standards. Please inquire for more detailed condition information. (Inventory #: 111815)


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New York Times bestselling and Edgar Award-winning author Peter Robinson delivers a compelling and chilling story of evil in the most unexpected places—perfect for fans of Jo Nesbo and Ian Rankin.
A dedicated man is dead in the wild outdoors—a former university professor, wealthy historian and archaeologist who loved his adopted village. It is a particularly heinous slaying, considering the esteem in which the victim, Harry Steadman, was held by his neighbors and colleagues—by everyone, it seems, except the one person who bludgeoned the life out of the respected scholar and left him half-buried in a farmer's field.
Detective Chief Inspector Alan Banks left the violence of London behind for what he hoped would be the peaceful life of a country policeman. But the brutality of Steadman's murder only reinforces one ugly, indisputable truth: Evil can flourish in even the most beautiful of settings. There are dangerous secrets hidden in the history of this remote community that have already led to one death. And Banks will have to plumb a dark and shocking local past to find his way to a killer before yesterday's sins cause more blood to be shed.
A Dedicated Man is a riveting, fascinating, and thoroughly thrilling novel of suspense.
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"Stunningly complex and intricately plotted....Peter Robinson fools and entertains me with every twist." — Nevada Barr
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- On Sale: 11/09/1999
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Calling all pony lovers around the world to design together the loveliest princess room! Of course every little girl is a true princes within her heart and that's why she needs to be surrounded by sparkles and magic. A little pony will be the friend that she's been dreaming of for so long so why not bring the magic of those little ponies' world into her room. Use your creativity to mix and match, to stick and sparkle up and truly design the most beautiful bedroom ever seen. Let the ponies' magic take over your room!
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"The Dale Carnegie Course has changed my life. I am more positive and look at all situations, especially difficult ones, as a challenge to get the most positive results."
When Norman came to session one of his first Dale Carnegie Course, he wasn't too sure what he was getting into, and was uneasy of the prospect of sitting through an 8 week training course. But after experiencing an interactive and high energy first session, he became excited about the opportunity to grow and learn in the Dale Carnegie Course. Unlike other training experiences, the Trainers at Dale Carnegie Training Hawaii focused on each participant as individuals and tailored their coaching to help them. This approach helped Norman realize that he has the potential to reach his goals, and that by pushing himself out of his comfort zone and practicing the Dale Carnegie principles he could realize his vision.
Norman just completed his third coaching assignment of the Dale Carnegie Course, where he continues to practice and perfect the skills he learned in his first course. Norman has also decided that he wants to have the same kind of impact on others, so he has begun rigorous training to become a Dale Carnegie trainer himself.
In the workplace, Norman uses the principles to strengthen relationships with the field crew and office administration at Hawaiian Sign and Design. Refined people skills enable him to promote and encourage teamwork among his employees. In addition to making teamwork a priority, he has also reduced his stress by changing how he approaches demanding situations. Now when faced with difficult situations, he takes a step back to get all the facts, weight them, and approach the task with the most positive outcome.
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While it's only 20 minutes in length and not one of his masterpieces, His Royal Slyness is still a hilarious two-reeler that packs a lot into it's short running time. There are some very funny and well timed sight gags and a riot as the film draws near to it's close with the whole kingdom going into a frenzy. This was also apparently the last film before Lloyd had a prop bomb (He was doing a photoshoot at the time) that blew up and caused serious burns, damage to his eye, and tore off two of his fingers.
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Daily Weather Forecast Distribution Saturday 27 June 2015Daily Weather Forecast Distribution Saturday 27 June 2015 by Pattaya Meteorological Station.
General Situation
The strong southwest monsoon remains cover the upper Andaman Sea, Thailand and Gulf of Thailand causes more rain in the western of the North, the Central and the East and isolate heavy rain. The wind waves in the Andaman Sea and the upper Gulf of Thailand remains strong. All ships should proceed with caution, and small boats should keep ashore 1-2 days.
Weather Forecast For Pattaya From 7.00 A.M. Today To 7.00 A.M. Tomorrow
Eastern Thailand Very cloudy with scattered thundershowers and isolated heavy rain
mostly in Chanthaburi and Trat.
