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By Jon Christian Ryter
September 17, 2008
Congressman Ron Paul [R-TX.], who isn't running for anything (except President in the State of Montana) wants to change the outcome of the upcoming national election. Dr. Paul, accompanied by three longshot presidential candidates at the National Press Club on Wednesday, Sept. 10, opened his speech saying "The coverage of the presidential election is designed to be a grand distraction...The truth is that our two-party system offers no real choice..." Offered by Dr. Paul at the Press Club as the preferred candidates you should first consider voting for were three longshot candidates that the Congressman attempted to package as a "third party choice." First was conservative Crossroads Baptist Church pastor Chuck Baldwin. When conservatives speak about Sen. Barack Obama's qualifications to pick up the red phone at 3 a.m., his under-two-years of political experience dwarfs Baldwin's complete and utter lack of anything that could even remotely be construed as political experience. The same can be said about longshot liberal citizen's advocate and environmentalist Ralph Nader who, granted, has been a fixture around DC for more years than most of us have lived. But, like Baldwin, he has no political experience that qualifies him to sit in the Oval Office. And while the office of President is on-the-job training for every new chief executive, the core knowledge of running a nation must already exist in that new President at 12:01:01 p.m. on January 20, 2009 because at that time, its too late for a new president to crack open a textbook called "Politics 101: A Primer On Being President."
And, finally, Dr. Paul's third offering was the group's only radical communist: and Michelle Obama-Light, former 6-term Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney [D-GA] who lost her job after arrogantly assaulting a Capitol police officer for challenging her for not wearing her congressional I D and bypassing the metal detectors in the House of Representatives. Dr. Paul attempted to pull former 4-term Congressman Bob Barr [R-GA] (whose seat was merged with another one and one seat gerrymandered out of existence by the Democratically-controlled State House in 2001). Barr is seeking the presidency on the Libertarian ticket.
Barr, however, declined Dr. Paul's invitation to be part of the "Ron Paul Majority." And, while both Barr and McKinney are more qualified than Obama to lead the nation, McKinney, like Obama, speaks of equality only in the glowing terms of social justice—the redistribution of wealth from the "rich white class" to the underprivileged poor in the nation's innercities.
The need for the "American Majority" National Press Club press conference was triggered by the Palin Phenomenon. The longshot candidates watched scores of anti-McCain independents pick up the McCain-Palin placards as political history was twice-written in one week. First, they watched GOP nominee Sen. John McCain [R-AZ] pick, as his running mate, Gov. Sarah Palin [R-AK]. Palin instantly reignited the Republican Party, the likes of which has not been witnessed since 1980.
Second, within 24 hours of the announcement, thousands of disgruntled and formerly-alienated conservatives deserted the campaigns of the long-shot candidates, returning to the GOP fold. They are potential voters that Baldwin, Nader and former GOP Congressman and Libertarian presidential candidate Bob Barr need—not to win in November since winning, for any of them, is a statistical impossibility. Rather, they need them to reach that magic 5% threshold that qualifies them for matching funds. For them, that's what the battle in November is about. Nostalgic campaign photos for their scrapbooks, the legacy of "also ran" for their grandchildren, and if they pull that magic 5% of the vote, a retirement nest egg from the taxpayers of the United States.
All of them realize they are spoilers who will hand over the election to the candidate who disagrees most with their political ideology because winning is not an option for any of them. And, sadly, none of them care. They just want to run. And, after the last hurrah, those ballots and campaign buttons make good keepsakes for the grandkids who can tell their children that their great-granddaddy was an important man who once ran for President of the United States.
Historically, in the 20th century, only two third party candidates ever achieved achieved double digit votes. Most don't even achieve whole single digits. Former Ronald Reagan speech writer, columnist, author and 2000 Reform Party presidential candidate Pat Buchanan (who snatched three States from the Bush-win column and gave those States to Al Gore, Jr) snagged only 0.4%—less than 1/2 of 1%—of the vote. In 1988 then-GOP Congressman and Libertarian presidential candidate Ron Paul netted 0.5%—1/2 of 1%—of the vote. In 1980, Republican Congressman John Anderson, with a Democrat, Gov. Pat Lucey [D-WI] as his running mate, pulled 8% of the vote—probably all from Jimmy Carter since Anderson's National Unity Party pledged to implement a 50¢ per gallon gas tax in an era of skyrocketing inflation and spiraling gas prices. Like all good liberals, Anderson thought he could conserve gasoline by making it too expensive to use. (Tell that to wage earners who use their energy-driven vehicles everyday to go to work and earn a paycheck to feed their families.)
In 1948 the globalists wanted Harry S. Truman to get a full term to protect the fledgeling United Nations (which was, in reality the old globalist League of Nations dressed up in a new red-white-and-blue suit of clothes). The people overwhelmingly wanted Gov. Thomas Dewey [R-NY]. The polls showed Dewey would have an easy win. Enter South Carolina's very conservative Democratic Gov. Strom Thurmond. At the urging of the Democratic Party bosses Thurmond formed the Dixiecrats (the States' Rights Party) to campaign against Truman—he said. Private polls showed that instead of diluting Truman's vote, Thurmond would pull conservative independent blue collar union workers (now known as Reagan Democrats) from Dewey, (which, of course, was the reason the Dixiecrats were formed). While he only pulled 1,275,940 votes, Thurmond took 39 electoral votes, and with less than 4% of the votes cast, he took 4 States away from Dewey. Truman was re-elected. On June 25, 1950, Truman committed the United States to a multinational war against the North Koreans. In 1952, Truman addressed the General Assembly of the United Nations and said: "Today, US soldiers are giving their lives in Korea so that the United Nations can live."
In 1960, the Dixiecrats were reborn to help Catholic John F. Kennedy win over Vice President Richard M. Nixon. This time the presidential "candidate" was Sen. Harry F. Byrd [D-VA]. His running mate was Thurmond. Only, Byrd, who remained a staunch member of the Democratic Party throughout the race, did not seek the office nor did he campaign as the Dixiecrat candidate for the job. There was a fear in the Democratic hierarchy that if he did, Nixon would not only have won, Byrd, not Kennedy, would have come in second in a repeat of the Election of 1912 in which the money mafia, figuratively led by J.P. Morgan, used former President Teddy Roosevelt as a third party sieve to drain votes from popular incumbent President William Howard Taft. Had Roosevelt seriously campaigned he, not his cousin Franklin, would have been the first president to serve three terms. When the dust settled in 1912, Taft, whom the polls showed would win 55% to 45% in a two-way race against Thomas Woodrow Wilson, came in third. Roosevelt pulled 27.4% of the vote. Wilson took 41.9% of the vote and left Taft with the dregs—23.3%. And Wilson not only led the United States in World War I, he crafted the League of Nations that would have obligated the United States to surrender its sovereignty to that European body. And, most important, Wilson gave us the Federal Reserve, the income tax through the 16th Amendment, and the destructtion of the Republic with the 17th Amendment.
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In 1992, the Clintons, who were looking at a 55% to 45% defeat at the hands of incumbent President George H.W. Bush, found the ideal third party candidate in Texas billionaire H. Ross Perot. Perot, the media said, had all the money in the world and [a] could finance his own campaign, and [b] could not be bought by the Money Mafia That, of course, appealed to voters who were tired of "business-as-usual" in Washington, DC.
According to the information found in the working papers of Hillary Clinton's Health Security Act Working Papers: Diebold Report, Box 1748 (found in 1994 in the National Archive), the price for Perot's entry into the Election of 1992 was an exclusive no-bid contract for 100% of the IT business related to the institutionalization of the US healthcare industry. The value of the contract? $8.5 billion. In addition to Perot's name were the names of several other wealthy Clinton donors who would benefit from no-bid contracts related to the creation of socialized medicine. Among them were Dr. Roy Vagelos, CEO of Merck & Co., and Maurice Greenberg, CEO of the American International Group [AIG]. Perot—the only third party candidate ever allowed to do so—joined in the primetime debates with candidates Clinton and Bush-41, and stumped like a man determined to win. At least, the American voters who were tired of picking the lesser-of-two-evils from the Siamese Twins, and who joined the Reform Party, thought he was. In point of fact, no third party presidential candidate has any illusions about winning. They know it is a statistical impossibility. Perot's task in 1992—and, again in 1996 against Sen. Bob Dole—was to take at least 12% of the vote. In 1992, Perot amazed the pundits and took 19% of the vote—and the election—away from George H.W. Bush. However, losing the election was not all Perot lost in 1992. He also lost $45 million dollars—his out-of-pocket cost to finance his own campaign. And, since Hillary could not steal 1/7th of the US economy for the liberal bureaucracy in DC that would have "managed" Hillary's government healthcare system, Perot walked away empty-handed in 1992.
