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My most recent "Tooling Up" column deals with LinkedIn, and a controversial subject that keeps getting hammered on over and over, but which (oddly) I don't think we've nailed down here on the Forum. I expect that even amongst us moderators, we'll have differences of opinions (Rich Lemert will feel differently than I do, etc). That's because there are two basic philosophies behind using LinkedIn, and everyone seems to be on either one side or the other of this divide.
My article is at http://www.sciencemag.org/careers/2017/11/link-jump-start-your-job-search, in case you haven't read it.
Here's what happened to me recently . . . I had noted a woman's profile (LinkedIn is always suggesting people to link with where you have many mutual connections) who was the head of a career department at a major university with the focus on the kind of work that my firm does. I sent her a nice invite, and I always send a note with it (as you should) with a few comments on why I think we ought to establish a connection. I was completely shocked, rudely so, when she wrote back that she did NOT want a connection, as she "reserves that for people I know in person."
That's one view of LinkedIn, as a kind of business card holder for people you work with all the time. But in my view, that's sure not the approach that works best for the LinkedIn system, especially for job-seekers!
I'm in the camp that you connect with anyone and everyone who shares an area of interest with you, so that you get to be "known" in those circles and future connections come easier and easier when there are many mutual connections between people. It opens the door for me to "see" more profiles on LinkedIn, to find people for job searches that I am doing, and to identify experts in given areas. I can't imagine turning down a LinkedIn invitation from a legitimate contact. (That said, I turn down invitations every day for people who are selling SEO services, or business "mentors" or accountants and insurance salespeople, etc -- anyone who is trying to sell me something, I don't need.)
Recently, I had a LinkedIn invitation to a guy who cut my hair in downtown Phoenix. That's odd, I thought, and I considered tossing it. Then, I thought, why not. And I linked with him. Later, I discovered that the scientists from T-Gen are located right nearby that same barbershop, and got a connection because of our link. Oddly, even my barber was a link between me and someone I should know.
How do YOU feel about the value of LinkedIn? Are you for keeping it close to the vest, or are you for expanding and building your LinkedIn "universe"?
Dave Jensen, Moderator


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This year I decided to try something new and create a delicious herbed butter that I used on grilled pieces of salmon and halibut, juicy grilled steaks and chicken. I even tossed this mildly flavoured butter into some orzo for a lovely side dish. But, as a last ode to summer I melted it on the last of the summer corn steamed to perfection.
Ciao summer and welcome autumn.
1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup nasturtium flower petals, washed and patted dry
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon chives
salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
On a wooden board chop nasturtium flowers and chives finely with a sharp knife. In a medium sized bowl blend into room temperature butter. Transfer on to a piece of plastic wrap, and roll into a log shape. Refrigerate until firm. When ready to serve, cut off thin slices of the golden butter and allow to melt.
May be made ahead and stored wrapped tightly in the fridge or freezer.
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Scripture: Luke 2:41 – 52
Target Age Group: 1st through 6th grade
Welcome the children to the classroom and chat with them about their week as they gather around the table.
Pray and ask God to teach the children not just head knowledge, but also heart knowledge.
Begin by asking the question, Have you ever gotten lost? Let the children tell you stories of times they got lost. Discuss how they felt, how their parents felt, and how they were found.
Today we are going to read a story about how Jesus was lost one time…
Bible Lesson:
Have the children open their Bibles to Matthew 2 or pages 358 – 359 in The Golden Children's Bible.
(Read the story to the children because at this age some of the children do not read smoothly, which hinders comprehension for the whole class.)
- Why did Jesus' parents go to Jerusalem every year? For the Festival of the Passover
- How old was Jesus in this story? 12
- After the festival, Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem. How long did his parents travel on the way home before they noticed that he wasn't with them? One day
- Why were they not aware that he wasn't with them? They were traveling in a group with family and friends and they thought he was with other people in the group.
- When they couldn't find him among friends and family what did they do? They went back to Jerusalem to look for him.
- How long did it take to find him? 3 days.
- Where did they find him? At the temple.
- What was he doing? Sitting with the teachers, asking questions.
- What did the teachers think of Jesus? They were amazed at his understanding.
- What did his parents say when they found Him? "Son, why have you treated us like this? Your father and I have been anxiously searching for you."
- How did He answer them? "Why were you searching for me?" he asked. "Didn't you know I had to be in my Father's house?"
- What do you think he meant by that? That the temple should have been the first place they should have looked for him because this was the house of God, his Father, and he was doing what God wanted him to do.
- If you were lost, where would the most logical place be for anyone to find you, and what would you be doing? Would it be a place that God would like you to be and something that he would like you to be doing?
- Did Jesus stay there at the temple after that? No. He obeyed them and went back to Nazareth with them.
- What was Mary's reaction? She treasured these things in her heart.
- What ways did Jesus grow up? physically, mentally, spiritually and socially
- How do we grow physically? We eat food and we exercise our muscles
- How do we grow mentally? We go to school and study books to learn things
- How do we grow socially? We get together with friends and play with them and share with them etc.
- How do we grow spiritually? By going to church, reading the Bible, praying
- Are you growing spiritually?
- Let's pray and ask Jesus to help us to obey our parents and to grow physically, mentally, socially and spiritually…
During the remaining class time do activities that help to reinforce what the children have learned. Here are some suggestions…
Memorize the verse.
Luke 2:52 "And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man."
Watch a video of this story. Video #1
Read or listen to the devotional "Grow, Grow, Grow" by Keys for Kids
Play the game "Mother May I"
One child is chosen to be Mother. The others line up at least 10 feet away. Mother gives commands to each of the other players. Commands are such as, "Tim, you make take one half step forward." Tim must respond, "Mother, may I?" The mother than says, "Yes, you may." If Tim takes the step without asking for permission, he is out of the game. The first player to reach Mother is the winner and now gets to be the Mother.
Talk to the children about being obedient to their parents as Jesus was obedient to his.
Have the children use colors or pastels to draw their own vision of the story on a sketch pad page. Or have them color a color page related to the story. Color page #1 , Color page #2 , Color page #3 (scroll down to coloring through the Bible), Color page #4 , Color page #5
Have the children make the booklet "Jesus Gets Lost" by Jill Kemp and Richard Gunther at Lamb Songs. Scroll down.
Evaluate what the children have learned. While they are coloring or crafting ask each one what they learned today.
Send each child's parent an e-mail (or a hard copy) of the Parents' Page.