Minimum temperature 22-26 °C. Maximum temperature 27-32 °C.
Southwesterly winds 20-35 km/hr.
Wave height about 2 meters
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Wave height 1-2 meters
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Forecast Maximum Temperature 30 °C.
Forecast Minimum Temperature 26 °C.
Maximum Temperature in the afternoon yesterday at Pattaya
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On the subject of site search box test
January 22, 2018
On April 18th, 2011 Matt wrote on the subject of A/B Testing.
Quick test idea to improve your conversion rate – site search box test. Part 1 »
Even with all the buzz about conversion rate optimisation, there are still businesses which haven't tried it yet. To get you started, I came up with a very simple and inexpensive idea every ecommerce store should test. Your site search box position & size test. OK, so what's so special about the site search and […]


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Discussion in 'Desktop Customisation' started by computerfreak76, Feb 8, 2003.
does anyone know if this can be done and if so how?
here is a screenshot of my current theme
exactly what do you want to do? like when you use a Visual Style, the top bar of a window usually goes with the theme your using!
have a look at xp visual tools:
btw where can i download that theme
not sure, but maybe try Nvidia's site!
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Publisher Sets Limits On Library eBook Lending!
More and more libraries across the country are offering ebooks to their card holders. That's good! You don't even have to return the ebook to the library! After the lending period is up, it automatically reverts back to the library that loaned it to you. The funny thing is many libraries don't own the ebook they're lending… They've purchased a license agreement to loan the ebook. When you actually download the ebook, you find yourself connected to an ebook lending service. One of the largest ebook lenders is OverDrive and that's the service many libraries use.
When OverDrive distributes an ebook they wrap it up with DRM (digital rights management) software. This software determines what you can and cannot do with the ebook. Recently HarperCollins, a major worldwide publisher, directed Overdrive to include lending limits in their DRM.
HarperCollins did a study and determined the average paper book can be lent out by a library twenty-six times before it must be replaced due to wear and tear. Using this criteria, HarperCollins had OverDrive modify their DRM software so any HarperCollins ebook loaned out after March 7th, 2011, will self destruct after being loaned out twenty-six times. If the library wants to continue loaning the ebook they must purchase another license.
Although I understand why HarperCollins is doing this, I don't like it. I feel we're opening a gate which will lead to additional restrictions as time goes on. The whole ebook industry is continually evolving. Authors can now self publish and distribute their products via the internet. Let's see where it goes!
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7 Celebrities Who Love Yoga
Lady Gaga
The Lady sure loves to experiment with her yoga. Board yoga has become popular recently with yogis paddle boarding out to their meditative destinations, and Gaga is a fan. Here's Lady Gaga trying to master what she calls the "Crow Board" in her pool. Looks tough, Gaga, but also like a lot of fun.
7 Celebrities Who Love Yoga
Nina Dobrev
Nina Dobrev loves yoga so much, she breaks out into spontaneous yoga while shopping! Haven't you ever been shopping for some new yoga gear and just wanted to bust out your favorite pose? Well, Nina's got that covered. Maybe this will persuade you to practice some yoga the next time you're in Target.
7 Celebrities Who Love Yoga
Miley Cyrus
When it comes time to roll out the yoga mat, how often do you compare yours to ones used by other yogis? (Many of us definitely compare during classes.) You think a celebrity would have something more decorative, but Miley Cyrus settles for the ever perfect and simple pink yoga mat. Sometimes, simplicity is better.
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Gisele Bündchen
With so many yoga photos on her Instagram account, Gisele is definitely a dedicated student. Here she is celebrating a birthday by doing a few poses with some friends. If you are ever in need of some posing inspiration or need to get into the yoga mood, check out Gisele's Instagram page.
Yoga, the practice and the method, is a universally loved ritual. We're sure you, or someone you know, has a well used yoga mat in their home.
As more and more people start practicing yoga, we see more celebrities sharing their poses. It's not only great to see who's part of the community but also serves as inspiration for those days when you just don't want to get out of bed.
View our gallery above to see seven celebs who love to share their poses with the world.