When the Clintons asked for an encore in 1996 against Dole, Perot, still charred around the edges of his wallet, demanded the money—in advance—to finance his campaign. Perot was told if he held a nominating convention he could get matching funds. Perot went through the sham of holding one. With only 10% of his theoretical 800 thousand loyal Reform Party members returning ballots, Perot easily won against Reform Party challenger and former Congressman Richard Lamm. He received a check from the taxpayers for $30 million, or $375 for every vote cast in the Reform Party's mock primary. Perot took 8% of the vote in 1996. Many of Perot's Reform Party followers learned, in 1994, that the pint-sized Texan with the ten gallon had cut a deal with the Clintons in 1992. Many simply skipped the election. Some voted for Dole. Others voted for the Libertarian candidate Harry Browne because they didn't like either Dole or Clinton and felt deceived by Perot.
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In point of fact, the voters in 1912 who voted for Teddy Roosevelt actually voted to elect Wilson. In 1948, the blue collar conservative union workers who cast their ballots for Strom Thurmond actually voted to elect the man who went to his grave believing the US soldiers who died in Korea gave their lives to make sure the UN survived. In 1960, the anti-Catholic Democrats who voted for Harry Byrd (who wasn't even running) actually cast their votes to elect the man their Protestant moorings told them to reject—John Fitzgerald Kennedy, the president whose advisers authored State Dept. Publication 7277 in 1962, State Dept. Publication 7277 was to start the global ball on complete and total disarmament rolling—beginning by disarming the American people. And, on the international scene, State Dept. Publication 7277 promised the Soviet Union that, in a show of good faith, the United States would begin dismantling their weapons of war—including traditional, non-nuclear weapons—first. (The provisions in State Department Publication 7277 came directly from the game plan structured by the League of Nations in 1920 to end the world of war. When World War II began, only Germany and Japan had enough ships, tanks, airplanes, bombs, and field equipment to fight a war.) For part two click below.
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3D printers are overhauling teaching and research practices at the University of Houston (UH). A growing number of faculty members at the 40,000-student institution are using the devices to support their research. According to the university, scientists are using the printers to create designs in plastic, metal, ceramic and even biological tissue.
"If you can think of it, you can print it," said Tony Frankino, assistant professor of biology in the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics at the University of Houston, in a prepared statement.
Frankino used one of the lab printers to produce a set of small wind tunnels for a graduate student's research project. The Ph.D candidate used the wind tunnels to examine fruit flies and their "ability to adapt to new environments." Frankino made a smaller set of the wind tunnels for use as a visual aid at conferences and lectures.
Computer Engineering professor Jose Luis Contreras-Vidal would like to see the printers used to help individuals suffering from movement disorders. His research aims to develop algorithms that "read electrical activity in the brain and translate it into movement." The 3D printers, he said, could be used to create custom exoskeletons, with built-in motor, for children with cerebral palsy. Fitted over the user's hips and legs and controlled by the brain-machine interface, the exoskeleton could be used as a therapeutic device for treating the movement disorder.
For now, though, most academics report using the printers to as a way to illustrate complex concepts in the classroom. Ognjen Miljanic, assistant professor for the Department of Chemistry, uses the printers to produce models of crystal molecules. The molecules, too small to view with the naked eye, can be studied through the 3D models.
"I realized that models could convey some concepts much better than I could in two dimensions on the board," said Miljanic.
Miljanic was recently named a Contrell Scholar by the Research Corporation for Science Advancement. He received the honor for his proposal about developing a database of plans for 3D models. The plan allows academics at any institution to print the models for their own use.
"The cost has dropped over the last 10 years," Miljanic noted. "The barrier now is that many people are uncomfortable trying to prepare a 3D model design."
Schools can save more than just money with 3D printers. Frankino estimated that the wind tunnel he printed out would have taken up to a year to design and $60,000 to produce. But with the 3D printer, the tunnels took just two weeks to create at a cost of $2,000.
"That's pretty science fiction to me," Frankino quipped. "That's amazing.
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Sunday afternoon turned out to be the perfect day to spend doing an indoor activity with the girls. The rain finally came down in thick sheets after weeks of a heat wave and dry spell.
With our bag full of rocks which we recently collected at our local 'Cherry Beach', we decided to create our very own miniature Inukshuks (also known as Inuksuk and Inuksuit (pl.) by the Nunavut and Government of Canada through Indian and Northern Affairs Canada). To be culturally respectful, I will refer to them as Inuksuk (singular) and Inuksuit (plural) from here on in.
According to Wikipedia, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inuksuk, an inukshuk, for those who are not already familiar is a:
'..stone landmark or cairn built by humans… used by the Inuit…. and other people fo the Artic regions of North America for [the purposes] of navigation, as a point of reference, a marker for travel routes, fishing places, camps, hunting grounds, places of veneration, drift fences used in hunting or as a food cache… The word inuksuk means "something which acts for or performs the function of a person". '
For more intorductory info on the Inuit usage of Inukshuks/Inuksuit, you can check out: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inuksuk as well as http://www.inukshukgallery.com/inukshuk.html.
J's kindergarten teacher introduced her class to the 'Inukshuk' and other rock art in the last few days of school, after they had gone to the beach for some fun in the sun and sand. Here is a piece of J's personal rock art that she created with some of the collected rocks.
Unfortunately, we missed the original 'Inukshuk' building activity as we were returning from a camping trip in Killbear (more on this later!) with the family around that time. However, we did happen to see a lot of examples of 'Inukshuks' along the driving route, and were eager to make our own when we returned.
Here are some examples of Inunnguat (pl.) or Inunnguag (sing.), which is essentially a rock sculpture depicting a human figure and that is commonly mistaken as an 'Inukshuk':
Inukshuk, 95. Photo credit: www.cbantlerart.com
Inukshuk – Kuujjuaraapik January, Inuksuk in the vicinity of Kuujjuarapik, Canada. Photo credit: Nicolas M. Perrault
Before we started creating our own 'Inukshuks', I was not aware of all the potential types of rock sculptures that are often misrepresented as Inuksuit (e.g. the Inunnguat pictured above). For a more complete appreciation of Inuit rock creations that the Inuit of North America have created and used as markers for thousands of years and what the Inukshuks are, you can watch this short clip by Peter Irniq, an Inuit cultural activist, which explains the meaning of an Inukshuk in What is an Inukshuk here: : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKQ97rOwBH0&feature=related
Here are some photos of the miniature Inuksuit we created:
If you're looking for some inspiration on how to build your own Inuksuit , I also found this clip 2010 – How to build an Inukshuk (@hofstadlyceum.nl) quite enjoyable to watch: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cf25KoI6CnY&feature=related
Happy Inuksuk building!
– "You are on the right path." (Traditional meaning of Inuksuk.)


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Monday, July 24, 2006
What a ruse...
But seriously,what would be the point? It would be nothing more than a shameless attempt to divert your attention from the real issue at hand. Real issue? That would be, of course, the glaring paucity of actual finished projects. Because there aren't any. All we have in that department is lack...and I'm not happy about it! I thought I could multi-task this whole knitting thing, I mean it seems to work pretty well in other areas of my life. I somehow manage to make dinner and read the mail while talking on the phone and drinking a gin and tonic. I am perfectly adept at rereading back issues of the New Yorker and brushing my daughter's hair while watching Project Runway and eating nachos, so why can't I finish these bleeding projects? I am so sick of all of them, I'm even sick of the ones that I haven't even started yet. What is wrong with me?! Knitting is making me feel mentally ill, like all of these semi-finished projects are some sort of outward manifestation of my inward state of extreme distraction and lack of focus. Someone pass the Adderall, stat!
6 comments:
- Karen said...
Oh I don't know . . . I'm pretty impressed by all your WIPs!! Don't be too hard on yourself. You know what will happen? They'll all be finished at once, and then we'll all be so impressed by how many things you knit up at one time. :)
- Wendy DG said...
Just find comfort in the knowledge that you are not alone. Sister, you are not alone. I can't figure it out either. I'm wondering if I love yarn and the thought of knitting more than I love the knitting itself. Such a quandry - a true dilema. Just revel in the yarn and enjoy each project IF you feel like it. If you don't, move on to another one. (Now, I must remember to take this advice myself.)
- Melissa said...
I think you are definitely having issues with project monogamy. That being said, all of the projects look great, and the yarn is fabulous! :)
- K & C said...
Finish the Jaywalker and nothing else for now--that's my two cents. It's beautiful, and you will enjoy having Jaywalker socks so that you will fit in with the Jaywalking college crowd as you run across College Ave in front of cars. And then you will have one thing done and feel better. By the way, I have ripped out part of the one thing I finished this year and am redoing it. I'm sure I'll finish it.
- Gingersnaps with Tea... said...
I think you and I could start a contest for who has the most WIP's going at one time ;-). Seriously, they all look fabulous. In fact, Sizzle looks so fabulous, I bought the pattern too. Now I can't decide what to cast on for next--Sizzle or the BSA fitted tank top. And for my money, Concerta beats Adderall hands down. Don't see it as a lack of focus but as an expression of your enthusiasm for knitting and desire to be all-encompassing in your personal knitting experience.