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The hand conversion handle is supplied as standard which makes the leaf blower an extremely useful leaf manager in areas where it is too restricted to operate a tractor.
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To the Editor:
Some of the most horrific consequences of same-sex marriage being passed in Massachusetts have been the effects in their public schools.
Massachusetts father David Parker tried to opt his five-year-old kindergartener son out of his class where a book seeking to normalize same-sex "marriage" and homosexual romance in the minds of very young children, "King and King," was being promoted. The school not only refused this father's request but also ended up having him arrested.
David Parker said in an interview with Family Research Council: "One of the reasons they did is they said, 'Same sex "marriage" is legal in Massachusetts, therefore we can broach it any time with your child.'" And when they are putting forward that it's equal, they're putting forward that it's a morally equal alternative and affirming it in the minds of children. Now these are young, impressionable children, and they know very well that there are many parents that do not hold these beliefs. But irrespective of that, in an intolerant manner, and in an aggressive manner, they are putting forward that we as parents do not even have the right to know what they are saying to our children.
Look for the same to happen here in Rhode Island if the Senate Judiciary Committee votes to send the same-sex marriage bill out of committee and onto the Senate floor. No amount of religious exemption protections will be able to protect our children from this type of indoctrination in our public schools.
Kara Young
Spreading that hyperbole and bigoted propganda far and wide, aren't you Kara? God forbid some people's children find out that gay families exist, because...well...they do. Despite your hysterical attempts to appeal to the anti-gay out there, your efforts will fail. Civil marriage equality is coming, whether you like it or not, because to deny gays that right is unConstitutional.
Your point Kara closely defines why many who desire to instill virtues and morals have pulled their children from these public "indoctrination" schools. Look at the devolution of the Department of Education over the last 4 decades after removing "prayer" from the classroom. The "anything goes" progressive march of paganism may play out on Earth but has no place in Heaven.
Indoctrination into what, exactly? That gay people exist, create families, and raise children? If living in denial and hating on people different than you are the rquirement for getting into heaven, I'll pass...
As a Pagan I have to say YOUR FULL of Crap Reneeville it's not an Any thing goes progressive march of Paganism. and if I have to capatileize THE C in Christain then you can at least show respect when your talking your ignorent crap. The pagan Faith has NO PROTECTION in this Nation yet here you are with your 3rd grade Brain trying to Blame others When all you had to do was MAKE A DIFFRENCE your self but you like most more then likely sat at home and prayed for your FAKE GOD OF MURDERES. TO STOP OR THE GAYS AS YOU PEOPLE SAY. YOU'RE OWN INDOCTRINATION IS SHOWING.
Kara, you must understand the ground rules. Anyone who expresses ANY view that questions the wisdom of homosexual marriage (about which I remain ambivalent) is a "hater!!", "bigot!!", "homophobe", "intolerant", etc, etc. Better to stifle debate, you see, than to engage it. Heather might, indeed, have "two mommies", or three daddies, or the current rage: three mommies and two daddies. But such arrangements do not equate to a marriage, nor are they desirable.
APAGAN: It might be time to seek decaf and/or non-alcoholic beer, but certainly one of the many remedial English classes taught at CCRI these days for Warwick's public high school graduates.
John Stark, you, Kara, and the rest, can believe whatever clap-trap you want. It's not what you believe that gets you labled a hater, bigot, or homophobe. It's using those beliefs to try to legally curtail the civil rights of your chosen disfavored group of people that earns you those titles. This debate has been going on for years, and what it has proven is that the opposition has come up empty time and again with any compelling reasons to deny gay couples civil marriage. Your pronouncement that families led by gay couples are not marriages or are undesirable in some way are just unfounded assertions on your part.
On a happier note, the Senate Judiciary Commitee sent the House marriage equality bill to the Senate floor for a vote tomorrow. We could have marriage equality in RI very soon!
John as usual you type a lot of letters, but you say very little. You and Kara love to act as if you are victims, victims of the make believe war on religion. Both of you like to make baseless claims, or claims for which you offer little or no documentation So when Kara tell the horror tale of the father getting arrested, she offers no original documentation to go with it, police reports for example. She also fails to give us an account of his arrest. That might be telling. I don't know about this case, but if it is true, it makes me wonder WHY he was arrested. To hear Kara tell it she makes it sound as if he was arrested because of his religious convictions, but that might not be the case. What was taking place when the cops slapped the cuffs on him? Was he calmly sharing his concerns, or was he acting in an erratic, threatening, or dangerous manner? Was he arrested for his convictions, or because he was a danger to himself and others? Like I said I don't know, but these are questions worth exploring and I am sure the answers would but the story in an interesting context.
Keep in mind Kara and her husband Chris are experts at getting arrested for disrupting public meetings, disorderly conduct and other valid charges. However Chris and Kara are skilled at making it seem as if these arrests are not based on their behavior or breaking the law, but rather their religious beliefs. A prime example of this has to do with a political debate Chris was invited to take part in. All participants of the debate were told beforehand that NO ONE could bring any props on stage; signs, charts, models and the like were prohibited, FOR ALL DEBATERS. Chris was well aware of this, just as all members of the panel were. Yet, Chris chose to violate this contract and bring a statue of the Virgin Mary on stage. When he was asked to remove it based on the "no prop" rule, which he was well aware of, he made such a fuss that he held up the start of the debate for an hour. Not only does the show that Chris thinks his religious beliefs put him above the rules, but to hear him tell the story he was ejected from the meeting because of his religious convictions, not because he violated and agreement he willingly and knowingly entered into. He made it sound like he was a victim of the so called war on religion, rather than a victim of his own conduct.
I recount that event for two reasons. First it is a great illustration of what I was pointing out about the priest. He may have been arrested, but that arrest may have been based on valid reasons, not his theology. Second the account of the "statute capper" shows that Chris and Kara have a pattern of making it look like they are victims of religious discrimination when they are REALLY victims of their own behavior.
Furthermore Kara offers no evidence of the harm she claims will come to children. Just saying there is harm does not mistake it true. How about some empirical data folks?
Finally John to address your point "Kara, you must understand the ground rules. Anyone who expresses ANY view that questions the wisdom of homosexual marriage (about which I remain ambivalent) is a "hater!!", "bigot!!", "homophobe", "intolerant", etc, etc. " No, a well formed augment based on empirical evidence, with documentation will get you more respect than the incoherent babblings of Kara's and her ilk above .The other part of entering a dialog is understanding that your points can and will be challenged, and the challenging of your IDEAS are not an attack on you as a person
. Unfortunately people from Kara's camp don't understand this. They see any exploration of their ideas as a threat to them rather than the way the "free market place of ideas work" your comment above is evidence of your lack of understanding of this process as well.
On the happiest note of all, marriage equality is all but a done deal here now. The Senate came through! Good times!
Dave/Paul/Whoever: Point of clarifcation: I really don't care what willing adults do to/with one another. For the State to grant it's Blessing is another matter. I have no reason to believe that RI's electorate would disapprove of homosexual "marriage". And if so, why not a mother, three fathers, and a peguin? Oops, sorry, is that 'hateful' from someone who attended their sister's "commtitment ceremony"?
FYI: John, the state gives it's blessing to many things some people don't agree with. That doesn't give those people the right to deny others their civil rights. Your clumsy reference to multiple partner and beastial relationships is noted and rejected. "commitment ceremony" Sounds like you look down your nose at your sister's relationship with her partner as inferior to yours. Sad...


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Radiology is a branch of medicine that uses imaging technology to diagnose and treat disease.
Radiology may be divided into two different areas, diagnostic radiology and interventional radiology. The field of therapeutic radiology, which uses x-rays to treat cancer, is now called radiation oncology.
Doctors who specialize in radiology are called radiologists.
Alternative Names
Interventional radiology; Diagnostic radiology; X-ray imaging
Diagnostic radiology helps health care professionals see structures inside your body. Using these images, the radiologist or other physicians can often:
- Diagnose the cause of your symptoms
- Monitor how well your body is responding to a treatment you are receiving for your disease or condition
- Screen for different illnesses, such as breast cancer or heart disease
The most common types of diagnostic radiology include:
Computed tomography(CT), also know as a CAT scan (computerized axial tomography)
- CT angiography
- Fluoroscopy with scanning, including upper GI and barium enema
Magnetic resonance imaging(MRI) Magnetic resonance angiography(MRA) Mammography
- Nuclear medicine, which includes such tests as a
bone scan, thyroid scan, and thallium cardiac stress test
- Plain
x-rays Positron emission tomography, also called PET imaging or a PET scan Ultrasound
Interventional radiology uses imaging to help guide the doctor when inserting catheters, wires, and other small instruments and tools into your body.
Doctors can use this technology to diagnose or treat conditions in almost any part of the body, instead of needing to directly look inside of your body through a scope (camera) or surgery.
Some of these conditions include cancers or tumors, blockages in your arteries and veins, fibroids in the uterus, back pain, gallstones and gallbladder problems, and thyroid disorders.
The doctor will make no incision (cut) or only a very small one. You rarely need to stay in the hospital afterwards. Most patients need either
Radiologists who perform these types of procedure receive 1 or 2 extra years of training after they have finished medical school and basic training in radiology.
Examples of interventional radiology procedures include:
Angiographyor angioplastyand stent placement Catheter embolization
- Vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty
Needle biopsiesof different organs, such as the lungs and thyroid
- Radiofrequency ablation
- Breast biopsy, guided either by
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Highmark delays PMMP further
Provider feedback has prompted Highmark Inc. to delay full implementation of a controversial program for a second time.
Last week, the company posted a notice that the "soft implementation" deadline on its Physical Medicine Management Program had been extended from Sept. 30 to Dec. 31, 2012.
Groups including the Pennsylvania Chiropractic Association, Chiropractic Fellowship of PA, PA Occupational Therapy Association and PA Physical Therapy Association have mounted a campaign asking legislators and the state insurance department to intervene and ban Highmark from implementing PMMP.
The groups say the program makes decisions based upon cost to the insurer, not what's best for the patient, and the groups report repeated problems.
In news releases about PMMP, Highmark said in 2010 it paid more than $100 million for chiropractic-related services, second only to cardiac care, and nearly $100 million for occupational and physical therapy combined and believes "close to one-third of these claims may not represent optimal utilization."
The implementation, Highmark said, "is due, in large part, to increasing demands from our employer group customers for products that promote quality, medically appropriate care and value for their employees."
PMMP affects physical therapy, occupational therapy and manipulation (chiropractic and osteopathic) services.
PMMP administrator Healthways WholeHealth Networks Inc. authorizes visits based on medical necessity criteria. Highmark itself determines eligible procedures/units based on medical policy for visits approved by Healthways.
As of Sept. 1, Highmark commercial and Medicare Advantage members must be registered with the program at initial visits, and beyond eight visits in a year providers must submit a treatment plan for authorization.
Registration and authorization are still required during the implementation period, but Highmark will not issue denials based on medical necessity or appropriateness.