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Having been scarred for most of my life by an early lap-dance on a frightening Easter Bunny, I decided to turn this holiday around a couple of years ago with this unplanned encounter with my nemesis. While that went a long way toward repairing my warped view of the seasonal celebrant, it didn't complete exorcize the demon from my nightmares. That would take another twist, and this year I think I've finally worked through that Easter bunny madness in my own underwear-clad manner. A string of pearls aided in the transformation, and ~ VOILA! ~ a new meaning for our risen Lord was born this way.
Sometimes the only way to confront a childhood trauma is to face it head (and underwear) on.
Burberry briefs and bunny ears may not be your idea of conquering fear, but in my case they worked wonders.
Of course, it wouldn't be Easter without posting the original Scary Easter Bunny shot that led to a lifetime of haunted nights. So many people have told me that this is their favorite photo of me, which basically means I need a new group of friends. The sheer terror on this little boy's face says more than any ensuing therapy confession ever could.Back to Blog


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This airplane is a joy to fly and looks sharp on the rampThe light sport aircraft certificate was never meant to produce sturdy utility airplanes or all-purpose trainers. It was meant to make airplanes affordable and fun, and the Arion Lightning LS-1 embodies that spirit. This airplane is a joy to fly and looks sharp on the ramp.
While not exactly spacious, the Lightning's cockpit does offer plenty of room for two. Seats are fixed to the floor with a traditional stick protruding from the floor which feels quite natural and comfortable. A huge bubble canopy provides amazing visibility, and Arion offers a great sun shade option to prevent that bug-in-a-magnifying-glass effect on hot summer days.
Arion's lightning has excellent flying qualities and reminds me of a lighter, snappier Diamond DA20. The controls are very sensitive, but not at all twitchy. It is easy to over-control the airplane, but things smooth out if you fly with wrist motions instead of leveraging your whole arm. It has the feel of an aerobatic trainer and is somewhat reminiscent of a Van's RV-6A.
I get the impression that this airplane wants to be aerobatic even though it's not certified for such topsy-turvy flying. Sporting large ailerons, this airplane can roll at 100º/second. Built from a sturdy fiberglass mold, the fuselage and wings are solid. As an LSA, the Lightning is certified to +4 G/-2 G but has been tested to a whopping +9 G!
This airplane's Achilles Heel is the fact that it is an LSA, which limits its versatility. If you're looking to have a blast in an LSA, the Lightning LS-1 is a big win. But if you are open to all categories, a used Pitts or RV might be worth a look, just because they are certified to do more.
Like most LSA's, the Lightning has a useful load of about 500 lbs, depending on options. There isn't a whole lot of room in the back for cargo, so this shouldn't factor too heavily into your weight and balance calculations.
Arion chose the six cylinder Jabiru 3300 engine for the Lightning LS-1. The official fuel burn is only 5.5 gallons per hour and the engine is capable of accepting Mogas as well as Avgas. Engine vibration is very low and the ride is smooth.
If you're looking for a primary trainer, this airplane is probably not for you. It flies well, but the controls are just too sensitive for the first-solo student. Pilot-induced oscillation is a real possibility and it would be very easy for a beginner to get into trouble – particularly when landing.
The Lightning LS-1 embraces the sport concept in light sport aircraft. Its sensitive controls could catch a few pilots off guard, but that's what gives the airplane its fun and dynamic characteristics. A maneuverable little plane, the Lightning is a welcome addition to the light sport category and might be the perfect hot rod for those who have lost their medical certificate.
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What can you say about Greg Koch? One of the most unbelievable guitarists you'll ever hear, amazing clinician and one of the funniest men alive! Yet people outside the guitar planet probably don't know his name. In a perfect world, Greg would be a star. Whether he's pummeling the listener with a ferocious run of inventive and twisted licks or having them doubled over in laughter… he IS a star in our camp! We were lucky enough to be able to chat with him back and forth for a few days earlier this year and get this interview. Enjoy & FEAST!