- Barbara said...
Love the projects, love the yarn, have a small bit of advice for you. Operative word: small.
- dishcloth -
Oh the lovely dishcloth, especially those the size of palm + fingers. Oh how briefly one must knit before... being done! Enjoying a finished project! Making another and enjoying its finishedness! Making a whole bunch in different color schemes, trying different stitch patterns!
Eventually, boredom sets in and an unfinished sock looks positively scintillating. And one is knitting again, making progress toward another... finished project.
Or, at least, it worked for me this summer :) Thanks for the comment on my blog, and for mentioning Pine Grove Mills with your yarn pics; we used to live in S.C. and had friends in PGM. Fond memories.


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FANNIN COUNTY, TX - One of two men wounded in a Dodd City shooting Tuesday afternoon has died. The Fannin County Sheriff's Office has not released the names of the two men involved, but say as of now they are not charging anyone with a criminal offense.
Fannin County Sheriff's deputies responded to a call about a double shooting at a Dodd City Residence on County Road 3200 Tuesday afternoon, and found two men with gunshot wounds.
Chief Deputy James Woods says they're still collecting evidence, but after their initial investigation, it appears one of the men was threatening to cause harm to himself.
"There was a struggle for the weapon, and two victims received injuries," said Chief Woods. When asked what those injuries were, he said, "One male subject had fatal injury to the chest, the other male subject had a gunshot wound to the leg."
Chief Woods says the man who received the chest injury was transported to Red River Regional Hospital, where he later died.
And the man who was shot in the leg was care flighted to a hospital in Plano. We're told he was released today.
"At this point in time we're continuing to gather information and continuing to conduct interviews," said Chief Woods.
He says they'll attend the autopsy, and continue to collect evidence, but at this point in time they are not charging anyone with a criminal offense, "However we will be continuing to process evidence and going through and seeing, and we will follow what the evidence shows."
The Fannin County Sheriff's Office says they expect to release the names of the two men Wednesday.
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Soldier avoids UCMJ by living inside amnesty box
BAGHDAD, Iraq — A soldier in Iraq is successfully avoiding the Uniform Code of Military Justice by living inside an amnesty box, sources confirmed today.
Spc. Ray Thomas, a communications specialist deployed to Camp Taji, began residing in the amnesty box after becoming the focus of a 15-6 investigation into unauthorized drinking on post.
"It came to light that Spc. Thomas, while intoxicated in direct violation of General Order No. 1, allowed a negligent discharge of his M4 rifle in his housing unit," explained Maj. Robert Sandusky, the officer in charge of the investigation. "Unfortunately, when Spc. Thomas learned he was facing punishment that could include extra duty and/or reduction in rank, he just disappeared."
Thomas was declared AWOL 36 hours later when base security contractors discovered him inside a 5'x5′ amnesty box near the post airfield, along with his sleeping bag, a log of Copenhagen, and a rucksack full of MREs, according to sources.
"That amnesty box is essentially a legal forcefield," admitted Sandusky. "Therefore our investigation is on hold pending his emergence from said box."
Prominent experts on military law begrudgingly praised Thomas's legal acumen.
"It's a brilliant move," commented Lt. Col. Simon Curcio, an attorney for the Army's Judge Advocate General. "Under the UCMJ, nothing inside an amnesty box is subject to punishment, so they can't touch him. If he can hold out until he leaves theater, he's home free."
"He's really got them over a barrel — or over a box, so to speak" he added. "But my question is, 'where's he relieving himself?' You know what, never mind. Please don't answer that."
Soldiers on post say that despite the lack of latrine or running water, Thomas has remained in the box for six days and shows no inclination of leaving.
"Ironically, this shitbag move displays more creativity, initiative, and discipline than I've ever seen from Spc. Thomas," said Sgt. Dominic Johnson, his former squad leader. "He should be recommended for promotion to E-5 if he doesn't end up getting a GOMOR [General Officer Memorandum of Reprimand]."
Speaking from inside the amnesty box, Thomas said he has been busy making the most of his environment.
"It's amazing what people just toss in here," Thomas said. "Just in the last week, I've collected a baggie of cocaine, a smoke grenade, a vintage Penthouse from a care package, and two extra-large dildos, which I can use to weigh down the corners of my poncho."
"Plus, I'm supplementing my diet by licking used candy wrappers," he continued. "Those sort of make up for all the cigarette butts and dip spitters that fall on my head when I'm trying to sleep."
It remains to be seen whether Thomas can hold out until his redeployment flight in April, but he remains confident.
"I'm in here for the long haul, man," he said. "You know if I'm living off MREs I won't have to shit for at least another month."
DTRA major wears his uniform for the first time in five years
FORT BELVOIR, Va. – Surprise and confusion occurred at the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) headquarters when Army Maj. Greg Tomlinson wore his uniform for the first time in as long as any employee there can remember, sources confirmed today.
"Wearing it felt weird," Tomlinson said. "I've gained some weight, so I had to suck in the old gut a bit. I doubt anybody noticed."
As at most commands and activities, DTRA policy requires military personnel to wear their uniforms regularly. However, Tomlinson chose a path that could be considered unorthodox.
"I like to look sharp, and that's almost impossible in that ugly-ass mashup of camouflage and velcro called the Army Combat Uniform," Tomlinson said. "So I bought some blazers from J. Crew and ditched the ACUs. The last time I wore a uniform was on Veterans Day in 2013 to get 30 percent off at Denny's."
"But this month I got a wild hair and decided to break out the ACUs," Tomlinson said. "I found them in an old aviator kit bag in the basement next to the cat's litter box. My rank badge was stuck into the family cork board, holding up the school lunch schedule and some coupons for KFC. My beret was in our son's toy box, and how it got there is anybody's guess. Kids!"
Personnel at DTRA showed a variety of reactions to seeing Tomlinson in uniform. Sgt. Greg Gomez, administrative NCO in Tomlinson's division, mistook the major for a newly arriving officer.
"I scheduled him for a newcomer's briefing and the next unit weigh-in and PT test," Gomez said.
"It was a little odd that they scheduled me for a newcomer's briefing, but I attended anyhow and learned a lot, like that it's policy for military personnel to wear their uniforms weekly. Who knew?" said Tomlinson.
"If he's going to sham out on the uniform, he should at least get a clue about style," said Staff Sgt. Rachel Bailey. "He acts all 'Mr. Fashion' in his J. Crew outfits but in reality, Tommy fucking Hilfiger here can't match a tie to a shirt to save his life."
Wearing the uniform resulted in distinct changes in how people perceived Tomlinson and his role in DTRA activities.
"Nobody bothered me when I wore civilian clothes, said Tomlinson. "Maybe my identity was ambiguous, or people thought I was a senior warrant officer. Now that they know I'm a major, everybody keeps asking for help with their PowerPoint presentations as if I'm some kind of PowerPoint expert! Actually, I am a PowerPoint expert, so its really okay."
Tomlinson's return to the uniform may also have unintended consequences for other officers at DTRA headquarters.
"I thought he was your typical civilian with an over-inflated ego and a limited duty day," Thomas Bowles, a senior executive, said. "Now I know he's actually your typical major with an over-inflated ego. I'm going to see if we have other field grade officers masquerading as civilians. We make a lot of PowerPoint presentations here, so we need all the majors we can get."
Departing for the day, Tomlinson said he intended to "devote some serious time" to getting rock hard abs. And finding his PT uniform.
E-4 accidentally joins actual mafia in mix-up
JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, N.J. — In an effort to join the E-4 mafia, a local soldier has instead joined the actual mafia, sources confirmed today.
Newly-promoted Spc. Rafael Hernandez first realized something was amiss when, according to his testimony in court, he stuck a hastily-constructed shiv into the base of an old Italian man's skull.
"This just didn't seem to be in line with the Army Values," Hernandez said.
Hernandez attempted to establish contact with the E-4 mafia in the traditional way, according to witness testimony. He placed an all-day appointment on his calendar, indicating that he would not be available for any additional duties. Then, Hernandez stood in front of a bathroom mirror and recited the words "I don't know anything about that, sergeant," three times. According to urban legend, after doing this, a specialist passes out and finds himself sleeping in the back of a vehicle in the motor pool while the lower-ranking enlisted do all his paperwork.
"I really thought it was going to be that easy," Hernandez said. "I mean, nobody ever told me outright how you join the E-4 mafia, but I've heard stories. It made perfect sense to me at the time."
Instead of passing out, however, Hernandez was met by a man in a seersucker suit who kept adjusting his tie as he looked at himself in the mirror. He wore an unbuttoned striped coat, and did not meet Hernandez's eyes. The man asked him if he'd be willing to give an "associate" of his a "very close shave."