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The Inspiration of the Playmaker
Michael Irvin accepted his induction to the Hall of Fame with heartfelt tears and the biggest smile you ever seen. I found myself crying, then laughing, smiling and cheering, what an emotional rollercoaster.
Jerry Jones' introduction of Michael Irvin was simply perfect. You could tell he was so proud and honored to be there. He took Cowboys fans back to the 90's and showed us how dedicated Michael Irvin really was. He gave everything on the field, up until his final game in 1999.
As Michael Irvin stepped up to the mic, I had no idea what to expect. I knew it would be an emotional speech, but I had no idea how he would touch everyone who was listening.
Irvin covered everything, from family to fans, to his faith and even the meaning of the game. He talked about his highs and his lows. He admitted that he had made some bad decisions in life and believed he did not belong amongst these great men in Canton, Ohio. But then he went on to say one of the most inspirational quotes that I will remember forever: Look Up, Get Up and Don't Ever Give Up!
I know every Cowboy fan watching was proud of Michael, but I guarantee every single person watching, fan or not, was moved by that speech. He really stepped up and showed what a great heart he has despite the bad reputation that has followed him throughout his life.
Yes, you are right Michael, it's more than just a game, and believe me when I say you are more than just a player, you're an inspiration. May God bless "your latter days more than your former".


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Key shifts in U.S. corn production are decelerating yield growth, according to a new report released today by researchers at the Rabobank International Food & Agribusiness Research and Advisory (FAR) group. The report, titled "Can Corn Keep Up?" finds that yields are likely to grow at a much slower rate than historical and trendline analysis would suggest and anticipate 2012 growth will be below current USDA estimates.
The FAR group's "Can Corn Keep Up?" report notes that increased corn acres on less productive land, and reduced crop rotation make it unlikely that U.S. corn yield will increase significantly enough to move world grain stocks out of historically low levels. The report also notes only a 50% probability that U.S. corn production will keep up with worldwide demand.
"We've known for some time that corn yield increases will not be able to keep up with the surging global consumption," notes Sterling Liddell, global strategist with the Rabobank Food & Agribusiness Research and Advisory team. "In the next three to five years, there is very little room for error as ethanol, exporters and livestock feeders all compete for the available supply."
The report delves into factors such as the recent and dramatic expansion of planted geographies, decreases in crop rotation, increased density of plant populations and the slowing growth of technological advancements that had been fueling the growth in yields year over year.
"To this point, technology has played an important role in advancing the yield curve," says Liddell. "However, at this point, we don't see game-changing technology on the immediate horizon that would enable producers to make faster strides toward replenishing world grain stocks."
About the FAR Sustainability Series
As the population increases to a projected nine billion people by 2050, the world and particularly the United States will need to rely on improved productivity to optimize our natural resources. Over the past five to seven years the supply of global coarse grains has failed to keep up with demand, which has led to higher commodity prices and created incentives for heavier production of corn in the U.S. Over the coming months, the Rabobank Food and AgriBusiness Research (FAR) Team will report on a series of issues which may, over time, restrict the breadth and intensity of US corn production. Each of these events could have an impact on the long-term sustainability of the amount of production currently demanded by the global markets. This Sustainability Series will be released over the course of 2012 and into early 2013.


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You first need to select your timezone so that your system knows where it is
located. Look for your timezone in
# ls /usr/share/zoneinfo
(Suppose you want to use Europe/Brussels)# cp /usr/share/zoneinfo/Europe/Brussels /etc/localtime (Next set the timezone)# echo "Europe/Brussels" > /etc/timezone
The core around which all distributions are built is the Linux kernel. It is the
layer between the user programs and your system hardware. Gentoo provides its
users several possible kernel sources. A full listing with description is
available at the
Now install it using
# emerge gentoo-sources
When you take a look in
# ls -l /usr/src/linux lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 12 Oct 13 11:04 /usr/src/linux -> linux-
Now it is time to configure and compile your kernel source. You can use
If you want to manually configure your kernel, continue now with
Manually configuring a kernel is often seen as the most difficult procedure a Linux user ever has to perform. Nothing is less true -- after configuring a couple of kernels you don't even remember that it was difficult ;)
However, one thing
Now go to your kernel source directory and execute
# cd /usr/src/linux # make menuconfig
You will be greeted with several configuration sections. We'll first list some options you must activate (otherwise Gentoo will not function, or not function properly without additional tweaks).
Make sure that every driver that is vital to the booting of your system (such as
SCSI controller, ...) is compiled
Now select the correct system type and processor type. If you don't know what
kind of IA64 system type you have,
System type --->
(Change according to your system)DIG-compliant Processor type ---> (Change according to your system)Itanium 2
Now go to
File systems ---> Pseudo Filesystems ---> [*] /proc file system support [*] Virtual memory file system support (former shm fs)
(Select one or more of the following options as needed by your system)<*> Reiserfs support <*> Ext3 journalling file system support <*> JFS filesystem support <*> Second extended fs support <*> XFS filesystem support (Be sure to enable VFAT support for the EFI partition)DOS/FAT/NT Filesystems ---> <*> VFAT (Windows-95) fs support (Enable GPT partition label support if you used that previouslyPartition Types ---> [*] Advanced partition selection ... [*] EFI GUID Partition support
If you are using PPPoE to connect to the Internet or you are using a dial-up modem, you will need the following options in the kernel:
Device Drivers ---> Network device support ---> <*> PPP (point-to-point protocol) support <*> PPP support for async serial ports <*> PPP support for sync tty ports
The two compression options won't harm but are not definitely needed, neither
does the
If you require it, don't forget to include support in the kernel for your ethernet card.
If you have an Intel CPU that supports HyperThreading (tm), or you have a multi-CPU system, you should activate "Symmetric multi-processing support":
Processor type and features ---> [*] Symmetric multi-processing support
If you use USB Input Devices (like Keyboard or Mouse) don't forget to enable those as well:
Device Drivers ---> [*] HID Devices ---> <*> USB Human Interface Device (full HID) support
When you've finished configuring the kernel, continue with
Now that your kernel is configured, it is time to compile and install it. Exit the configuration and start the compilation process:
# make && make modules_install
When the kernel has finished compiling, copy the kernel image to
# cp vmlinux.gz /boot/
Now continue with
If you are reading this section, you have chosen to use our
Now that your kernel source tree is installed, it's now time to compile your
kernel by using our
Now, let's see how to use genkernel. First, emerge the genkernel ebuild:
# emerge genkernel
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THEY DON'T work for major corporations or have massive R & D budgets. They don't advertise and most don't have their own Web sites. Yet their obscure ideas and inventions may be more suited to solving problems on the farm than just about anything you've ever seen. Who better, after all, to invent things for the farm than working farmers, metalworkers and carpenters? All types were present at the 2005 Inventors Congress in Redwood Falls, MN. And each shared a common vision: to use the power of invention to make their own jobs easier and then share their discoveries with the world. Here's a look at some of their innovative ideas.
Rock Picker Assist
Roger Moe, a farmer from Springfield, MN, was tired of getting in and out of his Bobcat while picking rocks out of his fields. So he invented this hydraulically powered attachment that digs up and flips the rock into the loader bucket without gouging a big hole in the field.
Moe isn't interested in selling his invention directly to farmers. However, ambitious marketers should contact Moe at 36911 200th St., Springfield, MN 56087, 507/723-5947.
Steve's Hitch
This skid-steer attachment turns any skid loader into a land-based "tugboat" for all your heavy pull-behind equipment. A World Ag Expo top-ten winner in 2005, Steve's Hitch is handy for maneuvering equipment into and out of tight spaces such as packed machine sheds. The attachment goes on the front bucket area of the loader to work with hitches, including goose neck, clevis/tongue, ball and pintle styles.
Price starts at $2,795, depending on accessories. Contact inventors Steve and Fran Gerres, Dept. FIN, Box 24, Belle Plaine, MN 56011, 612/242-6226, www.steveshitch.com.
Niffty Lift
This rolling jack lifts mower decks and trailer tongues in one quick motion. Inventors Harold Fratzke and Kevin Peterson say they designed the lift for jacking up zero-turn-radius mowers from the frame, not the deck, so mower owners and repair shops can make repairs without the cumbersome process of removing the mower deck. With a lifting capacity of 400 lbs., the Niffty Lift also works well for effortlessly moving two-wheel trailers, ATVs or conventional lawn tractors by attaching to the hitch hole. A safety T-bar can be lowered and secured with pin holders while the load is in the lifted position.
Price ranges from $169 to $220, depending on accessories including ball hitches and extender arms. Contact Niffty Lift, Dept. FIN, 2578 S. Hwy. 59, Marshall, MN 56258, 507/532-3605, www.nifftylift.com.
This heavy-duty hydraulically powered double arm bucket attaches to a skid-steer loader to improve loading, securing and unloading ungainly loads. It looks and works a bit like those grabber buckets lumber companies use to move logs. With its aggressive pivoting action, it reaches out and pulls loads in with powerful hydraulics. It would probably work nicely with fodder, hay, tight silage, rocks and, well, logs.
Price is $2,700. Contact Ken's Enterprises, Dept. FIN, 48069 192nd St., Toronto, SD 57268, 605/794-8181.
If you think the carpenter's tri-square is the handiest woodworking tool ever invented, take a look at this. Invented by longtime professional carpenters George Leigh and Jay Nelson, the RediSquare is 14 tools in one, yet fits easily in a toolbox. Some of the functions include a zero-pivot protractor for angles from 0 to 90∞, level vials for plumb and angle finding, a retractable extension arm for wider materials, mounting holes, clips and a 12-in. magnetic strip for secure mounting on many types of materials. There's even a special mounting saddle for a tape measure and ports for pens, pencils and screwdrivers.
Price: $49.95. Contact AllRedi Tools Co., Dept. FIN, 1000 S. Gordon Dr., Sioux Falls, SD 57110, 605/310-5921.
Many farmers who visited the 2005 Inventors Congress immediately recognized the value of this product, commenting that they have had trouble with corn stubble plucking out the stay pin that's supposed to keep conventional drawbar pins secure. The farmer-inventor, Kenneth Harwick, said he has experienced these same troubles for years, occasionally losing equipment on the road or in the field when the standard pin bounced out. He solved the problem by inventing the Hitchpinplus, which secures a locking bar from the top rather than the bottom. A second version of his invention also allows use of a padlock to prevent equipment theft.
The Hitchpinplus and Hitchpinplus II both work with a D-pin hitch up to 1⅛ in. in diameter. Both sell for $10 and are available in green, red or black. Contact Kenneth Harwick, Dept. FIN, 724 7th Ave., Madison, MN 56256, 320/598-3268.