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Protesters include climate change in their concerns, but their political impact is uncertain
As a group of about 60 people crossed the street in front of Bryant Park and approached the barricaded Bank of America building in New York City, they broke into mock coughing fits and imitated dying in a protest against the health effects of coal mining. This act was among the many "Occupy Wall Street" protests that took place in the city last weekend, culminating in approximately 6,000 people gathered in Times Square to underscore growing economic inequality. The anti-coal protest was one of the first Occupy Wall Street actions focused specifically on environmental issues.


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Girl with Flowers -The artwork of Luque
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The large scale, intricate, vibrant,and eye captivating portrait series "Girl with Flowers" will be on display at CoRK Arts District East Gallery on May 19th. This is the first time that all 12 paintings of Jeffrey Luque's series will be hung together. Each oil painting is 72"x 58" and is filled with small intricate details to draw the viewer closer and closer into these larger than life paintings. You won't want to miss these impressive portraits by self taught resident CoRK artist Jeffrey Luque.
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Between Sherlock and Elementary, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic sleuth is facing a resurgence in popularity. With this in mind, we've rounded up all the most creative gifts ideal for the Sherlock fan in your life. Whether they could use some fancy jewelry or some DVDs of their favorite Holmes incarnation, we've got it all. Take a look through our suggestions, let us know what you'll be getting your detective this holiday season, and feel free to check out all of our latest gift guides!
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London, United Kingdom (PressExposure) January 10, 2012 -- Currency traders looking to hone their skills without risk to their capital can now do so by opening a MetaTrader 4 demo account with Forex trading dealer Vantage FX (http://www.vantagefx.co.uk/).
Once traders have signed up for the 30 day demo account on the Vantage FX UK website, they can also download a free copy of the MetaTrader 4 User Guide eBook - a step-by-step guide to getting the very best out of the platform.
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Heroes and Villains
Buck Dharma
Tabling at the Hideout Block Party here in the Windy City. All by my lonesome, with a book, a beer and some sweet old-time Western Swing, courtesy the Jon Rauhouse Sextet.
Tomorrow is our big musician education event; I'd link to it, but I'm blogging from my iPhone, so no copy-paste.
Chicago is decent, but I miss the wife and cats already. Back on Tuesday, though.
Man, it's nice to have someone blogging about music 'round here again, isn't it?
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When I was in college, I put on some weight. While I wasn't huge, I was large enough. But, that wasn't even the whole story. I spent more time eating Doritos than doing any real exercise. And, it made me look pretty bad when trying to win friends and get girlfriends.
This article explains why every guy should be fit and healthy. I don't mean every guy needs to be buff or skinny or have the perfect body. Still, every guy should have at least a basic level of health and fitness. Here is why.
Physical Activities
Back when I was unfit and overweight, it really affected my ability to get around. I don't mean that I was immobile or house bound. But, it's hard to live life to the fullest when you can barely walk up the stairs without getting winded.
Being fit and healthy gives you energy and ability you might never have known you even had. I went from sitting around watching TV to pursuing incredible goals. Sure, the fatter me could've pursued those goals. But, I didn't have the energy.
If you're overweight and out of shape, that could be holding you back in other ways too.
Self Esteem
Having a "perfect" body is way overrated. But, being healthy and getting around is really good for self esteem. It's nice to be able to fit in clothes that make you look good and be admired for your looks.
Walking into a room feeling like a million bucks is great for your self-confidence. Although there are insecure skinny guys and confident fat guys, being fit and healthy certainly helps.
In addition, I don't think I need to mention that fitter looking guys are generally considered more attractive to women. Although looks aren't the only factor in dating, they sure help.
One of the upsides of being fit and healthy is hygiene becomes much easier. As you slim down, you'll sweat less for one. So, you don't have to worry about those yellow sweat stains rearing their ugly heads.
In addition, if you clean up your diet and eat healthier foods, you'll smell better in general. Putting pungent junk into your body means it ends up coming through the pores (or out of orifices). Clean eating leads to a better natural smell, which is much preferred by women and men alike.
Finally, every guy should be fit and healthy because it saves money. Sure, short term it might cost more (healthier food costs more, gyms aren't free, etc.). But, in the long run it saves money.