"Seemed normal," said Hernandez when asked how he felt about the approach. "I thought maybe it was one of the specialists from medical hinting that he could write me a shaving waver. I always wanted a beard."
As it turned out, it meant slitting someone's throat.
"Shit, I thought 'these E-4 fuckers are hardcore,'" Hernandez said. "But alright, whatever it takes to get out of KP duty I guess."
"Normally it starts with small tasks, favors, stuff like that," FBI Agent Tricia Patel, head of the Newark Organized Crime Unit, explained in an interview after the trial. "But in this case Hernandez just went right for murder. It got him fast respect, and respect is the only currency these guys deal with."
The spree that followed involved three bank heists, two more murders, and one extremely complicated case of horse theft involving swapping a prize racehorse with a Shetland pony wearing stilts. Hernandez rose through the ranks of La Cosa Nostra in mere days, catapulting himself to lieutenant of a smaller capo.
"I thought the people calling me lieutenant were being cute," Hernandez said, "you know, because LTs don't do any work either, right? I guess I was wrong."
Hernandez was finally arrested not by local authorities, but by army MPs, after it was discovered that he had missed a mandatory urinalysis appointment.
"What's funny is that I was actually peeing at the time anyway," Hernandez said. "Just not in a cup."
Hernandez is currently out on bail and sleeping in the back of a vehicle in the motor pool.
Optimistic private sees burn pit as half full
CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti – Pfc. Braddock Chase, the highest speed motivator in the 1-167th Infantry doesn't listen to the haters and draggers and prefers to see the burn pits as half full, sources confirmed today.
"A lot of guys, you know, focus on the bad shit. I focus on how much shit," said Chase, coughing up a suspiciously dark loogie. "Whatever, maybe the burn pits aren't as dank as the old timers talk about, but they're still burn pits."
Chase, a PT stud who volunteers for every additional duty, is also known for having the best e-mail signature block in the battalion. Half full, half empty, full of diseased dead camels or just human shit, Chase is always willing to see the best in his situation.
"Chase just won't stop," said Sgt. Maj. Ted Hopper. "Some guys would see a bunch of cocks drawn in the port-a-shitter and only notice that there's no balls. But not Chase. Chase would focus on all the dicks."
When reached for comment, Chase was leading his squad patrol despite his oozing eye infection in his left eye, preferring to focus on how well his right eye was working.
Absence of assassin from future confuses ambitious company commander
Aspiring military dictator wonders why agents from the future have not been sent to stop him… yet
Fort Bragg, N.C. — A company commander is expressing shock and dismay that after six years in the Army a future assassin has yet to travel back in time and attempt to kill him, sources confirmed today.
"Boundless ambition? Check. Contempt for subordinates? Check. Rejection of enlightenment values combined with a burning desire to usher in a fascistic, military-style dictatorship with myself at the helm? Check, and check," said Hawkingson. "Why haven't I been targeted for elimination by a temporal agent desperate to stop my inevitable rise to power?"
Capt. Ben Hawkingson, a company commander with the 82nd Airborne Division, has accomplished every goal he's set out for himself so far to date including: being promoted below zone, taking top honors at West Point, leading the scout platoon, intriguing against buddies during Ranger School resulting in their getting peered, and immediately taking command of B Co, 4/325, 3rd Brigade, 82nd ABCT upon arriving at Fort Bragg. In spite of all Hawkingson's successes thus far, the future has yet to reach backward to stop him.
"It wasn't until after I received a silver star for heroism in combat that I realized my true potential," Hawkingson said. "At West Point, I knew I was destined for greatness, but everything began to fall into place for me after the award. Now, I know what I'm meant to be: leader of then newly-formed United Federation of American States. So why has no temporal agent from the future been sent to destroy me while there's still a chance?"
Hawkingson said that he compulsively checks his rear-view mirror while driving, expecting at any moment that leather jacket-clad, sub-machine gun wielding operatives sent into the past from a dystopian future will pursue him on Kawasaki Ninjas. He keeps a loaded pistol in the glove compartment of his truck for this reason. Hawkingson also enrolled in a defensive driving course that taught him how to maintain control of a vehicle that's being attacked by a single well-trained martial arts expert with cybernetic implants or waves of monomaniacal assailants.
"I don't do drive-through any more," said Hawkingson, "not since my awakening. And I try to avoid tolls, too. I'd be a sitting duck."
While Hawkingson admitted that there are probably other threats he's missing because the motivated and fanatical resistance his regime will inevitably provoke has yet to invent them, he tries to keep his mind open.
"Science fiction films and television programming seem convinced that the future will include directed energy weapons, and it's already pretty easy to use drones right off the shelf," he added. "Subversive assassins may have access to the type of technology necessary to control groups of them to rain down death from above or below. Submarine drones! Think about it."
Another possibility, which Hawkingson considered briefly before dismissing it, is that time travel isn't possible.
"I suppose it's possible that at some point in the future, my bold scheme is thwarted, there is that," he said. "My plots have never failed before of course, including when I sabotaged another platoon leader's packet for Special Forces selection. But if I did fail, I guess there would be no need for an enterprising, aging quantum physicist to dedicate his life to vengeance after I somehow cause the death of his only beloved daughter."
One thing is certain, according to Hawkingson.
"If they don't kill me, in 15 to 20 years, you can expect either a presidential run from yours truly, or a no-holds barred military coup," he said. "One way or the other. It's happening."
"Unless someone thinks they can stop me!" he shouted, turning to the sky.
Command climate survey filled out in bile
FORT BLISS, Texas – Recent command climate surveys from 28th Personnel Services Battalion have proved difficult to compile due to the high proportion that were filled out in bile, semen, and spit, sources confirmed today.
"We're not really sure what's going on at the 28th PSB," said Col. Megan Smith, a spokesperson for army G1 at the Pentagon. "We weren't able to get many data points from these poorly or incorrectly completed surveys."
Command climate surveys have been a tool in the army since 2013 and are now usually completed online with a paper option. West Pointer Capt. Keith Konzel had the grand idea to initiate the 28th PSB's surveys as famously hands-on. The 28th was unique in that the entire unit completed the survey without reminders and a high proportion of soldiers opted for paper surveys.
"It's really unusual to get so much participation," said Smith, pinching her nose above a seeping pile of climate surveys. "Soldiers often feel that they can't be completely honest on the survey."
The chaplain reports an unusually high number of pastoral care requests for the company, and medics have been attempting to track down a small typhoid outbreak related to a batch of surveys covered in "sick baby shits."
At press time, G1 was close to compiling the command climate results based almost entirely on the one survey where the bubbles had been filled out to resemble a penis.
Army Fortnite Lieutenant Goes Missing During Navigation Exercise
FORTNITE ISLAND — A lieutenant in the Army's eSports team was reported missing early in his training, and leaders are conducting a thorough search before a virtual storm makes rescue efforts dangerous, sourced confirmed today.
Hundreds of Soldiers have flocked to represent their service branch in popular games such as Call of Duty, League of Legends, and Fortnite since the Army's announcement of plans to create a number of sponsored professional eSports teams
The Army recently completed its first pre-screening cycle for what will become its Fortnite team. 150 Soldiers undergo an intensive selection cycle in the hopes of earning the coveted "Fortnite Ranger" tab and a spot on the eSports roster.
Second Lt. Joshua "$n1P3$" Sykes, a recent graduate of West Point and one of the four Fortnite platoon leaders, was reported missing just a few days after the start of the selection process. Sykes and his platoon were out on a routine navigation exercise when the lieutenant took a wrong turn, according to Staff Sgt. Elizabeth "MtND3W" Hernandez, a spokesperson for the Marketing and Engagement Brigade at Fort Knox.
"$n1P3$ and his team were en route to Polar Peak from Pleasant Park. Upon arriving at Tilted Towers, the first rendezvous point, platoon sergeant Sgt. 1st Class Jason 'D0r1To$' Kissinger noticed that the Lt was no longer with them," Hernandez said.
"He honestly could be anywhere," D0r1To$ told reporters as he expressed his dissatisfaction and concern with a "Heartbroken" emoticon. "The best thing that we can do now is hope that he can manage to look at the top of his screen to see in which direction our markers are."
The search area has been widened to include all of the spaces between Loot Lake and Paradise Palms.
"We just hope that we can get to him before the storm does," D0r1To$ said as he rallied his team after an intense dance off to go find the missing lieutentant.
Unit's position given away by first sergeant's knees
FORT IRWIN, Calif. – Eight soldiers were notionally killed during a tactical exercise when their first sergeant gave their position away by trying to stand up from the prone position, sources confirmed today.
"We take good noise discipline very seriously there," OPFOR commander Sgt. 1st Class Tim Nelson said. "When (1st Sgt. Anthony) Palmer stood up and attempted to take a running step, the obvious crackling sound alerted everyone in four miles and scared a deer away. We had to take the opportunity to teach them a lesson about stealth and attack."