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Pelle needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 26 designs submitted by 12 freelance designers.
We are a small company working on a revolutionary new payment system for designers, programmers, charities and small businesses.
Our system is based on virtual currencies similar to what is seen in games as well as credits used by mobile phone companies.
The Pico in our name signifies small. This does not mean we are a micro payment company. Rather the small signifies a small currency. Payments are more likely to be large as in what a designer receives for a job.
Designers, programmers, small businesses, community activists, open source projects and charities.
See attached screen shot for an example of our current website design or go to http://picomoney.com/picos/all
Our main color scheme is
brown background #482F25
gold text #FDEA1F
we also use shades of the above brown and white and black.
The font we use is:
The logo should not include name but feel free to include it to the right of the logo as an example.
We want a fun, maybe slightly cartoonish but bold logo using the above yellow, white and black. It should work well on the brown background but should work on any background including white.
We want the logo to symbolize small money. You could use a coin with something symbolizing small or friendly or human or community on it's face. Maybe a stylized human pictogram turned into a currency symbol.
While we want to show something to do with money we are not interested in most symbolism normally associated with banks, such as doric columns, eagles, blue, green etc.
Please no clip art.
Deliverables are:
png's with vertical heights 40px, 80px, 100px, 160px, 200px, 320px, 400px
svg (or AI but SVG is preferred)
Find out how a design contest works or learn more about our logo design services.


text: Okay...I have just barely start piecing my "Danbury" quilt, and I am ALREADY thinking about the pattern for the hand quilting. I have been in several sites and EVERYTHING looks beautiful! How does one narrow down the choices? I know I like leaves and vines but even that has a wide variety. Tell me what you do to make a final choice.


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The deadline for reaching agreement on a new labor contract governing America's 29 West Coast ports passes at 5 p.m. Tuesday, and the scant amount of insight or information on the future status of a new contract worries many.
About 12.5 percent of the U.S. GDP currently flows through the ports, and 9.2 million jobs across America — including 3.7 million in California alone — depend on the efficient flow of goods on and off the docks. Industries spanning agriculture to manufacturing, from autos to electronics, and across all sectors of retail are currently scampering to implement contingency plans given that neither a new contract nor a contract extension has been announced.
Both the Pacific Maritime Association, which represents the shipping companies and employers, and the International Longshore Workers Union, which represents the 20,000 dock workers throughout the ports in California, Oregon and Washington, are staying tight-lipped about the talks that have been ongoing for two months. It has been widely reported that rising health care costs are a major sticking point, given that the longshoremen, retirees and their families enjoy one of the most envied health care plans available in America today, with unlimited coverage at little or no cost. Also, it's also understood that West Coast ports have been leaking market share for the past decade or more, as competing ports on America's East and Gulf coasts have been lowering costs, improving performance and building infrastructure to attract greater shipping volumes. Global manufacturing patterns too are shifting, putting more origination points closer to East and Gulf coast destinations.
Suddenly, the West Coast is not the monopoly it used to be — and current lack of an agreement or extension only hastens shippers' efforts to further diversify their transportation networks. In Southern California, the information "blackout" by PMA and ILWU only fuels the worries of employees, families, politicians, communities and businesses small and large, who together wonder if we'll see a repeat of 2002's billion-dollar-per-day coast-wide shut down. Information is limited, but the questions aren't:
• How close are the parties to reaching a new contract?
• What issues have already been fully resolved, and which still remain?
• Will an extension be formalized to assuage concerns while talks continue?
• Will the union engage in work slowdowns if an extension can't be signed?
• Can the ports continue to operate efficiently, with everyday issues and grievances resolved amicably, without an extension?
Given the critical importance of the ports in today's local and regional economies, and for the sake of the millions of people who depend on the uninterrupted flow of goods in and out of America, we call upon the ILWU and PMA to lift the veil of secrecy so that everyone who relies on the ports has visibility into the progress of the talks. Such transparency is essential, especially given what is at stake now — and for years to come.
Gary L. Toebben is president and CEO of the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce.


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Are Old iPhones a Gateway Drug?
Sales of Apple's newest iPhone are not impressing analysts. But there's a good chance most of those people buying older iPhones will eventually upgrade to a new iPhone, MarketWatch's Quentin Fottrell reports on digits. Photo: Getty Images.
This transcript has been automatically generated and may not be 100% accurate.
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June 13, 2010
already thinking about fall
Sassy and maybe dying my hair again. Then when it comes time for all of this, I'll be watching The Virgin Suicides and wanting to go prance around in a field on a hot summer day. In a long white dress. Catching lightning bugs. Dammit, Daria!


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Celebrating illustration, design, cartoon and comic art of the mid-20th century.
Friday, May 16, 2008
Gilbert Bundy's Gals: "...always beauts, and no foolin' about them."
Bundy actually borrowed a huge antique mahogany 'three-way looking glass' from a friend, damaged it while hauling it up two flights of stairs, then was unable to achieve the effect he wanted by using it.
"I finally posed my model backwards or sideways in three different poses, one for each panel of the mirror, and worked direct," Bundy told the author, "Then I combined the three to get the triple-reflection effect."
Because a mirror reverses the image, Bundy had to reverse each version of the girl... then discoverd at the last minute that the legs in one panel were in the wrong position. These are the sort of error details Post readers loved to write in about - and that Post editors took very seriously. In spite of the error looking the way Bundy had wanted it to, "with next to no time left, Bundy frantically got his painted lady to put her best leg forward and the illustration was saved."
Painted ladies and best legs were a common theme in Bundy's career.
"Until the New Look made a well-turned ankle a thing of the moment instead of the past, the hallmark of a Gilbert Bundy illustration was a shapley pair of legs at full length. They were always beauts, and no foolin' about them."
Just the other day, Kent Steine sent the pin-up above and writes, "This is from the Ted Saucier (cocktail mixing ) book, "Bottoms Up". The cover has the Dorn piece reprinted in numerous thumbnail sized repeats. The Bundy is contained within."
"As you well know illustrators were considered celebrities in the old days, and among many other things, often had cocktails named after them in places like the Stork Club, 21, The Iron Gate, and the Cafe DeArtiste (Cornwell and Mr. Reilly lived above, in the Hotel De Artiste)."
"Bundy's 'Piccadilly Circus', was a concoction of: jigger of dry gin, 1/3 French vermouth, dash of absinthe, dash of grenadine, ice. . . shake well, strain into a cocktail glass."
Speaking of girls, booze and social clubs, one last point of note is Gilbert Bundy's long association with Esquire magazine, for which Bundy began producing cartoons in the early 1930's. In The Illustrator in America, author Walt Reed credits Bundy's "deftly drawn, risqué humor" as being integral to the early success of that magazine.
As luck would have it, my pal Mike Lynch posted some scans just this week from the Esquire 25th Anniversary Cartoon Album, including one by Gilbert Bundy.
My Gilbert Bundy Flickr set.
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Esquire Magazine was considered pretty daring for kids. During the 50's when I was a teenager, I would occasionally find the somewhat taboo Esquire Magazine in our house, buried at the bottom of a stack of monthly magazines, as many parents back then considered it an adult magazine, and not to be displayed for kids to eyeball. That was all we needed to sneak a peek at those very provocative illos., like Gil Bundy's. Checking out the latest issue, was a real adrenalin rush for a 50's kid. Who needed drugs??... looking back on it, Bundy and other sexy women illustrators, were unknowingly doing a public service.ReplyDelete
Tom Watson
- rich6:53 AM
He he he, good comment, Tom!ReplyDelete
The 50's were quite adventurous times for teenagers, "sneaking peeks"...
What's that Union Jack flag on top of "Bottoms Up" here?
Does he want to convey something?
I just love the way he painted the fur of that mirrored lady.
history of Illus. class never got to mr.bundy . thanks for turning me on to this guy!ReplyDelete
gr8 post!
Thanks for your comments, everyone - glad you enjoyed our week on Bundy - and I'm pleased to hear I've introduced you to this wonderful artist, deryke!ReplyDelete
It seems to me that the mirror was the least of Bundy's problems on that oil painting. He was brilliant with watercolor, but his oil painting left something to be desired. (Maybe he sprained his wrist lugging that big mirror up the stairs?)ReplyDelete
Today I was in the library, browsing the bargain book section, when one book in particular caught my eye - an old encyclopedia of cocktails, illustrated with vintage pin-ups. Of course, I'm talking about "Bottoms Up". At only ten cents, it's by far the greatest score I've gotten in a while! A real treasure.ReplyDelete
Anyway, I quickly flipped through the book on my way out of the library, and instantly recognized Bundy's Piccadilly Circus illustration, from seeing it on this blog. It was very cool to click back here, and learn a tidbit or two about the book I've just bought.
...and this is as good a time as any to come out of lurking and say how much I enjoy your writings here. Thanks so much for keeping this blog up! I love it!
- Anonymous6:28 PM
I've been a huge fan of Gilbert Bundy for years -- he makes it look so easy, and his use of color is always spot on (and better than Hurst's). Thanks!ReplyDelete