Obese people spend far, far more on lifetime healthcare than those who are fit and healthy. Although everyone bears the cost to an extent through insurance, the obese person is responsible for the co-pays, deductibles, and more. That money would be better spent on yourself or on a special someone.
So, every guy should make an effort to be fit and healthy. If you're not, check out a weight loss or fitness plan in conjunction with your doctor.


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Over Thirty.!!! Don't Bother.
"Yes very clean, not too busy, I was welcomed with the words, "another one with no energy"... but I let this over ride my head by the staff on counter for being over thirty, and same again when I left some two hours later by the words, ooooooo you must be running on Duracell. So it seems to me if your older than thirty they just dont want your business. Move on some where else. It will soon come to light when the doors are closed."
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Clean venue but very quiet
"I always visit when in town but this will be my last visit. Whilst I've always managed to have fun the venue just seems to get less people every time. This week I spent the whole afternoon there and only 4 people arrived. Not sure how the place remains funded/open. The downside is the staff. The guy on the counter appeared put out that I had arrived as it disturbed the game he was playing on his phone which he continued to play constantly for the 4 hours I was there. No toilet paper in any of the toilets. Staff members like this do more damage to a venues credibility. He just made anyone feel unwelcome. Its a shame as its the owners that suffer in the end."
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A good time
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|Reviews for Show Me Some Spock
| Rose no really chapter 1 . 10/24/2015
[almost] PERFECT
Can I plz just cut out one sentence of this bec then it will be complete NineRose heaven and that one sentence just ruins everything for me
| fieldsoffebruary chapter 1 . 7/8/2014
It started out light and teasing, then it ended with such beautiful substance.
| An Irish Rose chapter 1 . 6/2/2013
loved it so much
| Spunkalovely chapter 1 . 2/19/2013
I love this, it's beautiful.
| LostInWho chapter 1 . 1/27/2013
Wow, this was beautiful. I love moments when Rose breaks through the Doctor's defenses, and the way you describe his emotional turmoil/vulnerability is gorgeous.
| RevieWriter chapter 1 . 10/14/2012
It would be interesting to explore how this connection would work how it could effect rose and the doctor and how it would be effected by them being in separate universes.
| inasentimentalmood chapter 1 . 9/11/2012
It's incredible how you're able to capture the rhythm of their conversations and their ways of speaking. I love these one-shots but would enjoy multi-chapter stories even more! :)
| Clever Lass chapter 1 . 8/13/2012
Aw, this was so beautiful! Loved this. Very sweet.
| Midnight Lady chapter 1 . 7/14/2012
| Jonn Wolfe chapter 1 . 1/2/2011
I love this!
| Panda Slippers chapter 1 . 12/11/2010
I want a love like that! Words don't need to be hashed and explained and harped on; their actions show more than any words ever could the love they share. You did a beautiful job with this.
| Ayjah chapter 1 . 9/4/2010
| Miss Snazzy chapter 1 . 8/28/2010
I liked this, but I wish you would've written the part where the Doctor actually enters Rose's mind instead of glossing over it.
| Lyuba chapter 1 . 8/2/2010
Your know, sometimes after these stories so full of Life and Hope for happy ending I want to go and search Russell T. Davies and said him that he's genius. I'm only hoping that he have already known that. He had created something impossible, isn't he?) Just want you to know that you are great too)) it was really good story, I read with pleasure. And I still believe that if R.T. Davis comeback I'll see something stunning about adventures of Doctor and his Rose again. Your story helps me believe. Am I crazy?)
| lauraxtennant chapter 1 . 7/22/2010
I can't actually tell you how much I love this. I just...wow. It's definitely my favourite nine/rose fic I've ever EVER read. Seriously. It's just...ohhh. So perfect. So lovely.
'She glares at him and her beauty strikes him so much in that moment that he can't understand why he's the first to find her, why the whole Universe isn't falling at her feet.' - I squealed. This is how I think nine would totally see her. Thanks for putting it in writing!
'He rolls his eyes and loves her like stars' - I melted.
'Just tell me this. Do you have any idea how much I love you?' - My eyes welled up.