Palmer's knees are graduates of the Airborne, Air Assault, and Army Ranger Schools, with deployments to Afghanistan and Kuwait.
"First sergeant's knees are the crunchiest in the company," said Staff Sgt. Michael Landry, a squad leader in Palmer's company. "Mine might pop occasionally, but his sound like a Rice Krispies commercial."
Soldiers in Palmer's company have long been hoping that he would stop leading by example to come check on them during exercises while his knees sounded like a caveman rubbing two sticks together to make a fire. While this was the first occasion that a tactical engagement was lost due to the knees, for years, soldiers have been using knee echolocation to know exactly when to stop shamming before their caught.
When reached for comment, Palmer told the Duffel Blog he'd done more in 25 years than any of those kids and threw 800 milligram motrin at the problem.
Trump asks new secretary of defense to get Don Jr. job as an "Army guy"
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump pulled aside Patrick Shanahan, the acting secretary of Defense, following a cabinet meeting to ask him about finding employment for Donald Trump Jr. as an "Army guy," sources confirmed today.
"Pat, question for you," the president began, "There's my son, Don, you know him, Don Junior. He always wanted to be an Army guy when he was little. I mean, I think he did, I heard this from his nannies. They barely spoke English, so who knows? Anyway, so I thought, why don't we get him a job as an Army guy?"
Sources report that Shanahan, who until the end of December had worked as the deputy under then-Secretary of Defense James Mattis, stood smiling politely as Trump continued explaining his request.
"He could be a great commander, a very, very powerful military leader," said the president. "I've got a great eye for it — I went to a military prep school, it was just like the Army. So, I know what I'm talking about, and believe me, Don has what it takes."
"So let's make him a big shot," Trump added. "Maybe not a general to start. He's gotta work his way up. It's the military. I understand, believe me. But start him at something higher than a colonel. Colonel sounds low, too low. Reminds me of Colonel Sanders. What about marshal? That's a rank, right? Doesn't matter, we'll make it a rank."
Continuing his unbroken monologue — during which Shanahan stopped smiling and began slowly rubbing his forehead — Trump also ruled out the possibility of commissioning his son in the other branches of the military.
"You might ask, what about the Navy? But no, we dressed Don and Eric up as sailors when they were kids, age 15 or so, and it was no good, they looked like sissies. Or Marines? But they're the same as the Army, no difference, I can't see much difference. Why don't we merge them, by the way? Has anyone thought of that, merging the Marines and the Army? Would save a lot of money. Anyway. Air Force? No—Trumps don't fly planes, we pay other people to fly so we can sit back with first-class service. Only the best service on my planes, believe me. Air Force One is decent, but it's not the best, believe me, I've had the best."
Sources confirm that Trump admitted this was not the first time he had made this request.
"I ran this by the guy who came before you [Secretary James Mattis], and I gotta say, he wasn't thrilled," the president said. "That's part of why I fired him."
"Because I did fire him," Trump clarified. "He didn't resign, I fired him after he gave me his letter of resignation. It was a firing."
At the conclusion of their meeting, sources report, Shanahan told the president that his new duties were keeping him "quite busy." He then suggested revisiting the president's proposal on February 30th, and walked briskly out of the Oval Office before the president could look at a calendar.
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Ribeira Sacra, land of monasteries
Galicia is full of pleasant surprises. From the magic and tradition of its inland territories to its spectacular coastline along the famous Costa da Morte, monuments such as the Tower of Hercules which have received the UNESCO World Heritage designation, and unique cities such as Santiago de Compostela.
Sil river canyon
Welcome to the Ribeira Sacra, an area in inland Galicia which is home to spectacular natural features such as the canyon of the Sil river –the mark of identity of the region– and a valuable artistic heritage. Here you'll find a dozen medieval monasteries to remind you of this region's importance in the Middle Ages. A genuine journey back through history.
The Sil River forms a natural boundary between the provinces of Ourense and Lugo, in the heart of the region of Galicia in northern Spain. You'll marvel at its rugged landscapes, dominated by vineyards, mountains and the waters of the Sil River where it joins the Miño. This section of the river –about 200 kilometres long– is home to the Ribeira Sacra, an area of churches and shrines, mostly in the Romanesque style, as well as palaces and monasteries. We recommend you leave around four days to explore the region. Did you know that this is home to Spain's oldest Christian parishes? 1,500 years ago, congregations of monks and hermits settled here, and for centuries devoted themselves to meditation and reflection. This peace and harmony lives on to this day in the region's villages and medieval monasteries. Some are now abandoned, but are well worth visiting as their walls have been witnesses to the passing of time. The damp, moss and vegetation impart an air of mystery.
They are reached by means of forest tracks and country roads running through lush forests. Of particular note is the monastery at San Esteban de Ribas de Sil, located to the north of the village of Nogueira de Ramuín: besides being the largest in the Ribeira Sacra, it is now a luxurious Parador Hotel. In the same village you'll find the monastery of Santa Cristina, where you can stroll around its cloister and surroundings and soak up the magical atmosphere. Get your camera ready because very close by are some of the region's most famous viewing points: the Balcones de Madrid. From this natural terrace you can see the immensity of the Sil River canyon, with gorges up to 500 metres deep. The views are spectacular. Once here, we recommend an attractive excursion: exploring this section of the river (40 navigable kilometres) by catamaran. There are routes of differing durations. The longest, which takes approximately three hours and can be done at any time of year, runs from Abeleda to Os Chancís, 24 kilometres downstream. There are also shorter routes, such as the one departing from the San Esteban pier to Abeleda, one to San Fiz, and the boat that heads down the Miño River to the Os Peares reservoir, from the village of Belesar.
Your journey in the Ribeira Sacra might continue with a visit to Montederramo and the Santa María monastery, now a school. You can also visit Tarreirigo, where you'll find San Pedro de Rocas, a chapel carved straight out of the rock, and considered the oldest monastery in Galicia. Another option is to go to Ferreira, home to the convent of Las Madres Bernardas , the only convent in Galicia occupied by nuns since its foundation until the present day. Or else you could opt to experience all the charm of San Paio de Abelada, now in ruins, or Xunqueira de Espadañedo. To finish the route, come and visit Monforte de Lemos, an interesting medieval town.
These are just a few of the possibilities on offer in the region. Before you go, make sure you sample the region's exquisite gastronomy and, if you have time, take a relaxing bath at one of the spa resorts to be found around the province of Ourense. The tourist offices will be happy to help you plan your stay. This is the Ribeira Sacra region, the setting for stories and legends.
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text: After record-breaking ratings for its season finale and reunion special, The Real Housewives of New York City has definitely been picked up for a second season. Yay! It's not clear yet if every cast member will be returning (since Alex and Simon were pissed off at how they were edited to look like social climbers, and Ramoarawn is completely unpredictable), but we really hope they all do. If you still haven't got enough of them, check out the extras Bravo has up on its site. Our favorite is a little clip in which Simon addresses viewer emails about whether or not he's gay. (Click image to check hear his answer.) [Multichannel]


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Nokia's seemingly boring bicycle footage has succeeding in getting the brand some attention, though likely not the type the Finnish phone maker was hoping for.
On Sept. 6, Nokia issued an apology, saying that in the video it posted Aug. 29, it should have included a disclaimer, explaining that it showed a representation of the optical image stabilization (OIS) technology it will include in its upcoming Lumia 920, though not actual footage, as the phones and the technology aren't ready yet.
Nokia extended its apology Sept. 8, according to The Wall Street Journal, adding that other marketing materials, including still images, were also simulated.
In an initial apology, Heidi Lemmetyinen wrote on the Nokia Conversations blog:
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"In an effort to demonstrate the benefits of optical image stabilization (which eliminates blurry images and improves pictures shot in low light conditions), we produced a video that simulates what we will be able to deliver with OIS.Of course, hindsight is 20/20, but we should have posted a disclaimer stating this was a representation of OIS only. This was not shot with a Lumia 920. At least, not yet. We apologize for the confusion we created."
The other purpose for the video was to advertise Nokia's planned Sept. 5 event-"Things are about to change," flashes on the screen at the end-at which it introduced the first Lumias to run Microsoft's Windows Phone 8 operating system. With the move from Symbian to Windows Phone constituting the company's big play to reverse its fortunes and regain some lost market share, the importance of the new Nokia it put forward Sept. 5 can hardly be overstated.
"It certainly doesn't help to improve Nokia's image, but to Nokia's credit, it addressed this issue quickly and decisively and I don't expect it to be a thorn in its side for very long," Jack Narcotta, a senior analyst with Technology Business Research, told eWEEK.
"Ultimately, though, the success [or lack of] of Nokia in the mobile marketplace will be dictated more by how it can create demand for its Windows devices and woo customers away from Androids and iPhones, and less by a failed marketing stunt," Narcotta added.