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PoultryNet® 12/48/3 (with drivable posts)
48" tall, portable electric fence used to contain chickens and other poultry. Same electrifiable mesh as PoultryNet® 12/48/3, but with stronger and stiffer drivable posts.
The drivable posts (.75" dia.) are much stronger and stiffer than standard line posts and can be pounded in with a dead-blow hammer or mallet. Fence installs easily in hard/frozen soils as well as soft soils. Pushing in posts is no longer necessary.
One roll (100 ft) weighs only 27 lbs. You will need a fence energizer to electrify the net.
Which PoultryNet® is right for you?We offer many fences to fit your situation, including complete kits, different heights and lengths, multiple colors, drivable posts and positive/negative options for dry soils. Visit this link to compare all PoultryNet options.
No extra gates needed. Just turn off the energizer and pull the first post to create an opening. For added convenience, a PoultryNet® Gate can be used to provide easy access without the need to turn the energizer off.
Same mesh as standard 48" PoultryNet, but with stronger and stiffer drivable posts. Excellent for those with hard/frozen soils or that lack the hand-strength to insert the posts into soft soils. Brown drive-caps indicate these posts are drivable.
Common Uses
- Contain and control the movement of chickens, ducks and other poultry on a daily or weekly basis.
- Rotate poultry to fresh grass as a food source and to reduce disease risks.
- Keep small flocks in the backyard. When managed well, chickens are an indispensable garden tool—turning pesky insects and weeds into rich compost.
- Keeps out deer, bear, raccoons, rabbits, foxes, coyotes, stray dogs and skunks.
- Can be used to contain and control livestock other than poultry, such as sheep, goats, cattle and guard dogs.
|PoultryNet® 12/48/3 with Drivable Posts
|48" installed
|Horizontal Strands
|12 (11 conductive)
|Vertical Strands
|Plastic strings, spaced every 3"
|Roll Length
|Premium Superconductor
|Electrical Resistance
|35 Ω/per 1000'
|Line Post Options
|Single Spike (DS)
Drivable Post (DP)
|Line Post Material
|White PVC, 0.75" diameter
|Spike Length/Diameter
|Distance Between Posts
|Horizontal Spacings
|2", 2", 2", 2", 4", 4", 4", 6", 6", 8", 8"
(from bottom to top)
Each roll comes with 1 Warning Sign and 1 Repair Kit.
- #201850 - $1.70 per ft (100' roll with drivable posts)
See PDFs and videos above for additional installation instructions.
Electric fence is a pain barrier, not a physical barrier. A common mistake is not electrifying it. Animals may escape or become entangled (and may die). On a % basis, entanglement is very rare, but it can and does occur. If animals are scared or starved it will not keep them in. The first time you put the animals in the net, you should be available to watch them for a while. That way if one were to get into the fence and get caught, you can turn the power off and get them loose.
Netting must be moved when tall grass covers the lower "hot" strands. The alternative? Apply a strip of herbicide to kill vegetation.
Warning! Due to risk of fire, do NOT use continuous output energizers with electric netting or electro-plastic conductors such as rope, twine or tape. Use only with a low or wide impedance intermittent pulse energizer. (Fi-Shock™ brand energizers which are sold as low impedance, continuous current output should NOT be used with electric netting.) All energizers sold on Premier's website use an intermittent pulse and are suitable for use with electric netting.
Dry conditions and wintertime usage may reduce the effectiveness of electric fencing. Ice and heavy snow can flatten netting and thereby damage it.
Dry or frozen ground may cause post spikes to bend or break if inserted with force. Pilot holes may be needed. We recommend using drivable or single spike posts in hard soils. Double spike posts provide more stability when the ground is soft.
With PoultryNet, the bottom hot wire can slip off of the plastic portion of the end posts onto the metal spikes. This will cause a dead short and no energy will be on the fence. Unhook the energizer and slide the hot wire back onto the post. Reconnect the energizer to the net and test.
Listed below are recommended optional components. Your particular situation may require alternative recommendations. Please call and talk to our fence consultants if there are any questions at 800-282-6631.
Energizer Kits
Solar IntelliShock® 60 Energizer KitItem #113350 -
Solar powered 0.60 joule energizer used with electric fences to contain sheep, goats, poultry, swine, cattle and horses. Effective against predators.$273.00
Energizer Kits
HotShock 5 (Plug-In) Energizer KitItem #1120052 -
A versatile 110V AC or 12V DC unit which can be used as a plug-in energizer or as a battery energizer. Adapts from one style to the other in a few seconds.$150.35
Energizer Kits
HotShock 5 (Battery) Energizer KitItem #1120053 -
A 110V AC or 12V DC electric fence energizer used to contain poultry, cattle, sheep, goats, horses and guard dogs. Effective against predators.$119.80
Energizer Kits
Kube 4000 (Plug-In) Energizer KitItem #115111 -
An economic 110V wide-impedance electric fence energizer kit used for medium length fences.$217.70
Posts and Accessories
FiberTuff™ Post, 48" tall, 22mm diaItem #208055 -
Strong, stiff step-in support post for ends and corners of temporary and semi-permanent netting.$4.98
Fence Connectors and Accessories
Dead Blow Hammer for Drivable Net PostsItem #205015 -
Use this hammer to install Premier electric fence with drivable posts.$9.60
Fence Connectors and Accessories
5-Light Wireless Fence TesterItem #200006 -
Low cost 5-light wireless tester to measure approximate fence voltage. Used to determine if your energizer/charger is working properly.$15.00
Fence Connectors and Accessories
Warning SignItem #346000 -
Attaches to an electric fence to warn people that the fence is electrified.$0.98
Handling Equipment
Ground Rod and/or Connecting Pin, 3 ftItem #151200 -
Effectively ground energizers or firmly secure handling equipment. Galvanized pin is resilient to rust and wear.$5.80
Fence Connectors and Accessories
Clamp—for Ground RodItem #151800 -
Simple hose clamp firmly holds negative leads from the energizer to the ground rod.$1.55
Energizer Solar Panels and Accessories
MaxiShock Double Insulated Cable, 100'Item #164207 -
Premier's MaxiShock 7 strand cable covered with a double layer of pliable plastic insulation.$29.00
PoultryNet Gate (4 ft x 48" tall), black/whiteItem #340605 -
Provides easy access in/out of netting enclosures without the need to turn off the fence energizer. Same electrified mesh as 48" tall PoultryNet®.$58.00
Posts and Accessories
NetPost 19/48/DP (white) - For: PoultryNet 12/48/3, ElectroFence Gates & PoultryNet GatesItem #205012 -
Replacement line posts for Premier's netting. Designs for each type of net, double or single spike.$3.55
Fence Connectors and Accessories
Repair Kit for PoultryNet, PoultryNet Plus, ElectroStop, ElectroStop Plus & E'StopItem #201710 -
A handy repair kit that includes all of the essentials to patch tears and holes in electric net fences.$2.00
Fence Connectors and Accessories
Brass Ferrules for NettingItem #200500 -
Neat item used to repair broken horizontals in electric netting.$0.14
Fence Connectors and Accessories
Replacement - Electrical clip for nettingItem #200900 -
This clip is designed to connect all the horizontals on any electrified netting together electrically.$0.25
Fence Connectors and Accessories
Cord retainer (replacement only) for 19mm/.75" net postsItem #206503 -
Replacement clip designed for the steel spikes on posts.$0.15
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David B from Tennessee
As noted by another reviewer, the poles are a bit too flexible. I knew beforehand that the poles are 12.5' apart, so I also ordered the FiberTuff poles to fill in between to great effect. I consider the rest of the fence top notch thus far.
Vincent C from New York
Definitely the best netting we have used. The posts are stout and the fence is so easy to set-up, with it's drivable posts, in our hard and very rocky soil. Haven't had any problems with it. We have set it up in pastures and through the woods. Previously used regular two spike step-in netting from a different manufacturer and was very disappointed. Love this netting for chickens, goats and pigs! Definitely getting more rolls for this year.
Trisha A from Texas
This is, by far, my favorite poultry netting I've purchased - from Premier and from another company. Our ground is hard during the dry summers, so I love being able to drive it with our dead blow hammers or rubber mallets and get them to stay in place. If it sags, I simply support it with support posts.
Anne D from Virginia
This fence did not meet my expectations. Although the poles are drivable, they are still very flexible and spaced too far between each other. So after I've driven them into the ground, they bend and the fence sags. The poles need to be stiffer. Or, if not, then there need to be twice as many poles in the net. Also, extra poles are not available for purchase so I can't even buy more to put in the sagging regions. I'm pretty disappointed buy the functionality of this fence. I should also note that this is the third fence from Premier1 that I've used, so I know their fencing products pretty well.