'just two lovers, just in love' - heart stopped beating.
Wow. Just...wow. I love it! And you know what, I'm not even over-reacting - seriously, this is a brilliant piece of writing. Their voices, their teasing, their love - it all felt so real and so in canon - he really, really loved her even back then, didn't he...ah, it's so cute :) And the forever part, loved it. Well, I loved it all! :D xxx


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If you were expecting to hack into some corporate shills's computer in your first Watch Dogs 2 walkthrough and got a "missing .dll file" instead, we've got you covered. This is a really common error, but luckily is easy to fix. Just write down the error message and look for the .dll suffix on the named file in the error.
When dealing with these kinds of issues, its always important to make sure your system is current. Doing that will usually fix .dll errors even without taking additional steps:
- Be sure to reinstall or update DirectX
- Update Windows by going to Settings > Update and Security > Windows Update > Check For Updates
- Restart your computer
If you do all that and the issue doesn't resolve itself, you can still fix it by doing it manually:
- Search for the specific .dll file on Google. It should be easy to find on a site like dll-files.com
- Download the replacement .dll
- Copy the file into the game's directory / folder
As an example, the .dll file for MSVP140.dll can be found here. Ignore the ads and just grab the file. You don't need to sign up or register.
Then just restart your comp and you should be good to go. If that doesn't work, make sure to check out the comprehensive guide to fixing all Watch Dogs 2 technical issues.
NOTE: Additionally, there are many .dll 'fixer' applications out there, but the above steps should fix everything you need. If you do go for one of those, beware of free applications – these are often bloatware, malware, or both.


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Nintendo on Friday released Super Mario Run, its first iPhone game and a key test of its foray into mobile gaming, hot on the heels of the Pokemon Go craze.
The game started selling in 151 countries and regions and will become available on Android-based devices at a later date.
The highly anticipated release comes after the Kyoto-based Wii console maker refused for years to move into smartphone gaming or license its characters for online play.
But, as it struggled to repair its finances, the firm changed course and announced last year it was teaming up with Japanese mobile specialist DeNA to develop games for smartphones and tablets based on its host of popular characters.
In March, Nintendo released its first mobile game Miitomoa free-to-play and interactive game that allows users to create avatars.
Then the Pokemon Go gamebased on Nintendo charactersexploded into the public consciousness, being downloaded more than half a billion times.
But it was only partly Nintendos creationthe game is owned by San Francisco-based Nianticand its had little impact on the firms bottom line.
Super Mario Run, based on Nintendos iconic Italian plumber, is the firms most important move so far into mobile gaming.
Randy Nelson, head of mobile insights at U.S.-based industry analyst group Sensor Tower, said it was likely to be a hit in the first month or so.
We have no doubt that first month downloads of Super Mario Run will be historiclikely much greater than Pokemon Gothanks to months of prominent featuring by Apple, extensive media coverage, and more, he wrote in a blog.
But a nearly $10 price tag to buy the full version could scare away some potential customers, Pokemon Go is free, and Android users wont be able to buy it until a later date.
Its not like it will be Pokemon Go of 500 million downloads in two months, Macquarie Securities analyst David Gibson told Bloomberg News, instead estimating about 200 million downloads by the end of March.
Nostalgic Nintendo players will almost certainly spend. But what matters is if the marginal customer says this is good, yeah, Ill spend the money.


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The Circuit Protection Experts from Speed2Design Have Strapped Themselves in for 2013…and This Time, the Sky is the Limit!
In 2012, as part of our Speed2Design™ program, Littelfuse took some lucky winners behind the scenes at four different IndyCar race weekend experiences. In addition to the excitement that comes from watching competition at more than 200 mph, they participated in face-to-face TechTalks with IndyCar engineers responsible for building and maintaining some of auto racing's highest performance machines. And that presented a real challenge for 2013. How could we top that experience for this year's Speed2Design winners? How could we go further and higher than that adrenaline rush? And that's when it hit us . . .