Neil Mawston, executive director of Strategy Analytics' Global Wireless practice, also sees the misstep as one Nokia can likely recover from.
"The ad problem is a double-edged sword for Nokia," said Mawston. "On one hand, Nokia's brand credibility has taken a knock. If consumers don't trust you, you will lose heart share. On the other hand, Nokia has been getting extensive press coverage that is raising its brand awareness among Americans. If you gain mind share, you will have more chance of capturing market share."
If Nokia can turn the press coverage into a positive ethical apology, it could eventually even benefit from the mistake, he added.
"In a world where computer-generated effects have become a part of everyday life for most young people," Mawston explained, "we expect the 'faked' advert to have limited long-term impact on Nokia's brand. [It's] really a side issue, and Nokia's main challenges remain distribution, subsidies and product acceptance among consumers and developers."
Nokia CEO Stephen Elop learned of the matter upon landing in Finland after his New York visit, and quickly called Nokia's chief ethics officer, according to The New York Times.
"We are dealing with situation swiftly, fairly and privately," a Nokia executive told The Times.
In retrospect, the video delivered on exactly what eWEEK noted was its most arresting detail-the tension that its distracted bicycler forebodes of an unfortunate, if not just unexpected, fate.


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Nostalgia's certainly getting a thorough kicking today, as iPhone users can now download the Hot Or Not Mobile app to "map out hotties close to you." Kind of like Grindr, the location-based dating service, only for people of all sexualities.
You'll remember of course, the Hot Or Not website from yesteryear, and maybe even the Hot Or Not iPhone app from a few months back, which lets you rate various "hotties."
While the app is free for most of the features, there's an in-app upgrade for purchasing a three month subscription to the service—which costs £30. I'm not sure whether ratings and virtual gifts are a worthy reason to spend the extra cash, but if you're just looking for an app that lets you meet singles in your area, the free version should be good enough.
The caliber of the people using the app, on the other hand...[iTunes via Recombu]


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Carl Zeiss Distagon T 21mm f/2.8 ZF2 Nikon
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To provide photographers with a broader perspective about mobiles, lenses and cameras, here are links to articles, reviews, and analyses of photographic equipment produced by DxOMark, renown websites, magazines or blogs.
Rather than follow established trends for high-grade, high-speed lenses that are inevitably large, heavy, and cumbersome, the manual-focus Loxia series from Zeiss, like the AF Batis range, feature the same high-grade optics, but with more modest maximum apertures in a form factor based on the premise of the tiny size of the Sony A7 full-frame mirrorless cameras themselves. Announced in October, 2015, the $1499 Zeiss Loxia 21mm f2.8 is a super-wide-angle prime with a new Distagon design that's been optimized for the demands of digital capture.
Whether it's for landscape, architecture, or just to be able to squeeze a bit more into the frame, a wide-angle is an important lens for many photographers. They're not the cheapest optics, however, and with varying image results across the different options, knowing each lens's strengths and weaknesses will help you decide which one is the one for you. We weigh up the DxOMark lens scores of Nikon's latest 20mm wide-angle prime against some of the competition.
In this second installment of lens recommendations for the Nikon D810, we've been analyzing the best performing models for landscape and wildlife photography. Admittedly when it comes to fast-paced photography there are better choices in Nikon's range but there's always a case for high-resolution imagery but the Nikon D810 also serves to highlight the best performing models, and particularly in the longer focal lengths where it's more common (and often more practical) to use cameras with lower pixel densities.
Following on from the lens recommendations for the earlier full-frame Nikon D600, we've now had the opportunity to assess a wide range lenses with that model's replacement, the 24-Mpix D610. We've analyzed a total of 95 Nikkor and third-party prime and zoom models with the D610 to assess image quality, and we've come across some unexpected results. Read on to find out more about that and which lenses perform best when paired with the camera.
This is the fourth and final part in the series of our lens recommendations for the Nikon D7100, where we've analyzed over 20 Nikkor and third-party wide and ultra wide angle prime and zoom models to assess their optical quality.
Read onto find out which of these lenses are the best performers when paired with Nikon's ultra-high resolution 24-Mpix APS-C format semi-pro model.
In-depth test results for Carl Zeiss lenses now available on DxOMark.


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NWSB Insider Steve tells us that the Seattle Mariners should do everything to retract this letter and get ready for Opening Day. Most everyone who knows steve knows how much he loves the M's and how much he stands up for the franchise, but even he admits this letter will leave egg all over the face of Mariners brass. He can fully understand their intent, but Chuck Armstrong and Howard Lincoln need to be quiet.
Mariners opposition to Sodo arena doesn't faze Mayor McGinn
Sodo not the right location for new teams? #thingsthatmakemegohmmmm
NWSB Managing Editor Q tells us that the Seattle Mariners yesterday sent the city of Seattle a letter. Chuck Armstrong and Howard Lincoln are opposed to the SODO development plans being put in place by business man Chris Hansen. It would bring scheduling, traffic and parking challenges that would likely require hundreds of millions of dollars to mitigate. OR would it take away money from your luxury boxes and gate revenues?
New Seattle NBA & NHL arena update: Press conference recap
NWSB Managing Editor Q details the news coming out of Seattle Washington today on the press conference held today by Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn, King County Executive Dow Constantine, and hedge fund manager Chris Hansen. We learned about the other investors are involved in this deal, and we know what the pulse of the City council is. Is the NBA and NHL on the way to Seattle?


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Our two beautiful and historic sites are among the world's most-loved public gardens. Places where plants are cherished and celebrated – and where future generations come to learn.
Our extraordinary and important work would be impossible without the support of people like you. Although we receive around half of our income from the government, every year we need to raise as much again from other sources. That's why we have launched the Kew Fund, so you can help support Kew and its vital work. You can support a specific area of our work or make a gift to support all the work Kew undertakes.
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An elite circle of just 20 donors who, between them, will provide the final £1 million needed to restore Kew's great Temperate House, extending its life for the next 50 years and beyond.
Opened in 1863, the Temperate House is the largest surviving Victorian glasshouse in the world. Since August 2013, Kew has been undertaking a vital five-year restoration project on the Temperate House and its surrounding landscape.
Help Kew save the world's plant life and habitats at risk of extinction and support our work helping to combat climate change by making your donation today.
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Earlier this month, Curley Culp made it to the Hall of Fame. He's now suing NFL Films.
A total of ten former players have sued the league's in-house movie-making arm for the allegedly uncompensated use of images in NFL Films products. They each have decided to "opt out" of a settlement reached in litigation originally filed by Fred Dryer.
The plaintiffs are Culp, John Riggins, Ron Yary, Dave Casper, Tom Mack, Phil Villapiano, Willie Buchanon, Joe Kapp, Mike Bass, and Roman Gabriel. Each man originally supported the Dryer case until learning of the details of the settlement.
"Less than half of the NFL players played long enough to vest, typically forced from the game because of injury," Culp said. "If we are successful in this case, many of these players will finally see some financial benefit in their retirement."
"This situation is particularly galling for the retired NFL player who never made more than $20,000 a year, now counting his pennies to pay for his medication, while his image is on the TV screen, promoting a $10 billion organization," Kapp said. "I believe NFL Films has a legal — and a moral — obligation to pay retired players a fair share of the value the league makes from using our identities."
Whether there's a moral obligation is debatable. Whether a legal obligation will be determined in a New Jersey court of law.


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C# and VB Object-Oriented Programming in Visual Studio .NET
III. Tools That Can Help
By jumping on the OOP bandwagon, VB.NET provides us with a considerable number of new features. C# is certainly a language that will get a lot of attention. But OOP doesn't come for free. Modeling tools are needed to help document the software requirements and model the classes and interactions. Tools such as Microsoft Visio for Enterprise Architects, Rational Rose, and the new Rational XDE that integrates with Visual Studio.NET will certainly come in handy—f not prove necessary—to provide a solid foundation for application development and documentation. You also can use their basic code generation features to synchronize your model with your code. Other software vendors provide specialized solutions that allow for the generation of greater amounts of code, be it business logic code or the architecture code of an application.
IV. Applying Best Practices
Design patterns are what could be called the body of knowledge for object-oriented software development. They give you a standard way in which to attack common problems that occur in Object-Oriented Designs (OOD) and their implementations.
To name a few design patterns, there are Singleton, Facade, Abstract Factory, Flyweight, Adapter, and so forth. These patterns are fully documented on the Internet and in some very good books. To demonstrate the usefulness of these patterns, let's take a look at the Singleton pattern and how to implement it.
The Singleton pattern is very simple. Its purpose is twofold: to assure that within the lifetime of a running application, a class will have a maximum of one instance at a time available and to provide a global point of access to it.
Sometimes it's necessary to implement the Singleton pattern. For example, when an application has an event log, there should be a single log, not two or three. Another example is a printing system. Although there are many printers attached to the print spooler, there can only be one spooler available.