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Some customers have been running into a problem when adding patches and fixes to their 8.0 WebSphere environments. The most common issue exists within existing environments that were not originally installed with Rational Automation Framework.
When installing WebSphere with IBM Installation Manager, depending on whether you do it silently or via the GUI. The agent dataLocation is set behind the scenes with a default. This default value, can be seen in the following locations (depending on if you are using Windows or Linux/Unix. I will explain using Windows in this example. Same as for Linux with variations to file paths.
Windows (C:\Program Files (x86)\IBM\Installation Manager\eclipse\configuration) -- Config.ini---
cic.appDataLocation=C\:\\ProgramData\\IBM\\Installation Manager --- Agent Data Default Location ---
This can be changed after an installation of WebSphere has been installed. So the data location may be different.
The agent data location is used to store files such as Eclipse p2 repositories and installed.xsd/xsl and installRegistry.xml. These files are important for IM to recognize what you already have installed on your system. What version of WAS and keep track of patches and fixes that have been added.
The issue with RAF is that it launches the IBM Installation Manager using imcl and passes an argument called -dataLocation to the Installation Manager. Since RAF uses a different dataLocation than the IM default. There will be no record of WAS already being installed. This is different than if you had installed WAS with RAF. RAF would have set that dataLocation to the RAF default dataLocation on the install. Thus removing this issue during updates and fixes.
I do not recommend trying to change the ANT tasks. Although, it can be done. You can change the ANT task and remove the flag from being passed. I wont talk about this hear because unless you remember you did that. It could hinder future installs of WAS with RAF. Since RAF is intended to be an all or nothing product. At least in my opinion.
The best way to work around this issue, is to play with the response file. There are many ways to get a working response file. Which leads me into the second part of the issue when updating and applying fixes with RAF.
When installing WAS with RAF. RAF It passes in an offering ID and profile ID that are the same. So when it comes time to update, the ID's match. When installing WAS without RAF. Installation Manager creates the profile ID and offering ID which are different than what RAF would use. RAF my see what you have installed, but if the ID's do not match. It will either fail or attempt to install the "new product" because the ID's do not exist in the agent dataLocation.
The installation process works like this.
1. Checks the media tree location for disk1/disk.inf. (You can get away with just putting the disk.inf in the media tree location and nothing else. If this is an existing installation there is no need to have the full media for you are not installing anything.)
2. Checks to see if IM is installed. (Keep in mind, you must have the exact same IM media on your RAF server as you have installed on the target system. If you do not, it will install IM again with the different version. This you do not want. You can also not get away without having the IM media in the RAF media tree.)
3. If already installed, it checks to see if updates are needed. It will either update or not.
4. It then creates the response file and will install the fixes / patches. (As long as you have the PATCHES= or (portal) FIXES= etc. (You can find more on those values in the RAF IBM Infocenter)
The most least invasive way to fix the issue noted in this blog is to get your own response file and place it on the framework server. The easiest way is to start IM from the command line, passing in the -record and -skipInstall parameters. This will allow you to build a response file. The only thing to note would be the repository location being used.
-record and -skipinstall can be found in the IBM InfoCenter for the version of Installation Manager that you have.
Once you have a working response file. Put that response file on the framework server and use it to run your updates or fixes. The location on the framework server is as follows.
NOTE: If you have tried and failed previously. There will be a response file at the location below. You can open it up and place the new response file text there.
RAFServer/rafw/work/<environmentName>/cells/<CellName>/ etc.
If you have not attempted this yet. The location below:
Will contain the templates used with the locations set as variables that are passed into the script before it is copied into the work directory location above.
Sometimes it is easiest to just run it once, let it fail, and use that response file. Since changing the template response file can be more dangerous for later installs updates etc.
You can then use this response file to do all of your updates to an existing environment for the future, until this issue has been fixed.
This can get really complicated. So I would encourage individuals using Portal and WAS to contact support with further issues. The easiest way to work with Portal updates is via the FIXES. There is a direct fix action that can be ran quickly. This is a "hidden" action because it can not be seen from the eclipse UI or the rafw.bat/sh CLI using -d or -p. It's a portion of the ANT task that is involved with installations. Thus it one of the actions called by the composite install action. I wont go into this here unless there is general interest. I do not work with many Portal customers.


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RABBITS like toys they can burrow in, dig in, shred, toss, chew, nudge, roll, and jump on.
GUINEA PIGS like to explore and chew. Ramps, small shelves, wobble toys, paper bags, cardboard tubes, tunnels, and wooden chew toys work well.
HAMSTERS like toys and accessories they can chew on, hide in, explore, and climb. This includes an exercise wheel, places to hide, a nest box with nesting material, wooden chew toys, tunnels, and tubes.
GERBILS like climbing, chewing, and burrowing. Good things to include are wood pieces, ladders, ramps, platforms, wooden chew toys, an exercise wheel, and a nest box.
MICE are very active and curious, so look for toys that allow them to climb, chew, and burrow. This includes an exercise wheel, tunnels and tubes, ladders, cotton ropes, chew toys, hiding spots, and a nest box.
RATS are very intelligent and like to explore, chew, hide, and climb. Choose toys they can carry around, shred, or push. This includes wooden chew toys, tunnels, tubes, exercise wheels, and nest box.
• Choose toys carefully based on the individual animal's likes and dislikes
• Find toys that stimulate natural instincts such as chewing, gnawing, foraging, burrowing and hiding
• Rearrange the cage often
• Rotate toys in and out of the cage to keep them fresh and new
• Observe your small pet with each toy – if she doesn't like it, avoid putting it back in and try a new toy instead
bonding & interaction
Creating a stimulating environment is only part of small pet enrichment. The other very important half is spending time with your pet! It's important to interact with your pet daily. Many people think of small pets as caged animals, but they still need daily handling and human interaction outside of their cage. Most small pets can spend time playing in a playpen, in a pet-proofed room, or use a Run-About-Ball.
There are many fun and easy ways you can provide toys and enrich your pet's environment. Use your imagination and give them attention every day – you will reap all the rewards of a healthy, happy critter!


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Adjusting to life in the rental...
Adjustments. Life is just one big series of adjustments, don't you think? Thankfully, our latest adjustment, moving into a rental house so that our renovation can begin, has been pretty darn easy. The girls have been troopers – just like I thought they'd be – embracing our new digs and enjoying the newness of our little adventure. And the rental house is just perfect for what we need. Quite a bit smaller than our other house, but it will suffice for the six or seven months we'll be living here. Because it is smaller, there have been a few changes to our routine that I've had to make…but everyday, the changes get easier to negotiate.
1) A New Napping spot – Johnny's home office (which he works out of full-time) now occupies half of our master bedroom. Sure, it's not ideal, but we're lucky that the room is big enough to accommodate what we needed to bring, and Johnny's a good sport about making it work. The only issue that arises is that of my afternoon nap between 2-4pm. I have to take it, but Johnny still has to work, so napping in my bed isn't an option most afternoons. I anticipated that this might happen before we moved, so instead of bringing Deirdre's loft bed to the rental, we brought a trundle day bed that has two mattresses. She thinks her new "bed away from home" is super cool, and since it has the second mattress, I use it during my nap. (
Dee doesn't
nap - she just has quiet time – so her
quiet time is now in the family room.)
The first day, I thought it was too complicated to pull out the second
mattress, so I just slept on Dee's bed. The
second day, I pulled out the second bed, but didn't use a pillow or sheets. By
day three, I had a spare pillow stashed in Dee's
closet, an extra set of sheets in her dresser, and a little sweater if I get
cold. It works perfectly, and Darwin and I are consistently enjoying our new napping
2) No Kitchen after Dark – The kitchen is in close proximity to the girls' bedrooms, so close, in fact, that after the girls go to bed, working in the kitchen is pretty much off limits. What does this mean? It means we have to do our after-dinner dishes "after dinner", instead of our typical 2 hours later. And my semi-nightly baking has to be done before they go to bed, too. I used to look forward to an hour or so after they went to bed when I could relax and bake a batch of something sweet. But it just isn't worth the risk of waking them up. While it's been challenging to shift my baking time, it's actually been a good thing. Since I can no longer fuss about in the kitchen after 8pm, it paves the way for an on-time bedtime!
3) Bruises – This is actually what got me to thinking about writing this post in the first place! Since we've moved, I have managed to rack up bruises everywhere. With a new floor plan and a new configuration of furniture to maneuver around, there are plenty of opportunities for clumsy old me to bump into things and bruise myself. And you know it doesn't take much for this thinned-skin lupite to bruise. Thankfully, I'm starting to learn where all of the new corners are, and the bruises are beginning to fade. Just in time for our trip to California!
4) Wall oven – Oh, how heavenly this has been. The rental kitchen has a wall oven that sits right at eye level, and reminds me why I insisted on making room for a double wall oven in my to-be-renovated kitchen. It is super convenient - checking on food requires a lot less effort, and taking dishes in and out is a cinch compared to a lower oven. I'm so glad I get a trial run and am thoroughly convinced!
I'm sure there will be more adjustments to come, but for now, I'm quite pleased with the way we're settling in. Bumps, bruises and all!