Who goes further and higher than the people at NASA? For 2013, Littelfuse will once again be taking winning engineers behind the scenes for two Exploration & Discovery experiences at NASA. We'll be hosting Speed2Design TechTalks to let engineers from around the country talk one on one with engineers involved in the NASA Technology Transfer Program. The TechTalks will be held in conjunction with visits to Ames Research Center in Moffett Field, Calif., on August 15 and to Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, on October 24. Over the next few months, 10 winners will be selected at random from those who enter to participate in each event. There's no cost to winners; Littelfuse will supply a travel voucher and cover lodging and event expenses.
Just as in 2012's Speed2Design program, the 2013 Exploration & Discovery program will deliver a technology-packed experience that anyone in the design engineering community would love. The winners will have a chance to talk with NASA experts currently working on technological breakthroughs in small spacecraft, intelligent robotics, bioengineering, the NASA Space Portal, and much, much more. Hospitality events are also included the night before and day of the event.
Even if you don't win one of the coveted spots to visit a NASA facility, you can still get a look behind the scenes at NASA by following the Speed2Design blog. Over the next few weeks, we'll be video blogging about some fascinating people and projects we've already encountered at Ames Research Center and Johnson Space Center.
The Speed2Design program is designed to highlight how Littelfuse is transforming Speed2Design.com into a "rapid-response center" website, providing electronics design-related content that includes product selection guides, design guides, sample kits and much more. The goal of Speed2Design.com is to provide support and solutions for time-pressured electronic engineers seeking answers and information about proper circuit protection technology, selection, and best practices in design.
To catch up on anything you missed during the exciting 2012 IndyCar season, watch our Speed2Design 2012 Highlights Video. The drawing for the second Speed2Design Exploration & Discovery experience at NASA Johnson Space Center will be held October 2, 2013, so don't let your chance get away. ENTER TODAY!


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As the 2013 NFL season is upon us, we will see soon enough whether or not our summer predictions and rantings and ravings pan out. Among the many predictions bloggers, analysts, talk show hosts and most of all, fans of the nation's favorite sport make, the most heated and the most fun debate topic to talk about and try to predict, is who finishes where in a division. The NFC North is a division that has been among the best and most competitive divisions in the NFL over the past several seasons — division that saw the Chicago Bears go 10-6 and finish in only third place, as well as not even make the postseason in 2012. The 10-6 Minnesota Vikings finished only a game worse than the division winning Green Bay Packers (11-5) in 2012. This division saw two of its teams make the playoffs last year, and again, proved along with the AFC North, and recently the NFC West, that it is among the league's toughest divisions to win.
The Packers may be the two-time defending NFC North champions, but it is a division that has improved this offseason. The Packers will have their hands full with their rivals, the Bears, with whom they share a blood feud that dates back to the 1920s. Making the rivalry between these two franchises the most played rivalry in the NFL. Besides, the Bears who have an offense that can give a suspect Packers secondary fits. They must also contend with the Detroit Lions, that, despite a disappointing 4-12 season in 2012, can, and I believe will, finish with 10 or more wins and contend for not only second place, but perhaps the NFC North crown.
While the Vikings had a great year last year and went to the playoffs, they are too limited to repeat, what I feel, was a bit of an aberrational season that was carried by Adrian Peterson and his historic rushing season. Therefore, they are out as potential pitfalls to the Packers' third straight division title. The Bears, however, have a transitioning, yet still solid, defense, a passing game that, as previously mentioned, has gotten much more explosive, and they can score; they are a team that knows how to play the Packers tough. They are a real threat, as are the aforementioned Lions, a team with the offense that can score on the Packers. Matt Stafford and company were one of the most lethal passing attacks in both 2011 and 2012, and as a defense they have a scary front, that has since been backed with an improved secondary. The Lions represent the greatest challenge to the Packers in the North for that potential reason, balance. They have an offense that can throw all over the field, an improving running game, a powerful defensive line, and an improving secondary. At the end of the day, however, the Packers are still the most consistent and known commodity heading into the 2013 season. Can they be unseated? Sure, but until we see another team in this division do so, we should continue to predict that these Packers will win the NFC North yet again in 2013.
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I should arrange some sort of T-Shirt give away contest or raffle or so ..
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