As you can see, there are many ways to implement the same design pattern. Here's an example of the simplest implementation. A more complex implementation might include separating the Singleton logic from the object's logic.
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Public Class EventLogger Protected Shared uniqueInstance As EventLogger Protected events As ArrayList Protected Sub New() events = New ArrayList() End Sub Public Shared Function Instance() As EventLogger If uniqueInstance Is Nothing Then uniqueInstance = New EventLogger() Return uniqueInstance End Function Public Sub LogEvent(ByVal eventToLog As Object) events.Add(eventToLog) End Sub End Class
public class EventLogger { static protected EventLogger uniqueInstance; protected ArrayList events; protected EventLogger() { events = new ArrayList(); } static public EventLogger Instance() { if (uniqueInstance == null) uniqueInstance = new EventLogger(); return uniqueInstance; } public void LogEvent(object eventToLog) { events.Add(eventToLog); } }
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Ok, here we go...
I'm working on my network, it look like that physically:
|cable isp|------|openbsd|--(wired)
(Disregard the graph above, forum formating messed it up)
What I want to do is to share the network between the wired side and the wifi. I have considered bridging the openbsd wifi and wired nic, worked for a while but it drive my wifi adapter fubar after a few hrs. I been digging about that problem before but no luck on that side. So now here I am asking around about alternative on how to achieve a sharing between those 2 adapter without bridging.
Now what I have in mind is to put each adapter on a seperate subnet and tweak the routing table but so far it's beyong my knowledge.
re0 isp cable (dhcp auto)
ral0 wifi 192.168.2.1 255.255.255.0
sk0 wired 192.168.1.1 255.255.255.0
what I see so far is pinging from a laptop on 192.168.2 network (wifi) will show icmp request on the wired gateway and on the wired station but no reply are sent back. Same thing if I ping from the wifi adapter to the wired netword device. request is received but no reply. work fine from wired station or from wired adapter on the openbsd to the wired network.
That being said, I would appreciate your suggestions on how I could get the wifi and the wired to talk to eachother without using bridging on the wifi adapter because of the problem mentionned above.
Thanks in advance.
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First of all, welcome!
Thanks for the reply ocicat,
Yes I enabled net.inet.ip.forwarding. Both wired and wifi have access to the internet on my isp cable going trough my openbsd box and a set of pf rules. that work perfectly.
Has for the route man page, I already tryed to add a route for the 192.168.2.0/24 via the 192.168.1.1 gateway but it didn't worked. still no reply to pings and no communications between wifi and wired.
You will find it helpful to place diagrams between [code] and [/code] tags, so that the forum does not reformat your content.
Both subnets are managed by OpenBSD? And both can reach the Internet?
If your re0 subnet is supplied with an Internet address, then OpenBSD is conducting Network Address Translation. PF is required. Therefore:
It is my guess that PF is where your problem is located; I am guessing you have a default deny ruleset, and no pass rules between the two subnets defined.
ok, I guess i should provide more insight on my configs.
re0 isp cable (dhcp auto)
ral0 wifi 192.168.2.1 255.255.255.0 Subnet controlled by dhcpd
sk0 wired 192.168.1.1 255.255.255.0 Subnet controlled by dhcpd
# $OpenBSD: dhcpd.conf,v 1.2 2008/10/03 11:41:21 sthen Exp $ # # DHCP server options. # See dhcpd.conf(5) and dhcpd(8) for more information. # # Network: 192.168.1.0/255.255.255.0 # Domain name: my.domain # Name servers: 192.168.1.3 and 192.168.1.5 # Default router: 192.168.1.1 # Addresses: 192.168.1.32 - 192.168.1.127 # option domain-name "domain.com"; option domain-name-servers 22.214.171.124, 220.127.116.11; subnet 192.168.1.0 netmask 255.255.255.0 { option routers 192.168.1.1; range 192.168.1.50 192.168.1.100; host XPS { hardware ethernet 00:19:B9:3E:EF:05; fixed-address 192.168.1.10; } host Vault { hardware ethernet 00:14:FD:11:B2:94; fixed-address 192.168.1.11; } host Nano_wired { hardware ethernet 00:1e:68:c5:45:1f; fixed-address 192.168.1.14; } } subnet 192.168.2.0 netmask 255.255.255.0 { option routers 192.168.2.1; range 192.168.2.50 192.168.2.100; host Android { hardware ethernet 90:21:55:B4:35:BE; fixed-address 192.168.2.13; } host Nano_wifi { hardware ethernet 00:22:69:3D:8D:96; fixed-address 192.168.2.12; } }
#PF config file # macros Ext_if = "re0" Int_if = "{sk0 ral0}" Wired = "sk0" Wifi = "ral0" # options set block-policy return set loginterface re0 set skip on lo # match rules match in all scrub (no-df) # filter rules block all pass quick on $Int_if proto icmp pass on $Int_if from 192.168.1.0/24 pass on $Int_if from 192.168.2.0/24 pass out on $Int_if to $Ext_if pass in on $Ext_if from { 192.168.1.0/24 192.168.2.0/24 } pass out on $Ext_if proto{tcp udp icmp} all modulate state pass out on $Ext_if from {192.168.1.0/24 192.168.2.0/24} to any \ nat-to (re0)
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route show
Routing tables Internet: Destination Gateway Flags Refs Use Mtu Prio Iface 18.104.22.168/29 link#1 UC 0 0 - 4 re0 localhost localhost UH 0 86 33200 4 lo0 192.168.1/24 link#2 UC 1 0 - 4 sk0 192.168.1.10 00:19:b9:3e:ef:05 UHLc 1 83 - 4 sk0 192.168.2/24 link#5 UC 1 0 - 4 ral0 192.168.2.13 link#5 UHLc 0 8 - 4 ral0 Internet6: Destination Gateway Flags Refs Use Mtu Prio Iface localhost localhost UH 0 0 33200 4 lo0 fe80::%re0/64 link#1 UC 0 0 - 4 re0 fe80::%sk0/64 link#2 UC 0 0 - 4 sk0 fe80::%lo0/64 fe80::1%lo0 U 0 0 - 4 lo0 fe80::%ral0/64 link#5 UC 0 0 - 4 ral0 ff01::%re0/32 link#1 UC 0 0 - 4 re0 ff01::%sk0/32 link#2 UC 0 0 - 4 sk0 ff01::%lo0/32 localhost UC 0 0 - 4 lo0 ff01::%ral0/32 link#5 UC 0 0 - 4 ral0 ff02::%re0/32 link#1 UC 0 0 - 4 re0 ff02::%sk0/32 link#2 UC 0 0 - 4 sk0 ff02::%lo0/32 localhost UC 0 0 - 4 lo0 ff02::%ral0/32 link#5 UC 0 0 - 4 ral0
First ping within the same subnet:
ping from gateway adapter sk0 192.168.1.1 to 192.168.1.11
tcpdump on gateway
# tcpdump -i sk0 icmp
tcpdump: listening on sk0, link-type EN10MB
20:10:32.388756 192.168.1.1 > 192.168.1.11: icmp: echo request
20:10:32.389051 192.168.1.11 > 192.168.1.1: icmp: echo reply
ping from gateway
$ ping 192.168.1.11
PING 192.168.1.11 (192.168.1.11): 56 data bytes
64 bytes from 192.168.1.11: icmp_seq=0 ttl=64 time=3.621 ms
--- 192.168.1.11 ping statistics ---
1 packets transmitted, 1 packets received, 0.0% packet loss
round-trip min/avg/max/std-dev = 3.621/3.621/3.621/0.000 ms
now ping from wifi subnet to wired subnet
ping from gateway adapter ral0 192.168.2.1 to 192.168.1.11
tcpdump on gateway
# tcpdump -i sk0 icmp
tcpdump: listening on sk0, link-type EN10MB
20:15:12.994278 192.168.2.1 > 192.168.1.11: icmp: echo request
20:15:14.003019 192.168.2.1 > 192.168.1.11: icmp: echo request
20:15:15.013017 192.168.2.1 > 192.168.1.11: icmp: echo request
ping from gateway
$ ping -I 192.168.2.1 192.168.1.11
PING 192.168.1.11 (192.168.1.11): 56 data bytes
--- 192.168.1.11 ping statistics ---
9 packets transmitted, 0 packets received, 100.0% packet loss
Here it is, why do I dont get a reply on 192.168.1.11 when ping from 192.168.2.1. I have checked and tcpdump on 192.168.1.11 do not show reply either.
any suggestions?
I think I might see the problem. I believe it is possible that the only filter rule that matches non-ICMP traffic between your two internal networks is "block all".
You can confirm this by adding "log" to all of your pass/block rules, and running tcpdump with pflog0. It will show which rule applies to any packet being examined.