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Frankenstein had been shooting for three weeks, halfway home, when this fascinating article by Mollie Merrick was syndicated to newspapers, on September 8, 1931.
The piece acknowledges Hollywood's newfound taste for horror films — "a new mood in motion pictures" — with a reference to Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, shooting at Paramount, concurrently with Universal's Frankenstein. Coincidentally, both films had started up on August 24.
Colin Clive is quoted, wonderfully, about the "queer" Shelleys, saying, "While the husband was writing about skylarks the wife was creating this tale of monsters." James Whale and Mae Clarke are praised and the film itself is said to be based "on sincere effort and true values".
Boris Karloff is also praised, specifically for his "brilliant performance" in Five Star Final, a film released the very week the article appeared, otherwise his writeup is straight public relations fodder. The actor's makeup, we are told, promises to "rival anything Lon Chaney ever attempted". At the time, shortly after Chaney's untimely death in 1930, countless actors appearing in elaborate character parts and/or heavy makeup were tipped as "the next Lon Chaney". Bela Lugosi, for one, was frequently singled out in the press as the heir to Chaney and he was even penciled in for a never-made remake of The Hunchback of Notre Dame.
Veering into pure ballyhooey, the piece picks up on the story about Karloff being ferried around the set with a veil over his head (see previous post) and even cranks it up to eleven: "In transit from his dressing room to the stage, Karloff wears a sort of cage over his head with thick veiling… The arms are concealed beneath a large smock."
Note also that Karloff is identified as Russian, a common assumption in early reviews due to his formidable stage name, though the fame soon to be brought on by Frankenstein would correct the mistake and the actor would forever after be identified as a perfect British gentleman who, in real life, was the absolute opposite of the movie villains he played.
California-based writer Mollie Merrick was a prolific and popular feature writer, widely syndicated through the North American Newspaper Alliance, NANA, whose roster included F. Scott Fitzgerald, Edna Ferber and Ernest Hemingway. As a movie columnist, Merrick had the run of the studios and her name appears on guest lists to all the best Hollywood parties. Nevertheless, she was never totally beholden to the industry and could turn in a very harsh review when a film deserved it. Merrick began her career in the early Twenties and was still at it in the Fifties, writing PR copy for Marilyn Monroe.
Note the use of the archaic term gelatin as a moniker for movies. James Whale is given the job of "translating the weird Shelley story into gelatin", and romance movies are tagged as "sex gelatin". Merrick made frequent use of the term, at least up to the mid-Thirties, referring to Hollywood as "the gelatin industry" and "the gelatin village". Studio bosses were "gelatin Barons", and the film All Quiet on the Western Front was hailed as "a gelatin epic".
Gelatin, as well as celluloid and silver screen were terms derived from motion picture film itself. Gelatin was the translucent agent that bound chemicals and silver halide crystals to the flexible celluloid base that made up a strip of film.
Note, also: In her opening paragraph, Merrick attributes Sir Philip Sydney's quote as a description of Frankenstein. The Elizabethan poet was actually referring to something else, having preceded Mary Shelley and her novel by some 250 years.


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NJ Transit To Stay Suspended Indefinitely
NJ Transit will remain suspendedindefinitely due to damage to equipment and facilities throughout the system caused by Hurricane Sandy.
The suspension includes bus, rail, light rail and Access Link,
"The NJ Transit system has experienced unprecedented devastation in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. Destruction summarizes the impact to rails, rail yards, bus depot and critical operation centers", said NJ Transit Board Chairman and NJ Department of Transportation Commissioner James Simpson. "With the break of daylight, NJ Transit began to inspect and assess the full extent of the damage. Our employees are committed to restoring the system as safely and efficiently as humanly possible."
Simpson cites specifics including damage at the Hoboken, Secaucus and Newark Penn Station stations, tw
e early Tuesday morning that left two boats sitting on top of the bridge. The Coast Line also has several washouts.
There is also flooding inside the Newark Light Rail tunnels and debris has affected power lines along the Hudson North Bergen Light Rail.
SEPTA has announced that many of its services will resume on Tuesday except for regional rail service. Governor Chris Christie says PATH will be out of service for the next 7-10 days as the Hoboken and Jersey City stations were damaged by the tidal surge.


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Selected Quotes From The U.S. Soccer Community About Taylor Twellman
"Taylor Twellman is, without question, one of the best players in the history of MLS. We will always be indebted to him for his years of entertaining fans as a great goal scorer and as a passionate ambassador for the League and the sport of soccer in America."
- Don Garber, MLS Commissioner
"Taylor is a natural goal-scorer, yes, but he also has the heart of a champion and as professional an approach as any striker I've ever coached. His desire to win and get better was evident in his daily training habits. Working with him at the Revolution and seeing his development into a complete forward is something I enjoyed and am proud of. It was one of the best coach-player relationships I've experienced and it has developed into a strong personal friendship."
- Paul Mariner, former assistant coach, New England Revolution, 2004-2009
"Taylor is one of the greatest competitors I've ever had the pleasure of coaching. He's always a bundle of energy and positivity on the field. His competitiveness and will to win games is almost unparalleled. I wish I could have coached him longer. In addition to that, he's just a fantastic person. I cherish my relationship with him and will miss watching him play for the Revolution and our national team. But I think he's making the right choice. He's always been a great family person and this allows him to move into his next career whether it is broadcasting or coaching. He's a great role model and a great person and I wish him nothing but the best."
- Sasho Cirovski, Head Coach, University of Maryland
"Taylor was a worthy Bronze Boot winner at the U-20 World Championships in 1999. He is a rare American soccer player who was a tremendous finisher of chances. The game will miss him. He will be hard to replace; he was a goal scorer and those are few and far between. I wish Taylor all the best in his future endeavors."
- Sigi Schmid, Head Coach, Seattle Sounders FC, and Head Coach, 1999 U.S. Under-20 Team, which included Twellman
"In my opinion, Taylor is the best American goal scorer this league has ever produced. It's unfortunate that his career has to come to an end in this manner but I am glad that I had the opportunity to play with and against Taylor and learn so much from him."
- Landon Donovan, LA Galaxy, and teammate, U.S. National Team, 2002-2008
"Taylor is the best forward I have ever played with. He works for the team and his selfless attitude and great work rate made him the best forward in the league from his very first year in the league. I will always remember him as the ultimate forward because he had everything in his game and made his teammates around him better."
- Shalrie Joseph, Teammate & Captain, New England Revolution (2003-present)
"Taylor is the greatest pure goal scorer I have ever seen, let alone played with. His innate sense around the goal and his clinical finishing technique made him one of the greatest players in MLS history. He was a great teammate on and off the field, and I am honored to have worn the same jersey as Taylor."
- Jay Heaps, Teammate, New England Revolution, 2002-2009
"It was truly an honor and a privilege to have had Taylor as a teammate and roommate during our time with the Revolution. He was, without question, the best goal scorer I've ever seen. Knowing Taylor's work ethic, energy and competitive nature, I'm 100 percent certain he will be successful in whatever career path he chooses to pursue now."
- Steve Ralston, Houston Dynamo assistant coach, and teammate, New England Revolution 2002-2010
"I am very sad to hear that Taylor must retire early from the game of soccer. He has been such an integral part of the New England Revolution and the success they have had over the past eight years. Major League Soccer is losing one of the best, if not the best goal scorer the league has ever had. Taylor has been a great friend and teammate to me personally and I wish him the very best in his life after soccer."
- Pat Noonan, childhood friend and teammate, New England Revolution, 2003-2007


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NEWARK, N.J. — The haunting video, shot on a hot summer night, starts with a young man being ordered to strip naked as he is berated by a group around him.
One person squirts his body with water. Another demands money. When he does not hand any over, the beating starts. As the naked man is lashed repeatedly. Those surrounding him laugh above the crack of a belt hitting his skin.
City officials said Wednesday that they had arrested three people they say participated in the August attack and filmed the 2½-minute video.
The men were identified as 22-year-old Ahmad Holt, 31-year-old Raheem Clark and 23-year-old Jamaar Gray. Charges against them include robbery and aggravated assault. Police said Holt administered the beating with a belt provided by Clark.
City Police Director Samuel DeMaio said all have gang affiliations and criminal histories.
The victim's father apparently owed someone $20, prompting the beating, and the group took $10 from the young man, DeMaio said. He suffered welts and abrasions from the lashing but did not require hospitalization, DeMaio said.
"This is a human tragedy," Mayor Cory Booker said at a news conference. "This is the kind of violence and brutality that we've seen rear its ugly head in Newark, around the nation, around the globe, that allows one human being to assault the dignity, to demean and to viciously attack another. And I believe, for one, that this is unacceptable behavior. I know the standards in the community are the same."
DeMaio said the video didn't come to the attention of police until Feb. 8. It is unclear when it was posted on the Internet and has since been removed from YouTube.
Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn Murray said her office's cybercrimes unit is investigating the upload of the video.
The victim, now 21, "reluctantly" cooperated with police, DeMaio said. He has since moved out of the neighborhood where the beating took place out of fear of retaliation.
The video incensed community members and law enforcement in this city, which has long grappled with violent crime and recorded 88 murders last year.
"It shows there is a brutal culture in this community," Booker said. "It's not the city's culture. But it is a subculture of violence and crime that we have to address. It's not just here in Newark."
Booker and DeMaio said they were disturbed that no one reported the beating, which took place on a warm August night and was witnessed by people who did not speak up until approached by police in February.
"When you witness something like this, stand up and speak up," Booker said. "That's what allows violence in the city to go on."
Holt was already in custody in Trenton on unrelated charges, DeMaio said. Clark was arrested, and Gray turned himself in with an attorney Tuesday night, DeMaio said.
The 25-year-old girlfriend of one of the suspects also was arrested for heroin possession.


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The Difference Between Taste and Flavor
Taste is fascinating, complex, and it turns out, very misunderstood. I love that the sense of taste was highlighted recently on both Science Live and picked up by Fox News online, but found myself editing the generalizations and inaccuracies in my head as I read on, who knew I was such a stereotypical scientist?
Here's the deal, and why I'm so jazzed up, taste is not flavor; this is a big misconception and one that is perpetuated in the recent taste articles. Many things contribute to FLAVOR (i.e. the sensory perception as you eat), smell, mouth-feel among others, and of course taste. But don't fall victim to confusing taste with flavor. We may say something "tastes" good, but what we really mean is that we like all the sensations that come together to make flavor. So no, texture and smell do not affect how we taste food, they affect how we perceive food as a whole.
We all know about the 5 tastes: salt, sour, umami, sweet and bitter. But what about the chance that there are more? I agree with Micheal Tordoff, a behavioral geneticist at the Monell Chemical Senses Center in Philadelphia, when he is quoted in the article, relaying his opinion that "There is no accepted definition of a basic taste. The rules are changing as we speak." In fact there was a great session that Dr. Tordoff led at the 2011 annual taste and smell meeting (Association for Chemoreception Sciences) called "Basic Tastes- Why Five?" This innovative session gave the podium to scientists pushing the limits on defining new tastes, and reiterated the rules we currently have in order to determine what is really a "taste" and what is not. While it's true that there is no 100% accepted definition, there are some basic guidelines that are pretty widely held concerning if a "taste" is really a "taste":
1. The is a evolutionary benefit to recognizing the taste (makes sense that we have it)
2. There is a defined stimuli that causes a person to identify the taste (there is a tired and true food/chemical that causes the taste)
3. There is a specialized transduction mechanism for the taste (how the tongue gets the info to the brain is unique to the taste)
4. The signal must originate and be conveyed by the taste system (i.e. the tongue and associated cranial nerves)
5. The taste must be perceptible and unique (you must actually taste it and it must be unique)
6. The taste must evoke a response (tasting causes a reaction… i.e. Yum! or Blech!)
That said, I agree with the fact that fat, calcium and maybe metal all may one day be considered true tastes. However, where I think there is a lot of debate surrounds the potential "tastes" that are really sensitivities by the trigeminal nerve, i.e. this cranial nerve has free nerve endings that are like live wires on your tongue and are the ones that help you detect texture (anything with mouth-feel), temperature (hot cold, mint etc.) and pain (capsaicin in hot pepper).
These are not the sense of taste, they are the sense of touch and are sent to the brain by the trigeminal nerve. There is so interesting new opinions on these sensations, but not a whole lot of scientific evidence that points at a new "taste". Taste is a part of the flavor experience, but taste is only one part and it is very distinct in how it works and what it helps our brains to understand about the world around us.
Final word, even if receptors exist on the tongue for a new "taste", if we are not conscious of the reaction, is it a true taste?


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[In this part of my series on choosing the correct distro, I have decided to present some reviews of the latest OS of that distro. First distro to be featured here is Ubuntu 8.04 (Hardy Heron). This review is from FOSSwire. The original article can be accessed here.]
It's official: Ubuntu 8.04 has gone gold. This is one of the most highly anticipated releases of Ubuntu to date, but does it hold up to the hype? We take a look at what's new, what's stable, what's good and what's not in our latest review.
Ubuntu 8.04 is a LTS release. This means that this release will receive security updates and support for three years for desktop users and five years for server users. Being an LTS, the major focus is clearly stability and building up the strength of existing features. That doesn't mean however that it is without its share of new features….
To start, 8.04 ships with GNOME 2.22. This, to the user, may not look entirely new, but the bulk of new features are hidden below the surface. GVFS replaces the old GNOME-VFS system with an entirely new backend, allowing for applications to use any resource, such as SSH or a Samba share, in a uniform manner. GVFS provides a FUSE hook that allows applications that don't even support GVFS to use the services provided by it. While GNOME-VFS took criticism for being somewhat slow and tedious, GVFS stands to fix that image.
GNOME 2.22 also introduces other features, such as the Cheese webcam viewer, Metacity compositing, Google Calendar support in Evolution, and a new remote desktop viewer. Personally, I think that the inclusion of Cheese, while nice to GNOME, could have been replaced on the default Ubuntu setup with something else, as a webcam viewer seems a little extraneous.
A new addition to the default Ubuntu setup is the Brasero disc burning utility, which allows users to make a CD or DVD with very little effort.
Also new is Transmission, a newly popular BitTorrent client. This replaces the old standard BitTorrent utility, allowing for better torrent management with an interface similar to µTorrent.
Introduced in 7.10, PulseAudio provides a sound system for applications to hook into. It allows the volume of individual applications to be controlled, mixed into other sound devices, and with a little work, even played out of Bluetooth headphones. 8.04 improves upon this by enabling the sound server for most, if not all, applications. There are a few gripes here and there, such as minor bugs with Flash audio, but 95% of it works very well.
Firefox 3 is included in the package, even in its beta form. It has apparently been proven to be stable enough to be included, though updates to the final release are likely to follow in June.
Security and Stability
As stated above, 8.04 is focused on improving the ground laid out, and not radically changing things. Security enhancements galore ensure this release will indeed have a long life. One major security feature of GNOME 2.22 and 8.04 is the introduction of PolicyKit. PolicyKit allows fine-grained access control, and helps you allow or deny users access to specific parts of applications. This allows for a system to be locked down completely except to a group of trusted users.
Another addition in the security field is ufw, or "Uncomplicated Firewall." The firewall is an extension of iptables, and while it does not currently have a GUI, the command-line interface is dead simple:
ufw deny 80
ufw allow from 192.168.1.1 port 80
Other security additions include more strict memory protection and application rules, along with the addition of SELinux support.
Many applications have gone through the usual slew of bug fixes with any release, and the update to X.Org 7.3 is no different. 7.3 provides support for newer compositing mechanisms, though the implementation is somewhat unfinished. The end result may be a slightly slower Compiz and 3D acceleration for some, but lays yet more groundwork for a more stable display system.
The beta release of 8.04 saw yet another new theme, however the older one was reverted as the default. The theme that almost made the release is still available in Appearance properties, but it didn't make the final cut for default status. For now, users will be greeted by the tried-and-true Human theme, with 8.10 to have a major theme overhaul.
Below is a preview of the proposed default theme for 8.04, still available on the CD:
Ubuntu 8.04 is a great release that definitely lives up to the attention it received. It adds several new features and applications, while improving on a solid security base. It's not without problems: the speed of some 3D applications may be an issue for some folks, and the use of beta software could be a potential problem, but the good features far outnumber the problems.
Hardy Heron, a big release for both the home user and enterprise, is yet another milestone in the Linux cycle. Of course, more Ubuntu releases will come every six months, and we'll be following the developments of the next version: the Intrepid Ibex. For its time though, 8.04 is a winner.
Other notable reviews:
Ubuntu 8.04 LTS: Reviews - Software - OS - ZDNet Australia
The heron has landed: a review of Ubuntu 8.04: Page 1
Ubuntu 8.04 Is Ready to Take On Windows
[In the next post I will try to explain Ubuntu's strength as compared to other distro's]