In particular your "pass on" multiple interfaces by $Int_if macro may not be producing the results you want. # pfctl -s rules will show you the ruleset with all expansions of macros and lists, and if you use # pfctl -vs rules you get the rule numbers that are used with the pflog tcpdump output.
A quick test is to change the block all rule to a pass all. If you can suddenly connect, you know that your PF configuration is the culprit.
I did the test without the deny all in pf and its still a no go. On my part if pf would be the problem I am positive that the icmp request wouldnt get to the 192.168.1.11 station. now my problem is that the request get to the station but no reply are sent back and that only when coming from 192.168.2.0/24. there are no fw on that station and I replicated the problem on several other station with different os... the problem is still present when pf is disable so can we put pf out of the loop.
Thank you for letting me know. Well, there goes that theory.
Unfortunately, nothing else seems obviously out-of-sorts. I note that in your routing table, only one device shows a MAC address. If that output was produced after you've run your tests and been communicating, I'd be concerned. (I'm guessing it was soon after a boot, though.)
You may want to edit that post to remove your actual Internet address.
I'll keep scratching my head about this, will post when I find the solution.
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- Pink Milk said...
Hi Helen.
I'm enjoying the onset of autumn more than I ever have before. Isn't that strange? I'm fast approaching my 'life begins' birthday so I wonder if age has something to do with it?!
Now, would you be kind enough to set one more place at that pretty table of yours and I'll be with you shortly ... ;-)
Enjoy your weekend.
- 8 October 2011 at 14:41
Very cute toadstool, i love it & the buttons are real sweet!!!!
Happy autumn Helen :D
- 8 October 2011 at 15:17
- Ali said...
Beautiful photo's and such a cute toadstool xx
- 8 October 2011 at 15:47
- Jenny said...
Glad you got your buttons ok Helen - thank you for the links too! :) I do love your toadstools, especially the hanging one on your potting shed, very cute! I have to say though I'm not really a fan of Autumn, much prefer spring with everything getting lighter and greener, but am enjoying a cosy afternoon's crochet so can't complain too much! Have a lovely dinner party this evening, your table is beautifully set, Jenny xx
- 8 October 2011 at 16:07
Lovely pictures ,especially love the cute toadstool youve made,have a lovel weekend,juliexxx
- 8 October 2011 at 16:16
- Lemon Lane Cottage said...
Such a cute little toadstool collection. I know exactly what you mean about having to make more and more. I usually keep going until I just can't look at another one...until I rediscover them months or years later! I'm finally back behind my sewing machine and can't get enough. I'm glad I'm out of that rut. Have a lovely autumn weekend. Patty
- 8 October 2011 at 16:50
- Rosabears said...
Over here it's autumn too. With a lots of rain and stormy weather.
Time to enjoy the inside live.
Pretty post.
Have a lovely weekend.
- 8 October 2011 at 17:00
- Madelief said...
Dear Helen,
Such a pretty post! I love the flowers in your potting shed and your beautifully laid table. Your toadstool looks very sweet too.
I bought some bulbs as well, but unfortunately the weather in Holland is too wet to plant them. Hopefully it will get better next week!
Have a lovely weekend,
Madelief x
- 8 October 2011 at 17:53
- carrad said...
Just love your toadstools/mushrooms, not really sure which they are. I think they're fly agaric and a bit poisonous, but still pretty! :) xx
- 8 October 2011 at 19:58
- T's Daily Treasures said...
You always have such pretty things to share. Hope your weekend is wonderful. Tammy
- 8 October 2011 at 20:16
- Μαζί... KaPa said...
You're right about autum...amazing colours....I like your little mushrooms!
- 8 October 2011 at 20:38
- mynestofyarnandbuttons said...
Hi Helen,
So loved this post. I love the toadstool, it would look lovely as a garland in your potting shed with all the fabrics I can imagine you will be using. I hope you have a good time with your friends, the table looks so inviting. Yes autumn is a beautiful time of year, I do love having the 4 seasons.
See you soon, xoRobin❤
- 8 October 2011 at 20:43
- greenrabbitdesigns said...
Lovely autumnal post Helen!
I love all your little toadstools and of course you know I'm a fan of Jenny's. :)
Have a lovely supper party, you make it so inviting!
Vivienne x
- 8 October 2011 at 21:40
- My Little Home and Garden said...
I like your charming toadstools and can almost picture little fairies dancing beneath them.
Happy Thanksgiving from Canada, Helen!
- 9 October 2011 at 04:11
- Crafty Mermaid said...
a cornucopia of mushrooms
- 9 October 2011 at 04:35
- by Teresa said...
We have mushrooms that sprout up in our damp climate but none of them are pretty with red tops and white polka dots! Your potting shed is as organized and pretty as your home.. you're the best.
((hugs)), Teresa :-)
- 9 October 2011 at 05:19
- Mia said...
Cutest little mushrooms all over, Helen! I love the plush-toadstool!
It's dry and pretty here today too, so I wishing you the most wonderful new October week soon!
- 9 October 2011 at 07:21
- Naturally Carol said...
Hi Helen..I really enjoyed your deep reds and the collection of toadstools today! Every season has so many highlights doesn't it?
- 9 October 2011 at 08:20
- crafts@home said...
I love this toadstool infested post, I'm particularly fond of the one you made yourself? Can I copy for personal use? and I wish I could lay the table to look as beautiful as yours!!!
Sue Xxx
- 9 October 2011 at 10:19
- Mary Jane's TEAROOM said...
Lovely post Helen...there is something so magical about toadstools!....Your handmades are lovely as are Jenny's...
I love Autumn too..my favourite time of year when I seem to gain so much inspiration from everything around me...
Hope you have a great Sunday...
Susan x
- 9 October 2011 at 10:36
- Rainy Day Crafter said...
I love all your autumnal, toadstooly goodness! I'm really enjoying the start of autumn, it's definitely my favourite season! :)
- 9 October 2011 at 11:26
- Ikealady said...
Lovely photos as usual and I would love to have a potting shed like yours.
Our seems to get filled with so much
stuff that has nothing to do with
the garden.
Have a wonderful sunday !
- 9 October 2011 at 12:34
- Jane said...
Hi Helen, yes autumn is really here now. Thanks for all your lovely photos, I love the toadstools. It really is the time to start snuggling down and enjoying the darker evenings. Enjoy your garden while we can, I have been able to sort mine out today. Bliss!
Jane x
- 9 October 2011 at 15:21
- Jooles said...
what a sweet little toadstool, there is just something magical about them and yours is beautiful x
hope you had a lovely supper with friends.
love jooles x
- 9 October 2011 at 19:10
- Linda O said...
Lovely photos, Helen.
Your mushrooms are so sweet, and such a simple idea, might have to try my hand at those!!
And such pretty flowers in the potting shed.
Hope you've had a great weekend.
Linda O xx
- 9 October 2011 at 20:41
- Lorraine Young Pottery said...
You have the cleanest potting shed I have ever seen! Your pictures are so light filled and happy. I always enjoy seeing what you are up to!
Lorraine :-}
- 9 October 2011 at 20:53
- millefeuilles said...
I am still yearning after Maisie, Helen. I really must make one of my own!
Mushrooms conjure up all sorts of happy childhood memories. My father is passionate about mushrooms and as soon as autumn would bring a downpour of rain off we would go in the woods hunting. And then the smell of those mushrooms drying on the radiators in the kitchen!
None however were as beautiful as your red-capped ones.
How was your dinner?
- 10 October 2011 at 00:53
- Lynn said...
Love the berries in a glass jar - what a fab idea - am going to copy that :) Thank you.
- 10 October 2011 at 17:35
- Kentish Keg-Meg said...
Lovely toadstalls and those buttons are fabulous.
- 10 October 2011 at 20:13
- Pomona said...
I am so glad that you like my baby quilt! In fact, it would fit in so well with your autumnal scheme - there are even toadstool motif squares!
Pomona x
- 10 October 2011 at 21:23
- flowers on my table said...
Hi Helen, I am so glad you love Autumn, as I do. There has been an awful lot of moaning about the weather. I love all your lovely red toadstools, they just make you smile don't they? The rosehips are so autumnal. I would like to make rosehip syrup. I remember having it as a child, but you can't seem to buy it now. Have a very happy week, love Linda x
- 11 October 2011 at 00:15
- koralee said...
I love your sweet toadstools...something about these little guys that makes one smile!
I planted some Spring bulbs today as well...happy new week. xoxo
- 11 October 2011 at 03:11
- Poshyarns said...
The light is just so heavenly at this time of year, I know just what you mean, soft, golden and low in the sky. Gorgeous images and your potting shed must be a wonderful place.
- 11 October 2011 at 11:52
- Tabiboo said...
Gosh that all looks very autumnal and lovely - I'm so loving this time of the year.
- 12 October 2011 at 14:20
- Deniz said...
Hi! happy days!:) Loves from Turkey!;=)
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